“I like being the underdog so they don’t expect what’s going to happen. It pushes me to work harder and do the things I’m not doing better.” –Kawhi Leonard

There are probably more Ilonggos in Oakland, California than in Toronto, which means the Golden State Warriors likely have more fans on Ilonggo origin then the Toronto Raptors. However, despite Ilonggos known to be “lovers of the underdog,” they appear more excited about the Warriors, the defending NBA champions; while the Raptors are chasing history at the current darlings of the basketball world. Even on social media, the Warriors received more cheers, especially after Game 5, when they narrowly averted annihilation by winning 106-105.
Veteran fans of the sport from the Western Visayas appear wholly behind the Warriors, including politicians, sports analysts, and radio anchormen.

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The “Ilonggo Bikoy” was reportedly spotted again in Iloilo City, weeks after his boss lost a mayoral election in Metro Manila. A well-connected man, he has spilled the beans on so many high profile personalities linked with illegal drugs, many of whom are either six feet under or have fled the Western Visayas.
He is the friend of a balikbayan who recently lost a local election in Iloilo City and an admirer of former Iloilo Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada, who has recently made headlines following his arrest on cyber libel charges.
The “Ilonggo Bikoy” is believed to be behind the rumors claiming former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog was associated with illegal drugs.

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According to Dr. Deepak Chopra, one of the causes of Ernest Hemingway’s “deepest depression” was writer’s block. When asked to write a speech for President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the Nobel Prize winner was unable start a sentence.
Several days later, he shot himself to dead.

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Alex P. Vidal, who is now based in New York City, used to be the editor of two local dailies in Iloilo./WDJ