“…Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall…” –Jesus, our God and Savior (Matthew 7:24-25) In …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Ceres, Kaya to meet again today in Iloilo
Schröck doubtful to start By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After playing to 1-1 draws in their two prior meetings, Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo faceoff again today at the Iloilo Sports Complex. Ceres midfielder Stephan Schröck, however, is in doubt for today’s match due to leg swelling; although, midfielder Bienvenido Marañón recently returned …
Typhoon “Gardo”
Rains expected in the Western Visayas today By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said Typhoon “Gardo” would bring occasional rains across the Western Visayas. In a live press briefing via social media, PAGASA Weather Specialist Ariel Rojas said the Western Visayas would experience occasional …
City to release summer worker pay next week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Public Employment Services Office (PESO) yesterday revealed pay for the estimated 1,600 summer workers will be released next week. PESO officer-in-charge, Manager Ma. Rebecca Balicas, said they are currently preparing the payments, which should be available with the city cashier by Monday or Tuesday. She explained …
Former barangay captain nabbed on drugs in Pavia
A former barangay captain was arrested yesterday, alongside an assistant, following a sting operation in Barangay Ungka II, Pavia, Iloilo. Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old Noemi Jablo, a level 2 high-value drug target, who previously served as Barangay Desamparados captain in Iloilo City’s Jaro district. Her suspected runner, 30-year-old Alton Guijen, was also arrested. …
WDJ Investigates
Bacolod City Marian image sheds tears By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following reports an Our Lady of Fátima image, a portrayal of the Marian apparitions, at a small chapel in Bacolod City shed tears, Watchmen Daily Journal yesterday looked into the case and witnessed the event first-hand. Upon closer examination, there were no tubes or …
DOT-6 seeks to attract Muslim tourists
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) is currently working on making the region globally competitive for Muslim tourists. DOT Undersecretary Arturo Boncato, Jr. discussed matters such as Muslim-friendly services and facilities, along with the availability of halal food, or food permissible for consumption by followers of Islam. “This small act can go beyond sending a …
Local NFA receives 80,000 bags of imported rice
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Occidental confirmed 80,000 bags of imported rice arrived at the Bredco Port yesterday morning. NFA-Negros Occidental head, Engr. Frisco Canoy, said the imported rice, which originated from Thailand, was supposed to arrive last Sunday but was delayed due to poor weather conditions. He …
Carnapper arrested at Sagay City checkpoint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected carnapper was recently arrested at a checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion, Sagay City. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Mariel Macaron, a carwash worker and resident of Barangay Minapasok, Calatrava. Based on information provided by Sagay City police, Macaron allegedly stole a Toyota Vios in La Carlota City, …
Talisay City drug personality arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street-level drug personality was arrested after Talisay City Police Station anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation Monday afternoon at the city’s Zone 2 in Barangay Concepcion. Police identified the suspect as 55-year-old Noel Malan, a resident of the said area. Talisay City police chief, Police Superintendent Adonis Rosales, …