By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas said they have apprehended at least 290 road violators during the “One time, big time” operation they conducted last Friday. LTO-6 spokesperson Riza Otayde said the operation was conducted nationwide, and even pointed out it went beyond the numbers they were …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Meralco boots Alaska, advances to Governors’ Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co The Meralco Bolts secured a spot in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals following their 94-84 win over Alaska Aces last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Allen Durham flirted with a triple-double for Meralco with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists; while Allein Maliksi scored 23 points; and Chris …
Iloilo beats Imus in the Maharlika League
The Iloilo United Royals continued their ascension in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League after their recent 73-69 overtime victory over Imus Khaleb Shawarma at the Marist School in Marikina City. Richard Escoto had another solid outing for Iloilo with 20 points and nine rebounds; while Jerson Prado, Rey Publico, and Al Francis Tamsi added …
Ravena set to compete in fifth SEA Games
With Ilonggo guard Kiefer Ravena earlier named to the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, ahead of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which is hosted by the Philippines this year and scheduled to formally run from November 30 to December 11, the NLEX Road Warriors player is set to compete in his …
Negrense boxer KO’s opponent in one round
Cauayan-based boxer Jay-r Raquinel needed just one round to dispose of his opponent, Jack Amisa of Indonesia, in their non-title bout over the weekend at the Caesars Bluewaters Dubai in the UAE. The win was the Negrense boxer’s second consecutive victory this year after earning the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation flyweight title against Japanese …
Rebisco Volleyball League
Tay Tung wallops Iligan City in opener Bacolod Tay Tung High School made quick work of Iligan City National High School, scoring a 25-14, 25-9 win over the weekend to open the 2019 Rebisco Volleyball League national finals at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Alyssa Bertolano, Shane Carmona, Joan Monares, and Erika …
The ‘plight’ of the house helper
Numerous households across the country are dependent on their house helpers (today’s euphemism for the term “maid”). Step into any home, they are often seen cleaning, cooking, gardening, among a myriad of other tasks. While many are hardworking and devote endless hours to the families they serve, there is an odd (and rather aggravating) habit …
PRO-6 ‘greenlights’ the apprehension of e-cigarette users
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) has given the “greenlight” for police units across the Western Visayas to apprehend individuals caught using e-cigarettes, or vaping, in public. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, said, based on a memorandum received from Philippine National Police headquarters, they were given the directive to arrest …
DOT event to highlight Antiqueño heritage
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippine Harvest event, which is scheduled to take place next weekend, from November 29 to December 1, at Central Square in Bonifacio Global City, is expected to present various aspects of Antiqueño heritage. “The spotlight will be put on our indigenous textiles,” said DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “These fabrics made …
Negros Grace Pharmacy owner barred from office, branches
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Corazon Lo, owner and founder of the Negros Grace Pharmacy chain, yesterday revealed she has been barred entry to her own office as well all retail branches. During a press conference yesterday, she said it pains her and is saddened by the situation. She is currently in a legal dispute …