According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Aklan saw a 6.2 percent rise in inflation, or the rate in which the price of goods and services is fluctuating. The alcoholic beverages and tobacco index saw a 20.5 percent rise, which, in their 2017 report, Aklan saw the commodity group rise an average 6.7 percent. Food …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Newly-elected Pontevedra barangay kagawad shot dead
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A newly-elected Pontevedra barangay kagawad was shot dead over the weekend by still-unidentified gunmen. Police identified the fatality as 52-year-old Barangay General Malvar Kagawad Salvacion Samson, a resident of Sitio Tamsik in the said barangay. Based on statements by Samson’s live-in partner, Dennis Palacios, the victim was on her mobile …
Iloilo City market clearing underway
The Iloilo City Public Safety Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) and Local Economic and Enterprise Office (LEEO) have begun clearing operations at the Iloilo Terminal Market. PSTMO head Jeck Conlu explained, clearing operations are necessary in order for “customers and vendors [to] identify where are the loading, unloading, and parking areas; and entrance and exit points.” …
RP fast becoming a burning dessert
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… However, if you no longer listen to the Lord your God, and no longer obey all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you…” (Deuteronomy 28:15, the Holy Bible). *** PHILIPPINES FAST BECOMING A BURNING DESSERT: Because of the terribly great …
Who will make the city clean?
It is easier to make things dirty than clean. If one drives around Bacolod City, they will see litter scattered across the roads and sidewalks – it’s even prevalent in shopping malls, privately-run buildings, and residences. A priest, lawyer, and doctor recently gathered to discuss cleanliness in the city. According to the doctor, city leadership …
Dinagyang’s trip to NYC will proceed despite visa problems
Dinagyang’s trip to NYC will proceed despite visa problems “Outstanding people have one thing in common: An absolute sense of mission.” –Zig Ziglar Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival almost missed out on attending the 120th Philippine Independence Day parade in New York City, set to take place next weekend, June 3, after encountering visa …
Real Madrid hosts Copa Alma in the Philippines
Fundaciόn Real Madrid, the corporate social responsibility arm of 2018 UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid, held the first Copa Alma in Asia in the Philippines over the weekend in Nasugbu, Batangas. The Roxas Foundation partnered with the event, which gathered Real Madrid Social Sport School teams from across the country. The event, which was …
2018 Philippine National Games
Bago City collects medals in arnis By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Bago City arnis team collected several medals in the 2018 Philippine National Games, which took place in Cebu City. The team collected two gold, three silver, and five bronze medals. Leizl Matulac won gold in the individual unidentical weapon category, while …
Ceres comes from behind to beat Stallion
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Bienvenido Marañón’s second half brace cemented his side’s come from behind win over Stallion Laguna FC in the ongoing 2018 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna over the weekend, The Negrense side entered the second half down 2-0 after Stallion midfielder …
Floodlights being installed at the Panaad
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The installation of six new floodlights at the Panaad Park and Stadium has begun. According to stadium in-charge, Engr. Victor Mosende, a total of 36 bulbs will be installed, which cost P46 million. “This illumination will meet the illumination standard required for the upcoming Asian Football Confederation Cup ASEAN …