By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen notched their first win of the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a 99-91 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Christian Standhardinger led the Beermen with 26 points, while Chris Ross and Marcio Lassiter combined for 10 triples …
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Miracles begin with wine
Miracles are God’s way of letting us know He exists. This Sunday’s gospel talked about Jesus’ first miracle during the wedding at Cana, where He made water into wine. The passaged compelled me to share what our parish priest shared in his sermon and what it meant to me. First and foremost, I am happy …
No Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch
With every pundit dishing out reports about a possible rematch between World Boxing Association welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and retired superstar Floyd Mayweather, Jr. following the former’s conquest of Adrien Broner over the weekend, Andreas Hale of digital sports media outlet Sporting News busted all speculation with this report: “Immediately after Manny Pacquiao’s hand was …
Rain expected in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The first storm system of 2019 entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility last Saturday and is expected to bring rains to Negros over the next two days. Based on a weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 2:00 p.m. yesterday, Tropical Depression Amang …
Negros Occidental politicians laud Pacquiao win
Distrito: When Pacquiao fights, traffic is clear By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Politicians across Negros Occidental lauded Senator Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision win over Adrien Broner and retaining his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt yesterday. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who was in Las Vegas for the fight, pointed out how the fighter’s age …
Planned NPA attack in Guihulngan City thwarted
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) managed to thwart a planned offensive by the New People’s Army (NPA) against a Civilian Active Auxiliary detachment in Barangay Tacpao, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental. 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, Colonel Benedict Arevalo, said, around 4:50 a.m. last Saturday, an estimated 12 NPA rebels …
Sabotage attempt on Pacquiao-Broner viewing in Villamonte
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A viewing of Sunday’s World Boxing Association welterweight bout between Senator Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner at the Barangay Villamonte gym in Bacolod City was nearly sabotaged. Barangay Villamonte Captain Rommel Flores said they were initially unable to turn on their equipment to broadcast the fight, although they eventually managed …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
Revelers remaindered of ‘No Smoking’ policy The Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task (ICAST) reminded those attending the ongoing Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, especially during the highlights between January 25 and 27, to be mindful of the “No Smoking” policy. “Smoking is definitely not allowed in public places here,” ICAST Director Iñigo Garingalao affirmed. “Always remember that smoking …
Solar farm planned for Bacolod City
Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation (AREC) and Korean company TPC Construction Company (TPCC) signed a memorandum of understanding last week regarding the planned construction of a P2 billion solar plant in Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City AREC President Mary Grace Helene Buhain and TPCC President Su Bae-ji signed the memorandum on what will be the city’s …
Pregnant teen nabbed for drugs in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pregnant teenager was recently apprehended at a checkpoint manned by cops from Police Station 2 (PS2) at Santo Niño Staff Road-San Juan Street in Barangay 2, Bacolod City. Police did not identify the 17-year-old teenager, who was reportedly riding a tricycle during the apprehension. PS2 commander, Police Senior Inspector …