POLL FIGHT CONTINUES – Losing congressional bet Yulo reportedly plans to file protest; Re-elected 5th District Rep. Mirasol respects Yulo’s decision
By Marchel P. Espina The recently concluded midterm polls have been marred by complaints of several… [more]
Escalante is senior SP member – COMELEC
By Marchel Espina The Commission on Elections named Salvador “Bading” Escalante Jr. as the… [more]
CENECO achieves ‘Triple A’ status
For its sterling performance in 2012, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. has been categorized… [more]
Bacolod-Hong Kong direct flights eyed
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. He has yet to assume post as the city executive but mayor-elect Monico Puentevella… [more]
GOOD NEWS! – Capitol to release last tranche of pay hike on May 31; Guv readies supplemental budget for workers’ bonus
By Marchel P. Espina As soon as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will sign the… [more]
POLL FIGHT CONTINUES – Losing congressional bet Yulo reportedly plans to file protest; Re-elected 5th District Rep. Mirasol respects Yulo’s decision
May 25, 2013 by WDJ · Leave a Comment
By Marchel P. Espina The recently concluded midterm polls have been marred by complaints of several losing candidates who had refused to accept the results of the automated elections. This was confirmed yesterday by lawyer Wil Arceño, election supervisor of Negros Occidental, as he revealed that among those who are planning to file an electoral protest [...]
TODAY’S FRONTPAGE
VOICE IT OUT
Voice it Out
POLL: The Cybercrime Prevention Act was enacted into law and approved by President “Noynoy” Aquino on September 12,2012. The law will be implemented tomorrow. What is your stand on this? Liza … [Read More...]
INDELLIBLE INK
Indelible Ink: Judicial Affidavit Rule
Your Indelible Ink is back. Well, actually this side will not cease until the last drop on the belief that “a writer’s ink is more precious than a … [Read More...]
PRIVATE CURVES
Private Curves: Anxiety on the Korean Conflict
Days have passed after an alert level was raised on the possible strike that North Korea will carry out against United States or South Korea, yet … [Read More...]
DE TODO UN POCO Y MAS
De Todo Un Paco y mas: What if they were?
I take strong exception to this paper’s editorial dated May 21, 2013 that considers legal action to contest election results, no matter how questionable, a “futileact to pursue as the people have … [Read More...]
SPORTS COLUMN: FROM BEYOND THE ARC
From Beyond the Arc: Gilas Pilipinas Preparing Hard for 2013 FIBA Asia Championships
National team mentor Chot Reyes and his Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts are in the thick of preparations for the upcoming 2013 FIBA Asia Championship for … [Read More...]
EDITORIAL

Editorial: Fate
When it was manifestly obvious that there will be a changing of the guards, in a manner of speaking, after the May 13, 2013 elections, a sector at the New Government Center of Bacolod City that had expressed sadness is that of the casual and job order employees. Same is true and squarely applicable with their counterparts in the entire Negros Occidental, and the country at large. Well, it’s quite understandable that they feel sad, if not unfortunate, as the fate of coterminus employees or workers in government depend solely on the appointing authority, who is headed by the local chief … [Read More...]
BUSINESS

Award-winning int’l design firm tapped for Megaworld’s Iloilo Richmonde Hotel
ILOILO CITY – Megaworld, the country’s biggest property developer, continues to make waves for … [Full Story...]
- IN ILOILO CITY Ynion overtakes Mabilog, leads by a wide margin
- Iloilo City owes more than P1B
- Megaworld expands Iloilo Business Park Region VI’s biggest business district is now 72 hectares
- CENECO assures enough power for May 13 polls
- Stylish stars grace SM store opening today
- NSO urges businessmen to give correct data during census
- Toyota Motor Philippines Awards Top-Performing Dealers
COMMUNITY
CENECO sets power interruption on Sunday
Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENECO) informs its electricity consumers that, in order … [Full Story...]
- Bacolod declared as Center of Excellence for IT-BPM
- NGCP & CENECO set power interruptions on May 19 & 22
- IN AKLAN Haresco, Miraflores, Quimpo top final survey
- URC-SONEDCO celebrates 25 years; Gokongwei assures better harvest
- Lasallians and BLT partners join Unleash Negros
- Gov. Marañon recognizes NOSP Honor Graduates; welcomes new 128 scholars
- Uninterrupted power supply in NegOcc assured
SOCIETY
Three USLS ComSci students selected as Google Student Ambassadors in Southeast Asia
On May 13, search engine giant Google named three USLS ComSci students: Franz Kessler Sarmiento, … [Read More...]
- ‘Ang Nars’ advocates health workers’ rights – Dr. Sorongon
- PTV to telecast Palaro 2013 highlights and updates
- TESDA celebrates 13th Livelihood Competition
- GSIS opens educ loan for NegOcc active members
- Conte criticizes Mayweather’s tests; calls Ariza vs. Memo 2 ‘chemical warfare’
- ‘Governance: working beyond the desk’
- ON GOVERNANCE Boy-girl officials express views
SPORTS
Jaltas, Fiesta Gas/JK Marie post wins in YBAC opener
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Defending champion Jaltas Breeders and reigning runner-up Fiesta Gas/JK … [Full Story...]
- Crucial games for Top 3 Sunday
- From Beyond the Arc: Gilas Pilipinas Preparing Hard for 2013 FIBA Asia Championships
- NOFA-Ceres secures semis, waiting for Group A result
- Minulu-an FC to Iloilo today for friendship cup
- From Beyond the Arc: Memphis Having a Hard Time Beating San Antonio
- Malditas blanks Iran, 6-nil in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier opener
- Iloilo FA ‘to improve’ record as semis nears



