After recording their first confirmed case of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, earlier this week, the Iloilo City government said contact tracing has begun. Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) director, Dr. Marlyn Convocar, recently revealed a 61-year-old female from Iloilo City with a travel history to Manila tested positive for the virus. “Rest assured nga …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
NPA declares ceasefire
The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros yesterday received an order from the Communist Party of the Philippines central committee to declare a ceasefire in order to concentrate all efforts in combating the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. According to a copy of the declaration by NPA Apolinario Gatmaitan Command spokesperson Ka Juanito Magbanua, the ceasefire …
Bacolod City imposes liquor ban
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia imposed a liquor ban across the city effective yesterday. According to the order, the mayor said alcoholic beverages violate social distancing rules, noting, “Intoxicating drinks encourage gatherings and close contact among people.” He went on to claim the city government had been receiving complaints regarding violations to social distancing. The …
Political correctness vs moral correctness
Both of them may share a lot of similarities. They can share some common ground. But they too have a lot of differences, and sharp and radical differences at that! We have to be keenly aware of these similarities and differences as much as possible so that we can be properly guided in our life. …
Yesterday when I was young
Cherished memories flow when I think of yesterday, when I was young. Joy intermingled with laughter, sometimes tears, go streaming in the array of emotions－remembrances of yesteryear, when I was young. The song was produced with the collaborative effort of French singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour and Del Newman, a British conductor, orchestral arranger, and music producer. …
2020 Summer Olympics
POC: Postponement is ‘ideal’ for PHL athletes By Adrian Stewart Co Following the decision to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were scheduled to take place in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, until next year due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham Tolentino called …
Chery Tiggo beefs up squad
By Adrian Stewart Co Despite the Philippine Super Liga (PSL) earlier cancelling the ongoing 2020 PSL Grand Prix due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the Chery Tiggo Crossovers announced the addition of Jaja Santiago and Dindin Santiago Manabat to their squad. However, Santiago will not be immediately available as the other …
2020 ASEAN Para Games
Events rescheduled for October By Adrian Stewart Co After initially scheduled to kick off on January 18 but “funding constraints and logistical considerations” pushed the 2020 ASEAN Para Games to a later date, which were then postpone anew due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) recently …
Caguioa unsure on retirement
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel guard Mark Caguioa said he remains unsure about retirement after the 2020 PBA season. The eight-time PBA champion said he will assess his body at the end of the season. “I still don’t know if this would be my final year,” the 40-year-old guard said. “It really …
Man struck by stone in Cabatuan
A man was arrested Tuesday in Cabatuan’s Barangay Calawagan for striking a man with a stone. Authorities identified the assailant as 30-year-old Rasmol Mamon of the said neighborhood. According to police, the suspect and a certain Owe Dago were drinking when a heated argument ensued. Dago reportedly tried to slash the suspect, who defended himself …