By Herman M. Lagon A week ago, my daughter Parvane introduced me to “The Chosen” series on Netflix. While Typhoon “Tino” roared outside our home in Lapuz Norte, I spent the long hours watching the series — four seasons straight. It came at the right time: quiet days, howling winds and a restless heart looking …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Develop the instinct to quickly go to Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala When we find ourselves in some trouble, let’s be quick to cut the drama and with faith-filled dispatch, let’s just go to Christ asking for his help which he will always give, though in ways that may not be in accordance to our expectations. This is the lesson we can learn from …
How Filipinos are affected by the peso-dollar exchange rate
The peso’s movement against the US dollar is quite a complex narrative, and not just a simple strong-versus-weak story. Economists say the impact of the currency shifts depends on which side of the economy one stands. The exchange rate has encompassing effects — from the cost of fuel and food, to the value of remittances, and …
‘Tino’ inflicts P35-M agri damage in NegOcc
By CESAR JOLITO III Typhoon “Tino” left a trail of devastation across Negros Occidental’s agricultural sector, with total damages amounting to P35,004,157.43, data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) as of yesterday showed. The OPA report shows that crop losses reached P28.53 million, while fisheries sustained P6.47 million in damages. Rice production bore the brunt …
NegOcc to get P50-M aid from Malacañang
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental is set to receive P50 million in financial assistance from Malacañang following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity on Thursday, November 6, in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon “Tino.” In a statement from the Presidential Communications Office, Negros Oriental will also …
Bacolod moves toward unified recovery after ‘Tino’
By CESAR JOLITO III In the aftermath of Typhoon “Tino’s” devastation, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has mobilized a unified recovery effort, bringing together local leaders, government agencies and service providers to accelerate the city’s rehabilitation. Following the declaration of a state of calamity on Thursday, November 6, Gasataya convened an urgent coordination meeting with …
Decena, 2 others seek suspension reversal
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena and two of her co-respondents have filed a motion for reconsideration (MR) questioning the six-month suspension imposed on them by the provincial government for simple neglect of duty. Decena, together with April Love Wee and Ester Ignacio, in their motion filed on Thursday, November 6, argued …
Signal No. 1 up in N. NegOcc as ‘Uwan’ nears
Signal No. 1 has been hoisted in 21 areas, including northern Negros Occidental as Severe Tropical Storm “Uwan” begins to make its way towards the Philippines. According to Pagasa’s tropical cyclone bulletin yesterday, the following areas under Signal No. 1 will have winds of 39 to 61 kilometers per hour in at least 36 hours …
Another landslide hits mountain slope in Sipalay after ‘Tino’
By CESAR JOLITO III A mountain slope along the national highway at Barangay Mambaroto in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City loosened again and triggered another landslide following heavy downpours brought by Typhoon “Tino,” the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office confirmed. According to City DRRM Coordinator Dionilo Bogtae, the same portion of the slope …
Soyud misfires as Akari falls to Cignal
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers’ playoff hopes took a hit after suffering a 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20 defeat to the Cignal Super Spikers in the Pool D opener of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Thursday, November 6. Despite flashes of brilliance, the …