By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella, who is running in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections for Bacolod City lone district representative, yesterday shrugged off incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia’s threats of cybercrime charge over an allegedly “tampered” video depicting a speech by President Rodrigo Duterte. The former mayor …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Local PhilHealth reminds members certain services are free
In response to reports Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members were being required to pay for certain services, the government healthcare provider put out a press release informing the public that services such as requesting a member identification card or member data records are free. “We encourage our members to report any incidence of fraud …
Dumaguete City seeks to improve Violence Against Women Desk staff
As part of the city’s National Women’s Month observance, which is celebrated throughout March, the Dumaguete City Local Council on Women (LCW) wants to improve and enhance the skills of those working at Violence Against Women Desk. Such facilities are available at city barangays and, according to LCW Chair Rosalinda Abellon, the organization would like …
NPA rebel captured after Kabankalan City shootout
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) member was captured late Tuesday afternoon following a shootout at Sitio Bunga in Barangay Salong, Kabankalan City. Based on information forwarded by the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB), they identified the presumed NPA rebel as 21-year-old Arnel ‘Ka July’ Sairot, a …
2019 AFC Cup
Kaya FC pummels Home United, 5-0 By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo went on a goal scoring spree in their 5-0 win over Home United of Singapore last night in the 2019 AFC Cup at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. Darryl Roberts and Alfred Osei each scored a brace, while …
Petron beats Foton, remains unbeaten in PSL Grand Prix
By Adrian Stewart Co Petron Blaze Spikers remained unbeaten in the 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference after defeating Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy, 25-20, 25-13, 25-21, last Tuesday night at the San Juan Arena. Stephanie Niemer led Petron with 17 points on 11 attacks, five service aces, and a block; while Katherine Bell …
2019 AFC Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Midfielder Bienvenido Marañón scored a hat trick last Tuesday to power Ceres-Negros FC over defending V.League champions Becamex Binh Duong FC, 3-1, at the Go Đau Stadium in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam. Combined with their earlier 3-2 win over Myanmar National League club Shan United FC, the Bacolod City-based club …
Che’Lu Bar and Grill dominates Batangas-EAC in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers dominated the Batangas-EAC Generals in an 89-63 win in the 2019 PBA D-League last Tuesday night at the Paco Arena in Manila. Sean Manganti led the win after he rediscovered his shooting touch with 20 points, four rebounds, and two assists; while Jessie Collado registered …
Where is Raul Gonzalez, Jr.?
“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” –Epictetus It appears the widow of late Justice Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez, Sr. will have to campaign across Iloilo City’s 180 barangays by herself when the campaign period for the 2019 midterm elections officially begins. This will …
BCPO: All 61 Bacolod City barangays are drug-affected
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday confirmed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) re-declared all 61 barangays in the city as drug-affected. BCPO spokesperson, Police Major Ariel Pico, said new PDEA parameters prompted the most recent declaration as barangays designated either slightly or moderately drug-affected are required to …