By Adrian Stewart Co The Columbian Dyip got their offense going in the second half as it scored a 114-108 victory over NorthPort Batang Pier last night in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jaymar Perez tallied 26 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists for the Dyip; as Khapri Alston earned …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Oro, Plato, Masa Nationwide Culinary Competition
A student’s golden ticket through the gates of culinary opportunities “To espouse a new culinary philosophy of progression that allows our student chefs to shine!” That is the aim of this CSR project initiated by Marissa Dames, the President and COO of DTC Promos Inc. which was launched on September 17, 2019 at the …
I am no longer watching basketball
“…For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe…” –Romans 1:16 During the crucial moments of last weekend’s UAAP battle between the University of the Philippines (UP) and Ateneo de Manila University, my daughter tried hard to get me into the game …
Modernization plans to proceed
LTFRB: Striking operators recorded By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the earlier transport strike conducted in protest of plans to modernize public utility vehicles, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) affirmed plans will proceed. In a radio interview with RMN DYHB-Bacolod, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgara explained, the modernization program will not be suspended. …
Thief mauled by bystanders in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected thief was mauled by angry bystanders and eventually arrested yesterday afternoon after he stole a mobile phone inside the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as Jonalyn Ardeña, a college student temporarily residing at the Greenplains Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alijis. Police Station …
Vallacar employees slam ‘illegal’ layoffs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 50 Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI) employees slammed their alleged “illegal termination” during a press conference yesterday morning at the Negros Press Club. The group said they decided to come out in order to inform the public about their union and claimed they were let go following the return of …
Leonardia: Bacolod City clearing is 94% complete
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday announced the city’s clearing operations are 94 percent complete. During a press conference at the Mayor’s Office, he called it “something that we can be proud of.” The press conference was held as the Department of Interior and Local Government is set to arrive …
Western Visayas dengue fever cases fall below epidemic threshold
The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently revealed the number of dengue cases in the region has fallen below the epidemic threshold. According to DOH-6 epidemiologist, Dr. Glen Alonsabe, “I hope that this will continue.” “Naganubo na nga naganubo na ang aton mga kaso since sometime first of week August (The number of cases in …
P1.3M worth of shabu seized in Banago
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office-City Drug Enforcement Unit (BCPO-CDEU) operatives seized about P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu yesterday afternoon from two suspects following a buy-bust operation in the city’s Barangay Banago. Police identified the arrested suspect as 24-year-old John Carlo Serfino of the city’s Barangay 1. He was arrested alongside …
MassKara Festival 2019
Mayor: Duterte is attending this year By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday confirmed President Rodrigo Duterte will attend this year’s MassKara Festival. During a press conference yesterday, Leonardia said he invited Duterte during a League of Cities in the Philippines meeting over the weekend. The mayor said he asked Duterte …