The cities of La Carlota and Silay in Negros Occidental are among the exhibitors in the 18th Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival at Capitol grounds in Bacolod City from Nov. 19 to 23, 2025. It is being held this alongside the inaugural Terra Madre Asia-Pacific, a five-day slow food event that celebrates good, clean, and fair food. PNA PHOTO BY NANETTE L. GUADALQUIVER

Almost 50 exhibitors showcase Negros organic products

BACOLOD City – Close to 50 exhibitors are showcasing organic products and sustainable finds in the 18th Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival (NIOFF) at...
Suntrust President Atty. Harrison Paltongan and Suntrust Executives with Punong Barangay Atty. Eric Juan

Suntrust at 28: Celebrating People, Communities, and a Brighter Future

Suntrust Properties, Inc., a Megaworld subsidiary, celebrated its 28th anniversary with a series of events honoring the people and communities that have shaped nearly...

Protect Antibacterial Soap: Your Family’s New Everyday Protection

Last October 17, 2025 marks an exciting launch for families who don’t just want clean — they want protection and care. Introducing Protect Antibacterial...
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and newly appointed Finance Secretary Frederick Go lead a press briefing about the latest exemption from US tariffs on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Among the gloods that are part of the latest exemption include coconut, fruit juices, processed pineapples, and bananas, among others. PHOTO BY LOGAN KAL-EL M. ZAPANTA

Over $1B worth of Philippine agri exports spared from US tariff

MORE than $1 billion worth of the Philippines’ agricultural exports to the United States are set to be spared from the 19-percent headline tariff,...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ Circuit Breakers 13 and 22 at the Panay Power Corporation 1 switchyard tripped off due to the activation of the Buchholz relay on Oct. 8, 2025.

DOE eyes expansion of power subsidies to poor consumers

THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to broaden electricity subsidies for low-income households, with the Department of Energy (DOE) looking to expand and simplify access to...
Overseas Filipinos sent home $26 billion in cash cushions in the first nine months of 2025, up by 3.2 percent from the same period last year. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Cash remittances hit 5-month high of 3.7% in September

MONEY sent home by Filipinos abroad posted its fastest growth in five months in September, driven by seasonal increase in remittances at the onset...

Anticipation builds for the All-New Toyota bZ4X BEV

November 14, 2025 – The All-New bZ4X, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) under the Toyota brand, is capturing the interest...
Five transmission lines in the Visayas were down on Oct. 22, 2024 due to Tropical Storm Kristine. NGCP PHOTO

Visayas grid on ‘yellow’ alert as outages drain supply

THE VISAYAS power grid is placed under yellow alert on Wednesday, November 19, as numerous plant outages continue to strain available supply, the National...

Pinas Simpol: Chef Tatung Sarthou Launches Landmark Book, Redefining Filipino Cooking as a ‘Compass...

TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES — November 12, 2025 — Acclaimed chef, author, and cultural advocate Myke “Tatung” Sarthou has launched Pinas Simpol: The Love and...

Pag-IBIG Fund Offers Payment Moratorium, Housing Loan Insurance Following Recent Calamities

Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation...