• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Twelve local government units in Negros Occidental suspended classes from Monday until April 2, due to forecasted high heat index, according to Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head Irene Belle Ploteña. The LGUs that
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Dengue cases in Negros Occidental increased to 250 cases, as 36 more were logged from March 17 to 23, according to reports of the Department of Health, Western Visayas Center for Health and Development. However, no
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping or violent cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection, have risen to five in Negros Occidental, as of March 30. The Bacolod City Health Office reported last night that it
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A barangay tanod was reported by the police to have been mauled to death in Sagay City, while a minor drowned in Kabankalan City, all in Negros Occidental, on March 31. Initial police investigation showed that
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command reported that the Communist Party of the Philippines New People’s Army are now grasping for breath, as they suffered devastating losses at the end of the 1st quarter
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN E. B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon yesterday emphasized the importance of active collaboration between the local government units (LGUs) and the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), in order to sustain the peace and order in
NEWSLETTER. Bago City Bureau of Fire Protection personnel with their copies of the February 2024 issue of “Ang Bagonhon Subong,” the official community newspaper of the Bago City Government.* Citybridge FB photo
St. Peter said these words to the house of Israel who realized that they had crucified the very Son of God, the Messiah whom they had expected for so long. He proceeded to advise them to do some penance. (cfr.
The intersection of the following streets: BS Aquino Drive, Lopez Jaena, Ipil-ipil, and FB Saravia, in Bacolod City, could probably qualify as one of the most chaotic in the word, if there was any recognition for such an achievement by
Only 36.3 percent of Filipino adults aged 60 and older are vaccinated against influenza, which is very low compared to the World Health Organization target of 75 percent, despite it being the fifth leading cause of morbidity. On the other
BACK TO BACK. Defending champion Tribu Cubay was awarded the Best Performing Tribe and this year’s over-all champion during the 42nd Pasalamat Festival 2004 in La Carlota City Sunday.* Andrew Altarejos photos
The Cadiz City Pavilion experienced a significant downturn in sales during the weeklong Panaad Sa Negros Festival 2024 held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. The festival, which ran from April 15 to 21, witnessed
The readings of the Mass on Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (cfr. Acts 12,24-13,5; Jn 12,44-50) somehow remind us of the need to spread the word of God, which is another way of saying that we have to
To enhance the promotion of local culture and attract more visitors and investors, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has issued Executive Order No. 021-A, Series of 2024, expanding the membership of the Inasal Festival Special Committee. The move comes
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is taking proactive steps to protect its pensioners from the dangers of extreme heat following PAGASA’s warning of unprecedented temperatures reaching up to 46 degrees Celsius in 24 areas across the country. Old-Age and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The business community in Negros Oriental welcomed the recommendation of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) for the province be granted the status of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS). Edward Du, president of the
