By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipinas failed to sustain their early lead as they bowed to South Korea, 5-1, in the 19th Asian Games women’s football group stage at the Wenzhou Sports Centre Stadium in China on Monday night, September 25. The Philippine women’s football team opened the game with an eighth-minute stunner as Sarina …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Gilas to open campaign vs. Bahrain amid uncertainties
Gilas Pilipinas is up for a tough task when they open their 19th Asian Games stint in Hangzhou, China. The Filipino cagers will be locking horns against Bahrain, and head coach Tim Cone expects the matchup to be a challenge for Gilas. “I think they are going to be a challenge out there,” the winningest …
‘No Comelec control’: No NegOcc poll ‘hot spots’ to be placed under Comelec watch
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga No village among 51 election “areas of concern” in Negros Occidental will be placed under control by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec-Negros Occidental elections supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said that placing an area under Comelec control requires the approval of the poll body’s en banc. He said the …
Slain ‘NPA squad’ in Kabankalan linked to atrocities in southern Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said the slain members of the alleged New People’s Army (NPA) squad in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City were involved in several atrocities in southern Negros. Lt. Colonel J-jay Javines, 3ID spokesperson, said the alleged NPA members, killed in an encounter on Thursday …
Lacson OKs Bacolod’s requests for MassKara fest
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has approved the requests of Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez for the upcoming MassKara Festival in October. In his letter, Benitez requested the utilization of the Paglaum Sports Stadium for the MassKara Arena Competition and closing ceremony on October 22. Benitez has …
NegOcc PDC approves P981-M in projects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Development Council (PDC) approved a total of P981 million worth of programs and projects during their regular meeting at the Provincial Capitol yesterday morning. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said P636 million will go to different programs, projects and activities, while P345 million will go …
Bacolod sets 30-day payment timeline for dep’t offices
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has set a 30-day timeline for city government offices to process the payment for their suppliers. “This was this issue nga mga suppliers kuno indi na magbato sang amon pricing subong because kalawig magbayad ang city [government],” Benitez said during a press conference at the Bacolod …
Market committee to discuss fate of 19 fish vendors
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Local Market Committee (LMC) will consider the status of 19 fish vendors who failed to avail stalls at the Central Market on Wednesday, September 27. City administrator Pacifico Maghari III said 104 vendor names were included on the masterlist for the raffle on September 22, but only 90 …
Visayas panel to draft plan vs. drug entry in piers, airports
The Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) in Western Visayas will draft a resolution detailing strategies to tighten the campaign against the entry of illegal drugs into the region, particularly in piers and airports. “The RLECC met two Wednesdays ago. We will have another meeting this month. We will come up with policies on …
FEU Lady Tams advances to V-League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws dominated the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 25-16, 25-20, 25-17, in the do-or-die Game 3 of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge semifinals at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday afternoon, September 24. Chenie Tagaod spearheaded the Lady Tamaraws’ offense with 17 points, …