By Jen Baylon Suntrust Properties, Inc. proudly introduces La Riviera, their latest master-planned community in Cadiz City that promises to elevate the standard of coastal living. More than just a subdivision, La Riviera embodies a vision of contemporary living and a blueprint for future developments in Negros Occidental. With its prime location, resort-style amenities, and …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Grand crackdown: Nationwide ‘Oplan Baklas’ vs. poll materials begins March 28
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the launch of a nationwide grand “Oplan Baklas” this Friday, March 28, coinciding with the official start of the campaign period for local candidates in the May 12 midterm elections. Oplan Baklas will target illegal campaign materials, including tarpaulins, posters and banners, as part of efforts to ensure …
‘Kisapmata,’ a tale of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom
By Dennis Gorecho “Tatay knows best. Trust in Tatay. Trust no one else.” A father’s seemingly innocent loving lines from Tanghalan Pilipino’s (TP) stage adaptation of the 1981 drama film “Kisapmata” that, however, hide issues of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom. I first saw the suspense thriller “Kisapmata” in the late 1980s …
Beyond the degrees
By Herman M. Lagon In educational institutions, titles are worn as badges of honor, signaling expertise, dedication and — at least ideally — rigor in pursuing knowledge. But what happens when these titles begin to overshadow the genuine quest for learning? In some cases, the heavy emphasis on academic credentials has created a system where …
NegOcc logs zero ASF cases since Sept. 2023 —PVO
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental has recorded no new cases of African swine fever (ASF) since September 2023, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said. “I think the last report was in August 2023. After that, no positive cases have been reported,” PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana stated. Local government units (LGUs) with reported ASF positive cases in previous …
‘Expensive’ food prices at Panaad pavilions raise concerns
By JEN BAYLON The Panaad sa Negros Festival opened with a significant concern regarding the high prices of food being sold at local government unit (LGU) pavilions. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed his apprehension after receiving reports about the exorbitant pricing of food items at one particular LGU pavilion. Lacson said if …
Bacolod bishop: Duterte’s detention a spiritual opportunity
Bishop Patricio Buzon of the Diocese of Bacolod said the detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, can be considered by his supporters as a spiritual opportunity. “I strongly believe that his detention in The Hague is a special grace. It is a year of …
All Timor-Leste has to do is deport Teves: Remulla
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday that all the Timor-Leste government has to do is deport former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. back to the Philippines. Remulla called Teves an “undocumented Filipino,” saying that his passport had been canceled. “All they have to do is deport him here. That’s all they have to …
NegOr town tightens regulations in Mt. Talinis
The local government unit (LGU) of Valencia in Negros Oriental is tightening its enforcement of an ordinance regulating activities in Mount Talinis following the rescue of six foreigners who went missing on their way to the complex volcano, officials said on Monday, March 24. Desiderio Tilos Jr., Valencia municipal tourism officer, told the Philippine News …
DOT working to make Western Visayas a Muslim-friendly destination
As Western Visayas positions itself to become one of the Muslim-friendly destinations in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 calls on businesses for the expansion of Halal tourism in the region. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas (KBP) episode on March 7, DOT-6 reported that the Philippines has made significant strides in …