A hundred political prisoners in Negros island will hold another 24-hour fast this coming today to call on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) National Office to press on with its initial efforts for a thorough and impartial investigation on… The post Negros political prisoners mount fast to protest HR violations appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The ongoing drought created further havoc on rice and corn crops in Negros Occidental, with the damage placed by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist at P184,764.120.11, as of April 16. Also affected are 4,574 farmers,… The post Drought destroys more than P184M NegOcc crops appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Two unidentified gunmen shot a businessman dead on April 18 at Sofia Gonzaga Street in Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City. The victim, who was identified by the police as Elson Casalan Cepeda, of East Home 2, Brgy.… The post Bacolod businessman shot dead appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance establishing the Bacolod Waterfront Park, providing for park hours, permissible and prohibited activities, and providing penalties for violations, was passed on first reading by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Wednesday. The ordinance authored by… The post Bacolod SP pushes ordinance to create waterfront park appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez’s priority is to deliver his commitments of projects to Bacolod made during the last election, before his term ends, and solve the pressing problems currently experienced by all Bacolodnons like the… The post Politics not Albee’s priorities right now – spox appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

Victorias City is empowering its local carabao dairy production industry with the inauguration of Dairy Box and Carabao Pen at the Bangga Daan Satellite Market and Hda. San Antonio, respectively, on April 18. The Dairy Box located at Barangay I… The post Victorias opens carabao dairy box, pen appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday afternoon (United States time) sought the expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines, appealed for an increased United States (US) foreign military financing (FMF), and welcomed the Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act of 2024… The post Speaker seeks expanded multilateral joint military exercises appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

Mayor Raymund Tongson congratulated and continued cheering for the contingent of Himamaylan City for the various competitions in the 28th Panaad sa Negros Festival this week, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said. “I am proud to see Himamaylanons showcase… The post Mayor lauds Himamaylan entries to Panaad competitions appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

In the world of journalism, where every word counts and clarity is key, the art of writing goes beyond mere expression—it is about connecting with readers in a meaningful way. Too often, writers fall into the trap of trying to… The post No frills, just facts appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A two-month-old infant died, feared to be a probable case of pertussis, or whooping cough, as the number of cases of the contagious respiratory illness have risen to eight in Negros Occidental, as of April 16,… The post 2-month-old dies, 8 pertussis cases confirmed in NegOcc appeared first on Visayan Daily Star ..read more