• GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than 2,500 tons of molasses from the BISCOM sugar manufacturing company have reportedly spilled into a river in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, leading to a fish kill in one of the four affected barangays of the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 5th district Representative Emilio Bernardino Yulo III has the full support of the Lakas CMD party headed by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, disclosed Abang Lingkod Rep. Stephen “Caraps” Paduano on Tuesday. The announcement of
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Amid continued restiveness of Kanlaon Volcano, Mayor Rex Jalando-on has prohibited mass gatherings at the public plaza and the oval of Doña Hortensia Salas-Benedicto National High School, in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. The executive order
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Health Office reported an increase of 1,309 dengue cases, with seven deaths in Negros Occidental, as of April 19, compared to 383 cases in the same period last year. The total dengue cases reported
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation and the Federation of Senior Citizens Association (FSCAP) in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, finally have a new building of their own. Mayor Marvin Malacon and Board Member Andrew Montelibano led on Tuesday the inauguration and
MEMORIAL. A portrait of the late Pope Francis has been installed to the right of the main altar at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City, giving the faithful a space for prayers and reflection on the life and contributions of the beloved leader of the Catholic church.* Andrew Altarejos photo
Given the temper of the times, we really need to incorporate these attitudes, virtues and practices into our system. In other words, we need to live temperance now that we are wallowing in a very intoxicating addicting world of the
“All art is political in the sense that it serves someone’s politics” – August Wilson What does a lawmaker do? In the Philippines, lawmakers are Congressmen and Senators whose roles are very crucial as they are significant factors in reshaping
As the Department of Education convened its largest executive committee meeting yet on the “alarming rise” of student bullying nationwide, stakeholders have agreed on at least two immediate measures thus far: enhanced police visibility and more security cameras near campuses.
• ROGER D. BELTRAN Last week, people all over the world marked Holy Week – a meaningful time for Christians to reflect, remember, and honor their faith. One of the most powerful parts of the week came through religious and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Pollution Adjudication Board has affirmed the issuance of interim Cease and Desist Order (CDO) by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) 6 to the Binalbagan-Isabela Sugar Company (BISCOM) in Negros Occidental, in connection with last month’s
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The remnants of the New People’s Army are employing violent activities, targeting civilians they accuse as military informants, as part of their diversionary tactics to lessen the pressure against them, according to the Philippine Army. Because
A uniquely Silaynon slice-of-life story is making its way to the screen with the short comedy film “Hoy! Pili Ka Na!”, directed and produced by Banjo Hinolan. The film will premiere at the Cine Kahirup: Silay City Film Festival 2025,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The conduct of the anti-illegal gambling drive in Negros Occidental appears to have been slowing down, as indicated by the fewer operations initiated and arrested suspects this year, compared to 2024. A report presented by the
One of the things most tourists in Japan have a problem with is the lack of public trash bins, which forces us to hold on to pieces of waste until we can find a trash can, which is usually either
May is always a special time of the year to celebrate flowers and nature’s beauty. And the Negros Occidental Garden Club did just that at its recent general assembly held at the Acacia Hotel in Bacolod City. Appropriately, the club’s
