The officers of the newly formed Bacolod SMILCE were formally inducted during the Bacolod MICE Summit 2026, marking the beginning of a new private-sector initiative aimed at strengthening Bacolod’s position as a preferred destination for Sports, Meetings, Incentives, Leisure, Conventions, and Exhibitions.
Negros Occidental has provided ₱2 million in humanitarian assistance to communities in Sarangani Province affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck in June 2026, reinforcing interprovincial cooperation in times of disaster. The assistance was discussed during a visit by representatives from Sarangani to Negros Occidental, where they were received by Acting Governor and Vice […]
The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities. SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, received four awards. It won Gold Stevies in the Conglomerates (Large) and Best Annual Report (Publicly Held Corporations) categories […]
Meet the inspiring women taking center stage through WomenBizPH and SM for MSMEs The next great Filipino brand may be closer than you think. Behind every handcrafted accessory, woven textile, artisanal delicacy, sustainable fashion piece, and proudly Filipino product is a woman who dared to turn an idea into a business. Some are preserving generations […]
As the world of work continues to evolve, finding employment is no longer the only goal — staying competitive means continuously learning new skills and having easier access to services that support one’s career journey. This August, SM Supermalls continues to create more opportunities for Filipinos through its nationwide SM Job Fair program, bringing together […]
Customers of Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) will see a modest increase in electricity rates this August 2026, with the average residential rate reaching ₱14.2787 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is ₱0.1500/kWh higher than the ₱14.1287/kWh residential rate recorded in July. The adjustment comes despite a decline in generation charges, as higher transmission and […]
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