It has been a decade and a half since former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair and Marikina City Mayor Bayani Fernando, who currently serves as the city’s incumbent first district congressman, invited me to, as noted in a previous column, serve as a project business adviser. At the time, he had just completed his third …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Who has the ‘right’ to be the next mayor?
“Leadership is a choice, not a position.” –Stephen Covey The most senior member of the Iloilo City Council, Atty. Eduardo ‘Ed’ Peñaredondo, has all the right to run for mayor next year. He is even more senior than incumbent Iloilo City Mayor Jose ‘Joe III’ Espinosa III and Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry …
Ceres secures PFL trophy after trouncing Global, 6-1
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC successfully defended their Philippines Football League (PFL) title earlier this week after thumping Global Cebu FC, 6-1, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Ceres midfielder Bienvenido Marañón opened scoring in the 23rd minute after a successful run at goal. Just over 10 minutes later, midfielder Manuel …
Ringstar Boxing expresses interest in promoting Pacquiao’s next fight
By Paulo Loreto Lim Ringstar Boxing CEO Scott Farrell recently revealed interest in co-producing Manny Pacquiao’s next fight following the latter’s recent World Boxing Association welterweight title win over Argentine fighter Lucas Matthysse at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “I want to give the people of the Philippines the chance to watch …
BCBC Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League 2018
BCY 2, ASSFBI look to secure leads By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. BCY 2 and ASSFBI Ladies are looking to secure leads in their respective brackets in the ongoing Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League elimination round at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex, which …
Megaworld unveils first museum venture in Iloilo Business Park
ILOMOCA stands out as first contemporary art museum in VisMin The global art scene continues to prosper as a movement where Filipinos enjoy a significant following. Over the years, studies have shown that art and culture are becoming key components in the global trend for urban development. In fact in 2015, the United Cities …
Senator confirms draft constitution could face opposition
Zubiri: Senate expected four federal regions By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday confirmed the draft federal constitution may face opposition in the chamber, especially on the composition of federal regions. “[With] the way it was prepared by the Consultative Committee, many senators are opposed to it [based] …
Day raising awareness on human trafficking observed next week
Since 2013, the United Nations has observed World Day against Trafficking in Persons, which falls on Monday, July 30. According to the UN resolution ratifying the observance, the day seeks to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” According to a 2018 report …
Ceneco rates up
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) announced July 2018 residential rates increased by nearly 23¢ from last month, rising from P11.7019 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P11.9309/kWh. The utility co-op credited the increase to hikes in generation charges; along with adjustments to Energreen/Central Negros Power Reliability, Inc. fees, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management …
Gasataya expects changes in House of Representatives
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya said he expects changes in the House of Representatives after former president, Pampanga second district Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was sworn in as the new speaker of the house. Gasataya anticipates faster and more efficient passage of laws and bills. The congressman …