Day: September 22, 2025

Taguig city: The Negros Trade Fair, the country’s longest-running provincial trade fair in Metro Manila, has been instrumental in the success of many Negrense micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the past four decades. This 2025, the trade fair moves to a new location, SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City, for its 39th edition set for Sept. 23 to 28. According to Philippines News Agency, the themed event ‘Himbon,’ a Hiligaynon term which means ‘to gather,’ features 139 exhibitors offering ‘the best of Negros in food, fashion, crafts, and more.’ SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, in a video

Bacong: The St. Augustine of Hippo Church in Bacong, Negros Oriental remains closed to the public until further notice as an assessment of the structural integrity of its ceiling is underway. The centuries-old church is a National Cultural Treasure, as declared by the National Museum of the Philippines in 1972, and is the only one in Negros Island. According to Philippines News Agency, the closure comes after a portion of the church’s ceiling collapsed last week, although no one was hurt in the incident that happened at night, said Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, who heads the Committee on Church Cultural

Manila: Various government agencies led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched a caravan in Manila to bring government services to people deprived of liberty (PDLs). The initiative, named the Pag-asa Expo: Katarungan at Serbisyo (Service and Justice) Caravan, was inaugurated at the Manila City Jail in Sta. Cruz, Manila. DILG Undersecretary Serafin Barretto Jr. emphasized that the initiative is part of the government’s responsibility to uphold justice and ensure service for all, including those incarcerated. According to Philippines News Agency, the caravan will offer various services, including the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD)

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has called on Filipinos to utilize its benefit packages for the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of thyroid cancer. This initiative aligns with the National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week, typically observed in the last week of September, as established by Republic Act 10786, aiming to educate the public on symptoms and early preventive measures against the disease. According to Philippines News Agency, thyroid cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers in the country, yet it is often curable when detected at an early stage. PhilHealth stressed the significance of regular medical check-ups and being

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deepening its alliance with Japan and Guyana to further strengthen its capabilities in maintaining regional security and order. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya and Honorary Consul Joseph Gabriel D’Oliveira of the Consulate of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Caribbean Association of Southeast Asian Nations Council in separate courtesy visits at the PNP National Headquarters last week, where the parties reaffirmed their commitment to broaden cooperation. This initiative aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R.