Individual claims he felt threatened by Duterte By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A convict from Bacolod City who was earlier released under RA 10592, an amendment to the Revised Penal Code referred to as the “Good Conduct Time Allowance Law,” recently surrendered to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO). Police identified the individual in question …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
PBA Governors’ Cup opens today
By Adrian Stewart Co The 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup opens this afternoon at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Alaska Aces meet the Columbian Dyip at 4:30 p.m. while NorthPort Batang Pier plays the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at 7:00 p.m. The conference will see both returning and newly-signed import …
Bacolod Master Sardines visits BCGC
The Bacolod Master Sardines of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) recently paid a visit to the Bacolod City Government Center ahead of their MPBL home game at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum tomorrow, September 21. The team was welcomed by City Councilor Renecito Novero, who is serving as acting mayor; alongside City …
FEU beats DLSU in UAAP men’s basketball
Far Eastern University (FEU) scored a 66-55 win over De La Salle University (DLSU) last Wednesday in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Patrick Tchuente tallied double-double of 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks for FEU. Additionally, Wendell Comboy delivered five of the team’s …
Ceres FC coach not thinking about ‘three-peat’ yet
Vidaković: We still have seven matches to play Following their 2-0 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo earlier this week in the 2019 Philippines Football League, Ceres-Negros FC currently leads the league by nine points; however, head coach Risto Vidaković said it is premature to think about a possible three-peat as the season is still ongoing. “It …
TNT exits ‘Terrific 12’ tournament with win
Blackwater Elite ousted By Adrian Stewart Co PBA teams TNT KaTropa and Blackwater Elite were both eliminated from the ongoing East Asia Super League-Terrific 12 at the Tap Seac Stadium in Macau. Despite their exit, TNT closed with a 99-90 win yesterday over Niigata Albirex BB of Japan’s B.League team; meanwhile Blackwater Elite …
Creamline sweeps BaliPure in the Open Conference
The Creamline Cool Smashers pulled off a 25-11, 25-15, 25-17 sweep over the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders earlier this week in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Jessica Galanza spearheaded the win with 17 points on 14 attacks, two service aces, and a block; while Risa Sato chipped in …
Pimentel’s attack on PECO was inappropriate
“Fairness is not an attitude. It’s a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.” –Brit Hume If the Panay Electric Company (PECO) continues to be treated like an inmate convicted of a heinous crime released under RA 10592, an amendment to the Revised Penal Code referred to as the “Good Conduct Time Allowance Law,” …
Catriona Gray has found her way with BDO
It’s no surprise that Catriona Gray, the reigning Miss Universe from the Philippines, is BDO’s newest brand ambassador. It’s amazing how their journeys have taken similar turns. Consider BDO’s visionary journey to becoming the flagship bank of the Philippines; Catriona’s journey to becoming Miss Universe 2018 was also the fulfillment of a long-held vision. BDO …
PAGASA issues haze warning for the Western Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a haze warning for the Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, between Tuesday and yesterday. Based on information provided by the weather bureau, the haze was caused by ongoing forest fires in Indonesia, which affected most of the Visayas and Mindanao, …