• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan yesterday defended the implementation of the One Hospital Command system, stressing that it is one of the best practices of the Negros Occidental provincial government, which is being duplicated by
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ball is now in the hands of the Department of Budget and Management. That was the reaction of Health Undersecretary Mary Ann Maestral on the still to be released P202.8 million health emergency allowances (HEA),
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental, through its Provincial Health Office, yesterday recognized and honored top performing Barangay Health Worker associations in the province, in a ceremony held at Negros Residences in Bacolod City. Clayte Elizario,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The summit crater of the Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental emitted ash anew in the past 24 hours, with episodes lasting from nine to 38 minutes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. Nine
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) announced on Wednesday that they will neither implement power disconnections nor impose penalties, due to delays in sending bills to its consumers. Rocella Ann Marie Fernandez, Head of the Revenue
The local government of Cadiz City started institutionalizing sign language within city hall as part of its inclusivity thrust to cater deaf mute clients, a press release from Cadiz PIO said. Part of the “splendid endeavor” aimed at positioning Cadiz
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Victorias City in Negros Occidental was again recognized by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for its unwavering commitment to safety, preparedness, and humanitarian assistance. The NDRRMC, through its National Gawad KALASAG Selection
A verified complaint of impeachment was already filed against the Vice-President Sara Duterte on allegations of betrayal of public trust, bribery and plunder particularly, regarding Duterte’s handling of confidential funds at the Office of the Vice President and the Department
LIT. The lights of the San Carlos City Public Plaza, its streets, and other landmarks were switched on last week, ushering in the holidays.* San Carlos PIO photo
We have to realize that we have this need for deep reflection. Thus, we have to set aside some time where we can do that. Otherwise, we may be doing a lot of things but still miss what is truly
The Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-Park is one of the five community-based tourism groups in the Philippines recognized at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, January 21, a press release from Sagay City PIO said. Suyac Island is
A 19-year-old Psychology student of STI-West Negros University was crowned Dinagsa Queen 2025 of Cadiz City during the grand coronation pageant at the Cadiz Arena on Thursday night, a according to a press release from Cadiz PIO. Angel Mae Baldoquin
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Elections is not downplaying the capability of New People’s Army remnants in Negros to come up with activities during the May 12 polls, amid the assurance of the Philippine Army that the rebel
BAYANIHAN. Residents demonstrated their Bayanihan spirit by coming together to assist in the delivery and installation of temporary shelters for families of Bago City displaced by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.* OCD photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 18 local government units in Negros Occidental were among the the 79 localities in Western Visayas that successfully passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) conducted by the Department of Interior and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office 6 reported that its anti-illegal drugs campaign from January 1 to 15, led to the arrest of 196 drug suspects and the recovery of P17.8 million worth of illegal drugs. The Negros
