The year 2021 was already a history. Whatever happened in 2021 was an experience no matter what, we learned lessons from it. We must not dwell on the past, whatever flaws we made we must forget that and move on. This is now a new beginning, we must begin the year with a positive attitude …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
‘Gliding’ the toothpaste out
Squeezing the last drop or most of the toothpaste out of the tube is about to happen. We used to roll round objects to flatten and get the most out of the toothpaste tube. That is about to become a thing of the past. The technology making it possible is inspired by nature. Thin air …
Iloilo, Negros bolster roster in PCAP draft
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen added depth to their roster during the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) virtual draft on Saturday evening, January 8. The Kisela Knights, who had one championship, one runner up and one third place finish in the first season, nabbed two homegrown players in …
Ilongga Maizo-Pontillas, Negrense Sabete join Petro Gazz
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilongga Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Negrense Jonah Sabete have quickly found a new home after their former team Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors opted to take a leave of absence in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). The Passi City, Iloilo-native Maizo-Pontillas and Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native Sabete have come to terms with the …
Hinigaran mayor appeals not to reassign CIDG deputy director to WV
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hinigaran Mayor Jose Nadie Arceo has written a letter to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Police General Dionardo Carlos, urging him not to reassign Police Brigadier General Randy Peralta to Western Visayas (WV). Peralta is the deputy director for administration of the PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) based …
NOCPPO director, 10 other police chiefs reshuffled
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The director of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) and 10 other police chiefs in the province were reshuffled over the weekend. NOCPPO director Police Colonel Romy Palgue was relieved from his post before 12 midnight on Saturday, January 8. Palgue was replaced by Police Colonel Leo Pamitan, previously …
NegOcc requires swab test for travelers from Alert Level 3 areas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday issued an executive order (EO) requiring travelers coming from areas under Alert Level 3 including those who are already fully vaccinated to present a negative RT-PCR test result. Lacson said the EO No. 21-61-A states that the negative swab test result should not …
Comelec gun ban starts January 9
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) are all set for the implementation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban which will begin on Sunday, January 9, which is also the start of the five-month election period. BCPO spokesperson Police Lt. Liberty …
Learn how to begin again well
With Advent, we are reminded that it is Christ who enables us to get this global picture, since he is the very pattern of God’s creation, and especially of us, as well as our savior after we messed up God’s original creation through our sin. And in the liturgy, especially in the Holy Eucharist, we …
Muntinlupa @ 104
Muntinlupa, as an independent municipality, turned 104 years on Dec. 19, 2021. On Dec. 19, 1917, Governor General Francis Burton Harrison signed the proclamation separating Muntinlupa from Taguig, and making the latter an independent municipality. Since then, Muntinlupa marched, slowly at first, but later rapidly transformed itself from a 5th class municipality into a highly …