By Herman M. Lagon You do not need to be an anthropologist to know that tsinelas — those humble, often weather-worn slippers — carry more than soles. For many of us, they carry memories. They are not just footwear. They are symbols of childhood, tools of discipline, signs of hardship, and even unexpected sources of …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Over P10.6-B allocated for infra projects in Bacolod: C3
By CESAR JOLITO III A total of P10.6 billion in public funds has been allocated for various infrastructure projects in Bacolod City from 2016 to 2025, according to a report compiled by the Council of Concerned Citizens (C3), based on data from the Department of Public Works and Highways website. According to C3, the largest …
School buildings in Bacolod ‘safe’ after Cebu quake
By CESAR JOLITO III All public schools in Bacolod City have been cleared for occupancy following a two-day citywide structural inspection after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City in Cebu province on Monday, October 13. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced the resumption of classes yesterday after inspection teams from the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the City Engineer’s …
GAWA seeks substantial minimum wage hike
By CESAR JOLITO III The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) in Negros Occidental has urged the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas to approve a substantial increase in the minimum wage for private sector workers amid the region’s rising cost of living. GAWA Secretary General Wennie Sancho said the labor …
Bacolod cops net over P9-M shabu in 2 weeks
Drug enforcement teams of Bacolod City Police Office seized P9.11 million worth of shabu in two weeks of operations since the start of the 46th MassKara Festival on October 1. Data showed that from October 1 to 14, a total of 1,340 grams of shabu were recovered in 20 operations, resulting in the arrest of …
Cops to help enforce ‘no entry’ rule in Kanlaon danger zone
Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. General Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. directed all police units under the Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) to assist local government units in enforcing the four-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Kanlaon Volcano following its recent ash emission. In a statement, Nartatez emphasized the need for …
Over 30 help desks ensure seamless experience for MassKara visitors
The Bacolod City Tourism Development Office has set up more than 30 tourism information desks (TIDs) in key areas across the city to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for visitors of the 46th MassKara Festival, especially during the highlights on October 17 to 19. The TIDs are located in 25 hotels, four shopping malls, Bredco port …
Soyud, Akari edge Chery Tiggo in 5-set thriller
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hitter Christine Joy Soyud delivered a steady all-around performance as the Akari Power Chargers pulled off another five-set escape, turning back the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-11, 22-25, 29-27, 17-25, 15-7, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, October 14. Soyud came through with 17 …
Pastrana, Crisostomo share Player of the Week honors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Pastrana and Gelo Crisostomo delivered clutch performances in contrasting fashion to lead the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to twin statement victories over Ateneo de Manila University, earning recognition as the UAAP Players of the Week. Pastrana spearheaded the UST Growling Tigresses’ 77-66 win that snapped Ateneo’s unbeaten run …
H2 comeback propels PH past Timor-Leste in AFC qualifiers
The Philippine men’s national football team claimed an important 3-1 victory on home soil against Timor-Leste, thanks to a magical second half comeback. The Philippines started off the match aggressively by creating a lot of chances, including an early attempt by Jefferson Tabinas that hit the goal post. Goalkeepers of both sides, Kevin Mendoza for …