Ms. Fe Gomez-Villarruz has been a veteran English teacher and edited The Capiz Times for fifteen years.
Meet The Capiz Times Columnists
Fr. Rey A. Villanoy Jr. was born on November 10, 1959, in Sigma, Capiz. He had his seminary formation at St. Pius X Seminary and UST Central Seminary. He was ordained on April 15, 1985by the Most Revv. Vicente H. Navarra, DD. He finished his Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Angelicum University in Rome and Doctorate in Philosophy at the Colegio de la Purisima Conception. He started his column Now and Then in the late 80s in The Capiz Times. He joined five national writing workshops: Graciano Loez Jaena (UP-Diliman), Fray Luis de Leon (USA-Iloilo), Iligan (MSU-Iligan), Lamiraw (NSSU-Calbayog), and Iyas (DLSU- Bacolod).
After graduating from St. Pius X Seminary High School, Fr. Erno B. Diaz finished theology and philosophy from the UST Central Seminary.
Following his ordination in 1969, Fr. Erno B. Diaz served in the priestly ministry in the Philippines and later in the United States. In 2015, he retired from active ministry as an incardinated priest of the Archdiocese of New York where he served as first Filipino Pastor and Filipino Apostolate Coordinator. He founded the Blessed Lorenzo Ruiz Movement in America.
In 2019, he celebrated his 50th sacerdotal jubilee. Father Diaz has written eight books, the latest being “The Sin I Knew,” his personal recollection on the late Cardinal Jaime Sin.
After finishing Junior Secretarial Course at the Colegio De la Purisima Concepción in Roxas City, Edalyn Baralla Acta took Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at the Capiz Institute of Technology. Currently, she is the Operation Manager of The Capiz Times.
Is a graduate of Bachelor in Arts, major in Journalism at West Visayas State University, Iloilo City and Master in Public Governance in the same University.
He is a former anchorman/reporter of Bombo Radyo Philippines, a talent of Radio GMA/DySI Super Radyo Iloilo and currently LGOOIII of Department of Interior and Local Goverment – Capiz.
He is also the author of “Mainabyanon nga Paghusay: Isa ka Talamdan Sa Katarungang Pambarangay ” published in Roxas City 2019.
He is currently the contributor of Tigbatas History in The Capiz Times, Opinion page.
A champion of words and voice, Nycel Jane Dela is best known for her award-winning performances in Spoken Word Poetry, having been awarded as champion in the 2023 competition during the 119th Founding Anniversary of Filamer Christian University. Her passion for powerful storytelling began when she was in high school, where she consistently stood out in competitions, and has since evolved her career in journalism spanning five years.
A fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Psychology student at Filamer Christian University, Nycel also brings with her a rich academic background, including a year in Civil Engineering and completed certifications in Contact Center Services and Event and Management Services under TESDA, through PCCI. Beyond print, she shares her voice through her YouTube channel “Nekyang D,” where she delivers original poetry, spoken word pieces, and educational content that continues to resonate with a wide audience.
Today, Nycel Jane Dela serves as both a News Writer and Columnist at The Capiz Times, where her voice continues to shape stories that matter.
