By Adrian Stewart Co Creamline-Philippines had its best finish in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Women when it landed at sixth in the 2022 edition, which closed on Monday night, August 29, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. The Philippine representatives put up a gallant stand in the entire game before bowing to …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: Clarkson carries Gilas Pilipinas past Saudi
By Adrian Stewart Co Gilas Pilipinas overcame a lethargic opening quarter before cruising to an 84-46 rout of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday night, August 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson spearheaded the …
Reward up for Calatrava NPA leader in village chief’s murder
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) has offered a P300,000 reward to anyone who could give them information that would lead to the capture of the New People’s Army (NPA) leader only identified by his alias as “Arnel Tapang.” Tapang’s group is believed to be responsible for the murder …
SRA welcomes proposal to increase agency’s 2023 budget
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has welcomed a proposal to increase the agency’s budget for 2023. SRA acting administrator David Thaddeus Alba said the country’s sugar industry is in dire need of programs to be implemented so they can increase productivity. Alba said with the national government’s thrust on food …
Silay police tracing origin of seized ‘shabu’ worth P21.2-M
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Silay City Police Station is now tracing the origin of the P21.2 million worth of suspected shabu seized in two separate operations over the weekend. In a radio interview, police station Commander Colonel Mark Anthony Darroca said the suspected shabu seized in both operations have originated from Luzon, however, …
NegOcc gov’t centralizes purchasing of supplies, fuel
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga To adapt to the slashing of the budget of local government units (LGUs) across the country, the Negros Occidental provincial government has implemented a centralized purchasing of its supplies and fuel needs. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said they are meeting with the departments and they will give them the …
death toll now at 24: NEGOCC DENGUE CASES CONTINUE TO RISE
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The dengue cases in Negros Occidental continue to rise as the province records 181 new cases based on the Department of Health in Western Visayas’ (DOH-6) Dengue Morbidity Week No. 33 from August 14 to 20, 2022. Based on the data released yesterday morning, the province’s total dengue cases is …
Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide to resume signature door-to-door ministry
On September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their well-known door-to-door ministry. A special global campaign will be launched at that time to offer members of the public a free interactive Bible course. “We are all excited to go back to doing our door-to-door ministry, an activity for which we are recognized by the community,” …
Jordan Clarkson assures Gilas stint in 2023 FIBA World Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson assured of his return as Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the country with Japan and Indonesia. The Utah Jazz guard has committed to arrive in the Philippines six weeks before the formal World Cup competition next year …
Jayson Castro shows way as TNT ties at 2-2
By Adrian Stewart Co Jayson Castro had a vintage showing as TNT Tropang Giga cruised to a 100-87 beating of San Miguel Beermen in Game 4 of the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night, August 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After seeing their double-digit lead in the first half turned to a …