By Fr. Roy Cimagala If Christ is the pattern of our humanity, then we have to be ready to carry his cross which is his ultimate expression of love for us. To carry his cross is the ultimate way we can identify ourselves with Christ as we should. We should not be afraid of the …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Health experts push controls on sugary foods, drinks
Health experts called for stronger measures to limit the consumption of sugary foods and beverages as part of efforts to curb rising obesity rates in the Philippines. During a media conference in Manila, Philippine Heart Association board member Dr. Louella Santos proposed imposing higher taxes on sugary drinks to discourage consumption. “Just like with smoking …
NegOcc to augment fuel subsidy; LGUs urged for counterpart to aid
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government is studying the possible augmentation of a proposed fuel subsidy for public utility vehicles (PUVs), including jeepneys and tricycles, as authorities move to ease the impact of rising oil prices on the transport sector. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said the matter was discussed during a …
Sugar stakeholders set unified approach
By CESAR JOLITO III Leaders of major sugar federations, millers, labor representatives, and members of the board of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) convened at its office in Bacolod City to discuss pressing concerns and possible solutions to issues currently affecting the country’s sugar industry. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across Luzon, Visayas …
Bacolod police on alert vs. crimes resulting from fuel price hikes
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is heightening its alert on the possible increase in crimes against property as a result of rising fuel prices. “We are crafting action plans in case of domino effect. Looting, theft and robbery cases might increase. The Philippine National Police is preparing for that,” BCPO Director Colonel Eugene Rebadomia …
No price hike for goods: DTI
By CESAR JOLITO III The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that prices of leading commodities in markets across Negros Occidental remain stable despite recent increases in global fuel prices. According to DTI-Negros Occidental Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal, the agency has not monitored any significant price adjustments in essential goods, noting that supply …
Vandalized Capitol CR fixed; security tightened
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has completed the repair of the vandalized public comfort rooms at the Capitol Park and Lagoon while strengthening security measures to prevent similar incidents. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said the damaged facilities were immediately fixed following reports that parts of the newly opened comfort rooms …
Failure to yield leads to jeep operator, driver in trouble
By CESAR JOLITO III Transport authorities have ordered a modernized jeepney operator and driver to explain after a viral video showed a unit allegedly failing to yield to an ambulance in Bacolod City. The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) confirmed that it has served a show-cause order (SCO) against the operator …
BFP roadshow educates students on fire safety, emergency response
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) kicked off its Fire Square Roadshow at the Silliman University in Dumaguete City, aimed at familiarizing elementary students with fire safety, preparedness and response at an early age. BFP-Negros Island Region (NIR) director Chief Supt. Rodolfo Denaga, who was guest of honor at the event, said in an interview …
Man hurt in shooting
By CESAR JOLITO III A 36-year-old man was wounded in a shooting incident outside a Korean restaurant in Purok Liroville in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang Airport early yesterday morning. The victim, identified as alias “Mark,” a resident of Barangay Taculing, was reportedly shot by a 38-year-old resident of Purok Hollow Blocks in Barangay Singcang. Bacolod …