• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the chaos and reported gunfire inside the Senate building, warning that any attempt to undermine legal and democratic processes could erode public trust
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday described the recent incident at the Senate as “embarrassing,” as he joined the clamor for an impartial probe amid doubts raised by some sectors that the reported gunshots were
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology clarified yesterday that the “banaag” or crater glow observed at Kanlaon Volcano should not be taken as a sign of an impending hazardous eruption, explaining that the phenomenon is
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A Mindanao-based sugar federation has urged government regulators and industry stakeholders to adopt a cautious approach to sugar importation, stressing the need to prioritize locally produced sugar to protect the country’s sugar industry and the livelihoods
SHEPHERDS. Bishop Louie Galbines of Kabankalan, who was appointed the new shepherd of Bacolod by Pope Leo XIV, embraces his predecessor, Bishop Patricio Buzon at the Bishop’s Palace in Bacolod City.* Michael Angelo Gumban Cubos photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A broad coalition of civil society organizations, youth groups, and faith-based institutions formally launched the Zero Waste Alliance – Negros Occidental to oppose thermal-based technologies for Bacolod’s proposed waste-to-energy project in the city’s sanitary landfill in
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Bacolod Transport President Rudy Catedral said that at least 700 unconsolidated jeepney drivers from their group BACOD/Manibela were among included in the first batch of the fuel subsidy payout in Bacolod. He said that approximately 85
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance establishing child healthy zones in all public and private schools, and child development centers in Bacolod City, was passed on first reading by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday. The proposed ordinance authored by Councilor
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The half road closure requested by the Circulo de Bacolod (CDB) was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod for the staging of the Santa Cruz de Mayo (or Holy Month of May) procession in Bacolod City
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Paddle City, a premier pickleball destination, officially opened its doors yesterday along Magsaysay Avenue in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. The complex launched with seven international-standard and tournament-ready courts. Designed as a multi-use lifestyle hub, the facility
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 42-year-old former convict was sent back behind bars after police seized P2,584,000 worth of suspected shabu during a drug sting in Purok Malipayon, Barangay 12, Bacolod City, yesterday afternoon, June 5. Police identified the suspect
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A mobile phone technician, who is currently at large, is facing charges for violating the Anti-Fencing Law after purchasing two smartphones that were stolen from a local doctor during a recent robbery. The suspect, who operates
RUINS. Kids hang out at the remains of the old port of Silay City in Barangay Mambulac, which was once the longest in Asia.* Andrew Altarejos photo
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 34-year-old theft suspect was apprehended after being assaulted by a crowd of bystanders in the downtown area of Bacolod City, following a snatching incident. According to Police Station 1 Commander Police Major Rhondyl Tapang, the
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The family of fallen soldier PFC John Rey Brasil has requested that he be laid to rest on July 1, which coincides with the birthday of his wife, in a final gesture of togetherness, despite his
• THERESA MAE DULMAN At least 20 vehicles were impounded and seven structures were demolished during a multi-agency road-clearing operation in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City, on Thursday, June 4. Led by the City Legal Office (CLO) Enforcement Team under retired
