By Herman M. Lagon Many, especially Ateneans and alumni of Jesuit schools, find consolation with St. Ignatius of Loyola, fondly known as “St. Iggy.” His life and teachings remain profoundly relevant today. Born in Spain in 1491, Ignatius had a promising career as a courtier and soldier. When a cannonball struck him — …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
‘Plastic’ ang mga pagkilos sa mga problemang mabibigat sa PH
By Melanio Lazo Mauricio, Jr. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “… Sa Diyos kayo magtiwala ng buong puso at lubusan, at huwag panghawakan ang sarili niyong karunungan …” (Mga Kawikaan 3:5, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** “PLASTIC” ANG MGA PAGKILOS SA MGA PROBLEMANG MABIBIGAT SA PH. Pansinin po nating mabuti ang mga balitang pambansa na …
Elderly NPA combatant killed in southern Negros clash
A 64-year-old combatant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed during an encounter with troops of the Philippine Army’s 15th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Basak, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Monday, July 29. The 3rd Infantry Division (ID) said in a report yesterday that Ramon Moico Enseniales, with aliases Art and Bugtong, was …
Negrense advocates join Blue Heart campaign to end human trafficking
Advocates from various sectors in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City joined the Blue Heart campaign in separate gatherings at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon and the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Tuesday, July 30. In the province, Fifth District board member Rita Gatuslao, Provincial Council …
DILG targets full automated biz registration in W. Visayas by 2028
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is targeting the full automation of the business permits and licensing system of all local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s term. In a public briefing, DILG Western Visayas Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero reported that …
Ting named as BTAO OIC
Bacolod City Legal Office head Atty. Romeo Carlos Ting, Jr. has been assigned as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO). City administrator Lucille Gelvolea said Ting would manage BTAO for two weeks, effective Monday, July 29. Gelvolea said BTAO head Patrick Lacson filed a paid vacation leave for a trip abroad until August 15. She …
Teves files appeal for reversal of Timor-Leste’s extradition decision
The lawyer of former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. said they have already filed their appeal before the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals for the reversal of its extradition decision. Atty. Ferdinand Topacio said the appeal was filed last Friday, July 26. “Prosecutor-General of TL [Timor-Leste] has 30 days to respond to …
Rice prices in Negros Oriental slightly drop
Rice prices in Negros Oriental slightly dropped due to the importation of the commodity, as well as local production, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday. Rice traders in Dumaguete City said a 50-kilogram sack of premium rice is now pegged at roughly P2,500 compared to about P2,800 in the previous …
NegOr LGUs urged to step up disaster preparedness measures
The Negros Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) has urged local government units (LGUs) to intensify their disaster preparedness by using geohazard maps under the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). In a Kapihan sa PIA forum, Erwin Macias of PDRRMO highlighted the importance of CLUP, which includes hazard maps that identify flood …
Negrense Pons leads Creamline over Chery Tiggo in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons stepped up offensively for the Creamline Cool Smashers as they prevailed over the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 25-19, in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 30. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native finished with a double-double of …