Very intriguing words of Christ, indeed! (cfr Lk 16, 9) We need to go slow, keeping a good grip on our reflex reaction, to know what Christ really meant by them. Otherwise, we can easily misinterpret these divine words. To be sure, Christ did not say that we should generate our wealth in a dishonest …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Muntinlupa’s road to cityhood
On March 1, 2020 Muntinlupa marked its 25th anniversary as a highly urbanised city. When I assumed office as OIC Mayor in June 1986, Muntinlupa was still classified as a fifth class municipality. It was earning approximately P28 million per year which was hardly sufficient to pay for the salaries of municipal employees. Thus, during …
Ano’ng mga biyaya kung sa bahay lang tayo dahil sa Covid-19?
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Lagi kayong magpapasalamat sa Diyos na ating Ama, sa lahat ng bagay sa ating mga buhay, sa Pangalan Niyang Jesus…” (Efeso 5:20, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** ANONG MGA BIYAYA KUNG SA BAHAY LANG TAYO, DAHIL SA COVID-19? Sa bahay lang tayo. Ito ang lumilitaw na pinakamabisang paraan ng paglaban …
Sugar rules (Part 1)
The Philippines is cited in the prestigious British medical journal The Lancet. It is mentioned as an example of dire oral health problems and, at the same time, a country that is doing something about the issue. That’s because more than nine out of 10 of 12-year-old Filipino children have tooth decay or cavities. The …
Guimaras imposes entry restrictions
In response to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Guimaras provincial government imposed restrictions on individuals entering the island-province. Governor Samuel T. Gumarin’s Executive Order No. 34, which prohibits entry onto the island, became effective as of 12:01 a.m. this morning. However, healthcare workers, authorized government officials or personnel, those travelling for …
Wanted NPA insurgents captured in Antique
Two wanted New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents were recently captured following police operations in Valderama, Antique. Authorities identified the arrested as 67-year-old Alfredo Alarcon of the town’s Barangay Cansilayan, who serves as an NPA-Southern Front Committee sub-leader; alongside 64-year-old Tobias Jurada of the municipality’s Barangay Ubos. According to Police Regional Office-6 spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel …
Iloilo City considering a curfew
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas revealed he has requested the Sangguniang Panlungsod to have an ordinance prepared in the event a curfew becomes necessary in the city. He explained, such a measure would be imposed if the number of persons under monitoring or patients under investigation for the coronavirus disease, of Covid-19, increases significantly …
Cockfighting suspended nationwide
The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued an order suspending all cockfighting activity across the country for one month due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, of Covid-19. According to Resolution No. 11, Series of 2020, the suspension comes as the alert level was raised to Code Red Sub-Level 2. Police Regional Office-6 spokesperson, Police …
Winners declared in first round of Ceneco elections
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) conducted the first batch of district elections over the weekend. The jurisdictions visiting the polls included District I, or Bacolod North, which services Barangays 1 to 7, Bata, Banago, and Mandalagan; along with District VI (Bago City) and District IX (Silay City). District …
Baciwa Advisory
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs consumers, due to health risks associated with the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, water bill payment will be accepted for bills up to five days overdue, along with full payments on bills with arrears. All disconnected accounts must be settled and paid at the Baciwa office. (PR)