By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena delivered timely hits for the Shiga Lakes as they took a 96-87 overtime win against the Koshigaya Alphas in Game 1 of the Japan B.League Division 2 finals at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena on Saturday afternoon, May 18. The Ilonggo guard knocked down a basket and two free throws …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Heading, Tiongson join SGA for Jones Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jordan Heading and Caelan Tiongson are the first to commit to the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) Philippines for the 43rd William Jones Cup scheduled from July 13 to 21 in Taipei, Taiwan. For Heading, this is his second time to play for SGA after joining the squad that finished second …
Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder into Western Conference finals
P.J. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday (Philippine time). Washington was fouled shooting a three-pointer and missed the third free throw …
‘Look for other angles;’ Enhance conduct of probe on NPA-related killings, NOCPPO told
Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) director, Brigadier General Jack Wanky directed the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) to enhance the conduct of its investigation into the recent series of killings by alleged New People’s Army (NPA) in the province. Wanky, during his visit to NOCPPO headquarters in Bacolod City yesterday, said the provincial police should consider …
The myth of false dichotomies
impulBy Herman M. Lagon In a world with so many seemingly sharp divisions and binary options, false dichotomies remind us to reconsider our assumptions and seek a more sophisticated understanding of life’s opportunities. Presenting more than two options as the sole ones is a logical fallacy called a false dichotomy. We risk missing out …
Developing our spiritual character and personality
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is always with us, always intervening and directing our life toward its proper end and its fullness or perfection. He is leading us toward how we should be, that is, that we truly become God’s image and …
2 NegOcc cops face probe over ‘illegal gambling’
By JEN BAYLON The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) launched an investigation into two police officers in Negros Occidental after they allegedly received protection money from illegal gambling financiers. PRO-6 director, Brigadier General Jack Wanky said the investigation is ongoing, and they are gathering information on the alleged involvement of the …
DTI imposes price freeze in 3 NegOcc LGUs
By JEN BAYLON The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Occidental imposed a price freeze on basic commodities in three local government units (LGUs) in the province following the declaration of a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. DTI-Negros Occidental head Lyna Joy Cardinal said the 60-day price freeze …
PRO-6 chief orders operatives to sustain drug campaign in W. Visayas
The arrest of a drug-dealing pair here on Thursday afternoon, May 16, is a portent of things to come. Brigadier General Jack Wanky, regional director of Police Regional Office-Western Visayas (PRO-6), said their operations against illegal drugs campaign will intensify day by day. “We should not be contented with this apprehension. This should serve …
North Negros city uses IT to boost social welfare services delivery
The City of San Carlos in northern Negros Occidental is implementing a pioneering initiative called the Social Services System (SOCSERVE), using information technology (IT) to “revolutionize the delivery of social services.” The project, developed by the Information Technology and Computer Services Office (ITCSO) and turned over to its end-user, the City Social Welfare Development …