• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH) that has been extended to Sagay City from Victorias City, has an allocated budget of P55 million, disclosed Rep. Alfredo “Thirdy” Marañon III yesterday. The P55 million budget, according
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 2nd district Rep. Alfredo Marañon III yesterday shared the optimism of Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson that the creation of Negros Island Region will be signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before this
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An additional 900 hog raisers who were affected by the African Swine Fever and other hog related cases, are expected to receive financial assistance from the provincial government of Negros Occidental by next week. Provincial Social
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod ratified the memorandum of agreement entered into by and between the City of Bacolod, represented by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, and the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation, Inc., represented by its president Katherine Matiling,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is encouraging all residents in Bacolod City to observe Earth Hour on Friday. A resolution encouraging all residents from the different barangays, establishments and institutions in Bacolod City to switch off their
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez hailed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for notching yet another triumphant achievement in statecraft that bolsters our stance on the West Philippine Sea and promises to significantly enhance our country’s defense capabilities, according to a press release
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Appointments (CA) led by Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, yesterday confirmed the ad interim promotion of Negrense Army Brig. Gen. Eliglen Villaflor, along with 128 other senior officers of the Armed Forces
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The San Carlos City-based Quezon Codcod RiceBIS Farmers’ Agriculture Cooperative (QUECORIFACO) in Negros Occidental yesterday received a truck and a rice mill worth P5.2 million. QUECORIFACO is composed of five associations, with more than 300 members.
Two kids and an ostrich observe each other intently at the 10th Livestock and Poultry Fair and Exhibits in Sagay City, Negros Occidental* Andrew Altarejos photo
We can never overemphasize this need. When our relation with God is not strong, deep and abiding, there would be no other way than for us to get into some trouble sooner or later. We have to be wary of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Island Region (NIR), which is due for signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is “very advantageous” to the 5th district of Negros Occidental, Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo disclosed on Saturday. One of
“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
As per monitoring of Power Watch Negros, the application of the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) for a legislative franchise, as embodied in H.B. No. 9805, had already passed the preliminary phase of the complex legislative labyrinth in the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Police chiefs in Negros Occidental have been warned of a “one strike policy and no take policy” in the campaign against illegal gambling, in their respective areas. This was after PBrig. Gen. Jack Wanky, regional police
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation for motherhood, McDonald’s The Upper East and Megaworld Bacolod recently organized a special event to celebrate Mother’s Day, a press release from the organizers said. The event titled “Celebrating Motherhood: A
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Christian Artists National Various Arts Society (CANVAS) in partnership with the Bacolod AI Artists Association and the Bacolod City Public Library, held an art show, music concert, and poetry reading in celebration of Mother’s day
