Day: April 6, 2025

Negros Occ: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in collaboration with the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), has initiated the nation’s first formal training program focused on sugarcane production. According to Philippines News Agency, TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez announced that an initial cohort of 25 trainees will participate in a four-month comprehensive course on Sugarcane Production NC (National Certificate) Level II. This program is the first of its kind in the country, with Negros chosen as the pilot location for the Sugarcane Production NC II TESDA training initiative. Benitez highlighted that the program is designed to

Manila: Be true leaders, not just holders of the “general” rank, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil advised 32 newly promoted star-rank officers. “We don’t just need generals in title — we need generals in character. Leaders who can inspire, influence and drive the PNP to become better each day,” Marbil said in a statement Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil emphasized that the promotion of four major generals and 28 brigadier generals reflects the PNP’s strengthened commitment to strategic leadership, enhanced operational effectiveness, and deeper community engagement. “Their promotion is not merely about wearing new

Quezon City: Far Eastern University clinched the first semifinal slot in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament after outlasting University of the Philippines in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 25-21, 20-25, 29-31, 15-12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory marked FEU’s sixth consecutive Final Four appearance and their 12th straight win over UP, keeping them at the top of the standings with a 10-1 record. According to Philippines News Agency, Dryx Saavedra was instrumental in FEU’s success, scoring 29 points and reflecting on his readiness and maturity during the match. He emphasized the importance of being prepared for any

Manila: Two lucky bettors from Quezon province and Davao de Oro are set to share the PHP6.1-million jackpot from Saturday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that the winners, hailing from Compostela Public Market in Davao de Oro and Barangay Talipan in Pagbilao, Quezon, successfully matched the winning numbers 11-10-05-42-24-39. The winners are required to claim their PHP6,184,178.80 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City within one year, providing their winning ticket and two forms of identification. The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law mandates that lotto

Manila: Second seed National University defeated No. 3 University of the Philippines, 3-1, on Sunday to secure a spot in the finals of the UAAP Season 87 men’s tennis at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, NU will face the University of Santo Tomas, who are seeking their third consecutive title, in a best-of-three series beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The women’s finals, featuring the same schools with NU as the defending champion, will begin at 7 a.m. UST earned the first men’s finals spot after overcoming the University of the East,