Water Advisory

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September 2, 2019
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Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting service improvements, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Preventive well maintenance Schedule: Today through Wednesday (September 2-4) Affected Areas: NEDF Compound; NHA Village; Barangays Handumanan, Cabug, Pahanocoy, …

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Yanson sibling calls on mother to ‘honor commitment’ to Ceres Mart

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September 2, 2019
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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Vallacar Transit Incorporated, which operates the Ceres bus liner, earlier announced they would close down the 13 Ceres Mart branches located at Ceres bus terminals, a decision expected to affect 217 employees, Ricardo Yanson, Jr. yesterday appealed to his mother, Olivia Yanson, to “honor her commitment” and allow Emily …

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Kane included on the Azkals squad

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September 2, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Five current Busmen made the roster By Adrian Stewart Co After it was earlier reported that the Philippines men’s national football team, the Azkals, called up four Ceres-Negros FC players—defender Carli de Murga, midfielders Mike Ott and Stephan Schröck, and striker OJ Porteria—it was recently revealed Ceres defender Sean Kane was also named to the …

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Creamline remains unbeaten in the Open Conference

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September 2, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The Creamline Cool Smashers remained unbeaten in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference following their 25-12, 25-22, 19-25, 25-18 win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last Saturday at the San Juan Arena. Alyssa Valdez tallied a triple-double on 25 points, 12 excellent digs, and 11 excellent receptions; while Jessica Galanza and Celine Domingo …

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2019 Batang Pinoy

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September 2, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Tay Tung takes bronze in boys’ basketball Bacolod Tay Tung High School won bronze following their 76-66 win over Mandaue at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which came to a close over the weekend in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Thomas Pillado top-scored for Tay Tung with 24 points, Nathan Jundana added 16 markers, and …

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2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

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September 2, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Italy crushes PHL, 108-62 After Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao, head coach for the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, earlier called their game against Italy the “most important” as he believed it was the one they had the best chance of winning, at the end of their 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup game last Saturday …

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2019 Batang Pinoy

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September 2, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Pontevedra wins girls’ futsal The Pontevedra girls’ futsal team captured gold with a 3-1 win over Davao at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which came to a close over the weekend in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The Pontevedra squad, which was represented by Calvary Baptist Academy, was comprised of Aliexa Mae Casi, Hannah Marie …

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Paalam, Menchie

Posted by watchmen
September 2, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.” –Trey Parker I developed a friendship with Dr. Carmencita ‘Menchie’ Robles as a writer for the News Express from 1988 until 1992. Aside from being one of the original figures of the famed Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation-12 based …

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