By CESAR JOLITO III The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) has formally submitted a set of recommendations aimed at addressing the persistent flooding problem in Bacolod City ahead of the final flood control summit on Tuesday, June 9. In a radio interview, MBCCI Vice President Frank Carbon said the proposals were based …
Monthly Archives: June 2026
BACOLOD BECOMING UNSAFE? Intensified police visibility urged
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is urged to intensify police visibility and crime prevention measures following the recent holdup incident involving a female doctor in Barangay 19. Councilor Em Ang, chairperson of the city council committee on health and sanitation, said public safety is a primary responsibility of the local …
Health experts shed light on connection between mental health, cardiovascular problems
The connection between mental health and heart health was brought to light during the Advocacy Hour Usapang Puso sa Puso at the recently-concluded 56th Philippine Heart Association (PHA) and the Philippine College of Cardiology (PCC) Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting in Mandaluyong City. The “Mental Health and The Heart” session brought together cardiologists, psychiatrists, faith …
A fitting tribute for our seafarers
By Sonny Angara After languishing in the legislative mill for over a decade, the bill institutionalizing a Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which we co-sponsored, has finally reached the plenary debates in the Senate. We laud Senator Joel Villanueva, the chairman of the Senate committee on labor, employment and human resources, for his hard work …
Spiritual childhood relevant in our complicated times
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “The disciples approached Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?’ He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, ‘Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 18:1-3) Definitely, these …
Brgys told to monitor water refilling stations with no permits
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA The Bacolod City council has approved a resolution encouraging all barangays in the city to conduct stricter monitoring of water refilling stations operating without necessary permits and to assist in the identification and geotagging of water sources within their respective jurisdiction. Councilor Em Ang said the steady increase in the number …
Late enrollees to get school supplies too
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has assured parents that the city government will provide free school supplies to late enrollees from various public elementary and secondary schools in the city. “We will coordinate with [the Department of Education in Bacolod] to determine the total number of late enrollees, as most of …
Gasataya urges students to stop spreading fake news
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya appealed to students to stop spreading fake news or anything that is not true to avoid creating panic and alarm. His call comes after a student posted a fake post on Facebook on Sunday, June 7, claiming that classes in the city were suspended yesterday, June …
DepEd adopts weeklong ‘opening block’ for public school learners
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Dumaguete City began a weeklong orientation and familiarization activity called “opening block” as public schools across the country opened the Academic Year 2026-2027. DepEd-Dumaguete Assistant Superintendent Juditha Mapue told the Philippine News Agency that the first week of classes will focus on activities that will help learners familiarize themselves …
Barber’s slay case a mistaken identity?
By CESAR JOLITO III The family of a 50-year-old barber who was shot dead in Bacolod City’s Barangay Vista Alegre on Sunday night, June 7, believes he may have been a victim of mistaken identity. The victim, Carlito Alcala Jr., a resident of Arao Dos in the village, was gunned down after an unidentified gunman …