The Iloilo City Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently designated common poster areas where campaign materials can be posted ahead of this year’s midterm elections, scheduled to take place on May 13. Each of the city’s districts has an assigned area. In City Proper, posters may be displayed at the Plaza Libertad facing J.M. Basa Street; …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Cases filed against Iloilo City parents whose kids violated curfew
The Iloilo City Task Force on Moral and Values Formation (TFMVF) revealed cases have been filed against three parents whose children were found in violation of the nightly curfew, which stretches from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. “During the first and second time minors were [rescued], we give notices to their parents, which serves as …
Iloilo City school finishes second in NBTC 3×3 tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Santa Clarita International School Inc. of Iloilo City recently finished in second place in the 2019 NBTC 3×3 Basketball National Finals, which took place at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The Iloilo City squad, comprised Ralph Bajon, Franc Steven Tono, Jemar Cepriano, and Wilmer Dalumpines, fell short …
TNT escapes the Dyip By Adrian Stewart Co
TNT KaTropa survived a furious endgame run by the Columbian Dyip to eke out a 101-98 victory in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. After being up by as much as 18 points, KaTropa found their advantage trimmed to 94-91 off a strong fourth quarter run …
DLSU men’s football team beats AdMU
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) ended the first round of 81st UAAP men’s football eliminations with a 2-1 victory over Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) last Thursday at the Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-Diliman) pitch. After Alfonso Montelibano converted two goals and goalkeeper Gab Villacin delivered a crucial save, DLSU secured …
UE beats NU in UAAP women’s volleyball
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the East (UE) scored a 25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-16 win over National University (NU) in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season at the San Juan Arena. Mean Mendrez led UE with 19 points, all coming off attacks; while Judith Abil contributed a triple-double with 13 points, …
Negrense seeks another BVR Tour title
By Adrian Stewart Co After winning the 2019 Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour (BVR Tour) Dreamwave White Beach title in Puerto Galera earlier this month, Negrense Bea Tan, along with her partner Dji Rodriguez, are looking to win the BVR Tour title at the Beach Placid Resort at Cebu’s Bantayan Island, which starts this …
Have there been gains from K-12 education?
Thousands of parents across the country continue to grumble about the K-12 education system. Some question if it will make students brighter and more intelligent, while others complain about the added financial burden. However, many believe the additional financial burden goes towards making children more experienced. Many parents also hate how education is simply teaching …
One dead, one wounded in Sipalay City ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was killed, while another was seriously wounded, following an ambush late Wednesday night by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Maricalum, Sipalay City. Police identified the fatality only by his alias of ‘Rex,’ while the wounded was identified as 30-year-old Joemar Garcia of Barangay Magballo, Kabankalan City. …
UN recognizes the necessity of water through World Water Day
Coca-Cola, PBSP provides water for Himamaylan City school The United Nations (UN) recognizes March 22 as World Water Day, with the international organization referring to water as “vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social, and human development.” Access to water is one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which they plan to accomplish …