• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With the May 12 elections fast approaching, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer enjoined candidates and their supporters to avoid resorting to negative campaigning by deliberately spreading negative information about their
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday announced it will place all its stations in Negros Island Region on full alert, starting today, April 16, as part of its efforts to secure the Holy Week celebration
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The dengue related deaths in Negros Occidental, including the highly urbanized city of Bacolod, have risen to nine, as dengue cases increased further to almost 1,984, as of April 5. Among the nine fatalities, two were
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and former Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, senatorial candidates under the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, are campaigning on a platform of sweeping budget reforms and stronger anti-corruption measures,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City led by Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran urged all Bacolodnons to observe health and safety precautions during the Holy Week. The resolution, unanimously approved by the Sanggunian, said the Holy
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Thirty-three graduating Electrical Engineering students from STI West Negros University embarked on a field trip on April 10, visiting the facilities of Negros Power as part of their industry immersion program. The visit provided students with
VOTING MACHINES. The Automated Counting Machines that will be used during the May 12 elections have started to arrive in Bacolod City.* Atty. Revo Sorbito photo
That Christ knew that he would be betrayed by one of those close to him and thus suffer the consequences—his passion and death on the cross (cfr. Mt 26,14-25)—should remind us that we too would be betrayed, if not by
According to scientists in 14 studies recently published simultaneously, “alarming” levels of microplastic has been found in major rivers across Europe. “The pollution is present in all European rivers” studied, said French scientist Jean-Francois Ghiglione, who coordinated the large-scale operation
The Christian Artists National Various Arts Society (CANVAS) will be holding a group art exhibit on April 27 to 30 at the 3rd floor of Cempco Inn, Barangay 16, Mabini St., Bacolod City. Titled, “Lilies of Resurrection,” the exhibit is
BUSTED. Police operatives confiscate 2.5 kilograms of suspected shabu from an arrested drug suspect in Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City.* BCPO photo
In a thrilling finish at the Msgr. John Liu Activity Center, John Carl Lamonte sank a buzzer-beating jumper from the free-throw line to lift the University of St. La Salle (USLS) to a dramatic 53-51 victory over the Talisay Sharks,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Bacolod City Police Office scored another major accomplishment in their anti-illegal drug operations, following the recovery of P1.11 million worth of suspected shabu from an arrested drug suspect on Thursday. In a statement, BCPO said
• 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
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The City Legal Officer has given department heads of the City Government of Bacolod until June 2 to turn over all pertinent documents necessary to ensure a smooth turnover to the incoming administration before June 30.
That’s what Christ told his disciples, (cfr. Jn 15,4) and now to all of us. This was when he talked about the vine and branches. “I am the vine, you are the branches,” he said. “He that abides in me,
