By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino mixed martial artist Geje Eustaquio fights to defend his ONE Championship flyweight tonight against Brazilian Adriano Moraes at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The face-off is the main event for “ONE: Hero’s Ascent” and is the third meeting between the two after splitting their previous …
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Winners named in CSAV chess tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co The Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias/Role Finance Festival of Chess, which took place on the fourth floor of the Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City last weekend, named winners in three categories, 10 & Under, 16 & Under, and an open rapid chess tournament. Jecuambs Cuambot took the …
Bacolodnon among 104 selected in D-League draft
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon Jeffrey Manday was one of 104 selected during the 2019 PBA Developmental League (D-League) rookie draft, which was held last week in Quezon City. “To be honest, I did not expect to be drafted especially that hindi naman po ako sa Manila naglalaro (To be honest, I did not …
Mayoral candidate vows to convene the Bacolod Sports Council
Bacolod City mayoral candidate, former Bacolod City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, recently vowed, if elected, to convene the Bacolod Sports Council as part of her platform to develop sports, particularly on the barangay level. She believes sports helps instill discipline and values, along with serving as an alternative to engaging in illegal drugs. The mayoral bet …
Cutting off cellphone signals is a stupid decision
“If I don’t have wisdom, I can teach you only ignorance” –Leo Buscaglia Paranoia compelled the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to convince telecommunication companies to suspend mobile signals to Iloilo City during this weekend’s Iloilo Dinagyang Festival highlights. While the rest of the world texts and chats of their phones, Ilonggos will be …
Second income, expenditure survey underway in Aklan
The Aklan Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is currently conducting second visits for the Family Income and Expenditure Survey. Phase one took place last July. According to Provincial Statistics Officer Antonet Catubuan, the survey will determine income distribution, along with socioeconomic status and spending patterns, among families. A total of 50 data collectors have been deployed …
Explanation sought on proposal to deregulate sugar importation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Rafael Alunan III yesterday called for an explanation on the government’s plans to deregulate sugar importation. “The government has to explain,” he stated during a press conference. “It’s so unfair.” Alunan said there needs to be an evaluation of demand …
Resolution requests explanation over proposed Baciwa joint venture
A resolution was proposed before the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod seeking an explanation over the proposed 25-year joint venture proposed by the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa). The policy, penned by Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., calls on Baciwa chairman, Atty. Lorendo Dilag, to explain the proposed joint venture with the PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. …
Senatorial bet says there are no delinquent children, only delinquent parents
Alunan: Hold parents accountable for the actions of their children By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to the recently-approved congressional bill seeking to lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old, former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Rafael Alunan III yesterday declared, “There are no delinquent children, …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
Signal jamming begins on Saturday Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Martin Defensor, confirmed mobile signals and internet access in Iloilo City will be jammed beginning on Saturday, January 26, for the Kasadyahan contest that day and the Ati-Ati tribes competition the following day. The ICPO chief said the National Telecommunication …