San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) closed in on a ‘final four’ slot in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season following their recent 85-82 win over Arellano University at the San Juan Arena. RK Ilagan carried the load for SSC-R in the fourth quarter where he scored eight of his total 20 points; Allyn Bulanadi chipped in …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Petron, F2 Logistics advance to Invitational Cup finals
Both the Petron Blaze Spikers and F2 Logistics Cargo Movers advanced to the 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational Cup finals earlier this week at the Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan. Petron scored a 25-17, 25-14, 25-16 sweep over the Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy; while F2 Logistics pulled off a 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-21 win …
AdMU beats FEU, goes 11-0 in UAAP men’s basketball
Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU) recovered from a flat start to score a 65-55 victory over Far Eastern University (FEU) yesterday in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Angelo Kouame tallied 10 points for AdMU, Ilonggo forward Ferdinand ‘Thirdy’ Ravena III scored a double-double with …
2022 FIFA World Cup
Philippines, China play to 0-0 draw The Philippine men’s national football team, the Azkals, held China to a scoreless draw last Tuesday at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City in the second round of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds. “Every player from the bench, throughout the week, has been …
NLEX beats the Dyip
The NLEX Road Warriors nearly squandered a double-digit lead before escaping with a 117-111 victory over the Columbian Dyip in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. NLEX surged to 16-2 start with early hits from Manny Harris, Ilonggo point guard Kiefer Ravena, and Pedrito Galanza. While the …
‘Juan Dela Cruz’ knows where the bodies are buried
“When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn’t swallow the hypocrisy.” –Barry White ‘Juan Dela Cruz’ isn’t just a suspected merchant of chaos and intrigue, he a sniper and the one who operates a remote-controlled land mine in the Iloilo City Hall. He is a City Hall insider …
Hagibis spawns death, destruction
“…If you do not believe that `I am’, you will indeed die in your sins…” –John 8:24 Hagibis, the Tagalog word for “speed” and “fast,” is the name of a typhoon hat struck Japan recently, bringing rain and flooding, along with death and destruction. Fukushima, where the worst nuclear meltdown took place in 2011, took …
The greener Bacolod City gets, the better
Recent news surrounding plans to cut down the trees along Bacolod City’s Narra Avenue has drawn the ire of local residents, including environmentalists. The basis for the move stems from a proposal to remove the road’s center island as a means of easing traffic. However, some claim there is no congestion along that stretch of …
The Dulcinea Tradition Continues
As a legacy brand in the Philippines, Dulcinea has enjoyed a loyal following of diners who sought the familiar taste of traditional Spanish favorites, especially its iconic Churros con Chocolate. But while generations of Filipinos have grown up with its time-honored offerings, there now rises a new and fresh crowd of diners who are looking …
Espenido promoted, appointed BCPO deputy director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Major Jovie Espenido, who recently arrived to the region, was formally promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel yesterday morning. Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, personally donned Espenido’s new rank during a press conference at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. The PRO-6 director …