• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Stressing that there is enough supply of the commodity, the Sugar Regulatory Administration is pushing for a suggested retail price (SRP) of P85 per kilo of sugar in the retail market. This comes after complaints were
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Several Negros Occidental local government units have further tightened their respective biosecurity measures within their respective borders, prohibiting the entry of hogs and pork related products from other towns and cities of the province, following detection
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental was recognized by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Asia, for promoting the development of agricultural development in the country. The plaque of appreciation was received by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson from
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Apolinario Gatmaitan Command of the New People’s Army dismissed military claims that it may defeat the NPA in Negros by year end. In a statement, rebel spokesman Ka Maoche Legislador claimed that AFP chief of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya will be the guest of honor and speaker during the 125th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence at the Bacolod City Public Plaza on Monday. This year’s theme is “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan (Freedom,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About P300,000 worth of suspected shabu were recovered by the police from a security guard and four others, in series of buy bust operations in Negros Occidental on June 8. The apprehension of Edison Luague, alias
The two-day Festival of Talents of the Division of Negros Occidental, hosted by the municipality of E. B. Magalona, in partnership with the Department of Education, kicked off yesterday at the town public plaza. Vice Mayor Eric Matulac represented Mayor
A giant Philippine flag on display at the Provincial Capitol Building in Bacolod City, as the provincial government of Negros Occidental marks the country’s 125th Independence Day on June 12, with a series of activities to be held at the Capitol Lagoon.* GPB photo
We cannot deny that we too can somehow share the disbelief of the Jews when Christ declared himself as the “Bread of Life.” We can echo in ourselves their reaction: “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
The latest World Bank report said the Philippine energy sector will need to overcome the dual challenges of meeting fast-growing demand and transforming its fossil fuel based infrastructure while keeping energy supply secure, reliable, and affordable. The sector will have
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amidst the high heat index in Negros Occidental, the Department of Education – Division of Himamaylan City is finalizing plans to shorten class hours in the different schools under its jurisdiction, Mayor Rogelio Raymund Tongson disclosed.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The sales of vendors at the Panaad sa Negros Festival hit P16,359,940.50 within six days of the event at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, from April 15 to 20. The LGU Pavilions remained
Mobile provider Globe has significantly ramped up its efforts to combat cyber threats by deactivating and blocking an increasing number of SIMs engaged in malicious activities. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, the company blacklisted 36,549 SIMs from other
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Twenty Negrense artists opened a group art exhibition titled “Catharsis of Creativity” at Gallerie G, Villa Geronca Building, Rosario-Amapola streets, Bacolod City on April 13, which will run for a month. Guest of honor at the
ASSISTANCE. A member of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade helps deliver water, using water tankers and fire hoses, to the community at Purok Masagana, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City.*
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The New People’s Army Mt. Cansermon Command has issued a statement claiming responsibility for the death of a woman it accused as a military informant, on April 21 in Sitio Dug-anon, Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros
