By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Toboso-born Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo will be looking to defend his Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) lightweight title against Crimson Omayao of Valencia City, Bukidnon in “Fist of Glory: Double Championship-Road to Glory,” scheduled to take place on October 20 at the SM City Bacolod parking area. The 33-year-old fighter earned the …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
2017 D’League Fyrfyters beats BAPRO by one point, 70-69
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Fyrfyters narrowly defeated BAPRO, 70-69, earlier this week in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. While the eventual winners held a slim 15-13 lead in the first period, BAPRO was able to come back in the subsequent quarter, taking a 34-29 lead going into the break. …
Negros Occidental PENRO back under DENR-6
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Negros Occidental officially returned under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) through a ceremony at the PENRO-Negros Occidental compound, Monday. During the event, DENR-Negros Island Region (DENR-NIR) Director Livino Duran turned over the “key of responsibilities and accountabilities” to DENR-6 …
Franchise show held at Robinsons Place Iloilo
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), in partnership with the Iloilo City government, recently held a regional franchise show at Robinsons Place Iloilo. “We were able to promote franchising and its economic benefits to cities outside Metro Manila,” said PFA president, Dr. Alan Escalona. “Franchising is a perfect training ground for aspiring entrepreneurs.” Around 30 franchisees …
Stress can be healthy, prevent disease –Doctor
During a recent forum for information officers, Dr. Charibel Escandelor discussed the benefits of the “right amount” of stress and its ability to improve health and prevent disease. According to the doctor, managed stress limits the harmful effects of stress while maintaining quality of life. She suggested acknowledging one’s situation and identifying stressors and seeing …
ATOP Convention begins today in Iloilo City
The national convention for the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) begins today in Iloilo City and is set to run until Friday, October 6. According to Iloilo City Tourism Officer Junel Ann Divinagracia, 1,200 tourism officers, city council members, and government officials from across the country are expected to attend the event. …
Filipino-Chinese group donates dengue powder to the Iloilo CHO
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) recently received 42 packs of dengue powder from the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. “The donation will be of big help to CHO’s campaign against dengue,” said city health officer, Dr. Bernard L. Caspe. “The powder will be sprayed in areas with stagnant water, and select barangays with more dengue …
Iloilo City provides allowance for students with disabilities
The Iloilo City government, under acting Mayor Jose Espinosa III, provided 15 students with disabilities a P5,000 allowance, earlier this week. “We encourage all PWD (persons with disabilities) individuals to continue striving and working hard to finish their studies,” said Office of Persons with Disability Affairs (OPDA) head Blessilda Mabilog. Among the recipients include four …
Why is the EU targeting Duterte while ignoring the chaos in Catalonia?
“L’Estat espanyol ha escrit avui una pàgina vergonyosa en la seva història de relació amb Catalunya, tristament no és la primera… Avui hem dit que això ja s’ha acabat (Spain has written a shameful page in its historical relationship with Catalonia, sadly it is not the first time… Today, we say it is over).” –Catalan …
Iloilo City Mayor extends sick leave another 30 days Mabilog has been away since the end of August
By Paulo Loreto Lim After stating Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog would return to his city at the end of September, following a sick leave that was initiated on September 11, which immediately followed two consecutive trips overseas, spokesperson for the mayor, Atty. Mark Piad, yesterday said the city official’s sick leave is being …