The election fever can be felt already as the filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) started last October 1, 2021. This time around the campaign strategy will be different from what it used to be because of the unprecedented pandemic. This is really a big challenge for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) especially in preparing …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Growing your money during the pandemic and beyond
BPI AMTC remains at the forefront of financial inclusion in the country by making sure that there is a suitable BPI Invest Fund that addresses the needs of their clients, wherever they are in their investment journey. In a previous post, I cited the sad cases of sports heroes of yesteryears, who earned huge fortunes …
Choco Mucho edges Rebisco in AVC tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Choco Mucho edged fellow Philippine-based team Rebisco, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-17, in the classification round of the 21st Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship yesterday at the Terminal 21 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Filipina-Hawaiian Tyler Marie Kalei Mau spearheaded the offense anew for the Odjie Mamon-mentored Choco Mucho, while Marjana Philips also showed …
San Miguel takes Game 2 on Lassiter game-winner
By Adrian Stewart Co Marcio Lassiter scored on a game-winning putback as San Miguel Beermen escaped with a 98-96 win over TNT Tropang Giga in Game 2 of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. With the score tied at 96-all, Lassiter was at …
PDEA agent wounded in Cabug shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was wounded after he was shot multiple times at Purok Kabugwason in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug on Tuesday night. Police Station 9 commander, Major Ritchie Gohee, identified the victim as Intelligence Officer 1 Jason Yayola, a resident of Barangay Canjusa in …
It’s Red vs Blue for Bacolod in 2022
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local party Grupo Progreso (GP) led by incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia revealed their lineup for the 2022 Presidential and Local Elections yesterday morning. Leonardia will seek reelection alongside incumbent Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran. Also seeking reelection in the city’s Sangguniang Panlungsod are Archie Baribar, Carl Lopez, Renecito …
Bacolod records 168 COVID deaths in September
The Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF) has expressed alarm anew over the city’s COVID-19 situation following 168 recorded deaths in September alone due to the dreaded virus. EOC-TF records showed that of the total number of fatalities, 140 were unvaccinated residents, while the remaining 28 were vaccinated persons. City Administrator Em Legaspi-Ang, concurrent EOC …
30 quakes recorded in NegOcc in past 24 hrs PDMPD head cautions several areas of quake-triggered landslides
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) yesterday cautioned residents living near mountainous areas of the province to be on the lookout for landslides which may possibly be triggered by earthquakes. PDMPD head Zeaphard Caelian issued the warning after a series of earthquake swarms between late Monday evening …
Frustrated homicide suspect falls
Facing frustrated homicide charges, a man was arrested through the strength of an arrest warrant at his residence in Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Monday afternoon, October 4. Silay City police identified the suspect as Elmer Latoza. The suspect is now detained at the Silay City Police Station. The court recommended a P24,000 …
Coast Guard District Western Visayas has new commander
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Coast Guard District in Western Visayas (CGDWV) now has a new commander after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) National Headquarters in Metro Manila conducted a joint turnover ceremony on Monday, October 4. Captain Edgar Ybañez replaced outgoing CGDWV commander, Commodore Hostillo Arturo Cornelio, who has been reassigned to command …