By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Chronic gum disease, for example, may cause the development of atherosclerosis which narrows arteries, raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Another example is poor oral hygiene. It may increase the risk of infective endocarditis (IE), a serious infection of the heart’s inner lining or …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
The iceberg beneath the snowflake
By Herman M. Lagon The phrase “snowflake generation” has become popular in public conversation recently, mostly as a negative moniker for Generation Z (ages 12 to 27) and Millennials (ages 28 to 43). This word conjures images of fragility, oversensitivity and an incapacity to manage conflicting points of view or hardship. Underneath this frigid exterior, …
SRA races to procure pesticides as RSSI ravages 3,000 ha of sugarcane
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has officially started the procurement process for pesticides to combat red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI), a fast-spreading pest that has already damaged over 3,000 hectares of sugarcane plantations across the Visayas. In a statement released on Tuesday, August 5, SRA Board Member and RSSI Task Force head …
Himamaylan tent city temporarily closed; available for emergencies
By CESAR JOLITO III A tent city established at Barangay 3 in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City, which once housed families displaced by volcanic activity, will be temporarily dismantled but remains available for future emergencies. Raul Fernandez, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Visayas Director and Regional Task Force Kanlaon chairperson, said more than 300 family shelter …
NegOcc bans e-sabong, allows traditional cockfighting
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan has passed an ordinance that reinforces the strict implementation of Presidential Decree 449, also known as the Cockfighting Law of 1974, and formally bans non-traditional forms of cockfighting and betting, including e-sabong and machine-based wagers, throughout the province. Under Ordinance No. 11, only traditional sabong — …
Gov’t agencies, LGUs to extend recovery aid to Kanlaon IDPs in NegOcc
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the cities of Bago and La Carlota City in Negros Occidental are getting recovery and rehabilitation support from national government agencies and local government units (LGUs). “The Regional Incident Management Team [RIMT] continues to work closely with LGUs and partner-agencies to support safe, …
Manila court hears Teves’ petition for bail
The lawyer of former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves remains uncertain whether his client will be granted bail in a murder case pending before the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 12. Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, who attended Teves’ bail hearing yesterday, simply said they are grateful to the court for allowing them to present their arguments. …
Price freeze up as NegOcc placed under state of calamity
A price freeze on all basic necessities is now in effect throughout Negros Occidental following the declaration of a state of calamity due to the impact of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Cyclone “Crising” and the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson approved the Provincial Council’s Resolution No. 771, which …
New community tour guides to enhance visitor experience in Bacolod
Visitors to Bacolod City can enjoy a leveled-up experience of the city’s rich culture and heritage with the assistance of 33 new community tour guides trained by the City Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism (DOT). For the first time, the city government organized a training for tour guides to support various city-led tourism …
Soyud shines as Akari secures PVL On Tour q’final berth
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Christine Joy Soyud delivered a strong performance to help lift the Akari Power Chargers past the Petro Gazz Angels in straight sets, 32-30, 25-22, 25-19, during their knockout match in the PVL On Tour at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, August 5. The Negrense volleybelle stepped up on …