By Fr. Roy Cimagala Let’s be like Mary Magdalene, a repentant sinner turned loyal disciple, who went early, even while it was still dark, to visit the tomb of Christ. When she found the tomb empty, she was, of course, heartbroken and went immediately to tell the other disciples. When the others came and saw …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
‘Drowning’ sensation while lying down may be symptom of heart failure
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) urged the public, particularly women, to be more vigilant in recognizing the “atypical” symptoms of heart failure, such as the sensation of drowning while lying down, which are often dismissed as mere fatigue or stress. It is called orthopnea, when there is a need to use three or more pillows …
Bacolod imposes flexible work shift to boost energy saving
In a bid to strengthen energy conservation measures, the Bacolod City government implemented a flexible work arrangement starting yesterday. Based on Memorandum No. 99, issued by Mayor Greg Gasataya, the initiative underscores the city’s commitment to promoting clean and responsible energy usage while ensuring that public services remain efficient and uninterrupted. Under the new scheme, …
NTF-ELCAC scores NDF for defense of Reds’ ‘spy-tagging’
A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) yesterday scored the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Negros for its “impassioned defense” of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) “spy-tagging” which has so far led to the killing of 40 civilians since 2025. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC Executive Director Undersecretary …
Gun ban imposed for Panaad Festival security
By CESAR JOLITO III A temporary suspension of permits to carry firearms outside residences will be enforced in Bacolod City from April 13 to 19 as authorities tighten security for the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival. The directive, issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) through the Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region …
9 hurt in road mishaps
By CESAR JOLITO III At least nine individuals were injured in three separate vehicular accidents in Negros Occidental on Easter Sunday, April 5. Police said seven passengers sustained minor injuries when a driver of a truck lost control of the vehicle while descending a portion of the national road at Sitio Magtanday in Sipalay City’s …
Loose firearm, ammo seized
By CESAR JOLITO III Authorities seized an unlicensed firearm and multiple rounds of ammunition following the implementation of a search warrant in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang Airport on Sunday, April 5. Operatives from the Regional Intelligence Division of the Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), in coordination with Bacolod City Police Office …
Negros Oriental tightens travel, non-essential activities amid fuel crisis
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Oriental provincial government ordered stricter controls on official travel and non-essential activities as part of urgent measures to conserve energy and reduce expenses amid the ongoing fuel crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East. In his Executive Order No. 32 issued yesterday, Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria mandated government …
NegOr police ready with security measures for summer vacation
Security measures are in place for the summer vacation (SumVac) in Negros Oriental, according to the official of the provincial police office yesterday. Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO) spokesperson Captain Stephen Polinar, in an interview, said they immediately transitioned to Oplan SumVac after the observance of the Holy Week. “We are now coordinating with …
Panique, NU sweep Adamson
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs asserted their dominance over the Adamson University Lady Falcons with a 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday, April 5. The Lady Bulldogs secured their second consecutive win to …