By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After being named this year’s top graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), Kabankalan City-native, Police Cadet John Vallador, said he is still hoping to meet his estranged father. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Vallador said, despite leaving him and his mother, he said his father remains …
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Iloilo City expecting visits by investors from Indonesia, Germany, and China
Iloilo City government officials confirmed the locality is anticipating visits by investors from Germany and China, while the Indonesian embassy economic team is expected in the city this week. “The biggest contributor to our local economy is the services sector,” explained Local Economic Investment and Promotion Office head Ritchel Gavan. “Next is the tourism industry.” …
RehabiNasyon to launch in Dumaguete City this weekend
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is scheduled to launch RehabiNasyon, the national campaign aimed at eliminating illegal drugs throughout the country by encouraging drug users to enter rehabilitation, during a town hall meeting this weekend, March 17, in Dumaguete City. Hundred of barangay officials, along with representatives from non-governmental organizations, are expected to attend. …
USAID looking to set up Iloilo City office –Mayor
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III said the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is looking to establish a regional office in the city, prompting the mayor to call on city residents to help put the city on the “map of business and tourism.” “[USAID] is looking at where they can enter into helping …
TESDA provides assistance to Demafelis kin
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently provided assistance to the family of slain overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Joanna Daniela Demafelis, whose remains were found inside a freezer while working in Kuwait. TESDA Director-General Guiling Mamondiong said the agency provided a training scholarship assistance package, which includes free skills training, free competency assessment, …
ICCC offering free tuition
Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) is currently offering free tuition for four-year Bachelor of Science degree programs in tourism management and office administration. “Now that it offers free tuition, ICCC will be the best venue which will help you find more opportunities in the future,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. Qualified applicants must …
SB to probe ‘Yolanda’ housing
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Concepcion, Iloilo will probe the alleged sub-standard housing project for “Yolanda” survivors. Sangguniang Bayan Member Mark Villaruz said it has invited the government’s National Housing Authority (NHA) and private contractor Hercar Construction Corp. to attend its hearing next week. The “Yolanda” housing site has been slammed by beneficiaries, who claimed …
Cauayan-native wins OPBF title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Cauayan-native Jay-r Raquinel dethroned Keisuke Nakayama of Japan earlier this week at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, capturing the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) flyweight title. Raquinel, who remains undefeated, won after the fight was stopped in the ninth round. After landing a couple combinations in the …
Indonesian billiards tournament ends with all-Pinoy final
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Carlo Biado defeated Jundel Mazon over the weekend, 13-11, in an all-Filipino final at the 10-ball Jogja Open International Billiards Tournament, which took place at Rama Billiards in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Biado won $12,000 for the victory. “Our Filipino kababayans completed the country’s domination in the just ended 10-ball Jogja …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2018
Cobra beats Sunkist, advances to Class B quarterfinals By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Cobra recently defeated Sunkist, 74-65, advancing to the Class B quarterfinals of the ongoing Fil-Sino Athletic Club Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2018 at Bacolod Tay Tung High School. The eventual winners took an early 21-8 lead in the first period. …