By CESAR JOLITO III Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. is being pushed by fellow local chief executives to become the next president of the Association of Chief Executives (ACE) in Negros Occidental. Escalante, who is serving his final term as mayor, is currently the most senior among the newly seated mayors following the 2025 …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
NegOr dengue cases down 24%
The number of dengue cases reported in Negros Oriental this year saw a decline from last year despite 2025 being an “epidemic year,” an official said yesterday. Dr. Liland Estacion, Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief, in an interview, said this is a welcome development considering that in previous years, the trend was a rise in dengue …
Health office: HIV cases in NegOr top 500
Over 500 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases have been recorded and are monitored by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental, an official said yesterday. Dr. Liland Estacion, PHO chief, said people living with HIV (PLWH) in the province come regularly to the treatment hub for medication and other services. Estacion said these cases …
TNT’s Varilla eyes PBA Grand Slam
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense forward Paul Varilla is aiming to be part of history as the TNT Tropang 5G guns for a Grand Slam against the San Miguel Beermen in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup finals. The Negros Occidental’s Manapla-native Varilla said he is happy with his defensive role with the Tropang 5G, even …
Negrense Ordiales leads Alas men past Vietnam in V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alas Pilipinas men leaned on the explosive performance of Leo Ordiales to sweep Vietnam, 25-17, 25-23, 25-19, and open their 2025 SEA V.League campaign on a high note at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Wednesday night, July 9. The Negrense Ordiales tallied 20 points to lead the national …
San Miguel ousts Ginebra, earns chance to halt TNT’s Grand Slam bid
The San Miguel Beermen (SMB) clinched the second finals berth in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, earning the chance to halt the TNT Tropang Giga in its track of achieving a coveted Grand Slam. The Beermen ousted the Gin Kings from title contention after a 100-93 decision in Game 7 of the semifinals, Wednesday, …
Strong Group-Pilipinas braces for tough title defense in Jones Cup
Strong Group-Pilipinas is bracing for a tough title defense in the 2025 William Jones Cup amid the short time to prepare and the improvement of the teams competing in the tournament. Head coach Charles Tiu said he remains confident with their squad, as they run it back with most of their championship core. Strong Group …
Delayed assistance: Over 6,000 Kanlaon evacuees in limbo without gov’t aid
By CESAR JOLITO III The release of national government funds worth P203 million for local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano remains in limbo, leaving more than 6,000 evacuees in temporary shelters. “Until now, the funds have not been downloaded. The Department of Budget and Management [DBM] advised that only local …
Creating with, not by, AI
By Herman Lagon In a cozy 7th floor hall of the University of San Agustin CPMT Building, while the city of Iloilo simmered in July heat, a soft-spoken priest posed a piercing insight: Artificial intelligence may never have a soul, but it surely can be persuasive. Rev. Gary McCloskey of the Order of St. Augustine, …
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 …