The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has established a demonstration site for the deep planting technology transfer from Japan, at the La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center (LGAREC) in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya led a team of officials and researchers on a visit to the research center …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
DTI: Check markings when buying Christmas lights
The Department of Trade and Industry in Western Visayas (DTI-6) reminds the public of the product standards for Christmas lights and fireworks as the holiday season approaches. DTI officials, in a press conference held on December 3, emphasized the importance of purchasing certified and compliant products to avoid fire and electrical hazards. The agency intensified …
Alarcon, UP back in UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Harold Alarcon delivered a standout performance to propel the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons back to the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball finals, edging the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 82-81, in a tense Final 4 duel at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, December 3. The …
Bacolod Tay Tung reigns in Division Meet volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts once again proved its steady rise as a volleyball powerhouse after its Thunderbolts squad captured the elementary girls’ volleyball crown in the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City yesterday. The Thunderbolts dominated the field from start to finish, sweeping …
De’Aaron Fox nets 31 as Spurs survive late Magic rally
De’Aaron Fox made two foul shots with 1.4 seconds left and finished with 31 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Orlando Magic, 114-112. Luke Kornet blocked Franz Wagner’s shot at the buzzer to secure the win for San Antonio, which improved to 7-2 since star Victor Wembanyama …
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks discuss future
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks opened discussions focused on his future and specifically whether he prefers to move on from Milwaukee, ESPN reported. The talks are being held to determine if Antetokounmpo will be on the trade block for contending teams ahead of the February 1 trade deadline. The two-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star is in …
BingoPlus rolls out a massive ₱50 million jackpot prize pool
As Christmas nears, so does a season of good luck. BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, is wishing everyone a joyful and luck-filled season as it kicks off its newest campaign, “Bingo Mega Jackpot Weekend.” This December 6 to 7, 2025, BingoPlus will be giving away a total jackpot of 50 million pesos …
‘Repressive policies’ | PDLs go on hunger strike; families call for warden’s ouster
By CESAR JOLITO III Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Negros Occidental District Jail – Male Dormitory (NODJ-MD) staged a 12-hour hunger strike yesterday, while their families rallied in front of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR), calling for the removal of Jail Warden Crisyrel Awe over allegations …
The dangers of alcohol and the public’s right to know
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Stronger labeling policies should disclose the health risks of drinking alcohol. This is what prominent consumer protection and safety groups in America said on June 19, calling on their government to include alcohol in efforts to reduce chronic disease. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) led 24 …