“An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.” – George Eliot The U.S. Presidential Election pitting reelectionist President Donald Trump of the Republican Party versus Joseph Biden of the Democratic Party on November 3 will be the second consecutive presidential elections …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Burning with desire
Given our notorious tendency to fall into spiritual lukewarmness and complacency, if not coldness, we need to often exert conscious effort to burn with desire and to light up our fire to love God and everybody else. We cannot deny that we often are good only at the beginning of an activity but peter out …
Economic effects of MECQ
Bacolod City residents felt the economic pain and drain as the city reverted to modified enhanced community (MECQ) until September 30. The sudden pronouncement has brought devastating scenarios to businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals, and more so to the local populace. While local authorities may claim that the declaration helps in the prevention of the Covid infections, …
Nietes on Japan, US boxing promotions’ radar
By Adrian Stewart Co Boxing promotions from Japan and the United States (US) are looking to revive the career of Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes, who become a free agent due to the closing of Cebu City-based ALA Boxing Promotions. In a report by the Philboxing.com, Japan-based Tekken Promotions and a USA-based boxing promotion that relates …
2+1 Anniversary Voucher Sale of Belmont Hotel Boracay
Rates start at Php 6,400 per room/night Inclusions are as follows: ● 3-night stay in a Superior Room with complimentary breakfast for two (2) ● Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to and from D’Mall, Station 2 ● Complimentary 30-minute use of paddleboard, kayak, and bike ● Complimentary guided tour of the viewing deck, Cove 3, and …
Shop Safe at The SM Store Bacolod
With a lot of changes almost constantly introduced into our every day lives, new essentials have been added into our to-buy lists. And shopping at The SM Store Bacolod has embraced all these updates – with safety measures. Everyday staples now include face masks and face shields, alcohol and pocket-sized spray bottles, and weather-proof bags …
2 NPA leaders, 7 others arrested in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Joint operation of the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) and Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros island led to the arrest of two high ranking officials of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Barangay Buenavista, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental recently. Arrested by the virtue of …
NegOcc PCG steps up surveillance following massive drug hauls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Occidental was ordered yesterday to step up its surveillance efforts following the massive drug hauls which took place in Western Visayas and neighboring Cebu on September 20 and 21. PCG-Southern Visayas District commander, Captain Eduardo De Luna, said he talked with the PCG …
NOPPO orders probe on P13.5M drug haul
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director has ordered the crime laboratory to closely investigate the P13.5 million drug haul earlier this week in San Carlos City. NOPPO director, Police Colonel Romy Palgue, said yesterday that he wants a purity test be made on the seized drugs and he would …
Drug offender arrested in Silay City
A total of six heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu valued at 54,400 were seized following a buy-bust operation at Severino Street, located in Silay City’s Barangay 2 on Monday afternoon, September 21. Authorities said the suspect identified as 32-year-old Jay-R Villan Roa of Sitio Paradise in the city’s Barangay Rizal was arrested after selling a …