February 17, 2025

Himamaylan tent city nears completion

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The tent city in Sitio Bingig, Barangay 3, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, is on its way to completion as 300 of the 395 family tents for use by Kanlaon evacuees, have already been established. As of

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Senior citizen shot dead in Silay

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A 63-year-old man was waylaid and shot dead by two unidentified suspects on February 14, at Hacienda San Isidro in Barangay Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental. The victim, a resident of Hacienda Bias 1 of Barangay

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P877K in shabu seized, 10 nabbed

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN About P877,872 worth of suspected shabu and several unlicensed firearms were recovered by the police from 10 drug suspects in separate buy bust operations that took place in Negros Occidental, from February 14 to 16. The

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Valentine’s Day fire hits 15 houses

• 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

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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

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Living with extreme weather

The 2025 Climate Risk Index (CRI) presented by environmental policy think tank Germanwatch put the Philippines 10th in the list of countries most affected by extreme weather events over nearly three decades. Leading the list was Dominica, followed by China,

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Cop involved in Valladolid murder-suicide

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A police officer reportedly shot himself after killing his live-in partner on Thursday night in Barangay Saguabanwa, Valladolid, Negros Occidental. The policeman, a certain Larry, with a rank of police master sergeant, and his partner, a

Sanctification a constant concern

This is what we can gather from that gospel parable about a certain man who planted a fig tree in his vineyard and who after 3 years sought for a fruit but did not find one. (cfr. Lk 13,6-9) Frustrated,

Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures at Hillsdale in Sagay

Not everyone is built for the hustle and bustle of urban city life. Home is where you should feel peaceful and at ease. There are plenty of properties Negros Occidental has to offer that fits the bill. Specifically, future homeowners

Animal welfare ordinance dialogue held

To further ensure the protection and promotion of the welfare of all animals within the City of Bacolod, the Office of Councilor Celia Flor, together with the City Veterinary Office held a dialogue with barangay captains and animal welfare advocates

Lessons from the fig tree

Sunday’s gospel mentions two tragic incidents, one caused by human cruelty, the other by an accident. The first concerns a group of Galileans who were summarily executed in the temple on the orders of Pontius Pilate. The second recounts the