• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Audit has been requested to probe the P1.1 billion mega infrastructure projects of the Silay City government, as the Land Bank of the Philippines has suspended the release of funds for the projects.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The House committee on Public Accounts yesterday issued a show cause order against Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego, for failing to attend the inquiry twice in a row, as it dismissed his excuses as unacceptable. Gallego
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reported a zero major incident record inside the festival sites, throughout the successful celebration of BacoLaodiat Festival 2025, which ran from January 28 to February 2, marking the city’s grand
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez yesterday said he will convey to the Sangguniang Panlungsod the concerns raised by business owners and residents along Lacson Street in Bacolod City who were affected by the road closures during
Hans T. Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings Inc., this year joined the esteemed list of business tycoons recognized as an Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod during the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, said a press
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Three suspected drug peddlers were arrested by the police in Sunday in two buy bust operations in Carlos City and Toboso in Negros Occidental, leading to the confiscation of P130,000 worth of suspected shabu. The arrest
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN One million pesos in financial aid for Kanlaon evacuees was given by the Davao City government to the provincial government of Negros Occidental. The P1 million check was turned yesterday by retired P/Col. Alfredo Baloran, head
The Sagay City Veterinary Services Office – Meat Enforcement Team conducting a routine surveillance and inspection of wet markets and meat shops in the city.* CVO Sagay photo
The secret, of course, is to go to Christ. That’s the main message of the readings of Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, from the Letter to the Hebrews, we are told: “Looking on
And just like that, it’s already February. By now, both New Years Days have already been celebrated, with most of the resolutions that have been made already broken or forgotten. 2025, the year of the wood snake is upon us
Approving the 2025 national budget is not a criminal act, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe said Monday, a press release from the House of Representatives said. “Passing the national budget is not a crime; it is a fundamental
Today marks the beginning of Louise Lian Enumerable Bobe’s journey in Miss Universe Philippines, according to a press release from MUPH. She made a powerful statement by wearing red—a color that symbolizes a mother’s enduring love, strength, and resilience. Adorning
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade is mobilizing at least 1,045 Army soldiers and CAFGUs to secure the May 12 polls in Negros Occidental, its commander, Brig. Gen Ted Dumosmog disclosed yesterday. Dumosmog, who supervises three Army
The 1st Provincial Management Conference of DENR-PENRO Negros Occidental held at the PENRO Conference Hall was a significant gathering aimed at aligning the priorities and targets for Calendar Year 2025 based on the approved Work and Financial Plan (WFP). According
While the rest of the world was busy celebrating romantic love with flowers, chocolates, vacations, or intimate meals, a hotel in Bacolod City became the setting for a different Valentine’s Day celebration. On February 14, individuals with special needs, mostly
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Eight houses were destroyed while seven were damaged by a fire that broke out at Manalo Street, Barangay 17, Bacolod City on Valentine’s Day, Friday. The Bacolod City Fire started at about 8:18 p.m. and was
