The PBA announced 14 teams are set to compete in the inaugural PBA 3×3 basketball tournament. “All 12 [PBA teams] will participate in the 3×3, along with two other teams,” explained PBA Board Vice Chairman Bobby Rosales. “These teams will be divided into two groups of seven [and] there will be a total of 42 …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup
Summit, Cobra Berry Blast advance to semis Summit and Cobra Berry Blast advanced to the Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup Class B semifinals last week at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym. Summit pulled off a 69-65 upset victory over Sunkist while Cobra Berry Blast beat Vitamilk. Arvin Gustilo produced his …
2020 PFL kick off pushed to next month
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announced the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) will be pushed back due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19; particularly with the ban on mass gatherings and recently-implemented community quarantine over Metro Manila. After initially scheduled to kick off on Saturday, March …
In the name of the Republic
The caption of the quo warranto petition filed by the Office of the Solicitor General against television network ABS-CBN reads, “Republic of the Philippines, represented by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida, petitioner, versus ABS-CBN Corporation and ABS-CBN Convergence, Inc., respondents.” The Solicitor General is thus representing himself to be representing the Republic in the action …
Looking back and looking forward
The week between the Solemnity of Christ the King (Nov. 25) and the first Sunday of Advent (Dec. 2), which marks the end and the beginning, respectively, of the Church’s liturgical year, is a good occasion to make a review of the year that passed and a plan for the year to come. I believe …
Mga Bible verses sa FB, balewala lang
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Kung makikinig kayo sa tinig ng Diyos, at susunod sa Kaniyang mga utos… itatampok Niya kayo sa lahat ng mga bansa. Mapapasa-inyo ang lahat ng mga pagpapalang ito, kung makikinig lamang kayo sa tinig ng Diyos at susunod sa Kaniyang mga utos…” (Deuteronomio 28:1-2, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** AND KNK, …
VMA emergency response team turns 20
The Visayan Maritime Academy Civic Action Group for Emergency Response Services (VMA CAGERS) recently celebrated their 20th year as a local civic group. The association has been consistent in their role as an advocacy group for campus safety by providing emergency and rescue services. They also foster friendship and camaraderie among students, along with faculty …
Man shot in the City Proper district
A man was shot yesterday in Barangay Veterans Village, located in Iloilo City’s City Proper district. Authorities identified the victim as Jobo Gallantes of the said barangay, who is currently confined at St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo. According to police, the incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. after the victim told the suspect, identified as Jerry Noquera …
Jaro police encounter difficulties with probe into murdered ex-con
The Jaro Police Station has encountered difficulties while investigating last Friday’s killing of 49-year-old Eljun Ledesma, a San Isidro resident and former convict who was jailed on drug charges. According to local police chief, Police Captain Eduardo Siacon, they have “no idea” why he was killed. The fatality was killed while riding a tricycle driven …
Iloilo City suspends ‘non-essential’ entries
Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas issued an executive order suspending non-essential entry into the city. Non-essential entry includes those entering via ferry service or Roll-On/Roll-Off; along with those who are “immunocompromised,” or having an impaired immune system; The order runs until April 14. …