Inflation in Western Visayas has slowed down to 0.6 percent in June from 1.5 percent in May. In a press briefing on Friday, Nelida Amolar, Philippine Statistics Authority officer-in-charge Regional Director for Western Visayas, said the slower inflation in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels at one percent in June from 4.7 percent in …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Coffee festival to bolster local industry in NegOr: DTI exec
The 3rd Dumaguete Coffee Festival is expected to ramp up the local coffee industry and bolster sales and market opportunities in Negros Oriental, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said yesterday. Maribel Sumanoy, DTI-Negros Oriental division chief for SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and DTI Region 7 focal person for coffee, …
Manila court enters ‘not guilty’ plea for Teves in murder case; trial set on July 29
The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 yesterday entered a “not guilty” plea for ex-Negros Oriental Representative Arnie Teves in one of his murder cases. According to the court, Teves appeared via video conferencing, assisted by his legal counsels, and did not enter a plea during the arraignment. The court then entered a plea …
Bedonia, PLDT thwart Titans in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters staved off a late surge from the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to secure a 25-22, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17 victory in the PVL on Tour at the Capital Arena in Ilagan City, Isabela on Sunday night, July 13. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia finished with 14 markers and eight …
Negrense Ordiales named Best Opposite Hitter in SEA V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO While Alas Pilipinas men settled for a fourth-place finish in the opening leg of the 2025 Southeast Asia (SEA) V.League, it was Negrense Leo Ordiales who emerged as one of the biggest revelations of the tournament. The National University Bulldogs star stepped up in a major way during the five-day event …
TNT survives Beermen’s Q4 surge to draw first blood
The TNT Tropang 5G drew first blood in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup finals — but only after surviving a gritty fightback by the San Miguel Beermen. The Grand Slam-seeking squad inched closer to their goal after escaping with a slim — and controversial — 99-96 win over San Miguel in their Game 1 …
Strong Group bucks slow start to beat Chinese Taipei in Jones Cup
Strong Group-Philippines overcame a sluggish start to pull off a 67-56 stunner against home team Chinese Taipei Blue and kick off its title defense in the William Jones Cup on the right note on Sunday, July 13, in Taiwan. The Philippine representative leaned on a third-quarter eruption where they dropped 26 points while limiting the …
Severe flooding: Flash flood forces evacuation of 441 families in Bacolod
By MAE SINGUAY and CESAR JOLITO III A total of 441 families composed of 875 individuals from seven barangays in Bacolod City were evacuated due to floods brought by nearly four hours of continuous heavy rain on Friday night, July 11, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said. The affected residents consisted …
What will the bank accounts show?
By Ade S. Fajardo Can the impeachment case against the Vice President sustain the public’s curiosity before the Senate tries it in August? News feeds are now swamped with Atong Ang and a purported whistleblower’s narration that can lead to a fishing expedition in Taal Lake. Or is this the hope of some defenders all …
When tangerines taste like home
By Herman M. Lagon Ask any Pinoy why we love K-dramas, and you will likely hear about family, sacrifice and the bittersweet struggles of real life. Netflix’s “When Life Gives You Tangerines” captures all that and more. Though set in Korea, its story feels right at home with us, echoing the same heartbeats and hopes …