By Adrian Stewart Co The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) recently moved close to clinching the NCAA Season 94 women’s volleyball title after their 21-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 win over Arellano University in Game 1 of the finals at the San Juan Arena. Cindy Imbo led the way for UPHSD Altas …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Mighty Sports-Philippines goes 2-0
By Adrian Stewart Co Mighty Sports-Philippines survived a run by the Emirati national team to score an 86-78 win in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship on Saturday at the Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, UAE. Randolph Morris led the way with 20 points for the Philippines squad, with 15 coming in the …
Negrense boxers lose in Japan
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxers Roldan Aldea and Romel Oliveros lost to Japanese foes over the weekend at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Aldea of Kabankalan City lost via unanimous decision to Kenichi Ogawa, who previous challenged for the International Boxing Federation world super featherweight title; while Oliveros of Bacolod City was knocked …
Security is ‘ningas kugon’
The amusing things about the security process is “always alert” and not “be alert” – why is that the Pinoy way? When there is a bombing, police declare a “red alert” and bring out law enforcements then, after a month or two, they are back relaxing at their respective headquarters. The same goes for …
Weaponizing the drug war in elections
“The best fortress which a prince can possess is the affection of his people.” –Niccolò Machiavelli, “The Prince” The last time I spoke with a friend in Cebu, he mentioned how people were celebrating Sinulog; blind to the chaos of killings and persecutions happening all around them. He called them “hypocrites.” They don’t care …
Police, soldiers accused of harassment
Priest blames the Duterte administration By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A priest who recently arrived in Negros Occidental claimed he was harassed by police officers and soldiers, accusing them of following him and taking pictures. Fr. Marco Sulayao of the Philippine Independent Church said he was scheduled to attend a meeting with church …
Security tightened at area airports
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both Bacolod-Silay and Iloilo International Airport have tightened security measures following the recent cathedral bombing in Sulu, which claimed the lives of 20 people and wounded 82 others. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Bacolod Public Information Officer Ofelia Leonardo said the heightened alert status is part of the airport’s …
Obstructive Libertad Market stalls cleared
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to an order issued by Malacañan Palace, several stalls at Bacolod City’s Libertad Market that were found to be blocking roads were recently cleared by the Bacolod City government. Market Coordinating and Monitoring Task Force head, Executive Assistant Ernie Pineda, said they will not allow vendors along …
City official denies overpricing allegations surrounding backhoe
Vargas: The new equipment has four functions instead of three By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) cluster head, Executive Assistant Jose Ma. Vargas, denied allegations claiming the city’s recently-acquired backhoe was overpriced. According to the city official, the purchase of the backhoe, along with a truck, …
Two girls escape attempted rape in Himamaylan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two girls managed to escape an attempted sexual assault recently in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. Police have refused to reveal the identities of the involved parties but said the two girls are sisters aged eight and 13 years old, while the accused is 54 years old. The Himamaylan City …