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The legacy of the late Negros Occidental governor  Alfredo  Marañon Jr. was highlighted as Sagay City celebrated its 30th Charter Day on  Thursday, June 11, with the launching of a book on his life.The book, The Life and Times of Alfredo G. Marañon Jr., written by Modesto Sa-onoy, was formally launched during the 30th Charter Day program at the Sagay City Gymnasium as part of the city’s Pearl Cityhood Anniversary celebration.The launching served as one of the highlights of the program, paying tribute to Marañon’s life, public service, and role in helping advance Sagay’s cityhood.Marañon was instrumental in the conversion of Sagay from a municipality into a component city, a milestone that continues to shape the city’s growth, services, and direction 30 years later, a press rele...

The DA price monitoring at the Burgos Public Market.* DA photoVendors in two of the three main public markets in Bacolod City are compliant with the ₱50 per kilo price ceiling set for imported premium rice, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Friday, June 12.The vendors at the Libertad and Central markets were compliant, DA Negros Island Region Director Jose Albert Barrogo said.Most of the vendors at the Burgos Public Market were non-compliant because they purchased their stocks at the previous higher price from their suppliers, he said.However, their suppliers have adjusted the price for their new stock, so they can now sell their imported premium rice at ₱50, Barrogo said.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued EO 118, imposing a nationwide temporary price c...

Police filed complaints for violation of the Violence Against Women and Their Children Act and frustrated homicide against a man who allegedly hit his partner and her senior citizen father with a steel baseball bat in Sagay City.The incident happened in Brgy. Poblacion 1 on Tuesday afternoon, June 9.Police identified the suspect as alias “Onel,” 47.The victims were identified as alias “Eva,” a business owner and the suspect’s partner, and her senior citizen father.Police Lt. Col. Alvimar Flores, Sagay police chief, said on June 12 the suspect and his partner had a misunderstanding before the incident.Investigation showed that the suspect allegedly took a steel baseball bat and repeatedly hit his partner on the head.https://youtu.be/bmhMYoty6OI?si=eEyHZRO1uGzoDcz2...

An American national wanted for qualified trespass to dwelling was arrested in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Thursday morning, June 11.Police identified the arrested person as alias “Jeffrey,” 50, married, a businessman from Long Beach, New York, and presently residing in Purok Banda, Brgy. Bi-ao, Binalbagan.The Binalbagan Municipal Police Station said its tracker team arrested him at around 10:07 a.m. along Carmen Street, Brgy. San Pedro.Police said the arrest was made through a manhunt operation against an other wanted person.The warrant of arrest was issued by the Municipal Trial Court in Binalbagan on June 8 for qualified trespass to dwelling under Article 280 of the Revised Penal Code.The court recommended bail of P36,000 for his temporary liberty.Police sai...

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, 5th from left, with the provincial board members on Independence Day.*CPG photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson marked the 128th Philippine Independence Day on Friday by calling on Negrenses to collectively work for freedom against poverty  and social injustice.Lacson, in his speech during rites held at the Provincial Capitol Park in Bacolod City, said the freedom won in 1898 will be incomplete without widespread economic dignity and institutional equity for the modern Filipino.“Our independence is a constant reminder of our solemn duty to preserve our liberty, promote inclusive development, and work for the betterment of the lives of all Filipinos,” Lacson said."Freedom means more than political independence,"...

Bacoleña youth governance advocate Jemhra Rose Garcia will represent the Philippines in the Global Democracy Fellowship of the Presidential Precinct in the United States.The Presidential Precinct announced on June 11 the 20 fellows from around the world who will join the program in Charlottesville and Williamsburg this summer.Garcia is a former Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson of Brgy. Handumanan, Bacolod City.She is the founder of Project Pagsibol and the Philippine country lead for the Democratic Futures Project of the University of Virginia.She also serves as regional executive director of CANVAS Asia, with work focused on youth governance, civic participation, community organizing, and democracy support.The Global Democracy Fellowship is an immersive program for eme...

The FAO special session.* Lionel Dabbadie FB page photoThe Slow Food Movement in Negros and Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod City was highlighted at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's 181st special session in Rome on Wednesday, June 10.The initiatives were featured during a panel discussion on "Food, Biodiversity, and Community-based Agrifood Systems" at  the FAO Headquarters, Slow Food International Councilor Ramon “Chinchin” Uy Jr. said Thursday.Uy represents Slow Food in Southeast Asia and operates Fresh Start Organic Farm in Negros Occidental.The high-level dialog was inspired by Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement and the Food and Agriculture Organization Zero Hunger Special Ambassador for Europe.The event focused on biodiv...