Iloilo City Cong. Jamjam Baronda’s “Bike Lane” project caused severe flooding in 5 Jaro Barangays – DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed that reclamation and backfilling activities linked to the Access Road Section 1 (Bike Lane) Project in Barangay Tagbak, Jaro, which was facilitated by Iloilo City Lone District Representative Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda, significantly contributed to the severe flooding that affected five Jaro barangays in July.

Vincent Co-led Puregold doubles down on grassroots retail, reaffirms sari-sari store advocacy

As one of the country’s leading retailers, Puregold has long recognized that the strength of this micro-retail sector is closely tied to the strength of the broader retail landscape. The company’s extensive network of sari-sari store partners has been a major contributor to its growth and nationwide reach.