OPINION

I cannot let Earth Day, April 22, pass without a tribute to Mother Earth, as precious as your own mother—to hold dear and lovingly respect. Earth Day was founded in 1970, and every year thereafter, there have been worldwide celebrations. For many, however, the commemoration activities have amounted to short-lived concern for the environment. After …

On so many occasions, when taking to the roads of Bacolod City, pedestrians cross the street without an ounce of urgency, seemingly unaware of the perils of oncoming traffic. They are under the impression all vehicles will stop as they are slowly slinking across the street, many times with their phone out and eyes glued …

“It’s the old adage, you can make a pizza so cheap, nobody will eat it; you can make an airline so cheap, nobody will fly it.” –Gordon Bethune I will not hesitate to fly United Airlines. One of the first airlines I learned to enjoy was United, where my kumpareChito Ilonggo Macatual works. The other …

“It’s a terrible thing wishing that it can be someone else’s tragedy.” –John Dyer The MV Don Juan tragedy happened 37 years ago but it was a maritime disaster that Ilonggos in Negros and Iloilo cannot forget. On April 22, 1980, the M/S Don Juan, a commercial vessel owned by Negros Navigation (NN), was traveling …

After studying journalism at Rutgers University, the state university of New Jersey, and having some exposure to media in the United States, having previously worked as a stringer for a newspaper and contributing to a few online media outlets, found the journalism environment in the Philippines completely different. While there is criticism of media bias …

Even with tropical depressions still on the weather menu, travelers are still heading out for a leisurely summer. Many are visiting regional destinations, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong; however, they have not experienced the fun of Boracay, Mactan, Cebu, Sicogon island, Baguio, Tagaytay, Davao City, Negros island, Panay island, among others. Traveling within …

Despite frequently discussing conflicts with how the Roman Catholic church operates locally, there is still a common bond of being a Christian and witnessing how the shared faith is being dismissed by the world. What has been seen as the slow dissolution of Christianity from culture is seen most prominently when it comes to the …

“This fanaticism is what feeds terrorism and this is precisely why Muslims must play an active role in opposing hate sermons and incitement to terrorism and extremism in their mosques.” –Otto Schily The islands of Panay and Negros will always be safe from terrorist attacks as long as the country’s intelligence network remains accurate and …

“There is no overacting, only untrue acting.” –Stellan Skarsgård Many believe Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Remus Zacharias Canieso, “overreacted” when he summoned the manager and service crew of a local hardware store on April 7 after he was accidentally hit by a pushcart while inside the said establishment. Canieso reportedly …

Growing up in New Jersey, in the United States, have memories of attending Palm Sunday mass that are very different from local customs. The San Sebastian Cathedral recently sent a reminder to the Roman Catholic faithful that blessed palm fronds, or the leaves of a palm tree, should be free of charge. However, attending mass, …