February 3, 2025

Gun incident goes viral, alarms Talisay City mayor

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Alarming and unacceptable. That was how Mayor Neil Lizares described the video of a gun firing incident in Barangay Dos Hermanas in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, involving an armed suspect and an agrarian reform beneficiary, that

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Another northern Negros port to open

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A privately-owned commercial port will open on April this year, in Barangay Punta Salong, Manapla, Negros Occidental. Managed by the Manapla Port Stevedoring Arrastre (NPSA) Estate, with investors mostly composed of businessmen from the 2nd district

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Board member aspirant Montilla withdraws candidacy

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 5th district board member aspirant Patrick Miguel Montilla has withdrawn his candidacy for the May 12 elections, citing personal reasons. In a statement, Montilla said he withdrew his candidacy by filing a sworn statement

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UNU-IAS designates CHMSU reg’l center for ESD

The United Nations University – Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) recently granted the application of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University to become the Regional Center of Expertise (RCE) in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a press release from

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Enrile questions legitimacy of Duterte’s drug war

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile has raised concerns about the legitimacy of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, suggesting it may not align with standard law enforcement practices, a press release from the House of Representatives said. Enrile, Chief

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Globe boosts Dinagyang festivities

Festival-goers in this year’s Dinagyang celebration in Iloilo City were in for a treat, as Globe promised to deliver seamless connectivity and memorable experiences at the annual Iloilo fest, a press release from Globe said. A celebration of faith and

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Demonic attacks on the rise

This should be no surprise to us. With the way things are now—new technologies offering more temptations than real advantages, and people spiritually and morally impoverished—what can we expect? That’s why requests for exorcism and deliverance have dramatically increased these

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Principal concern

In response to the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education Year 2 (EDCOM 2) report that found a total of 24,916 public schools in the country having no principals, the Department of Education said it is planning to

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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

Murcia extends water pipes to waterless sitios

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111 nabbed, P11.7M in illegal drugs seized

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine National Police reported the arrest of 111 drug suspects in almost one week of anti-drug operations in Western Visayas, resulting in the confiscation of P11.76 million worth of suspected shabu. In a report, the

Happiness

Our Sunday readings speak about something that is of paramount importance. They speak of the human heart’s deepest desire – happiness. All our life is spent in pursuit of happiness. Everything we do is ultimately aimed at gaining happiness. Everyone

Policeman detained for shooting wife

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A policeman is now under police custody after he allegedly shot his wife on Tuesday night in Barangay Ayungon, Valladolid, Negros Occidental. The victim, a 37-year-old teacher, suffered an injury on her upper right arm, according

State security forces commit to secure elections

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid threats of another Kanlaon volcano eruption, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, 303rd Infantry Brigade, and the Philippine Coast Guard gave their commitments to ensure that the May 12 elections in the province will be