The Philippine men’s under-22 squad is determined to regroup after a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals of men’s football in the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The Filipino booters went toe-to-toe with Vietnam for nearly 90 minutes before allowing two late goals that ended their hopes of playing for a gold medal. Not all is …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Moises Padilla shines bright | A beacon of healing after Typhoon ‘Tino’
Text and photos by CESAR JOLITO III As Christmas lights flickered on across the town plaza on December 14, Moises Padilla did more than mark the start of the holiday season — it illuminated a collective journey of healing, faith and hope after the devastation wrought by Typhoon “Tino.” With the theme “Bangon sa Kasanag …
Tradition of compassion | Bacolod welcomes first #LightTheWorld Giving Machines
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City has added a new tradition to its holiday landscape as it hosts its first-ever #LightTheWorld Giving Machines — a unique, globally recognized initiative that turns simple acts of generosity into life-changing assistance for those in need. Launched on December 4, at the 2nd Level of Robinsons Place Bacolod, the …
Peace is in the mufflers: Sagay police turn confiscated mufflers into a message of peace
In a dazzling blend of creativity, advocacy and holiday spirit, the Sagay Component City Police Station welcomed the holiday season with an extraordinary illumination ceremony that turned law enforcement into an inspiring community celebration. Launched on December 1, “A Christmas Illumination: Lights of Peace” showcased a one-of-a-kind 15-foot Christmas tree made entirely from unconventional materials: …
Still displaced: Hundreds in La Castellana remain evacuated after ‘Tino’
By CESAR JOLITO III While some families affected by Typhoon “Tino” have begun rebuilding their lives, hundreds of residents in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town remain displaced more than a month after the storm, underscoring the scale of destruction and the long road to recovery in the municipality. Mayor Anejo Nicor disclosed that 390 families …
When we fail to practice what we preach
By Sonny Angara The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) held in January the country’s first National Galunggong Summit. This was in the wake of last year’s controversies about dwindling stocks of round scad or galunggong and the government’s subsequent moves to allow importation to stabilize prices. The aim was to rally stakeholders around …
When we fail to practice what we preach
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should not be too surprised and bothered by this phenomenon. Given our human limitations and weaknesses, this predicament can take place anytime and often. What we need to do is to go immediately to God, ask for pardon and the grace to begin again. Our failures should not alienate us …
‘Vaccines do not cause autism’ —WHO
A new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism — contrary to theories being propagated in the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last month revised its website with language that undermines its previous, scientifically-grounded position that immunizations do not cause …
PrimeWater sold; new owner takes over
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez yesterday confirmed that PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., previously linked to the Villar group, has been sold to a new owner, with the transaction finalized last Friday, December 12. In an exclusive radio interview, Benitez said he is hopeful the change in ownership will result …
NegOcc boosts healthcare services with new infectious disease hub
The Negros Occidental provincial government is enhancing its delivery of healthcare services with the opening of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City. With support from the Department of Health and the World Bank, the P100-million medical facility is the province’s response …