By CESAR JOLITO III The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) will take over the development of 17 remaining buildings under the Yuhum Housing Project at Purok Arao in Bacolod City’s Barangay Vista Alegre, following the failure of the original contractor to fulfill its commitment. Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez confirmed that Scheirman …
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Manila court OKs bail for Teves in 2019 murder case
A Manila court has granted bail to former Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. and his co-accused Richard Cuadra and Rolando Pinili in a case arising from the killing of alleged hitman Pacito Libron in 2019. Teves, however, will remain behind bars as he also faces separate non-bailable charges for multiple murders for the killing of Negros …
BIR Negros-Siquijor urges early tax filing ahead of May 15 deadline
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) chief in Negros Oriental and Siquijor appealed to taxpayers to file their income tax returns (ITR) before the extended deadline next month to avoid penalties. Carlito Bohol, officer-in-charge of the BIR Revenue District Office (RDO) 79, announced during a press conference that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has directed …
Lower March inflation logged in all NegOcc income, poor households
Inflation rates for both all income and bottom 30 percent households in Negros Occidental decelerated in March, mainly due to the lower prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Among all income households, headline inflation slowed to zero percent in March, from 0.3 percent in February. Last month’s …
Pons shines, Creamline returns to PVL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers booked a return to the PVL All-Filipino Conference finals after defeating the Farm Fresh Foxies, 25-23, 14-25, 25-23, 25-19, in a crucial semifinal clash at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday, April 16. Negrense winger Bernadeth Pons played a key role in the …
Bugna, Morris triumph in Verde Aces net fest
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kathlyn Bugna overcame a slow start to pull off a gritty 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Saze Nillama and fuel a remarkable two-title run in the Verde Aces Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Bacolod City. The second-seeded Bugna initially struggled after a tournament break, needing a deciding super tiebreak …
Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate title contenders, is relishing his first shot at NBA playoff glory. “This moment is what you work on all year, but also your whole career,” Wembanyama said as the Spurs looked forward to their Western Conference first-round …
Alex Eala set for Madrid Open WTA 1000
Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala brings her focus to the clay courts of Spain following an early exit at the Stuttgart Open, with her next stop set at the Madrid Open, which begins April 21. The WTA 1000 event features a stacked 96-player main draw, with top stars such as Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco …
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April 16, 2026 – Eyeing a sleek daily drive? Upgrading to a more spacious family vehicle? Or making the shift to Electric efficiency? Make the Toyota Choice with Toyota Motor Philippines this April! Designed with flexibility in mind, Toyota offers three payment solutions that empower customers to stay in control of their budget while driving home their ideal vehicle. * The Pay Low option provides an all-in …
Pag-IBIG Fund, CHED push affordable rental housing for SUCs nationwide
Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta addresses participants during the consultative meeting for Project BALAY: Bridging Access to Learning, held on April 15, 2026, at the CHED Auditorium in Quezon City. The initiative, a strategic partnership between Pag-IBIG Fund and the Commission on Higher Education, seeks to expand access to affordable rental housing …