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DESPITE various efforts, including the Department of Health’s (DOH) intensive dengue prevention campaigns in Western Visayas, the persistent rise in cases signals a disconnect in the approach, especially in remote communities. Recent data from DOH Region 6 is a reminder of the vulnerability of our youth, with over 5,700 cases reported among those aged 20 […]

WE HAVE to be ready to make the proper reaction when we are confronted with evil in any form. We cannot deny that in our life, we cannot avoid some evil. It’s a fact of life that we should learn how to deal with properly. And the way to do it is what Christ himself […]

By ERWIN ‘AMBO’ DELILAN ‘TIEMPO muerto’ is a period of economic adversity in Negros Island. It is the off-milling season for sugar. It is also called “tigkiriwi” (pained facial expression) and usually occurs between April and August. This year, however, tiempo muerto is expected to last until October due to the El Niño phenomenon that “dried up” […]

SEVERAL days ago, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by an explosive device smuggled into his guesthouse. The details are not important at this point. What is important is the outcome of that attack and whether or not it will lead to larger regional conflict. Some analysts and commentators certainly think so, but it’s worth […]

HEART Evangelista said moving on from friendship breakups has made her tougher. In an interview with GMA News Online, the Global Fashion Icon admitted that moving on takes time, whether in romantic relationships or friendships. “I don’t consider myself as always kind,” Heart said. “There were moments that I really toughened up [when moving on], […]

DOMINIC Roque clapped back at a netizen who accused him of being the significant other of Dapitan City’s Mayor Bullet Jalosjos. On Instagram, Roque posted a mirror selfie along with other photos taken in July. “Half of Hulyo, mostly phone photos,” wrote the actor-model in his caption. In the comments section, a netizen commented, “Happy […]

SCREEN veteran Niño Muhlach broke down in tears Wednesday, August 7, as he recalled the ordeal of his son, showbiz newcomer Sandro Muhlach, who has filed a complaint against independent contractors of GMA Network. Muhlach spoke about Sandro’s case for the first time during the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media’s investigation of […]

FILIPINA actress Alessandra de Rossi received recognition from the city hall of Martano, Italy, for “excellent professional results achieved at an international level in the cinematographic world.” The award-winning actress took to Instagram to share photos of her receiving the plaque of recognition from the town officials. De Rossi, who is half-Italian courtesy of her […]

JOHN Arcilla gave his two cents on the highly publicized rift between Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his mom Angelica, lamenting how the public has been focusing more on this instead of celebrating the athlete’s win. The veteran actor spoke about this in a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, August 6. “Parang lumalala na. […]