La Carlota City guard Edgar Charcos, who previously played for the University of the East and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas, announced he plans to apply for the 2019 PBA Rookie Draft, which is scheduled to take place in December. “Kung hindi ako makuha sa PBA, sa MPBL ako (If I’m not accepted …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Rain or Shine takes down Blackwater
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters ended their losing streak in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup after their 99-82 win over the Blackwater Elite last night at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Rey Nambatac finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for Rain or Shine; while Beau Belga and Kwame Alexander each …
2019 UniGames
Ilongga athletes pick up more gold medals Ilongga athletes Pamela Marquillero and Berna Luz Talaron each picked up a second gold medal in the ongoing University Games at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City. Marquillero of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) won in the women’s 110-meter hurdles; while Talaron, another UST standout, triumphed …
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s very own booze fest
October may be coming to a close but the booze fest continues all throughout the year at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s chic entertainment lounge, BizBar, and its al fresco outlet by the poolside, Zabana Bar. “Guzzle & Grind” from Tuesdays to Sundays at BizBar with the best beer and burger pairing in town. For only PhP …
PRO-6: Bacolod City’s drug problem is more severe than Iloilo City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Law enforcement in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City are currently monitoring seven drug groups believed to be operating in the province. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, identified the groups as the Ramos Drug …
Nearly P1M in suspected shabu seized in Bata
Police Station (PS3) anti-drug operatives in Bacolod City seized nearly P1 million worth of suspected shabu early yesterday morning following a buy-bust operation at Purok Pepsi in the city’s Barangay Bata. Police identified the arrested suspects as 40-year-old Guillermo Lebosana, 31-year-old Ariel Jimeno, 39-year-old Junmar Gerardino, and 34-year-old Regie Saberon. PS3 commander, Police Major Ruel …
MassKara Festival 2019
New MassKara Queen to be crowned tonight A new MassKara Queen will be crowned tonight with coronation night scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall activity center. “The MassKara Festival celebrations are not complete without the MassKara Queen,” said Ayala Capitol Central Mall Marketing Manager Stephanie Soriano. Christine Mendoza, Roem …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day
Resolution sought to allow flower vendors to sell along the road The Market Coordinating and Monitoring Task Force has requested the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) to pass a resolution allowing flower vendors to sell flowers along some public roads during the All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day observance. Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, who …
Grab begins food delivery service in Bacolod City
Ride-sharing service Grab Philippines formally launched GrabFood in Bacolod City yesterday morning. Grab said in a statement, they introduced GrabFood in the city in order to “banner the excellent culinary scene, promote local entrepreneurs, and enable Negrenses to do more and get their favorite food where and when they want it.” Participating food establishments include …
MassKara Festival 2019 Signal jamming scheduled
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) released a memorandum late Monday night announcing the signal jamming schedule in relation to the ongoing MassKara Festival’s upcoming “highlight week.” In a memorandum signed by Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, mobile phone signals will be unavailable beginning on Friday, October 25, through Sunday, October 27, along …