By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Construction at the dam project operated by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Barangay Tan-awan, Kabankalan City has been temporarily suspended following the attack by the New People’s Army (NPA) earlier this week. Acting NIA division manager, Engr. Isaias Melendez, said operations at the site were hampered after rebels …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Another gun ban violator nabbed in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Another Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban violator was nabbed by Police Station 1 (PS1) personnel yesterday morning at Purok Kingfisher in Barangay 16, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Michael Yap, a resident of the said area. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn …
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
A motorcycle driver was killed, while his backrider was injured, after they crashed into an oncoming truck along the national highway on Thursday at Crossing Pacol in Barangay Poblacion, Valladolid, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 22-year-old Atelano Galez III, while the injured was 23-year-old Cherry Rose Davido, both residents of Barangay Miranda in …
Whirlpool is 8-time winner of most trusted brand in Philippines
It has been an amazing eight years for Whirlpool as time after time, Filipino consumers have maintained that they still prefer Whirlpool as their brand of choice in washing machines. During the recent awarding ceremony held at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila hotel, Whirlpool was once again conferred with the Ultimate Seal of Consumer Approval …
Phoenix Petroleum, TIPCO, PhilAsphalt break ground for asphalt facility
It has been an amazing eight years for Whirlpool as time after time, Filipino consumers have maintained that they still prefer Whirlpool as their brand of choice in washing machines. During the recent awarding ceremony held at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila hotel, Whirlpool was once again conferred with the Ultimate Seal of Consumer Approval …
A plea for Filipinos in the face of ‘Sereno’ ouster
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior…” (1 Timothy 2:1-3, the Holy Bible). A PLEA FOR FILIPINOS …
Emotional
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” –Buddha Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. exhorted candidates in the May 14 Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections to control their emotions. Even …
Ceres meets Kaya FC tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC will play Kaya FC-Iloilo tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Panaad Park and Stadium in the ongoing 2018 Philippines Football League (PFL). The original match was scheduled to take place in Iloilo City; however, due to the Negrense side expected to fly to Myanmar on Monday, where …
Tchoukball competition begins next week in Mansilingan
The Tchoukball Association of Negros will host the Ilahas Cup from May 18 to 19 at the Nazareth Activity Hub in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Among the teams expected to compete include Ikthus, La Salle, Sum-ag, Mansilingan First Baptist Church, and Gracelife Camp-Cansilayan./JSG, WDJ
Negros Basketball Association President’s Cup
CSAV to meet Supreme ABF tomorrow By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias is scheduled to play Supreme ABF-Silver Graces Construction tomorrow, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the ongoing Negros Basketball Association President’s Cup at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. La Consolacion College-Bacolod/Davies Paint-J Squared …