January 13, 2025

Ground swelling increases at Kanlaon

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a significant increase in ground swelling and pressurization at the Kanlaon volcano in Negros Island. Monitoring by the Kanlaon Volcano Network has shown a pronounced inflation in the

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Complainant vs. DQ’d brgy officials fears for life

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A complainant against several barangay officials of Calatrava in Negros Occidental who were disqualified by the Commission on Elections from running in the 2025 midterm elections, due to alleged vote buying, has expressed fears for his

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Bacolod solo parents to receive subsidy

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO For the first time, about 1,500 solo parents in Bacolod City will be receiving a subsidy of P12,000 each this month, from the local government. Bacolod Mayor El Cid Familiaran said he had signed the release

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8 nabbed for illegal drugs, gun possession

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The campaign against the proliferation of illegal drugs and loose firearms led to the arrest of eight suspects on Saturday in Negros Occidental. The implementation of a search warrant at Purok Tumpok in Barangay Pandanon, Don

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House to continue pursuing oversight functions

The House of Representatives led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez will continue to exercise its oversight functions to address the causes of soaring food and electricity costs and ensure accountability in the use of public funds, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio

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Developing a burning zeal for souls

Soon after John the Baptist was arrested, Christ told the people, “The time has been fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the Gospel,” (Mk 1,15) after which he chose 12 apostles from among the disciples

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God’s adopted children

Once I had a lively discussion with our priests on IVF (in vitro fertilization) or test tube babies, its risks and moral implications. Considering its prohibitive cost and the ethical exigencies, I thought that the possibility of such reproductive technology

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‘Blessed are those who fear the Lord’

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Talisay fire victims receive assistance

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN When it rains, it pours for the 57 homeless families at Purok Pasil in Barangay Zone 5, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The 57 families who have been temporarily staying at the Talisay City gym after their

Sancho endorses BTTMD creation

The secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) acknowledged that the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) plays a crucial role in managing the city’s traffic and transportation operations, a press release from the labor group said. Wennie

J.CO surprises Bacolod with sweet treats

• LIANNE RAEVEN MINOR Bringing the City of Smiles a sweetness like no other, J.CO Donuts and Coffee held its branch blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the North Wing, SM City Bacolod on Thursday. Aiming to reach more Bacolod markets,