University of Santo Tomas (UST) dominated Adamson University in a 5-0 sweep to remain perfect in the UAAP Season 85 men’s tennis tournament at the Felcisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila on Sunday, March 19. Nilo Ledama paced the Tennisters with a swift 6-1, 6-2 work of Emmanuel Pedrosa in the first singles …
Monthly Archives: March 2023
IN SAN CARLOS CITY: Curbs mull vs. ASF spread
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The veterinary services division chief of Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City made a request to the city council to pass an ordinance creating a task force which would control the entry of African swine fever (ASF) into the locality. Dr. Jeff Reonal, division chief, said the ordinance would be crucial …
City village opposes 150MW solar plant
By Mae Singuay Residents of Bacolod City’s Barangay Felisa oppose the establishment of a 150-megawatt (MW) solar farm project, despite the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) already granting it a favorable endorsement. The proposed solar power plant by Negros PH Solar Inc. will be established in a 133.7-hectare area covering the boundaries of Barangay Felisa and …
House speaker rejects Teves’ leave request
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Oriental 3rd district Congressman Arnolfo Teves was only given until today to report to the House of Representatives after House Speaker Martin Romualdez rejected his request for a two-month leave of absence. In a report on the ABS-CBN News Channel over the weekend, Romualdez told Teves to reconsider …
Couple nabbed, P2-M ‘shabu’ seized
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A couple were arrested after they yielded an estimated P2,040,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Handumanan village, early Saturday morning, March 18. Arrested were Maria Elirica Celis, 39 years old, and her live-in partner Carlo Purillo, 36 years old, both residents of the village’s …
Isabela town braces for Glory Hill pilgrims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental’s Isabela municipal government are preparing for hundreds of pilgrims expected to visit Glory Hill in the town during the observance of Holy Week. In a social media post by the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Isabela, all visitors are required to fill-up an online form. …
10 surviving WWII veterans in Panay honored
Ten surviving senior war veterans of World War II were recognized at the 78th Victory Day celebration on the Liberation of Panay, Romblon and Guimaras islands on Saturday, March 18. Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) Iloilo officer-in-charge Glen Castañares, in an interview on Friday, March 17, said they are among the 25 living senior …
1 dead, cop chief hurt in illegal gambling raid
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A civilian was killed while a police chief and three others were injured in an anti-illegal gambling operation in Negros Occidental’s Ilog town on Saturday, March 18. Suspect Abundio Redoble, 35 years old, a resident of the town’s Barangay Dancalan, succumbed to a gunshot wound to his chest. Ilog …
Kaya turns back Azkals in PFL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo recovered from an early deficit to defeat Azkals Development Team, 3-1, in the 2022-2023 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Saturday, March 18. Audie Menzi, Jarvey Gayoso and Nano Amita converted a goal each as the Iloilo City-based booters racked up their …
Bacolod falters to Nueva Ecija in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles failed to sustain another strong start to suffer a 90-72 defeat to Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Bataan People’s Center on Saturday night, March 18. The Bacolodnons cruised to a 24-13 start behind early hits from Domark …