The top official of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army on Tuesday, August 13, said no rebel recruitment activities had been monitored in schools and universities in Western Visayas. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas, 3ID commander Major General Marion Sison said their intelligence reports showed no new students were joining …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Missing teen found dead
A teenage girl was found dead in the sugarcane plantation at Barangay Cubay’s Hacienda San Roque in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 15-year-old Pearl Joy Galve, a resident of Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag. She was found to be in an advanced state of decomposition. Galve, a Grade …
DOJ prepping for Teves repatriation
Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla said yesterday the government is optimistic and preparing for the repatriation of fugitive former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves, Jr. “We are preparing for his delivery and return to the Philippines,” Remulla told reporters on the status of the case. He underscored the importance of transnational cooperation between member states of the International …
Blood sample testing for ASF ongoing in NegOr towns
Authorities are conducting tests on blood samples of hogs in Negros Oriental towns and cities following the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Valencia recently. Alejandro Rafal, head of the Department of Agriculture-Provincial Agriculture Technology Coordinating Office told the Philippine News Agency on Monday, August 12, that his office received reports of supposed …
3 arrested in P41.3-M shabu bust in Bacolod City
More than six kilograms of suspected shabu worth P41.344 million were seized during a buy-bust operation in Purok Malipayon, Barangay 35 in Bacolod City on Tuesday night, August 13. This is the biggest recovery of illegal drugs in this highly urbanized city so far this year. The operation conducted by Regional Police Drug Enforcement …
Rizal outduels Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers overcame a fourth quarter run by Bacolod City of Smiles for a 90-79 victory in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday night, August 13. Leading by as much as 24 points early in the fourth quarter, the Golden Coolers …
Negros Blue Hawks turn back San Juan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Blue Hawks clawed back from a set down to defeat the San Juan Lady Knights-Go for Gold, 24-26, 25-18, 25-20, 27-25, in the 2024 MPVA Season at the Bacoor City Strike Gym in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday night, August 13. Marjorie Orpilla came off the bench to deliver 24 …
Salas deals killing blow as Petro Gazz foils Creamline’s comeback attempt
Petro Gazz foiled Creamline’s comeback attempt in five sets, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12, to deal the All-Filipino champions their second loss in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference on Tuesday, August 13, at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Import Wilma Salas fired the killing blow in the thriller, capping a 34-point …
First Metro Investment Corp. and First Metro Securities bag big awards from FinanceAsia
First Metro Investment Corporation (First Metro) and First Metro Securities (FirstMetroSec) have been recognized by Hong Kong-based financial publication, Finance Asia, for their excellence in investment banking and navigating the financial markets. First Metro, the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, was awarded as the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank by FinanceAsia for the second …
‘Vicious circle’; GAWA: Sugar groups should have representation in decision-making
Local labor group General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) has called on the leaders of the sugar industry to consult with workers’ groups on several concerns. In a statement, GAWA secretary-general Wennie Sancho said the issues hounding the sugar industry are like “a vicious circle,” pointing out that there should be “widespread consultation on sugar-related issues.” …