Day: September 17, 2025

Cagayan de oro: A vibrant display of culinary excellence, culture, and local entrepreneurship showcases Misamis Oriental’s Tourism Week through the “Kinaham sa MisOr” being held in this capital city. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview on Wednesday, Provincial Tourism Officer Cindy Obe±ita said this year’s Sept. 16 to 21 exposition saw the highest number of participants to date, with 24 out of 25 municipalities and cities actively joining the event. The event was co-organized by the Misamis Oriental Hotels and Restaurants Association and the Department of Tourism. Mylin Tayapad, president of the Lagonglong Integrated Farmers Association and one

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has urged beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to take advantage of the Enhanced Lifeline Program (ELP) offered by Maynilad and Manila Water. The initiative comes in response to the expected rise in water and electricity consumption during the approaching holiday season. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized the importance of this program, noting that it offers discounted rates to low-income households that use 10 cubic meters or less of water per month. She expressed the department’s encouragement for 4Ps beneficiaries to register

Manila: Matthew Sia will coach the University of the East junior basketball team, Strong Group Athletics announced Wednesday. The Junior Warriors are set to defend their title in UAAP Season 88, beginning their campaign against the National University-Nazareth Bullpups on September 21 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. According to Philippines News Agency, Sia steps into the position previously held by Andrew Estrella, who will now serve as the team’s consultant while leading the Letran Squires in the NCAA. Sia will be supported by Karl Santos, who is also the coach for UE’s Under 19 team. Sia’s coaching experience includes working

Pasay city: The historic victory of Alas Pilipinas at the FIVB Men’s World Championship on Tuesday night will elevate the landscape of Philippine volleyball. ‘It was a dream come true,’ Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino said Wednesday, a day after the Philippines snatched its first-ever win in the FIVB Men’s World Championship after beating world No. 22 Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, Egypt is a nine-time African champion with a best finish of 13th place in the 2010 edition. It has played 11 times in

Manila: Around 15 startups from the Philippines have received funding of approximately USD86.4 million in the first half of 2025, surpassing their Indonesian counterparts, who secured USD78.5 million, a market report showed. This marks the first time the Philippines has outdone Indonesia in this regard. According to Philippines News Agency, the Southeast Asia Startup Funding Report, recently released by DealStreet, a Singapore-headquartered media firm focused on the private capital industry, placed the Philippines fourth in the region for funding deals volume and value, following Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. This achievement comes despite a 20.7 percent annual decline in equity investments