PHL meets Guam today By Adrian Stewart Co After opening the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds with a 5-2 loss to Syria last week, the Philippine men’s football team, the Azkals, hope to bounce back today when they face Guam at the Guam FA Field “We lost against Syria and …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
San Beda beats Mapúa in NCAA basketball
By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University scored a 69-60 win over Mapúa University last week in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Calvin Oftana tallied a double-double for San Beda with 24 points and 12 rebounds; while Donald Tankoua flirted with triple-double on 10 points, 10 rebounds, …
Negros Occidental ports strictly monitoring for meat products
Decena: Improving local processing will eliminate the need for importation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial veterinary officer said they have further strengthened protocols in the strict monitoring of meat products amid fears over the African swine fever. Provincial Veterinary Office head, Dr. Renante Decena, said they already have several meat products …
Enhanced surveillance expected for the Iloilo Esplanade
After the Task Force on Moral and Values and Formation found the Iloilo Terminal Market, often referred to as ‘Super,’ was being used as a “sex den” after 14 minors were rescued, the Iloilo Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) said they would be conducting enhanced surveillance along the Iloilo River Esplanade. PSTMO head …
Kapuso stars join Talisay City’s Minuluan Festival
Talisay City’s Minuluan Festival celebrated the Kapuso Fiesta over the weekend, which was hosted by Boobay of “The Boobay and Tekla Show.” The event also featured Rita Daniela and Ken Chan, stars of the much-heralded afternoon drama “My Special Tatay” and upcoming primetime series “One of the Baes.” During a press conference in Bacolod City, …
UNO-R University Week opens today
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) kicks off University Week today with a septenary mass at 7:15 a.m. The formal opening ceremonies are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Opening day will also feature a drum and bugle competition, the opening of various exhibits, the “Basketball ni Nikolas” event, and Mr. and Ms. UNO-R 2019. Various activities …
Four homes gutted in Taculing blaze
At least four homes were completely gutted recently following a blaze at Purok Sun Flower in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing. Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection Fire Marshal, Fire Chief Inspector Publio Ploteña, said the incident started past 9:00 p.m. on the second floor of a home owned by Jeffrey Villaflor but currently rented by …
Government employee, tanod nabbed for robbery in Cauayan
A government employee and a barangay tanod were arrested over the weekend after they were accused of attempting to rob businessman in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the arrested suspects as 34-year-old Eduard Acopan, a municipal employee and resident of Hinigaran; and 32-year-old Gerald Batoy, a resident of Himamaylan City. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office …
Reformed insurgents turnover firearms in Cadiz City
Former Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Bongcayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) rebels voluntarily turned over firearms yesterday morning to the Cadiz City police. Based on information provided by authorities, the turnover was facilitated by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Police Regional Office-6, the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade, and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force. …
NFA to buy rice at a higher rate
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental National Food Authority (NFA) announced they will purchase palay, or rice, from local farmers at a higher price. According to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, while traders are buying rice between P13 and P14 per kilogram, NFA plans to purchase rice at P17 per kilogram. In …