“It took me way too long to realize that you shouldn’t be friends with people who never ask how you’re doing.” – Steve Maraboli How are you now that the election period is over? The 2022 Philippine presidential election was one of the toughest, most controversial and nerve-racking elections ever. It is no secret that …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Fire hits 2-storey house in Mansilingan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated P750,000 worth of property was either lost or damaged following a fire at a two-storey residence in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan on Saturday afternoon, May 14. Based on information released by the city’s Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire call was received shortly before 5:00 p.m. The …
BIZ LEADER BUCKS WAGE HIKE
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The head of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) over the weekend has voiced out his disapproval over the recommended wage increase for Western Visayas. MBCCI chief executive officer Frank Carbon said he felt like he was about to faint after hearing the proposed wage increase approved …
This ‘smart’ residential condo tower will soon rise in the City of Smiles
Be surrounded by a lifestyle mall, offices, parks, wide roads, and more when you choose to live in Herald Parksuites in Megaworld’s The Upper East By Julien Matabuena Convenience and efficiency—perhaps these are the top two things that come to mind when the idea of living in a smart home is brought up. With …
Lacson, Ferrer retain posts for NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer are expected to retain their posts as the leaders of the provincial government as both maintain huge leads against their opponents in the national and local elections. As of 11:00 p.m. yesterday, Lacson has garnered a whopping 729,154 votes against his …
‘New mayor for Bacolod’: Albee takes lead against Bing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City is expecting a new mayor to seat in the government center as Alfredo “Albee” Benitez takes a giant lead against incumbent Mayor Evelio Leonardia in the 2022 national and local elections. As of 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, Benitez is taking the lead with 153,405 votes against Leonardia’s 95,529. For …
When Depression Knocked on My Door
“One day, you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you are going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.” – Brene Brown I have struggled with depression many years back. Though it was undiagnosed, I was aware of my signs and symptoms. I credited that to my …
‘Love You Stranger’ stars bare heart-warming messages for their moms
They say a mother’s love for her child is immeasurable and that the relationship between a mom and her child is unlike any other. In GMA Network’s upcoming mystery romance series “Love You Stanger,” viewers will get to witness how one daughter’s love for her mother drives her to go beyond her comfort zone. Top-billed by real-life …
Hotel Sogo goes on aggressive expansion amid pandemic
Hotel Sogo has come a long way from its humble beginnings, with the opening of four more branches in year 2021. The hotel has 45 branches nationwide located in different key cities, and more in the pipeline. The hotel continues to live by its mission, since its first branch in 1993, of providing accessible and …
Coco Martin and Task Force 164 Campaigns all around Cebu for AP Partylist.
CAMOTES, CEBU — Primetime king Coco Martin has gone all out for AP Partylist on the last two days of campaigning with a visit to Camotes, Cebu City, Danao and Dalaguete. Accompanied by the members of Task Force 164, composed of Michael de Mesa, Raymart Santiago, Angel Aquino, John Prats, Marc Solis and John Medina, …