Pag-IBIG Fund has mobilized its Calamity Loan Program to assist members affected by Typhoon Crising, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to deliver immediate support to Filipinos in disaster-hit areas. “We are ready to assist our members affected by Typhoon Crising through the Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan,” said Secretary Jose Ramon P. …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Service Crew nga taga-Bohol, nakadaog ug P200,000 sa Scratchit
Sa tunga sa kainit sa mantika ug kabusy sa drive-thru, wa gyud magdahom si Mae P., usa ka service crew nga taga-Laligan, Valencia, nga ang iyang kapyot sa usa ka Scratchit ticket mahimong makapa-uyog sa iyang kinabuhi. Niadtong Hunyo 26, 2025, si Mae P. nakadaogog P200,000 sa usa ka Scratchitticket. Ang iyang swerte? Naay pagka-Bol-anong …
High-risk factors: Bacolod to relocate families from flood-prone zones
By CESAR JOLITO III Families residing along creeks and riverbanks in Bacolod City are set to be relocated to mitigate flooding risks following recent heavy rains that inundated several barangays. Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya announced that the Bacolod Housing Authority (BHA) has been tasked with identifying suitable relocation sites for residents in Barangay Banago near Banago …
Palace suspends classes, gov’t work in NegOcc today
By CESAR JOLITO III Malacañang has announced the suspension of classes and government work in Negros Occidental and 36 other provinces today due to the persistent heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, intensified by recent weather disturbances. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Palace issued Memorandum Circular No. 90, ordering the suspension …
Happy 117th birthday, UP!
By Dennis Gorecho The Oblation statue of the University of the Philippines (UP) depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing a selfless offering of oneself to his union. UP was founded on June 18, 1908, or 117 years ago, through Act No. 1870 of the Philippine Assembly “to fill the need to meet …
Love isn’t enough, really
By Herman M. Lagon Come graduation season, social media floods with proud posts — caps mid-air, Latin honors gleaming, heartfelt thanks to parents and professors. Then one post stops you. “Sana hindi niyo na lang ako ipinanganak [I wish you had never given birth to me].” It does not cheer. It does not thank. It …
Poor waste mgt triggers spike in HFMD, leptos cases
By CESAR JOLITO III Health authorities have raised alarm over a surge in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and leptospirosis in Bacolod City this year, linking the uptick to worsening sanitation issues fueled by a growing population and increasing garbage. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the City Health Office’s (CHO) Environmental Sanitation Division, …
Kanlaon Volcano lahar flow closely monitored amid continuous rains
Concerned government agencies are closely monitoring possible lahar flow from Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island amid continuous rains in surrounding areas. “Lahar flow is also constantly monitored that may affect low-lying areas surrounding the volcano,” the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Negros Island Region (RDRRMC-NIR) said in a situation report yesterday. Kanlaon Volcano remains …
Chua beats Gorst to win Knight Shot Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Johann “Badkoi” Chua proved once again why he is one of the most feared players in world billiards, storming past Fedor Gorst, 13-6, to capture the 2025 Knight Shot Open crown in Dubai. The match began as a close duel, with Chua clinging to a 7-6 advantage before shifting into …
NORFA U-16 semis shift to Bago City Sports Complex
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) has announced a change in venue for the semifinal and final rounds of the Under-16 (U-16) Champions League, with the matches now set to be played at the Bago City Sports Complex. The semifinal pairings will feature the CST-R Golden Eagles against the Classico …