• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army and National Police are now jointly validating whether a municipality in Negros Occidental will be categorized as an ‘area of concern’ during the May 12 elections. Atty. Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec regional director
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two major anti-drug operations of the City Drug Enforcement Unit on February 17 and 18 in Barangays 3 and Taculing, respectively, in Bacolod City, led to the apprehension of four drug suspects and the recovery of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Election appears to be running out of time as it aims to complete its election contingency plans needed to push through with the elections in areas affected by a Kanlaon eruption, as La
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The implementation of Comelec gun ban in Negros Occidental has led to the arrest of 13 violators, with 13 firearms, including 22 rounds of ammunition, having been recovered by the police, as of February 16, In
House leaders have called for a thorough investigation in the next Tri Comm hearing into alleged Chinese-backed disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly their links to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute and political propaganda benefiting certain individuals in the
SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has opened its college scholarship program, with applications accepted until March 31, a press release from SM Foundation said. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive educational support to qualified senior
TAWO-TAWO FESTIVAL. Students of Banay-Banay National High School performing “Ang Pag Amuma” during the Tawo-Tawo Festival Street Dancing and Seven Sacred steps presentation in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, on Sunday afternoon* Andrew Altarejos photo
We should relish this truth of our faith. God wants to share what he has with us. He takes the initiative. That he created us without us, endowing us with all sorts of things, foremost of which are our spiritual
The World Health Organization released new findings last week about an alarming lack of awareness on alcohol’s link to cancer across Europe as it called for clear and prominent tobacco-style warnings in the region with the world’s heaviest drinkers. The
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, director of the Bacolod City Police Office, was among the 22 police commissioned officers (PCOs) in the Philippines who are National Qualifiers for the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Prior to his designation as
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The number of displaced persons affected by the recent encounter between Army soldiers and remnants of the New People’s Army in Sitio Bairan, Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental, increased to 122 families, composed of 412
In celebration of National Women’s Month, the City of Talisay Economic and Investment Promotions Office (CTEIPO) and the Talisay City Council for Women (TCCW) successfully hosted the motivational forum “She Means Business” at the Minuluan Hall, Talisay City Hall on
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) honored Antonnette Garcia of the Sugarbowl Tenpin Association Inc. Youth (STAI-YOUTH) as one of the distinguished recipients of the All-Women Sports Awards 2025. The prestigious event celebrated women in sports who have demonstrated exceptional skill,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO “The World of Imagination,” a group art exhibition showcasing the works of 25 Negrense artists, opened at the Spice Kitchen, St. Moritz Street, Helvetia Heights, Bacolod City on March 14. The show features the works of
The dismissal of terrorism financing charges against Federico Salvilla, Perla Pavillar, and Dharyl Albañez is a damning indictment of the state’s use of fabricated cases, red-tagging, and terrorist-tagging to attack development workers, Bayan Negros deputy spokesperson Berlita Ante said in
