August 12, 2022

On human sexuality

In the gospel, Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. And it was there that he had to clarify certain misunderstandings the people of that time had about these matters. And he also brought in the issue about celibacy.

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Power struggle

Earlier this week the entire cities of Silay and Talisay, which make up a significant chunk of the supposedly progressive Metro Bacolod area of this island, were plunged into an unscheduled power blackout that lasted more than 12 hours. I

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The focus on fertilizer

In a recent World Bank blog, Juergen Voegele, vice president for sustainable development at the WB, called on policy makers to immediately act as skyrocketing fertilizer prices are posing a threat to food security. Governments were urged to take action

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Contemplate the ‘Unknown’ with Jadon

Anxiety and hope fuse when confronted with the unknown. Such is human nature. Instead of succumbing to the loneliness of the enforced lockdowns, the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic brought forth the creativity of 18-year-old Bacolod-based artist Jadon Kilayko. “I’ve

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Bacolod considering Manokan Country development

BY CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The proposal of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. to develop the Manokan Country at the Reclamation Area in Bacolod City through a public-private-partnership is one of the proposals being considered by the Bacolod City Government. Bacolod Mayor

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Guv calls for unity in sugar industry

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday called for unity among sugar industry stakeholders amidst a disagreement between a newly appointed SRA board member and the Vice Governor. Negrense sugar planter Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama, who campaigned

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SRA importation zarzuela shocks, disgusts

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN UNIFED president Manuel Lamata yesterday said that they were “shocked and disgusted” with the “zarzuela” at the Sugar Regulatory Board, which he said acted illegally in issuing Sugar Order Number 4 which supposedly directs the importation

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Capitol, Bacolod Diocese pledge to protect environment

BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental and Diocese of Bacolod yesterday signed a partnership agreement that will ensure environmental protection and sustainable resource management of the province’s ecosystems. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, who signed the partnership

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New Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen crowned

Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Barangay X, Victorias City was crowned Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 and the city’s newest ambassadress on March 22, at the City Coliseum. Celeste bagged numerous minor and special awards, including the Best in Evening Gown, Best

Be ready for the worst scenario in our life

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Charter change and agriculture

“We must plant the seeds of change and nurture them daily through our actions and choices.” – Kari Martinez Since the promulgation of the 1987 Philippine constitution, attempts at changing it just never die down. During every dispensation of power

Why only now? – Lacson on opposition to NIR

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN With the anticipated signing on creation of Negros Island Region into a law, opposition against it has been raised by Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes. While they may come up with a position, I’m just wondering why

Speaker welcomes positive forecast of WEF

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday expressed great enthusiasm regarding the recent World Economic Forum’s (WEF) forecast, which positions the Philippines to potentially become a $2-trillion economy in the next decade. This anticipated economic growth places the nation on par

Sinigayan 2024: Celebration and thanksgiving

The “Festival of Many Causes” ended the five-day festivities, highlighted with the opening of two important infrastructures that will ease government service and boost the tourism activities in Sagay City, a press release from Sagay PIO said. On the 28th