By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently met with the newly-elected Negros Occidental Philippine Councilors League (PCL) officers, led by its president, Silay City Councilor Ryan Gamboa. The post earned the city official a seat on the Negros Occidental Provincial Board and, as a member of Love Negros, the local …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Negros Occidental allocates P5M for rice purchases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has allocated P5 million to buy palay, or rice, at P15 per kilo from farmers with fields measuring one hectare or less as a means of addressing the issue of low purchasing prices for rice. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said they will begin buying rice …
2022 FIFA World Cup
Azkals defeat Guam, 4-1 By Adrian Stewart Co After earlier falling 5-2 to Syria during the second round opener of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, the Philippine men’s football team, the Azkals, bounced back with a 4-1 win over Guam yesterday at the Guam FA Field. Striker Ángel Guirado opened scoring in the …
Marinerong Pilipino beats CEU in the D-League
Marinerong Pilipino Skippers finished the PBA D-League Foundation Cup elimination round with an unblemished slate following their 88-74 win over CEU Scorpions earlier this week at the Paco Arena. William McAloney tallied 21 points and seven rebounds for Marinerong Pilipino; while Mark Yee added 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal; …
Iloilo beats Valenzuela in the Maharlika League
The Iloilo United Royals scored a 73-67 win over Valenzuela Classic last Monday in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Lakan Cup at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Richard Escoto led the win with 20 points, including four three-point baskets; while Al Francis Tamsi contributed 18 markers. Iloilo surged to a 13-4 start on three-pointers …
PBA: Cruz traded for Tratter
The Alaska Aces recently announced they will be sending Carl Bryan Cruz to Blackwater Elite in exchange for Abu Tratter. The trade has since been approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office. Once with Blackwater, Cruz will be reunited with fellow Far Eastern University alumni Rey Mark Belo and Negrense forward Raymar Jose. Tratter will also …
Stallion Laguna blanks Air Force, 2-0
By Adrian Stewart Co Stallion Laguna FC scored a 2-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC last Sunday in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Laguna-based side opened scoring in the 14th minute with a goal from Ilonggo midfielder Jesus Melliza. Fellow midfielder Fitch Arboleda later …
Changing New Bilibid Prison officials is useless
“…Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will…” –Romans 12:2 Ranking government officials are once again rambling on about ways to solve the scandal currently rocking the …
Iloilo Business Park spurs the local economy
During a recent visit to Iloilo City, it was apparent how much the Iloilo Business Park, located in the city’s Mandurriao district, was doing for the locality’s economic growth. The site has since seen the International Corporate Plaza open up to business, which will be another boost to the city. “Once of the main highlights …
2019 MassKara Festival
Countdown to this year’s festivities underway Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently led the official launch of this year’s MassKara Festival at the Bacolod City Government Center. Part of the event included the unveiling of the “Countdown to the Ruby MassKara.” Various city officials took part in officially starting the countdown clock, which is accessible …