The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the creation of a coffee council in Negros Island Region (NIR) to strengthen the development of the coffee industry in the country’s newest administrative region. “I would like to encourage you or to consider creating the coffee council for NIR. We’re looking forward to see it happen. …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
TD ‘Fabian’ about to exit PAR
Tropical Depression (TD) “Fabian” exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) last night, the weather bureau said. “Fabian” was located 245 kilometers west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte as of 4:00 p.m. yesterday, moving northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph). It packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of …
Negros softball teams show grit in US tilts
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Asia-Pacific representatives from Negros Occidental wrapped up their respective campaigns in the United States with strong performances and commendable finishes in two different world softball series tournaments. In the Senior League World Softball Series held in Delaware, the softbelles from Bago City finished fourth overall after back-to-back losses in the …
Negrense Soyud’s efforts not enough as Akari bows out in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Despite a strong showing from Christine Joy Soyud, the Akari Power Chargers bowed out of the PVL On Tour after suffering a 25-20, 25-11, 28-26 defeat to the Cignal HD Spikers in their knockout quarterfinal match at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, August 7. Negrense Soyud led the …
New Zealand escapes Gilas Pilipinas, keeps PH winless in FIBA Asia Cup
A gutsy Gilas Pilipinas squad gave New Zealand a late scare, but ultimately fell short, 94-86, to remain winless in Group D of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Thursday, August 7, at the King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia. The Philippines fell behind by as many as 18 points in the first half but …
DBP raises P8.25-B in newest bond issuance
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines has successfully raised P8.25 billion in fresh funds from its latest dual local bond offering as it continues to diversify its funding sources to support more projects aligned with the National Government’s economic development agenda, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus …
Neglect of duty: Moises Padilla mayor, 2 others guilty of admin offenses
By CESAR JOLITO III A funeral parlor operator in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town has accused the local government unit of unjustly delaying and eventually denying the establishment’s business permit renewal, which led to the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas ruling the mayor and two others guilty of administrative offenses. In a decision released to concerned …
From peso fuerte to future-forward finance
By Ignacio R. Bunye The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 174th founding anniversary with more than solid numbers — it celebrates resilience, relevance and a renewed commitment to enabling dreams and driving inclusive progress. A tradition of gratitude and community As is customary, the celebration began with a Thanksgiving Mass led by …
The ‘lame duck’ effect
By Herman M. Lagon It wasn’t a grand proclamation, but it struck a nerve. On Bombo Radyo, Iloilo-based political law professor and arbitration expert Atty. Joenar Pueblo voiced what many have sensed but few dared say out loud: “The lame duck effect is now being felt by the Marcos camp.” The fourth year of a …
Talisay City exceeds target, leads WV in family planning drive
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental’s Talisay City emerged as the top-exceeding component city in Western Visayas in the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning Program for 2024, according to data released by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in the region. Talisay City reached a record-breaking 10,200 individuals or couples under …