April 8, 2024

PBBM to lead NGCP energization ceremony in Bacolod

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will lead the ceremonial energization of the Cebu-Negros-Panay Backbone Project Stage 3 (CNP3) on April 8 in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, which is expected to improve the power supply situation in Western

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DepEd implements distance learning

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Education has issued an advisory stating that all public schools nationwide should implement asynchronous classes and distance learning, in order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects and other requirements. It added

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Tuburan Sunset View reopens in E.B. Magalona

Sunset lovers and partygoers flocked to the Tuburan Sunset View in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, as it re-opened to the public on April 6. This tourist destination is located at the Seaport of Barangay Tuburan in E. B. Magalona. It

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5 drug arrests yield P1.8M in shabu

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The series of buy bust operations in the highly urbanized cities of Bacolod and Iloilo from April 5 to 7, led to the apprehension of five drug suspects and the recovery of about 265 grams of

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PH can sustain high growth – Romualdez

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed confidence that the country, under the leadership of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., can sustain its high economic growth trajectory, a press release from the House of Representatives said. The leader of the

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OATH TAKING. Senator Robin Padilla administers that oath of office of Erwin “Ambo” Delilan as Negros Press Club president, in the presence of his wife, Jazeel, and son, Sabin Iñigo.*Alejandro Alvarez photo

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‘Behold, a virgin shall conceive’

That’s from the first reading of the Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. (cfr. Is 7,14) It’s a prophecy about the long-expected Redeemer. It somehow already describes the Messiah as both God and man. As such,

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The wounds of the Risen Christ

On the evening of Easter, Jesus appears to the apostles gathered inside a locked room for fear of the Jews. He greets them, “Peace be with you!” Peace is the first gift of the risen Lord. It is the first

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Water habits

The national government has called on the public to practice “small measures” to conserve water in their households, such as limiting bidet usage, as the nation faces the double whammy of a rapidly dwindling water supply and a strong El

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Choosing a lane

One recent development in Metro Manila, when it comes to how our car-centric transportation system is developing, is the news that the Metro Manila Development Authority is considering the removal of EDSA’s bike lanes. This interesting because the provinces usually

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ASSISTANCE. A member of the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade helps deliver water, using water tankers and fire hoses, to the community at Purok Masagana, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City.*

Saravia culinary contest showcases blue crabs, coffee

The 1st Saravia Culinary Contest was held on April 27 at the public plaza of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental showcased two of the town most famous products, blue crabs and the Canlusong coffee, and highlighted their culinary versatility. The

998 firearms recovered in WV

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The relentless efforts of the Police Regional Office 6 toward a gun-free community led to the recovery of 998 loose firearms and 122 explosives, while 182 suspects were arrested in the first quarter of 2024. Of

God needs to prune us

The gospel reading for the Mass on the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B, talks about Christ telling his disciples that he is the true vine and God is the vine grower. Every branch that does not bear fruit, he

PSEi continues rebound; peso closes sideways

The local stock market continued to rebound on Wednesday, closing near the 6,600 level, while the peso moved sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 65.95 points, closing at 6,572.75, while the broader All Shares also rose 16.56 points