By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC lost 2-1 to Yangon United FC of Myanmar last Tuesday in the first round of the 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying playoffs at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. The loss spelled the end of the Bacolod City-based club’s campaign to make the 2019 AFC Champions …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Alaska Aces dominate Columbian Dyip
By Adrian Stewart Co The Alaska Aces showed they are still a formidable squad, despite a decimated lineup, following their 94-72 victory over Columbian Dyip in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Carl Bryan Cruz led the way with 17 points, seven …
Mighty Sports-Philippines goes 4-0 in Dubai basketball tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Mighty Sports-Philippines survived a tough challenge from Syria’s Al Wahda Club to score an 85-81 win in the 30th Dubai International Championship yesterday at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai, UAE. Justin Brownlee bucked knee pain and dizziness to finish with 27 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals …
STI-WNU sweeps NBTC 3×3 tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) recently swept the Chooks-to-Go National Basketball Training Center 3×3 Basketball Tournament-Bacolod, which was held at St. John’s Institute. STI-WNU B won the Under-18 (Born 2001) division over the University of St. La Salle (USLS), along with the Under-20 (Born 1999) division over USLS B. The wins …
Bacolodnon volleyball player to debut for Adamson
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon libero Hannah Infante is set to make her collegiate debut with Adamson University, next weekend, February 16, in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season at the San Juan Arena. “It feels great to be lined up for UAAP,” she said. “All [the] hard work and [effort] I put in …
What’s so nice about politics?
During a recent discussion at a café, a retired banker asked the gathered group, “What is so nice about politics that people kill each other – even their own family – in order to maintain a dynasty?” A priest suggested a prayer before delving into the subject, noting, “We never know if political traitors are …
AFP assures security in the Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid recent terror threats in Mindanao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Central Command (AFP-CENTCOM) reassured residents of the Visayas of their security during the recent inter-agency stakeholders security summit. In a statement forwarded by the AFP 3rd Civil Relations Group, AFP-CENTCOM commander, Lieutenant Noel Clement, said, “Terrorism doesn’t …
Iloilo City’s ‘Chinese New Year Grand Parade’ begins on Friday
After kicking off the Lunar New Year celebration in Iloilo City with a fireworks display at the Iloilo City Grandstand, the Chinese New Year Grand Parade, which runs from the Provincial Capitol to the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch, will take place on Friday, February 8, beginning at 4:00 p.m. At the end of the parade route, …
Mayor reiterates prohibition of ‘ukay-ukay’ at Iloilo City plazas
Following reports of ‘ukay-ukay’ vendors, or second-hand clothing retailers, operating within the Jaro Plaza during the recent Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III reminded the public of his executive order barring such activity from the city’s plazas. Aside from ordering vendors to cease operations, he also called on the public …
2019 Midterm Elections
Ko, Montelibano unopposed in Provincial Board race By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko and Murcia Mayor Andrew Montelibano are considered “sure winners” for the two spots on the Provincial Board representing the third district. Acting Provincial Election Supervisor Salud Milagros Villanueva said, with former Negros Occidental …