By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) both notched sweeping wins in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season earlier this week at the San Juan Arena. AdMU defeated Adamson University defeated 25-16, 28-25, 25-17; while DLSU beat the University of the East 25-17, 25-16, 25-19. Kat …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Magnolia leads PBA semifinal series against Rain or Shine
By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots showed poise down the stretch as they cruised to an 82-74 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 5 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series last Wednesday night at Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Holding to a slim 71-70 lead with under …
2019 Palarong Pambansa
Talisay City volleyball player suits up for Team Manila By Adrian Stewart Co Shaira Jardio of Talisay City will be playing for the Team Manila girls’ volleyball team in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa, which is set to kickoff this weekend in Davao City. The Negrense libero had previously played for the Western Visayas …
Calls for prayer following earthquakes is problematic
“…Those who listen to my Word and fulfill them are…wise… People who listen to my Word but do not obey them are… fools…” –Matthew 7:24, 26 We are again witnessing a prayer revival. With the recent earthquakes, people are asking each other to pray – prayers don’t work that way. Jesus said: “Not …
Amused by promises
Easter Sunday saw a doctor, nurse, priest, and two retirees – a hotelier and a salesman – gather at a shopping mall over coffee. The priest started the ball rolling by saying, “I always laugh aloud when I see television ads where old senatorial candidates say their ‘vows of promises’ in attracting voters to their …
Seven ‘must visit’ churches in Luzon Story and photos by Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
During the Holy Week observance there is a tradition among the Filipino Catholic community called “Visita Iglesia,” where the faithful visit seven churches. This practice first originated in Rome with early pilgrims visiting seven basilicas as penance. In the Philippines, the custom is performed on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday while reciting the Stations of …
Office of Civil Defense: Region VI ‘ill-prepared’ for major quakes
Nuñez: Most localities lack proper equipment, training By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Eastern Samar last Tuesday, the Office of the Civil Defense-Region 6 said the entire Western Visayas is “ill-prepared” if a massive quake strikes the region. Jose Roberto Nuñez, who leads the regional agency, said a …
World Malaria Day observed today
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes every April 25 as World Malaria Day, which seeks to eradicate the disease. According to the WHO website, citing the most recent World Malaria Report, “No significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases in the period 2015 to 2017.” “Globally, the world has made incredible progress against malaria …
MIWD distribution to be turned over to private firm in June
Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) water distribution is scheduled to be turned over to private firm Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Inc. (MIW) in June. MIW is a joint venture between MIWD and the Metro Pacific Water Investments Corporation (MetroPac). “The tentative date of turnover will be [the] first week of June,” affirmed Engr. Arnold Laurente, …
Suspect in 2010 murder of former mayor killed in Iloilo
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in the 2010 murder of former Pulupandan Mayor Luis Mondia, Jr. was killed yesterday morning while allegedly resisting arrest in Barangay Tambonac, Dingle, Iloilo. Police identified the fatality as Ramy Enojo, a resident of the said community. Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem …