The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution earlier this week calling on the Office of the Building Official and City Legal Office to enforce City Ordinance No. 647, Series of 2013, or “The Outdoor Advertising Signs and Sign Structures Code of Bacolod City.” According to the legislation, authored by Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito, …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Backpacks barred from the Jaro Cathedral
Following the recent deadly cathedral bombing in Sulu, backpacks will be banned from the Jaro Cathedral during the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria feast day, which is celebrated today, February 2. “We will not allow those who are carrying backpacks to enter the church,” affirmed Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “Either you leave your …
Drug suspect killed following shootout in Sagay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was killed yesterday morning after engaging in a shootout with police officers during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion 1, Sagay City. Police identified the fatality as Leobon ‘Nonoy’ Charita, a resident of Barangay Old Sagay in the said city. Sagay City police chief, Police …
Villamonte man kills self after wife leaves him
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 28-year-old man killed himself yesterday morning at Sto. Niño Village in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City after his wife allegedly left him. Police refused to name the said victim, but confirmed he was jobless and had three kids. Based on a statement provided by the victim’s stepbrother, he discovered …
Palicte beats Martinez, sets up rematch with Nietes
By Adrian Stewart Co Bago City-born boxer Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte defeated Puerto Rican fighter Jose Martinez following a second round stoppage in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight eliminator yesterday at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California. The Negrense boxer dominated from the start and, in the second round, scored two …
San Beda captures NCAA football title
By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University recently captured the NCAA Season 94 men’s football title after defeating Arellano University, 1-0, at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Jessie Riel Semblante scored match’s lone goal. With both teams struggling to score in the first half, Semblante broke the deadlock in the 78th …
DLSU meets AdMU in UAAP women’s volleyball opening weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) faces Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in the opening weekend of the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season. The archrivals are scheduled to meet on Sunday, February 17, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. In their campaign for …
Negrense striker joins Stallion
By Adrian Stewart Co Striker Gerardo Valmayor III of San Carlos City recently signed with Stallion Laguna FC ahead of the 2019 Philippine Premier League, which is scheduled to kick off next month. He is one of eight players recently signed by the Biñan City-based club, joining goalkeeper Patrick Deyto; midfielders Daniel Gadia, Andoni …
Phoenix beats Blackwater, stays undefeated
By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters remained undefeated in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup following their 114-95 victory over Blackwater Elite last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Calvin Abueva led the victory with double-double, serving up 22 points and 14 rebounds; while Matthew Wright and Jason Perkins added …
Wealth can destroy a family
All business owners, meaning anyone who owns anything of value that will be passed on to the next generation have the potential to destroy their families through poorly planned and unclear succession and wealth transition process. And it is never enough to seal family harmony when you require your children to regularly troop to your …