• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency reported on Thursday that 489 of 601 Negros Occidental barangays, excluding highly urbanized Bacolod City, have been declared as drug-cleared villages. All over Western Visayas, PDEA reported that provinces of Aklan,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following his confirmation as the new director of the Bacolod City Police Office, PCol. Joeresty Coronica has implemented the reshuffling of commanders of key police stations, aimed at further ensuring the much-improved delivery of police service
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have reached 3,234, with nine deaths, as of August 31, according to reports of the Provincial Health Office. Dengue cases increased by 214.29 percent for the period from January to Aug.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine National Police reported on Thursday a reduction of 329 crime incidents in the past eight months of this year in Negros Occidental, compared to the same period of 2023. In his report during the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Kabankalan City mayoral race appears to be heating up, as prospective candidates are having fun in the social media, over who will be getting the support and endorsement of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson. On Wednesday,
Awash with funds allegedly from the operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), gambling activities, and illegal drugs, it was possible for the Philippine National Police (PNP) to institute a “quota system” that rewarded police for “eliminating” suspects in the
Given the rapid developments all over the world, we are faced with the big challenge of how to adapt ourselves to them without getting lost. Definitely, we are in for a very rough ride here, and we should just learn
There was a time when I admired Elon Musk. Back then, he was leading the way into space exploration, with a company that was designing reusable rocket boosters that would automatically land back on a barge in the ocean, instead
After seemingly lying low for what feels like a long time, it looks like the Commission on Audit has made a comeback, as state auditors have called out the Department of Education on several deficiencies in its expenditures for 2023,
BEAUTIES. The candidates for the Miss Universe Philippines – Negros Occidental during their press presentation at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod yesterday* | Miss Universe Philippines Negros Occidental photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the Civil Defense 6 has suggested the preemptive evacuation of residents within a six kilometer radius danger zone of Kanlaon volcano, where several barangays of four local government units of Negros Occidental are
Local shares closed flat on Friday, while the peso ended stronger against the dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was down by 0.03 percent, closing at 7,022 points, while All Shares also declined by 0.08 percent to 3,788.63. “Philippine
McDonald’s Philippines released collectible glasses that are a timely tribute to the exciting and unforgettable decades – the 90’s and 2000s, according to a press release from the fast food chain. The glasses feature toy designs from its most iconic
UNREST. Despite increasing gas emissions and volcanic quakes, Alert Level 2 prevails over Kanlaon volcano.* La Castellana DRRM FB photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The police have recorded 16 deaths and 75 injuries, as a result of vehicular collisions in highly urbanized Bacolod City, from January to September 5 this year. In a report, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO)
JCI Bacolod made a mark at the 44th JCI Philippines – Visayas Area Conference held from September 6 to 8 in Tagbilaran, Bohol, a press release from the organization said. The chapter sent 11 delegates, securing over 10 awards, further
