“Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever…” –Psalms 112:1-3 Many are asking why former president, Pampanga …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
ASEAN School Games
Philippines defends U18 girls’ basketball title By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After recently sweeping the ASEAN School Games U18 girls’ basketball tournament at the House of Champion court, located in the Gem In Mall Cyberjaya in Selangor, Malaysia, the Philippine successfully defended their title after defeating Singapore, 80-42. Kent Jane Pastrana of Doña …
Indulge in a life that’s rich at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo
There’s a world of reasons to adore the “City of Love,” and everything starts by the doorstep of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. As it celebrates its third anniversary this July, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo takes pride in having elevated the standards of the hotel industry in the entire Western Visayas. Being the first edifice to rise at …
Local CHR lauds Alvarez ouster
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Commission on Human Rights (CHR) head Romeo Baldevarona yesterday said that he is happy Davao del Norte first district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez was ousted as speaker of the house. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Baldevarona said Alvarez needs to learn from the mistakes he made during …
State of the Nation Address 2018
Western Visayas protests were peaceful By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) yesterday said protests by various militant and progressive groups in the Western Visayas during the State of the Nation Address earlier this week were generally peaceful. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Joem Malong, said 1,192 police personnel were deployed …
Iloilo City monitoring the presence of street beggars
Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) head Jeck Conlu said street beggars, often referred to as ‘Badjaos’ or ‘sea gypsies,’ have returned to the city, affirming, his agency has begun monitoring their presence. Based on the most current data, an estimated 27 beggars are currently present in the La Paz and Mandurriao …
Globe executive confirms entry of third telecom company
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Globe Telecom executive yesterday confirmed, following a recent National Telecommunications Commission meeting, a third telecommunications service provider would be entering the country in the coming months. While unable to provide full details, Globe Telecom External Affairs for Visayas-Mindanao head Patrick Steven Gloria said the company was informed by …
Rain gear turned over to police units
The Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office recently turned over various rain gear to police auxiliaries, including raincoats, boots, and shoes. “It is rainy season now and we understand the plight of police auxiliaries when doing their job,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. The city government also plans to provide body …
More Iloilo City street kids receive educational assistance
The Iloilo City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) recently distributed educational assistance to 70 street kids from all seven city districts, who each received P2,000. “This is your chance to work for brighter future,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. CSWDO Children and Youth focal person Merlyn Gison explained social workers and district …
DA to implement ‘urban gardening’ program in Iloilo City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Iloilo city government on Monday agreed to jointly carry out the “Urban Gardening, Pagkain Para sa Masa Program.” The program, also known as “urban gardening,” teaches people to produce their own food, empower them to earn extra income from their produce and learn about food safety, said DA …