• 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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday called on Negrenses, many of whom supported her during the 2016 and 2022 elections, to rally behind independent senatorial candidates Bam Aquino and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. Robredo said “we need
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday reaffirmed his support and commitment to the programs of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) during the 20th General Directorate Conference 2025 held at Seda Hotel in Bacolod City. Through skills
BASE-AO DEL JAENA, composed of Barangays Bato, Sewahon, Taba-ao, Plaridel, and Lopez Jaena, was declared champion in the Sinigay sa Sagay Saot para sa Dunang Manggad 2025 in Sagay City, Negros Occidental on March 19* Andrew Altarejos photo
• 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
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
That parable about the rich man and the beggar, Lazarus, (cfr. Lk 16,19-31) clearly reminds us that we need to live the Christian spirit of poverty which, if understood properly, is not about what you have or what do not
The National Bureau of Investigation is probing about 20 vloggers accused of spreading fake news online, as NBI director Jaime Santiago says they could face charges of cyberlibel and inciting to sedition. “Some people take this lightly, saying they have
• 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
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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The families of three of the seven New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed in a series of armed encounters with Army soldiers in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental have claimed the remains of their kin
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Lakas CMD headed by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez appears to be “flexing its muscles” in Negros politics, as it aired support for the candidacies of six mayoral candidates and the reelection of Fifth District Representative
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With more than two weeks to go before the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections in Negros Occidental is in full swing for preparations for polling centers for the 12,479 voters affected by the Kanlaon
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With no election-related violence incidents logged in Negros Occidental as the May 12 election day nears, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is hoping that the trend will continue, and even in the days following the polls. Meanwhile,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has joined other Visayas governors in supporting the P20/kg Rice Program, where the pilot implementation is in the region. Lacson said it was Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia who brought up
As part of its preparations for the upcoming May 12 National and Local Elections, the Bacolod City Fire Station, under the leadership of City Fire Marshal F/Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, has completed fire safety inspections in all 50 voting centers,
