One patient remains under investigation in Bacolod City

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in HEADLINE

According to Bacolod City Health Office records provided yesterday, one patient remains under investigation for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) in the city and is confined at an undisclosed hospital. Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, chairman of the Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against the Novel Coronavirus, confirmed there were a total eight patients under …

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2020 AFC Cup

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

Kaya FC takes on Shan United this afternoon By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo begins their 2020 AFC Cup against 2019 Myanmar National League champions Shan United this afternoon. The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. (PHT) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. With the recent addition of new players and coaches, Kaya FC …

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Escoto, Javelona among 2020 MPBL All-Stars

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February 12, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

Richard Escoto of the Iloilo United Royals and Bacolod Master Sardines player Pao Javelona were both named to the South All-Star team set to compete in tomorrow’s 2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League All-Star Game at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Two other Negrenses were also selected, Davao Occidental Tigers power forward …

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2021 FIBA Asia Cup

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

Ravena admits feeling pressure as team captain Ilonggo guard Kiefer Ravena admitted to feeling pressure after he was named captain of the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, set to participate in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. “May pressure, of course, but hindi ko inaako lahat (Of course, I feel pressure but I …

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USLS-IS retains NOPSSCEA football title

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February 12, 2020
Posted in SPORTS

The University of St. La Salle-Integrated School (USLS-IS) Under-10 team recently retained their Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association football title after scoring a 1-0 win over Trinity Christian School at the STI-West Negros University football field in Bacolod City. Midfielder Tavey Andrew Limas scored the decisive goal in the 30th minute. Playing …

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Better postponed than sorry

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in OPINION

“Better a thousand times careful than once dead.” Anything concerning public health should take priority, which is why, amid the ongoing threat from the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. postponed the 2020 Paraw Regatta Festival. When people are confused, afraid to join the crowd, …

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The restlessness of love

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in OPINION

There’s an undeniable restlessness when we are truly in love. With love, we cannot afford to remain idle and passive. Love will always set us on fire, making us fervent, passionate, driven, zealous. No difficulty or problem can stop it. Boredom has no place in love. Love will always find a way around obstacles. Love …

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Prayer warriors: kailangan ng RP vs. nCoV

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February 12, 2020
Posted in OPINION

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…’Pakatandaan ninyo: ang nananalig sa akin ay makakagawa ng mga ginagawa ko, at higit pa kaysa rito’…” (si Jesus, ang ating Diyos at Tagapagligtas, Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, sa Juan 14:12, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya).   *** PRAYER WARRIORS KAILANGAN NG RP VS. NCOV, AT IBA PANG MGA PROBLEMA: Prayer warriors. …

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The current state of Don Salvador Benedicto

Posted by watchmen
February 12, 2020
Posted in OPINION

Don Salvador Benedicto was founded through sacrifices by the late Nehemias ‘Nene’ dela Cruz and his wife, former Mayor Cynthia dela Cruz, who took on the challenge of leading local residents when the town had not yet developed – streets were not yet concreted nor had the farm-to-market road been established. At that time, a …

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PRO-6 warns local businesses about counterfeit money

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February 12, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

After 24-year-old Mailen Omar was arrested earlier this week at the Guimbal Public Market, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) issued a warning to local businesses about counterfeit money. “This is a reminder to store owners and businessmen to kindly verify peso bills so they do not become a victim of some people who are using fake …

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