BCPO: Illegal vendors will be directed to relocate elsewhere By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Bacolod City government will soon conduct another round of clearing operations against illegal vendors situated along the city’s sidewalks. According to BCPO director, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, vendor apprehensions will begin this week. …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Teen found dead in Bago City sugarcane field
Police: Victim may have been raped The remains of a 14-year-old were found in an advanced state of decomposition early yesterday morning at Hacienda Phoenix in Bago City’s Barangay Binubohan. Police identified the fatality as Jemiah Rose Oliveros, a resident of La Carlota City’s Barangay Ara-al. Based on initial investigations by Bago City police, the …
Typhoon ‘Ursula’
Price controls imposed for localities under a ‘state of calamity’ The Department of Trade and Industry-Region VI (DTI-6) released their list of price ceilings for basic necessities in localities across the Western Visayas currently under a “state of calamity.” Several municipalities are still under the status after being stuck by Typhoon “Ursula” last month. The …
Four inmates escape from PS 3
Four inmates escaped from Police Station 3 (PS3) in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan early yesterday morning. In a message sent by Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, the escapees were identified as Sunny Capa, Ely Lorence, Michael Peñoso, and Jeffrey Elangos. According to the police official, Peñoso, Capa, and Lorence …
Governors’ Cup finals begin tonight
By Adrian Stewart Co The PBA Governors’ Cup finals begin tonight when the Meralco Bolts and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel kick off their best-of-seven series at 7:00 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The meeting is the third time in four years that the two are facing off in the Governors’ Cup …
2019-2020 ASEAN Basketball League
Macau beat Alab Pilipinas, 98-93 The Wolf Warriors of Macau scored a 98-93 victory over San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas over the weekend in the ongoing 2019-2020 ASEAN Basketball League at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan City. With the score tied at 91-91 with two minutes left in the game, a three-pointer by Julian …
Davis, James dominate as Lakers win 5th straight
Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds and a season-best eight blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers register a 106-99 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. LeBron James added 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for his ninth triple-double of the season as the Lakers won their fifth consecutive …
Tay Tung beats LSIS in the NBTC qualifiers
Bacolod Tay Tung High School eked past Living Stones International School with a 72-70 win during the National Basketball Training Center regional qualifying leg in Bacolod City at the BAYS Center over the weekend. Tay Tung head coach Ronald ‘Yong’ Despi pointed out the team’s numerous turnovers, which resulted in the close game. “I think …
UP basketball team to play in Iloilo City next month
The University of the Philippines (UP) is scheduled to play in Iloilo City next month when they meet Southwestern University (SWU) as part of the UAAP Goodwill Games, which is set to take place from February 22 to 23. According to organizer Rodolfo Go Villaruz, a venue has yet to be determined. UP is coming …
NCAA Season 95
Volleyball action begins Friday Arellano University and University of Perpetual Help will try to extend their dynastic reign in their respective divisions when NCAA Season 95 volleyball competition action erupts starting Friday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Three-time defending women’s champion Arellano U opens its campaign against Lyceum of the Philippines University …