• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The province of Negros Occidental and its 30 component cities and municipalities were lauded by the Department of Interior and Local Government for achieving the 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) distinction. In a statement, DILG Negros
The dump truck that was involved in a collision with three motorists onboard two motorcycles, along the national highway of Brgy. To-oy, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.* PNP photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 12063, or the Enterprise Based Education Training (EBET) Framework Act, which is designed to expand enterprise-based training opportunities, encourage industry participation in curriculum development and theoretical instruction, as well
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The state of the art Dr. Olivia V. Yanson College of Allied Medical Health Sciences Building at the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos campus in Bacolod City, the construction of which was financed by Yanson Group
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The month long anti-drug campaign of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) led to the arrest of 131 drug suspects, while the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) seized P11.1 million worth of illegal drugs for
The City Government of Bacolod conducted a market vendors orientation at Burgos Public Market to inform vendors about the various assistance programs available to residents, a press release from Bacolod PIO said. Led by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, the event
The Bacolod City Government has officially entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with High Data Infra Inc. through the signing of a Build-Transfer-Maintain Agreement on March 3, which is described as a milestone initiative set to drive progress and innovation
Bacolod City has been awarded a Plaque of Recognition by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in acknowledgment of its exceptional support for advancing the SEC’s strategic initiatives, a press release from Bacolod PIO said. Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez
That is the message of the gospel reading for Ash Wednesday. (cfr. Mt 6,1-6.16-18) “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them,” Christ said, “otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.”
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already recorded a sudden rise in the heat index in Metro Manila and other areas of Luzon, which was at the “danger” level of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius and forecast
The Bacolod Arts and Culture Council held its first official meeting at the Bacolod City Government Center recently, gathering key stakeholders from the local government, cultural organizations, and the private sector to discuss initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting the
• 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 With the Panaad sa Negros Festival theme “The future unfolds,” Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday rallied Negrenses to showcase the best of Negros Occidental to the world. Stressing that Panaad sa Negros has always been more
A good number of times, the Bible reminds us of the need of this virtue of sobriety. The following passages are a few of the examples: We cannot overemphasize the importance and the necessity for this virtue, especially in the
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A group art exhibition opened at Ayala Malls Capitol Central in celebration of Women’s Month last March 12, with Negros Occidental Provincial Council for Women chair Andrea Lizares-Si as guest of honor. “Her Story” is the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The encounters between New People’s Army rebel remnants and Army soldiers in Toboso and Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, will not affect the May 12 elections in those areas, Atty. Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec regional director for
