A weekend trade fair dubbed “Empower Her Market: Juana’s Fiesta Pangkabuhayan” is celebrating women entrepreneurs, producers, and sectoral leaders in Negros Occidental this National Women’s Month. The two-day event, which opened Saturday at Ayala Malls Capitol Central here, showcases the

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to press for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of

Metro Dumaguete Water is strengthening its operational efficiency as fuel price hike driven by the Middle East crisis is projected to impact water production costs. The water utility company, which draws water from 22 deep wells through diesel-powered pumps, said

Metro Dumaguete Water proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking a half-decade of dedicated service that drove P350 million in water service development and infrastructure investments. According to a press release, the five-year milestone was the highlight of an anniversary celebration

The Social Security System announced in a statement the launch of facial authentication to allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without visiting SSS branches. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro

Globe Telecom opened the year with a bold message at its flagship quarterly media event. The Blueprint by Globe where connectivity is no longer about speed, but about consistent, reliable service, affordability, and easy access. Held at The Globe Tower,

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Energy Development Corporation, a subsidiary of First Gen Corporation, recently marked its five decades of geothermal energy development in the country. EDC, the world’s top vertically integrated geothermal producer, which was first established as a

• THERESA MAE DULMAN A city within the City of Smiles will soon rise as TRYP by Wyndham Bacolod officially held its groundbreaking ceremony on its flagship township project Saludad, yesterday, March 4. The ceremony was led by PHINMA Hospitality

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The construction of an access bridge to serve as a primary gateway linking the 52-hectare Parkville development to Burgos Avenue in Brgy. Granada, Bacolod City, is now underway. Recently broken ground by SMDC Nature, the Parkville

Amid rising costs, shifting market conditions, and changing lifestyle priorities, one fact remains clear: real property continues to be one of the most resilient investment choices available. As the year begins, the question for many buyers is no longer if