𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 — As Bacolod continues to emerge as one of the most dynamic and promising cities in the Philippines, a new residential development is capturing the attention of discerning investors: Parkville by SMDC. Positioned as the real estate brand’s
• 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 Although there were a few that lost to new challengers during the May 12 elections, the same family names continue to dominate politics in Negros Occidental. However, according to Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, residents
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The sugar produced during this crop year is expected to end almost five percent higher at 1.837 million metric tons, from the initial estimate of 1.782 million MT, Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona disclosed. Despite
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The name of Bacolod elect Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is being floated as among the possible candidates for the House speakership, as the Commission on Elections on Monday declared the Negros based Abang Lingkod partylist as
• 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
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
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,
A dip in the sea provides either respite from the summer heat, or a bit of livelihood for these swimmers at the BREDCO port in Bacolod City.* Francis Villanueva/CCN photo
If we believe in the words of Christ, we certainly would know where to find the true peace, one that will always be effective whatever the situations and conditions of our life are. It’s a peace that comes to us
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The killing spree of civilians perpetrated by the New People’s Army continues without let up, following the admission of the summary execution of three more victims killed on February 28 and March 4, in the barangays
Considering our proneness to sin, we should always remember that there is always hope because God’s mercy is ever available for us. While we should try our best to avoid sin, we know that we can only go so far.
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance designating the third week of May of every year as Bacolod City Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Week in the City of Bacolod to promote, boost, and empower the agricultural sector, was passed by the Bacolod
“Be careful who you trust, even salt looks like sugar” – Anonymous Sometime last year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Advisory No. 2024-1607 warning the public against purchasing and consuming Alter Trade’s “Masco Rocks” because it is unregistered.
In celebration of National Arts Month last February, a group art exhibit titled “JOHN 3:16 – Grateful for God’s Amazing Love,” was launched at the CEMPCO Building along Mabini Street, Bacolod City. The exhibit was hosted by the Christian Artists
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Some local government units in Negros Occidental have adopted the four-day workweek scheme, starting March 9, as part of energy conservation measures amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The compressed four-day workweek has
