By Fr. Roy Cimagala On the occasion of the 173rd founding anniversary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), it is fitting to reflect on BPI’s remarkable journey — a legacy of stability, progress and pioneering spirit. BPI has stood as a pillar of economic leadership, shaping the financial landscape and driving growth in our …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Outsmarting the know-it-all
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should never dare to deceive God. In the gospel, there is a part where some leading Jews dared to trap Christ in his speech. (cfr. Mark 12:13-17) They asked if it was lawful to pay census tax to Caesar. Of course, Christ knew what was behind that question. He therefore …
Increased SIDA fund push to boost sugar industry gains momentum
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental 5th District Representative Atty. Dino Yulo has thrown his support behind efforts to bolster funding for the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA). Yulo, a former Sugar Board member, highlighted the necessity for the SIDA Fund to evolve alongside current challenges, citing escalating costs in project execution, particularly for crucial initiatives. “While …
SRA to determine actual volume of ‘other sugars’ entering PH
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is working to determine the actual volume of sugar-based products or “other sugars” entering the country, believed to be affecting the demand for domestic sugar. “The first thing we will do is we will try to require [those under] this tariff code an import clearance so we can monitor …
DOH cascades ‘action agenda for health sector’ in Western Visayas
The Department of Health-Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WVCHD) recently led the cascading of the Health Sector 8-Point Action Agenda (8 PAA) 2023-2028 in Iloilo City. CHD employees, representatives and focal persons from various national government agency partners, and other health stakeholders in the region, including non-government organizations and the academe attended the …
Man dies in road mishap
A 62-year-old man died after he was hit by a delivery van loaded with boxes of instant noodles at Barangay Tabao Proper in Negros Occidental’s Valladolid town yesterday morning. The victim was identified as Arnaldo Amboboyog, a resident of the town’s Barangay Bagumbayan. Valladolid police chief, Major Eric Doronila, said the delivery van was following …
Western Visayas headline inflation in July eases at 4.8%
The July inflation rate in Western Visayas slowed down to 4.8 percent from 4.9 percent in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. At a press conference, Statistical Specialist II Miguel S. Gallego said the inflation rate is also lower when compared with the 5.8 percent recorded in July 2023. “The average inflation rate …
Bacolod Tay Tung claims 1st Morgan Cup crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the 1st Morgan Cup 10-Under girls’ tournament held recently at the Villamonte Gymnasium in Bacolod City. The Roberto Calamba, Jr.-mentored 10-Under Thunderbolts ruled the one-day volleyball league after defeating the Ball Movers-B in the gold medal match. Samantha Valenciano was named …
Negrense Escanlar shines as NU edges Letran in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs turned back the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights, 25-23, 25-21, 23-25, 25-11, to kickstart their campaign in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday, August 7. Negrense Myrtle Escanlar and Kaye Bombita stepped up offensively …
Petecio falls short against Polish foe, takes home bronze
It’s a bronze this time for Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio. In an upset, Petecio dropped a 4-1 split decision to young Polish boxer Julia Szeremeta in the semifinals of the women’s 57-kilogram division at the Roland-Garros Stadium yesterday (Philippine time). The loss means that Petecio will be going home with a bronze medal from …