Up to 17 cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this month until January 2026, the weather bureau said yesterday. Two or three cyclones are expected in the country this August, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
CPD sounds alarm over increasing adolescent pregnancy
The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) sounded the alarm over increasing pregnancy among adolescents, particularly below 15 years old, impacting not only their health but also education. CPD Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division Chief Mylin Mirasol Quiray, during the Visayas Media Conference hosted by the Department of Health (DOH) in Iloilo, said the number …
Siquijor power supply to stabilize before year-end: DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) assured yesterday that the power supply in Siquijor would return to normal before the end of the year. In a press conference following an activity in Sorsogon City, DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said that the government is committed to restoring electricity in the affected areas. “This is a repeated concern …
Buglas impresses Aussies in Kanga Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dubbed as “small but terrific” by impressed Australian spectators, the all-Negrense girls football team Buglas Filipinas defied expectations in the just-concluded 33rd Kanga Cup. The Negros Island Region-based football club finished second in the under-15 female plate division of one of the southern hemisphere’s largest youth football tournaments. Despite their physical …
Sagay City softbelles overcome odds to secure podium finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 16-under girls softball team from Negros Occidental’s Sagay City once again showcased their resilience and talent on the international stage, securing a third-place finish in the PONY International Softball World Series held in McAllen, Texas. Facing off against teams with larger rosters and more resources, the defending champions entered the …
‘Disappointed’ Cone won’t stop Malonzo from pursuing Japan stint
While it came as a shock to fans, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings already knew beforehand of Jamie Malonzo’s move to Japan. The high-flying forward out of De La Salle University is set to suit up for Kyoto Hannaryz in the Japan B.League for the 2025-2026 Season, and Ginebra head coach Tim Cone …
Calvin Oftana to fight through injuries in FIBA Asia Cup
Calvin Oftana will be joining the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup despite being previously listed as doubtful due to injuries. According to a report from the PBA website, Oftana, together with Justin Brownlee, June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu, Kevin Quiambao, Japeth Aguilar, Carl Tamayo, CJ Perez, …
Deal with RSSI: Israel to aid Negros Occidental in sugarcane pest battle
By CESAR JOLITO III A team of agricultural experts from Israel is set to arrive in Negros Occidental next week to help combat the growing infestation of the red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI), which have been affecting sugarcane farms across the province. The announcement was made by Israeli Consul Moti Cohen during his courtesy visit to …
Love, floods and nationhood at Barasoain
By Ignacio R. Bunye On July 22, while most of Luzon braced for yet another round of flooding, a couple in Malolos chose to walk through rising waters — not to evacuate, but to get married. Inside the historic Barasoain Church, Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar stood ankle-deep in floodwater to exchange vows, surrounded …
St. Peter Faber’s compass
By Herman M. Lagon Each August 1st, we honor the quiet, reflective man whose legacy endures, particularly for those with an inclination for listening, healing and inner transformation. This is St. Peter Faber, co-founder of the Society of Jesus and Pope Francis’ go-to Jesuit, whose death occurred on this date in 1546. His name does …