Evacuation centers, such as this one in Sipalay City, were prepared for residents who had to evacuate due to the inclement weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.* Sipalay City LGU 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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the administrative charges filed against Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. and Executive Assistant Chery Sheila Valenzuela, for lack of merit. Diaz, Nellas and
In light of the heavy rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Bebingca and the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, the local government of Himamaylan City has been proactively preparing for emergencies, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. City Mayor Raymund
The grand launching of the PhilHealth Konsulta: Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama Service Delivery Caravan was held at the Victorias City Coliseum on September 12 in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. According to a press statement from the Victorias City government, the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The BPI BAYAN Negros Occidental launched a project in a coastal barangay of E.B. Magalona town, dubbed “Dagyaw sa Kababainhan sa Tomongtong.” The project aims to provide members of the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco Trail Women Workers
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez extended yesterday his birthday greetings to his first cousin, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., with a wish for his continued success, excellent health, and strength to move the country forward to greater progress, a press release
We should have no doubt about this truth of our faith. Christ himself said, “Whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it.” (Mk 8,35) There is no greater loss we can have in
“An industry that feeds us is an industry worth fighting for” – Anonymous A crucial decision is needed. Should we allow agriculture to get strangled and stagnate, or move with utmost political seriousness and commitment? There is a fine thin
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) believes that the Philippines needs to develop regulations on the use of deepfakes to minimize political deception in the 2025 midterm elections. Deepfakes cover audio, images, and videos that are edited through artificial intelligence
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia announced last night that he will be running for congressman, representing the Bacolod Lone District in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, through his spokesman, Atty. Caesar Distrito,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO As it celebrates its 38th founding anniversary, the Feminine Touch, an all-women group of Negrense artists, opened a group art exhibition for a cause at the lobby of The Upper East House of Megaworld Bacolod last
The ‘City of Smiles’ has no shortage of stunning hip-hop talent, but only the best in ‘beats, bara, buga’ can be crowned Visayas rap royalty. Coming from its successful 1st qualifier round in Mandaue City’s Cartel Studio where rapper DAP
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod Sanggunjang Panglungsod is urging Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to increase the monthly allowance of Senior Citizen Chapter presidents from P500 to P1,000. The resolution authored by Councilor Celia Matea Flor, chair of the SP
The Rotary Club of Bacolod warmly welcomed District 3850 Governor Richard Centino, an inspiration in the realm of selfless leadership and humanitarian service, at the Boardroom 1 and 2, of O’ Hotel, on September 29, where the stage was set
Its speculation season once more, as the drama of local politics unfolds in the next couple of weeks, ending with the filing of Certificates of Candidacy, when the rule that finally prohibits substitutions will rule out the shenanigans that drama-exploiting
