By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC failed to maintain their lead against Mendiola FC in their Copa Paulino Alcántara opener over the weekend at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas after a second half equalizer proved decisive for the Manila-based side. Striker Robert Lopez Mendy put Ceres on the board early with a …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
2019 UniGames
UP wins back-to-back men’s football titles Anton Guarina scored the decisive goal to give the University of the Philippines (UP) their second straight University Games men’s football crown following their 1-0 win over National University last Saturday at the University of San Agustin field in lloilo City. “This group is a tight group,” said UP …
2019 UniGames
DLSU conquers women’s volleyball De La Salle University (DLSU) captured the University Games women’s volleyball title over the weekend with a 25-17, 21-25, 23-25, 25-17, 15-12 win over De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde at the University of San Agustin gym in Iloilo City. Thea Gagate top-scored for DLSU with 24 points on 16 attacks, …
UST beats Adamson, nears UAAP semifinal berth
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) edged closer to an 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season semifinal berth after their 80-74 win over Adamson University last Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. After taking a 67-55 lead early in the fourth period, UST was held scoreless as Adamson unloaded 12 unanswered points with back …
2019 UniGames
CSAV triumphs in men’s basketball Junior Essakadoualla scored the game-winner for Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) in their 85-84 win over Enderun Colleges last Saturday at the University of San Agustin gym to take the men’s basketball title at the 24th University Games “I am happy to be able to win a UniGames …
The bridge of deceit, nightmares, and frustrations
“There comes a time when deceit and defiance must be seen for what they are. At that point, a gathering danger must be directly confronted. At that point, we must show that beyond our resolutions is actual resolve.” –Former US Vice President Dick Cheney If the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte cancels the much-publicized Panay-Guimaras-Negros …
2019 MassKara Festival
11 schools, 14 barangays set to join dance competition A total 11 Bacolod City schools are expected to participate in this weekend’s MassKara Festival Street and Arena Dance Competition. There will be seven competing in the elementary category and four in the secondary division. Banago Elementary School I, Estefania Elementary School, Fr. Gratian Murray AFSC …
An era has ended
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” –Bob Marley There are no more individuals like Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel, Jr. today—in fact, the country has not produced a government figure like him in recent memory. Instead, the …
PRO-6 dismissal order includes two Bacolod City officers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, recently confirmed two of their officers were relieved of duty by Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) due to alleged involvement with illegal drugs. PRO-6 earlier identified the relieved police officers as Police Sergeant Charlie Lamis Blanza; Patrolmen Angelo Ca-al, Henson …
Mt. Kanlaon alert level lowered to ‘zero’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a bulletin yesterday morning lowering the alert level at Mt. Kanlaon to ‘zero.’ Based on a Phivolcs bulletin, the volcano has exhibited an overall decline in monitoring parameters to normal values since June 2019, which indicates a return to normalcy. Earthquakes …