Bago City athlete wins two gold medals By Adrian Stewart Co Kate Julienne Martinez of Bago City won two gold medals at the ongoing 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals at the Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The Ramon Torres National High School student triumphed in the discus …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Motolite sweeps BaliPure in the Open Conference
The Motolite Power Builders recently scored a 25-9, 25-20, 25-19 sweep over the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Myla Pablo top-scored for Motolite with 12 points, including 10 attacks; while Maria Lina Molde added nine markers and five service aces. “It feels good …
Pasilan brace leads Green Archers over Air Force, 4-1
A brace from Negrense striker Christian Pasilan, Jr. led Green Archers United in their 4-1 win over Philippine Air Force FC last weekend in the 2019 Philippines Football League at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. After Green Archers midfielder Paolo Bugas opened scoring in the 17th minute, the San Carlos City-native scored his …
Poligrates drops 67 in Marinerong Pilipino’s 141-97 win over iWalk
Eliud Poligrates scored a league record 67 points for the Marinerong Pilipino Skippers in their 141-97 win over iWalk Chargers earlier this week in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the San Juan Arena. The previous record was held by James Martinez, who scored 58 points for the AMA Online Education Titans in 2016. …
Iloilo stuns Manila in the Maharlika League
Richard Escoto pushed the Iloilo United Royals in the fourth period to secure an 88-85 upset over the Manila Stars earlier this week in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. After being held to one point in the first three quarters, Escoto contributed a three-pointer …
A real embarrassment
“An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so.” –Mahatma Gandhi Not all who are arrested should have their mug shot paraded around for the rest of their life. A person may be arrested for murder despite acting in self-defense or as a means to protect their family; …
Zubiri: There would be no insurgency if sugar worker wages were higher
Agriculture secretary urged to address sugar price disparity By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a hearing conducted earlier this month, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri made the claim there would be no insurgency in Negros if sugar industry workers were paid more. Over the past few months, the New People’s Army has blamed for fatal attacks …
Leptospirosis cases down in Bacolod City
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) said there has been a drop in the number of leptospirosis cases in the city. According to records provided by the CHO, from January to August 10, there have been 13 cases recorded this year, which is down from the 17 reported during the same period last year—a 23.5 …
Leonardia on road-clearing operations: We’ve seen significant progress
Ahead of a meeting with Bacolod City barangay captains, Mayor Evelio Leonardia touted the ongoing road-clearing process, stating, “We’ve seen significant progress.” Operations were prompted after President Rodrigo Duterte, in his most recent State of the Nation Address, called on “all concerned local officials” to “undertake immediate action to ensure the speedy and smooth flow …
Around 800 participate in blood drive at Bata National High School
Around 800 participants joined a blood drive yesterday at Bata National High School. The event was organized by Caraps Care, a flagship project by Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano. “We aim to institutionalize the bloodletting activity by holding it once a year and then once every six months in the future,” the congressman said. …