By Sonny Angara The Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has long been a barometer for how well a country or an economy upholds equality between men and women — particularly in terms of economic participation and opportunity; educational attainment; health and survival; and political empowerment. And from the time the …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Total self-giving without being showy
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That is the message of the gospel reading for Ash Wednesday. (cfr. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18) “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them,” Christ said, “Otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” Then he continued by describing how we should give alms …
Army commits to deter poll-related threats, violence in north Negros
The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) has vowed to support the initiatives of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to deter election-related threats and violence in northern Negros ahead of the May 12 national and local elections. 1Lt. Dan Carlo Samoza, 79IB civil-military operations officer, made the assurance following the clash between government troops and …
Negrenses celebrate Panaad sa Negros, 7 other major festivals in March
Negrenses will showcase their local culture and heritage during the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival and seven other major festivals in six local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental in March. “March 2025 is packed with cultural richness and exciting celebrations. One of the highlights is the highly-anticipated Panaad sa Negros,” the Provincial Tourism Division …
Construction of Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridges on track
The long-awaited Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island (PGN) Bridges project is moving forward, with construction on the first segment (Panay-Guimaras) set to begin in July 2026. The Panay-Guimaras (Section A) segment has a total length of 13.616 kilometers, while the Guimaras to Negros (Section B) stretches 19.47 kilometers. Engineer Antonio Erwin Aranaz, project manager of the Department of …
DOJ: Teves still fighting extradition in Timor-Leste
Fugitive former Negros Oriental Third District Congressman Arnolfo Teves, Jr. is still in Timor-Leste where he is pursuing an appeal against his extradition, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla said yesterday. Remulla said the relatively new judicial system of the Southeast Asian state is proving to be somewhat of a hurdle to Teves’ transfer. …
DOH warns against heat illnesses
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public yesterday against heat illnesses as heat index may rise to 46 degrees Celsius in the National Capital Region until Tuesday, March 4. In an advisory, the DOH said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) classified temperatures from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius as “extreme …
Belangel, Daegu outduel Skygunners in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus prevailed over Kevin Quiambao and the Goyang Sono Skygunners, 88-79, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Goyang Sono Arena on Sunday, March 2. Negrense Belangel finished with 19 points, including two three-pointers, to go with eight assists, two rebounds and …
Canino steers DLSU past UP in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers turned back the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 25-22, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 2. Negrense Angel Canino top-scored with 24 points …
Ginebra on brink of PBA finals after Game 3 rout of NorthPort
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings are on the brink of reaching the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals after a comprehensive 127-100 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier on Sunday, March 2, at the Araneta Coliseum. The huge victory gave the Gin Kings a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 series. Ginebra broke the game open in …