Ko: Lacson-Ferrer tandem is ‘a team’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko yesterday affirmed “there are no parties,” citing the merger between the two local political coalitions, the United Negros Alliance and Love Negros. “We do not have a majority or a minority [on] the provincial board,” he …
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Investors show interest in Hinoba-an industrial zone
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao yesterday revealed three foreign investors have expressed interest in the town’s Southern Negros Industrial Estate. The development comes after Japanese firm Tsuneishi Heavy Industries withdrew plans to build a $300 million ship-recycling project in the area. The mayor noted the latest investors are all involved in …
One dead, one injured in Bago City motorcycle collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was killed, while another was injured, after two motorcycles collided Monday afternoon at Purok Proper in Bago City’s Barangay Bacong, Monday afternoon. Police identified the fatality as 18-year-old Crisa Mie Rodriguez; while the injured was identified as 30-year-old Eduardo Recopuerto. Based on an investigation carried out …
Man hangs self from utility pole in Taculing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of a man were discovered hanging from a utility pole yesterday morning in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing. While police have requested anonymity for the deceased, as requested by their family, they did confirm he was 25 years old and was believed to be suffering from depression. Based on …
Negros Occidental provincial board turnover ceremony today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental governor-elect, outgoing Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, will formally turnover the Negros Occidental Provincial Board, which the vice governor presides over, to his successor, Vice Governor-elect Jeffrey Ferrer, in a ceremony during the legislative body’s regular session this afternoon. “There will be no agenda but there will …
Giannis Antetokounmpo named 2019 NBA MVP
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards. A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors and Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year on Monday night (Tuesday, PHL time) in Santa Monica. Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old forward from Greece, …
Bacolodnon Phoenix guard fractures foot, out indefinitely
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon LA Revilla, who plays for the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters, is out indefinitely after suffering a fractured foot. According to Fuel Masters head coach Francisco Luis Alas, the injury came during their previous game against the Alaska Aces and there is currently no timetable for his return. Revilla absence means …
Green Archers United blanks Air Force FC, 3-0
By Adrian Stewart Co Green Archers United came up with late goals to score a 3-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC recently in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Green Archers midfielder Alen Angeles opened scoring in the 70th minute, which he followed up by earning a …
Jr. NBA Global Championship
Pontevedra native called up to Asia-Pacific squad By Adrian Stewart Co Heinz Gabriel ‘Kobe’ Demisana of Pontevedra, who was earlier named to the Philippine Jr. NBA All-Star Team following the conclusion of the Jr. NBA/WNBA National Training Camp last month at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City, was called up to …
SHS-AdC takes San Carlos City volleyball tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu captured the 59th Charter Day Invitational Volleyball Tournament in San Carlos City after defeating Trinity Christian School in the finals. The competition was an official event of the locality’s recent Charter Day observance. Meanwhile, Calvary Baptist Academy captured third following a consolation match. The University of …