• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Commission on Elections assured that the elections will push through in Kanlaon-affected areas on May 12, unless the volcano erupts on that very day, on Friday disclosed Atty. Jossil Macute, Comelec assistant regional director for
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The police and military have deployed their respective Quick Reaction Forces (QRF) in strategic areas of Negros Oriental, especially in the third district of the province, to be able to immediately address any security issues that
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has endorsed, as of May 9, an initial set of 21 candidates, coming from a mix of political parties, running for various elected posts in Negros Occidental, including highly urbanized Bacolod
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) recently kicked off a series of workshops to update their Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan and align it with the national disaster program. The 2-day workshop was facilitated by the Office of the Civil Defense,
Negros Power yesterday said that it is fully prepared to ensure a reliable power supply throughout the upcoming National and Local Elections on May 12, with a comprehensive contingency plan dubbed “Oplan Halalan 2025.” According to a press release, the
STORYTIME. The Sagay City Public Library staff holding a story telling activity for children at an elementary school over the summer break.* Sagay City Public Library photo
Given the way we are in this world, marked as it is with frequent inconsistencies and infidelities, we need to see to it that this business of making daily renewals of our commitments to God and to everybody else should
As the May 12 elections approach, let us take this weekend to remind ourselves that the power to shape our nation’s future lies in the hands of every voter. This pivotal moment demands not just participation but discernment. Voting wisely
The local stock market and currency closed stronger on the last trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) gained 1.08 percent to 6,458.20 while All Shares also rose 0.60 percent to 3,762.85. Except for Mining and Oil,
Again, Christ himself tells us very clearly what true love for him involves or, shall we say, requires. “He that has my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves me,” he said. “And he that loves me, shall
A Transition Coordination Meeting was held at the City Mayor’s Office yesterday to discuss preparations for the smooth and orderly turnover of duties and responsibilities in the local government, a press release from Bacolod PIO said. The meeting gathered members
The Perfectskin Summer Basketball League wrapped up its 2025 season with electrifying finals matches and a heart-pounding atmosphere that brought the community together in celebration of youth sports and sportsmanship. BATTLE FOR THIRD PLACE In the 10U division, Talisay Sharks
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Admitting that the Capitol’s One Hospital Command (OHC) is not a perfect system, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said it only needs some refinements, amid criticisms by some former politicians. OHC facilitates medical transport and patient
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,
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
