By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots remained optimistic despite trailing by two games in their 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship series with the San Miguel Beermen. According to Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero, all is not lost for his team despite dropping the first two games of the championship series against the …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-en escape Shimane in Japan B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and the San-en NeoPhoenix barely escaped the Shimane Susanoo Magic, 85-82, in Japan B.League Division 1 at the Hamamatsu Arena. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard finished with 13 points and one rebound in 18 minutes of action as NeoPhoenix improved to …
Marcial to summon Abuevas, Tautuaas after post-game spat
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial and his office have their hands full yet again following the Commissioner’s Cup Finals spat that involved Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva, San Miguel’s Mo Tautuaa, and the wives of both players on Sunday night, February 4. Marcial revealed that investigations were already underway, and he had already been in contact with …
‘Unequivocal objection’; Sugar Council bucks SRA’s plan allowing traders to import
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sugar Council expressed their concern over the proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) which allows traders to import more sugar to address low millgate prices. In its letter forwarded to SRA head Pablo Luis Azcona, the Sugar Council said that even though they all agree on the need for timely …
NegOcc gov’t eyes 4 dialysis centers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is eyeing establishing four dialysis centers in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the 15-bed dialysis center at the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) is operational. Another facility at the Cadiz District Hospital has been completed and is awaiting installation of equipment. …
Bacolod gov’t continues campaign vs. fake biz permits
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government continues its campaign against fake business permits following a recent joint entrapment operation with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). A falsification of documents case was filed against Jaymoun Oliveros, an employee of a portrait gallery shop in the downtown area, after an operation drive was conducted …
Bacolod dancers to join HK’s Chinese New Year parade
A Filipino dance group will join performers from different parts of the world as Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon. The Bacolod-based Barangay Granada MassKara dancers are set to take part in the city’s Chinese New Year Night Parade on February 10. The event, now in its 22nd year, is organized …
Woman killed in road mishap
By Jen Baylon A woman was killed while her husband was injured after their tricycle was hit by a jeepney at Barangay Patic in Negros Occidental’s Pulupandan town on Saturday, February 3. Pulupandan police chief, Captain Emman Anacleto, identified the fatality as 48-year-old Lilibeth Arandilla, while the injured was 46-year-old Danilo, residents of Bago City’s Barangay …
Newly-constructed Cadiz lighthouse now in operation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV) confirmed that the newly-constructed lighthouse near the commercial port in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City is now in operation. CGDWV commander, Captain Weniel Azcuna, said the lighthouse is solar-powered and requires minimal maintenance. Azcuna said the mariners have been issued a notice informing …
Empowering Futures, One Pencil at a Time!
Embarking on a journey of giving back, BACIWA proudly celebrates Water District Week with a meaningful initiative that resonates with our commitment to community welfare. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, we conducted our BACIWA Goes To School, a small yet impactful step towards empowering the future leaders of our community. On February 1, …