By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) said they are dismayed over the decision of the Commission on Appointments (CA) to reject the appointment of Gina Lopez as head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). GAWA Secretary-general Wennie Sancho, in a text message, said it is unfortunate …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Gina should have been ‘more tactical’ in the fight
By Tara Yap Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., while saddened by the Commission on Appointments’ non-confirmation of Ms. Gina Lopez as environment secretary, said Lopez should have been more “tactical” in the fight for the environment. Defensor said Lopez should not have “picked a fight against the mining industry at the start; she should have …
Six nabbed in Taculing drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Six people were nabbed by members of the Regional Special Operations Task Group-18 (RSOTG-18) in a buy-bust operation at 5th Road, Puentebella Subdivision, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, Wednesday evening. Police identified the arrested as Emmanuel Alcala, Stephen Celedonia, Rapunzel Estribo, Augie John Tadeo, Adrian Carlos Aspan, and Jayp Claveria, all …
Gasoline station robbed by lone gunman
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A gasoline location was allegedly robbed by a lone gunman at corner Magsaysay-Lacson Street, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 38-year-old Nilo Buen, a pump boy of the gas station and resident of the said city. Based on an official report released by Police Station …
Illegal ‘swertres’ operator nabbed in Sibulan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An illegal ‘swertres’ operator was arrested by members of the Sibulan Municipal Police Station, yesterday morning at the airport area, Barangay Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Police identified the suspect as 56-year-old Expedito Jumawan Baroro, a resident of Colon Extension, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Sibulan town police chief, Senior Inspector Nelson …
Ceres FC takes JDT in ASEAN Zonal semis on May 17 & 31
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres Negros FC continues their quest in the Asian Football Confederation as they advanced to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals against Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia. The Bacolod-based club will challenge the Malaysian side in an away match on May 17 at the Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium in …
Yanson eyes future Azkals from NOFA grassroots tourney
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Football has consistently been growing in Negros Occidental. And on its second year, the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) 2017 12 and Under Invitational Cup is expected to bring the best players in the age-group. “Our purpose here is to develop players who will soon be the next Azkals. Moreover, …
Villamonte leads 17U division of Mayor Bing summer cagefest
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Barangay Villamonte surprised Bata, 103-96, on April 29 and clobbered Barangay 16 on May 2 to take the temporary leadership in the ongoing 17-Under division of Mayor Bing Summer Basketball Tournament at the BAYS Center in Bacolod City. Joining Villamonte in the win column are Barangay 41 which dealt Brgy. …
Tenpin clinic successful
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Another tenpin summer clinic is eyed on May 22, 24, and 28 following the successful staging of the 2017 Summer Tenpin Bowling Clinic at Lopue’s East Bowling Center. Bowling instructor Herman Santos of Sugarbowl Tenpin Association, Inc. (STAI) said, “Because there are open bowlers and interested people who want to …
My former heckler, Tito Sotto
“Making people uncomfortable is one of my hobbies. I’m always hoping that half the people get the joke and the other half are the joke.” – Josh Homme NEW YORK CITY – The incident occurred in the morning on April 2, 2004 while I was being interviewed by GMA-7 in the lobby of the Sarabia …