• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) lauded Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel, Sugar Regulatory Administration head Pablo Azcona, as well as SRA Board Members David Sanson and Mitzi Mangwag for their effort to bring
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Three Army soldiers and a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit, who were injured in an encounter with New People’s Army rebels on February 21 were conferred with medals in recognition of their bravery.
Economists, lawmakers and officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Board of Investments (BOI) have expressed support for the liberalization of foreign investments in the rice and corn industry to boost food production, increase farmers income, and foster greater
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Separate police operations in Negros Occidental yielded five assorted firearms, an explosive, and suspected shabu on February 23 and 24, with five suspects, including a minor, being arrested. The arrest of a 49-year-old fisherman during a
PINK IN BLOOM. The pink trumpet tree at Sitio Molobolo in Barangay Himaya, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, still in bloom, attracting visitors.* Andrew Altarejos photo
That’s what Christ told his disciples. (cfr. Lk 6,36-38) “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be
Every second Sunday of Lent, the gospel reading tells the story of the Lord’s Transfiguration. This event happens six days after that deciding moment in Caesarea Philippi when Peter confesses his faith in Jesus as the Messiah, and in turn,
The state socioeconomic planning agency warns that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which historically account for over 99 percent of businesses nationwide, might not be able to afford the proposed P100 across the board increase in daily minimum wage
The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros unveiled the “Arte Negrense: FORMA” exhibit, in celebration of National Arts Month, which opened at Calle Catorce Restaurant and Bar, with more than 50 artworks from 24 AABN artists on Thursday. Guest of honor Cadiz
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About 1,000 individuals were temporarily displaced by a series of encounters between New People’s Army rebels and Army soldiers on Wednesday and Thursday in Brgy. Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. Of the displaced individuals, more or
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN From El Niño to La Niña. While still going through a drought that has wreaked havoc on agricultural crops, with the damage valued at more than P214 million, as of May 3, the provincial government is
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Health Office has logged 14 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Negros Occidental, as of May 6. Of the probable cases in the province, 33 others turned out negative, while 17 others
CLEAN UP. San Carlos City Barangay 2 personnel cleaning their premises during the Barangay at Kalinisan Day (BarKaDa) program, a nationwide community-based clean up drive mandated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government geared to maintain and provide a healthy and safe environment.* San Carlos PIO photo
Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival is pleased to announce its call for entries for the 2024 edition. Scheduled for the last week of November 2024, the festival aims to spotlight the finest independent films from Negros Island, Philippines. The
“We’re in an historic drought, and that demands unprecedented action.” – Chris Hayes We suffer because of drought, and I think we are bound to, as the saying goes. The social welfare department released the data that it has affected
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer yesterday said that there was no order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for members of the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino (PDP) in Negros Occidental, to resign from their political party. Ferrer, the personal
