By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed an executive order lifting border control on pork and pork byproducts within the province late Tuesday night, March 21. During the meeting, Garcia questioned some of the policies being imposed by the national agencies in dealing with African swine fever (ASF). “We will craft …
Monthly Archives: March 2023
SRA admin on reported resignation: ‘Not yet’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sugar Regulatory Administrator (SRA) David John Thaddeus Alba said yesterday he has “not yet” resigned after reports surfaced following allegations of illegal sugar smuggling. An anonymous source at Malacañang said Alba tendered his resignation two weeks ago. However, as of yesterday, the Palace had not acted on it. Alba’s …
Removal of TV sets from city hall offices ordered
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez directed city hall department heads to remove all television sets in their respective offices. This was after five city hall employees were issued a notice to explain by the City Legal Office why they were watching a TV program during office hours. On his Facebook post, Benitez …
‘Marijuana’ recovered in Murcia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected marijuana plantation was discovered by police at Barangay Minuyan in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town yesterday morning. Police arrested the 34-year-old Khieno Rubaton, a flower vendor and a resident of the village’s Purok Catugasan 1. Murcia police chief, Major Marc Joeil Reclamado said 14 uprooted suspected marijuana plants; …
Man faces malversation raps
By Mae Singuay A 72-year-old man was arrested for malversation of public funds. Francisco Grupe of Bacolod City’s Barangay 19, was arrested at Barangay Lag-asan in Negros Occidental’s Bago City on Tuesday afternoon, March 21. Judge Mary Jennifer Protasio Arches of the Regional Trial Court-Branch 62 signed the warrant dated March 16. A P60,000 bail …
Sipalay City showcases unique, colorful kites in ‘Burangoy’ fest
The Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City, dubbed the “Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines,” will promote this traditional Filipino culture by showcasing various types made of biodegradable materials during the 9th Burangoy Tourism Kite Festival. The festival, to run from March 23 to 26 and whose name was derived from the words “burador” or kite, …
Iloilo United Royals falters anew in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo United Royals-Cocolife was dealt with another blow in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 92-79 beating by Parañaque Patriots at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex on Tuesday, March 21. The returning Iloilo City-based ball club failed to keep in step with the aggressive Patriots to suffer their second …
UAAP: Adamson pounces UP in bounce-back win
Adamson University Lady Falcons capped the first round of elimination with a rousing victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. The Lady Falcons barely broke a sweat as they carved out a 25-18, 25-17, 25-23 win over the Fighting Maroons at the Mall …
TNT enters PBA Gov’s Cup semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO TNT Tropang Giga leaned on a strong third quarter assault to eliminate Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 132-105, in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday. Roger Pogoy top-scored with 25 points, to go with 11 rebounds, seven assists and four steals, while Jayson Castro …
FAMILY FRIENDLY DEALS FROM TOYOTA AWAIT THIS MARCH SO YOU CAN START THE FUN! FIND HAPPINESS IN A BRAND-NEW MOBILITY PARTNER FOR THE FAM
SUMMER is just around the corner – you know what that means? It’s the perfect time to start planning for your next getaway with the fam! This March, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering payment options and perks that are sure to bring in the fun to your next family road trip. More fun with Toyota’s …