BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson is seeking divine intervention to calm down Kanlaon Volcano which remains restive almost a month after it erupted on Dec. 9. “What we need right now is divine intervention – almost a miracle – for the volcano to suddenly calm down...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government of Canlaon in Negros Oriental is seeking additional assistance from the national government, non-government organizations (NGOs), and private sectors for displaced families affected by Kanlaon Volcano. CARDENAS. (Photo via Salta Canlaon Official) Mayor Jose...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on Sunday, Dec. 30 the timeless influence of de facto national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Filipinos. "Ngayong araw, buong puso nating ginugunita ang buhay at...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) commemorates the 128 th anniversary of the martyrdom of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, through a wreath-laying ceremony led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Rizal Park in Manila on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo: Mark Balmores / MANILA...
One hundred twenty-eight years ago, rifle shots echoed during what was an otherwise quiet morning at Bagumbayan. With the Manila Bay as a backdrop, onlookers watched a lone figure tumble to the ground. The 35-year-old Jose Rizal fell dead, executed by firing squad, composed of Filipino soldiers...
PEACE-MAKER As we marked our 88th birthday last Dec. 26, 2024, we found ourself reflecting on a life spent in the service of our nation and the greater cause of peace in the world. It has been 60 years since we first entered public life, a journey filled with victories and defeats, successes and...
In a show of confidence in RFM Corporation, which has seen its profits rise this year, the food and beverage firm's chief executive, Jose Ma. A. Concepcion III, has been steadily increasing his shareholdings in the company. Based on five disclosures to the Philippine Stock Exchange since Nov. 27,...
The Ty family’s flagship GT Capital Holdings Inc. announced key leadership changes in its wholly-owned subsidiary Federal Land Inc., with Jose Mari H. Banzon taking the helm of the property development company starting next year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, GT Capital said...
PEACE-MAKER Our nation stands at a crossroads. We are being torn apart, not by external threats, but by internal discord. The acrimonious exchanges, heightened tensions, and political conflicts among our leaders are polarizing our country to an alarming degree. This relentless bickering is...
PEACE-MAKER The overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad has marked a pivotal moment in Syria’s tumultuous history, ending over five decades of authoritarian rule. This transition presents both profound challenges and opportunities for the Syrian people and the international community. The...
HIS MEMORY LIVES ON The local government of Rosales, Pangasinan pose with the centennial bust of National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose at the Presidencia Grounds The National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the local government of Rosales, Pangasinan led the unveiling of the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has issued a resolution recommending that the entire province of Negros Occidental be placed under a state of calamity due to explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, PDRRMC chairperson, presided...
