FILL ‘ER UP. Motorists queue to fill up gas tanks yesterday, in anticipation of significant fuel price increases set for today and the rest of the week, which is a result of the US-Israel war in Iran.* Andrew Altarejos photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned several units of heavy farm equipment in Barangay Libacao, Himamaylan City, late Sunday night The Bureau of Fire Protection – Himamaylan City said the fire was estimated
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Three hundred new policemen and women are up for recruitment in Negros Island Region. PLt. Col. Joem Malong, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office- Negros Island Region, yesterday said that they are now accepting applicants. The
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 17-year-old girl died on Monday morning after allegedly being mauled by her own father with a steel pipe, inside their home in Barangay Rizal, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The victim, identified as alias ‘Precious,’ was
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Four more police personnel were recognized and honored by the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region for exemplary service, on March 9 at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City. PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay,
The city government has called on fuel retailers to strictly comply with oil price regulations as global market pressures continue to affect fuel costs, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said. The City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) has
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance declaring E-waste as hazardous materials, establishing strict guidelines and regulations for the collection, handling, storage, and disposal in Bacolod City, was recently passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod on third and final reading. Authored
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Mayor Greg Gasataya said that the Bacolod City government is in the final stages of preparing for the implementation of a four-day work week for government employees, following a recent directive from Malacañang. The mayor convened
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With some local government units in Negros having adopted a four-day work week to cushion the impact of fuel prices hikes, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero also urged private companies
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Megaworld Corporation has committed to donating a plot of land to the City of Bacolod for the construction of a police substation, Emergency Medical Services base, and a Bureau of Fire Protection facility. According to Mayor
Former Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose is set to return to the Philippines for the second time in seven months as his ArenaPlus family welcomes him back for another landmark event on April 11 at the SM Mall of Asia
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Social Welfare and Development reported the distribution of P137,295,000 in fuel subsidy to 27,549 tricycle drivers in Negros Island Region, as of April 8. In a report, DSWD said it is targeting to
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), under the leadership of PCol Eugene Rebadomia, Officer-in-Charge, recognized outstanding winners of the Poster-Making Contest in line with the National Women’s Month Celebration 2026, during a flag raising and awarding ceremony at the BCPO
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A week-long gun ban will be enforced in Bacolod City, in coordination with the upcoming celebration of the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival. According to Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) OIC Director Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia,
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bureau of Fire Protection in Bacolod City has reported a daily average of two to three grass fire responses throughout the month of April. City Fire Marshal Superintendent Jenny Mae Masip confirmed that the city
That stone is, of course, our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rejected by the leading men of his time here on earth. They always tried to find fault in him. He was subjected to all kinds of suspicion. And finally,
