• 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
The Diwa Filipino Film Festival, in collaboration with the annual Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, is returning to the Seattle Center Armory Loft 2 this June. Among the 30 films selected to celebrate the Filipino spirit and diaspora is “Manokan Country,” a
Tea has long been celebrated as a calming ritual, but recent studies have raised alarms about what might be lurking in the bag itself. Many conventional tea bags are sealed using polypropylene or other plastics. When exposed to boiling water,
The Bachelor of Fine Arts of La Consolacion College (LCC) Bacolod is showcasing the theses of graduating students at the LCC Auditorium, Bacolod City, from April 23 to May 8. The exhibit is the student’s presentation of their visual output
Like years past, the BingoPlus Night 2026 promises to be an evening of glitz, glamor, and star power as the digital entertainment platform celebrates its fourth year on May 19. Befitting this year’s theme, “Step into the Next PLUS,” the
The Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC) reaffirmed its commitment to community care by serving nutritious meals recently to 200 residents of Purok Cubay, Barangay Villamonte. Children and adults enjoyed a wholesome spread of arroz caldo with chicken and egg, bread,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant opened two branches in Bacolod City over the weekend, in time for the celebration of Mother’s Day. Leading the opening of its 111th branch in Ayala Malls Capitol Central Saturday were Patricia
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS The ANI art exhibition by the Mangkas Group of Artists concluded as a standout feature of the 43rd Pasalamat Festival, leaving a lasting mark on the city’s cultural scene. Titled “Mangkasanon Soul: ANI Art Exhibit Melds Mentorship,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A group exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and contemporary perspectives, opened at Ugsad Creative Space along Mabolo-Makiling streets, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City on April 25. Titled “Pamalandong”, the show features the works of 21 Negrense artists and
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc. (PAMET) – Negros Occidental Chapter has been named this year’s recipient of the prestigious Most Outstanding Chapter Award for the Visayas region. This recognition highlights the chapter’s exceptional performance, dedication
It’s to fall in love, of course. But the true love that should fill our mind and heart with desires and concern to reach out to the others, to help and understand them, to find excuses for their shortcomings, quick
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) has recorded 443,884 enrollees in public schools across the region as of June 4, covering learners from kindergarten to senior high school. DepEd-NIR spokesperson Almyr Caezar
FISHING PORT. This port at Sipalay City is busy in the mornings, as arriving fishermen dock, while barongoy or flying fish is dried under the sun.* Roger Beltran photo
• 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
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total of 1,788.9 hectares of sugarcane plantations, impacting 869 farmers across four provinces in the Visayas, have been affected by pest infestations, according to data released by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as of May
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution supporting and commending the Bacolod Circular Biohubs for conducting pre-orientation seminar on waste management at La Consolacion College Amistad to different barangays in Bacolod City, was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday. The
