By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday said he will consult his legal team on the possibility of filing charges regarding an allegedly tampered video depicting President Rodrigo Duterte being used as “propaganda material” against him. The mayor is up for reelection in the upcoming polls. During a press conference, …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Provincial gov’t accepting applications for scholarship program in Japan
The Negros Occidental provincial government is accepting applications for a scholarship program providing study and work opportunities in Japan. Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently met with Japanese coordinator Fumio Mizuno to discuss scholarship agreements. There are 12 spot available for the program which begins in March 2020. Qualified applicants must be …
714 ‘missing’ HIV cases in the Western Visayas
The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) is currently on a hunt for 714 “missing” human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Western Visayas. According to DOH-Region VI (DOH-6) sexually transmitted infection/HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (STI/HIV/AIDS) coordinator Adrian Hort Ramos, “We have ‘a marching’ from [DOH-6 director, Dr. Marlyn Convocar] to find the missing …
Lacson bases senatorial endorsements on geography
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental gubernatorial candidate, incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, yesterday revealed he will be endorsing senatorial candidates based on where they are from, specifically, Negrense candidates. Lacson said he will be casting his votes for Magdalo partylist Rep. Gary Alejano; former Department of the Interior and …
Contracts between Bacolod City, IPM-CDC worth over P236.9M approved
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) ratified two separate contracts worth more than P236.9 million between the Bacolod City government and waste management contractor IPM-Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC) for environmental and sanitary services. The first contract, which was ratified towards the end of last month, was worth P165 …
Why do I need a board?
“I am the founder and have controlling interest in the business… why do I need a board to dictate to me how I should run my business?” or “I don’t need a board because I already know what’s right for my company!” These are common condescending expressions by owners that I encounter almost daily when …
Alaska beats Blackwater
By Adrian Stewart Co The Alaska Aces proved to be the steadier team as they escaped with a 103-101 win over Blackwater Elite in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After seeing a 13-point lead turn into a 94-97 deficit midway in …
STI-WNU wins NBTC regional title
By Adrian Stewart Co STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) recently captured the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) regional finals after beating San Carlos City, 101-76, in the finals at the St. John’s Institute gym in Bacolod City. The win earns the Mustangs a spot in the NBTC national finals, which are scheduled to take place …
USLS sweeps Fritz Solidarios 7-aside Football Festival
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of St. La Salle (USLS) recently swept the 2nd Fritz Solidarios 7-aside Football Festival at the STI-West Negros University football field. USLS captured titles in the Under-13 and Under-10 categories. In addition, they also won the Girls’ Under-14 through the Canlaon Hijas Football Club, which is associated with …
Arellano University wins third straight NCAA women’s volleyball title
By Adrian Stewart Co Arellano University won their third straight NCAA women’s volleyball title after beating University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) in a decider 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-18 last Tuesday at the San Juan Arena. Finals MVP Regine Arocha led the way, scoring 16 points for Arellano; while Princess Bello added …