Bacolod City high school heads to 3×3 national finals

Posted by watchmen
October 1, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod City National High School will be competing in the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) 3×3 U-18 national finals, which are scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30 at Robinsons Place Manila. The school advanced after winning the girls’ division of the SBP 3×3 U-18 regional finals over the …

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UST, DLSU advance to the UAAP beach volleyball semis

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October 1, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and De La Salle University (DLSU) both recently advanced to the 82nd UAAP women’s beach volleyball semifinals with each picking up a twice-to-beat advantage. UST earned their spot following a 21-12, 21-11 win over the University of the East; while DLSU pulled off a 21-15, 21-19 victory over Ateneo …

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San Miguel wallops Alaska in the Governors’ Cup

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October 1, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

The San Miguel Beermen scored a 109-83 victory over the Alaska Aces in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup over the weekend at the Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Dezmine Wells tallied 25 points and seven rebounds for the Beermen; while Terrence Romeo chipped in 18 markers; as June Mar Fajardo, Alex Cabagnot, Kelly Nabong, …

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CPU wins Bacolod City volleyball tournament

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October 1, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Central Philippine University (CPU) captured the women’s division of the 4th Brother’s Cup Volleyball Collegiate Invitational last Sunday after defeating the University of St. La Salle (USLS) at the USLS covered court in Bacolod City. The team also picked up several individual awards including Shyrel Ambrocio winning Most Valuable Player and Best Setter, Ritchelle Amuan …

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AdMU dismantles UP in UAAP men’s basketball

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October 1, 2019
Posted in SPORTS

Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) delivered an 89-63 beatdown of the University of the Philippines (UP) over the weekend in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Angelo Kouame tallied 19 points, 15 rebounds, and seven blocks for AdMU; while Matt Nieto added 18 markers, five rebounds, and three assists; William …

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Is the public transport sector deserving of public sympathy?

Posted by watchmen
October 1, 2019
Posted in OPINION

This topic has been discussed in the past and, given the transport strike jeepney operators, along with tricycles and taxis, are conducting, the public is once again being subject to the cries of those in the industry claiming they are only trying to maintain a “livelihood.” On the surface, a massively oversaturated industry sector with …

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Nava’s hubris

Posted by watchmen
October 1, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. ‘Good pride’ represents our dignity and self-respect. ‘Bad pride’ is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.” –John C. Maxwell The is only one explanation behind Guimaras lone district Rep. Lucille Nava reportedly ripping Iloilo City lone district Rep. Julienne Baronda, …

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Driving the terrain of Don Salvador Benedicto

Posted by watchmen
October 1, 2019
Posted in COMMUNITY

By Emmanuel Canto   I recently took part in the 1st Negros Ford Media Drive, which began at the Ford showroom in Talisay City, traveling through the city’s Barangay Concepcion, and to Don Salvador Benedicto. One of the perks of the drive was visiting certain places along the way, along with trying authentic dishes. One …

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Transport sector protests rising oil prices, TRAIN Law

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October 1, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

Hundreds forced to seek commuting alternatives By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After earlier indicating yesterday’s transport strike was being conducted in opposition to the transport modernization program proposed by the President Rodrigo Duterte administration, demonstrators yesterday took aim at rising oil prices and the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. United Negros Drivers …

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Governor warns farmers on fall armyworm infestation

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October 1, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

After a fall armyworm infestation was confirmed in La Carlota City and La Castellana, the Negros Occidental provincial government warned local farmers about the pest, which attacks rice, corn, soybeans, sugarcane and some vegetables. According to a memorandum from the Bureau of Plant Industry from last May, the destructive pest has a high reproductive rate …

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