By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC braved the rains over the weekend and destroyed Ilocos United FC, 7-0, at the Panaad Park and Stadium, keeping their undefeated home record in the Philippines Football League (PFL) intact. Ceres midfielder and eventual ‘Man of the Match’ Stephan Schröck opened scoring in the 11th minute, scoring off …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
WBO to review Pacquiao-Horn fight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. World Boxing Organization (WBO) President Francisco Valcarcel recently ordered a review of the July 2 welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn. The original result saw Horn win via unanimous decision. Valcarcel explained the review would provide clarity regarding the judges’ decision, however, despite the results of the …
The problems with an entire work force staffed from an agency
While recently shopping for sinks at a local mall, was reminded of one of the biggest culture clashes experienced when moving to the Philippines. Even first arriving and having to shop for household appliances, it became apparent that the customer service representatives at various stores across the city were all hired through a staffing agency …
Pinay nanny dies after surgery, community puzzled
The “sudden” death of Filipino nanny Salvadora “Dorie” Losabia Roxas after a surgery at the University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey on June 28, has puzzled the Filipino communities in New Jersey and New York. Friends brought Roxas, 62, to the hospital on June 26 for treatment of uterine prolapse. After a robotic surgery on …
Who does a man with nothing to lose serve?
When a man has nothing to lose, you see his real character. It is when he has little to no possibilities that you can determine the kind of person he is; observe the decisions he makes, the sides he takes, the battles he picks, the beliefs he fights for, and the version of truth he …
Guv’s goal: unity ticket in ‘19
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently revealed his goal after stepping down from his post is to unite politicians in the province. With a prospective three-way race for his successor, between Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, and former fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer, the …
Bacolod City nears 500 dengue cases this year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), there have been a total of 499 dengue cases reported in the city, resulting so far in five fatalities. CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, said the barangays with the highest number of recorded cases are Barangays Vista Alegre, …
NOPPO chief: Police are ‘making headway’ against illegal drugs P100,000 worth of shabu seized in Hinigaran
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodlfo Castil, said law enforcement is “making headway” in the campaign against illegal drugs in the province. In an interview yesterday, Castil said there has been a substantial drop in the supply of illegal drugs entering Negros Occidental. He …
Power restored in Bacolod City following Leyte quake NGCP, Ceneco contradict on current power supply
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) reported power was restored in Bacolod City as of 8:00 p.m. last Thursday after areas of the city experienced blackouts following the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Leyte. According to Ceneco Consumer Services Division chief Roel Venus, Alijis Feeders 1 through 6, the …
BCPO to conduct bomb simulation on Tuesday Additional traffic expected along Circumferential, Araneta
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will be conducting a bomb simulation exercise (SIMEX) on Tuesday, part of the disaster preparedness month observance throughout July. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, said the exercise will raise awareness among government employees and law enforcement agencies …