There are many stumbling blocks on Manny Pacquiao’s way before he can qualify for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino said the universality rule might not work for the boxing legend as it is reserved for countries that have a tough time qualifying for an Olympic spot. “Controversial po …
Monthly Archives: November 2023
‘Prove yourselves’; Lacson tells BSKE 2023 winners: Fulfill your pledges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reminded the winning candidates of the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to fulfill the pledges they made to their constituents during the campaign period. Lacson said the winners of the polls should serve as proof that their constituents trust them. He also reminded those who …
Benitez names new BTAO head amid corruption allegations
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez appointed Executive Assistant I Patrick Lacson, as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO), replacing Police Major Junji Liba, amid the recent alleged corruption issues in the said office. Benitez issued memorandum 168, which designates Lacson as BTAO OIC effective immediately. He said Lacson …
Western Visayas top cop to winning bets: Don’t insult losers
Winning candidates are urged not to insult losers, which might be a reason for them to retaliate. “Those who are winning, do not taunt the losers,” Brigadier General Sidney Villaflor, regional director of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), said in a media interview. Villaflor said those who lost in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan …
Comelec suspends proclamation of 25 aspirants in W. Visayas
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the suspension of the proclamation of 25 aspirants in Western Visayas on various grounds should they win the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). “They know that they have pending cases. Our suspension order was served to our Board of Barangay Canvassers in the event these respondents win, …
11 homes gutted in ‘Undas’ fire
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 11 homes were gutted following two separate fire incidents on All Saints’ Day in Negros Occidental. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Kabankalan City responded to the fire at Purok 6 in the city’s Barangay 1 around 3:00 p.m., that affected 13 families. Fire Officer 3 John …
Tropang Giga falters to Chiba Jets in EASL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO TNT Tropang Giga failed to protect its homecourt as it suffered a 75-66 loss to Chiba Jets of Japan in the East Asia Super League (EASL) at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna province’s Sta. Rosa City on Wednesday night, November 1. It was the reigning PBA Governors’ Cup champion …
Filipinas bows out of AFC Olympic qualifier
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine women’s football team managed to defeat a tough-fighting Iran, 1-0, but they still saw their AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament come to an end at the HBF Park in Perth, Australia on Wednesday, November 1. Team captain Tahnai Annis was the difference maker for the Filipinas as they finished …
Nuggets mauled by Timberwolves, Celtics stay unbeaten
Defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets crashed to their first defeat of the season in an upset 110-89 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, November 1, while Boston extended their unbeaten start with a brutal thrashing of Indiana. Denver began the season in imperious form, building to a 4-0 start, but were stopped in their …