2.1-magnitude tremor recorded in Candoni yesterday afternoon The Western Visayas, along with Negros Oriental, experienced several minor earthquakes yesterday. Seismic activity began around 12:40 a.m. when a 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck south of Isabela. This was followed by a 2.3-magnitude tremor just north of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras at 1:55 a.m.; then Valencia, Negros Oriental was …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Mayor considers filing cybercrime charges over social media posts
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the viral social media post suggesting President Rodrigo Duterte was upset with Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia over the death of deputy Police Station 6 commander, Senior Police Officer 4 Oscar Exaltado, which circulated last month, the mayor said he may file cybercrime charges against former Bacolod City …
Isabela to host HNP rally later this month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday revealed his town will host a Hugpong ng Pagbabago grand rally later this month, March 25, which will be led by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The mayor said he has conferred with former Negros Occidental fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer, who is currently …
Ayala Capitol Central Mall hosts ‘Captain Marvel’ premier event
Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City hosted a premier event for Marvel Studios’ latest release “Captain Marvel,” starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson in the lead role, which opened in cinemas last week. During the premier, a cocktail event was held for local officials, members of the media, and VIPs. Film screenings began shortly …
TFK files disbarment case against lawyer on alleged ethics violations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Atty. Sahlee Gail Lobaton filing multiple falsification charges against Task Force Kasanag (TFK) national commander John Chiong and a journalist surrounding a petition seeking the suspension of Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña, the TFK official yesterday filed a disbarment case against the attorney alleging violations of …
Barber arrested for drugs in Estefania
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 37-year-old barber was arrested last Sunday following a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay Estefania. Police identified the arrested as Dindo Cantire, a resident of the said neighborhood. The operation was conducted by members of the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-6 (RDEU-6) under the command of Police Captain Mark …
Puentevella barred from PDP-Laban event –former city official
Rojas: Security was specifically instructed to deny him entry By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Councilor Bobby Rojas yesterday claimed former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella, who is running in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections for Bacolod City lone district representative, was denied entry into last week’s PDP-Laban campaign rally in …
One dead, one wounded in Kabankalan City stabbing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was killed, while his sibling was wounded, last Sunday after they were stabbed at Purok Naga in Barangay Binicuil, Kabankalan City. Police identified the fatality as 27-year-old Junel Oviedo, a resident of the said area. Authorities, meanwhile, have refused to identify Oviedo’s younger sibling who was wounded …
2019 AFC Cup
Ceres meets V.League champs tonight By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC continues their 2019 AFC Cup campaign tonight against defending V.League champions Becamex Binh Duong FC at the Gò Đậu Stadium in Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam. The Bacolod City-based club earlier opened the group stage with a 3-2 win over Myanmar National League …
Philippines loses to Taiwan in the ABL
By Adrian Stewart Co An undermanned San Miguel Alab Pilipinas fell to Taiwan’s Formosa Dreamers, 79-71, in the 2019 ASEAN Basketball League over the weekend at the Changhua Country Stadium in Taiwan. Despite being shorthanded, as the Philippines had Renaldo Balkman, Lawrence Domingo, Caelan Tiongson, and Brandon Rosser all unavailable due to injury, the …