• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Over the next two weeks, the islands of Negros and Panay are expected to have rain showers, as part of the 15-day cloud seeding operations that started June 11, according to Manuel Lamata, president of the
The helicopter used yesterday by the Philippine Airforce and Philippine Army, together with Capitol DRRMO and PIO, in conducting an aerial assessment of farmlands, rivers, and communities affected by lahar near the foot of Mt. Kanlaon.* Capitol PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The expenses of the provincial government managed Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay, Minoyan, Murcia, was initially discovered to have been higher, compared to its income, for the year 2023, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Forced evacuations were implemented again yesterday in three barangays of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, due to heavy rains and mud flows. Evacuated were residents of Brgy. Biak Na Bato, Masulog, and Cabagnaan in La Castellena. Mayor
Members of the House of Representatives on Sunday described the presence of 167 lawmakers in the recent Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte an “unprecedented show of unity,” with the appearance of former President
WPS Advocacy Group lead convenor Wennie Sancho, in a meeting Tuesday, together with leaders from multi-sectoral groups, prior to the celebration of the 126th Independence Day anniversary, condemned in the strongest possible terms, the massive aggression, harassment, intimidation and other
Christ himself said so in no uncertain terms. In the gospel of St. Matthew (5,17-19) which happens to be the gospel reading of the Mass on Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, he said: “Do not think that
On June 5, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree at his house located in what was then known as Cavite El Viejo, proclaiming June 12, 1898 as the day of independence. The 21-page declaration was signed by 98 Filipinos, appointed
The Philippine community in Switzerland celebrated the 126th Independence Day in Zurich from June 7-9, 2024. We attended the festivities on Saturday, and upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by the sight of the Swiss and Philippine flags. The event
The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) recently recognized Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) as one of the top 100 academic institutions in three categories. CHMSU placed 26th in Crisis Management, 70th in Social Responsibility, and 93rd in Industrial
• 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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has asked for understanding on the inconvenience and traffic congestion brought by the on-going P85 million road construction in Cabug-Handumanan Road in Bacolod City. In a statement, Benitez asked the contractor to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A bus passenger died, while dozens others were injured, as a result of a bus crash at about 5 p.m. yesterday at Purok Talos, Brgy. Igmayaan, Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, according to Mayor Laurence Marxlen
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that changing the Negros Island Region name to Negros Island Siquijor Administrative Region (NISAR) may not be a priority for now. Stressing that NIR is now a law
We have to realize more deeply that our intentions play an indispensable role in our moral and spiritual life. It’s in our intentions where we can determine whether we are with and for God or simply with and by our
• 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
