ASF, hog cholera closes Negros Occidental-Oriental borders
Policemen inspect a delivery truck passing a quarantine checkpoint in La Castellana, Negros Occidental.* PNP photo
Policemen inspect a delivery truck passing a quarantine checkpoint in La Castellana, Negros Occidental.* PNP photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command is determined to end the local communist armed conflict in Visayas as soon as possible, following a series of debacles suffered by the New People’s Army in the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A retired member of the Philippine Army is now locked up in jail after being tagged as a suspect in the shooting of his drinking spree partner on Sunday, in Hacienda Salvacion, Brgy. Ayungon, La Carlota
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas yesterday said that his office cannot conduct a “moto propio” investigation into the alleged sexual harassment reportedly perpetrated by a Capitol employee. “It’s a personal act. So a complaint is
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez is leading a new political movement called Kilusang ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP). Benitez disclosed during a press briefing at the Bacolod City Government Center that KNP is a “movement
One of the 10 former soldiers charged in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has recanted his testimony. Jhudiel Rivero (a.k.a. Osmundo Rivero) claimed the police coerced him to admit his involvement in the March 4 massacre in
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is urging Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to create the oversight committee on revision of taxes, fees, and charges, pursuant to the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2019-01 issued by the Department of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Marvin Malacon yesterday warned EB Magalona fisherfolk of penalties, should they be arrested for catching either undersized or gravid blue swimming crabs. Undersized crabs are those measuring less than 4 inches, while gravid crabs are
Victorias City Government sealed its partnership with the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements – Asia (IFOAM-Organics Asia), and shall conduct the Organic Foundation Course (OFC), a training program on organic agriculture for stakeholders of the Local Government Units. Mayor
Christ said it very clearly. “This is eternal life,” he said, “that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” (Jn 17,3) Of course, we have to clarify that knowing God and
The Filipino obsession with the cold is one of our more interesting ticks that we really need to figure out if we, as a people, intend to make a global contribution to fighting climate change by reducing greenhouse emissions through
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday told soldiers that a grateful nation and its leaders have not overlooked their sacrifices and crucial service, assuring them of his unwavering commitment to see to it that they are well-equipped and taken care
Steeped in tradition, most debut celebrations in the Philippines conjure images of formalities and elaborate ceremonies. However, one debutant from Bacolod City is rewriting the script of the classic Filipino debut. Carmeli Cordero’s 18th birthday celebration commits to being anything
The readings of the Mass of Holy Wednesday (cfr. Is 50,4-9 / Mt 26,14025) somehow remind us that while Christ assured us that everything has been taken care of by him, we should not be so naïve as to think
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is set to visit Himamaylan City today, to inspect the ongoing construction of the Super Health Center and join the orientation of over 500 DOLE Tupad beneficiaries, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. Senator Go
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday expressed great enthusiasm regarding the recent World Economic Forum’s (WEF) forecast, which positions the Philippines to potentially become a $2-trillion economy in the next decade. This anticipated economic growth places the nation on par