By Ignacio R. Bunye Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, has emerged as one of the most digitally engaged pontiffs in history. Before his election, he was an outspoken presence on social media, weighing in on political and social issues that often sparked debate. Among his key posts: * Criticism of US Politics …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Senior High rewired
By Herman M. Lagon Revisiting the Senior High School (SHS) Program is not just an academic exercise. It is a civic and moral duty, especially for those who have walked the long corridors of curriculum implementation. Having served as associate principal and later as principal of the Ateneo de Iloilo during the initial rollout of …
Tesda chief Benitez submits courtesy resignation over Cabinet revamp
By JEN BAYLON Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez submitted his courtesy resignation as part of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s call for all Cabinet secretaries to step down temporarily to recalibrate the administration following the May 12 midterm elections. “We are always ready to serve in any capacity, at the pleasure …
Gov’t ready to issue emergency permit for insecticides vs. RSSI infestation
MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) coordinated with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) to ensure it is ready to issue an emergency use permit (EUP) for insecticides meant to curb a pest infestation in Northern Negros Occidental. According to DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, the National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) at the University …
Cops seize over P1-M ‘shabu’
Operatives of the Bacolod City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) seized P1.156 million worth of suspected shabu from a lone suspect in a buy-bust at Barangay 2 yesterday, according to a report of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO). The suspect, with aliases Emil and Yen-Yen, 29, a resident of Barangay 6, was arrested after he …
NegOr guv urges action vs. ticket fixers at Dumaguete port
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria has raised alarm over the increasing number of complaints regarding the presence of “ticket fixers” at the Dumaguete Port, calling on key maritime and port officials to take immediate and concrete action. In a letter dated May 16, addressed to acting port manager Rey del Moro, Jr. of the Philippine …
Couple stabs each other to death in Kabankalan
By JEN BAYLON A live-in couple fatally stabbed each other during a heated argument inside their home at Barangay Tabugon in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City on Tuesday afternoon, May 20. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Marilie Satinyamian, and her live-in partner Fernan Pacunla, a laborer, both residents of Purok Eucalyptus. The violent altercation reportedly …
June 6 declared holiday for Eid’l Adha
Malacañang declared Friday, June 6, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 911 on Wednesday, May 21, a copy of which was posted on the Official Gazette website yesterday. Eid’l Adha, one of the main holidays for Muslims, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness …
Jose, Meralco wallop Blackwater in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts snapped a two-game losing streak with a convincing 103-85 win over the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Wednesday night, May 21. Negrense Raymar Jose finished with 12 points, five rebounds and two assists as the defending champion Bolts …
Negrense Monares, 2 others return to UP Fighting Maroons
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will have three of their key players back for another year in the upcoming UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament next year. Negrense Joan Marie Monares, Antiqueña Irah Jaboneta and three-time UAAP Best Middle Blocker awardee Nina Ytang have all agreed to play …