By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A family who lost their house in a fire last May 26, 2021 got their new house courtesy of the local government unit (LGU) of Mabinay and the Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB). The newly-constructed house was officially turned over to Victorino Beronio on Father’s Day, June 20, at …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Uncle throws grenade at niece’s house
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police are currently conducting a manhunt operation against a man who allegedly threw a grenade at the house of his niece at Sitio Anangge in Murcia town’s Barangay Buenavista. Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old Jimmy Alimaña, a resident of the said place. Police Captain Jerald Muya, Murcia town police …
Dad did not die in vain
Dad was deeply loved by his family, friends and colleagues and we can’t put into words the loss that will be felt by his passing. He knew this day would come and he prepared all of us. And for that, we are eternally grateful. In a virtual memorial service to honor the passing of George, …
Priests are overworked, isolated, etc.
The care for priests should step out of the impersonal bureaucratic mold. The relation between bishops and priests and among priests should be fraternal and friendly. If this atmosphere is missing, something drastic and immediate should be done to resolve it. A news item recently from the US reported that many American priests are stressed …
Negros Kingsmen split matches in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen settled for another split in their two matches during the rare Monday evening schedule of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup. The Kingsmen opened the night with an 18-3 defeat to San Juan Predators, before bouncing back against Rizal Batch Towers, 14-7, for …
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAYOFF | Kaya-Iloilo faces Shanghai
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo will vie for a spot in the AFC Champions League when it faces Shanghai Port of China in a playoff match tonight at the Leo Stadium in Bueng Yitho, Thailand. A victory in the match scheduled at 10:00 p.m. tonight is vital for the Iloilo City-based football club …
Pag-IBIG Fund MP2 Savings hits record-high P10.7-B in Jan-May 2021
Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved P10.67 billion under the agency’s voluntary Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) Savings program in the first five months of the year, setting another record-high despite the ongoing health crisis, top officials of the agency said on Monday, June 21. “We are happy to report that despite the impact of the pandemic …
NPA insurgent killed in Calatrava strike operation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged insurgent from New People’s Army (NPA) was killed while four of his comrades managed to escape after soldiers from the 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) conducted a strike operation at Sitio Icugan, Barangay Minapasok in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town early yesterday morning. Authorities have yet to identify the dead …
Lack of cooperation blamed for COVID spike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson blamed the lack of cooperation of the public to the continuing rise of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, cases in the province. Lacson said this is evident in areas far from the centers of cities and towns where people do not even wear masks. …
CLMMRH head bucks proposal to ditch face shields
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The hospital chief of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City has voiced out his opposition to the proposal of the national government to no longer require face shields. CLMMRH head Dr. Julius Drilon explained that face shields have increased the protection rate for individuals. He …