By Adrian Stewart Co Jeth Troy Rosario converted clutch baskets for TNT KaTropa as they escaped with a 103-100 win over NorthPort Batang Pier last night in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Trailing 82-73 early in the fourth quarter, KJ McDaniels came up with back-to-back dunks before Rosario …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
2019 UniGames
Over P7M expected from food sales Officials for the upcoming 2019 University Games (UniGames), which will be held at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City’s City Proper district from October 19 to 27, project over P7 million will be generated from food sales when the city hosts over 2,500 delegates representing 40 schools. …
MassKara Cup women’s tournament opens tomorrow
Five teams are expected to compete in the women’s open volleyball division of 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya MassKara Cup, which begins tomorrow, October 11, at the Montalbo Residence along V. Mapa Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay 40. The competition runs until Sunday, October 13. Three teams from Bacolod City—Foton-Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Selection Bacolod-Team …
Cignal HD beats Marinerang Pilipina, remains unbeaten in the Invitational Conference
The Cignal HD Spikers remained unbeaten in the ongoing 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational following their 25-14, 25-14, 22-25, 25-18 win over Marinerang Pilipina Skippers last Tuesday at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite. Rachel Anne Daquis finished with 17 points on 11 attacks, five service aces, and a block for Cignal; while Alohi Robins-Hardy tallied …
UST manhandles UE in UAAP men’s basketball
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) snapped a two-game losing streak in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season with a 101-73 win over the University of the East Red Warriors yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Zachary Huang drained six triples for UST to finish with career-high 22 points, while Soulemane Chabi Yo chipped in …
Basilan-St. Clare forces D-League finals decider
The BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare Saints forced a decider in the ongoing 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup finals yesterday after scoring a 74-60 win over the Marinerong Pilipino Skippers at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Jessie Collado finished with 20 points and six rebounds for Basilan-St. Clare, while Joshua Fontanilla added 14 markers, Mohammed …
Professionalism in the workplace
In my years as a human resources manager, I have experienced and encountered varied personalities within the organization, along with a different company culture. One of the many issues that arise in a corporate setting is professionalism but, before I proceed, the issue of leadership must first be resolved—good leadership skills are essential before exercising …
‘Controversial’ police chief assigned to BCPO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) yesterday confirmed former Ozamiz City police chief, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, will be assigned under the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO). The law enforcement official previously made headlines following high-profile deaths in jurisdictions he led, including Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog in 2017 and Rolando …
P2.5M worth of stockpiled shabu seized in Bacolod City
At least P2.5 million worth of stockpiled shabu was seized late Monday night after the Bacolod City Police Office-City Drug Enforcement Unit (BCPO-CDEU) conducted a buy-bust operation in the city’s Barangay 1. Police arrested 28-year-old Jessel Castillo, a resident of the said place. Meanwhile, the primary target of the operation, identified as Ernesto Calatis, managed …
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) observes every October 10 as World Mental Health Day as a means of raising awareness on mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support mental health. This year, the observance takes a look at suicide and has taken up the theme of “40 seconds of action.” According to WHO, “Every …