• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Members of the Anti-Ceneco-JVA Coalition that was launched yesterday in Bacolod City, signed a manifesto opposing the proposed Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between Ceneco and Ignite Power and Energy Holdings, Inc. (MORE Power), for being inimical
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Legal action is being eyed against the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) for the spillage of molasses into a river, which is seen as the cause of a strong foul odor that has for more than two
More personnel have been assigned to this quarantine checkpoint in Brgy. Sangke, Hinobaan, Negros Occidental, as part of the LGU’s effort to prevent the entry of hogs and swine products from Negros Oriental, where ASF cases have been detected.*
The Bacolod City government is distributing about 1,600 chicken inasal (grilled chicken) meals to various charitable institutions and non-government organizations as part of the activities of the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival from May 26 to 28. Councilor Celia Flor yesterday
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Isabela municipal treasurer Nenette Escarda has sought the help of Civil Service Commission to review the decision of the provincial government of Negros Occidental on her dismissal from government service. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson ordered
The Ang Banwahanon Awards committee announces this year’s “Ang Banwahanon Awards”, which will be conducted on June 18 in celebration of the Bacolod Charter Anniversary, a press release from City Hall said. Ang Banwahanon Awards will be one of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6, which supervises six provincial police offices and two highly urbanized city police offices, has a new commander in the person of PBrig. Gen. Sidney Villaflor. Villaflor’s new assignment took effect May
That’s what we are meant to be. That’s what Christ prayed very fervently just before he was arrested and before he completed his redemptive mission through his passion, death and resurrection. It was like his last and final wish for
“Farmers not only produce the food and fiber we need, but they help ensure our national security and economic stability.” – Michelle Grainger The farmers drive the dynamics of economy by way of agriculture. The rigors of farming are propelled
Facing the Senate energy panel, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines admitted early this week that majority of its income for the years of 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 went to dividends for its shareholders. In 2019, the NGCP
About four tons of trash were collected along the coastal barangay of Punta Taytay following the coastal cleanup drive initiated by Abomar Equipment Sales Corporation with student volunteers on Friday, May 3. More than 200 volunteers from Sum-ag National High
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called on athletes of the province who will be part of the delegation of Western Visayas to the Palarong Pambansa in Cebu on July to “contribute medals” to the cause of the region. Lacson
“The health of our planet depends on the health of its ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture is key to maintaining that health.” – Jules Pretty The drought is expected to end soon but not without a devastating impact in agriculture, estimated
Kabataan Partylist-Negros vehemently condemned the intimidation, psychological harassment, and constant illegal surveillance by the state forces to Florence Guzon, KPL-Negros’ Secretary General, a press release from the group said. Last April 25, state elements went to Guzon’s residence in Talisay
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Italianni’s Restaurant recently opened its 33rd branch in the country at the ground floor of Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City. The popular restaurant chain, known for its great American-Italian food, is the second Italianni’s
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An Army general yesterday challenged the Commission on Human Rights to condemn the killing spree of the New People’s Army of innocent civilians, which they have claimed responsibility for. In communicating with Chris Montano of the
