By Paulo Loreto Lim The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET), yesterday, opened the preliminary hearing on the electoral protest called by former Bacolod City Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson on the 2016 race for Bacolod Lone District Representative. In the May elections, Greg Gasataya earned 85,467 votes to Sayson’s 84,431, a difference of 1,036. …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Negros First Ranch manager confirms over 200 cows on questioned Capitol property
By Paulo Loreto Lim Responding to claims there were only five cattle on the Provincial Government-held Negros First Ranch, located at Hacienda Ilimnan, Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia, Farm Manager Regen Besa said there are, in fact, 226 cows on the property. The ranch is back in the spotlight following the recent decision by the Office …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres smash Rovers, 5-0, takes lead in Group G
By Paulo Loreto Lim Ceres-Negros FC opened their 2017 AFC Cup Group G match against Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore with a goal in the first minute, leading to their first victory in this season’s group stage, winning 5-0 before a home crowd at the Panaad Park and Stadium, last night. Midfielder Iain Ramsay opened …
Several arrested in NIR raids following return of PRO-18 anti-drug operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Dozens of drug suspects were arrested within the last 24 hours, after the Philippine National Police (PNP) was cleared to resume their campaign against illegal drugs, last Monday. According to records released by Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18), as of 6:00 a.m. yesterday, a total of 20 drug personalities were nabbed …
Car bumps bike in Alijis
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was brought to the hospital on Monday evening, after he was accidentally bumped by a car at Purok Sambag, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Edgar Amparado, a resident of SP Village, Barangay Pahanocoy, in the said city. Police Station 7 (PS7) traffic …
SP passes resolution urging BCPO, BTAO to inspect all tricycles
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to the robbery and rape of a call center agent last week, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod City passed a resolution urging the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) to strictly inspect all tricycles traveling in the city, yesterday morning. In …
Online petition urges President to ‘Save Boracay’ Limits sought on tourist visits
By Tara Yap Following the presence of green algae along a Boracay beach, a change.org petition entitled “A Call to Action to Save One of the World’s Best Islands from Verge of Extinction” is urging President Rodrigo Duterte to take action. “The influx of tourists coming to the island drives more foreign developers that are …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club-Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2017 Beer na Beer wins Class A
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Beer na Beer, the Fil-Sino selection, defeated Talisay Gwapo-Sunkist, 99-88, in the Class A championship of the Fil-Sino Athletic Club-Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2017 at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Talisay Gwapo led 25-23 after the first period, however, Beer na Beer pulled ahead, leading 47-43 at the …
NOHSAAI Unity Cup Classes of 1985, 1999, 1980 lead respective brackets, finals set for Saturday
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Classes of 1985, 1999, and 1980 lead their respective brackets in the NOHS@115 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association, Inc. (NOHSAAI) “Unity Cup” Bowling Fellowship at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The finals are set to take place this Saturday. The Class of 1985 leads …
2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League KMH reclaims top spot
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Kami Mga Hubin (KMH) recaptured the top spot in the tournament of their namesake, the 2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Season 2 elimination round at Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. They are expected to face ASSFBI Mixed in the stepladder final, which begins tonight. The …