Though much has changed over the 114 years that Coca-Cola has called the Philippines home, its facilities continue to inspire a sense of pride among the people who craft and deliver its iconic beverages. These plants form part of Coca-Cola’s
Strengthening financial inclusion at the grassroots level, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIF), partnered with the municipality of Manapla to equip up to 30,000 residents with practical money management skills
Property giant Megaworld has emerged as the sole real estate developer to be honored in the prestigious ‘Best Workplaces in the Philippines 2026’ list by Great Place To Work, recognized as the global authority in workplace culture. The recognition, announced
LandBank and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) joined hands to advance agricultural education and fully digitalize the delivery of scholarship support for nearly one million CHED scholars nationwide, expanding access to higher learning and inclusive financial services for students
Access to essential healthcare moves closer to communities as SM Foundation turns over today two upgraded barangay health stations serving nearly 27,000 residents across multiple urban barangays in Bacolod City. The newly improved facilities, Mabini Barangay Health Station and ETCS
The Revenue District Office 78, south Negros Occidental headed by Revenue District Officer (RDO) Richard Oquendo, conducted a tax campaign and tax update seminar recently in Bago City attended by taxpayers from the city and the municipality of Pulupandan. In
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO An ordinance granting tax incentives to households and businesses in the City of Bacolod that install and utilize solar energy systems as an alternative source of electricity, was recently passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod on
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A turnover ceremony held on March 18 marked the official appointment of Queue Auto Center as the Bacolod dealer for Chery Auto Philippines, a brand distributed by the United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI). The event
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Real estate developer Active Group marked a development milestone at Town & Country East with the official blessing of its newly completed community amenities in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, yesterday. The project is positioned as a
The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA), slams the government’s “selective benevolence” on the suspension of the transport fare hike. GAWA secretary general Wennie Sancho views the government’s suspension of the transport fare hike as a calculated move to deflect
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Lady cagers of Indonesia drew first blood against Singapore, 66-49, in the opening game of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup – SEABA Qualifiers held yesterday at the STI West Negros University Gymnasium in Bacolod City.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Army chief Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete urged graduates of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) to remain vigilant against individuals and groups that use propaganda and deception to recruit supporters during the university’s 2026 Recognition Program
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Bacolod City Government officially turned over 222 smart televisions to 70 public schools to strengthen digital learning in local classrooms. Funded through a P7.34 million allocation from the Special Education Fund, the project aims to
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution urging the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Department (BCDRRMD) to strengthen its efforts in conducting trainings, orientations, and seminars for its responders and volunteers, with close coordination with barangays and private groups, was
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The City Legal Office (CLO) has issued a final 10-day notice to vacate and dismantle 51 roadside stalls at the ‘Asenso Market’ in Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City, after operating for two months without a valid special
• THERESA MAE DULMAN The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) officially launched the SAFE NIR Dial 911 Program yesterday at the Bacolod City Police Office to establish an accessible, technology-driven emergency response system across the province. The PRO-NIR
