By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) confirmed that no local government unit (LGU) in Negros Occidental has been classified under the Red Category, which denotes critical areas of concern for the May 12 midterm elections. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano revealed that the region submitted recommendations regarding …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Bakit marami ang ‘di lubos ang tiwala sa mga hukuman?
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Pairalin ninyo ang katarungan sa mga hukuman…” (Amos 5:15, Bibliya). *** BAKIT MARAMI ANG ‘DI LUBOS NA NAGTITIWALA SA SISTEMA NG KATARUNGAN SA PILIPINAS? Bakit marami ang ‘di lubos na nagtitiwala sa mga hukuman sa bansa at sa sistema ng katarungang umiiral sa Pilipinas sa ngayon? Kasi, ang …
Consequence of our life’s social character
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Given the social character of our life, we have to make sure that we are always contributing to the common good. Whatever we do, even if done alone, should have that motive always in mind. Even if we are not aware of the social character of our life, the truth is …
Comelec readies secure deployment of ACMs to NIR
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is taking meticulous steps to ensure the secure deployment of automated counting machines (ACMs) in the region as the country gears up for the May 12 midterm elections. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano said the ACMs are expected to arrive in …
Cadiz City advocates rooftop farming for food security, urban greening
Cadiz City in Negros Occidental is advocating the rooftop farming system as a model for sustainable agriculture and urban greening. It is part of the initiatives that made the northern Negros city the top winner in the competition for Best Local Government Unit (LGU) Booth compliant with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste …
NBI reminds public to be cybersecurity-conscious
With the country’s rapid digitalization and increased internet usage, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Western Visayas has reminded the public to adopt cybersecurity awareness tips that could lead to a safer online environment. NBI executive officer for administration Aldrin Laurence Mercader, who spoke during the cybersecurity briefing with local media, emphasized the need …
NegOr cops recover over 300 loose, illegal firearms in Q1
Police in Negros Oriental province have recovered over 300 loose and illegal firearms during the first quarter of the year, an official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), told the Philippine News Agency that the firearms were either surrendered, confiscated, or confiscated during different police operations in …
Comelec-Negros starts home deliveries of voter guides
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will deploy teams across Negros Island Region (NIR) starting Friday, April 4, for a door-to-door distribution of critical voter materials ahead of the May 12 national and local elections. During a media briefing on Tuesday, April 1, Comelec-NIR Assistant Regional Director Jossil Macute said the Voter’s Information Sheets (VIS) will …
Belangel leads Daegu past Seoul in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Samjosef Belangel made his presence felt offensively as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus scored a 92-61 rout over the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night, April 1. The Negrense guard finished with a team-high 19 points, including five three-point …
Pons tallies triple-double as Creamline edges Akari
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers kept their PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference finals hopes alive with a 25-18, 25-19, 25-19 sweep over the Akari Power Chargers in the single-round robin semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, April 1. Negrense Bernadeth Pons posted a triple-double of 17 points, along with …