West Visayas State University claimed the overall champion title during the recently concluded Culture and the Arts Conference and Festival 2024 held on March 25, a press release from the university said. Besting 10 other participating members of the Regional
The 2024 Palarong Panlalawigan (2024 Negros Occidental Provincial Meet) is set to open on April 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium. The Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Occidental Division, in partnership with the Provincial Government of
Negros Occidental’s pride Winefredo “Daboy” Fernandez recently proved that he is indeed the province’s slam dunk king after nabbing the Adidas Slam Dunk contest during the SMART – National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals’ Skills Challenge at the Mall
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With the anticipated signing on creation of Negros Island Region into a law, opposition against it has been raised by Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes. While they may come up with a position, I’m just wondering why
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, who presided over the RPOC 6 meeting held in Bago City on March 25, awards a certificate of appreciation to Mayor Nicholas Yulo.* Capitol PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Although they admitted that the drought affected the water level in their respective local government units, Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo and La Carlota City Rex Jalandoon declared in separate media interviews that there is no
The “Festival of Many Causes” ended the five-day festivities, highlighted with the opening of two important infrastructures that will ease government service and boost the tourism activities in Sagay City, a press release from Sagay PIO said. On the 28th
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Cockfighting will be prohibited on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. In his executive order number 3, Mayor John Rey Tabujara said the police have been tasked to take appropriate action against violators.
More than a thousand mothers, women and members of the LGBTQ community celebrated National Women’s Month on March 23 at the La Finca Resort, Brgy. Dos Hermanas, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The event, a General Assembly of Inay ni Gab,
Steeped in tradition, most debut celebrations in the Philippines conjure images of formalities and elaborate ceremonies. However, one debutant from Bacolod City is rewriting the script of the classic Filipino debut. Carmeli Cordero’s 18th birthday celebration commits to being anything
The gospel reading of the Mass on Tuesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time (Mk 9,30-37) reminds us that true wisdom, given our wounded human condition here on earth, can only be found in the cross of Christ. “The
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN We will remain independent, until further notice, Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez declared yesterday. His uncle, Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez (3rd district, Negros Occ.), recently joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, while his father, Bacolod
Forty Child Development Workers (formerly called Day Care Workers) from all the 23 barangays of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental, attended yesterday a one-day workshop on reading literacy at the Municipal Building. This was the second leg and expanded training
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division is now coordinating with the Malacañang on the expected visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to declare Negros Island under a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status. Brig. Gen. Orlando
GOVERNORS. Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson and Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria at a meeting yesterday at the Negros Oriental Provincial Capitol in Dumaguete City.* NegOcc Capitol PIO photo
In a bid to enhance public transportation and promote eco-friendly travel options, the City of Bacolod, with the initiative of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, will launch a green route dry run featuring electric jeeps (e-jeeps) starting May 15 until May
