• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Armyworms continue to wreak havoc on corn and sugarcane plantations, now affecting 40 barangays in 10 towns and cities of Negros Occidental. As of June 27, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist reported that a total
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The bidding for the P1.2 billion bulk water project of the Negros Occidental provincial government was moved to October 28 this year, in compliance with the request of the bidders, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 500-hectare area inside the Central Philippines State University in Barangay Tagukon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, is still available as a site for the regional offices of the newly created Negros Island Region, according to Mayor
Mayor Nicholas Yulo and Vice Mayor Ramon Torres led on Friday the blessing and inauguration of a P16.8 million Hazardous and Special Waste Treatment Facility at the vicinity of Bago City Hospital. Initiated by the City Environment Management Office (CEMO),
The Himamaylan City Government is reactivating the Barangay Bantay Peste Brigade in response to the fall armyworm infestation affecting sugarcane plantations and cornfields in the area, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. On Thursday, the city government conducted a
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The former Civil Military Operations Officer of the 303rd Infantry Brigade in Negros Occidental, is the new commanding general of the Army’s 5th Infantry Division in Gamu, Isabela. Brig. Gen. Gulliver Señires, a member of the
The Italian embassy has approved the visa application of 12 MassKara dancers that will showcase in Milan during the Philippine Independence Day celebration, Caesar Distrito, the Mayor’s spokesperson said in a press statement. The MassKara dancers’ visa applications were earlier
DRILL. Personnel of the municipal government of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental participate in the 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill at the municipal hall yesterday.*
This is indeed the true mark of a real child of God. It’s when like Christ we are not afraid to complicate our life just to help everybody, especially those who are in need of some pressing as well as
If your heart is a volcano how shall you expect flowers to bloom? – Khalil Gibran The June 4 explosion of Mt. Kanlaon left certain damage to island of Negros agriculture, especially those localities surrounding the volcano in the 2
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance designating the third week of May of every year as Bacolod City Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Week in the City of Bacolod to promote, boost, and empower the agricultural sector, was passed by the Bacolod
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 17-year-old girl died on Monday morning after allegedly being mauled by her own father with a steel pipe, inside their home in Barangay Rizal, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The victim, identified as alias ‘Precious,’ was
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The killing spree of civilians perpetrated by the New People’s Army continues without let up, following the admission of the summary execution of three more victims killed on February 28 and March 4, in the barangays
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Island Region (NIR) Director Ramir Uytico, CESO III, stood firm on his decision to limit the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) to ‘Top 1’ qualifiers only, citing learner safety and
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned several units of heavy farm equipment in Barangay Libacao, Himamaylan City, late Sunday night The Bureau of Fire Protection – Himamaylan City said the fire was estimated
This Lenten season, let’s reflect on the importance of serving others, especially when we have been blessed with talents and privileges. Instead of expecting to be served, let’s cultivate a heart of service and humility. This we can gather from
