• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two candidates for the synchronized barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Negros Occidental have been issued show cause orders by the Commission on Elections for alleged premature campaigning. Issued with show cause orders are candidates in
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following a recent encounter in Brgy. Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Provincial Commission on Elections supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria yesterday said that the Joint Provincial Security Coordinating Center (JPSCC) will meet again on October 4
In a bid to instill discipline among operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs), private vehicles, and tricycles, the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) has initiated a campaign against illegal parking in Bacolod City, a press release from City Hall said.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army reported another setback suffered by the New People’s Army in northern Negros, as 12 of their members yesterday gave up to the Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, and surrendered
Taking the cue from the “Matatag” agenda of the Department of Education, the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) with VMC Foundation elevated their “Brigada Eskwela” program by redefining programs that will establish a better learning environment for the students in their
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a measure that seeks to give more bite to the existing Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, or Republic Act (RA) No. 10845 by dangling the penalty of life imprisonment to
LIT. The highway streetlights at the Talisay-Silay boundary in Barangay Bubog, along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road, have been reinstalled and energized.* Talisay PIO photo
Now that we in the month of October, let’s remind ourselves of the importance of the Holy Rosary. It’s a very helpful prayer that lets us go through the life of Christ, the pattern of our humanity, with Mary who
The Asian Development Bank recently trimmed regional growth expectations, as it sees Developing Asia facing “intensified” risks from China’s troubled property sector and high interest rates around the world. Developing Asia refers to the multilateral lender’s 46 emerging member economies,
• ROGER D. BELTRAN The spotlight will shine on young girls and women of all backgrounds, sizes, and ages at Robinsons Bacolod today, September 30, at 5 p.m., as they come together for a spectacular event. “Radiate,” the highly anticipated
QBO Innovation Hub, the Philippines’ first public-private initiative geared towards providing a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop, and grow, unveils this year’s top 100 most promising startups in the country at the Philippine Startup Week 2023 (PHSW23).
How should we end the current liturgical year which takes place on November 26? The quick answer to that is to make sure that Christ truly is our king who rules and governs not only our lives taken individually but
HOLIDAY SEASON. Santa Claus with Peggy Angeles, SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. executive vice president; Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Most Rev. Charles John Brown D.D.; Bacolod Councilor Em Ang; SM City Bacolod mall manager Julia Javellana; and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod general manager Sherwin Lucas (l-r) during the Christmas Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving celebration last night* Ronnie Baldonado photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than P5 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated by the police in separate buy bust operations in Bacolod City, and EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, on November 22 and 23, respectively. A member of the
Globe Business recently hosted Forefront 2023, a National Conference on Digital Learning designed to ignite minds and inspire a great future. Honoring the invaluable contribution of educators, the event aimed to empower teachers with resources and new knowledge to help
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 241 hog raisers affected by African Swine Fever in Bacolod City are expected to receive financial assistance next month, as facilitated by the Bacolod City government. City Legal Officer Atty. Romeo Carlos Ting
