20-VOTE MARGIN – Re-elected Mayor Magno urges rival to accept election loss; Former Mayor Tubillara vows to bring his battle to the court
By Marchel P. Espina Be gentleman enough to accept defeat. This was the advice yesterday of San… [more]
Fire razed internet café, other establishments
By Ranie Azue An early morning blaze gutted an internet café and other offices on Lizares Avenue,… [more]
‘Time to work’ – Marañon
By Marchel Espina Let us forget about politics. Let us work together for the good of the province. This… [more]
Thank you, Bacolod – Thaddy
Thank you. This was the message of defeated mayoral bet Jude Thaddeus Sayson of the Nationalist People’s… [more]
RECALL ELECTION – Losing mayoralty bet to file petition vs Mayor Bascon for allegedly violating election ban
By Marchel P. Espina We will file a petition for a recall election against Himamaylan City Mayor Agustin… [more]
20-VOTE MARGIN – Re-elected Mayor Magno urges rival to accept election loss; Former Mayor Tubillara vows to bring his battle to the court
May 21, 2013 by WDJ · Leave a Comment
By Marchel P. Espina Be gentleman enough to accept defeat. This was the advice yesterday of San Enrique Mayor Mario Magno amid the protest aired by defeated mayoral candidate Jilson Tubillara, who had insisted that he won the election and vowed to bring their mayoral battle to the court. Official poll records showed that Magno prevailed [...]
TODAY’S FRONTPAGE
VOICE IT OUT
Voice it Out
POLL: The Cybercrime Prevention Act was enacted into law and approved by President “Noynoy” Aquino on September 12,2012. The law will be implemented tomorrow. What is your stand on this? Liza … [Read More...]
INDELLIBLE INK
Indelible Ink: Judicial Affidavit Rule
Your Indelible Ink is back. Well, actually this side will not cease until the last drop on the belief that “a writer’s ink is more precious than a … [Read More...]
PRIVATE CURVES
Private Curves: Anxiety on the Korean Conflict
Days have passed after an alert level was raised on the possible strike that North Korea will carry out against United States or South Korea, yet … [Read More...]
DE TODO UN POCO Y MAS
De todo Un Poco y mas: An Open Letter to Tinto Bascon
Printed hereunder was a letter of this columnist to Himamaylan Mayor Tinto Bascon concerning the proposed Himamaylan Government Center that will burden the taxpayers with a loan worth P200 million. I … [Read More...]
SPORTS COLUMN: FROM BEYOND THE ARC
From Beyond the Arc: Gatas Republic over Barangay Ginebra in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
Alaska finally won another Philippine Basketball Association title after three seasons of futility in taking the Commissioner’s Cup crown at the … [Read More...]
EDITORIAL

Editorial: Not the Choice
Sometimes it takes certain amount of courage to accept one’s lot and fate in life. And so it is in the case of the local political scene when as early as now, moves are being hatched to discredit the winning candidates by way of filing protests and recall initiatives. Or so it seems to be the public perception on the matter. When shall political maturity become the rule, rather than the exception, in the Philippine political landscape? When shall acceptance of one’s defeat be the norm, and sour-graping or crooked rationalization be shun upon? Anointed leaders and supporters of … [Read More...]
BUSINESS

Award-winning int’l design firm tapped for Megaworld’s Iloilo Richmonde Hotel
ILOILO CITY – Megaworld, the country’s biggest property developer, continues to make waves for … [Full Story...]
- IN ILOILO CITY Ynion overtakes Mabilog, leads by a wide margin
- Iloilo City owes more than P1B
- Megaworld expands Iloilo Business Park Region VI’s biggest business district is now 72 hectares
- CENECO assures enough power for May 13 polls
- Stylish stars grace SM store opening today
- NSO urges businessmen to give correct data during census
- Toyota Motor Philippines Awards Top-Performing Dealers
COMMUNITY
NGCP & CENECO set power interruptions on May 19 & 22
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Central Negros Electric Cooperative, … [Full Story...]
- IN AKLAN Haresco, Miraflores, Quimpo top final survey
- URC-SONEDCO celebrates 25 years; Gokongwei assures better harvest
- Lasallians and BLT partners join Unleash Negros
- Gov. Marañon recognizes NOSP Honor Graduates; welcomes new 128 scholars
- Uninterrupted power supply in NegOcc assured
- Be focused, aggressive and imaginative in solving poverty and unemployment, TUCP-ITUC urges government
- Merci Relief Operation aids Banago fire victims
SOCIETY
Three USLS ComSci students selected as Google Student Ambassadors in Southeast Asia
On May 13, search engine giant Google named three USLS ComSci students: Franz Kessler Sarmiento, … [Read More...]
- ‘Ang Nars’ advocates health workers’ rights – Dr. Sorongon
- PTV to telecast Palaro 2013 highlights and updates
- TESDA celebrates 13th Livelihood Competition
- GSIS opens educ loan for NegOcc active members
- Conte criticizes Mayweather’s tests; calls Ariza vs. Memo 2 ‘chemical warfare’
- ‘Governance: working beyond the desk’
- ON GOVERNANCE Boy-girl officials express views
SPORTS
PFF-Suzuki ties strengthens grassroots football program
By Jerome Galunan Jr. Around a thousand balls have been donated by Suzuki to the federation to … [Full Story...]
- Cebu to fortify lead in Group A; faces tough Baguio-Benguet today
- Negrense in int’l chess tilt a rare opportunity: Aguirre
- From Beyond the Arc: Gatas Republic over Barangay Ginebra in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
- NOFA-Ceres blanks Dipolog XI; eyes solo lead vs. Davao today
- Panasonic aims 4th straight win in Condura Cup
- From Beyond the Arc: NBA Final Four: Miami vs. Indiana, San Antonio up against Memphis
- YBAC 2nd Conference opens



