We have to teach ourselves to be patient, and rather than just being restrained and moderate in our reactions, let us rev up our optimistic and cheerful selves, knowing that each challenge and difficulty brings with it some grace of God and some precious lessons for us to learn. We cannot deny that in our …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Preparing for a strong rebound
Speaking before the Regis CEO Roundtable Series last May 18, Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), President and CEO of Ayala Corporation, disclosed that “two of Ayala’s most cyclical businesses – Ayala Land and BPI – are priming themselves for a post-pandemic economic recovery. While real estate and banking have been adversely affected by the pandemic, …
Juan Gómez de Liaño moves to Japan B.League
By Adrian Stewart Co Juan Gómez de Liaño is set to take his talents to the Land of the Rising Sun after agreeing to play for the Earth Friends Tokyo Z in Japan B.League’s 2nd Division. The Tokyo, Japan-based basketball squad announced the signing of the former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons gunner via …
Negrense Pagunsan clinches 2020 Tokyo Olympics seat
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense golfer Juvic Pagunsan became the latest addition to Filipino athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be held in late July in Tokyo, Japan. The Murcia, Negros Occidental-native Pagunsan punched his first-ever Summer Games berth after finishing at 49th place in the latest Olympic golf rankings released on Tuesday …
Slain NPA rebel in Calatrava identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) yesterday said they have identified the slain member of the New People’s Army (NPA) following their clash in the town of Calatrava last Tuesday morning. Lt. Colonel J-jay Javines, commander of the 79IB, identified the slain insurgent as Jhonrey Pahayahay, a member of …
Ombudsman-Visayas orders CLMMRH head to answer allegations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas has ordered Dr. Julius Drilon, Medical Center Chief of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), to file his counter-affidavit within 10 days on the abuse of authority and misconduct charges filed against him by the hospital’s former assistant chief nurse, Milagros Atienza. In an …
NegOcc has new PEMO head
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson affirmed that the province has a new Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) head. According to Lacson, Dr. Rebecca Parcon will replace outgoing Atty. Danilo Amisola who will be retiring from the position after a year in office. Amisola was previously a trial court judge …
6 sacked cops given 15 days to explain ‘unlawful arrest’ in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has given the six sacked policemen 15 days to explain the alleged unlawful arrest of then Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo and her husband Felix Mathias Yulo back in December of 2017. NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Abegael Donasco, said former Moises Padilla …
Napolcom dismisses police captain, 5 other cops
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has issued a dismissal order against former Moises Padilla police chief, Police Captain Allan Reloj, and five other cops over a December 19, 2017 incident which led to the arrest of then-Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo and her husband. Based on the order dated …
PDEA: Divinagracia drug group still operating
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Negros Occidental said there are currently nine operating drug groups in the province and in Bacolod City based on their latest monitoring. PDEA-Negros Occidental director Nicolas Gomez said the notorious Divinagracia drug group is among the groups they are still monitoring. Gomez said …