June 2024

Pest infestation now in 40 NegOcc barangays

• 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

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Capitol bulk water project bidding moved

• 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

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Himamaylan reactivates Bantay Peste Brigade

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

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Italian visa of 12 MassKara dancers approved

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

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Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption damage

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

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Charity’s fine points and more challenging aspects

That gospel episode about Christ’s townspeople finding it hard to believe that one of their own could speak the way Christ did (cfr. Mk 6,1-6) reminds us of the danger of overfamiliarity and self-satisfaction that would prevent us from recognizing

GCash supports collective action against cyberfraud

In a statement, financial app and cashless ecosystem GCash reaffirmed its commitment to trust, security, and collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure digital economy for the Philippines. At GCash, consumer protection will always

DSB crowns Diwata sang Kali

• ANDREW ALTAREJOS Jamaica Bantigue representing Sangguniang Bayan Office was crowned this year’s Diwata sang Kali 2025 during the pageant’s coronation night at the municipal gymnasium in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental Saturday. Runner-up winners who were also crowned with

NEDA opens NIR office at CHMSU Alijis

As part of its commitment to the transition to the new region, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Alijis Campus is now the host of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Negros Island Regional Office, a press release from

TUP Visayas inaugurates innovation center

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The inauguration of the Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) at the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUP), Talisay City is a testament to the unwavering support of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

February

And just like that, it’s already February. By now, both New Years Days have already been celebrated, with most of the resolutions that have been made already broken or forgotten. 2025, the year of the wood snake is upon us