By Robert Sumugat Following last weekend’s Earth Hour observance, where electricity was switched off for one hour last Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Mikel S. Claur of the Ayala Capitol Central Mall marketing team said the retail establishment is looking to continue their work with environmental issues. “Ayala Malls is open …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Local councilors league condemns Moises Padilla councilor murder
PCL: Hilario’s murder was wrong because he was a public servant By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental chapter of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) yesterday condemned the murder of Moises Padilla Municipal Councilor Jolomar Hilario. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, PCL-Negros Occidental President and Kabankalan City Councilor Miguel Alonzo called …
Iloilo City to require dedicated alleys for fire emergencies
In response to fire emergencies that found firefighters encountering mobility issues when arriving on the scene, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III said he will call on the City Engineer’s Office to construct alleys dedicated for fire emergencies at fire-prone areas of the city. “This fire alley should not be obstructed so that our responders …
Provincial offices to vacate PAC at the end of the month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently issued a memorandum to various department heads advising them to vacate the Provincial Administration Center (PAC) by April 30. Provincial Information Officer Karen Dinsay said, starting today, affected offices will be packing ahead of their pending transfer to temporary office spaces …
Bacolod City official to file motion following SEA Games funding case dismissal
Montoyo: The decision is not yet final By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Office of the Ombudsman earlier dismissed two criminal cases filed against former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella surrounding a P50.5 million fund for the Bacolod Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (BASOC), Samuel Montoyo, Sr., who serves executive assistant to …
2019 AFC Cup
Kaya FC draws PSM Makassar, 1-1 By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo midfielder Marwin Angeles came up with a late equalizer, forcing a 1-1 draw with PSM Makassar in their recent 2019 AFC Cup group stage match at the Pakansari Stadium in Indonesia. The two remain tied atop Group H on five points. …
Adamson wins 9th straight softball title
By Adrian Stewart Co Adamson University won their ninth straight UAAP softball title following their 11-2 win over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) last Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. The title is the school’s 18th overall championship. Arianne Vallestero, a transfer from National University, delivered two hit and three runs in …
Petron-Letran beats FamilyMart-Enderun in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Petron-Letran Knights cruised to their third straight win in the 2019 PBA D-League after recently beating the FamilyMart-Enderun Titans, 77-70, at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Alvin Pasaol lit up the Knights with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and three rejections; while Jerrick Balanza contributed 14 points, three …
National Executive Chess Championships
Tanjay City player wins qualifying leg By Marlon Bernardino National Master Rolzon Roullo of Tanjay City, Negros Oriental won the National Executive Chess Championships Bacolod City qualifying leg, which took place over the weekend at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall. The Tanjay City native finished with 5.0 points and took home the top …
Foton ends PSL Grand Prix losing streak
By Adrian Stewart Co Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy defeated Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, 12-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, in the 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference last Tuesday night at the San Juan Arena. Milagros Collar led the win with 15 points; while Jaja Santiago and Carmina Aganon scored 13 and 12, respectively. Foton …