By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen swept their two matches on Saturday evening, October 9, at the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup. The Kisela Knights opened the night with an 18-3 domination over Davao before following it up with a 17.5-3.5 triumph over Bangkok …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
2021 PBA PHILIPPINE CUP SMB mauls TNT in Game 4, ties semis at 2-2
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen (SMB) imposed its presence from start to finish to defeat TNT Tropang Giga, 116-90, in Game 4 of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Moala Tautuaa led the way with 25 points, including 10-of-13 free throws, …
P150-M E.B. Magalona mall opens
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The P150-million two-storey Saravia Commercial Center Mall, popularly known as “SM” in Negros Occidental’s E.B. Magalona town, finally opened its doors to the public on October 8. E.B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon said it has more than 100 commercial spaces, which are already fully occupied. The second floor is earmarked …
Comelec releases list of candidates in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released a list of candidates in Negros Occidental, with the fifth district of the province recording the most number of aspirants for board members with a total of eight running for the post. The candidates include Anton Occeño (Independent), Pete Bolaño (Pederalismo Ng Dugong …
Iloilo City COVID cases drop below 100 due to vax
The number of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, cases in Iloilo City has dropped to double-digit since October 1. For the first six days of the month, the city posted a daily average of 69 cases, with the lowest at 39 cases on October 3 and highest at 86 cases on October 2. “The city’s …
DBP approves P40-B infra loans
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved P39.5-billion in loans under its flagship credit program that aims to address funding gaps in infrastructure development in the country, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that from January to June this year, a total of 440 borrowers …
Teacher murdered, robbed in Cadiz
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 28-year-old teacher was brutally murdered and robbed inside her own home located at Sitio Canipa-an, Barangay Banquerohan in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, October 6. Police identified the victim as Jessica Ducay, a senior high school teacher at Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School. Based on …
NegOcc not yet keen on easing travel protocols
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As the Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now deliberating on the resumption of ferry trips between Bacolod City and Iloilo City without the need for an RT-PCR test, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is not yet keen on easing travel protocols by removing the requirement for residents …
Locally sources agri-fishery and exhibit opens
An agri-fishery and exhibit dubbed as “Locally Sourced” Fair showcasing locally sourced and locally produced products opened on Wednesday, October 6, at The Atrium, Robinsons Place Bacolod. Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson, together with OIC Provincial Agriculturist, Dr. Dina Genzola, Joseph Sian of Robinsons Place Bacolod, and Gina Banowski of Mailum Organic Village Association, led …
Mga kandidato sa Halalan 2022, dapat tuusin sa mga utos ng Bibliya
Marami sa mga Pilipino ngayon ang nagsasabing nasusuka na sila sa estilo ng maraming kandidato noon at ngayon na naninira sila ng kanilang mga kalaban upang tiyakin lamang ang kanilang panalo. Lumilitaw kasi na ang mga kandidatong naninira, sa kanilang sariling pagpapahayag, o sa pamamagitan ng mga bayarang nagpapahayag, ay mga kandidatong walang nagawang mabuti. …