Last month, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring January 24 as the International Day of Education, which recognizing the role education plays in peace and development. According to the resolution, “Education plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies.” It also noted education’s contribution to economic growth, skills development, poverty …
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Bacolod City legal officer faces disbarment complaint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The head of the Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) faces a disbarment complaint filed by two individuals who claim to have been illegally detained. According to the joint complaint-affidavit filed by Perfecto Seneres and Mark Anthony Diaz, last September, they visited the Bacolod City Government Center to furnish …
Trade association expressed alarm over proposed sugar ‘liberalization’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Save the Sugar Industry Movement (SAVE-SIM) yesterday expressed opposition to the proposal by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno to liberalize the importation of sugar. SAVE-SIM lead convenor and labor advocate Wennie Sancho called the proposal “very alarming for the workers in the sugar industry, …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
CHO affirms commitment to sanitary practices The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) recently reminded food handlers and vendors of certain sanitation standards and requirements for the upcoming Dinagyang food festival, which begins on Friday, January 25. “There are a lot of tourists coming to witness this event and we have to ensure that the …
Man discharges firearm at Murcia food park
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 26-year-old man was arrested late Sunday evening after he allegedly discharged a firearm at the Manokan Food Park in Barangay Zone-2, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as Roderin Gambalan, a resident of Barangay Minoyan in the said town. Murcia municipal police said they responded to the …
Body found floating off Cauayan coast
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A dead body was reportedly found yesterday by fishermen off the coast of Cauayan in Negros Occidental. In a radio interview, Cauayan municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Edfel Balibadlan, said local fishermen reported finding an unidentified person in waters belonging to the said municipality. However, Balibadlan said the …
Pacquiao to Mayweather: Let’s rematch
By Adrian Stewart Co After defending his World Boxing Association welterweight belt last Sunday over Adrien Broner, Senator Manny Pacquiao called out rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr. saying he is more than ready to meet in the ring again. “Tell him to come back to the ring and we will fight,” Pacquiao said after retaining …
Negrense scores big in UST rout of UPIS
By Adrien Stewart Co Negrense Mark Nonoy had another solid outing for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as they cruised to an 80-65 win over the University of the Philippines-Integrated School (UPIS) in UAAP Season 81 juniors basketball last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. The La Carlota City native tallied his third …
Lonzo Ball to miss 4-6 weeks with sprain
EL SEGUNDO – Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who was injured in January 20’s game (PHL time) at Houston, underwent an MRI which revealed a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. Ball is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks and updates will be provided as appropriate. (LA Lakers press release)
Mosquera pulls off upset at Bacolod City MMA event
By Adrian Stewart Co Miguel Mosquera of Bacolod City pulled off an upset in the main event of last Saturday’s Tiger Black Brawl 2019 at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod by defeating Brazilian fighter Afonso Celso, Jr. The 36-year-old Bacolodnon opened the bout with a quick offensive attack before grappling and …