• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The defunct Maricalum Mining Corporation (MMC), which used to operate the Bulata Port in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, owes the Cauayan municipal government P90 million in taxes, disclosed Mayor John Rey Tabujara on September 27. Tabujara said
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The guessing game is still on. Bacolod Representative Greg Gasataya yesterday said that he will announce his plans for the 2025 elections in due time, as the filing of Certificate of Candidacy starts Tuesday, October 1
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Businessman Jurry Nabaja declared on September 27 that he will be running against incumbent Mayor John Rey Tabujara, who according to him, belongs to the family that has ruled Cauayan town in Negros Occidental for more
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The two-day anti-drug operations in Negros Occidental and Iloilo led to the apprehension of 15 drug suspects and the recovery of 709 grams of suspected shabu worth P4.8 million, according to a report of the Police
The Oton Branch of Marayo Bank Inc. (A Rural Bank) recently inaugurated its newly constructed building at Mabini Street, Poblacion West, Oton, Iloilo. The blessing ceremony was officiated by Rev. Fr. John Paul Paderan, SDP. The event was attended by
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Negros Oriental Tourism Council has proposed the launching of a “Two Festival in one Trip Program” that will involve the celebration of the Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City and MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, all
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than 7,000 students in the local government units of Himamaylan City, Binalbagan, and Hinigaran, in the 5th district of Negros Occidental, availed of education financial assistance on September 27, as facilitated by Uswag Ilonggo partylist
A lawmaker on Friday described retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma as a “ruthless killer” who hides behind an innocent facade to commit brutal crimes, a press release from the House of
That’s what Christ wants us to be. In that gospel episode where the disciples were discussing who among them was the greatest, Christ jolted them by putting a child in their midst and said the following: “Whoever receives this child
When Joshua asks Moses to stop Eldad and Medad from prophesying because they were not present at the bestowing of the Spirit, Moses replies, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!”
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
The secret, of course, is to go to Christ. That’s the main message of the readings of Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, from the Letter to the Hebrews, we are told: “Looking on
Bacolod City is gearing up for a jam-packed schedule of high-profile events and gatherings this February, according to a press release from the Bacolod City Tourism Office. Visitors from across the Philippines and around the world are expected to flock
In the first game, it was all Tanduay Ice from the get go, as they built a 15-point lead after the first quarter. The Summit were not able to keep up with the Ice as they turned cold in the
Bacolod City has activated its own startup incubator funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to provide a space for entrepreneurs and students to develop innovative ideas. Located at the Bacolod Express Services Office inside the Ayala Malls
Negros Occidental’s provincial government is helping empower women farmers by providing capital to their associations for the marketing of agricultural products. Data provided by the provincial government last Thursday showed that this February, two beneficiary associations received financial assistance worth
