BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez said on June 26 he intends to continue serving in the 3rd district of Negros Occidental, and his nephew, Javier “Javi” Lopez Benitez, may join him in politics. Former Rep. Alfredo “Albee”
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson lauded the opening and expansion of the Ceres Pasalubong outside of Bacolod City. When one door closes, another will open as the saying goes, Lacson, who led the ribbon-cutting ceremony
As I was writing this homily, a close friend called to inform me of the death of a mutual acquaintance. Minutes earlier, I received a text about a confrere (and student of mine) who is scheduled for brain surgery with
It seems that those of us who had been hoping and thinking that the COVID virus was on its way out must be realizing now that that is still far from happening. This is because of the latest variant to
With countries responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis by stepping up spending, the rising debt burden of low income and emerging nations needs to be tackled, a study by credit insurance firm Euler Hermes found. A decade
The nation’s total number of recovered coronavirus disease 2019 patients has reached 1,321,050 after 6,912 new recoveries were reported yesterday. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health said recoveries account for 94.5 percent of the total case count
The ashes of former president Benigno Simeon Cojuangco-Aquino III were laid to rest Saturday at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City. After the necrological services at the Church of Gesu inside the campus of his alma mater, Ateneo de
A regular assessment of the mental and emotional stability of policemen will prevent what happened at the Manila Police District headquarters on Friday night when a drunk cop ran amuck, killed one of his colleagues, and injured another. M/Sgt. Reynante
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III A store selling used ready-to-wear (RTW) clothes in Bacolod was issued a notice of violation by the City Legal Office for its alleged failure to abide with the minimum health protocols. The notice, signed by
BY ADRIAN P. NEMES III Central Negros Electric Cooperative acting general manager Danny Pondevilla was elected vice president for the Visayas of the National Association of General Managers of Electric Cooperatives. Pondevilla , who is also the general manager of
The Abanse Negrense Sports Programs, spearheaded by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, which has been promoting collaborations with different local government units in the province of Negros Occidental, recently held a 3-day Refresher and Orientation Course for Basketball Coaches, referees, officiating
• 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
Bacolod city officially recognized Metro Bacolod Hospital and Medical Center (MBHMC) as a partner hospital of the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) yesterday at the Bacolod City Government Center, according to a press release from the Bacolod PIO. Present
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri led the inauguration and blessing of a two-story dormitory worth P14,850,000 inside the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Binalbagan campus on April 15, a press release said. The legacy project of Senator Zubiri
The Abanse Negrense Negros Occidental Softball Team was recently named the champions in the Little League and Senior League categories, and first runner-up for the Junior League category at the Little League Philippine Series – National Finals held at Tanauan
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
