By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao will have a new opponent for his upcoming match next week at T.Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with American boxer Errol Spence Jr. forced to withdraw due to an eye injury. In a statement yesterday, Pacquiao said he will have Cuban Yordenis Ugas as his …
Monthly Archives: August 2021
Family of robber slain with samurai sword opts not to press charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The family of the alleged robber slain in Barangay Villamonte in Bacolod City has opted not to press charges against the suspect’s victims. Based on the latest information provided by police and the barangay, 35-year-old Ernesto Vallejo was tagged as a “problem” as he was involved in other robbery or …
Outdoormaster donates canopy to BCPO
Another generous stakeholder showed its support to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) COVID-19 spread prevention and control efforts by donating a big canopy for the BCPO personnel manning the established border quarantine control checkpoint. OUTDOOR Master, Inc., a private business entity in Bacolod City, donated to the BCPO border quarantine control checkpoint located in …
Ex-Bacolod City administrator denies plans of running for governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City administrator, Atty. John Orola, has denied plans that he would run against incumbent Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson in the 2022 National Elections. In a phone interview yesterday morning, Orola said he was surprised that his name would even pop up as one of the possible …
Over 100K fully- vaxxed in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga More than 10 percent of the targeted 1.4 million residents or 154,539 individuals have so far been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, in Negros Occidental. Based on records released yesterday by provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, the province’s administered two doses has now reached 216,699, while the …
Still Delta-free yet Bacolod preps isolation facility
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The city government of Bacolod is now making their own preparations against the possible entry of the Delta variant of COVID-19. City Administrator Em Ang said they have already identified several schools which would be used as isolation facilities for patients infected with the Delta variant. Ang said one of …
Iloilo City to register minors for COVID vax
Iloilo City government is considering to list those below 18 years old for vaccines administration by October following the recommendation of the National Task Force Against COVID-19. Mayor Jerry Treñas has already instructed the City Population Office to start identifying 12 to 17 years old with their school ID and parent’s consent in the barangays. …
Beware of elitism, tribalism, etc.
We certainly have to make the effort to develop the attitude of actively reaching out to others especially if they are different from us or if they have positions in conflict with ours. We need to be understanding, compassionate, friendly with everyone, always avoiding rash judgments, the bad habit of finding fault in others, comparing …
Major causes of family conflict
What are the major causes that can lead to intense family and sibling rivalries? In my personal experience mediating family conflicts in Asia, I see a pattern that appears to be a universal event: * The primary love language of a family revolves around money. * Parents and worse, absentee parents, are not united. * …
Creamline sweeps Petro Gazz, enters PVL finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Creamline Cool Smashers made it to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference finals after a 27-25, 25-22, 25-16 sweep of Petro Gazz Angels in Game 2 of the semifinals on Monday at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. Diana Carlos spearheaded the offense with 21 points, while …