By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo played to another 1-1 draw over the weekend at the Iloilo Sports Complex. In their previous meeting back in June, the two clubs from the Western Visayas also drew, 1-1. The face-off remained scoreless throughout most of the match with Kaya striker Robert Lopez …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Basketball exhibition featuring college players from the US begins tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A team comprised of college basketball players from the US is set to play a series of exhibition games in Bacolod City beginning tonight at STI-West Negros University. The American team, with players from schools including the University of California-Berkeley and University of Notre Dame, will first face Negros …
Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018
NOHS Classes of 94/90 continues to lead Bracket A By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The combined Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) Classes of 1994 and 1990 continue to lead Bracket A in the ongoing Triangular Bowlfest for Unity 2018 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The NOHS Classes of …
BCPO supports arming barangay officials
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, yesterday expressed support for a proposal by President Rodrigo Duterte to arm barangay officials and tanods. In an interview with Watchmen Daily Journal, Ebreo said barangay officials and tanods are the first responders in their respective communities and …
Traffic rerouting planned this month in La Paz
Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) head Jeck Conlu recently revealed road rehabilitation projects are planned this month along Huervana Street in Iloilo City’s La Paz district. The PSTMO head said to expect traffic congestion. He noted, however, a traffic rerouting plan is in the works. Conlu appealed for patience from motorists and affirmed …
Silay City hospital under fire over alleged inappropriate comments
Governor reprimanded staff over recent stillborn controversy By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent case where medical staff of the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital were blamed for the death of newborn twins, staff at the Silay City facility are under fire again after a doctor was accused of making inappropriate jokes. In a …
Gasataya: Flooded main roads will be a ‘thing of the past’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya yesterday affirmed flooding along the city’s main roads will “soon be a thing of the past,” attributing his projection to the ongoing flood control project along Lacson Street. In a statement released by the congressman yesterday, he echoed the recent appeal made …
Silliman University campaign aims for ‘zero waste’
Silliman University in Dumaguete City is currently looking to become a ‘zero waste’ university. “We are producing about 400 million tons of plastics a day–much more than what was being produced 50 years ago,” said Dr. Jorge Augustin Emmanuel, who recently gave a lecture at the school on the impact of plastic on the environment. …
Army presents 84 surrendered rebels at Camp Hernández
During a recent event at Camp General Adriano Hernández in Dingle, Iloilo, where the Philippine Army 301st Infantry Brigade is based, 84 surrendered rebels were presented. According to 3rd Infantry Division commander, Brigadier General Dinoh Dolina, the event provided “an opportunity to the former rebels to attest their sincerity in returning to the folds of …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of rotten pole at Well #18, 19, and 20 Schedule: Today (July 7), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays Vista Alegre, Mansilingan, Alijis, …