• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The eruption of Kanlaon volcano has resulted in the government recommending the relocation of communities within its 4-kilometer permanent danger zone. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday met with mayors of local government units surrounding
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental provincial government is expected to negotiate with the winning bidder of its P1.2 billion Bulk Water Project, over the cost of the water that it will produce, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson disclosed yesterday.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is preparing for ‘Plan Exodus,’ which involves the evacuation of the entire city of Canlaon in Negros Oriental, if the volcano’s eruption continues. OCD 7 director Joel Erestain announced on
A firetruck is preparing to run over confiscated ‘boga’ for destruction at the BCPO headquarters in Bacolod City.* BCPO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A local government employee was among the eight drug suspects arrested by the police in a series of buy bust operations on January 6 in Negros Occidental, leading to the confiscation of an estimated P86,960 worth
The House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday recommended a full-blown congressional inquiry to determine whether the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is in violation of the country’s Anti-Dummy Law, a press release from the House of
The City Veterinary Office, together with Pet One, Megaworld Upper East, Falcor, Tasi, and various Bacolod animal welfare groups, plan to launch free basic pet consultations on January 13 at the Pet One Pet Park, Megaworld Upper East. With the
This was clearly spelled out in the First Letter of St. John. “If God has so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (4,11) Christ himself, of course, specified it beforehand when he, before ascending into heaven, said
The United Nations children’s agency has urged the Philippines to make education more climate smart and resilient, after a report showed the Philippines ranking number two in the region on the Children’s Climate Risk Index. United Nations Children’s Fund regional
The Social Security System (SSS) announced in a press release that it is implementing a one percent contribution rate hike starting January 2025 to bring the contribution rate to 15 percent from the previous 14 percent, pursuant to the provisions
Socialization is challenging for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to sensory issues and communication overload. This is why individuals on the spectrum rarely, if ever, go to cinemas or feel comfortable attending gatherings, as social situations can overwhelm
• 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
Some 358 participants – kids on the autism spectrum and their families, disability leaders, Bacolod City government representatives, and advocacy volunteers of SM City Bacolod – joined in the nationwide celebration of National Autism Consciousness Week by watching the sensory-friendly
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid the restiveness of Kanlaon volcano, the Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday justified the holding of the Panaad sa Negros Festival, slated for March 24 to 30. Recalling that the yuletide season was celebrated in evacuation
The BacoLaodiat Festival 2025 in Bacolod City will be introducing new activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year from January 31 to February 2, offering a blend of Filipino and Chinese traditions with a fresh perspective of Bacolod, a press
We obviously have to be governed by the rule of law. Without the law, we can only expect disorder and chaos, and all other forms of injustice. But we need to distinguish between the letter of the law and the
