• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A barangay captain and three others linked to the Election Day shooting incident in Silay City, Negros Occidental, are facing charges for murder and frustrated murder, which were filed yesterday, after inquest proceedings. Charged were Lantad
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Returning First District Rep. Julio Ledesma IV will be pushing for the establishment of another airport in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Ledesma, who was proclaimed on Wednesday as the winner of the Negros Occidental 1st
RATIONING. A water tanker from the municipality of Ilog assists in water rationing efforts for the internally displaced families affected by the restiveness of the Kanlaon Volcano at the La Castellana National High School.* La Castellana LGU FB photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A Bacoleño has suffered serious burns after accidentally making contact with a high-voltage power line, while attempting a do-it-yourself internet cable installation on Wednesday at Purok Malipayon in Barangay 35, Bacolod City. The incident, according to
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region reported the dismantling of suspected drug den in Barangay Poblacion, Sibulan, Negros Oriental on Tuesday. The operation resulted in the arrest of three drug suspects and the recovery of
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod councilor-elect Wilson Gamboa, Jr., thanked the people of Bacolod City, as well as his supporters for their trust and belief in Team El Cid’s vision and goals. “This victory is not mine alone and that
The secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) believes that the dominance of political dynasties and celebrities in the recent election poses significant challenges to good governance in Philippine politics. Long time labor advocate Wennie Sancho said
Do you have difficulty praying? Try to check if you are in love—that is, in love with God and with everybody else. Without that love, it’s not possible to truly pray. At best, we can give some appearances of prayer,
According to a new report from the Philippine Observatory on Democracy (POD), a consortium composed of different Ateneo schools and partner institutions, voter turnout in the Philippines is high but civic engagement tends to drop after voting. A total of
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, a proud Bisaya founder of NightOwl AI, has been awarded the AI & Learning Award at the inaugural She Shapes AI Global Awards. The ceremony, held at University College London, celebrated her exceptional contributions to linguistic
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced an open house for its new Bacolod Philippines Temple, from April 16 through May 2. Located along the Bacolod-Silay Access Road in Barangay Bata, the temple represents
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR) has issued a cease, desist, and refrain the operations of the Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI) expansion. EMB-NIR Regional Director
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS Barangay Granada in Bacolod City celebrated its 124th charter anniversary and the highlight of its annual Pasigabong Festival on April 11. Seven contingents competed in the Pasigabong Festival street and arena dance competition, with the Father Gratian
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senate deputy majority leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito filed a resolution on Wednesday, directing the Senate committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the alleged over-importation of
Bacolod City through the Bacolod City Tourism Office officially unveiled a revolutionary pavilion concept that bridges a century of history with the city’s modern-day festive spirit as the Panaad sa Negros Festival commemorates its landmark 30th year in Panaad Park
Innovative map-based social platform Jagat is taking the spirit of the Easter Sunday Treasure Hunt over the holidays straight to the real and busy streets of the Philippines with Coin Hunt, its newest and most exciting event to date. Since
