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.

Poets’ organization founded by Virgilio Almario marks 40 years, celebrates Emilio Jacinto’s 150th birthday 

Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), the organization of poets who write in Filipino founded by National Artist Virgilio Almario, is marking its 40th anniversary on December 15, 2025, the date of the 150th birthday of Emilio Jacinto. The celebration kicks off with a wreath-laying ceremony at Jacinto's tomb in Himlayang Pilipino in Quezon City at 8 am. Senator Loren Legarda will lead in the tribute to the revolutionary leader and writer also known as "Pingkian." 

SportsPlus Awards iPhone 17 Devices to 2025 Asian Youth Games Medalists, Strengthens Commitment to Youth Sports Development

Philippine sports shines even brighter with young Filipino athletes bringing home coveted medals from the recently concluded 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain. SportsPlus, the country’s #1 sportsbook and the Official Gaming Partner of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), honored these young medalists for their sheer dedication to champion Filipino pride on the world stage.

Redefining the future of OPM: Isha Ponti and Andrea Gutierrez are “The Next Ones”

The Next Ones concert is happening on December 13, 2025, 8PM at the Music Museum. Featuring Isha Ponti and Andrea Gutierrez, with guests Aquila Packing, Nathan Randal, Graciel Hizon, and Raymond Gorospe, with Rey Valera as their special guest. Maurice, DIV9, and Azter will be the opening acts for the concert.