Festive Walk Iloilo ushers in the holiday season with a heartwarming celebration at the grand launch of “pagtililingub” led by Iloilo City Acting Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez of the Department of Tourism – Region 6, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Cluster General Manager Mikee Vivo, and Festive Walk Iloilo General Manager Karmela Jesena. This holiday season, guests can explore an expansive collection of handmade weavings, unique Ilonggo products, and much more, making Festive Walk Iloilo the ultimate destination for holiday shopping and celebration.

‘PAGTILILINGUB’: Festive Walk Iloilo weaves joy this holiday season; 20ft. Christmas tree showcases woven...

ILOILO City – Festive Walk Iloilo is weaving joy this holiday season with the launch of Pagtililingub Christmas celebration, marked by the lighting of...
As the rainy season, heralded by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration since May 29, takes its hold, farmers across Western Visayas have commenced the crucial task of planting rice such as this one in Barangay Cabugao Norte, Pavia, Iloilo. PN PHOTO

Changes to rice planting calendar urged to lessen storm damage

THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has suggested changing the planting calendar for rice to minimize damage to crops due to storms. This was after...
Brands from food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. continue to be among the top choices among millions of Filipino households, according to brand consulting firm Kantar Group’s Brand Footprint report.

URC brands are still top picks among Filipino homes

SIX brands made by food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) are still among the top choices among millions of Filipino households, according...

Recto on improving labor market: ‘PH is at golden moment’

FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto said the decline in the Philippine unemployment rate sets the stage for the country to fully harness its demographic sweet...
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. leads the raid against illicit vape retailers and resellers on Oct. 16, 2024. Lumagui has ordered regular and nationwide raids against illicit vape retailers and resellers. BIR PHOTO

BIR catches 506 illicit vape resellers as of end October

BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the BIR has caught a total of 506 illicit vape retailers and resellers as...
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, that the number of jobless Filipinos went down to 1.89 million in September this year from 2.26 million last year. Photo shows jobseekers at a mall in Davao City for the "Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyo Sapat Para sa Lahat" job fair. PNA PHOTO BY ROBINSON NIÑAL JR.

Employment rate up to 96.3 % in September

THE country's employment rate in September was 96.3 percent, up from 95.5 percent in the same month in 2023 and 96.0 percent in August...
The Senate energy committee says the Philippines has the potential to explore, discover and develop indigenous natural gas. Photo shows the Malampaya natural gas plant. PHOTO COURTESY OF https://malampaya.com/

Senate energy panel chair says natgas bill will protect consumers vs rate hikes

THE chairperson of the Senate energy committee continued to steer passage of the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act (Senate Bill 2793), saying...
The survey, conducted on Sept. 27 to 30, reveal that 68 percent of adult Filipinos are willing to buy food condiments such as oil and soy sauce in recyclable or refillable containers. ABS-CBN NEWS

US-based Pinoys face shortage of lechon sauce, other Filipino condiments

SOME Filipinos in the US have been anxious over the past days on where to buy a popular brand of lechon sauce and other...

PCSO releases mandatory contributions and donation to Institutional Partner

BY: Justin B. Santos/ Photos by Justin B. Santos The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has released its mandatory contributions to three government agencies in...

Pag-IBIG Fund’s assets breached P 1 trillion

PAG-IBIG Fund reached new heights as the agency breached the P1-trillion mark in Total Net Assets in August 2024, reflecting a 14% growth versus...