By Fr. Roy Cimagala That passage from the Book of Isaiah that has become very popular among many people deserves to be indelibly printed in our mind and heart, especially when we are going through some rough times in our life. “Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to have pity on the …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Mpox no longer an international health emergency: WHO chief
Mpox is no longer an international health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said, after experts reported falls in infections from the dangerous disease in hot spots across Africa. The UN health agency declared an emergency — its highest level of alert — in August last year, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox started spreading …
Group urges execs to speak out on flood control mess
By CESAR JOLITO III The People’s Coalition for Good Governance (PCGG) has called on the Bacolodnons to demand transparency and accountability amid alleged corruption in flood control projects, criticizing the silence of local officials on the issue. PCGG convenor Wennie Sancho said the controversy highlights the need for stronger public vigilance, especially with billions of pesos allocated …
BCPO eyes gun ban, enhanced anti-drug ops for MassKara fest
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is set to recommend a citywide gun ban as part of heightened security measures for this year’s 46th MassKara Festival, BCPO director, Police Colonel Joeresty Coronica confirmed yesterday. Coronica said the gun ban request will be forwarded to the Philippine National Police – Central Office …
SCO issued vs. 4 CEO execs over P1-M unused cement
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has issued a show-cause order (SCO) against four personnel under the Supply and Property Section of the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) in connection with the discovery of thousands of hardened cement bags stored in warehouses in Barangays Taculing and Alijis. In a press conference yesterday, Gasataya announced a major …
Bad weather prompts class suspension in NegOr
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria suspended afternoon and evening classes yesterday due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding triggered by Typhoon “Tapah” (formerly “Lannie”). Executive Order No. 19, series of 2025, was signed and posted by the governor on his Facebook page around noon yesterday. Should heavy rains persist on Tuesday, September 9, local chief …
Lahar-clogged creek dredging in progress; less than 1% hauled
By CESAR JOLITO III The efforts to clear the massive volcanic sediments that blocked Tamburong Creek at Barangay Biak na Bato in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town have so far yielded minimal progress, with authorities confirming that less than one percent of the debris has been hauled out. According to John de Asis, head of …
227 hog farmers in NegOr qualify for ASF indemnification
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental said yesterday that 227 hog farmers who were affected by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks have qualified for government indemnification. Jaymar Vilos, PVO-Negros Oriental information officer, told the Philippine News Agency that these hog farmers are from Bais City (185) and Manjuyod (42), who were validated recently …
Stars align for showdown at ICTSI Negros Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Riding a surge of confidence following a stirring come-from-behind victory in Bacolod City last week, Pauline del Rosario returns to the fairways with momentum on her side. But as she braces for another title run in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Golf Challenge unfolding Tuesday, September 9, the path to back-to-back glory …
Canoy lone Negrense player selected in PBA Season 50 Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Aldave Canoy was the lone Negrense player to be selected in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City on Sunday evening, September 7. The Bacolod City native forward heard his name being called by the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the fourth …