By CESAR JOLITO III Each local government unit (LGU) in Negros Occidental will receive a P500,000 subsidy from the provincial government for this year’s 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival set for April 13 to 19. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II confirmed that Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has signed the necessary documents for the release …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Aguilar, DEFTAC clinch jiu-jitsu honors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO DEFTAC Philippines’ jiu-jitsu program earned multiple major honors in 2025, highlighted by team awards across several divisions and a top individual citation for its founder and head coach, Alvin Aguilar. The Bacolod City-native Aguilar announced the achievements in a Facebook post, detailing a string of recognitions for the organization. DEFTAC was …
LeBron makes history as Lakers top Mavs
LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers went into the All-Star break with a 124-104 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). James registered 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double in 36 games this season. Rui Hachimura …
Monares sidelined for UP due to back injury
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) will open its UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign without one of its main offensive weapons, as senior spiker Negrense Joan Monares is set to sit out the first round due to a back injury. Monares disclosed that she has been diagnosed with desiccated discs …
Holiday’s big night boosts Blazers in win over Jazz
Jrue Holiday recorded a season-best 31 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-119 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). Donovan Clingan produced 23 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists as Portland won for the fourth time in five …
Access to care | Bacolod launches digital HIV/AIDS service platform
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has rolled out a new digital platform aimed at strengthening access to services for treating persons living with human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) as the city recorded 1,312 confirmed HIV/AIDS cases as of November 2025, ranking 22nd nationwide among more than 140 local …
Beyond the headlines: Trust and survival in the Filipino everyday
By Ignacio R. Bunye In the past week, Manila’s media has been ablaze with stories that range from impeachment raps against high officials to rising unemployment figures, from corporate scandals to leadership conferences promising “authentic communication.” For many ordinary Filipinos, however, the question is simple: How do these headlines touch our daily lives? Politics and …
Robin’s ‘weak’ swipe at youth
At a Senate hearing meant to protect young Filipinos online, the conversation drifted in a strange direction. Instead of data or policy, Senator Robin Padilla opened with a blunt line: the youth today are “weak.” He said it almost apologetically, like an uncle at a reunion who knows his remark might sting. He compared them …
Why do we do crazy things when we’re in love?
“People always do crazy things when they’re in love.” That’s what Meg told Hercules in the Disney movie after she pushed him to safety, saving him from the falling pillar and taking the hit herself. You don’t have to be a Disney fanatic to relate to the feeling. Butterflies in your stomach, the quick …
11 families homeless in Brgy. 10 fire
By CESAR JOLITO III A residential fire in Bacolod City’s Barangay 10 displaced 11 families, composed of 38 individuals, after at least 11 homes were damaged on Wednesday night, February 11. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Bacolod said the fire broke out in Purok Magti-ayon and quickly spread through closely built houses. Based …