The Philippines was reportedly set to host the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, however, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez last week announced the country withdrew its hosting bid for the 2019 games. In his letter to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Jose Cojuangco, he said, while the country accepted the chairmanship for ASEAN …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification Philippines crashes out of qualification, loses all three matches
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine national under-23 (U-23) squad failed to qualify for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship after losing all three of their matches in the recently-concluded qualification stage held in Cambodia. The Philippines opened their campaign with an 8-0 thumping by Japan, followed by a 2-0 loss to China and a …
Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament Genolos, Khubchand capture titles
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Johann Genolos of Silverado and Karen Khubchand of ON-BACIBA each recently captured titles at the Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Genolos won the men’s title after defeating Joe Latoza of Davies-EJ Force, 125-115; while Khubchand …
Iloilo City to host ATOP National Convention in October
Iloilo City will host the 18th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) National Convention and Pearl Awards from October 4 to 7, an event presented by the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), in partnership with the city and provincial governments of Iloilo. “The event is a gathering of the tourism officers from all …
Good roads get repaired, bad roads stay
While the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has advocated for good governance, many question the actions by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and how they decide which roads are in need of repair or, as they call it, rehabilitation. Just because there is a budget, it does not mean they should be …
Mixed anticipation over today’s SONA Local protests expected
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Militant groups in Bacolod City are planning rallies today as President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Former Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares, who spoke at a Martial Law forum at Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) yesterday, said groups will be holding their own SONA …
Mixed anticipation over today’s SONA Wars vs. Terror, Drugs to be highlighted
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano expects President Rodrigo Duterte to highlight the war on drugs and terrorism in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. Paduano said the president will also provide an update on the country’s foreign relations with China and Russia, as well as the …
Militant group, labor sector slam Martial Law extension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local labor group leader Wennie Sancho and former Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares both expressed their opposition to the extension of Martial Law in Mindanao, which was overwhelmingly approved in a recent joint session of Congress. Sancho, in a text message yesterday, said the approval shows a disregard for the …
Iloilo City Mayor requests ‘real’ data on illegal drug trade released
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog appealed to officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and other law enforcement agencies to consolidate their figures and release the “real” data on the illegal drug trade in his city. President Rodrigo Duterte coined the province of Iloilo as the most “shabulized” …
Wounded Guihulngan police officers awarded for bravery
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The three police officers who survived the deadly New People’s Army (NPA) ambush in Guihulngan City last week were awarded for their bravery by the Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18). PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said regional director, Police Chief Superintendent Edmund Gonzales, visited Senior Police Officer 4 (SPO4) …