By Herman M. Lagon Numbers help us spot patterns. But they rarely tell the whole story. Behind every percentage point is a real person — someone with struggles, dreams and a story that raw data alone cannot explain. This is where qualitative research comes in. It adds depth to issues that are often reduced to …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Christ is the real, ultimate and universal king
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, we are reminded to really develop and enliven our belief that Christ is the real and ultimate king for all of us. He is king, not only to Catholics, but to all of us and the entire universe. As such, we …
AI’s blind spot: Tools fail to detect their own fakes
When outraged Filipinos turned to an AI-powered chatbot to verify a viral photograph of a lawmaker embroiled in a corruption scandal, the tool failed to detect it was fabricated — even though it had generated the image itself. Internet users are increasingly turning to chatbots to verify images in real time, but the tools often …
Schools reel from P190-M ‘Tino’ damage
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Occidental has reported P190.9 million in total damage and losses following the onslaught of Typhoon “Tino,” as rapid assessment teams wrapped up their initial evaluation this week. According to the Rapid Damage Assessment Report, as of November 13, the typhoon left 13 schools totally …
Bacolod moves to host PH Sports Expo 2026
Bacolod City is taking another major step toward becoming one of the country’s premier sports destinations as discussions advance for the city to host the Philippine Sports Expo (PSE) in April 2026, an event projected to bring thousands of athletes, visitors and new economic activity to Negros Occidental. City officials and event organizers confirmed that …
NODJ tightens security after greyhound ops yield drugs, weapons
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) has intensified its security protocols after back-to-back greyhound operations on November 18 and 20 led to the discovery of illegal drugs, mobile phones and improvised weapons inside the facility. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) reported that the surprise …
NegOr cops commit to protect kids from abuses
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Oriental is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of the children, an official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), told the Philippine News Agency that it is their responsibility to ensure that the children are safe from abuses and …
Ambulance hits grandma dead
By CESAR JOLITO III Police are investigating whether overspeeding was a factor in the road accident that killed a 72-year-old grandmother who was struck by an ambulance at Barangay Robles in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town on Wednesday, November 19. Authorities identified the victim as alias “Maria,” who was aboard a tricycle when she asked the driver to …
NTF-ELCAC exec scores Reds’ wave of ‘spy-tagging’ killings
A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) scored the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) for its renewed wave of “spy-tagging” killings, which have targeted civilians. “Spy-tagging is the CPP-NPA’s most convenient weapon. It is not discipline. It is not revolution. It is …
Almost 50 exhibitors showcase Negros organic products
Close to 50 exhibitors are showcasing organic products and sustainable finds in the 18th Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival (NIOFF) at Negros Occidental Capitol grounds in Bacolod City from November 19 to 23. Held in line with the Organic Agriculture Month, the almost annual event, organized by the Negros Occidental provincial government, is being held …