By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod is asking the Bacolod City government to shorten the current curfew hours, as it prepares for the early morning Aguinaldo masses or “Simbang Gabi” next month. In a letter signed by Diocese of Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon addressed to Mayor Evelio Leonardia, he is urging that …
Monthly Archives: November 2020
4 persons jailed over ‘pusoy’
Four persons were arrested on Wednesday night after police caught them playing “pusoy” in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan. Police Station 3 identified the arrested as 26-year-old Marvin Santillan, 23-year-old Mark Arneil Arñerdez, 45-year-old Mattheo Timtim, and 48-year-old Bengie Tusalem, residents of the said place. Police recovered bet money amounting to P192 and a set of …
Drug offender nabbed at checkpoint
A suspected drug offender was arrested Wednesday morning after he was caught in possession of suspected shabu at a checkpoint in Purok Paglaum in Sagay City’s Barangay Paraiso. Authorities identified the arrested as 19-year-old Jerald Ti-in alias “Dodong” of Purok Santa Cruz in the city’s Barangay Old Poblacion. Officers of the Sagay City Police Station …
Iloilo province expands sports varsity program
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. signed yesterday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the implementation of the provincial government’s expanded sports varsity program. DepEd Division of Iloilo Superintendent, Dr. Roel Bermejo, and Iloilo Sports Development and Management Office (ISDMO) head, Dr. Janelyn Fundal, joined the MOA signing. The varsity …
Teaching piety to today’s youth
This may indeed sound like a pipe dream or an illusion, given the way many young people nowadays are, but this simply has to be done. We know that without piety, we would be like branches detached from the vine. Death, spiritual more than physical, would just be a matter of time. So, no matter …
How parents react to modular learning
COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education sector in the Philippines. From conventional “face-to-face” learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) shifted to “blended learning,” pursuing education at home. Thus, parents and guardians are highly involved in developing their children’s educational path. *** Parents are happy to have spend more time now with their children. But some …
Brilliant Ilonggo execs save Dinagyang
“Men are like the stars; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive.” – Jose Marti We all know that Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival 2020 was the only annual festival that survived and was held in January this year before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COIVD-19) pandemic eviscerated the holding of all …
Minnesota takes Edwards at No. 1, GSW picks Wiseman at No. 2
By Adrian Stewart Co Minnesota Timberwolves had made Anthony Edwards as the top overall selection during the virtual 2020 NBA Rookie Draft on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines). Edwards became the 11th straight one-and-done player to be the No. 1 pick. The Georgia Bulldogs freshman guard averaged 19.1 points in his one-and-done college stint. …
Negrense boxer Nietes eyes 2021 return
By Adrian Stewart Co After relinquishing his WBO world super flyweight championship and being inactive for almost two years, Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes is targeting to make his boxing return by early next year. The Murcia, Negros Occidental-native, who recently signed with Dubai-based MTK Global and D4G Promotions, said he is targeting to return to …
2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals: Ginebra turns back Meralco, takes 1-0 edge
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings drew first blood in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after a 96-69 Game 1 domination over Meralco Bolts on Wednesday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Stanley Pringle top-scored with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds. Earl Scottie …