The National Resilience Council held their first stakeholders meeting last week in Iloilo City, where they launched the “Resilient Iloilo City” initiative. The city is one of six pilot areas across the country. “We are very happy that Iloilo City has been selected as one of the pilot areas in the country so that we …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Pedestrian struck and killed by motorcycle in Pulupandan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pedestrian was killed after he was hit by a speeding motorcycle along the national highway early Thursday morning in Barangay Mabini, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 26-year-old Nick Ropino a resident of the said area. Also injured in the crash were Jomarie Digayo and Ma. …
Kabankalan City resident hit by stray bullet during fiesta
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was wounded after he was struck by a stray bullet during a fiesta earlier Thursday morning in Barangay Salong, Kabankalan City. Police identified the victim as 21-year-old Ian Colagnos, a resident of the said area. Based on investigations by Kabankalan City police, around 2:00 a.m., a commotion …
Your road trip must-haves
Summer is the time when road trips rule. So, whether you are planning an out-of-town getaway, a drive through the countryside, or simply a tour of city hotspots, make sure that your car is safe and comfortable with ACE Hardware’s cool automotive stuff. There are Armor All car care products to keep your car clean, …
SC: ownership row haunts Coron, Fortune & Verde Islands, etc.
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God…” (John 1:12-13, the Holy Bible). SC: CORON, FORTUNE & VERDE ISLANDS, & …
Too many arrogant drivers
Heard a story about a local motorist who recently visited the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Bacolod City; it is said, despite the “No Parking | For Motor Vehicle Inspection” sign posted, the driver plowed his vehicle into the sign. While the event drew the attention of the public, the driver insisted on his course …
Ceres Cup
Tournament expecting 532 teams By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Ceres Cup, which opens this weekend, is expected to see 532 teams participate, a new record for the Talisay City tournament. The teams are expected to gather at the Ceres FC North Field, Sta. Maria Football Field, and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College …
JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament
Be disciplined, polite –UP Volleyball Coach By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 4th JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament opened yesterday at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) covered court, where University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team head coach Godfrey Owese Okumu spoke during opening rites, advising players to be disciplined and …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
Sweet Crystals Sugar, Organic Solutions win in Class B By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sweet Crystals Sugar recently defeated Basecom, 65-62, while Organic Solutions beat Royal Star Trading, 60-46, in Class B of the ongoing Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Conference Inter-Company Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. …
Negros Basketball Association President’s Cup
Final elimination games on Sunday By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The final eliminations games in the ongoing Negros Basketball Association President’s Cup will be played on Sunday, May 20, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Red House Taiwan Shabu Shabu/The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) will play the University of St. …