ARIMA. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the “Arima,” the ceremonial ringing of the bell to usher in the 38th Negros Trade Fair, also attended by Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, Reps. Mercedes Alvarez, Gerardo Valmayor, Alfredo Maranon Jr., and Jocelyn Limkaichong, and Makati Mayor Abbie Binay, yesterday at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center in Makati.* GPB photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The municipality of San Enrique in Negros Occidental has been placed under a state of calamity, Mayor Jilson Tubillara disclosed yesterday. The declaration of a state of calamity was recommended by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Sugar farmers and industry workers have expressed alarm over the unregulated entry and use of artificial sweeteners in the country, as they worry the sugar substitutes displace a substantial volume of sugar in the domestic market.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A lineman of the Negros Power, who on September 15 fell from a tree while engaged in clearing vegetation to prevent power outages, amid inclement weather, passed away at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Intensive
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez delivered a stern warning to public officials on Monday, declaring that the House of Representatives will not tolerate hypocrisy, evasion, or the misuse of public funds, a press release from the House of Representatives said. In
Some 1,512 senior citizens of Himamaylan City received their National Social Pension despite the heavy monsoon rains on Monday, according to a press release from Himamaylan PIO. Each senior received P3,000 in the payouts held at the city hall and
Acting EB Magalona Mayor Eric Matulac extended the suspension of face-to-face (F2F) classes, and directed a shift to modular modality of learning, in all levels, both in public and private schools, in the Municipality of E.B. Magalona today, due to
In the face of tragedy, the Bacolod City firefighters, led by FSupt. Jenny Mae Masip, Bacolod City Fire Marshal, together with Shift A personnel under the supervision of FO3 Jed Antoni Cartagena, and the 74 Class Banaag 2024-01 OJTs, have
Given the fact that we are not meant to remain only in the natural level, relying simply on our human powers, but rather are meant to enter and share the supernatural life of God since we are his image and
Researchers called for action against drug-resistant superbugs, which a global analysis projects will kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years. Superbugs are strains of bacteria or pathogens that have become resistant to antibiotics, making them much harder
We need to realize this truth about ourselves more deeply and stably. We are meant to be living cooperators of Christ’s continuing mission of human redemption. And this is not only for a few, but actually for all of us.
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros (AABN) will be conducting its 3rd On-The-Spot MassKara Painting Competition on October 12 at the Atrium of Robinsons Place Bacolod. The painting contest held in celebration of the 2024 MassKara Festival,
The Sugarbowl Tenpin Bowling Association Inc. (STAI) concluded its campaign at the Metro Cagayan Tenpin Open Tournament on a high note, celebrating a series of stellar performances. With a deep sense of gratitude, the team departed Cagayan De Oro, appreciating
Fifteen lovely candidates vying for the crown of Miss Bacolod MassKara 2024 dazzled the crowd, not just with their beauty, but with stunning performances during the Talent Presentation held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Saturday, a press release from
SRA administrator Pablo Azcona and SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson led the distribution of farm tractors and financial assistance to 13 blocks farms in Negros Occidental.* GPB photo
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS The Negros Occidental Tourism Division held its annual Appreciation Night at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City Monday, to show recognition to the different government agencies, tourism partners, and stakeholders for their contribution to the tourism industry.
