• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two alleged regional leaders of the Komiteng Rehiyonal Negros/Cebu/Bohol/Siqujior died in an armed encounter with Army soldiers on March 8 at Hacienda Paraiso, Brgy. Caduhaan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. 1Lt. Dan Carlo Samoza, 79th Infantry Battalion
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Anti-drug operatives arrested five drug suspects and recovered about P455,000 worth of suspected shabu on March 8 in Negros Occidental. Bulk of suspected shabu, estimated at 55 grams, was recovered by policemen from two drug suspects
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 63 amnesty applications were received by the National Amnesty Commission (NAC), from former members of the defunct Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPM-P/RPA/ABB), now known as Kapatiran Para sa
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Kanlaon Volcano continues to show its restiveness, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology yesterday reported recording 18 volcanic quakes, as of 12 a.m. Sunday. The volcano is presently under Alert Level 3, indicating intensified
Victorias City was awarded as the 2024 LGU champion of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) during the opening of the Provincial Women’s Month 2025 celebration at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City, March 7. The recognition
MOTOCROSS. A few of the participants from various parts of the country that joined the 29th Sinigayan Invitational Motocross Competition in Sagay City, Negros Occidental yesterday* Andrew Altarejos photo
That’s the attitude to develop and to have in this life where we can expect undesirable things to come our way. Yes, there are options we make that in spite of our best efforts, turn out to be wrong in
The gospel reading every first Sunday of Lent tells about the temptation of Jesus. Before commencing his public ministry, Jesus spent forty days of prayer and fasting in the desert where he was tempted by the devil. Temptation is a
Medical societies and the Sin Tax Coalition have criticized the swift passage of House Bill 11360, which seeks to lower excise taxes on tobacco, cigarettes, and vapor products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, to boost tax revenues. According to legislative records,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO “A diamond wedding glitters forever!” A prominent Negrense couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary recently to mark a significant milestone in their lives that symbolizes their enduring love and commitment for each other. In today’s digital
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN All the six foreigners reported as missing in the mountains in Negros Oriental have all been accounted for after the four remaining hikers were rescued on March 22 by Army soldiers and search and rescue groups
Red Horse Beer’s Pambansang Muziklaban lit up the stage in Sta. Rosa, Laguna last Saturday with shattering sets and rambling riffs in search for the next best Filipino band. Showcasing local rock acts, the strong beer brand hit hard and
Vitamix jumped out to a strong start and led Asahi, 31-24, after one quarter. However, Asahi had a response in the second, outscoring Vitamilk by 29-22 to even the score as the game went into halftime at 53 all. Asahi
One woman’s dedication has brought meaningful change to local farmers and their communities in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. Ruby Tania Cruz, the chief executive officer of DC Cruz Trading, Inc., has transformed her ideals into action, creating the Negros
• 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
• 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
