• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday confirmed that he is running for a third term in the 2025 midterm elections. While his political group, Love Negros, has yet to meet to discuss the midterm elections,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The “Bigas ng Bayan” outlet at the Food Terminal Market of Negros Occidental (FTMON) beside Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, is once more selling rice at P25 per kilogram. Pedro Limpangog, president of the
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Korean officials from Andong, South Korea arrived in Bacolod City for a four-day benchmarking trip. Bacolod Councilor Em Ang, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on History, Culture, and Arts, welcomed City Council chairman Keon Gi
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Heeding the call for proclaimed winners of the recent Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to undergo drug testing before assuming office is up to the discretion of their respective local chief executives, Gov. Eugenio Jose
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A P12-million port access road is up for construction in Brgy. Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The access road, which will be 877 meters long, was inspected yesterday by Sagay City Mayor Narciswo “Narwin” Javelosa, accompanied
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Marvin Malacon yesterday administered at the public plaza, the mass oath-taking ceremony of 322 newly elected barangay kagawads and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members of all 23 barangays of E.B. Magalona. That represents seven barangay kagawad
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An unidentified gunman shot and killed a 39-year-old pedicab driver tagged by the police as a drug personality on November 6 at Hacienda Euzkara in Brgy. Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The killing of the
The University of St. La Salle (USLS) demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence as it surpassed the national passing rates in both the Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians licensure exams held in October 2023, according to results released by the
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic demise of radio host Juan Jumalon, fondly known as DJ Johnny Walker of 94.7 Calamba Gold FM. Our thoughts and prayers are with DJ Johnny Walker’s family, friends, and colleagues during this challenging
The Bailes de Luces of La Castellana, Negros Occidental will represent Philippines in the World Championship of Performing Arts Talent Olympics in California, USA on July next year, after passing the screening audition held at Vista Mall on Nov. 5 in Metro Manila, according to Mayor Alme Rhumyla Nicor Mangilimutan.*
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The surprise drug testing of 94 workers assigned at the San Carlos Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Negros Occidental, yielded negative results for the use of illegal drugs, disclosed its head, Joe Rocalex Alingasa.
We have to learn how to wrap up our daily activities so that at the end of the day we can present to God what we have done in obedience to his command for us to be fruitful and productive
In our liturgical celebrations, we can either be lavish or austere depending on the circumstances. What is important is what is in our heart—whether there is real love or not, whether there is a sincere effort to worship and please
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 Amnesty has been granted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to former members of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB). Under Proclamation 403, Marcos granted amnesty to the members of the
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Students from the University of St. La Salle (USLS) – Integrated School and La Consolacion College (LCC) in Bacolod City dominated the 8th VMC Interschool Art Contest 2023 in the elementary and secondary schools category, respectively,
