• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Stressing that he cannot choose his opponent, incumbent Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that a challenger in the gubernatorial race will neither affect, nor alter his plan to run for another term, which he said
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In the wake of strong insinuations and rumors that there will be a switch of positions between Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Representative Greg Gasataya, currently on his last term as congressman, 35 barangay
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN As the Police Regional Office 6 starts beefing up security measures for the 2025 elections, regional police director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky reminded police officers to remain non-partisan. The reminder was made by Wanky as the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The long awaited construction of farm to market roads in three Hinobaan barangays, where some people have allegedly even offered to cut their fingers if the project pushes through, according to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, is
More than 100 of the city’s hospitality stakeholders met with the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) and officials of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental (HRANO) to discuss preparations for the upcoming MassKara Festival 2024, a press release from
House Speaker Martin Romualdez wholeheartedly thanked Filipinos on Tuesday for his improved satisfaction and trust numbers, as reflected in the results of the latest Tangere survey that was taken from September 16 to 19, a press release from the House
Young contestants take part in the three-day Provincial Robotics Competition, dubbed the 4th Battle of Bots 2024, at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City. The event is spearheaded by the Negros Occidental Language and IT Center (NOLITC) in partnership with Pinoy Robot Games (PRG), with the participation of elementary and high school students from various schools in the province.* Capitol PIO photo
The Book of Ecclesiastes has a great message for us that precisely should inspire confidence in us as we go through the ocean of life that can be calm one time and rough at another time. (cfr. 3,1-11) “All things
Is it just me, or does it feel like that under the new management of Negros Power Corporation, unscheduled brownouts or power interruptions now take longer than they used to? Last Saturday the power went out in my area at
Global leaders gathered in New York for a “Summit of the Future” aimed at addressing 21st century challenges, ranging from conflict to climate. It was billed by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres as a “once in a generation” opportunity
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The encounters between New People’s Army rebel remnants and Army soldiers in Toboso and Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, will not affect the May 12 elections in those areas, Atty. Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec regional director for
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted Brig. Gen. Michael Samson, a Bacolodnon, to the rank of major general. His promotion came after Samson was designated last month as commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, which
• 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
SAN JOSE. A celebration of the Feast of San Jose on March 19, where some Ilonggo families partake in a traditional ritual where the holy family, played by family members, is honored through singing, washing of hands, feeding, and donations.* Carlo Leonardia photo
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
• 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
