Barangay Ginebra San Miguel flirted with disaster in their 101-93 victory over Blackwater Elite in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup last Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. After Barangay Ginebra squandered a 21-point lead with the Elite narrowing the gap to 93-89 late in the fourth period, Justin Brownlee’s triple for Barangay Ginebra, …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Visiting a new Boracay destination
I recently visited the Belmont Hotel Boracay, a new property development by the Megaworld Corporation, which overlooks the eastern side of the resort island. During my stay, I witnessed the island’s panoramic natural scenery from the vast sea to the lush mountains and hills. The hotel also offers the Zabana Pool Bar and Trellis Garden, …
The state of Himamaylan City
For the first time in Himamaylan City history, a sitting mayor delivered a “State of the City Address” following their first 100 days in office. Mayor Rogelio Raymund Tongson, who promised a fast, efficient, and transparent administration, offered up some transparency with his statement—it is what the people need. According to the mayor, city residents …
What happened to the basics?
“Nothing is done and things can turn very easily if you don’t respect basics.” –Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris At this point, words like “discipline” and “progress” are just meaningless buzzwords. Politicians and commentators throw them around as if, by virtue of just saying the word, it’s already an accomplishment. The more the public sees …