By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy Well, finally the issue of potable water has gone into the provincial level. Newly elected 3rddistrict Congressman Francisco Benitez took the initiative that has far-reaching impact in Occidental Negros. Bacolod’s water situation is already critical, but the board of Bacolod City Water District has spent over two years just discussing the
November 19, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy The sight of the shorelines all over the world filled with tons of plastics of every size, color and form cannot but make a person feel that we are going to later drown in this tidal wave of garbage. It is ironic that this form of packaging that created many industries
November 18, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy This is a question that has been raised before but the answer of the Western Catholic Church had always been a strong “No”. The Orthodox Catholic Church had retained the married clergy tradition. Last November 7, LifeSiteNews shared a copy of an interview of Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, a close ally
November 16, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy I wrote last week that after the Negros leaders won their revolt against Spain, they decided to carve their own destiny, rejecting the invitation of the government of Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite. They also did not remain with the Estado Federal de Visayas with whom they had an earlier relation. Boasting
November 15, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy Teenage pregnancy that we define today is different in the pre-American Philippines. Our culture allowed, and in many instances, encouraged early marriage for their girls. We know of marriages as early as 15 years of age for girls to ensure childbearing for years. The need to increase family size was dominant
November 14, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy A report by the Regional office of the Manila Commission on Population says there is a rising incidence in teenage pregnancies. “Every day, it is estimated that there are 500 cases of teenage pregnancies or around 200,000 a year.” It also claimed that one in three individuals aged 19 years and
November 13, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy One street smart response to criticism about bad cooking is to issue a challenge – why don’t you do it? That usually stops the complaint. When Vice President Leni Robredo criticized the anti-illegal drug campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte, describing it as a failure, the President told Robredo, “why don’t you
November 12, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy The entry of another bidder to a joint venture with the Bacolod City Water District created a new venue for the opposition to block this form of business adventure or, heavens forbid, misadventure of the water district. From the looks of it the demand of the public for transparency will not
November 11, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy LifeSiteNews shared with me last October 29 a report from Florence, South Carolina where a Catholic priest refused Holy Communion to Joe Biden, former United States Vice-President and current Democratic presidential candidate. His fault is persistent public support for abortion. The priest is Fr. Robert E. Morey at St. Anthony Catholic Church who
November 9, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy Except for the cities of Talisay, Bago and Silay, the celebration of the Negros revolution of November 5-7, 1898 had hardly been heard of, if at all there were commemorations of this historic event. The day nevertheless is well known since November 5 is a public, non-working holiday. The provincial government
November 8, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy It is customary, a solemn custom for a retiring or departing commander in the armed forces to receive honors. Since the Philippine National Police has copied the traditions (now even their ranks) of the Armed Forces, the departing chief PNP is also accorded the honors. In this ceremony, the command is
November 7, 2019
By: Modesto P. Sa-onoy It is now apparent that the takeover of VTI by Olivia Yanson and her two children was done in complete disregard or rebellion against the “earnest desire” and intention of Ricardo Yanson. The family constitution was the restraining factor for Olivia, Ginnette and Leo Rey from seizing control of the company
November 6, 2019