Category: General

Puerto Princesa City: James Van Ramoga and Sofia Adriana Calvo clinched victories in their respective divisions at the Sunrise Sprint Triathlon last Sunday in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Van Ramoga completed the 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run in 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 37 seconds, edging out John Paul Daquioag (1:17:46) and Mejares Naune Elison (1:21:07). In the women’s division, Calvo secured the title with a time of 1:39:17, beating Lucienne Aragones (1:44:15) and Princess Kedtag (1:52:17). According to Philippines News Agency, Bastien Poupelain of France and Agnieszka Najnigier-Pierzynowska of Poland triumphed in the IRONMAN 70.3 event. Poupelain

Iloilo City: Debaters from the University of San Agustin – College of Law (USA-COL) will represent the Philippines at the White and Case International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. According to Philippines News Agency, the USA-COL team emerged victorious over 27 other participating schools during the 2025 Divina Law-UST Philippine Jessup Cup held at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila from February 8 to March 2. This victory marks the university’s consecutive win in the competition. Mayor Jerry Tre±as expressed his pride in an interview, stating that Iloilo’s representation on a

Manila: A newly completed PHP10 million irrigation project in Davao Occidental is set to provide farmers with sustainable and modern agricultural solutions, the National Irrigation Administration in Davao Region (NIA-11) announced Monday. The Basiawan Pump Irrigation Project, the province’s first groundwater pump irrigation initiative, was handed over to the Basiawan Solar Power Pump Irrigators Association (IA) Inc. in Sitio Kumassie, Barangay Basiawan, Sta. Maria, last month. According to Philippines News Agency, Benjie Nierre, head of engineering and operations at NIA-11 Davao del Sur Irrigation Management Office (IMO), explained that the project uses a solar-powered pumping system to lift groundwater. This

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended an invitation to a 20-year-old contestant from a noontime television show after she publicly admitted her lack of knowledge regarding the commission’s mandate and functions. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced that “Sexy Babe” contestant Heart Aquino is expected to visit their head office located in Intramuros, Manila. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, and Aquino will be traveling from Pampanga to meet with the commission. In a telephone interview on Monday, Garcia mentioned that the purpose of this invitation is to provide Aquino with essential information about

Bacolod: Negrenses are set to showcase their local culture and heritage during the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival alongside seven other major festivals in six local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental this March. According to Philippines News Agency, March 2025 promises a vibrant celebration of cultural richness, with the Panaad sa Negros Festival as a major highlight. The Provincial Tourism Division announced that the Panaad, which means ‘vow’ or ‘promise’ in Hiligaynon, is scheduled from March 24 to 30 at the Panaad Park and Stadium. This event, known as the ‘festival of all festivals,’ will see participation from all