By Herman M. Lagon The mood always shifts when someone cracks a hard truth with a grin. These days, one line has become shorthand in classrooms, sari-sari stores, FB posts, and jeepney queues: “We told them thusly.” Borrowed from “TBBT” Sheldon Cooper’s smug wit, it is less a taunt than a coping tool. Teachers mutter …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Study: Rising temperatures slowing early childhood dev’t
Climate change, including extreme heat and frequent heat waves, is already known to harm ecosystems, agriculture and human health. New evidence now suggests that increasing temperatures may also slow key aspects of early childhood development, according to Science Daily. Published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the study reports that children who experienced …
No water interruptions in Bacolod as PrimeWater settles obligations
By CESAR JOLITO III Fears of a possible water interruption in Bacolod City have been allayed after PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. committed to and completed the settlement of its outstanding obligations to Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), prompting city officials to assure the public that water services will remain uninterrupted. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Saturday, …
Bacolod lights up holiday cheer at Festival of Lights
By CESAR JOLITO III Bacolod City once again transformed into a vibrant center of holiday celebration as thousands of residents and visitors gathered for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 13, highlighting the city’s spirit of unity, creativity and community partnership. The festival featured a grand street and arena dance competition that …
Flood-prone barangays see hope in Oplan Kontra Baha
Officials of flood-prone barangays in Bacolod City are optimistic of finally seeing an end to years of destructive floods with the interventions being implemented by the government under Oplan Kontra Baha. On Friday, December 12, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, led the launch of the waterways …
Road mishap kills 8
By CESAR JOLITO III Eight passengers were killed, while several others were injured, after a utility vehicle rolled over along a barangay road at Barangay Tiguib in Negros Oriental’s Ayungon town on Saturday morning, December 13. Police reported the multicab was driven by 56-year-old Juan Maratas, a resident of Barangay Bagacay in Dumaguete City. The …
Coast Guard NegOr deploys more floating assets for maritime security
The Philippine Coast Guard in Negros Oriental is adding more floating assets to enhance maritime security and disaster response, an official said. Lt. Marionne Abigal Enopia, commander of Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency that three aluminum boats have been repaired, and three new units are en route as additional support. …
P6.9-M ‘shabu’ seized
By CESAR JOLITO III Police operatives arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and confiscated nearly P7 million worth of suspected shabu during a joint anti-illegal drug operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub on Saturday afternoon, December 13. The suspect, identified only as 37-year-old alias “Paul,” temporarily residing in Barangay Tangub, was apprehended at around 5:55 p.m. …
Teen stabbed; suspect dies in house fire
By CESAR JOLITO III A 14-year-old boy was found with multiple stab wounds after an early morning attack at Barangay 2 in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City yesterday. Police reported the minor was lying on the pavement with multiple stab wounds on different parts of his body along Laurel Street in Don Juan Subdivision. An …
Diesto shines in Asian Para Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Medals continued to pour in for Team Philippines at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, led by para swimmer Mary Hannah Diesto, who finally struck gold after a series of near misses, followed by multi-gold winner Ric Daniel Pasadilla and strong performances from Filipino para athletes across swimming, athletics and badminton …