According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) an Indian national, who was working as a cook in Boracay, was arrested last week after it was found he had overstayed his visa and did not have proper work documentation. BI-Intelligence Division Acting Chief Fortunato S. Manahan, Jr. identified the alien as 42-year-old Vincent Joseph Mondal, who …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Vallehermoso students treated following septic tank leak
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Students at St. Francis High School in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental sought treatment last Thursday following exposure to a septic tank leak. Approximately 26 fell ill and, according to Vallehermoso Municipal Health Office officer-in-charge, Dr. Benito Gonzaga, after being treated at the clinic, some were referred to the San Carlos City …
‘Progressives’ arrested in Escalante City are NPA insurgents –NOPPO director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, confirmed the reported members of a progressive group who were arrested late Wednesday afternoon in Escalante City are members of the New People’s Army (NPA). The law enforcement official said the suspects were positively identified by former NPA rebels …
Ceres FC meets Stallion Laguna this weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC is scheduled to play Stallion Laguna FC this weekend, Sunday, September 22, in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The match is their third meeting of the season with the Biñan City-based side serving Ceres FC their …
LOPTTA donates table tennis equipment
The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) recently donated a table tennis table to Sum-ag National High School in Bacolod City. LOPTTA president, Dr. Leonito ‘Diotay’ Lopue, said the donation is their way of further developing the sport in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. He said another donation is planned for a school in Cadiz City. …
Iloilo loses to Pasay in Maharlika League home game
The Iloilo United Royals lost their first home game of the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup, falling 56-52 last Thursday to the Pasay Voyagers at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. After being down by as much as 14 points in the third quarter, Iloilo went on a run behind …
San Miguel advances to ‘Terrific 12’ semis
The San Miguel Beermen earned a berth in the East Asia Super League-Terrific 12 semifinals following their 101-92 win over the Ryukyu Golden Kings of Japan’s B.League last Thursday at the Tap Seac Stadium in Macau. Dez Wells led the Beermen with 42 points, while Terrence Romeo contributed 18 markers, Lester Prosper added 18 points …
Air Force sweeps Motolite in the Open Conference
The Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers recently scored a 25-22, 25-23, 25-20 sweep over the Motolite Power Builders in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. May Pantino and Aklanon middle blocker Dell Palomata each scored nine points for Air Force, while Joy Cases added eight, Judy Anne Caballejo …
Alaska falls to the Dyip in the Governors’ Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Khapri Alston made an immediate impact for the Columbian Dyip in their 117-110 win over the Alaska Aces last night in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The American forward tallied a double-double with 38 points and 22 rebounds, while Jaymar …
The Port of Iloilo isn’t Shanghai
“Every project is an opportunity to learn, to figure out problems and challenges, to invent and reinvent.” –David Rockwell Don’t get too excited just yet and immediately believe the Port of Iloilo in Loboc, located in Iloilo City’s Bo. Obrero district, will instantly transform into a major international gateway once the International Container Terminal Services …