Province on heightened alert starting March 27
HOLY WEEK. The faithful flock to San Sebastian Cathedral yesterday as Palm Sunday ushers in the beginning of the observance of the Holy Week* Andrew Altarejos photo
HOLY WEEK. The faithful flock to San Sebastian Cathedral yesterday as Palm Sunday ushers in the beginning of the observance of the Holy Week* Andrew Altarejos photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced yesterday that Negros Occidental will have 31 super health centers, with some already near completion. Go, who inspected the super health centers constructed in the cities of Himamaylan, Bacolod, and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Island Region (NIR) bill is up for transmittal to Malacañang next month, for signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., disclosed Negros Occidental 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez on Saturday. Alvarez, who is
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The apprehension of five drug suspects, including a woman, on March 23 in Negros Occidental, led to the confiscation of more than P300,000 worth of suspected shabu and unlicensed firearms, according to reports of the Negros
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Retired Marine Col. Ariel Querubin had resigned his commission from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) when he ran for a Senate seat as a member of the Nacionalista Party (NP) during the 2010 elections.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday told soldiers that a grateful nation and its leaders have not overlooked their sacrifices and crucial service, assuring them of his unwavering commitment to see to it that they are well-equipped and taken care
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion stepped into the limelight during the 127th founding anniversary on March 22 at Camp O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac, after one of its Cafgu Active Auxiliary was adjudged Best CAA of the
Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Barangay X, Victorias City was crowned Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 and the city’s newest ambassadress on March 22, at the City Coliseum. Celeste bagged numerous minor and special awards, including the Best in Evening Gown, Best
As part of PagbaBAGo: A Million Learners and Trees Campaign, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) conducted a tree planting activity in Brgy. Daan Banua, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental this March 23, a press release from the OVP said.
We are now in Holy Week. And the gospel of the Mass for Monday of Holy Week (cfr. Jn 12, 1-11) speaks of how Judas, the traitor, reacted badly when Mary, the sister of Martha and the resurrected Lazarus, anointed
A total of 134 applicants for student driver’s permit in E.B. Magalona and neighboring cities, finished the two-day Theoretical Driving Course Seminar conducted at the town’s Public Plaza on April 25 and 26. The applicants yesterday received a certificate of
Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers lit candles at the Fountain of Justice in Bacolod City last night, seeking salary increases from the national government* CGSamillano photo
In the first game, Silver Dragon Transport defeated Huminova Tigers 72-58. The Tigers had the momentum during the first quarter and established their will against the Dragons, grabbing a 20-6 lead at the end of the quarter. However, Silver Dragon
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 6th district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez yesterday doused speculations that she may temporarily retire from politics due to health reasons, as she confirmed yesterday that she will be seeking a second term as member of
In sports, the journey from obscurity to excellence is frequently compared to the refinement of a rough diamond into a sparkling gem. Although my column’s title is a cliché, I am not particularly fond of using clichés. However, I am