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A country of calamities & disasters

February 14, 2026

Let me begin by issuing a disclaimer as we beat the deadline for this week’s column. While we go to press, Executive Order No. 19 Series of 2026 has been disseminated to all public and private schools in Negros Oriental until the end of the week for the suspension or cancellation of classes at all levels because of Tropical Depression Basyang.

Why it’s foolish to oppose diversity

February 14, 2026

Opposition to inclusion and equality appears to be on the rise worldwide.

Salute to Sander

February 12, 2026

Shortly after my Sunday morning meditation, a Facebook item caught my attention.

Learning patience from a patient God

February 12, 2026

Last Feb. 2, many experienced heavy traffic in Jaro because of the Jaro Fiesta.

Beyond Sugar: Why NegOcc must diversify

February 12, 2026

For more than a century, sugarcane monoculture has shaped the economy, landscape, and political life of Negros Occidental.

DOST’s grassroots touch

February 11, 2026

Government efforts to reach the grassroots show true public service. During the pandemic, as part of Lions Clubs International, we delivered flu vaccines to communities short on medical staff, partnering with barangays to fill the gap.

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

February 7, 2026

A homegrown architect-designer, schooled in cosmopolitan institutions abroad, was honored recently in appropriate ceremonies in Cebu City for her “exceptional innovation and artistry across diverse creative fields.”

YouTube

February 7, 2026

When YouTube launched a beta version offering a platform for amateur-created videos on February 14, 2005, it was an almost instant success.

Garbage fees kill schools

February 6, 2026

My batchmate from La Consolacion College (LCC) Bacolod, Ben Gonzales, has recently been highlighted in local media for his resolute campaign against Barangay Villamonte’s practice of depositing garbage near the entrance of their residential subdivision.

A golden celebration

February 4, 2026

It’s a golden milestone for me this year and I am thankful to the Lord that he has allowed me to celebrate this five-decade chapter of my life.

A country of calamities & disasters

Why it’s foolish to oppose diversity

Salute to Sander

Learning patience from a patient God

Beyond Sugar: Why NegOcc must diversify

DOST’s grassroots touch

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

YouTube

Garbage fees kill schools

A golden celebration

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