• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A former jail detainee died Monday, after he was shot by a gunman inside a computer shop at Purok Langis in Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City. Killed was identified by the police as Mike Diaz, alias Mike-Mike,
VACCINATION. The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office led by Dr. Girlie Pinongan joins personnel of DOH-WV Center for Health and Development in marking the World Immunization Week on April 26, launching the Measles-Rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR OPV SIA) in Kabankalan City* DOH-WV CHD photo
Yes, indeed! If we only believe in God, we would be assured of our salvation, of the fullness of our dignity as persons and children of God. Yes, we would be saints, sharers in the very life and nature of
“The best way to fight poverty is through agriculture.” – Solace Agha Fominyen Negros Occidental has a total land area of 792,607 hectares and majority of which are agricultural lands. Negros is not only largely agricultural but has the most
The deadline for SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) registration has been extended by 90 days, giving Filipinos who have not yet registered their SIMs more time to comply with Republic Act No. 11934 that requires all existing SIM users to register
Spring never fails to excite my sense of sight whenever I step outside. The once-bare trees are now bursting with lush leaves and vibrant flowers, while the ground is a canvas of colorful wildflowers, ranging from tiny white daisies to
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO ILOILO CITY – About a hundred travel content creators from all over the Philippines are expected to help promote Western Visayas as a local tourist destination through a program initiated by 2Go Travel dubbed the 2GOKada.
Concerns about the United States banking sector resulted in the negative close of the local bourse’s main index yesterday but the peso ended the trade sideways against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finally succumbed to risk-off
Perched in the best-kept-secret nature oasis of Negros Occidental, Manami Resort, the first and only luxury nature resort in Sipalay was officially unveiled over the weekend. This is the first resort under the Signature Collection of Discovery Hospitality Corporation—Manami Resort—also
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson doesn’t appear to be keen on supporting the putting up of restrictions, in the face of rising COVID-19 cases in Negros Occidental, although he strongly encourages the continued use of face masks.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Diocese of Dumaguete, which issued an appeal to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto Senate Bill 2507 that seeks to create Negros Island Region (NIR), alleges that it violates the 1987 Constitution. The President earlier
VIGIL PROTEST. Lilian Sembrano (inset), president of Kabakod Negros Transport Coalition (KNETCO), with traditional jeepney drivers and operators, during a vigil at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds as part of their 2-day transport strike against the phase out of traditional jeepneys, which will culminate today at the Bacolod City Diamond Jubilee Tower (NGC replica) at Araneta Street, Bacolod City* CGS photo
The Bacolod Film Festival is now accepting script submissions with the theme “Stories with a Smile,” or those with a “potential to inspire laughter, warmth, and a renewed appreciation for the brighter side of life.” The filmfest, set for September
A hundred political prisoners in Negros island will hold another 24-hour fast on Friday to call on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) National Office to press on with its initial efforts for a thorough and impartial investigation on the
On the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, we are reminded of the crucial role our ordinary work has in our life. We need to convince ourselves more strongly that our work, whatever it is but as
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Damage to the livestock and poultry industry in Negros Occidental, due to the prevailing drought was valued at P10,080,100, following deaths of 11,556 chickens and other ruminants, as of April 26. In her report to Gov.
