August 10, 2022

The need for self-denial

Christ said it very clearly. If we want to follow him, we should deny ourselves, carry the cross and follow him. (cfr. Mt 16,24) And only then can we be fruitful, both in our spiritual life and our apostolate. This

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Friends near and far

It was the summer of 1971 and I was just getting to master the Paris Metro. Since my first address was posh Avenue Foch, it was a regular route for me to pass by the Opera Garnier stop because I

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Sipalay LGU turns over 2 hectares to CPSU

The Sipalay City government has formally turned over two hectares of land area to Central Philippines State University – Sipalay Campus, where it is already situated, on August 4. This transpired during the courtesy visit of State Universities and Colleges

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Digital art exhibit to benefit city library

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod AI Artists Association in partnership with Christian Artists National Various Arts Society (CANVAS) presents a two- man art show for a cause that runs from August 8 to14 at the 3rd floor of the

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WCOPA 2022 outstanding vocal coach is a Sipalaynon

Vocal and music teacher Elipas Sibua won the 2022 Outstanding Vocal Coach of the Year during the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 25th Anniversary at Disneyland, Anaheim in California on July 22-30. Sibua, a resident of Sipalay City in

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Sagaynon is best opposite spiker of NCAA

BY MARK L. GARCIA Reyann Cañete, a resident of Brgy. Paraiso, Sagay City, was named as the best opposite spiker of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 97 which concluded last month at the Filoil Flying V Arena in

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Sky, telcos, LGUs crack down on cable cutting

Sky bolstered its call and efforts to curb illegal cable cutting incidents, affecting cable TV and internet services of several of its subscribers nationwide, by officially partnering with major telco providers, the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA), and local government

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PNP WV has new police director

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN PBrig. Gen. Leo Francisco is the new regional police director of Western Visayas. Francisco, a former Manila Police District chief, replaced PBrig. Gen. Flynn Dongbo on Aug. 8. Dongbo has been reassigned to the PNP Directorate

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Photo of the Day

Local chess aficionados play friendly afternoon games against each other to pass away the time and hone their skills at the Bacolod City Public Plaza.* Jade Paul Morin/CCN photo