“The most practical kind of politics is the politics of decency.” –Theodore Roosevelt Iloilo City Mayor Jose “Joe III” Espinosa III refuses to blink in the ongoing mind game against his brother-in-law, Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry P. Treñas, and has finally let the cat out of the bag: Joe III is running …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Another 25 years for Bredco
The public is aware the development of Bacolod City’s Bredco port is attributable to Atty. Sammy Palanca. Decades ago, he had a vision of Bacolod City having a port. He invested time and resources, and coupled it with hard work and determination. Without Palanca, maybe the city would not have a port, which is vital …
Improve the education system
Education plays a vital role in society. It is in schools where children are taught discipline, respect, good character, and hard work. Some sectors believe children learn discipline and good manners from their parents but, it is this reason, given the grueling lifestyles many people lead, schools are tasked with molding children into better human …
Ceres FC beats JPV Marikina, 4-1
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC defeated JPV Marikina FC, 4-1, in their recent Philippines Football League (PFL) match at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The home side got to a quick start with midfielders Mike Ott and Stephan Schröck scoring in the 7th and 8th minutes, respectively. However, just under 10 minutes …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Petron Cup 2018
Basketball tournament opens next week By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 3rd Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament, or the Fil-Sino Athletic Club Petron Cup 2018, is set to open next week, June 26, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym, where 10 teams are expected to compete in 35-below and 36-above …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Petron Cup 2018
Basketball tournament opens next week By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 3rd Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament, or the Fil-Sino Athletic Club Petron Cup 2018, is set to open next week, June 26, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym, where 10 teams are expected to compete in 35-below and 36-above …
Pulupandan declared drug-cleared
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) recently revealed all 20 Pulupandan barangays passed the agency’s requirements to be declared drug-cleared. Based on documents and certifications forwarded by the municipal government, five barangays were initially cleared following PDEA and Pulupandan police validations in June 2017. This development was followed by …
Father, son killed in Mandalagan ‘hit-and-run’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A father and son were killed yesterday morning after the pedicab they were in was hit by a speeding car in what police believe to be a ‘hit-and-run’ along Buri Road in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 44-year-old Dante Lascoña and his son, six-year-old Randel. …
Duterte in Cabatuan for CARP anniversary event
President Rodrigo Duterte was in Cabatuan, Iloilo yesterday as part of the Department of Agrarian Reform-Region VI (DAR-6) 30th anniversary observance of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) at the Cabatuan Covered Gym. During the event, a total 3,772 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) were issued to 2,314 beneficiaries from across the region. The …
Vice governor: Animal hub probe results should be publicized
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Mary Ann Lamis, who earlier said the results of the Negros First Animal Hub investigation are “confidential and for the eyes of the governor,” Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday stressed the information must be revealed to …