February 1, 2021

Marriage is no joke

For fun, people nowadays often make and trade jokes about marriage. Some of the recent ones that managed to tickle me are the following: I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me. (Bill Clinton)

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How long, Lord God, how long?

What’s new? That used to be the question friends asked each other when they meet. Now, they ask the same questions, but the chances are that the answers will focus on the number of COVID cases, not only locally, but

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Responding to aggression

China’s new law authorizing its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy other countries’ structures on disputed islands is fair warning for the Philippines to craft a stronger position with ASEAN countries against it, University of the Philippines

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Photo of the Day

PROTOCOL. This child was pictured inside the Bacolod Cathedral on Jan. 23 despite an order prohibiting minors below 15 years old from going outside their homes* Terence Philip Nemenzo Talorete photo

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Agri losses reach P110 million: OPA

BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Even though the losses in agricultural crops in Negros Occidental due to recent floods have already hit P110 million, the supply of these products in the province will not be affected. The assurance came from

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PH to get vaccines this month

The country is set to receive the first wave of Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines from the Covax facility starting mid-February. In a letter addressed to the Department of Health, Covax facility managing director Aurélia Nguyen said their

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CAFGU man shot dead, two minors nabbed

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Fresh armed hostilities ensued between Army soldiers and New People’s Army rebels, tagged as suspects behind the liquidation of a government militiaman, in Brgy. Luz, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Saturday. Col. Michael Samson, acting commander

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Guns seized

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Assorted guns and ammunition were seized by the police in simultaneous raids on Jan. 30 in Purok Bino, Brgy. Oringao in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, that also led to the arrest of three suspects. Armed with

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‘Balay Hilway’ launched in 3rd District

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Francisco Benitez is pushing for a long term solution to provide resilient and safe housing options for Negros Occidental 3rd district residents, especially the informal settlers. Benitez, who chairs the House Committee on Housing and

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Carmeli’s 18th: A theatrical debut

Steeped in tradition, most debut celebrations in the Philippines conjure images of formalities and elaborate ceremonies. However, one debutant from Bacolod City is rewriting the script of the classic Filipino debut. Carmeli Cordero’s 18th birthday celebration commits to being anything

Speaker reiterates unwavering support for Armed Forces

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday told soldiers that a grateful nation and its leaders have not overlooked their sacrifices and crucial service, assuring them of his unwavering commitment to see to it that they are well-equipped and taken care

New Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen crowned

Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Barangay X, Victorias City was crowned Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 and the city’s newest ambassadress on March 22, at the City Coliseum. Celeste bagged numerous minor and special awards, including the Best in Evening Gown, Best

Good Friday liquor ban in EB Magalona

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A total liquor ban will take effect on March 29, Good Friday, in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental. The 24-hour liquor ban was ordered by Mayor Marvin Malacon, in his Executive Order No. 31, series of 2024.

NegOcc to get 31 super health centers – Senator Go

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced yesterday that Negros Occidental will have 31 super health centers, with some already near completion. Go, who inspected the super health centers constructed in the cities of Himamaylan, Bacolod, and

Empowering women and children

Two of my primary advocacies focus on women and children with special needs. I am delighted that my personal celebration of Women’s Month included two activities where I reunited with young women, and children with special needs on separate occasions.