• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that there is no cause for concern over the latest tariffs imposed by the United States on the Philippines, as far as Negros Occidental is concerned. Alarm has been sounded
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office has deployed 595 police personnel to safeguard domestic and international tourists expected at various tourist destination areas in the province, as the summer vacation started. P/Col. Rainerio de Chavez, provincial
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN In a move toward inclusive development and public safety, Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City Government of Silay to provide safe, legal, and reliable electricity to
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman joined the inauguration of the project “Improvement of Recreational Trail in the Province of Negros Occidental” at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City, on April 7. The upgrading and
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The president of the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) is requesting the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod City to hold a public hearing on BACIWA-PrimeWater’s failure to provide
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday honored four outstanding police commissioned officers for their exemplary contributions to law enforcement and the community in Bacolod City. P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, BCPO director, led the conferment of awards
WELCOME. The City Government of Bago and Fire Station held a water salute for a fire truck donated by Firefighters Without Borders Canada, through the help of the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, at the City Hall Grounds yesterday.* Bago City PIO photo
Let’s hope that we give due attention to this basic duty of ours of how to be docile to the abiding promptings of God through the Holy Spirit. Let’s remember that God is our creator and we are his creatures.
One of the more worrying moments in my life last week was seeing the US-based portion of my retirement funds lose most of the gains that have been made after US President Donald Trump tanked his country’s economy, along with
The Commission on Elections and the Office of Civil Defense have requested the National Telecommunications Commission to investigate reports that the country’s emergency alert system was being misused by candidates for their election campaigns. The OCD said it is “coordinating
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. A 47-year-old fisherman was killed in a knife attack in Himamaylan, while a member of the LGBTQ community succumbed to his injuries after being stabbed by his lover in Moises Padilla on Monday. In Himamaylan
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than P94 million in financial and medical assistance was extended by Representative Javier Miguel Benitez to his constituents in the 3rd district of Negros Occidental. In a report of his year-end accomplishments, Benitez highlighted his
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. A total of P782,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized by authorities during separate buy-bust operations on January 17 in Murcia town and Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. Investigations revealed that personnel from the Kabankalan City
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Army has identified Roger Fabillar, alias Arnel Tapang, an elusive leader of communist rebel remnants in northern Negros, as the gunman who killed a farmer in Barangay Gawahon, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, apparently over
The Confederation of Sugarcane Producers Association Inc. (CONFED), the country’s leading federation in sugar production, has welcomed the Jalasig Sugarcane Planters Association Inc., into its roster of member-associations. A total of four associations joined CONFED in 2025 and 2026, of
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has identified the motorcycle driver and registered owner involved in a video showing a motorcycle deliberately blocking a responding firetruck in Bacolod City. The incident occurred
