UPHSD Altas comes from behind to beat Benilde

Posted by watchmen
October 5, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) came from behind to secure an 85-83 win over De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde yesterday in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena. Kim Aurin posted career-best 29 points for UPHSD Altas, along with 10 rebounds; while Jielo Razon added 15 …

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PetroGazz sweeps Chef’s Classics in the Open Conference

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October 5, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The PetroGazz Angels extended their winning streak to seven games following a recent 25-21, 25-14, 25-12 sweep of the Chef’s Classics Red Spikers in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Jonah Sabete contributed a double-double for PetroGazz with 12 points and 12 excellent digs, while Jovielyn Prado and Cherry …

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Melliza nets hat trick as Stallion Laguna downs PAF

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October 5, 2019
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Ilonggo midfielder Jesus Melliza completed a hat trick for Stallion Laguna in yesterday’s 4-1 win over Philippine Air Force FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Following a few missed attempts, Stallion Laguna got on the board in the 28th minute after a goal from striker Jowarren Bedia. …

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Iloilo wins battle with Pampanga in the Maharlika League

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October 5, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The Iloilo United Royals pulled off a 76-70 win over the Pampanga Giant Lanterns last Thursday in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Al Francis Tamsi posted 18 points, including four triples, for Iloilo; while Ilonggo point guard Aaron Jeruta added 13 markers. Iloilo started flat …

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Meralco zaps Alaska in the Governors’ Cup

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October 5, 2019
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The Meralco Bolts scored a 101-75 win over the Alaska Aces last night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, delivering the latter their fourth consecutive defeat in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup. Baser Amer tallied with 27 points, including six triples, for Meralco; while Allen Durham fell short of a triple-double …

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Suicide in Iloilo and internet connectivity

Posted by watchmen
October 5, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill.” –Aristotle Iloilo Provincial Board Member Matt Palabrica suspects the most common reason for suicide among Iloilo youth is related to problems with …

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‘Ninja cops’ issue raised against Albayalde

Posted by watchmen
October 5, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“…Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts…” –Isaiah 1:23 To those who observed the recent Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on “ninja cops,” police officers said to be selling confiscated shabu and other illegal drugs, I believe that many experienced hair-raising sensations as soon as a retired …

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39 homes in Barangay 31 marked for demolition

Posted by watchmen
October 4, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

CLO: Eviction notices sent since 2016 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Barangay 31 Captain German Bullolaza, the Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) City Enforcement Team will be demolishing 39 homes in the neighborhood. He noted, on September 30, the CLO served a final notice the owners of the illegal structures, informing them they …

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P100M in loan funding approved for Iloilo farmers

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October 4, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

The Iloilo Provincial Board recently approved a P100 million supplemental budget, which will be distributed in the form of loans for farmers as a means of assistance amid the reportedly low prices of palay, or rice. “We want to help small farmers who cannot access the price of the National Food Authority due to high …

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