• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Trade and Industry reported that a 60-day price freeze was imposed in 31 local government units in Western Visayas, either due to El Niño or Pertussis outbreak. Out of the 31 declarations of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Five local government units have issued a Resolution of No Objection (RONO) to the P1.2 billion bulk water project of the Negros Occidental provincial government, with the only exception being Silay City government, Provincial Administrator Atty.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Police chiefs in Negros Occidental have been warned of a “one strike policy and no take policy” in the campaign against illegal gambling, in their respective areas. This was after PBrig. Gen. Jack Wanky, regional police
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Stressing that the police force in Western VIsayas is a very professional one, PBrig. Gen. Jack Wanky, regional police director, yesterday said that there is no need to conduct a loyalty check. For us here, I
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About P2.8 million worth of suspected shabu was seized by authorities from two arrested drug suspects, during a buy bust operation on Thursday at South Circumferential Road, in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The joint operations of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution congratulating and commending Hanna Joy Sayam for winning the grand prize in the figurative category of the Sining Filipina Art Competition held at Taguig City last March 22, was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang
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
With the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is always with us, always intervening and directing our life toward its proper end and its fullness or perfection. He is leading us toward how we should
“The health of our planet depends on the health of its ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture is key to maintaining that health.” – Jules Pretty The drought is expected to end soon but not without a devastating impact in agriculture, estimated
A House bill proposes the setup of “senior citizen day care centers” in every barangay to help elderly Filipinos stay well and active through access to community recreation, education, and health services. Filed by United Senior Citizens Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A member of the Philippine Army is in hot water after he allegedly tried to kill his commanding officer on January 10, at Camp General Fullon in Barangay San Fernando, San Jose, Antique. The suspect, identified
Quezon 2nd District Representative and Deputy Speaker David “Jay-jay” Suarez has taken a firm stance in championing the Filipino people’s right to affordable electricity, calling attention to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) alleged violations of its legislative
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental is finalizing its contingency plans in order to push through the May 2025 polls, despite threats posed by a restive Kanlaon volcano. Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Ian Lee
As part of the ongoing admissions at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University for Academic Year 2025-2026, the Office of the Guidance Services will conduct a career orientation and off-site admission testing in select local government units and schools in Negros
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported that its anti-illegal drugs campaign from January 1 to 15, led to the arrest of 196 drug suspects and the recovery of P17.8 million worth of illegal drugs. The Negros
We should aim at having our faith as strong as possible. This is the only way we can start and keep sharing the very life of God here on earth. That’s actually the ideal condition for us to be in.
