Results from PSA study on TB care quality expected this month According to a release, US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires Michael Klecheski and the United States Agency for International Development recently launched two projects worth over P2.5 billion to combat tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines. “Eradicating TB in the Philippines is a …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
‘Investigate’ is a wrong choice of word
“The largest challenge that we face, from my perspective, is the ability to continue moving forward so the agency will have a single mission: that is, to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing.” –Alphonso Jackson It is doubtful the National Housing Authority (NHA) will succumb to any resolution passed by the Iloilo Provincial Board …
BanKo Perlas Spikers win ‘Goodwill Game’ at USLS
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The BanKo Perlas Spikers defeated Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in five sets during their Volleyball Tour Goodwill Game at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Coliseum over the weekend. The match went back and forth before the BanKo Perlas Spikers sealed their 16-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-20, 15-7 …
Youth team manager: The Philippines can compete
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following their fourth place finish earlier this month in the Soong Ching Ling Cup, which took place in Beijing, China, Philippine U13 football team manager Andrew Infante said, after observing how other teams played, affirmed his team is competitive. “Seeing a representation of China’s grassroots program and other ASEAN …
Osaka is all about the food
Story and photos by Paulo Loreto Lim Visited Japan for the first time earlier this month. On previous travel opportunities, with Japan’s reputation for being “expensive” and having experienced pricey locations on past holidays (Australia and Singapore), opted for locations such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea because they were better values for tourists. …
Arrest warrants issued against Moises Padilla vice mayor, husband
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The La Carlota City Regional Trial Court-Branch 63 recently issued a warrant of arrest against Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo and her husband, Felix Mathias Segundo Yulo, following their arrest last year at a police checkpoint. According to court documents dated August 20, 2018 and signed by Judge …
National Heroes Day
Government agency posts reminder on holiday wages The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) posted an advisory on social media last Friday to remind the public today, August 27, is National Heroes Day, a regular holiday. They also reminded employers to abide by the wage rules regarding employees required to work during the observance. “Employers are …
Minor earthquake recorded near Barotac Nuevo
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a 2.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded over the weekend just west of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. The region has been struck with minor tremors over the past couple weeks with the agency recording recent seismic activity in the vicinity of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. Reports showed no damage …
Isabela mayor demands justice for daughter, says her future is ‘affected’
Malabor describes police conduct as overkill, overreaction By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor is demanding justice for his daughter, who was wounded after being struck by a stray bullet amid the clash between police and robbery suspects earlier this month in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City. Malabor described how the incident …
Iloilo City celebrates 81st Charter Day
Iloilo City commemorated its 81st year as a Charter City on Saturday, August 25, with a half-a-day foot parade, followed by a street dancing competition participated in by various offices at the City Hall, national government agencies, private sector, and non-government agencies. “It’s fulfilling to see all of you participating and enjoying this occasion,” Iloilo …