By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around P70,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized, following a buy-bust operation in Barangay West Poblacion, Bacong, Negros Oriental, early Saturday morning. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Joseph Caño, a resident of Barangay Isugan in the said town. Bacong town police chief, Police Senior Inspector Romel Luga, said they …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Assistance requested to fund Lopez Jaena shrine in Jaro
By Tara Yap The planned shrine for famed Ilonggo journalist Graciano Lopez Jaena in the Jaro district of Iloilo City is still unfinished and the foundation behind the structure are seeking assistance from the public. Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Foundation Inc. President Mia Lopez-Cruz, a descendent of Lopez Jaena, is hoping the public can pitch …
Unidentified man murdered in Ilog
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The lifeless remains of a man were found in a sugarcane field at Sitio Kamalarang, Barangay Galicia, Ilog, Negros Occidental, Saturday morning. Police have yet to identify the person, although they estimate the age of the individual to be between 22 and 28 years old and reportedly a resident of …
Burglar falls in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was arrested by police after he was caught attempting to rob a sari-sari store along Villa Gerorgina Street, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Saturday afternoon. Police identified the victim as 63-year-old store owner Ney Antoniano and resident of Kaakbay Village in the said barangay. Police Station 3 …
2017 Negros Closed Chess Tournament Severino, Pimentel draw in Round 2
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) Master Sander Severino of Silay City and International Master (IM) Joel Pimentel of Bacolod City played to a draw in the ongoing 2017 Negros Closed Chess Tournament at the District North Point in Talisay City. Both Severino and Pimentel won their opening matches, beating Danny …
2017 Mansilingan Charter Day Chess Tournament La Castellana native wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Erich Singson of La Castellana won the 12-and-Under Mansilingan Charter Day Chess Tournament over the weekend at the Mansilingan Chess Society (ManChess) Club. Eliza Mae Toremoro of Talisay City took second place, followed by Lawrence Donguines of Mansilingan. ManChess President, Engr. Nestor Cena, said the club aims to develop the …
Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. Inter-Hacienda Softball Tournament Hacienda Gaston, Dos Hermanos share lead
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Still undefeated Hacienda Gaston and Dos Hermanos currently share the lead in the 1st Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. Inter-Hacienda Softball Tournament, taking place at the Lourdes Ballpark in Manapla. Hacienda Gaston beat the Cadiz Sluggers, 9-4, to lead Bracket A; while Dos Hermanos demolished Hacienda Cuaycong, 13-3, to sit atop …
Negrense boxer wins ABF light flyweight belt
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Toboso-born Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo captured the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) light flyweight title over the weekend after knocking down Indonesian boxer Jack ‘Destroyer’ Amisa in the third round at the Gaisano City Mall-Bacolod. It was previously reported the fight would take place at the 888 Chinatown Square Mall. Sabillo launched …
D-League Basketball Tournament AA Electrical, Blitz notch wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. AA Electrical defeated Akasya, 73-57, while Blitz beat FilSino-ESJ, 69-52, in the ongoing 2017 D-League Basketball Tournament campaign at the STI-West Negros University gymnasium. Francis Ramos and Miguel Abaring led AA Electrical with 10 points each. Despite the loss, Miggy Puentevella paced Akasya with 21 points. Meanwhile, in the other …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League Villamonte, Singcang split finals series, force Game 3 decider
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After Barangay Villamonte took Game 1 of the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League Best-of-3 finals series at the STI-West Negros University gym, defeating Barangay Singcang 110-100, the latter came back and took Game 2, 97-89, forcing a Game 3 decider. Villamonte nearly locked away the series, after leading throughout …