• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Health reported 96 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island for the period covering December 21 last year to January 2 this year. The report from the DOH Negros Island Region Center for Health and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday called on the Sugar Regulatory Administration and sugar federations to set aside their differences and start working together to address the continuing drop in sugar prices. Negros Occidental Rep.
WATER RATION. La Castellana Fire Station personnel filling the water tanks at the evacuation center and livestock water troughs as part of their response to the Mt. Kanlaon eruption.* BFP 6 La Castellana Fire Station photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Almost 50,000 students in 88 schools have been affected by the eruption of Kanlaon volcano, as of January 2, according to the Department of Education. Records of the Department of Education indicated that 49,577 students have
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) Region 6 recently awarded 30 house and lot packages to deserving probationers and parolees at Sweet Homes Paradise Village, Barangay Talongonan, Passi City in Iloilo, enhancing
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed the P6.326-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2025—a budget that reflects our shared commitment to uplifting the lives of every Filipino and securing a brighter future for all, said a press release from the House
The president of the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) is urging the consumers of Negros Power to join their movement in supporting the power utility firm. “As we navigate the new year 2025 Negros Power
January 3 being the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, we are reminded and encouraged to develop and have a special devotion to this name which means a world of goodness for all of us. This should not just
It’s that time of year again, when we cannot help but take some time to review our lives, while at the same time look forward to what lies ahead. At the end of those moments of reflection come the usual
Health advocates are urging the public to adopt healthier habits in 2025, including replacing poor food choices to help prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and mental health illnesses. According to the Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA), ultra-processed
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental is now under Red Alert status, due to Tropical Cyclone ‘Basyang’ that is expected to hit southern Negros on February 6, based on the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash again on Wednesday. The weak ash emission lasted six minutes, according to Mari Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist at the Kanlaon Observatory, said. The latest emission generated grayish plumes reaching 500 meters above
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Legal Office launched an investigation into two regular employees of the Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office following reports of unauthorized tax collections at local entertainment establishments during night time. City Legal Officer Atty. Karol
That’s a verse from the Gospel of St. Matthew. (8,17) It’s actually from the Book of Isaiah (53,4) expressing a prophecy that Christ fulfilled through the many miraculous healings he made while going around preaching. It’s a truth of faith
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has called on the local business community to fearlessly report any illegal transactions or under-the-table dealings involving city hall employees. The mayor’s appeal followed a meeting with business leaders February 2,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following the public consultation on the challenges facing the sugar industry, Negros Occidental 3rd district Representative Javier Miguel Benitez announced on Thursday that there will be an official congressional inquiry before end of February. We have
