Dinagyang Festival 2020

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

CPU, Iloilo Selection win futsal titles Central Philippine University (CPU) and the Iloilo Selection recently won the 1st Dinagyang Futsal Invitational Championship at the Jaro covered gym in Iloilo City. CPU won the men’s division following a 7-5 win over Cabatuan, while the team representing Iloilo won the women’s side and Barotac Nuevo finished in …

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PHL wins Dubai basketball tournament opener over the UAE

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

Mighty Sports-Philippines recently opened the 31st Dubai International Basketball Championships with an 88-82 win over the United Arab Emirates at the Shabab Al Ahli Club. The Philippine side set the tone early with an 11-2 start behind Andray Blatche, Jamie Malonzo, and Mikey Williams; however, the UAE narrowed their deficit in the second quarter and …

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Iloilo falls to San Juan in the Maharlika League

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo United Royals fell 70-67 last Thursday to the San Juan Knights in the ongoing 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Down by as much as 12 points in the fourth quarter, Royals center Rey Publico spearheaded a huge 12-1 blast to get …

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EAC hosts basketball tryouts in Iloilo City next weekend

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January 27, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) will be holding basketball tryouts next weekend, Saturday, February 1, at the Santa Clarita International School, which is located at the Puerto Real de Iloilo in Iloilo City’s La Paz district. Tryouts are set to commence at 1:00 p.m. “This tryout is open to all Western Visayas players ages 21 and …

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We just can’t believe the boss is dead (Part 2)

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in OPINION

I wrote about the sudden death of the chairman and founder of Company B, a $200 million family business with regional presence in Vietnam and Singapore. Sir KB (names have been changed to protect the family’s privacy) as he was fondly called died of a massive heart attack. Long-time executive Jack, Group head of HR …

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Capture Muller and Britanico’s killers

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in OPINION

“This thing that men call justice, this blind snake that strikes men down in the dark, mindless with fury, keep your hand back from it, pass by in silence.” –Maxwell Anderson Forensic science, which has proven to be miraculous and credited in solving complicated crimes, will play a major role in identifying the killers of …

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Mga kritiko ni Solidum: mga dalubhasa din ba?

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in OPINION

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… ‘Amang banal, ingatan mo po sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, ang pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin, upang kung paanong ikaw at ako ay iisa, gayundin naman sila’y maging isa’….” (Si Jesus, ang ating Diyos at Tagapagligtas na Siyang Diyos Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, sa Juan 17:11, Ang …

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Angels and demons

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in OPINION

We have to be aware of their presence, purpose, function and activities in our life. They, for sure, are real beings, as real as you and me. They are not fictional characters, or some merely literary devices meant to make a point or teach us a lesson. They are always around. Their interventions and interferences …

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SM City Bacolod hosts Angels Walk this weekend

Posted by watchmen
January 27, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

SM City Bacolod will be hosting an Angels Walk for Autism this Sunday, January 26, in observance of National Autism Consciousness Week. The event will also be taking place across the country at other SM Malls including the SM Mall of Asia, SM City Cebu, SM City Davao, among other locations. The Autism Society Philippines …

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Vice mayor lauds Espenido’s anti-drug approach

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January 27, 2020
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Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran lauded the anti-drug approach by Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, in Barangay Banago, calling it “effective.” According to the city official, Espenido’s actions are part of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council information and education campaign in order to encourage local residents …

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