Despite Typhoon “Ursula” pounding Aklan last month, leaving behind P65 million worth of damages, the Department of Education-Division of Aklan (DepEd-Aklan) and the provincial government announced they are ready to host the 2020 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet, which is set to run from February 15 to 22 at the Calangcang Sports Complex …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Local basketball personalities mourn the death of Kobe Bryant
By Adrian Stewart Co Following the surprise death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, tributes from the local basketball community poured out across social media. “You were one of the reasons I played the sport, Kobe,” wrote Ilonggo guard Kiefer Ravena. “You are the reason why I want to be great.” Meanwhile, Senator Manny Pacquaio, who …
30 dengue cases in Bacolod City this year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) has recorded 30 dengue fever cases in the city between January 1 and 11 this year. Based on data released by CHO, the number of cases is significantly lower, down 71.2 percent, compared to the same period last year, wherein 140 cases were recorded. …
Igbaras man strikes son in the neck with bolo
Second slashing incident in the town in recent days A man was detained after allegedly slashing his minor son over the weekend in Igbaras’ Barangay Buga. This is the second hacking incident reported in the Iloilo town in recent days. According to police, the victim arrived home intoxicated and was confronted by his father, 43-year-old …
NPA insurgent arrested for role in Maasin police station siege
Authorities nabbed a New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent over the weekend in Janiuay’s Barangay Aquino Nobleza West. Thirty four-year-old Karma John Suarez of Santa Barbara’s Barangay Conaynay, who also goes by the aliases of ‘Ka Fred’ and ‘Ka Dennis,’ is currently detained at the Janiuay Police Station after being served an arrest warrant for his …
Dinagsa Festival 2020
‘Lewd dancers’ issue apology The individuals shown in a viral video performing “lewd dances” during the Dinagsa Festival in Cadiz City over the weekend met with Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. yesterday morning to issue a public apology. The pair, identified by their Facebook handles, “Boomba Wilma” and “Laura Beatrice Bautista,” are from Silay City and …
NPA insurgent arrested for role in Maasin police station siege
Authorities nabbed a New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent over the weekend in Janiuay’s Barangay Aquino Nobleza West. Thirty four-year-old Karma John Suarez of Santa Barbara’s Barangay Conaynay, who also goes by the aliases of ‘Ka Fred’ and ‘Ka Dennis,’ is currently detained at the Janiuay Police Station after being served an arrest warrant for his …
Our fame and shame
“Festivals cause diseases, since they lighten cares but increase gluttony.” –Apollonius of Tyana The Dinagyang Festival appears to have surpassed other festivals in country venerating the feast of the historical child Jesus. Unlike the other festivals, the Iloilo City commemoration showcased culture and religion alongside tourism and a beauty pageant. The Ilonggo propensity for innovation …
Going on the offensive
In Our spiritual life, we need to always go forward, to advance, to cover more area. In other words, we have to always go on the offensive. We cannot be all the time defensive, though that is also necessary, but as a complement to our efforts to reach our ultimate goal. For our spiritual life …
Sigaw ng Taal evacuees: “tulong pa more, mga kabayan
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Sumagot ang mga Judio (kay Jesus), `Hindi dahil sa mabubuting gawa kaya ka namin babatuhin, kundi dahil sa paglapastangan mo sa Diyos! Sapagkat ipinapantay mo ang iyong sarili sa Diyos, gayong tao ka lamang’…” (Juan 10:33, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** SIGAW NG TAAL EVACUEES: “TULONG PA MORE, MGA KABAYAN”: …