This column has previously discussed the culture clash when it comes to dealing with local pedestrian behavior. Especially after the last vacation, stopping in a variety of destinations from Guangzhou to New York City to Barcelona, getting readjusted to the local scene and watching how pedestrians operate is even more foreign than before. Was away …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Do Filipinos love to violate laws?
While it is an amusing question, one must ask if it truly a part of Filipino culture? Many would likely insist it is wrong; however, there are many instance that prove its accuracy. Look at Filipinos on the road. Motorists complain about traffic jams, but it is not motorists who are creating this chaos? Drivers …
Is it possible for a person to shoot themselves twice?
“The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.” –Chuck Palahniuk The answer is yes. There have been suicide cases where the persons shot themselves two times or even more before they were killed. This happened when the first shot wasn’t fatal and the person intending to kill himself got another chance to pull …
Davao Aguilas arrive in Bacolod City, ahead of weekend clash with Ceres FC
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Davao Aguilas FC are set to arrive in Bacolod City today, ahead of their Philippines Football League (PFL) clash with Ceres-Negros FC at the Panaad Park and Stadium this weekend. Davao currently sits near the bottom of the league table, above last place Ilocos United FC, with both clubs …
Memorial badminton tournament begins tomorrow
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 1st Tan Kek Pin Badminton Memorial Cup will begin tomorrow at the Pohang Badminton Center. The tournament is open to both men and women, with a variety of age-group categories, including Under-8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, Open, 35-Up, 40-Up, and 50-Up. Tan was a member of the Bacolod-Chinese Badminton Club, …
Ultron Extra, Ultron Touring win
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Both Ultron Extra and Ultron Touring notched wins in the 36-and-above division of the ongoing Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Ultron Extra defeated top seed Ultron Race, 80-78, with Kendrick Deloria leading the win with …
Governor, Vice Governor endorse Martial Law extension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson back the extension of Martial Law in Mindanao amid the ongoing war against the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group. Marañon said Martial Law is necessary in Mindanao because of the current situation and is praying the conflict …
Tighter security needed in tourist spots –Provincial Officer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Office called for better security at tourist sites, following the robbery incident that took place at the Lakawon Island Resort over the weekend. Provincial tourism head Christine Mansinares said, upon learning about the incident, her office coordinated with local security forces to increase their presence …
NFA: Enough rice for the lean months
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Food Authority (NFA) assured there is an ample supply of rice in the province, as July marks the start of the lean months, or the period of the year where there is no harvest. In a radio interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, NFA-Negros Occidental Manager Marianito Bejemino …
Victorias City backs singer accused of sexual assault –Mayor
Palanca: Assault accusations are ‘just a challenge’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca said the city stands behind “Tawag ng Tanghalan” winner Noven Belleza, who is being accused of sexual assault. He called the accusations “just a challenge” in the singer’s life. The mayor said he is skeptical of the …