January 23, 2021

222 Neg. Occ. Brgys drug-cleared: PDEA

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said yesterday that 222 out of 601 barangays of Negros Occidental, or equivalent to 36.94 percent, have been declared drug-cleared. But Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who attended the anti-drug summit yesterday

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City ready for influx of tourists

BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Preparations are now in place for the possible influx of tourists and other non-essential travelers to Bacolod following the executive order issued of Mayor Evelio Leonardia that allows their entrance to the city. But Councilor

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AFP extends assistance to flood-affected LGUs

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN More than 1,000 families in the cities of Victorias, Sagay, and Escalante in Negros Occidental availed of humanitarian assistance from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command, in tandem with the GMA Kapuso Foundation- Cebu,

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Road clearing ops extended to March 15

BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Clearing operations against illegal structures in Bacolod City have been extended until March 15, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran said yesterday. Famillaran said they met with Department of Interior and Local Government provincial head, Ma.

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NegOr allots P40M for vaccine purchase

Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo said yesterday that the provincial government has reserved P40 million for the procurement of vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019. Degamo made the announcement during the “Pagdu-aw sa Negros Oriental: Explain, Explain, Explain” activity of

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‘No Time To Die’ delayed anew

Much-delayed James Bond movie “No Time To Die” was postponed again due to the pandemic Thursday, with studio MGM confirming 007’s next mission will not take place until October. The release of the 25th installment of the fictional British spy

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Sense of responsibility and abandonment

We should develop the proper sense of responsibility and abandonment. Given our human condition that is marked both by power and weakness, talents and limitations, we should feel responsible for everything in our life as much as possible, as well

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Coordination meeting held for hosting of provincial, regional meets

The Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Occidental recently held a coordination meeting with the counterpart committee chairs from the provincial government of Negros Occidental, Bacolod City government, and DepEd Division of Bacolod City for the upcoming 2024 Provincial Athletic Association

DSB mayor to retire from politics

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN After 29 years of rendering service to the government, Don Salvador Benedicto Mayor Marxlen dela Cruz will retire from politics. The three-term stint of Dela Cruz as mayor of Don Salvador Benedicto ends in 2025. I

Cobra Energy Drink dominates to secure win over Vitamilk

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The cross is necessary in our life

We have to realize that we need the cross. Whether we like it or not, the cross will be unavoidable in our life due to our wounded human condition. We should, therefore, develop the proper attitude toward it, and that

NIR bill almost finished – DILG chief

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Following its approval by the Philippine Senate, the Negros Island Region bill is now almost finished, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. disclosed yesterday. Abalos, who attended the series of activities in Victorias

PSO, NOFA, coaches meet for U-19 qualifiers

As the provincial government of Negros Occidental gears up for the upcoming U-19 qualifier, in collaboration with the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA), the Provincial Sports Office, led by Anthony Carlo Agustin, convened a consultative meeting with all the participating