The United Nations recognizes every December 5 as International Volunteer Day, which intends to promote the contributions volunteers have made to their respective communities. “Volunteerism is a powerful mechanism to engage people, especially those left farthest behind,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “When people volunteer they connect with others and foster a sense of purpose.” …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Philippine Ballet Theater visits Negros Occidental this weekend
The Philippine Ballet Theater is expected to bring “Encore,” a presentation of performances from their earlier American tour, to Negros Occidental this weekend. They are scheduled to perform at the Talisay Public Plaza on Friday, the Don Alejandro Yap Quiña Cultural Center in Victorias City on Saturday, and Silay City’s Kansilayan Gym on Sunday. The …
Sipalay City official’s home fired at by unidentified gunmen
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The home owned by the Sipalay City legal officer, Atty. Elmer Balbin, located in the city’s Barangay 2, was shot at late Tuesday night by unidentified gunmen. Sipalay City police, said based on their initial investigations, four gunmen aboard two motorcycles stopped in front of the house and opened fire. …
Iloilo unveils P400M ‘refurbished’ capitol complex
The Iloilo provincial capitol illuminated Iloilo City on Monday night as the redeveloped capitol complex was opened and Christmas ornaments and installations were switched on. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., former Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., and Vice Governor Christine Garin led the unveiling of the complex and the Christmas lighting ceremony. The P400-million capitol redevelopment …
Bacolod ‘Best Performing City’ in Western Visayas
The City of Bacolod continues its winning streak after being named as the “Best Performing LGU (Local Government Unit)-City Category in Western Visayas” by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for 2019. The recognition was given during the awarding rites in this year’s Excellence in Local Governance (EXCELL) Awards held at the …
Laborer stabbed dead in Ilog
A laborer was stabbed dead by workmate around 7:30 in the evening Tuesday at KM 110 in Ilog town’s Barangay Dancalan. Police identified the fatality as Rogelio Campo, 40, and resident of the said place. He sustained multiple stabbed wounds in the body and rushed to Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital but was declared dead-on-arrival by …
2019 SEA Games
Despite 6-1 win over Timor-Leste, PHL fails to advance By Adrian Stewart Co Despite pulling off a massive 6-1 win over Timor-Leste last night in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna, the Philippine men’s U-22 national football team failed to secure a spot in the semifinals after finishing third …
2019 SEA Games
Manager: The Philippines will win gold in women’s basketball Basketball competition manager Bernie Atienza predicted the Philippines women’s basketball team will take home gold in this year’s Southeast Asian Games. The women’s 3×3 team won gold earlier this week. “We will win it this time,” she affirmed. “This time around, we’re ready. “We have the …
Ceres FC, Panaad win Sports Tourism Awards
Three-time Philippines Football League champions Ceres-Negros FC and their home grounds, the Panaad Park and Stadium, were recently recognized at the 3rd Philippines Sports Tourism Awards at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. The Bacolod City-based club was named Sports Association of the Year while the Barangay Mansilingan facility won Sports Venue of the Year. …
2019 SEA Games
Philippines falls to Vietnam in women’s volleyball The Philippine women’s volleyball team fell 21-25, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 15-8 to Vietnam in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games last Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Philippines got off to a strong start in the opening set behind Alyssa Valdez but, in the second, …