BY MA. THERESA LADIAO BACOLOD City — During Holy Week, Bacolod slows into a more reflective rhythm, with platforms like inDrive becoming part of how people move through the season. Busy streets grow quieter, churches fill with prayer, and families make time for traditions passed down through generations. Navigating the city during Holy Week, however, …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Quieter than usual: Rising fuel prices dampen Holy Week travel
By CESAR JOLITO III High prices of fuel are casting a shadow over Holy Week travel plans in Negros Occidental, with both road and sea travelers likely to stay home. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reported a visible decline in tourist traffic to popular road trip destinations like Don Salvador Benedicto town, signaling what …
The Last Supper
By Fr. Roy Cimagala The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, celebrated in the evening of Maundy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. It also marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum. It’s a joyful Mass, distinct from the somber services on Good Friday, and includes unique elements like …
Question the cloak
By Herman M. Lagon In a time when truth can sound a lot like confidence, the most dangerous lies are those dressed in faith. We have seen it before. Leaders who sound so certain you start second-guessing yourself. Followers so committed they would endure anything if promised salvation. It is not a new story — …
Oral health care, why you should be concerned
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Good oral health is more than just having a bright smile. It’s an essential part of overall well-being. The mouth serves as the gateway to the body, and maintaining its health helps prevent infections, diseases and discomfort that can affect daily life. Practicing effective oral hygiene, visiting the dentist regularly, …
Call 911, report crimes ‘directly’ to BCPO
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is urging the public to immediately report holdup incidents and other crimes to authorities instead of posting them on social media. BCPO chief Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia emphasized that prompt reporting through the nearest police station or by calling 911 allows law enforcers to respond …
Coast Guard asks public to report overloading, suspicious activities
The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) has encouraged passengers and other stakeholders to report critical safety concerns as sea travel peaks during the Holy Week. “The CGDSV encourages the public to remain vigilant and actively support maritime safety through its reporting platform,” it said in a notice yesterday. In line with the Philippine Coast …
Bacolod seeks urgent aid for MSMEs amid rising fuel costs
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved a resolution calling for immediate government intervention to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grappling with the impact of rising fuel prices driven by the global oil crisis. The measure urges the office of Mayor Greg Gasataya to mobilize key city departments to deliver …
NegOr police intensify anti-drug ops for summer months
Police in Negros Oriental are intensifying efforts in anticipation of the rise in illegal drug activities in the summer months, an official said yesterday. Captain Stephen Jaynard Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NORPPO), told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that illegal drug activity tends to rise in the coming …
Lakbay Alalay stations to assist motorists in NegOr
Two Lakbay Alalay stations in Negros Oriental are now operational, ready to assist motorists and respond to road crashes and other emergencies during Holy Week. “The Lakbay Alalay assistance areas are in line with the observance of Semana Santa and the anticipated influx of travelers during the summer vacation period,” said Provincial Highway Patrol Team …