By Dr. Joseph D. Lim In November 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened the first-ever global oral health meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. It was part of the preparatory process for the 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases in September this year. The landmark event aimed to accelerate and scale up the prevention …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Never worry, God takes care of everything
By Fr. Roy Cimagala This should be the attitude to have. If we still don’t have it, then let’s start training ourselves to acquire such outlook in life. The secret is again to strengthen our faith in God who takes care of everything, even if his ways escape our understanding and expectations. With a strong …
Procurement process delays free school supplies release
By MAE SINGUAY Due to the new procurement law, the release of the free school supplies for public elementary school pupils in Bacolod City will be delayed. The deferment was due to the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) 12009, or the New Government Procurement Act of 2024, which will further improve and modernize the …
Efforts to curb RSSI intensified; 17 hectares recover in Negros
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) reported recovery in more than 17 hectares of sugarcane farms affected by red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) in Negros Occidental but sustained intensified field response as the infestation continues to increase, its latest report showed yesterday. “I know that the sugar industry is very important for the Negros Island Region …
‘Shabu’ found from slain man
Five sachets of suspected shabu were recovered from a man whose remains were found in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alangilan around 6:00 a.m. yesterday. Major Marc Joiel Reclamado, Bacolod City Police Office Station 5 commander, said the sachets of suspected shabu were recovered from the unidentified person’s pockets while the Scene of the Crime Operatives were …
DepEd-NIR vows to counter illiteracy in public schools
The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) will prioritize literacy and numeracy in public schools to improve learners’ ability to read and write, an official said yesterday. Dr. Ramir Uytico, DepEd-NIR director, said that beyond the regular preparation for a seamless opening of classes for the school year 2025-2026, this year’s “Brigada …
DTI urges parents to plan, buy school supplies early
With classes opening on June 16, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Western Visayas is urging parents and students to plan ahead and buy school supplies early to avoid the rush and ensure better choices. In a press conference held June 4, DTI Western Visayas Director Rachel Nufable emphasized the importance of early …
Dumaguete amplifies efforts in fighting HIV
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Dumaguete City Health Office (CHO) are intensifying their efforts to provide free testing, treatment and sustained patient monitoring as part of its human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) program. According to CHO medical officer Diane Montecino, the city government runs its own HIV testing hub …
Canino, Alas Pilipinas go 2-0 in AVC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Alas Pilipinas national women’s volleyball team recovered from a slow start to defeat Indonesia, 22-25, 25-23, 25-13, 28-26, in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup at the Dong Anh District Center for Culture, Information and Sports in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday, June 8. Negrense Angel Canino finished with a double-double …
5 Negrense volleybelles picked in PVL Rookie Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Five Negros Occidental-based rookie aspirants have been selected during the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft at Novotel Manila on Sunday night, June 8. Erika Jin Deloria bannered the Negrense players picked up after being drafted by the Chery Tiggo Crossovers as their eighth overall selection in the second round. Deloria, …