Negrense leads GenSan over Sarangani in the Maharlika League

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February 13, 2020
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GenSan secures playoff berth Negrense guard Robbie Celiz led the GenSan Warriors in their recent 104-87 win over the Sarangani Marlins in the ongoing 2019/2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. The victory secured their spot in the playoffs. “We continue to learn from all those mistakes,” said …

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2020 AFC Cup

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
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Ceres FC scores 4-0 win over Svay Rieng Ceres-Negros FC opened the 2020 AFC Cup group stage with a 4-0 demolition of 2019 Cambodian League champions Svay Rieng earlier this week at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The Bacolod City-side got to an early start with a goal from midfielder Takashi Odawara in the …

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2021 FIBA Asia Cup

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
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Gilas Pilipinas continues to beef up pool The Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, recently announced the addition of Vic Manuel, Abu Tratter, and Javee Mocon to the pool set to compete in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. The first qualifying round, where they face Thailand, begins on February 20 at the Smart …

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A police officer relieved of duty is no big deal

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
Posted in OPINION

“The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.” —Robert Peel Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) top brass should stop worrying about …

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Tempus breveest

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
Posted in OPINION

That’s from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (7, 29) It means that time is short. It strongly reminds us that we cannot afford to waste time which is a most precious resource we have in fulfilling the ultimate goal of our life. The complete passage goes this way: “What I am …

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BIR: Okay ba ang sports cars na nagkalat sa paligid?

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
Posted in OPINION

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…’Sikapin muna ninyong pagharian kayo ng Diyos, at sumunod sa lahat ng kaniyang mga utos, at ibibigay sa inyo ang lahat ng kailangan niyo’…” (si Jesus, ang ating Diyos at Tagapagligtas at Siyang Diyos Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, sa Mateo 6:33, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya).   *** BIR: OKAY BA ANG …

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Protecting our OFWs

Posted by watchmen
February 13, 2020
Posted in OPINION

We are, indeed, living in interesting times. With tensions in the Middle East are escalating, our government aims to protect and extend services to our overseas foreign workers, to make ensure their safety and security. To that end, the Department of Budget and Management has set aside P1.8 billion in government funds, for the repatriation …

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One killed in Pototan motorcycle collision

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February 13, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

One person died, while two others were injured, after a motorcycle and pick-up truck collided last Tuesday in Pototan’s Barangay Pulot-an. Authorities identified the fatality as 25-year-old motorcyclist Lifedin Pari-an of Mina’s Barangay Tumay; while his backriders, 18-year-old Renhniel Resano and 30-year-old Jenwill Camiro, both of the town’s Barangay Catoogan, were injured and rushed to …

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Man stabbed to death in Guimbal

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February 13, 2020
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A man was found dead at the Guimbal Public Market earlier this week. Authorities identified the fatality as 33-year-old Romdick Rey Dela Cruz of Carles, Iloilo. According to police, the victim’s body was found by a coworker, 27-year-old Jennel Agsamosan. Law enforcement personnel report the victim sustained a stab wound to his chest. Police continue …

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Rape suspect arrested in Talisay City

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February 13, 2020
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An alleged rapist was captured by police last Tuesday along Magsaysay Street in Talisay City’s Barangay Zone 6. Authorities identified the suspect as 52-year-old  Domingo Bionat of the city’s Barangay Zone 10. In addition to the rape accusations, an arrest warrant was issued against the suspect last year by Judge Walter Zorilla of the Regional …

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