With the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King followed by that of the first Sunday of Advent, we are marking both the end of a liturgical year and the beginning of another one. Such celebrations should make
The Department of Energy reported the country’s installed renewable energy capacity as having increased by 16 percent this year, underscoring the growing shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. RE capacity has reached 5,713.3 megawatts as of end-September, higher
What is the themesong of OFWs and LSIs? I bet it is: Frank Sinatra’s hit “I’ll be home for Christmas”, because many of those who had saved for years for a homecoming this year, are frustrated and disappointed because
US drug regulators gave emergency approval to a Covid-19 antibody therapy on Saturday and G20 nations pushed for global access to vaccines as the pandemic led to further closures in parts of the world. With cases surpassing 12
The total cost of assistance for families affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, which recently battered a large area of Luzon, has reached P125.725 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said in its update yesterday.
The Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday that 92 percent of those who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have recovered. In its latest bulletin, the DOH said the country logged 10,957 new recoveries, pushing the
The 79th Infantry Battalion Community Support Program being implemented in remote areas of Negros Occidental, in tandem with local government units, was reported to be gaining ground, with more sympathizers and supporters of the New People’s Army pledging allegiance
Gordon Hayward has agreed to a 4-year, $120-million deal to join the Charlotte Hornets, according to an ESPN report Saturday. The monster deal punctuates a busy week for Charlotte, which drafted point guard LaMelo Ball at No. 3
Daniil Medvedev sent Rafael Nadal packing after a grueling slugfest at the ATP Finals in London on Saturday to set up a title match against Novak Djokovic’s conqueror Dominic Thiem. The Spanish world number two, who has never
Five Sanman fighters, including bantamweight Aston “Mighty” Palicte of Bago City in Negros Occidental, all scored technical knockout victories against respective opponents in “The Restart” boxing promotion at the Sanman Boxing Gym in General Santos City Saturday night.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The 28th edition of Panaad sa Negros Festival kicks off today, with more than 1,100 security forces, including force multipliers, tasked to secure the festival site at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ongoing drought created further havoc on rice and corn crops in Negros Occidental, with the damage placed by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist at P184,764.120.11, as of April 16. Also affected are 4,574 farmers,
Mayor Narciso “Narwin” Javelosa, Jr. congratulated all the athletes, teachers, and staff who represented Sagay City in the recently concluded Palarong Panlalawigan, during a courtesy call at the Mayor’s Office on April 18. Javelosa said he is grateful to all
A fireman trains his hose at the fire that destroyed 16 houses and damaged 3 at Barangay 18, Bacolod City on Saturday.* Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A P50 million Water District Rehabilitatiion and Waterline Improvement project is soon to benefit Kabankalan City residents in Negros Occidental, following its groundbreaking on April 15, which was led by Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri.
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros is holding simultaneous group art exhibitions, at The Bacolod City Pavilion and the Balay Kalamay at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, for the duration of the Panaad sa
