Casting a ‘war of nerves’
ON OCTOBER 21, Negros Occidental governor Bong Lacson issued a six-month suspension without pay against Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena and four of her...
Conflicting obligations
BACOLOD City is currently abuzz with a hyper-local controversy involving Catholic priests and local officials. The issue revolves around a supposed spiritual retreat for...
Shoes for readiness, challenges, dreams
SHOES are in the Bible. The Holy Scripture says they symbolize readiness to face challenges and fuel one’s dreams.Thus, every story about shoes speaks...
Sugar industry in ‘suicidal mode’
THE SUGAR industry is in crisis. The sharp drop in millgate prices — averaging ₱2,200 per 50-kilo bag (LKg) as of October 9 —...
Because of ‘barkadas’
WHEN WE talk about barkadas, what often comes to mind are the extremes — either very good or very bad.
More often than not, barkadas...
Grit and gains
THE TREMENDOUS success of the 39th Negros Trade Fair (NTF)—held for the first time at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura in Taguig City...
A ‘thunder’ for the capitol
THE DEBATE on whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) should be allowed in Negros Occidental remains heated.At present, 82 organizations have openly opposed the provincial...
Understanding decarbonization the simplest way
ON SEPTEMBER 18, I had the chance to attend a Net Zero Conference organized by the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) at SMX Aura...
‘Kind of hard’
BACOLOD City’s pride, Antonio “Tony” Meloto, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Community Leadership in 2006, is in the hot seat.
Founder of the renowned Gawad Kalinga...
‘Boo-boo talaga!’
THE ACQUITTAL of the “Mabinay 6” activists on charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives on Monday, September 22, was a “boo-boo” (blunder)...