By Dr. Joseph Lim Oral health clearly belongs with general health. Oral health has been linked with other diseases, the social determinants of health and the socio-biological interactions of the oral diseases. Indeed, it has been linked to the realms of psychosocial dentistry. Merriam-Webster defines psychosocial as the “interaction between social and psychological factors … …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
The Judas in us
By Fr. Roy Cimagala This is a “caveat emptor” that will always be relevant in our whole life. We may already consider ourselves as good Christians because we pray, attend Mass, do some good works, etc. But if our relationship with Christ is really not strong, deep and abiding, and always in the process of …
PRO-NIR chief to cops: Be faithful in service to people
Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, officer-in-charge (OIC) of Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), yesterday urged personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the new administrative region to be faithful in their service to the people. Ibay, who was designated to lead the PRO-NIR effective April 10, made the call after being accorded with …
Bacolod forms task force for additional water supply
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has formed a task force to fast-track efforts for the energization of the Matab-ang River water supply project in neighboring Talisay City to address water shortage in some areas in the city. “The urgency and collaboration among stakeholders are important. The task force will expedite the processing of requirements …
Comelec exec: Campaign sorties on Holy Thursday, Good Friday prohibited
Election candidates are reminded to take a break from campaigning on Maundy Thursday, April 17, and Good Friday, April 18. “In whatever form, bawal ang ating kampanya. It will be an election offense for prohibited campaigning,” Atty. Dennis Ausan, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Western Visayas regional director, said. Comelec advised the public to file a …
1.6-K police to secure pilgrims, visitors in WV
Around 1,680 police officers will be deployed across Western Visayas to ensure the safety of pilgrims and tourists during the Holy Week, according to the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6). “Our full deployment will start early morning of Holy Thursday. We will prioritize our churches, religious sites, and also religious activities like the procession on Thursday …
Prelate to faithful: Participate intensely in Holy Week activities
Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete called on the faithful yesterday to participate “intensely” in Holy Week activities. “I hope that we once again take seriously our participation [in] the Holy Week [activities] because this is the most sacred time of the year wherein we are invited to participate intensely in the passion, …
Pagasa: Warm, humid weather seen throughout Holy Week
Warm and humid weather will prevail across the country throughout the Holy Week, the weather bureau said yesterday. From Wednesday to Sunday, the “whole archipelago will experience warm and humid conditions, with the possibility of localized rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening due to the easterlies,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services …
Malacañang: Half-day gov’t work on Holy Wednesday, WFH OK’d
Malacañang has allowed government offices to implement a work from home setup from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and suspend work from noon onwards on Holy Wednesday, April 16. This is to provide government employees opportunity to travel and prepare for the Holy Week break. “To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe Maundy …
UP stuns DLSU in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons pulled off a stunning five-set victory over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers, 26-24, 18-25, 19-25, 25-22, 16-14, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 13. Negrense Joan Marie Monares powered UP …