Day: September 14, 2025

Bacolod: Organizers of the MassKara Festival promised an inclusive celebration of one of the country’s most colorful and vibrant festivals on its 46th year, set Oct. 1 to 19. The grand launch at Roy’s Hotel and Convention Hotel on Saturday, led by Mayor Greg Gasataya and festival director Rodney Mitz Ascalon of Bacolod Gugma Foundation, showcased all events of the 19-day celebration described as ‘the most community-driven and people-centered edition yet.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the 2025 edition will highlight sectoral events, including special programs honoring persons with disabilities, market vendors, tricycle drivers, senior citizens, and grassroots singers and

Milan: ‘Bong salamat, bong salamat (Big thanks, big thanks),’ whispered T’boli elder Ganay Mendal Bongon, 86, as her wrinkled hands clutched the PHP10,000 cash gift she received from the national government like a prized treasure. Still sprightly and chatty, she laughed and smiled between stories of life in her community and her work as a bead-maker — a skill she proudly keeps alive in her twilight years. According to Philippines News Agency, Bongon was one of four octogenarians from Lake Sebu who received their cash gifts on Saturday under Republic Act 11982 or the Expanded Centenarians Act as part of

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting to register at least three million overseas voters for the upcoming 2028 national and local elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia expressed confidence in meeting this ambitious target, particularly due to the significance of the presidential elections scheduled for that year. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia emphasized the critical importance of the 2028 elections, noting that it would be a pivotal moment in the country’s political history as voters will elect the president, vice president, and other key positions. This statement was made during the signing of a memorandum of agreement aimed

Bacolod city: Ralph and Rafella Batican are aiming for podium finishes in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship which kicks off Monday at Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club. According to Philippines News Agency, the siblings from Bukidnon are also seeking crucial points in the penultimate leg of the seven-stage Visayas-Mindanao regional series to boost their chances of securing a slot to the elite junior finals scheduled Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 at The Country Club in Laguna. They saw action only in the first of five tournaments due to international commitments. In the 11-14 category, Ralph is No.

Washington: United States President Donald Trump declared his readiness to impose stringent sanctions on Russia, contingent upon all NATO countries ceasing their oil purchases from the nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump conveyed his stance via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing that he is prepared to implement major sanctions on Russia only if all NATO members collectively agree and act to stop buying Russian oil. He criticized some alliance members for continuing these purchases, describing the situation as “shocking” and suggesting it undermines NATO’s negotiating power. Trump expressed skepticism about NATO’s commitment to achieving a decisive outcome, stating that