BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two more suspected rebels died in another encounter yesterday with troopers of the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police in Brgy. Nagbinlod, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. The gunbattle occured as the New People’s
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Slight increase were noted in the prices of pork and carabao beef in various markets of Negros Occidental this week. Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the price of carabao beef is now at P268.90 per
PEACE RALLY. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Michael Samson, and provincial police director, Col. Romy Palgue lead the peace and prayer rally at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo
Recent reports have it that cases of mental health issues are increasing. That should not be a surprise, given the current situation we are in. I can imagine that there must be quite a number of people sinking in states
What is the new fashion statement today? I give the reader one guess. I am sure many will guess right, but for those who are doubtful, let me see if you agree. I think the new fashion statement is via
As countries like the Philippines suffer from debilitating delays in their COVID-19 mass vaccination programs, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a “stockpile” of vaccines and called on them to share with the rest of
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over yesterday to the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation the P12 million funds allocated by the provincial government for the rehabilitation program of micro-businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis. Lacson turned over the
Around 14.5 million non-elderly adult Filipinos with certain pre-existing conditions are next in the vaccination priority line after the seniors, as a health expert urged the public to have themselves checked for illnesses. In an online media forum yesterday, Inter-Agency
The country recorded 10,016 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day number of cases since the start of the pandemic, even as 78 more patients have beaten the disease for a total of 603,213 recovered cases yesterday. In its 4 p.m.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday announced a Coast Guard ship may be stationed off Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea to monitor the large number of Chinese vessels that have massed in the vicinity since March 7. Lorenzana,
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said that incumbent elected officials of Partido Demokratikong Pilipino in Negros Occidental are supporting his reelection bid for his third and final term as governor of the province. “I know for
Marvin Alob, a former janitor at a local bank, has transformed his life from cleaning floors to standing atop the podium as a certified coach and bodybuilding champion. At 46-years-old, he defies age stereotypes and proves that with determination and
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Provincial Health Office has logged 14 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Negros Occidental, as of May 6. Of the probable cases in the province, 33 others turned out negative, while 17 others
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The long arm of the law has finally caught up with a leader of a New People’s Army, who was allegedly involved in the death of Negrense soldier, PFC Rodelo Alfanza, following an encounter in Tubongan,
We should never take for granted the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in our life. He is God who continues to guide us, to abidingly intervene in our life, prompting us about what to think, say and do. This
• YASMIN PASCUAL-DORMIDO The University of St. La Salle won the 1st Negros Island Private Schools Athletic Association (NIPRISAA) perpetual trophy, having won the most number of medals (209) to end up as the first champion of the recently-concluded sports
