While this is something that we should try our best to avoid, we cannot deny that in spite of our best efforts, we are still capable of betrayal, treachery and infidelity. In fact, every sin that we commit, no matter
The Filipino obsession with the cold is one of our more interesting ticks that we really need to figure out if we, as a people, intend to make a global contribution to fighting climate change by reducing greenhouse emissions through
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) recently urged the government to focus on improving the mass transit systems in Metro Manila instead of concentrating on building elevated toll roads to solve the traffic situation. The business group noted that
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Robinsons Bacolod hosted a fashion show and mural painting event as part of its 2024 Earth Hour celebration, with the theme “Our Earth, RPlace.” The mall joined the global switching off of lights from 8:30 p.m.
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Brazaville Beach Resort in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental held a beach volleyball tournament last March 16 and 17 in cooperation with the Municipality of Hinoba-an, a press release from the organizers said. Dubbed “Brazaville Bikini Beach
The closure of the gates during the PBA All-Star Games at the USLS Coliseum in Bacolod City Sunday was a joint decision of both Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) and the USLS Coliseum Management as stipulated in their contract, a statement
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN An Army general yesterday challenged the Commission on Human Rights to condemn the killing spree of the New People’s Army of innocent civilians, which they have claimed responsibility for. In communicating with Chris Montano of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The province of Negros Occidental sustained P13,784,650 million worth of damage to livestock and poultry from the El Niño phenomenon, following deaths of 14,598 chickens and other ruminants, as of May 13. In her report to
After a successful launch in Bacolod, Coca-Cola Philippines and partners celebrated Earth Day by collecting 444.85 kilograms of PET bottles and cans between April 16-21 through the Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM) program during the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2024. The
Once again, we are made to consider the greatest desire Christ expressed just before his passion, death and resurrection in the gospel reading of the Mass on Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter. (cfr. Jn 17,20-26) His desire was
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS About 168 newly registered medical technologists took their oath as professionals, presided by Dr. Marilyn Cabal-Barza, chairman, Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City Monday.
BOOKWORMS. Preschoolers at the National Child Development Center in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental peruse the recently donated books from the Regional English Language Office – U.S. Embassy, through the office of Neg. Occ. Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez.* Kiko Benitez FB photo
