By Fr. Roy Cimagala Those two parables Christ told his disciples that compared the Kingdom of God to some seed that when planted on earth would just grow, become big and bear fruit (cfr. Mark 4:26-34) highlight the truth of our faith that God always provides for our needs but we also have to do …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Kin claim 8 of 19 ‘rebel’ bodies
By CESAR JOLITO III Relatives have claimed the remains of at least eight of the 19 alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members killed in the April 19 armed encounters in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town, the Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said. Among those identified and claimed was 36-year-old Roger Fabillar Tapang, …
Bacolod secures electric police cars
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City government has strengthened its law enforcement capabilities with the acquisition of 10 electric vehicles (EVs) for the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), aiming to improve response time while reducing operational costs. Mayor Greg Gasataya said the city allocated P14 million for the new fleet as part of efforts …
Negros human rights group condemns journo’s killing
By CESAR JOLITO III A human rights organization in Negros has condemned the killing of community journalist RJ Ledesma during a military operation in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town. In a statement, Human Rights Advocates in Negros (HRAN) expressed grief over Ledesma’s death and called for an independent investigation, asserting that the victim was a non-combatant …
‘Rebel’ killed in clash
By CESAR JOLITO III A suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed following a series of armed encounters with government troops at Barangay Bucalan in Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City on Thursday morning, April 23. Authorities identified the casualty as Jomarie Peña, a resident of the village. Brigadier General Ted Dumosmog, commander of …
NPA owns death of ‘rape suspect’
By CESAR JOLITO III A unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the execution of a man accused of rape at Barangay Manlucahoc in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City, citing a decision by what it described as a “revolutionary court” of the people. In a statement, the NPA’s Armando Sumayang Jr. Command alleged …
Man arrested over loose firearms, ‘shabu’
By CESAR JOLITO III A 39-year-old man with illegal firearms, ammunition and suspected illegal drugs was arrested during a search warrant operation in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City on Thursday, April 23. The suspect, identified only as alias “Bongbong,” was arrested during the raid in Hacienda Tagud, Barangay Luna, conducted by operatives of the Police Regional …
Agri office gears up for El Niño
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental Provincial Agriculture Office (OPA) is preparing mitigation measures to address the anticipated impact of the looming El Niño phenomenon as local authorities begin assessing damage caused by prolonged extreme heat. Provincial agriculturist Dr. Dina Genzola said the OPA is coordinating with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management …
Creamline rules PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers reclaimed the PVL All-Filipino Conference title after surviving a fierce challenge from the Cignal Super Spikers, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 16-25, 15-11, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday night, April 23. Diana Carlos delivered the decisive blows in the closing stretch, firing a crucial attack before sealing …
Timberwolves shut down Nuggets
Jaden McDaniels led a spirited defensive effort, reserve Ayo Dosunmu delivered a team-high 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held the Denver Nuggets to a season-low shooting percentage en route to a 113-96 victory in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). The Timberwolves hold a 2-1 edge …