The Coast Guard in Negros Oriental has discovered that at least 26 yachts in Tambobo Bay in Siaton town were “undocumented” and whose owners could not be located, an official said. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental commander, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that the discovery came after an …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Buglas to reinforce Nomads
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros’ CBR Buglas is set to strengthen the Nomads Sports Club Girls Under-17 squad as the two programs join forces for the upcoming Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub Quad Meet scheduled for March 28 to 29, in Imus, Cavite. Founded in 1914, the Nomads Sports Club, under head coach Shane Cosgrove, will …
Bacolod, Dumaguete to host major chess tournaments
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two major chess competitions are set to take place in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental this March, highlighting grassroots and elite-level play while offering Filipino players opportunities to qualify for international tournaments. The Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival will be held in the Main Atrium of Robinsons Place Bacolod from March 13 …
Gilas comeback falls short vs. New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas rallied late but came just short against a tough New Zealand squad, 69-66, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday, February 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Philippines entered the fourth trailing by double-digits but came as close as two points in the final minute to give their …
Rockets earn comeback win at Magic
Kevin Durant scored 40 points to help the visiting Houston Rockets rally for a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Reed Sheppard added 20 points and made five three-pointers for Houston, which trailed by 19 points in the third quarter before going on a 21-0 run to help spur the comeback win. …
Pag-IBIG Fund investment income jumps nearly 50% to ₱9.43 billion in 2025; assets hit ₱1.23 trillion
Pag-IBIG Fund said its investment income rose nearly 50% to ₱9.43 billion in 2025, reinforcing the agency’s strong fiscal position and helping sustain affordable home financing and growing member savings, officials said Wednesday (Feb. 25). The stronger investment earnings helped lift Pag-IBIG Fund’s overall financial standing. At year-end 2025, the agency’s total assets rose to …
BingoPlus to multiply the fun at Panagbenga Festival 2026
The country’s no.1 and most trusted online entertainment platform BingoPlus is set to bring even more excitement to the 2026 Panagbenga Festival, joining the celebration from February 28 to March 8 in Baguio City. The DigiPlus-owned online entertainment platform comes in as a Platinum Sponsor, adding more color to this year’s theme, “Blooming Without End.” …
Sugar order soon | SRA to regulate artificial sweeteners
By CESAR JOLITO III The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has committed to issuing a sugar order to regulate the entry of sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners into the Philippine market, following mounting concerns from lawmakers and industry stakeholders over their impact on local sugar producers. The commitment was made during the first hearing of the …
2 BLASTS IN A WEEK | Kanlaon erupts anew; ashfall risk persists
By CESAR JOLITO III Kanlaon Volcano had another explosive eruption last night, a total of two volcanic activities within a week, raising continued concerns over ashfall and volcanic hazards in parts of Negros Island. The two-minute moderate eruption occurred at 7:04 p.m. yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The event …
The Philippines in 2050: Are we ready for a Top 20 economy?
By Ignacio R. Bunye Global analysts now project that by 2050, the Philippines may stand among the world’s 20 largest economies. It is an encouraging forecast — but also a challenge. Because if we are to be brutally honest, the biggest threats to this future are not global headwinds. They are political habits we have …