By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Pumili ka ng mga taong may kakayahan, may takot sa Diyos, mapagkakatiwalaan, at ‘di masusuhulan … ” (Exodo 18:21, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** PASTORA, INUUPAKAN DAHIL SA KANYANG PUNA SA UMALIS NA MIYEMBRO. Napanood na ba ninyo ‘yung pinagkakaguluhang video na diumano may isang pastora sa isang simbahan na tila …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Why it’s difficult to believe in Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” (John 10:24) Perhaps we too can ask the same question. In spite of what we already know about Christ, we may still be harboring doubts as to whether Christ is really the one …
Dilapidated jeepneys in Bacolod City
By Emmanuel Canto It is sad to note that a bunch of dilapidated jeepneys are still plying the streets despite the upcoming phasing out of traditional jeepneys. So many decades that they have been serving the commuters, but some of them can be likened to a running coffin, as per my observation. Old jeepneys are …
3 gov’t agencies, Negros execs signed NIR’s IRR
By JEN BAYLON The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act has been signed by three key government agencies and several government officials in Negros Occidental, 6th District Representative Mercedes Alvarez said. The IRR, signed by the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of the Interior and Local Government …
Comelec to prioritize DQ cases vs. nuisance bets
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will prioritize filing disqualification cases against aspirants identified as nuisance candidates, a local election official said on Tuesday, October 1. This comes as individuals vying for elective positions in the May 2025 national and local elections are submitting their certificates of candidacy (COCs) from October 1 to 8. Lawyer Lionel …
Biodiversity assessment to safeguard protected area in northern Negros
The state of biodiversity of the Lapus Lapus-Macapagao Local Conservation Area (LCA) in Sagay City in northern Negros Occidental underwent an assessment as part of the efforts to safeguard the 364-hectare protected area. “Understanding the biodiversity of the area is crucial for effective conservation efforts,” Sagay City Environment and Natural Resources Office (SCENRO) head Mayo …
DOJ discusses PH POGO ban, Teves during Timor-Leste visit
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla met with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta and other top officials during a state visit, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said yesterday. The DOJ said the Philippine delegation informed the Timor-Leste government that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. had imposed a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. It …
Partnership boosts sustainable blue crab production in Negros village
Sustainable production of blue swimming crab (BSC) in Barangay Tortosa, Manapla, in Negros Occidental, is getting a boost through the support of a public-private-community partnership (PPCP). Barangay Tortosa is a model village for the pilot implementation of the Blue Swimming Crab National Management Plan (BSCNMP) through the “Adopt-a-Village Project” platform. As of Monday, September 30, …
Negros secures MPBL playoffs seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Silvergraces Muscovados formally clinched the eighth and last playoffs seat in the Southern Division of the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season. The post-season seat was secured by the Bonnie Garcia-mentored Muscovados after finishing the eliminations with a 12-16 win-loss slate, just ahead of the 11-17 of the …
Negrense James Yap considers retirement, Blackwater says
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense cager James Yap is considering retiring from professional basketball following the conclusion of Blackwater Bossing’s campaign in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. According to Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy, the Negros Occidental’s Escalante City native Yap has already approached him months ago about his potential basketball retirement. “Hanggang February ang …