Popovich after US ouster: ‘Proud’ of players’ sacrifice Coach Gregg Popovich deflected talk about his missing megastars after Team USA’s glorious run in major competition came to a juddering halt on Wednesday at the hands of France. The US lost to Greece in the World Cup semi-finals in 2006 but then went on a …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
The root causes of traffic woes: Greed, selfishness
“…If you listen to the Lord your God and obey His commands… all of these blessings will come upon you…” –Deuteronomy 28:1-2 It is devastating to hear stories about people dying on their way to Metro Manila hospitals due to their ambulances being stuck in traffic. What is truly sad is that it shows how …
Growing its ‘knowledge-sharing culture,’ IPC signs MOA with JZGMSAT
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trade (JZGMSAT) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the JZGMSAT office in Biñan, Laguna on September 3. This was the second MOA signing between IPC and JZGMSAT. The first was on July 3, 2017, wherein IPC donated three mock-up/cutaway engines, …
Bacolod City dengue cases spike by over 130%
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The latest data from the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) shows dengue fever cases continue to spike in the city. Based on information gathered between January 1 and August 31, a total of 1,753 dengue cases, along with seven deaths, were recorded this year, up from the 748 cases and …
One dead, three injured in Moises Padilla lightning strike
At least one person was killed yesterday morning, while three others were reportedly injured, after a lightning strike in Moises Padilla’s Barangay Odiong. Authorities identified the fatality as 40-year-old Zaldy Marfil, while the three injured have yet to be named as of press time as they were immediately rushed to a hospital following the incident. …
Treñas: I don’t want to see traffic aides on the side of the street
Mayor warns of suspension, dismissal Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas recently issued a warning to traffic aides seen standing along the side of the road. “I don’t want to see any traffic aides on the side of the street,” he said. “The reason you are there is to command at the center!” “If ever …
Iloilo City set to sign agreement to provide free Wi-Fi
Following an authorization approved by the Iloilo City Council, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is gearing up to sign a memorandum of agreement with Smart Telecommunications and Globe Telecom to bring free Wi-Fi to public offices, parks, plazas, and certain streets. “The partnerships are a big help for us in our quest to become a ‘Smart …
‘Tokhang’ planned for convicts released under ‘good conduct’ law
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, said they will conduct an ‘Oplan: Tokhang’ for convicts who were released under RA 10592, an amendment to the Revised Penal Code referred to as the “Good Conduct Time Allowance Law.” According to the law enforcement official, they have received orders from Philippine National Police …
Provincial Council for Women recognizes Bago City, Hinoba-an
The Negros Occidental Provincial Council for Women (PCW) will be recognizing Bago City and Hinoba-an with the Gender-Responsive LGU awards today at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City. The localities are being awarded for their participation in the “GeRL Ka Ba?” self-assessment earlier this year, along with joining other PCW activities over the past …
National Science Club Month
NOHS promotes science to local community In observance of National Science Club Month, which is celebrated throughout September, Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) aims to promote science to the local community. During a recent press conference, NOHS Principal Mario Amaca pointed out, “The community needs to embrace science in order to seek breakthroughs which [will] …