The Commission on Elections (Comelec) received a total of 236,442 voter applications on the last day of sign-up activities on Monday, September 30. The poll body’s data as of 7:00 a.m. yesterday showed Calabarzon has the highest number of registrants who beat the deadline at 33,749, followed by the National Capital Region with 30,686 and …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Bacolod suffers heartbreak loss against Imus
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles failed to finish their 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season campaign on a winning note after a 130-127 defeat to the Imus Agimat VA Drones at the Caloocan Sports Complex. A go-ahead three-pointer from Jameson Hiro became the separation as the VA Drones finished the season with …
Negrense Carballo shines as UST nears V-League women’s crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses drew first blood in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge finals after a 25-22, 25-18, 25-14 Game 1 victory over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Negrense Cassie Carballo displayed her efficient ball distribution to end …
Ginebra sizzles to sweep Meralco, book PBA semis ticket
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings is the first team to enter the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup semifinals. The Tim Cone-mentored team did so after they completed a come-from-behind win against the Meralco Bolts, 113-106, during their quarterfinals Game 3 clash at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Monday evening, September 30, in Manila. Justin Brownlee …
Surveillance efforts: Anti-mendicancy task force intensifies drive ahead of MassKara
By JEN BAYLON The Bacolod City Anti-Mendicancy Task Force will closely monitor the presence of Badjaos in the city ahead of the MassKara Festival in October. In a radio interview, Alma Gustilo, head of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), said surveillance and mapping operations have already begun, which focus on Badjaos in the city. …
A strategy for inclusive growth and prosperity
By Sonny Angara The Senate Committee on Finance, of which I am chairman, recently concluded its deliberations on Senate Bill No. 2426 or the proposed Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act which aims to develop a strategy to encourage, support and promote the production of more diverse, sophisticated, high quality and globally competitive Philippine products and services. …
A most timely and important reminder
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Matthew 6:19-21) These …
Some ex-Bacolod councilors decline to run in 2025 midterm polls
By JEN BAYLON As the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) begins today, several former councilors of the Bacolod City government have announced their plans not to run in the 2025 midterm elections. Their decisions were revealed amid rising anticipation in the city’s political landscape. Former Councilor Sonya Verdeflor said that she will not seek a position …
Better roads ensure safer travel for Bacolodnons
The improvement of major roads implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ensured safer travel and enhanced accessibility for residents in Bacolod City. “These road improvements in Bacolod City will provide a safer and more comfortable environment for the students and residents along these areas,” DPWH-Western Visayas Regional Director Sanny Boy …
Over 3-K cops to secure COC filing in W. Visayas
A total of 3,265 cops from the various units of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will provide security during the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) from October 1 to 8 in preparation for the 2025 national and local elections. At a press briefing, PRO-6 director Brigadier General Jack Wanky said the filing of COC …