By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was killed yesterday after crashing into a tree near the Father Gratian Murray Boys Home in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 30-year-old Dix Ion Ridge Villa, a resident of Purok Star Apolan in the said city’s Barangay Alangilan. Police Station 5 commander, Police Senior …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
World Pulses Day observed this weekend
February 10 is observed as World Pulses Day, which encourages the consumption of pulses. Pulses are defined as a type of crop including legumes such as beans and lentils. According to the United Nations, pulses contribute to food security. “Pulses are an important crop because they can be both sold and consumed by the farmers …
DOT-6 to host seniors event for Valentine’s Day
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), in partnership with SM City Iloilo and the Iloilo chapter of the Federation of Senior Citizens Affairs of the Philippines (FSCAP), will be holding an event for senior citizens on Valentine’s Day, February 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SM City Iloilo Northpoint. Dubbed “Senior …
Negrense boxer fights Thai opponent in Quezon City tonight
Bacolodnon fighter to feature in the undercard By Adrian Stewart Co Boxer Carlo Peñalosa of San Carlos City faces Thai fighter Watana Phenbaan tonight in a non-title bout at the SM City North EDSA Skydome. If successful, it will be the Filipino boxer’s seventh straight victory. Peñalosa won all three of his …
NU meets CSAV tonight in Talisay City exhibition
By Adrian Stewart Co The National University and Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias basketball teams are set to meet in the 3rd Mayor Neil Lizares Basketball Exhibition tonight, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Talisay City Gym in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The game kicks off following the conclusion of a game between …
Mighty Sports-Philippines enters Dubai basketball tournament semifinals
By Adrian Stewart Co Mighty Sports-Philippines entered the semifinals of the 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship after defeating Iran’s Oil Sports Club, 108-94, yesterday at the Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, UAE. Justin Brownlee top-scored for the Philippines with 26 points, eight boards, and seven assists; while University of the Philippines standout Juan …
Ott sustains major injury with Thai club
By Adrian Stewart Co Former Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Manuel Ott, who is currently signed with Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC, sustained a major injury ahead of this month’s season opener. The club posted an update on social media informing the public of Ott’s shin injury, which he picked up during preseason training …
2019 AFC Cup
Panaad to host Kaya FC home games By Adrian Stewart Co The Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City will be playing host to Kaya FC-Iloilo home games in the 2019 AFC Cup. In a statement released by the club yesterday, the Iloilo Sports Complex (ISC) in Iloilo City’s La Paz district was …
Marrying money: The in-law dilemma
I was once asked in a TV interview anchored by Michelle Ong of ANC (ABS-CBN) what my thoughts were in recommending in-laws to work in the family business and my quick response was straightforward, “If family owning businesses can afford professionals, there is absolutely no need to hire in-laws!” In my years of doing consulting …
Suspected armed group arrested in Don Salvador Benedicto
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) recently neutralized a suspected private armed group, following the arrest of its five members in two far-flung Don Salvador Benedicto barangays. The suspects all face murder charges. Armando Remotigue and Antonio Baluran were arrested at Purok Odiong in Barangay Bagong Silang; …