Stakeholders backed the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s (SRA) Sugar Order (SO) No. 6 which sets the guidelines on the importation of certain sugar and sugar confectionery. The SRA previously deferred the implementation of SO6 following concerns raised by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), particularly on the possible import processing delays, costs of compliance, and the …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
No reports of dynamite fishing in NegOr —BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental has reported no cases of illegal dynamite fishing in the province since the 1980s, based on continuous monitoring. “We have not received any reports of dynamite fishing in the province since the 1980s and after the alleged head of such illegal operations in a …
Belangel, Daegu fell short to Changwon
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus suffered a close 69-67 defeat to the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League at the Changwon Gymnasium on Thursday, January 30. Belangel concluded the game with 23 points, including three outside conversions, to go with seven assists and two rebounds, …
Negrense Bertolano, Farm Fresh defeat Galeries in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano made her offensive contribution as the Farm Fresh Foxies scored a 28-26, 17-25, 25-19, 25-17 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, January 30. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native volleybelle finished with 11 …
Blazers dominate second half to blow out Magic
Reserve Shaedon Sharpe poured in 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 119-90 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Sharpe did a good portion of his damage from beyond the arc, where he went 3-for-6 as part of a 9-for-14 performance from the field. Scoot Henderson also had 23 …
Strong Group completes sweep; Zambo goes winless in Dubai tiff
Strong Group Athletics-Philippines and the Zamboanga Valientes, two Philippine teams participating in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, had contrasting fates as the tournament’s group stage concluded. The Athletics were successful in completing a group stage sweep, following their triumph over Amman United, 84-75, on Thursday, January 30, while the Valientes were defeated in all …