Is Juan Gomez de Liaño finally taking his talents to the PBA? The former University of the Philippines star is currently in the country, even appearing in an exhibition match in the Pilipinas United 3×3 League (PUL) on Sunday, August 24, with only a few days left before the August 29 deadline for applicants for …
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Watchmen Daily Journal celebrates 14 years of service with thanksgiving lunch
By CESAR JOLITO III Watchmen Daily Journal marked its 14th anniversary with a thanksgiving lunch held at Vikings Luxury Buffet at SM City Bacolod, bringing together its team and supporters for a meaningful celebration on Saturday, August 23. The gathering, led by Chief Operating Officer Daniel Fajardo II, HR head Iryn Humadas, Finance Officer Jane Escaniel, Social …
Rampant game: Bacolod council calls on PNP to crack down on illegal STL ops
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its campaign against illegal gambling, particularly the unauthorized operations of Small Town Lottery (STL) within the city. The move came after the city council approved a resolution authored by Councilor Dindo Ramos, chairperson of the Committee on Transportation …
Church driver shot dead
By CESAR JOLITO III A driver of the Bacolod Cosmopolitan Christian Church was killed after he was gunned down in front of the church along Circumferential Road in Barangay Taculing yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Efren Banagloryoso, a resident of the city’s Barangay Granada. He had just stepped out of the church …
Did Escudero violate the law?
By Ade S. Fajardo Section 95 (c) of the Omnibus Election Code provides that no contribution for purposes of partisan political activity shall be made directly or indirectly by “natural and juridical persons who hold contracts or sub-contracts to supply the government or any of its divisions, subdivisions or instrumentalities, with goods or services or …
The other heroes
By Herman M. Lagon This Monday, August 25, we mark National Heroes Day once again. It is a date thick with reflection — on revolutions fought, sacrifices made and the courage required to stand for something greater than oneself. Just last week, we remembered the martyrdom of Ninoy Aquino. Not too long ago, we honored …
Bacolod zoning board activation to address urban growth, investor concerns
By CESAR JOLITO III The Bacolod City council has called on Mayor Greg Gasataya to immediately convene the Local Zoning Review Committee (LZRC) and the Local Zoning Board of Appeals (LZBA), stressing the need to keep the city’s land use policies responsive to rapid urban development. Councilor Al Victor Espino, who chairs the council’s Committee …
City moves to close abandoned building over safety concerns
By CESAR JOLITO III An abandoned building on 4th Lacson Street in Bacolod City that has become a temporary shelter for families and children, is facing closure amid concerns of possible illegal activities and safety risks. Dr. Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga, head of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), confirmed that her office has formally …
Bacolod officials back probe into flood control projects
Officials in the highly urbanized Bacolod City have expressed support for the order of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for a nationwide investigation into flood control projects. Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya said that while he leaves the review of the projects to Malacañang and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), he said that …
Fuel pump leaves gas station with P400-K fire damage
By CESAR JOLITO III A vehicle accidentally toppling a fuel pump machine sparked a fire that caused an estimated P400,000 in damage at a gasoline station along Gatuslao Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay 11 early Saturday morning, August 23. In the video circulated on social media over the weekend, the car was seen suddenly lurching …