By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Biñan Tatak Gel Motorcycle Tires GameX overwhelmed the Bacolod City Tubo Slashers, 85-56, to boost their playoff bid in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Carlo Lastimosa led Biñan with 19 points, four rebounds and two assists as they climbed to 15-11, just behind …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Rupert Zaragosa rules ICTSI Classic by 2 shots
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rupert Zaragosa leaned on his precision iron play and steady putting to capture the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic title, finishing with a 14-under 266 for a two-shot victory over Keanu Jahns, Aidric Chan and Clyde Mondilla at Marapara Golf and Country Club. Zaragosa, who closed with a four-under 66, pocketed P354,000 …
Alas Pilipinas’ FIVB Worlds debut spoiled by Tunisia
Alas Pilipinas men tried to hold their ground, but could not stop the surge of World No. 43 Tunisia in their opening match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Friday, September 12, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Bryan Bagunas-paced squad fell to its first rival, 13-25, 17-25, …
Alex Eala bows out of São Paulo Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala saw her São Paulo Open campaign come to an end on Friday, September 12, after falling to Indonesia’s Janice Tjen, 4-6, 1-6, in their quarterfinal clash in Brazil. The 20-year-old Eala, seeded third in the tournament, got off to a strong start, racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening …
Pag-IBIG Fund to Offer Special 4.5% Rate for Home Loans Up to P1.8 Million
Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the Marcos Administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The promotional rate is expected to be available starting in October, as the agency joins …
La Sonrisa: Stylish homes that combine affordability, accessibility and comfort
By MAE SINGUAY BACOLOD CITY — Looking for an affordable home near this city that combines affordability, accessibility and comfort? Look no further. Suntrust Properties, Inc., a Megaworld subsidiary presents La Sonrisa, a residential community that offers modern comfort at a price within reach. Located in Barangay E. Lizares, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, La Sonrisa …
216 homes razed; Overloaded circuit sparks P4.5-M fire in Barangay 27
By CESAR JOLITO III A massive fire gutted at least 180 houses and damaged 36 others in Bacolod City’s Barangay 27 around midnight yesterday, leaving an estimated P4.5 million worth of damages and 314 families homeless. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod Fire Superintendent Jenny Mae Masip said the blaze in Purok Cheriza was first reported at 12:09 …
Staying on course
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to learn the art of how to stay on course in our life so that we do not get distracted, confused, entangled, and lost. For this, we have to be clear about what the real and ultimate purpose of our life is, as well as know how to relate …
A eulogy for Charlie Kirk
By Herman M. Lagon The news of Charlie Kirk’s killing at Utah Valley University felt both far and near. Far, because his brand of American conservatism often sat across the table from my own views. Near, because I had spent hours listening to his debates to understand how the other side thinks. I rarely agreed with …
3 new mayors land key committee posts in dev’t council
By CESAR JOLITO III Three newly elected local chief executives in Negros Occidental immediately secured leadership roles in the Provincial Development Council (PDC) after being voted as committee chairpersons during the council’s third quarter meeting on Thursday, September 11. Bago City Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao now heads the Social Development Committee, Manapla Mayor Mikaela Escalante was …