NIR Update: 2025 National Expenditure Program Inclusion Efforts
The Negros Island Region (NIR) is a region in the Philippines that is currently in the process of being established. This article will explore the challenges and efforts surrounding NIR’s inclusion in the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP).…
Mount Kanlaon Volcanic Activity Update
Volcanic activity at Mount Kanlaon has recently raised concerns. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported increased volcanic sulfur dioxide gas emissions from the volcano. Mount Kanlaon is currently under Alert Level…
Davao City Drug War Revival Sparks Alarms
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) relaunch of anti-drug operations in Davao City has reignited concerns over extrajudicial killings. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed alarm over reported deaths, reminiscent of the violent…
Holy Week 2024 Preparations in the Philippines
Holy Week is a solemn and significant period in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation. It’s a time for Filipinos to reflect on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many observe traditions like Visita Iglesia (church…
Negros Island Region: A New Hope for Development
The Philippine government is actively pursuing the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR). This new region will encompass the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, along with Bacolod City. The Philippine government envisions…
NFA Rice Under Scrutiny: DA Orders Audit, Marcos Slams Imports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ordering an audit of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) handling of rice buffer stocks since 2019. This move comes as Congress investigates the recent sale of government rice reserves to private traders.…
Benny Blanco’s Jollibee Review Sparks Controversy
American record producer Benny Blanco posted a TikTok video reviewing the popular Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee. He expressed initial disappointment with the food, specifically the Chickenjoy, a signature fried chicken dish. This sparked mixed…
Senior Citizens and Local Products Benefit from Newly Signed Laws
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed two laws aimed at uplifting the lives of senior citizens and promoting locally-made products. Senior Citizens to Receive Increased Financial Aid One of the signed laws, Republic Act No. 12018, amends the…
Coca-Cola Joins Aboitiz Portfolio
The Aboitiz Group, a major Philippine conglomerate, and its European partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc. (CCEP), have officially acquired Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) for P100 billion. The transaction was finalized on Friday,…
Negros Occidental: Pork Ban Remains, Negros Oriental Sees Lifted Ban
For pork lovers in Negros, the tale of two islands unfolds: one grappling with restrictions, the other tasting the promise of normalcy. While Negros Occidental remains under the grip of an African Swine Fever (ASF) ban, its neighbor, Negros Oriental, has…