The great value of suffering
IT just doesn’t make sense at first glance. Why would Christ tell us to deny ourselves and pick up a cross just to follow Him. (cfr. Mt 16,24) What’s so appealing about suffering that He’d ask us to embrace it? What hidden treasure is there in suffering that should draw our
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U.S. trains Filipino law enforcement in investigating blast scenes
PAGADIAN – Twenty-four Filipino law enforcement personnel are now better equipped to investigate explosions after completing a specialized program designed to sharpen their investigative methods and tactics. Facilitated by the U.S. Department of State’s Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program, the inaugural Post-Blast Investigation (PBI) course helps ensure that perpetrators are caught and brought to justice, strengthening
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Maayon’s No. 4 most wanted arrested in Capiz
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — The No. 4 most wanted person at the municipal level was arrested Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26, in Barangay Poblacion Ilaya, Maayon, Capiz. Police identified the suspect as alias “Nonoy,” 31, a resident of Barangay West Villaflores, Maayon, Capiz. The warrant of arrest was issued Aug. 12, 2026,
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PLDT faces toughest test in PVL title defense
MANILA — Two commanding victories in friendly games may have sent an early warning, but they hardly prove a team’s mettle or strength. For PLDT, the real test begins when the games count. The High Speed Hitters will have the opportunity to show that their championship run in last year’s PVL Invitational was no one-off
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Ex-NPA finance officer surrenders in Kabankalan City
BACOLOD CITY — A suspected former finance logistics officer of the New People’s Army (NPA) abandoned the armed struggle and voluntarily surrendered to police in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday. Based on a report from the 3rd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-Negros Island Region (RMFB-NIR), the former
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We love local food. But do we support the people who produce it?
Ilonggos love food. We take pride in our batchoy, pancit molo, native delicacies, seafood, cacao, coffee and the dishes that have made Iloilo a destination in its own right. Since becoming a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, we have had even more reason to celebrate what comes out of our kitchens.
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Dulungan hornbill count climbs to 68 amid Panay threats
Community volunteers and conservation groups counted 68 Rufous-headed Hornbills, locally known as Dulungan, in the Central Panay Mountain Range on Aug. 21, 2026. The figure marks the third year of the coordinated annual count, following 62 birds tallied in 2024 and 59 in 2025. The Central Panay Mountain Range,
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The teleserye machine has entered tiktok
I have been thinking about the sudden popularity of AI-generated serial videos on TikTok, not simply as another passing internet trend, but as something that tells us an uncomfortable truth about the way we consume stories today. The videos can be strange, repetitive, visually awkward, and sometimes almost absurd. Their
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Overstaying Chinese national with POGO links nabbed in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY — Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested a 34-year-old Chinese national with suspected links to previous Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) operations in Barangay 16 here. In a report posted on the BI’s website Thursday, the bureau said the suspect, identified as Xie Yingwen, was arrested pursuant to a
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HVI nabbed with PHP 1.26 million shabu in Roxas
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A high-value individual (HVI) was arrested in an intelligence-driven buy-bust operation early Friday, Aug. 28, in Barangay Sibaguan, Roxas City. Operatives identified the suspect as alias “Toto,” 47, single, and a resident of Barangay Guba, Pontevedra, Capiz. Reports from the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6 (RPDEU
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Toronto to honor Kyle Lowry with jersey retirement ceremony
The Toronto Raptors franchise will give Kyle Lowry a fitting NBA send-off by hanging his legendary No. 7 jersey in the rafters. After signing a ceremonial one-day contract to officially finish his career with the Raptors, Lowry is stepping away from the NBA after an illustrious 20-year career
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Philippines’ first MPI finds 12.4% of households poor
About one in eight Filipino households faces overlapping deprivation in education, housing, health, employment, and other basic needs, according to the Philippines’ first official Multidimensional Poverty Index, or MPI. The Philippine Statistics Authority’s new measure found that about 12% of households were multidimensionally poor in 2024, meaning they simultaneously experienced
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Counseling deserves better support
A student walks into school carrying things that never appear in the class record: a fight between parents before breakfast, three months of bullying in a group chat, panic over failing mathematics, a breakup that feels like the end of civilization, or thoughts too frightening to tell anyone at home. We
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Silay airport cops launch bike patrol for visibility
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod-Silay Airport Police in Silay City, Negros Occidental, has intensified patrols in the vicinity and surrounding areas following the recent launch of a bike patrol initiative. Dubbed the “Padyak ng Pulisya sa Paliparan Project” (4Ps), the initiative promotes physical fitness, strengthens camaraderie among personnel, and enhances police
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Manas upsets Shaw, reaches US Open Pool Round of 64
Filipino cue artist AJ “Starboy” Manas pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the ongoing US Open Pool Championship after defeating former world champion Jayson Shaw, 9-4, in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 28, 2026. The 19-year-old prodigy is currently on a roll in the prestigious pool tournament,
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PRO-6 posts anew zero focus crime in 24 hours
By Jennifer P. Rendon When zero is being celebrated. Well, at least for focus crimes in Western Visayas. In a span of 24 hours, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 logged zero incident, as far as the eight focus crimes, is concerned. It has not recorded a single case of murder, homicide, physical injury, rape,
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Elderly man arrested over rape charges in Dingle
ILOILO CITY — A 62-year-old man accused of raping a minor was arrested on the afternoon of Aug. 27 in Dingle, Iloilo. Alias “Je,” a laborer from Barangay Camambugan, Dingle, was arrested in Barangay San Jose. Members of the Dingle Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspect by virtue of warrants of
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BSP sees August inflation at 5.5%–6.5%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expects inflation to settle between 5.5% and 6.5% in August 2026 as weather-related food supply disruptions and elevated domestic fuel costs continue to pressure consumer prices. The forecast means inflation could remain well above the government’s 2%–4% target range, prolonging the squeeze on household purchasing
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Battles we fight on all fronts
“No one is perfect in this world, and we all have our battles, but it’s the way we get back on our feet and turn it around that really counts.” – Tiffany Thornton WITH the myriad of problems we face nowadays, can the Filipino people survive? We assume that most of
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PRO-6 to add 319 new cops in September
By Jennifer P. Rendon ILOILO CITY — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) is set to welcome 319 new police officers into its ranks next month. If the schedule pushes through, the new additions to the PRO-6 force will take their oath of office in mid-September. Ninety-four are part of PRO-6’s regular recruitment quota, while
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The architect of abuse and misuse
After more than two weeks of hearings on Article 1 of the impeachment complaint, which accuses Vice President Sara Duterte of misusing confidential funds worth a combined PHP 612.5 million as head of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), what has been revealed so
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Three boats nabbed off Carles for illegal fishing
ILOILO CITY — Three fishing boats and their crews were apprehended for alleged illegal fishing activities off Barangay Buenavista in Carles, Iloilo, on Aug. 27. The apprehensions resulted from a joint maritime operation conducted by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force, 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company (2IPMFC), and Regional
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Starving the watchdog
We love the theater of accountability. Whenever a flood control project goes underwater or a vice president faces impeachment over confidential funds, politicians trip over themselves to champion transparency. But if you want to know how much a government actually cares about fighting corruption, ignore the press conferences. Look at the ledger. Right now, the
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Iloilo City joins global net-zero climate campaign
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government on Wednesday, Aug. 26, reaffirmed its environmental commitment by joining a global campaign to reduce carbon emissions, building on initiatives already underway in the city. Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu signed the Race to Zero Pledge with the European Chamber of Commerce of
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Seniors in Western Visayas still waiting for cash gifts
By Joseph Bernard A. Marzan ILOILO CITY — A small staff serving more than 100 local government units across Western Visayas, combined with delayed budget releases, has left the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) racing to catch up on cash gift payouts to qualified senior citizens here. The NCSC’s regional office is set to
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Western Visayas bets big on health, disaster readiness for 2027
ILOILO CITY — Government agencies in Western Visayas are proposing more targeted investments for 2027, with health, disaster resilience, education and inclusive growth emerging as key priorities, according to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Region 6. DEPDev-6 said the 2027 budget proposals of agencies in the region aim
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3 Iloilo LGUs reach 95% measles-rubella vaccination goal
ILOILO CITY – Three of Iloilo province’s 43 local government units (LGUs) have reached the 95% target for the measles-rubella (MR) Supplemental Immunization Activity (SIA), with more than 108,000 children vaccinated as of Aug. 27. Data from the Iloilo Provincial Health Office show 108,873 of the province’s 172,360 target children, ages
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MGEN Thermal prioritizes reliability as Panay demand rises
ILOILO CITY — Meralco PowerGen Corp.’s (MGEN) thermal energy arm is prioritizing the reliability and efficiency of its existing power plants in Panay Island as electricity demand continues to rise. The company has no specific plan yet for a new baseload facility on the island. MGEN Thermal Energy President and Chief
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UP Visayas’ pioneer chancellor dies at 105
By Mariela Angella Oladive ILOILO CITY — Dr. Dionisia A. Rola, the first chancellor of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the first woman to serve as chancellor in the UP System, died Aug. 26 at age 105. Her family confirmed her death, according to UPV. Rola’s path from a young instructor in
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Using social media wisely
A PHONE can connect us to a friend across the world within seconds, yet it can also make someone sitting beside us feel completely ignored. Social media is neither simply good nor bad. It is a powerful tool whose value depends greatly on how wisely we use it. Social media allows
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