By Herman M. Lagon The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has long been a staple of bureaucracy in the Philippines — a stopover for professionals renewing licenses, applying for certifications or addressing inquiries. Yet, stepping into their office in Gaisano Iloilo City Center in Mandurriao, Iloilo, recently felt less like navigating a labyrinth and more like …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Living our baptism into Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we wonder why Christ had to be baptized by St. John the Baptist, the quick answer is that Christ wanted to institute the Sacrament of Baptism, through which we would be recreated from our wounded human nature due to the sin of our first parents to a new man, a …
Monitoring of poll areas of concern in W. Visayas ongoing
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) will apply the experiences and lessons learned in past elections to secure the 2025 midterm elections even as intelligence monitoring is ongoing, especially in areas identified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as areas of concern. PRO-6 spokesperson Lt. Colonel Arnel Solis said the past elections in …
Negros Oriental under state of calamity due to Kanlaon
Negros Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity due to the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano last month. Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria signed Resolution No. 1329 on Wednesday, January 8, declaring the province under a state of calamity, highlighting the urgent need for disaster preparedness and community support in light of ongoing volcanic …
Canlaon City siren system to enhance volcano evacuation preparedness
Canlaon City in Negros Oriental province has ramped up its disaster preparedness efforts by testing a newly implemented siren system designed to warn residents and evacuees of life-threatening volcanic activity from Mt. Kanlaon. The siren system, tested this week alongside simulations for an Alert Level 4 evacuation, plays a crucial role in the city’s readiness …
Negros Oriental police nabs key carnapping suspects in 2024
The Provincial Highway Patrol Team (PHPT) in Negros Oriental made strides in its campaign against carnapping, robbery, and traffic violations last year. Police Executive Master Sergeant Aurelio Bodo, PHPT-Negros Oriental chief, said yesterday the team arrested and filed charges against key carnapping suspects. He said the highway patrol group’s primary mandate is to implement Republic …
ICPO beefs up anti-drug efforts ahead of Dinagyang fest
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is beefing up its anti-drug efforts ahead of the highlight of the 2025 Dinagyang Festival from January24 to 26. ICPO Director, Colonel Kim Legada, said they are expecting attempts to sneak in drug supplies because of the festival. For the past three days, they have recovered almost half a …
Tay Tung volley team bags Division Meet crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ elementary girls volleyball team clinched the crown in the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City. Led by the tournament’s MVP and 2nd Best Middle Blocker Mari Cacho, the Thunderbolts claimed the crown with a 25-6, 25-19 domination over RAMMES …
USLS booters rule Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod, representing District 8, claimed the crown in the elementary boys football event of the Bacolod City Division Meet held at the Bacolod City National High School. The John Moreno-mentored USLS squad displayed their dominance to defeat Sum-ag Elementary School, representing District 7, with a …
Cavs rally past Raptors for 12th consecutive win
Darius Garland scored 40 points on 14-of-24 shooting, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly avoid an upset with a 132-126 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers, who trailed by 12 points in the third quarter, extended their winning streak to 12 games while handing the Raptors their fourth loss in a row. Cleveland’s Evan …