The City of Victorias has obtained a total of P13 million cash grant to develop a birdwatching site in the famous Gawahon Ecopark. The northern Negros city, the lone winner from Negros Occidental, received P8 million in the nationwide Tourism
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Elizabeth Felicias Gaston-Puey, popularly known as “Christy Love,” celebrated her 80th birthday recently at Nature’s Village, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Beth started her career as a disc jockey at the Manila Broadcasting Company-Bacolod (DYEZ) in 1980,
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Senator Robin Padilla, chair of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, administered the oath of office of Negros Press Club president Erwin “Ambo” Delilan at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on
Park Inn by Radisson proudly announces the appointment of two culinary virtuosos to spearhead its gastronomic endeavors in Bacolod and Iloilo, a press release from the hotel management said. Chef Rufino “Fines” Dungca Jr. assumes the role of Executive Chef
More than 250 public school teachers, Early Childhood Care and Development Workers, Parents-Teachers Associations officers, barangay officials, and local government officials of Murcia participated in the Murcia Municipal Education Summit conducted on March 21 at Resorts Negrense, Bacolod City. Spearheaded
CHAMPION. Brgy. Cabanbanan bested 16 other barangays and clinched the championship and P100,000 in the Street and Arena Dance Competition in the 2024 Himaya Festival of Himamaylan City on April 7.* Himamaylan LGU photo
When was the last time you slowed down? If you can’t recall, perhaps it’s time to take it easy and enjoy yourself. I’m guilty of not allowing myself to rest or take short breaks. I often convince myself that I
• ANDREW ALTAREJOS Barangay Cabanbanan was hailed the grand champion of this year’s Himaya Festival street dance and arena competition held at Himamaylan National High School in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Sunday. It also won Best in Production Design
The Negros Museum, in partnership with the Korea-Philippines Festival Cultural Exchange Association, will have an exhibit on the traditional Korean art on April 19 to 22. Three Korean women visual artists will showcase their artworks, namely Park Sang Jeong, Kim
• ROGER D. BELTRAN Last week, communities around the world entered into the solemnity of Holy Week, a time of reflection, remembrance, and reverence for Christians worldwide. Among the myriad ways in which this sacred time is observed, religious and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade strongly condemned the killing spree of innocent civilians carried out and admitted by the New People’s Army in Negros Occidental. These acts of violence are not only abhorrent, but also a
DEVOTION. Vendors selling devotional items across the San Vicente Ferrer Parish-Shrine, also known as “Vito Church” located at Barangay Vito in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.* Andrew Altarejos photo
Coast Guard personnel rescuing six fishermen from a capsized boat off the coastline of Silay City in Negros Occidental.* PCG photo
ASSISTANCE. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson distributed a total of P415,000 cash assistance to 47 families affected by recent fire incidents in Negros Occidental, and 17 Child Development Workers from various local government units, who retired from last year, at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A marijuana plantation was discovered and raided on Tuesday by the police in Sitio Bedio, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Seized at the plantation were 132 fully grown marijuana plants, estimated at 20 kilos.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is leveling up its engagement with the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) in a move to further improve the collaboration of both institutions for the benefit of government employees nationwide. “We are committed to
