December 12, 2024

P5.4M in shabu seized in Victorias City

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Policemen seized on Tuesday an estimated P5.4 million worth of suspected shabu from three suspects, during a buy bust operation in Barangay 2, Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The arrest of the three suspects, including a 48-year-old

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Additional bonuses for capitol employees possible

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The possibility that regular and plantilla casual employees of the of the Negros Occidental provincial government may receive a bigger amount in additional bonuses before year ends, compared to last year, was entertained yesterday by Provincial

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Bacolod SP requests more police visibility for holidays

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution requesting the Bacolod City Police Office, through City Director Col. Joresty Coronica, to deploy more policemen on patrol and cover crowded areas, specifically malls, the Bacolod Public Plaza, the Bacolod City Government Center, The

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Army reports NPA recruitment of students

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division reported infiltration in schools and attempts to recruit students in two universities in Western Visayas by allied organizations of the New People’s Army. In a statement, the leadership of the Army’s

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173 Project FREE scholars graduating

The University of St. La Salle (USLS) is set to hold its graduation rites for 173 Project FREE (Flagships to Reach Educational Excellence) Program scholars on December 12 at the St. La Salle Coliseum. The graduants are part of the

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Bayan-Negros statement on Human Rights Day

On this year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan – Negros (BAYAN-Negros) condemned in the strongest terms the escalating human rights violations perpetrated by the Marcos Jr. regime, a press release from organization said. Behind its façade of

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EB Magalona receives 2024 Gawad KALASAG award

The Municipality of E. B. Magalona received the 2024 Gawad KALASAG Seal for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) for being a “Fully Compliant” Local Government Unit (LGU), at the 24th GK National and Regional Awarding Ceremony at

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Photo of the Day

SILENT NIGHT. A young man meditates outside the gates of the Bacolod San Sebastian Cathedral, as a lights-on ceremony is being held behind him, at the Bacolod Public Plaza just across the church* CGSamillano photo

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SRA thankful stakeholders ‘coming together’

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The sugar industry is getting a fresh start in 2025 after sugar stakeholders gathered to lend support to the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration. “The last time industry stakeholders were all represented in

Miss Universe Bacolod 2025 bet vows to shine

Miss Universe Bacolod 2025 Louise Lian Enumerable Bobe on Tuesday delivered an inspiring speech before the Bacolod City Council, pledging to showcase Bacolod’s vibrant culture and its empowered women on the national stage at Miss Universe Philippines 2025. Bobe, a

P50M PBBM donation for Kanlaon evacuees still needs paperwork

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The usage of the P50 million donation from the Office of the President (OP) for Kanlaon evacuees in Negros Occidental may take some time. This developed after the Office of the President required the provincial government

Rotarians turn over techvoc skills training project

The Rotary Club of Bacolod in partnership with the Rotary Club of Jinju-jeil witnessed the turnover and acceptance ceremony of the TechVoc skills training program at Binobohan National High School, Barangay Binobohan, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, on January 15. Leading

Cadiz’s 50th Dinagsa Festival kicks off

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Lions bring shoeboxes, healthcare to Talisay brgy

Over 300 residents of Barangay Katilingban, Talisay City received gifts and healthcare services during a successful medical mission and shoebox gift-giving event on January 12, a press release from Lions Club said.  The initiative, spearheaded by District 301 B1 Region