By Dr. Joseph D. Lim We know that oral health is important. And yet, among many people, it is very commonly neglected. And that is lamentable because while oral diseases can be prevented, they remain very common. “Oral health is critical, as the teeth and mouth are not only an integral part of the body, …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Developing a keen sense of management and accountability
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s what we are reminded of in that gospel parable about a man who embarked on a journey and entrusted all his possessions to his three servants, giving them different amounts of talents. (cfr. Matthew 25:14-30) When the man returned from the journey, he asked for an accounting of what he …
30 STL ‘bookies’ arrested, charged
An additional 30 Small Town Lottery (STL) illegal collectors, known as “bookies,” were arrested by authorities in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City and in capital Bacolod City this year. This came after the Bacolod City Police Office and Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office further intensified their campaign against the proliferation of “bookies,” or illegal betting outlets …
NOCPPO sets up 278 assistance desks for summer travelers
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has set up 278 police assistance desks (PADs) to secure travelers across the province as part of the Philippine National Police’s Oplan Ligtas Summer Vacation (SUMVAC) 2025. “The Oplan Ligtas SUMVAC guarantees the safety and security of both residents and visitors during the extended holiday period,” NOCPPO Director …
NIR police eye downgrade of ‘red’ poll areas in NegOr
The Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is hoping to downgrade one town and one city in Negros Oriental listed under “red” category of election areas of concern for the May 12 elections. Brigadier General Jack Wanky, newly appointed PRO-NIR director, said during a media interview yesterday that only Negros Oriental in …
DOTr chief: Unconsolidated jeepney drivers will be allowed on roads again
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has assured protesting drivers that unconsolidated jeepney operators and drivers will be allowed to ply their routes again. “‘Yun pong desisyon na makabalik kayo, nandyan na iyan,” Dizon told members of a transport group. “Nagbigay na ako ng direktiba diyan.” But he asked drivers for more time to …
Negros Occidental gets P10-M fund to upgrade Mambukal Resort trail
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Negros Occidental provincial government led the symbolic inauguration of the “Improvement of Recreational Trail within Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary” project yesterday. The project, funded by a P10-million allocation under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)-Green Green Green …
Ordiales, NU near UAAP Final Four seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs quickly defeated the Adamson University Falcons, 25-17, 25-16, 25-15, to secure at least a playoff spot for the Final Four in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 6. Negrense Leo Ordiales was among the three double-digit scorers …
Negrense Belangel, Daegu outduel Suwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus prevailed over the Suwon KT Sonicboom, 83-74, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium over the weekend. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard finished with nine points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal as …
Cansino sparks Meralco bench barrage in blowout vs. Terrafirma
CJ Cansino waxed hot from way downtown while Kurt Reyson provided the lift as the Meralco Bolts pulled off a 118-80 blowout win against the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday, April 6, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Cansino buried three four-point shots to lead the balanced offense and finished …