July 4, 2024

Zubiri, Lacson back sugar importation

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri and Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson aired support for government plans to import refined sugar, while farmer groups have called for a data based, transparent and consultative importation plan. “Our production

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Increased seismic activity at Kanlaon

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN After recording elevated volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emissions from the crater of Kanlaon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has also noticed an increase in seismic activity of the volcano. A total of ninety

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Senator to work for 2025 NIR budget, in tandem with NIR solons

Former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri meets with Negros solons, including Negros Oriental Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria , Negros Occidental 1st District Rep. Gerardo Valmayor, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Negros Occ. 6th district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez (seated left to right), Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya, Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, Board Member Jose Benito Alonso, Negros Occ. 5th district Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo, and Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo, to discuss updates on the newly established Negros Island Region at the L’ Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.*

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Outstanding Cadizeños hailed

A philanthropist, an esteemed chef, and a world-renowned violinist lead this year’s outstanding Cadizeños, according to a press release from Cadiz City PIO. Ian Manuel Lo, a known philanthropist in Negros Occidental, esteemed chef Antonio Escalante, and world-renowned violinist Gil

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Prevention tools

Dengue is a largely seasonal disease that is caused by four distinct virus serotypes transmitted by mosquitoes, specifically the aedes aegypti, which severely affects a great number of people every year, including children and senior citizens, who require hospitalization. Severe

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Enak!

In a world teeming with diverse cultures and hidden gems, the spirit of adventure calls us to step outside our comfort zones and immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of life beyond our familiar surroundings. Work brought me to Indonesia,

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Increased seismic activity at Kanlaon

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN After recording elevated volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emissions from the crater of Kanlaon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has also noticed an increase in seismic activity of the volcano. A total of ninety

4th National Plan of Action for Children unveiled

The Council for the Welfare of Children, with UNICEF support, announced in a press release the approval of the 4th National Plan of Action for Children for 2024-2028, which will level up protection of the rights of children in the

Enak!

In a world teeming with diverse cultures and hidden gems, the spirit of adventure calls us to step outside our comfort zones and immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of life beyond our familiar surroundings. Work brought me to Indonesia,

Court allows Japanese American student to attend graduation

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The STI West Negros University in Bacolod City has been ordered by a court to allow a Japanese American senior high school student to participate in the graduation ceremonies and related activities on July 4. Regional

Kanlaon Volcano emissions peak again

RESTIVE. A snapshot of Kanlaon Volcano taken yesterday afternoon from the PHIVOLCS Mansalanao, La Castellana observation station.* PHIVOLCS photo