By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday issued a warning over proliferation of counterfeit currency which may be used for the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. BCPO spokesperson, Police Major Ariel Pico, said they have not received any complaints in the city involving fake money but noted, once proliferated, it …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Three arrested for allegedly raping teen in Bacolod City
Three individuals, one of whom is reportedly a minor, were arrested last Friday after they were accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Bacolod City. Police have requested not to name the victim or the suspects, along with not identifying where the incident took place. During a radio interview over the weekend, Police Station …
DOT-6 backs Boracay underwater clean-up
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) recently voiced their support for the underwater clean-up project at Boracay’s White Beach. “The underwater cleanup is in line with the DOT mandate to support sustainable tourism,” explained DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas. “This initiative will encourage other businesses to intensify their corporate social responsibility efforts.” The …
Japanese ‘Instagram ambassadors’ visit Boracay
The “Philippine Fun Instagram Ambassadors” familiarization trip organized by the Tourism Promotions Board and the Department of Tourism (DOT) office in Tokyo, in partnership with Cebu Pacific Air, brought five Japanese Instagram users to Boracay from March 9 to 11. During their visit, they dined at the Sunny Side Café, visited Puka Beach, and …
Victorias City mayor asks Duterte for port development
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Incumbent Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca recently revealed he requested a development to the city’s port from President Rodrigo Duterte. The mayor, who invited the media over the weekend to witness the opening of the Kadalag-an Festival, said he made the request during a short meeting with …
Sagay City’s third most wanted drug personality gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sagay City’s third most wanted drug personality was killed after he was gunned down yesterday morning by riding-in-tandem suspects at the Fortune Ville Subdivision, located in the city’s Barangay Rizal. Police identified the fatality as 43-year-old Stephen Emnace, a resident of the said community. Sagay City police chief, …
Ceres-Negros FC confirmed for Philippine Premier League
Inaugural season begins on March 30 By Adrian Stewart Co Two-time Philippines Football League champion Ceres-Negros FC was recently confirmed to compete in the upcoming Philippine Premier League (PPL) after their application was approved. The season is scheduled to begin next weekend, March 30, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila. PPL …
DLSU women’s volleyball team sweeps FEU
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) beat Far Eastern University in a 25-15, 25-19, 26-24 sweep in the ongoing 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season over the weekend at the San Juan Arena. Ernestine Tiamzon led DLSU with 13 points, while May Luna added 10. Three-time defending champion DLSU reasserted mastery over …
2019 PBA D-League
Wangs beats Marinerong By Adrian Stewart Co Wangs Basketball Couriers leads on the strong showing by Arvin Tolentino in their recent 88-78 win over Marinerong Pilipino Skippers in the 2019 PBA D-League at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Tolentino had his best game, scoring 32 points on 3-of-7 shooting from three-point …
PLDT upsets F2 Logistics in PSL Grand Prix
By Adrian Stewart Co The PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters pulled off a stunning 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18 victory over F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. Kendra Dahlke led PLDT with a double-double, offering up 19 points and 10 …