Day: November 19, 2025

Iloilo: The provincial government here is offering a PHP100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators behind the string of bomb threats plaguing the province. “Like the city (government), it will be PHP100,000 for any useful information that will lead to something concrete,” Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said in a media interview Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the governor emphasized that bomb jokes are not just pranks but a serious matter that constitute a criminal offense. Defensor convened the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) last Thursday, where they tackled the series of bomb threats

Iloilo: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has been named the “strongest airline brand in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region” by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, during a recent awarding ceremony in Singapore. ‘We are honored by the trust given to us, and we remain committed to making travel easier, friendlier, and more accessible for Filipinos and travelers across the region,” Cebu Pacific Chief Marketing and Customer Care Officer Candice Iyog said in a statement on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the recognition reflects the airline’s consistent efforts to make air travel more accessible while strengthening customer trust

Bacolod city: The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific event, jointly hosted by Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental, is shining a spotlight on the burgeoning slow food communities in the Philippines. This five-day event, which commenced at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon, is dedicated to promoting good, clean, and fair food. It has attracted farmers, fishers, chefs, indigenous leaders, and advocates from over 20 countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco expressed gratitude to the international delegates for participating in this journey to discover the wonders of the Philippines. “We are all

Bacolod: Close to 50 exhibitors are showcasing organic products and sustainable finds in the 18th Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival (NIOFF) at Capitol grounds here from Nov. 19 to 23. According to Philippines News Agency, the almost annual event, organized by the Negros Occidental provincial government, is being held this year alongside the inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, a five-day slow food event that celebrates good, clean, and fair food through immersive exhibits, conversations, tastings, and activations. In his message, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed that Negros Occidental takes pride in its food, which is a celebrated reflection of

Beijing: The grounds of the Philippine Embassy in Beijing became colorful and lively on Nov. 15, as Chinese children experienced the spirit of the MassKara Festival, one of the most famous festivals in the Philippines, under the cultural exchange program ‘Ni Hao, Philippines!’ According to Philippines News Agency, in an afternoon filled with art, music, and creativity, 32 students from ages 7 to 12 happily participated in a mask painting and dancing workshop. Wearing their own self-painted masks, the Chinese children performed lively moves inspired by Bacolodnon traditions, while cheerful music echoed. The activity was conducted in collaboration with the