The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Region VI (BJMP-6) temporarily suspended visitation at detention facilities due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. “We are doing this as part of our preventive measures,” explained BJMP-6 deputy administration director, Jail Superintendent Gilbert Peremne. He added, the order, which is effective today, March 12, has been …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
One patient under investigation in Bacolod City
Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran recently revealed the city currently has one person under investigation for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, and they are confined and quarantined at one of the hospitals in the city. The city official, who heads the Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against Novel Coronavirus, said the patient is …
Kick-off your summer adventures at Richmonde
Say “Hello!” to summer and welcome the warm days ahead with a city staycation at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and delight in its premier location, spacious rooms, first class amenities and service, and discounted rates especially for this season. For the whole month of March until April 11, 2020, room rates start at only PhP 4,200 …
SSS-Etiqa continue partnership for enhanced PLP
The Social Security System (SSS) continues its partnership with Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines, Inc. (Etiqa) through the ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on March 5, 2020 at the SSS Building, Diliman, Quezon City. Etiqa, formerly known as AsianLife & General Assurance Corporation, has been the credit insurance partner of SSS since …
Covid-19 forces sporting event cancellations
By Adrian Stewart Co Ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, have resulted in the cancellation of various sporting events across the country. Yesterday, the PBA announced they would be suspending the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup and PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup indefinitely while the UAAP also canceled men’s and women’s volleyball games until Tuesday, …
2020 Summer Olympics
Pinoy boxer advances to qualifier finals Eumir Marcial of Zamboanga City, who recently earned a spot in the 2020 Summer Olympics, advanced to the finals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic boxing qualifying tournament at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan after scoring a 4-1 win over Indian fighter Ashish Kumar. The Pinoy boxer was aggressive …
Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup
Nestea sweeps elimination round Nestea successfully completed a sweep of Class B in the Fil-Sino Asia Brewery Invitational Cup elimination round earlier this week with an 85-76 win over Summit at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym. Meanwhile, Cobra Berry Blast pulled off a 106-75 win over Tiger Crystal Light. Despite Nestea …
Local football teams to compete in Cebu tournament
The Bacolod Monte Dons and Iloilo Ilustrados are expected to compete in the Philam Vitality Kampeon Cup, which begins tomorrow, March 13, and runs through the weekend at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. The Bacolodnon side is comprised of Kyle Bayabos, Charles Dabao, Ilemona Usman, Lean Perez, Kent Guevarra, Leoh John …
Building God’s kingdom
With the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King which marks the end of the liturgical year, we are reminded of our duty to start building God’s kingdom here on earth. Yes, the definitive state of God’s kingdom will be in heaven, but we have to start building it here. His kingdom is actually …
Local football teams to compete in Cebu tournament
The Bacolod Monte Dons and Iloilo Ilustrados are expected to compete in the Philam Vitality Kampeon Cup, which begins tomorrow, March 13, and runs through the weekend at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. The Bacolodnon side is comprised of Kyle Bayabos, Charles Dabao, Ilemona Usman, Lean Perez, Kent Guevarra, Leoh John …