By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fruit vendor at Bacolod City’s Central Market was stabbed late Sunday evening in what police believe was a result of jealousy. Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Arlan Magracia, a resident of Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City. Based on Magracia’s statement to Police Station 1 investigators, he was tending …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Suspected thief nabbed after victimizing off-duty cop in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected thief was arrested after he victimized an off-duty police officer late Sunday evening at a mall located at the reclamation area in Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as the 32-year-old Jimbo Agravante, a resident of Purok Punay, Barangay 16. Police Station 1 (PS1) investigators said the …
Uesato brace lifts Ceres FC past Stallion, 2-0
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC striker Takumi Uesato scored two second half goals, lifting the Negrense club past Stallion Laguna FC over the weekend, 2-0, at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Uesato scored in the 66th and 70th minutes. “Like Japan entering the World Cup round of 16, I’m lucky too,” said …
Table tennis shoes donated to local players
By Paulo Loreto Lim Table tennis players for the University of St. La Salle and the Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) recently received a donation of Mizuno table tennis shoes. Sports benefactor James Sy facilitated the donation of 26 pairs of shoes from Japan, noting, proper equipment will help young players perform well. “We …
2018 DFL 2nd Conference
2018 DFL 2nd Conference By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. According to Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) General Secretary Roland Allan Treyes, the upcoming 2018 Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference, which begins on July 28, will be divided into three divisions, spanning the entirety of Negros Occidental. He said the system was implemented in order …
2018 DFL 2nd Conference
Competition opens on July 28 across Negros Occidental By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. According to Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) General Secretary Roland Allan Treyes, the upcoming 2018 Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference, which begins on July 28, will be divided into three divisions, spanning the entirety of Negros Occidental. He said …
Does the Ramirez-Gonzales ‘bad blood’ go beyond politics?
“I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.” –Booker T. Washington Does the bad blood between former Lambunao Mayor Vicente ‘Bugok’ Ramirez and Jason Gonzales, the current mayor, and Reynor Gonzales, the latter’s father and also a former mayor, transcend politics? The question arose since, shortly after buzz …
Who is responsible for overloaded trucks?
As discussed in a column published back in April entitled “Shutting their eyes to the overloading issue,” it was explained the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is responsible for the identification and apprehension of overloaded trucks and not the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as many may believe. It was earlier noted, weighing scales …
No good will come of Duterte’s religion committee if…
“…Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed…” –2 Thessalonians 3:14 Sorry to say it but no good will come of the four-man committee created by President Rodrigo Duterte to talk and “smooth things out” with …
Hospital staff blamed for death of newborn twins
Family seeking assistance from the governor By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The medical staff of the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City are being blamed for the recent death of newborn twins. Last Wednesday, 18-year-old Remarie Trayco of Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, was admitted to the hospital after reporting abdominal pain. …