Photo courtesy of Bacolod City Communications Office The city government has begun accepting entries for the third Bacolod Film Festival, set for Nov. 27 to 29 under the theme “Pag-angot: Celebrating Heritage, Shaping Our Future.” The short film competition aims to preserve Bacolod’s cultural identity while encouraging filmmakers to produce original and innovative stories. Mayor…
Two teams that once looked unstoppable are suddenly fighting to keep their campaigns from unraveling. San Miguel Beer and Converge enter the second round of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup desperate to end their respective slumps when they collide Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen have dropped two of their last three…
Photo courtesy of OPAG- Fisheries The Ilocos Sur provincial government reiterated the seasonal ban on catching goby fry, locally known as ipon, throughout August to protect the species during its peak migration period. The Provincial Fisheries Division said Provincial Ordinance No. 14-03 prohibits the harvesting of goby fry during August and February. Officials said the…
Photo courtesy of Negros Oriental PVO The Negros Oriental Provincial Veterinary Office confirmed new African swine fever cases in Siaton, Amlan and Tanjay City, prompting the culling of infected and exposed hogs. Provincial Veterinarian Melody Vilan said all three local government units had previously recorded ASF infections. In Siaton, six of eight blood samples tested…
Photo courtesy of Ping Lacson/Facebook. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Tuesday that his investigation into alleged anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City had expanded to include suspected illegal reclamation activities along Laguna Lake. Lacson said he would push for the forfeiture of reclaimed lakeshore areas in favor of the government if authorities found that the…
To enable its innovative drive and improve operational efficiency, Globe Telecommunications is strengthening its AI-ready workforce through company-wide investments in digital skills, AI productivity tools and continuous learning to enhance the delivery of better customer experiences using artificial intelligence (AI) that would reshape the future of work. According to Globe chief human resource officer Renato ‘Ato’…
The Alex Eala effect has officially crossed borders. Fresh from her historic championship at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, the Filipina tennis sensation is now headed to the National Bank Canada Open WTA 1000—and the excitement surrounding her arrival has already reached fever pitch. Tickets are reportedly sold out ahead of the competition, setting the…
EMPOWERING STUDENTS, TEACHERS THROUGH SOLAR ELECTRIFICATION. One Meralco Foundation (OMF) and B&M Global Services Manila are bringing the benefits of solar electrification to Libis Elementary School in Antipolo, Rizal. (L-R) OMF Trustee and Meralco Distribution Utility Subsidiaries and Strategic Partnerships Head Engr. Ferdinand O. Geluz, OMF President and Meralco Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Jeffrey…
For years, whispers surrounding Alicia Mayer and Joey Marquez refused to disappear. Their past romance had already generated plenty of showbiz intrigue, but one explosive question continued to follow the former actress: Did she and the veteran actor secretly have a child together? Now, after years of speculation, Alicia has finally delivered the answer herself—and…
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez directed police commanders to ensure that all operations comply with the rule of law, human rights standards and international humanitarian law. Nartatez issued the directive Tuesday as the PNP observed International Humanitarian Law Month, which promotes legal protections for civilians and noncombatants during armed conflict. He…