By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has unanimously approved a resolution urging the increase in the monthly allowance of senior citizen and persons with disability (PWD) association presidents, recognizing their expanding role in community-level governance and social service delivery. The resolution calls on the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), the …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
NORFA leads PFF U-16 Visayas qualifiers, 9-0
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) stayed in firm control of the PFF Under-16 Visayas qualifiers after overpowering the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (NOSIRFA), 9-0, to remain on top of the standings on Wednesday, January 21. NORFA leaned on a balanced attack, led by Jerenz Nengasca and Jhon Luke …
Eala confirms participation in PH Women’s Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra “Alex” Eala has returned to the country ahead of her campaign in the Philippine Women’s Open, drawing attention from fans who gathered to welcome the country’s top-ranked tennis player. The 20-year-old arrived on Wednesday, January 21, with her parents, Mike and Rizza, and coach Joan Bosch to prepare for …
TNT averts 19-pt collapse, draws first blood against San Miguel
The TNT Tropang 5G averted a 19-point collapse to draw first blood in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup finals. Kelly Williams and the rest of the Tropang 5G steadied themselves just in time to overcome the San Miguel Beermen, 96-91, in Game 1 on Wednesday, January 21, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The …
Celtics build 23-pt lead, coast past Pacers
Jaylen Brown had 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 119-104 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers yesterday (Philippine time). Brown was 11 of 22 from the field, but also committed a game-high five turnovers. Sam Hauser connected on five of his seven three-point attempts and added 17 …
Crisis of survival | Farmers blame policies for sugar price collapse
By CESAR JOLITO III Small-scale sugar farmers, Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and sugar industry workers are calling for urgent reforms and accountability from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as opaque policies have devastated livelihoods and threatened the future of the local sugar industry. In a manifesto released this week, the National Congress of Unions in …
Beware of ‘trash collectors’ soliciting cash: BENRO
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) has issued a public warning against individuals and groups falsely posing as garbage collectors to solicit cash donations from residents. BENRO officer-in-charge Allyn Luv Dignadice said the city government, together with its newly contracted private garbage hauler, has not authorized any person …
Your gums and heart rhythm
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim There is danger lurking in your gums, new research from Hiroshima University shows. It’s the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) that causes gum disease, according to the study published in the medical journal Circulation. The bacterium can travel in the bloodstream and enter the heart where it can cause atrial …
The constant danger of treachery and betrayal
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That Bible episode about King David and his rebellious son, Absalom, (cfr. 2 Samuel 18:9 – 19:3) perpetuates the narrative that treachery and betrayal will always be with us for as long as we live. Even at the start of creation, some of the angels, headed by Lucifer, rebelled against God. …
Resolutions: On the romanticism of reading
Humanity has a collective habit of trying to change at the beginning of each cycle: whether it’s an annual summer bucket list, or the beginning of a new semester or quarter, or the start of a new relationship, we all try to put new beginnings to good use. Perhaps the most popular example of this …