BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Two drug suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation at Gonzaga Subdivision in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. The 42-year-old Joepas “Tata” Palo and 24-year-old MaritesJuros – both residents of the village – were caught after they allegedly sold a sachet of shabu to an undercover police officer for …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
PDEA cites role of coastal communities in fight vs drugs
An official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Western Visayas underscored the role of coastal communities in the fight against illegal drugs. PDEA 6 officer-in-charge Alex Tablate said the region has many ports of entry considering its topography. “The role of communities, especially along the coastal areas, is very critical,” he said, adding …
One dead in Victorias City motorcycle crash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcycle driver was killed after the vehicle he was driving skidded and crashed along Osmeña Avenue, Barangay 6 in Victorias City, Negros Occidental Sunday morning. Police identified the fatality as 23-year-old Arnold Flores, a resident of EB Magalona town. Victorias City Police Station traffic investigators reported that Flores …
Iloilo provincial gov’t holds ‘Tiendas Ilonggas’
In observance of the Women’s Month this March, the Iloilo provincial government is holding a week-long trade fair of local products made by women entrepreneurs from March 25 to 29, 2019 at the Capitol lobby. The exhibit dubbed “Tiendas Ilonggas” is spearheaded by the Provincial Gender and Women Technical Working Group together with the Local …
Iloilo City prepares for water rationing
Amid an impending water crisis brought about by El Niño, which AccuWeather describes as a climate pattern that raises sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean and results in drought conditions due to reduced rainfall, the Iloilo City government directed the General Services Office (GSO) to take account of the city’s water tanks. According to Iloilo …
17,000 attend Hugpong campaign rally in Isabela
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Over 17,000 people from across Negros Occidental gathered yesterday morning in the town of Isabela, Negros Occidental to attend the grand rally of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP). The event was led by Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Seven senatorial candidates attended the event. …
Negrense Tan, Rodriguez rule Santa Fe Open
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense Bea Tan and Dij Rodriguez of Perlas Lady Spikers bagged their second title of the year after ruling the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour Santa Fe Open on Sunday at Bantayan Island in Cebu. Tan and Rodriguez captured the leg championship after defeating Ilonggas Roma Joy and Roma Mae Doromal …
2019 ASEAN Basketball League
Alab Pilipinas bows to Vietnam By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas continues to struggle in the 2019 ASEAN Basketball League after an 80-81 defeat at the hands of Saigon Heat on Sunday at the CIS Arena in Vietnam. It was the fourth consecutive defeat of the defending champions Alab to enter the playoffs round …
UP stuns DLSU in UAAP women’s volleyball
By Adrian Stewart Co University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons continued its dominance on De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers with a 25-16, 26-24, 25-19 sweep in the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Diana Carlos top-scored with 13 points, while Maria Lina Molde chipped …
San Miguel topples Alaska
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen got its bearings going in the second half to score a 114-96 victory over Alaska Aces in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alex Cabagnot tallied conference-high 31 points, while Christian Standhardinger made his return from injury to finish with …