• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A passenger airplane experienced a minor runway excursion as it was landing at the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City, Negros Occidental, at about 5:32 a.m. of December 27, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez is convening the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council and other stakeholders on January 6, to outline long and short term solutions to the recent flooding incidents that hit Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Health – Negros Island Region Center for Health and Development logged nine cases of fireworks-related injuries, from December 21 to 26. Among the injured victims, nine were recorded in Negros Occidental and two
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the President gave P50 million in assistance to the provincial government of Negros Occidental, on top of the P60 million it extended to Negros Oriental to address the needs of evacuees affected by
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Acting Bacolod Mayor El Cid Familiaran will lead other city officials in welcoming the new year during the New Year Countdown at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds on December 31. Dubbed “High Five to 2025,”
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS About 4,002 medical technologists, physically and virtually, attended the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc. (PAMET) 60th National Annual Convention with the theme: “PAMET@60: Inspiring the Minds, Empowering Success, Embracing a Transparent Future” held at Tent City
Stars are featured at the Christmas lights and decors of the Bacolod City Government Center that are part of the holiday celebrations in the island of Negros.* Andrew Altarejos photo
With the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, celebrated this year on December 28, we are once again reminded of the crucial role the family plays in our life. The Holy Family is the standard and
“Organic agriculture is more about fairness and respect than it is all about of parts-per-billion of pesticide residues” – James Hightower A product’s supply chain must be completed with full adherence to all its components, more so by an institution’s
A recent report from the Washington-based International Monetary Fund estimates that 36 percent of jobs in the Philippines are “highly exposed” to artificial intelligence, which can either replace human workers or complement tasks to boost the efficiency of employees. More
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) augmented a total of 150 police personnel to Cebu City, who will be on duty on January 15 to 18 for the celebration of the Sinulog
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Power reports having invested P1.3 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) as of December last year, to improve power reliability, efficiency, and safety throughout its franchise area in central Negros. The investments reflect Negros Power’s long-term
Cadiz City will officially begin its 52nd Dinagsa Festival today, promising a lot of surprises from day one until the 26th, a press release from Cadiz PIO said. Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said, “Every year, Dinagsa is a festival
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), is scheduled to release financial assistance to 37 informal settler families currently residing along Mambuloc Creek in Purok Balinday, Barangay 2, Bacolod City. DSSD Head Dr. Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga
ILLUMINATED. The San Diego Pro-Cathedral, in Silay City, Negros Occidental, marked its 100th anniversary on January 12 with a newly illuminated exterior.* Silay City PIO photo
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The official representative of Bacolod City to the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 paid a call on the Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday to ask for support and guidance as she prepares for the national pageant on May 1.
