By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following earlier reports linking former Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Iain Ramsay with a move to Thai League 1 club Prachuap FC, an official confirmed he will be joining Malaysia Premier League club Felda United FC, whom Ceres met in last year’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup group stage. According to Felda …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Blot of dirt on our blank canvas
This is my first opinion article for the year 2018, so let me greet everyone a happy new year. About 10 days before the New Year, I decided to deactivate my Facebook account. It is good for the brain, and it also keeps away the blues because seeing posts on the celebration of the holidays …
I salute Rep. Treñas
“A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing” –Elizabeth I Even if he did not benefit a single centavo but was unceremoniously “punished” for doing what he thought was the right thing to do, Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry P. Treñas gamely faced the ax and did not contest the unjust 90-day preventive suspension meted …
Maybe today’s challenges turn out to be valuable experience
Perhaps it’s a projection of the old saying “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but have recently reflected on some of the physical challenges encountered on the job and the possible value it could bring to future endeavors. In particular, (both issues have been discussed in prior columns) inconsistent electricity and unreliable internet service. …
Mother of notorious robbery group leader nabbed for drugs in Brgy. 2
By Neska Centina The mother of notorious robbery group leader Arnold ‘Aki’ Cuadra was arrested in a buy-bust operation at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City yesterday. The suspect was identified as 47-year-old Belinda Cuadra, who is on the Police Station 2 (PS2) drug watchlist. Police seized three elongated sachets of suspected shabu, P400 cash …
Leonardia considers himself ‘worthy’ of local PDP-Laban leadership appointment
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to his recent appointment as leader for the PDP-Laban in Bacolod City, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he considers himself “worthy” of the position, noting federalism campaigns conducted across the city last year. The mayor went on to say he welcomed the development with “open arms,” thanking …
Seven arrested for illegal gambling in Villamonte
By Neska Centina Seven men were arrested for illegal gambling at the old Ceres Terminal, along Lopez Jaena Street in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City on Thursday. The suspects were identified as 54-year-old Clemente Asidoy, 33-year-old Jeni Boy Cantiga, 27-year-old Jason Guadron, 36-year-old Edgar Manogas, 40-year-old Jeron Illustrisimo, 28-year-old Rogen Lles, and 27-year-old Rolly Hofileña, all residents …
P105K worth of shabu seized from newly-identified drug personalities in Brgy. 2
By Neska Centina Two newly-identified drug personalities were arrested in a buy-bust operation at Purok Sigay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City on Thursday. Police seized seven sachets of suspected shabu, estimated to be worth P105,000. The apprehended suspects were identified as 18-year-old Marwin Navarro, the subject of the operation; and 32-year-old Sheddah Apawan. The two are …
Police officer stabbed, accuses friend of sexual assault
A police officer was stabbed and accused his male friend of sexual assault, resulting in the latter’s arrest yesterday, following an incident that occurred when the two checked into a lodging house after a night of drinking. The Iloilo City Police Office identified the suspect as 29-year-old Edwin Pineda, Jr., a resident of Barangay Lopez …
Iloilo City Hall Press Corps: It is the media’s duty to encourage inmates
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Iloilo City Hall Press Corps (ICHPC) conducts an annual gift-giving project where, yesterday, 50 chairs were donated to the female dormitory of the Iloilo City District Jail. “It is our duty to make [inmates] feel that, while they are in journey or battling the cases, they are not alone,” said …