April 18, 2024

Visayas grid on yellow alert

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Grid operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) yesterday placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert, as 13 power plants are on forced outage, while five others are running on derated capacities, resulting in a

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Grandma shot dead, farmer burned to death

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 58-year-old woman was gunned down, allegedly by a barangay tanod in Victorias City, while a farmer was burned to death in Cadiz City, all in Negros Occidental, on April 16. The woman victim, whose identity

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Sen. Zubiri inaugurates P14M Binalbagan campus dorm

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri led the inauguration and blessing of a two-story dormitory worth P14,850,000 inside the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Binalbagan campus on April 15, a press release said. The legacy project of Senator Zubiri

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Baciwa urged to reconsider minimum charges

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution urging the Baciwa-Primewater to either reduce proportionately the minimum water rate charges to consumers affected by frequent water shortages, or to refrain from collecting minimum water charge on consumers affected by a month of

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Extreme heat yet to widely affect farm animals

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The stunted growth of chickens and farm animals has been noted by the Provincial Veterinarian Office in Negros Occidental, a probable effect of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. However, only a small number are affected by

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Photo of the Day

BEAUTIES. The presentation of Lin-ay sang Negros 2024 candidates during the opening ceremony of the Panaad sa Negros Festival.* Capitol PIO photo

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Christ gives himself to us completely

That’s what we can gather from what Christ said about himself being the Bread of Life. “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If any man eats of this bread, he shall live for ever; and the

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Power compromise

The Department of Energy has urged Filipinos to minimize the use of high-energy consuming devices, such as air conditioners and elevators, during peak hours, as the National Grid Corporation was forced to implement outages amid the energy supply’s inability to

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No frills, just facts

In the world of journalism, where every word counts and clarity is key, the art of writing goes beyond mere expression—it is about connecting with readers in a meaningful way. Too often, writers fall into the trap of trying to

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WVRAA schedules adjusted due to heat

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Organizers of the Western Visayas Athletic Association meet have adjusted the playing schedules of outdoor sports competitions, amid the high heat index forecasted in Negros Occidental, disclosed Ian Arnold Arnaiz, spokesperson of the Department of Education

Inasal Festival Committee membership expanded

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

NegOr biz sector welcomes SIPS declaration

• 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

Water district deploys storage tanks to Bacolod brgys

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN PrimeWater and Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) are deploying 24 storage tanks to 12 barangays in Bacolod City that were identified with critical levels of water availability, as part of ongoing initiatives to address the challenges

‘Young Guns’ condemn PBBM deepfake

Leaders of the House of Representatives’ “Young Guns” have strongly condemned the emergence of an audio deepfake featuring President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., urging decisive action against misinformation threatening the nation’s integrity. Assistant Majority Leaders Zia Alonto Adiong (Lanao

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