By Herman M. Lagon Love does not always follow the rules — or the calendar. In a world obsessed with timelines and age-appropriate milestones, May-December romances often catch people by surprise. These are relationships where one partner is significantly older than the other, and in our culture, they often raise more eyebrows than wine glasses. …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Overcome our indifference to God
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to accept this fact of life. In spite of how we are endowed by God to live our life with him, we always tend to be indifferent to him. We play deaf, dumb and blind to his will and ways that are actually proper for us also. We cannot …
Dengue claims 8 lives in NegOcc
By CESAR JOLITO III Dengue cases in Negros Occidental have risen sharply this year, with eight fatalities recorded and thousands infected, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO). From January 1 to August 2, the PHO logged 3,813 dengue cases — up by 62.46 percent compared to the 2,347 cases during the same period in …
Local hog industry shows recovery signs after ASF, cholera outbreak
By CESAR JOLITO III The hog-raising industry in Negros Occidental is showing signs of gradual recovery after being severely hit by African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera outbreaks in 2023, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Placeda Lemana said hog production in the province has been steadily increasing, with slaughterhouse records …
DSSD: Parents of rescued minors likely to face charges
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) in Bacolod City said the parents of the three rescued minors, aged 13 to 15, following a viral video allegedly intimidating children at a fast-food outlet, could face consequences if found negligent. “Repeated negligence can lead to legal action,” DSSD head Dr. Richelle …
Veterinary office steps in amid traders-farmers spat on hog prices
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental is calling for the reactivation of the provincial price monitoring council after hog traders and suppliers disagreed on a fair selling price of live pig meat in Valencia town. PVO information officer Jaymar Vilos told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that a meeting was held recently in …
High-value target yields P10.2-M ‘shabu’ in NegOr
Anti-illegal drug agents seized P10.2 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a pusher during a buy-bust in capital Dumaguete City late on Thursday night, August 14. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said yesterday that the arrest of alias “Franklin” came following weeks of close monitoring and surveillance. The …
Food, transport prices ease Negros Oriental inflation
Negros Oriental’s overall inflation rate has decreased to -1.4 percent in July from -1.1 percent in the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the province said on Thursday, August 14. “The decline is attributed to commodity prices that are adjusting slightly, and the purchasing power of consumers has strengthened,” Engineer Ariel Fortuito, PSA-Negros …
Illegal LPG worth P1.3-M seized
Authorities seized illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products worth P1.3 million in Bacolod City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said. In a statement, CIDG said refilled and empty butane canisters, 12 improvised refilling machines, 92 empty LPG tanks, and three filled LPG tanks were confiscated during the operation at Hacienda Elisa in Barangay …
Bacolod swimmers clinch medals at HK open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Young artistic swimmers from Bacolod City brought pride to the country after winning bronze medals at the Panasonic Pan Asia 21st Hong Kong Artistic Swimming Open Championships held at the Kowloon Park Swimming Pool in Hong Kong. Representing Philippine Aquatics Inc., the Bacolod-based squad competed in the international category against teams from …