Leonardia: City remains free of Covid-19 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Negros Occidental provincial government earlier revealed the final patient under investigation for coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, tested negative, the Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against the Novel Coronavirus yesterday announced there are currently five patients under monitoring. During a press conference yesterday, …
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Police officer dead following NPA encounter in Janiuay
Jose Percival Estocada Command claims responsibility A police officer was left dead following an encounter between the Philippine National Police and the New People’s Army (NPA) last Wednesday in Janiuay’s Barangay Aglobong. Authorities identified the fatality as 29-year-old Police Captain Efren Espanto of La Carlota City, who served as team leader for the Reconnaissance Company …
Ilonggo drug offender found dead in Bacolod City
The remains of a suspected drug offender from Iloilo were found yesterday morning by local residents in an empty lot in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug. Through identification found in the victim’s possession, authorities were able to identify the fatality as Nathan Serudo of Pavia, Iloilo. Police Station 9 (PS9) commander, Police Captain Jonito Pastrana, said, …
Rape suspect killed in Kabankalan City shootout
An alleged rapist was killed early yesterday morning after engaging in a gun battle with police in Kabankalan City’s Barangay Tampalon. Police identified the fatality as Ricar Loberas, a resident of the said area with an outstanding arrest warrant on rape charges, issued by Judge Rodney Magbanua of the Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court-Branch 61. …
Swim and survive training
Story and photos by Emmanuel Canto Summer is fast-approaching, which means locals from all walks of life are looking forward to a getaway. During Holy Week, which is today considered a time for a vacation, many look to escape the city for cooler locales. Travelers visits beaches, mountains, resorts, and water parks; however, many of …
2019-2020 MPBL Playoffs
Iloilo faces Basilan By Adrian Stewart Co The Iloilo United Royals are set to meet the Basilan Steel in the first round of the 2019/2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup playoffs, which kicks off next week. Game 1 of the best-of-three series will take place on Wednesday, February 19, at the Strike Gym in …
2020 WVPRISAA Meet
LOPTTA-USLS wins The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association-University of St. La Salle (LOPTTA-USLS) won during the table tennis competition at the 2020 Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) Meet last week at Robinsons Place Roxas in Capiz. The women’s team, comprised of Mariella Mabaquiao, Angeli Bayang, Cherrica Michelle Uytiepo, Alyssa Kyla Tolosa, and Ashley Ann …
Negrense athletes continue to win gold at national taekwondo competition
Negrense taekwondo athletes recently won more gold medals at the 2020 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation/PLDT Home Ultera National Carlos Palanca, Jr. Taekwondo Championships at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. In the poomsae division, which is comprised of basic attack and defense motions associated with the martial art, Jamie Hannah Agaloos of …
PBA coaches weigh in on Fajardo, Slaughter absence
In light of the news that both San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel center Greg Slaughter will not participate in the upcoming 2020 PBA Philippine Cup, which begins on March 8, PBA coaches have chimed in on how it will impact the conference. “Malaking bagay for us na wala …
Philippine Army Lady Troopers win Talisay City exhibition
Premier Volleyball League team Philippine Army Lady Troopers defeated the University of St. La Salle last weekend in the 1st Mayor Neil Lizares III Volleyball Exhibition Game at the Talisay City gym. The PVL team included opposite hitter Jovelyn Gonzaga of Guimaras and Ilongga outside hitter Nerissa Bautista, along with Mary Jean Balse, Honey Royce …