The ultimate fusion of music, sports, and purpose is just 1 week away! The country’s leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, is turning up the volume for The International Series Music Festival presented by BingoPlus — a one-night celebration of sports entertainment and Filipino charity happening on October 25 at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque. Carrying the inspiring …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Pag-IBIG Fund Super Sale Draws Nearly 7,000 Winning Bids and Purchase Offers in Just Six Weeks
Nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers have been recorded just six weeks since the launch of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Acquired Assets Super Sale, marking a strong start for the program and reinforcing government efforts to make homeownership more accessible for Filipino workers. The online Super Sale, which began on Aug. 25, has drawn 6,402 winning …
Conclusive evidence;Sugar Council: SO8 signed before stakeholder consultation
By CESAR JOLITO III There is now strong evidence suggesting that Sugar Order (SO) No. 8, the controversial order that authorized the importation of 424,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar — was signed before the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) consulted with industry stakeholders, the Sugar Council (SC) revealed. The SC, composed of the Confederation of Sugar …
A new gateway for global Filipino investors
By Ignacio R. Bunye The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marked a new milestone last October 6 with the opening of BPI Wealth Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank, right at the heart of Marina Bay. The launch represents BPI’s continued expansion in Asia and its commitment to providing Filipino and regional …
When ‘sipsip’ turns poison
By Herman M. Lagon No matter how modern or high-tech the workplace, the “sipsip” still survives — the yes-man, the brown-noser, the constant flatterer. They never miss a chance to admire the boss’ ideas or agree with every plan. It feels polite at first, even team-spirited. But unchecked, it turns the office into a contest …
Comelec reopens voter reg as brgy, SK polls pending
By CESAR JOLITO III The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will reopen voter registration nationwide starting Monday, October 20 until May 18, 2026, in preparation for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) set for November 2, 2026 — or possibly sooner if the Supreme Court orders a reversal of the postponement. Negros Occidental provincial election supervisor Ian Lee …
Are coastal NegOcc LGUs ready for strong quakes, tsunamis?
By CESAR JOLITO III The Office of Civil Defense in the Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) has intensified its inspection of local government units (LGUs) along Negros Occidental’s western seaboard to ensure readiness against earthquakes and possible tsunami threats from the Negros Trench. OCD-NIR Regional Director Donato Sermeno III led the field inspections in the cities …
PRO-6 sends 300 police to bolster MassKara security
By CESAR JOLITO III The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) has deployed 300 police personnel to Bacolod City to reinforce peace and order efforts during the ongoing MassKara Festival 2025, underscoring the agency’s continued support to the City of Smiles despite the recent regional realignment. A send-off ceremony was held on Wednesday, October …
Comelec cautions BSKE ‘bets’ against false COC info
The Commission on Elections – Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) warned those eyeing running in next year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) against putting inaccurate information in their certificates of candidacy (COC). Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-NIR director, told the Philippine News Agency that placing inaccuracies in the COC would amount to “material misrepresentation.” “Since …
More quakes at Kanlaon signal possible volcanic activity: Phivolcs
By CESAR JOLITO III The series of strong tremors recorded early yesterday around Kanlaon Volcano may indicate a possible volcanic event, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Dr. Ma. Antonia Bornas, chief of Phivolcs’ Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division, said the intensified seismic activity suggests the potential occurrence of a …