How can we be objective and fair in our discussions and exchanges when there will always be many angles, layers and spins in which any issue, whether it is an opinable matter or even a dogmatic one, a highly contentious political issue or a long-settled doctrine of faith, is talked about?. In fact, in any …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
2021-2022 JAPAN B.LEAGUE Dwight Ramos bounces back, Toyama stuns Hiroshima
By Adrian Stewart Co Dwight Ramos recovered from a subpar showing as Toyama Grouses scored a 90-74 upset over Hiroshima Dragonflies in the 2021-2022 Japan B.League on Sunday at the FPCO Arena Fukuyama. The 6-foot-4 Gilas Pilipinas mainstay dropped 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field in 18 minutes of action as the Grouses …
PBA postpones Govs’ Cup matches
By Adrian Stewart Co With the National Capital Region (NCR) shifting to Alert Level 3 at least until January 15, the PBA decided to postpone its scheduled 2021 Governors’ Cup matches this week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In an advisory released on the league’s official website yesterday, the PBA was forced to halt its …
Bacolod, Antique tied for Best Performing BHW in WV
The Bacolod City Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Federation placed second in the search for the Best Performing Barangay Health Workers Federation in the recently concluded 2021 BHW Performance Based Incentive (PBI) Awards conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) Western Visayas-Center for Health Development. Health Education and Promotion Officer (HEPO) III Sarah Soliguen said the …
Retired soldier arrested for indiscriminate firing in Ilog
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A retired soldier of the Philippine Army was arrested after he allegedly discharged his firearm on the evening of New Year’s Day at Purok Cory in Barangay Tabu, Ilog, Negros Occidental. Police identified the arrested as 45-year-old Rubin Vidal, a resident of the said place. Ilog police chief, Police Capt. …
LACSON ON LGUs’ TYPHOON RESPONSE: ‘They are doing everything they can’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson also came to the defense of local government units (LGUs) in the province following several criticisms over the LGUs handling of the disaster response brought by super typhoon “Odette.” According to Lacson, any assistance will never be enough for a victim, but the intention …
Lacson calls on Negrenses anew to get vaccinated
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson again called on Negrenses to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In his New Year’s Day message, Lacson said “as we get ready for what lies ahead, we should also recall the trials and triumphs of the past year.” “The road we …
NegOcc records 20 firecracker injuries NOCPPO: Zero stray bullet incident
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) reported over the weekend that they recorded 20 firecracker-related injuries following the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day celebrations in the province. NOCPPO’s record covers from December 24, 2021 to January 1, 2022. According to NOCPPO, 11 of the injuries were minors, with the …
Philippine Army sends out 14 truckloads of relief goods
The Philippine Army sent 14 truckloads of relief goods to Central Visayas last December 30, 2021 through BRP Tarlac of the Philippine Navy. Task Group Cebu of 302nd Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division (3ID) tasked 14th Civil Military Operation Battalion, 9th Marine Battalion Landing Team, and 82nd Infantry Battalion to receive and haul said …
More things in common than differences
We should sharpen our skill in discerning what unites us more than what divides us. While it’s true that we have our biases, preferences, favourites and pet peeves, we should not allow ourselves to be trapped by them. That is why it pays we be sport and game with anyone and in any situation. In …