By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC fitness coach Jose Losada conducted a fitness seminar earlier this week for coaches and teachers from the University of St. La Salle (USLS). The event focused on conditioning, with discussions on topics including program design and periodization, and dynamic warm-up training. The seminar was part of preparation for …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament Sprint 4t Racer captures 35-and-below division
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sprint 4t Racer defeated Rev-X Pantra, 87-66, earlier this week to capture the 35-and-below division title of the Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Sprint 4t Racer narrowly led the game following the first quarter, up 16-15; however, that lead was extended …
Army, Police tap religious organizations to encourage NPA members to capitulate
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army and the local Negros Occidental police force said they will be seeking the assistance of religious organizations to encourage members of the New People’s Army (NPA) to surrender. The Diocese of Bacolod, in response, said they support a non-violent approach when it comes to dealing with the …
President orders the distribution of rewards for surrendering rebels
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, revealed Joint Task Force Buglas, formed to prevent any spillover of violence from Mindanao and prevent terror activities in Negros Occidental, was ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte to provide rewards for members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who …
Lacson confirms meeting with Benitez regarding 2019
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday confirmed reports he met with Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez last Friday to discuss their political plans for the upcoming 2019 polls. Lacson said the vision for the province to have a senator of its own is still there, further …
Castil appointed as NOPPO Director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday confirmed Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, was appointed as director of the provincial police force. According to the governor, he directed Castil to ensure Negros Occidental is peaceful and drug-free, which will make the province …
3IB Commander opposes proposal to deputize gun owners
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, yesterday expressed his opposition to the proposal by Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña to deputize licensed gun owner to, as the mayor put, assist and participate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Sum-ag man arrested for illegal gambling
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was caught in an anti-illegal gambling operation at Purok Medalla, Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City, Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old John Rey Yulo, a resident of the said barangay. According to reports, Yulo was arrested in an operation conducted by Police Station 9 (PS9), …
Suspected drug pusher caught in Singcang-Airport
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected drug pusher was arrested by Police Station 8 (PS8) in a buy-bust operation at Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, early Tuesday morning. Police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Arnold Pahila, a resident of the said barangay. PS8 commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., said …
Woman killed by bus in Sagay City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A 19-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a bus along the national highway, part of Purok Roadside, Barangay Poblacion Dos, Sagay City, Negros Occidental Monday morning. Police identified the fatality as Karen Villegas, a resident of the said barangay. Reports released by Sagay City Police …