Day: November 27, 2025

Makati city: The Department of Tourism (DOT) and global payments giant Visa have announced an innovative collaboration aimed at boosting tourism promotions and data-sharing. This strategic partnership was formalized with the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Visa Regional Head for Southeast Asia, Bella Lai, during a ceremony in Makati City. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOU outlines collaboration in several key areas, including data-driven tourism initiatives, the digitalization and innovation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and providing financial literacy training for tourism stakeholders. Secretary Frasco emphasized the significance of this

Bacolod city: The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has activated a comprehensive security and public safety plan as a broad alliance in Negros Occidental prepares for the ‘Trillion Peso March 2.0’ on November 30. In a statement, PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay stated their commitment to ensuring the march-rally is conducted safely, peacefully, and orderly. According to Philippines News Agency, Ibay emphasized the importance of respecting the people’s right to peaceful assembly while protecting the welfare of the community. He urged participants to exercise responsibility and cooperation to maintain peace and civility throughout the event. The PRO-NIR

Bacolod city: The city government aims to clear approximately 2 million cubic meters of waste from local rivers and creeks. This effort is part of an ongoing major clearing operation following severe flooding caused by Tropical Depression Verbena. According to Philippines News Agency, the flooding was exacerbated by several factors, including clogged drainage, poor stormwater flow, silted waterways, infrastructure blockages, and inadequate waste management. In response, Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized the need for a scientific approach to address the flooding, amid calls for accountability from various sectors. Mayor Gasataya stated that the city has acquired additional equipment necessary for dredging

Calbayog: The city government of Calbayog in Samar has expressed its opposition to the installation of wind turbines within the Calbayog Pan-as Hayiban Protected Landscape (CPHPL), citing concerns regarding the potential impact on the city’s water supply. According to Philippines News Agency, Calbayog City Mayor Raymund Uy clarified that while the city is not entirely against the PHP20-billion project proposed by Gemini Wind Energy Corporation (GWEC), in partnership with Singapore-based Vena Energy, they strongly object to the plan of setting up 13 of the 37 turbines within the primary watershed area. The city council has already communicated its stance to

San juan: Jude Garcia came up with another impressive performance, carrying Criss Cross to a fourth straight final appearance after beating UST-Gameville, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, Thursday in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia delivered 31 points on a 30-of-48 spiking clip as the King Crunchers improved to a 4-1 win-loss record, setting up a title duel with the winner between the Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors and visiting Kindai University of Japan. The victory also eliminated defending champion Cignal, which ended its eight consecutive finals appearances.