September 2024

Wedding expo opens at Bacolod mall

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The grandest wedding expo in Negros Island Region is happening at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City during the weekend, to serve as a one-stop shop for all wedding needs. #Kasalan2024 in Negros Island Region will

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Talisay City’s Tiempos Muertos program hailed

The City of Talisay won second place in the Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities Awards, in the Food Security Enabler Category, on September 19, at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, according to a press release from Talisay PIO.

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MMDC renews Abanse Negrense scholarships

Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), in partnership with the office of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson, has renewed the Abanse Negrense Business and Information Technology (I.T.) Scholarship for the third year. This year, the scholarship covers full tuition

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MINER. The Local Government Unit of Sipalay City and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Team conducted an assessment of Small Scale Mining Areas in the city on September 25, at Barangay Nabulao, Sipalay City.*

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‘Whoever is not against us is for us’

We need to understand these words Christ addressed to the apostle John who complained that he saw someone casting out devils in Christ’s name but did not follow the apostles. (cfr. Mk 9,38) Of course, Christ forbade him, telling him

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‘The power of the purse’

“When you set a budget, you are taking control of the future.” – Anonymous The 19th Congress started its budget deliberations in August and will end on September 25, before session takes a long recess, giving way in preparation for

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Almost out?

As the country continues to deliver the necessary reforms to counter money laundering, the Philippines may be removed from the gray list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force by 2025. The Philippines has been on the FATF gray list

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PSEi down on profit-taking; peso weak

Both the local bourse and the currency closed weak Friday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended the day shedding 0.41 percent and closed at 7,428.30, with All Shares also down by 0.19 percent to 3,970.43 level. Majority of the

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150 displaced La Carlota families returning home

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN If the situation at Kanlaon volcano does not worsen, the 150 families, composed of 557 individuals, from four sitios of Barangay Yubo in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, which were placed under preemptive evacuation, will be

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Bacolod dengue cases still rising

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The City Health Office reported an increase of 245 percent of dengue cases in Bacolod City, with three deaths, as of September 21. CHO logged 1,448 dengue cases in Bacolod City from January to Sept.21 this

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Ex-barangay kap shot dead

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A former barangay captain was reported by the police to have been shot dead on Tuesday in Barangay Patun-an, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. The 64-year-old victim, a former barangay captain of Macasilao in Calatrava, was on her

More evacuees flee Toboso armed encounter

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The number of displaced persons affected by the recent encounter between Army soldiers and remnants of the New People’s Army in Sitio Bairan, Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental, increased to 122 families, composed of 412

NPC inducts new officers, members

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized the crucial role of the media as agents of information and truth during the Negros Press Club’s 89th induction ceremony at the Sugarland Hotel, Bacolod City Saturday. “To our

Gymnast siblings recognized by Bacolod SP

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution commending the excellent gymnastic feats of the Cervantes siblings with recommendation for financial support for the team for the May 2025 Palarong Pambansa was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday. Authored by Councilor

6 foreigners go missing in NegOr mountains, 2 rescued

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two of the six foreigners who were reported missing on March 19, while trekking the mountains of Valencia, Negros Oriental, have been rescued on March 21, provincial police spokesman, Lt. Stephen Polinar disclosed. Polinar said the

‘Base-ao Del Jaena’ is Sinigayan street dance champion

BASE-AO DEL JAENA, composed of Barangays Bato, Sewahon, Taba-ao, Plaridel, and Lopez Jaena, was declared champion in the Sinigay sa Sagay Saot para sa Dunang Manggad 2025 in Sagay City, Negros Occidental on March 19* Andrew Altarejos photo