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Marcos picks Sen. Sonny over Kiko as new education secretary
Angara was chosen over Negros Occidental 3rd District Congressman Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez for the position.
Bago City receives ‘Walang Gutom’ award from Pres. Marcos
vBago City was recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Galing Pook Foundation as one of the top 10 local government units (LGUs) for its efforts in addressing food security and hunger.
Bacolod-Silay Airport to undergo P44 Million passenger terminal makeover
Passengers flying in and out of Bacolod-Silay Airport can look forward to a more comfortable travel experience after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has officially greenlight a project to upgrade the passenger terminal building.
Filipino investors acquire global activewear brand for $22M
In a move that highlights the growing influence of Filipino investors in the global sporting goods market, a group of Philippine businessmen, including the president and director of Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation (BREDCO), has acquired Australian activewear brand 2XU for $22 million.
Privacy Commission monitors alleged S&R data breach
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is closely monitoring a possible data breach at S&R Membership Shopping. This comes after Robinsons Land and Toyota both confirmed
A new era is here: the long-awaited Negros union
The Negros Island Region (NIR) Act was formally signed into law by President Marcos at Malacañang on June 13, the day after the celebration of
Kanlaon shows increase of sulfur emission
As of June 9, 2024, PHIVOLCS measured an SO2 flux of 3,304 tonnes/day. While there is a significant decrease from the previous day’s (June 8) measurement of 4,397 tonnes/day, but still it is above background levels.
PHIVOLCS confirms lahar flow in La Castellana, issues advisory
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has confirmed lahar flows coursing down the southern slopes of Kanlaon Volcano, raising concerns for nearby communities.
PHIVOLCS: No lava or lahar flow from Kanlaon
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) clarified that recent social media videos showing muddy flows from Kanlaon Volcano are not lava. PHIVOLCS resident
Kanlaon Volcano quiet after eruption, but threat of magmatic eruption looms
Scientists at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warn for a possible magmatic eruption.
