• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negrenses were told to expect rains during this summer season. That is because of the La Niña phenomenon, according to Provincial Risk Reduction Management Officer Irene Bel Ploteña. Based on the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army units stationed in Negros Island Region are up for realignment to ensure easy and fast coordination with local government units and government agencies. Maj. Gen. Michael Samson, commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Another killing of a civilian, this time in Barangay Gawahon, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, was claimed yesterday the New People’s Army. In a statement, the dismantled Jean Pelle Command of the New People’s Army claimed responsibility
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Ash eruptions at Kanlaon Volcano have been continuing since April 1, as the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) yesterday recorded four more such eruptions that lasted between 17 to 85 minutes, generating grayish plumes
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Fire incidents in highly urbanized Bacolod City from January to March this year, dropped to 42, compared to 109 in the same period last year, registering a significant reduction of 160 percent. The Bureau of Fire
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Education in Negros Island Region got its first regional director in the person of Ramir Uytico, also the outgoing regional director of DepEd Western Visayas. Anthony Liobet, presently the Schools Division Superintendent of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City is enjoining pedestrians to strictly observe traffic rules and regulations to prevent road crashes. The resolution authored by Councilor Em Ang said pedestrian safety is a top priority of the
General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) secretary general Wennie Sancho is appealing to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., thru Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesna, for the immediate convening of the Regional Wage Board (RTWPB) in Negros Island Region (NIR). GAWA is
ATI EXHIBIT. A performance at the opening of “The Ati Community of Bago City Exhibit” at the Balay ni Tan Juan Community Museum yesterday, a week-long exhibit that offers a glimpse into the heritage of the Ati tribe, especially those living in the city’s Barangay Taloc.* Bago PIO photo
These should be the effects if we truly have a good prayer. We would be filled with inspiration and affection and moved to make resolutions to follow and fulfill what God wants of us. We would have a purpose-driven life,
Christ himself defined it very clearly. “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Jn 13,35) And that love should cover everyone, the good ones and the bad ones, the
A delegation from the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara (RCBM) is set to visit the Rotary Club of Kyoto-Fushimi in Japan, from May 27 – June 1, to celebrate their recent partnership project in the municipality of Murcia. The 21-member delegation
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The recent reputation of Kanlaon Volcano eruption has caused P1,847,060 damage to agricultural crops in Negros Occidental, as of May 16, according to reports of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. In a report submitted to
Water Watch Advocates – Bacolod is seeking the revocation of the joint venture agreement between Baciwa and Prime Water. In a May 19 letter to Senator Riza Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Secretary Francisco Jose “Kiko” Benitez of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), yesterday expressed his intention to submit his courtesy resignation, heeding the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for all Cabinet members to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is expecting an increase in the number of drug-cleared villages in Negros Occidental, as 30 more barangays have applied to be declared as such. Of the 601 barangays in the 31
