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But the fact is it did not create as much stir among the local faithful as the strongly worded pastoral letter of Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra calling for the signature campaign as a fake "people’s initiative."


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The Slashers downed the Eagles, 95-80, in their first collision on April 11 at the same venue, but the Eagles exacted revenge, 87-77, when they met anew on April 27 at the Mindanao Polytechnic Gym.


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Sison, who steered the Slashers to two of their three Southern Conference titles and twice nominated as coach of the year, told The STAR that he had talked with the BCAP headed by Chito Narvasa.


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"I don’t want to comment on the specifics but I’m currently consulting with my lawyers and by next week, we’ll bare all the details of my meetings with them," Alvarez told The STAR.


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Ramon Tuason, the league’s director for business and marketing, told The STAR  yesterday that ABS-CBN is currently reviewing its stand and has asked the MBA to submit an audio-visual presentation of its programs for next year.


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Rural banking sector sees positive growth this year

By Ehda Dagooc | January 30, 2010 - 12:00am

The rural banking industry is seeing a huge growth potential this year, as demand for rural banking is significantly increasing especially in the far-flung areas.

Freeman Cebu Business

The Gospel of Judas and ‘Da Vince Code’ take back seat to row over people’s initiative

By THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina | April 11, 2006 - 12:00am

The televised projection of the Gospel of Judas and the "Da Vince Code" may have been timed to erode the faith of Christians and local Catholics during the observance of the Holy Week. But the fact is...

Nation

The Gospel of Judas and ‘Da Vince Code’ take back seat to row over people’s initiative

By THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina | April 11, 2006 - 12:00am

The televised projection of the Gospel of Judas and the "Da Vince Code" may have been timed to erode the faith of Christians and local Catholics during the observance of the Holy Week. But the fact is...

Nation

The Gospel of Judas and ‘Da Vince Code’ take back seat to row over people’s initiative

By THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina | April 11, 2006 - 12:00am

The televised projection of the Gospel of Judas and the "Da Vince Code" may have been timed to erode the faith of Christians and local Catholics during the observance of the Holy Week. But the fact is...

Nation

RCPI Negros zeroes in on final berth vs Davao

May 18, 2002 - 12:00am

RCPI Negros targets another finals stint when it clashes with Professional Davao at 6 p.m. today in their MBA First Conference knockout semifinal at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City. Talent...

Sports

Negros coach seeks help of BCAP

February 17, 2002 - 12:00am

After hearing reports that he is on the way out, Negros coach Robert Sison is now seeking the help of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP). Sison, who steered the Slashers to two of their...

Sports

Key Negros players, coach on way out?

By Joey Villar | February 15, 2002 - 12:00am

The Negros management is reportedly in the process of revamping the entire team which figured in three national championships in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. A STAR source said that Slashers general...

Sports

MBA here to stay minus ABS-CBN?

By Joey Villar | October 12, 2001 - 12:00am

The MBA is confident of its continued existence amid persistent reports that broadcast giant ABS-CBN, the league’s chief backer the past four years, is studying its options for next season when its contract...

Sports