The Bacolod Master Sardines failed to stretch their winning streak in the 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup after recently falling to the Manila Stars, 87-70, at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Bacolod got off to a flat start in the opening half and were down 45-31 at the half before showing …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Rosia beats Palicte via unanimous decision in Manila bout
Renz Rosia won a battle of Negrense boxers over the weekend following his unanimous decision victory over Aston Palicte at the Manila Arena. The Cadiz City native’s win served as a comeback after losing to Thai boxer Karoon Jarupianlerd last September. Rosia was the aggressor early on as he pummeled Palicte with combination hits. His …
Marikina City to host the 2020 Palarong Pambansa
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced last week, following Occidental Mindoro’s withdrawal, Marikina City will host the 2020 Palarong Pambansa. According to a memorandum by DepEd undersecretary, Atty. Revsee Escobedo, who also serves as secretary-general for Palarong Pambansa, the Division of Marikina City was called upon to submit a list of possible sporting venues and …
Why do so many insist on being dropped off at the door?
If there is something that has struck me as odd since moving to the Philippines it is how many people insist on being dropped off at the door, whether it be the mall, restaurant, or some other establishment. From my experience in the United States, along with witnessing similar situations in other countries, outside of …
Delight in a rustic revelry this Christmas at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo
Make the Yuletide merry and bright and celebrate an old-fashioned holiday at the City of Love as Richmonde Hotel Iloilo fills your Christmas and New Year with joy and merriment. Experience a charming getaway in the heart of Iloilo’s most modern and vibrant township, Iloilo Business Park, and cherish a fun and unforgettable adventure with …
Remains found in Murcia identified
Murder may be linked to recent killing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains found last week in Murcia’s Barangay Pandanon Silos were identified yesterday morning after the family of 24-year-old Christian Diputado, a native of Estancia, Iloilo and resident of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, provided information to police. Murcia municipal police chief, Police …
Provincial Agriculturist: Palay-buying program facing challenges
Negros Occidental provincial agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, yesterday discussed some of the challenges encountered with purchasing palay, or rice, from local farmers. Despite the provincial government already purchasing 180 sacks of palay at P15 per kilogram with funds still available, the holiday season has reduced the time in which they can make purchases. He noted, …
Ceneco rates up by P1
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) announced December residential rates are up by P1.06 per kilowatt hour (kWh), increasing from last month’s P9.4019/kWh to P10.4678/kWh. The utility co-op earlier reported a 30¢ decline in rates from October to November. According to a release from Ceneco, 99¢ of the fluctuation were illustrated in reductions in …
P125M hospital planned for Hinoba-an
Following the signing of a memorandum of agreement earlier this week between Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao and Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, the mayor yesterday confirmed a P125 million 50-bed hospital will be built in the town. He said the hospital will be run and managed by the provincial government, who will also fund …
2019 PBA Governors’ Cup
TNT takes 2-1 lead after Meralco blows Game 3 away One more win for TNT to make another Finals this season. The KaTropa survived Meralco Thursday at the Big Dome, pulling off a tough 101-97 victory in Game 3 of the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals. In easily the best game of these semis, …