Personnel of the Provincial Health Office prepares to dispatch hygiene kits, blankets, and other items for use by residents displaced by the phreatic explosion of Kanlaon volcano in central Negros.* GPB photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Sugar Regulatory Administrator Luis Azcona has ordered the SRA research and development department to prioritize the sampling of sugar canes and land areas, in connection with the recent eruption of the Kanlaon volcano. In a statement,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Another severed human body part was found on Monday, at a subdivision in Bago City, Negros Occidental. The discovery of a severed right hand came in the wake of the dumping of frozen human body parts
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Separate buy bust operations on June 3 and 4 in Negros Occidental led to the confiscation of about P775,000 worth of suspected shabu, from six arrested drug suspects. The apprehension of two drug suspects yesterday, who
In response to the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, and following directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is expediting the release of P40 million in aid to affected residents through two critical
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) joins the ranks of institutions, companies, groups, and individuals who have committed to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through education, a press release from the university said. President Norberto Mangulabnan signed the
“The tragic loss of Eddie Garcia, a beloved icon in our film and television world, underscored the urgent need for stronger protections for our industry workers. His legacy has inspired us to take action and ensure that no worker has
That may sound like an impossible and quixotic thing, but truth to tell, not only would it be possible and practicable, but also and more importantly, it is an indispensable duty of ours, failing in which would be tantamount to
Negrenses already have been warned for months, if not years, on the dangers of an eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, one of the 24 active volcanoes in our archipelago that lies on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. But because
Entertainment platform BingoPlus, provider of online tongits, bingo, and perya games, together with 24/7 sports betting app, ArenaPlus, joined the gathering of industry-leading game companies during SIGMA Asia 2024. Held on June 4, SIGMA Group, an events and media organization
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN While the United Negros Alliance (UNegA) has yet to make the formal announcement and endorsement of Board Member Jose Benito Alonso as the coalition’s vice gubernatorial bet in the elections on May next year, he already
Senior officials of the House of Representatives of both the Philippines and Japan engaged in a productive exchange of best practices in legislation late Monday afternoon, sharing innovations employed by both chambers in the lawmaking process, a press release from
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 ordered police commanders in Western Visayas to further intensify police presence on the roads and communities, stressing that police visibility is an effective crime deterrent. “We want our police to be
The Ascott Limited successfully opened its latest property on June 14 with a festive event themed “Sinadya: Celebrating the Opening of Citadines Bacolod City.” The ceremony, with its Masskara theme, successfully captured the lively spirit of Bacolod’s renowned festivals, and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that he will endorse Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez as the Regional Development Council (RDC) chairperson of the newly established Negros Island Region. Lacson, in an interview
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A diverse group of talented Negrense artists comes together to showcase their unique perspectives and creative expressions in a group art exhibition titled “Kaleidoscope.” The show opened at the White Space Gallery at the Art District,
