• GILBERT P. BAYORAN High pork demand in Panay has led to an increase in prices of the meat in Negros Occidental, Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Placeda Lemana disclosed yesterday. Lemana said that farmers prefer to sell their hogs outside Negros
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Local government units affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption are asking for augmentation funds from the national government to feed their respective evacuees, as the serving of hot meals being provided by the provincial government of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division will continue its efforts to dismantle terror groups, disclosed its commander, Brig. Gen. Michael Samson, apparently referring to remnants of the New People’s Army in Negros Island. A recent armed engagement
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Week-long ant-drug operations of the police in Western Visayas from March 1 to 7, led to the arrest of 48 drug suspects, and the recovery of P.6.8 million worth of illegal drugs, according to reports of
The Municipality of E. B. Magalona signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI), a non-government organization based in Bacolod City, for a comprehensive water management program. Mayor Marvin Malacon and AIDFI co-founder and
The National Economic Development Authority opened its regional office yesterday at the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) – Alijis campus in Bacolod City, marking a significant step in advancing region-driven development in the Negros Island Region. According to a
VIA CRUCIS. A way of the cross held at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto of the St. James the Greater Church in Talisay City, among the many activities for the faithful this Lent.* St. James the Greater Church photo
An anecdote I heard sometime ago taught me the lesson that charity should never be dry and cold, but rather warm, full of affection. It was about a nun who got sick and stayed in bed for days in the
So-called “spaghetti wires” are one of the eyesores in a town or city that has become a target for cleanups by some public officials and it is interesting to see how much trash is being left on utility poles by
The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) called for more employment opportunities for women after recent government data showed there are more women than men who have completed college and secondary education but the labor force participation is lower for
Victorias City officially marked yesterday the start of the 27th Kadalag-an Festival with a grand civic-military parade and opening ceremony at the City Public Plaza. “Two years ago, we thought we had the grandest celebration of the festival yet. The
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A group art exhibition that brings to light the untold stories of women through powerful and evocative artworks, opened at the Dana Art Space at the FGS Yuan Thong Temple, Burgos Street, Bacolod City on March
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 1,338 dengue cases in Negros Occidental within a period of 45 days this year, an increase of 1,068 cases compared to 270 in the same period last year. From January
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted Brig. Gen. Michael Samson, a Bacolodnon, to the rank of major general. His promotion came after Samson was designated last month as commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, which
DANCE! Traffic enforcers from across the Third District showcased their traffic management skills while dancing during the Saot Trapiko sang Tersero Distrito competition, held along Osmeña Avenue and Magsaysay Street of Victorias City on March 20.* Victorias City PIO photo
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
