By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC and Global Cebu FC won their respective Philippines Football League (PFL) semifinals over the weekend, securing both a berth in the finals and qualification into the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup. Ceres defeated Kaya FC-Makati, 2-1 (3-1 on aggregate), at the Panaad Park and Stadium; while …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
2017 Palarong Panlalawigan: Governor: The competition is an ideal place to foster camaraderie
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. spoke during the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan opening ceremonies yesterday at the Panaad Park and Stadium, where he emphasized the event is more than just winning. “This competition is not merely an avenue for you to show bravery and skills, but an ideal place to foster camaraderie and friendship,” he …
Bago City boxer stops opponent in the 5th, holds on to NABF belt
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bago City-born boxer Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte defended his North American Boxing Federation (NABF) super flyweight title against Mexican fighter Jose Alfredo Rodriguez last week, at the Round Rock Sports Center in Texas, USA, after the bout was stopped in the fifth round. Along with the NABF title, after defeating …
SCUAA-6: ISAT-U dominates pencak silat, CHMSC conquers beach volleyball
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) recently dominated the pencak silat events of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association-Region VI (SCUAA-6) meet in Antique, while the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) conquered beach volleyball. ISAT-U won both the men’s and women’s pencak silat events. The men’s team …
SCUAA-6: CPSU, ISAT-U capture volleyball titles
Both Central Philippine State University (CPSU) and the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) recently captured the volleyball competitions of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association-Region VI (SCUAA-6) meet at the Sibalom covered gym in Antique. CPSU took the men’s competition, while ISATU won the women’s title. “We are not just a team but …
TraBAJO program graduation held at the BCGC over the weekend
A total of 350 local graduates of the Training for Better Access to Job Opportunities (TraBAJO) program were recognized during a graduation ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) over the weekend. The graduates completed courses in cookery, massage, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and bread and pastry production. TraBAJO, a product of the …
The Campaign to End Violence Against Women observance ends tomorrow
The Provincial Council for Women (PCW) will be holding a culmination event for the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women tomorrow, December 12, at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City. According to PCW chair, Atty. Andrea Lizares-Si, events begin at 9:00 a.m., with Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III giving a welcome address. Also speaking at …
December 10 was International Human Rights Day
Twenty five is a young age. In this age and era of my existence I have taken up several fights that I thought were worthy of my time, my youth, my life. I have gone against tuition fee increases back in college, I have marched on the streets in demand of free education, I have …
Sayson poll protest junked
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) unanimously junked the poll protest lodged by former Bacolod City Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson against Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya, 9-0. According to the decision, signed by HRET chairperson, Supreme Court Associate Judge Presbitero Velasco, Jr., the allegations of vote buying …
BCPO Director confirms PNP is considering the procurement of body cameras
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) officer-in-charge, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, confirmed the Philippine National Police (PNP) is currently considering the procurement of body cameras for police officers, which are believed to offer transparency and accountability following operations. The BCPO chief said he is considering lobbying for the technology; however, …