• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Three members of a family were found dead early morning of May 2, outside their respective homes at Sitio Guinam-an in Barangay Buenavista, Murcia. Negros Occidental. All of the victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, having
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Provincial government Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz yesterday said that the selling of rice P20 per kilo to the prioritized sectors in Negros Occidental, will start after the May 12 elections. The Commission on Elections has imposed
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Pursuit operations against remnants of the New People’s Army in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, led to series of encounters on May 1, and the death of a suspected rebel, as well as the recovery of high
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 2,827 Army soldiers stationed in Negros Island Region, and Regions 6 and 7, were tapped for election duties during the May 12 polls, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command
The Bacolod City Tourism Development Office, led by Chief Tourism Operations Officer Ma. Teresa Manalili, successfully facilitated the recent election of officers for the newly formed Bacolod Hotel Alliance. The initiative marks a significant step in uniting accommodation establishments and
Victorias City made history as the first local government unit (LGU) in the country, especially in the newly created Negros Island Region, to fully subsidize the Social Security System (SSS) contributions of its Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition
MARKET DAY. Fresh produce, native delicacies, and other deals were available at the Talisay City Public Market yesterday, which was a market day.* Talisay City PIO photo
We should just firm up our conviction about how Christ is always caring for us. His ways may be mysterious and can escape our notice, but we should not forget that there is no moment in our life when Christ
“All legislation is founded upon the principle of mutual concession.” — Henry Clay In running a city, it is most important that programs and services committed and promised are realized upon assumption of office. Campaigning and winning an election is
A partnership between the Department of Information and Communications Technology and Google Philippines is expected to boost digital literacy campaigns and content moderation to combat fake news, as they have agreed to coordinate for stronger online safeguards, smarter artificial intelligence
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the deployment of “libre sakay” services across various areas in Bacolod City today, in response to the scheduled transport strike by members of the transport sector, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications
GRASS FIRE. Volunteer firefighters were among those who responded to contain a grass fire that broke out at Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City yesterday afternoon.* Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Around 200 participants from various sectors across Bacolod City and the Negros Island Region convened yesterday, April 15, for “Istorya Basura: Rethinking Bacolod’s Waste Solutions.” The public forum focused on the implications of waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested a street-level drug suspect and recovered over P442,000 worth of illegal drugs during two separate buy-bust operations on Sunday. The first operation, led by the City Drug Enforcement Unit,
RING OPEN. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Senator JV Ejercito, along with Negros Occidental board members, representatives, chief executives, and other officials, ring open the 30th Panaad sa Negros festival in Brgy Mansilingan, Bacolod City.* Mayor Rowena Lopez Lizares FB photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has committed to a zero corruption environment, following the termination of job order personnel linked to illegal fixing activities. In a statement, OIC Regional Director Jeck Conlu reaffirmed the
