Negrense designer shines in a Malaysian fashion tilt for unique Filipino terno creations inspired by the story of a fishing community in Negros Occidental’s Silay City. By ERWIN “AMBO” DELILAN A 36-year-old Negrense designer won the top prize at the Precious of Malaysia International Cultural Fashion Festival held at PRX Menara Building in Kuala Lumpur …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Grassroots effort: ‘Intelligence network’ vs. NPA presence in Negros eyed
By CESAR JOLITO III To stop the wave of killings attributed to New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in northern Negros, the Philippine Army has joined forces with five local government units (LGUs) to build a grassroots intelligence network reaching even the remotest sitios. “The goal is to enable communities to alert authorities about the presence …
Rights, respect, restrooms
By Herman M. Lagon A simple trip to the restroom in Iloilo turned complicated when a transgender woman was stopped at Marymart. In seconds, a simple trip to the restroom turned into a viral flashpoint. Phones came out, videos spread, and netizens quickly chose sides. Soon the age-old question was back on the table: Whose …
Budget reform is not a show — it’s a commitment
By Ignacio R. Bunye In the Philippines, every peso matters. And every promise made through the national budget affects real lives — especially those of ordinary Filipinos. That’s why the budget isn’t just numbers on paper. It’s a reflection of our values. It shows who we care about, what we choose to fix, and …
City eyes demolition of abandoned bldg turned street dwellers’ shelter
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government is moving to demolish an abandoned building along 4th Lacson Street that has long served as a refuge for street children and informal settlers, citing safety and public order concerns. The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) Anti-Mendicancy Task Force confirmed that the dilapidated structure has …
400 students stranded after clogged drain causes flooding
By CESAR JOLITO III Heavy rains combined with clogged drainage canals caused flooding at Generoso Villanueva Sr. National High School in Barangay Granada on Wednesday afternoon, August 20, leaving around 400 students stranded inside the campus. Barangay Granada chief Armando Vito confirmed that garbage and thick vegetation blocked the drainage system, preventing rainwater from flowing …
Quiboloy camp: Let courts decide on case ahead of US extradition
MANILA — The legal team of Filipino religious leader Apollo Quiboloy called on the Marcos administration yesterday to let Philippine courts decide on his criminal case before rendering a decision on the United States’ request for his extradition. In a message to reporters, lawyer Israelito Torreon said the Quiboloy camp recognizes that, under the extradition …
Palace respects mandatory drug test push, but insists unconstitutional
MANILA — Malacañang said yesterday it respects the Senate’s move to push for mandatory drug testing but maintained that the measure runs counter to the Constitution. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stressed that only “random and suspicion-less” drug testing has been upheld by the Supreme Court (SC), citing its 2008 ruling on Social Justice Society vs. …
Before exit, NBI chief addresses ‘berating,’ ‘smear’ campaign
MANILA — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago is awaiting Malacañang’s final decision on his post after the Palace confirmed that his irrevocable resignation is now pending formal acceptance. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Santiago said he will continue to perform his duties until a successor is formally appointed. “Syempre hintayin …
Future looks bright for figure skater Carizo
The future looks bright for Ludwig Hans Carizo, one of the country’s promising figure skaters. After a podium finish at the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy early this month, he was chosen to represent the country in the 2025 Olympic Council of Asia – International Skating Union – Children of Asia International Committee Asian Figure …