Pioneer compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines (SPH) continues to strengthen its foothold in the country with the inauguration of Suzuki Auto Taytay in Eastern Luzon. Initially a 1S satellite showroom in SM Taytay handling only sales, the new 3S dealership now serves as a one-stop shop that also offers spare parts and services. The opening …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Mabilog, Joe III to meet in New York City?
“I’m still passionately interested in what my fellow humans are up to. For me, a day spent monitoring the passing parade is a day well-spent.” –Garry Trudeau An Ilonggo community leader in New Jersey recently disclosed to this writer that Iloilo City Mayor Jose ‘Joe III’ Espinosa III and his wife, Gina Sarabia-Espinosa, will …
Iloilo City continues to grow
My dear friend, the energetic public relations brain and beauty, Michelle Garcia of the Manila Marriott Hotel, sent me a message inviting me to the inauguration of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Iloilo, set to take place today, May 9, at the Iloilo Business Park. I got to know Garcia during a grand affair at …
2018 AFC Cup
Ceres FC plays first semifinal leg tonight By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Defending AFC Cup ASEAN Zone champions Ceres-Negros FC play the first leg of their 2018 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal semifinals against Yangon United FC of Myanmar, tonight at 7:00 p.m., at the Panaad Park and Stadium. “They are a strong team …
Fil-Sino Inter-Color Basketball Tournament
Sweet Crystals Sugar remains undefeated By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sweet Crystals Sugar recently defeated Silver Dragon Transport, 71-55, in Class B of the ongoing Fil-Sino AACI Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Sweet Crystals Sugar and Silver Dragon Transport opened their game tied 14-14 following the first …
Lansky bowler wins ABPI national championships
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sharon Sioson of Firebowl Club, Inc. (FCI)/Team Lansky narrowly won the 41st ABPI National Championship Bowling Tournament at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex, recently defeating Cherry Mae Sumile of the Iligan City Bowlers Association (ILCIBA), 101-11, to take the women’s grandmaster title. Meanwhile, Boying Magday …
26 barangay officials under PDEA observation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Wardley Getalla recently confirmed several Negros Occidental barangay captains and kagawads are under observation due to suspected links to illegal drugs. He said three barangay captains and 21 barangay kagawads from across the province are under observation; alongside two barangay kagawads from …
Neonatal bloodstream infections are the leading cause of infant mortality –Bacolod CHO
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) recently revealed the leading cause of infant mortality in the city is neonatal sepsis, or a type of bloodstream infection. CHO data showed 17 infants have died from the infection. The city’s current infant mortality rate is 12.99 per 1,000 live births, which is lower than the national average. …
Bounty offered for Dumaguete City broadcaster’s killers
NOrPPO to provide security for family By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A P400,000 cash reward has been offered seeking the arrest of the suspects behind last Monday’s fatal shooting of Dumaguete City-based radio anchorman Edmund Sestoso. Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go said P200,000 came from the national government, while …
Local group endorses Magdalo partylist representative for Senate
Eres: Alejano is a consistent voice of opposition By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A multi-sectoral civil society organization in Negros Occidental urged Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano to run for Senate in the coming 2019 elections. In an event at the Negros Press Club yesterday morning, college professor, Dr. Bernaldo Eres, said they …