• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two siblings, both minors, died, while their grandfather who tried to rescue them was injured early Tuesday morning, when a fire broke out at their house in Purok Lison, Barangay 1 in Bacolod City. The fatalities
CONTRABAND. The P12.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes seized by PNP Maritime Command personnel in Brgy. Tiling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental.*
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With the recent conclusion of the May 12 polls, politics in 2028 is already being discussed by politicians. With his term is set to expire in three years, reelected Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the continued
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The volume of crime incidents in Negros Occidental from January to May 15 this year, was reported by the police to have reduced by 23.53 percent, compared to the same period in 2024. A report presented
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The City Legal Officer has given department heads of the City Government of Bacolod until June 2 to turn over all pertinent documents necessary to ensure a smooth turnover to the incoming administration before June 30.
The president of the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) supports the call of Senator Erwin Tulfo and other lawmakers for the review or possible revocation of franchises of underperforming electric cooperatives (ECs). In a statement,
That’s what Christ told his disciples, (cfr. Jn 15,4) and now to all of us. This was when he talked about the vine and branches. “I am the vine, you are the branches,” he said. “He that abides in me,
The private-sector led Digital Media Standards Coalition, which includes more than 10 groups, was recently launched to support the government in its fight against misinformation and false narratives in the digital space. “We are hoping that we will be able
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
Philippine shares dropped anew on Tuesday as investors opted to scale back their holdings, while the peso moved sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped by 1.85 percent to 6,335.33 while All Shares also fell by 1.20 percent to
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Bacolod City has officially integrated a high-tech Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring by its new contractor, International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist Inc. (ISWIMS), to ensure real-time tracking of waste collection activities across the city. The
• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR. The Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOcPPO) reported significant strides in their law enforcement efforts in 2025, seizing over P30 million worth of illegal fishing paraphernalia and smuggled items. According to the NOcPPO accomplishments report,
ILLUMINATED. The San Diego Pro-Cathedral, in Silay City, Negros Occidental, marked its 100th anniversary on January 12 with a newly illuminated exterior.* Silay City PIO photo
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The official representative of Bacolod City to the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 paid a call on the Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday to ask for support and guidance as she prepares for the national pageant on May 1.
This is what we can gather from that gospel episode of Christ curing a paralytic. (cfr. Mk 2,1-12) That’s because it is our spiritual health that has greater importance than our bodily health. After all, as he said, “The Spirit
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Golden Football Club (Golden FC) is set to represent Bacolod City in the upcoming La Liga International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place at Bangkok Thonburi, Thailand, from February 5 to 8. The Golden
