By Herman M. Lagon There was a time when the idea of a 14th month pay did not sound radical to me at all. It sounded practical. At Ateneo de Iloilo, where I once worked, it was something we quietly campaigned for, discussed in hallways, justified in meetings, and eventually enjoyed. It came midyear, modest …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Everything starts with God’s love
By Fr. Roy Cimagala This is very fundamental and indispensable for us to know. Otherwise, we would have a wrong idea of what our life is all about. God loves us first before we learn to love him and everybody and everything else in return. Thus, we need to know what that divine love involves …
Love languages: How important are they in making relationships work?
Love is universal yet how it is spoken, felt and sustained is deeply personal. For some, love sounds like “I’m proud of you.” For others, it comes in a packed lunch prepared before sunrise, a hand held in silence, a thoughtful gift, or an undivided time after a long day. This is where the idea …
Bacolod pushes waste-to-energy plan as landfill pressure mounts
By CESAR JOLITO III The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) and the Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance have thrown their support behind the Bacolod City government’s proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project, positioning it as a long-term response to the city’s growing garbage problem and recurring flooding concerns. The WTE facility forms a central pillar of Bacolod’s 10-year Solid …
Miranda condemns NPA killing, warns of peace setback
By CESAR JOLITO III Kabankalan Mayor Benjie Miranda strongly condemned the killing of a 74-year-old woman in Barangay Tapi, calling the incident a serious setback to the city’s peace and development efforts. In a radio interview, Miranda expressed deep sorrow over the death of Leonora Anguit, who was reportedly killed by the New People’s Army …
Dengue cases drop by over 80%
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded a sharp decline in dengue infections last month, even as several cities remain on close watch due to higher case counts. PHO data show that from January 1 to February 7, the province logged 141 dengue cases, a steep 80.28 percent decrease compared …
Kabankalan enters P2-B loan deal for major flood control project
By CESAR JOLITO III The Kabankalan City government has formally sealed a P2-billion loan agreement with a state-run bank to finance a large-scale flood control initiative, marking a key step in addressing the city’s long-standing flooding problems. The ceremonial signing was held on Tuesday, February 10, signaling the start of what local officials described as …
50 couples tie knot in Moises Padilla
By CESAR JOLITO III Fifty couples formally tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony held a day before Valentine’s Day in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town yesterday. Dubbed “Kasanag sang Paghigugma,” the annual event is now in its fourth year and continues to provide couples with the opportunity to legalize their union through a …
Bacolod probes fake flood reports
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government launched a formal probe into the online spread of false flood reports, stepping up efforts to combat misinformation that officials say caused unnecessary alarm among residents. City authorities confirmed that the City Legal Office (CLO), in coordination with the Bacolod City Police Office Cybercrime Unit, is now …
1 dead, 1 injured in Bacolod shooting
By CESAR JOLITO III An 18-year-old man was killed while his companion was injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in front of a mall along Gatuslao Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay 9 on Thursday night, February 12. The fatality was identified by police only as 18-year-old alias “Christian,” a resident of Purok Nangka, …