Bishop Baylon encourages faithful in Albay to help Taal evacuees “We had the presence of mind, the character needed to survive those two overtimes,” Isaac said. “And Lady Luck also smiled at us in the end.”Henry Walker had a monster game, to say the least, finishing with 35 points and 32 rebounds as he continues to provide the Elite with the inspiration, leadership and firepower when they need it in the stretch.Only the pint-sized Mark Cruz failed to finish in twin digits in scoring from among Isaac’s starters, with Walker, the comebacking JP Erram and Bam-Bam Gamalinda completing double-doubles and shooting guard Mike DiGregorio finishing with 17 points.DiGregorio’s third triple with 63 seconds left was his biggest shot of the night as it ushered the Elite to a 107-106 lead they never lost as the Aces bungled several chances to turn the game around.It was an ending that looked far from happening as the Elite were playing with complete command until the final six minutes of regulation.ADVERTISEMENT OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. National Historical team rescues Amorsolos, artifacts from Taal Search on for 5 Indonesians snatched anew in Lahad Datu Hotdog’s Dennis Garcia dies Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles01:40Filipinos turn Taal Volcano ash, plastic trash into bricks01:32Taal Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to give up royal titles Marcosian mode: Duterte threatens to arrest water execs ‘one night’ PBA IMAGESMore than the franchise record, Leo Isaac knows exactly what Blackwater’s third straight win in the PBA Governors’ Cup could be all about.“We will cherish this win, definitely,” Isaac said after his hard-fighting Elite went through the proverbial eye of the needle before repulsing Alaska, 111-106, in double overtime on Wednesday night that put Blackwater in serious playoff contention at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.ADVERTISEMENT Police seize P68-M worth of ‘shabu’ in Pasay What’s in store for your animal sign this year MOST READ “It was really hard. You can never get an easy win in this league,” Isaac said. “We thought that we would have an easy ending (to the game) going into the last six minutes when Alaska made a charge.”The Aces rallied from deficits of as large as 11 points in the fourth and had a chance to sew it all up in regulation only for Simon Enciso to miss an open triple from right quarter court at the buzzer which would have shattered a 91-all tie.LeDontae Henton scored 31 points to pace the Aces, but he missed two straight shots after that DiGregorio triple to help doom Alaska.Gamalinda fired 15 points and had 11 rebounds with Erram contributing 13 and 13.The next Blackwater game will be against TNT KaTropa on Wednesday and Isaac is hoping to keep this streak going to creep closer to the next round.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next “But I hope that it would push us more (to play harder) and elevate us to the next level,” he said as the Elite shoot to make it past the eliminations for just the second time in three seasons in the pros. “This win is special.”Blackwater won three consecutive games for the first time in its PBA existence and the team has never looked this good at any time, rising to 3-3 to be in the middle of the 12-team pack.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSEnd of his agony? SC rules in favor of Espinosa, orders promoter heirs to pay boxing legendSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for ‘Fighter of the Decade’Alaska, on the other hand, has never looked this bad as the Aces’ woes continued with the franchise’s longest losing streak stretching to 13 games now counting the last eight games of the Commissioner’s Cup.And it was as if the Aces didn’t have any chances. They had several, actually. LATEST STORIES SEA Games: Gilas cadets dump host Malaysia View comments read more

Palace OKs total deployment ban on Kuwait OFWs In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ As far as basketball, the 33-year-old superstar said the decision to leave Cleveland again was difficult, but he didn’t rule out a second homecoming with the Cavaliers.“Listen, I don’t close the chapter on anything or close the book on anything,” James said when asked if he would return to Cleveland to end his career. “But hopefully I can sit there one day and watch my jersey go up into the rafters, that’s for sure.”When James announced on July 1 that he was leaving the Cavs, Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert, who famously ripped him when he left the first time, said the franchise would retire “the famous #23 Cavs jersey one day down the line.”James was unaware of Gilbert’s pledge.“I didn’t hear that,” he said. “I haven’t been in the news. That’s awesome.”James led the Cavs to an NBA title in 2016, ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought, and to four straight Finals — a run he admitted he didn’t think was even possible when he returned in 2011 after four seasons in Miami.James didn’t offer many details about what prompted him to sign with the Lakers, but the lure of playing for one of the most successful franchises in all of sports was more than intriguing.“There’s no reason you should become a Laker, became a Yankee, become part of Man U (Manchester United), become part of some franchise or clubs and you don’t think about winning championships or winning at the highest level,” James said. “That’s what the history is all about.”James has his work cut out for him in Los Angeles. He’ll join a young team that added some interesting pieces — Lance Stephenson, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and JaVale McGee — during the offseason but a squad that has a long way to go before it can challenge the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.“What my expectations are for the team, we don’t have any right now,” James said. “But we’re definitely going to be better than we were the previous year. I think there’s going to be months where we’re really good, there’s going to be months where we’re not so good and that’s just going to come from familiarity.” LATEST STORIES His incredible life. Full circle.Before leaving for Los Angeles, James gave his hometown quite a gift.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’James, who ended his second stint with Cleveland earlier this month by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, on Monday opened his I Promise School, a year-around learning center devoted to some of the city’s most challenged youngsters — ones just like him.For James, who recalled missing 82 days of school as a fourth grader while he and his mom “looked for stability,” the opening culminated years of planning by his family foundation. Putin’s, Xi’s ruler-for-life moves pose challenges to West Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. ‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Trump impeachment trial begins Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Top Pentagon general: US maintains ‘high levels of readiness’ regarding N. Korea PLAY LIST 01:11Top Pentagon general: US maintains ‘high levels of readiness’ regarding N. Korea02:34Monsey stabbing witness says he ‘threw coffee table’ at suspect00:50Trending Articles02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew “This means everything,” James told The Associated Press in an interview before the public event. “I think this is the greatest accomplishment for me because it’s not just me. A championship is for a team, that’s for an organization and a city. But these kids, this is for generation after generation after generation and it’s for these kids, so it means everything.”LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, Monday, July 30, 2018. The I Promise School is supported by the The LeBron James Family Foundation and is run by the Akron Public Schools. (AP Photo/Phil Long)It was an emotional day for James, who also made his first comments since signing the $154 million deal with the Lakers — a move still causing tremors across in the NBA.James recalled beating the odds of his youth when life was a daily struggle for him and his mom. Nothing was easy as the pair constantly moved and it was only with the help of others than James found structure.Now, he’s giving kids with the same problems a path.“There is no way I could have imagined this,” he said. “I remember our foundation having a bike-a-thon, and I never thought a five-mile bike ride would turn into a school. This is something I’m at a loss of words for.”ADVERTISEMENT View comments MOST READ Role reversal After winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folk Report: Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, Monday, July 30, 2018. The I Promise School is supported by the The LeBron James Family Foundation and is run by the Akron Public Schools. (AP Photo/Phil Long)AKRON, Ohio— LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he walked as a troubled kid and looked out at thousands of faces. He felt connected to every one of them.While his 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, played at his feet, James watched as his mother, Gloria, raised a flag in front of a school that is perhaps his greatest triumph.ADVERTISEMENT Unlike his previous forays into free agency, James didn’t waste any time making a decision. Once his eighth straight appearance in the Finals ended with a sweep against Golden State, James met with his family and agent before agreeing with the Lakers on the first day.“I did my due diligence after the season on the pros and cons of a lot of different teams, including the Cavs, including Philadelphia, including Houston and Los Angeles,” James said. “It wasn’t as quick as it may seem. It just wasn’t as July 9 as it was before. After talking to my family more than anybody, I felt this was the next step in my journey.”This trip will take him thousands of miles from home. But as James reminded students, family and friends in the closing moments of his remarks, he’ll never be far away.“No matter if I’m playing in Los Angles or not, Akron Ohio is always home for me,” he told the crowd.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next read more

Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) Jocelyn Dow, revealed BaiShanLin owes the Commission in excess of $80 million while noting that moves are afoot to have the monies recovered with the assistance of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).Dow made the statement as a press conference on Monday as the Commission recapped the performance of the GFC’s Board of Directors.She noted that following the scrapping of over 680,000 hectares of concessions belonging to BaiShanLin, the company still owes the GFC over $80 million; and as such, they are making every effort to recover that.Board members of the Guyana Forestry Commission“As it stands the GRA has those assets and we have had some discussions as how it is we could jointly get to secure those assets and to offer them to sale so that we could get our money back. GRA sums are more considerable and they have the first lead on equipment so we have to work with then, as we are doing, to try and secure our monies,” she noted.The decision to take back the forest concessions of BaiShanLin International Forest Development Inc was due to their failure to keep several commitments to submit information about its operations in Guyana, to settle its $80 million arrears and submit a letter of commitment from the new partner.The five joint ventures that BaiShanLin had illegally entered into with local companies were also revoked and the lands seized. Some of the lands were in Berbice and in Region One (Barima-Waini).Meanwhile, GFC’s Commissioner James Singh noted that while the company is no longer operating in Guyana, they are still actively pursuing them to get their monies.China Development Bank (CDB), which had loaned BaiShanLin about US$70 million, had asked Guyana not to give out lands once held by BaiShanLin. In relation to this, Dow made it clear that the CDB has no standing with the GFC since they are not the concessionaires. She added that the GFC still owns the Chinese company’s concessions and that a decision would be made with regard to it very soon.Illegal loggingOver the weekend, there were reports that BaiShanLin was illegally operating in the Upper Berbice River area but the GFC’s Commissioner shot down those reports.According to the report, about three weeks ago, GFC employees stopped trucks at Waico, bearing the logo of BaiShanLin and found Wamara logs on it. The logs were reportedly traced to the disgraced company.“As far as the GFC is aware, BaiShanLin is not engaged in any forestry activities… the report made reference in illegal harvesting and it was a concession previously owned in the BaiShanLin. Yes, we have been investigating some illegal logging happening there but it is not associated with BaiShanLin,” Singh explained.“To the best of our knowledge it may be some nearby associations or stakeholders and we are currently investigating that. We can determine who is that because we have the chain of custody verification, the log tagging system so I would expect that we will be in a position to identify who it was,” he added.He promised to disclose the name of the person associated with illegally logging in the area within the next month after they would have completed their preliminary investigation.In September 2016, the GFC had repossessed concessions held by BaiShanLin International Forest Development Inc (BIFDI), since it failed to deliver on commitments.When the company started its operations locally in 2007, it had also committed under its investment agreement to establish a US$100 million wood processing plant in order to engage in value added exports – this too was never built.The Commission said during the meeting, company representatives had indicated that BaiShanLin suffered financial constraints, which affected the establishing of the wood processing facility, and the company was engaging a new partner that would contribute significantly to its investment in Guyana.The GFC Board said it was, at the time, assured of the financial strength of the new partner, who had committed to pay off the debt owed by the company to the Commission. However, that was not done.The GRA in April of 2016 had seized a Lexus SUV, PRR 2888, and a Nissan minivan, PRR 3888, from the Chinese logging company after it had failed to pay import taxes for the two luxury vehicles.BaiShanLin reportedly closed its operations in Guyana in September of 2016. read more

Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic Chelsea say they are “appalled” and “frustrated” that Nemanja Matic still has to serve a ban after the Football Association reduced the midfielder’s three-game violent conduct suspension to two matches.The Blues midfielder will miss Sunday’s Capital One final against Tottenham and next Wednesday’s Premier League encounter at West Ham.Matic was sent off for pushing Ashley Barnes after the Burnley striker had caught the Serbian high on his shin with a late tackle during Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.The FA’s independent regulatory commission reduced Matic’s three-game ban by one match on appeal on Tuesday evening, but Barnes escaped punishment completely.And Chelsea were unhappy with the outcome, insisting that the 26-year-old had been “unjustly punished”.“The Chelsea Football Club Board is extremely disappointed and frustrated that the FA Regulatory Commission has today decided not to reduce Nemanja Matic’s suspension to the maximum extent permitted under FA rules,” read a statement posted on the Blues’ website, headlined ‘Chelsea FC appalled with the FA’s decision on Matic’.“Chelsea FC challenged the standard three-match suspension which automatically followed the red card issued to Matic by referee Martin Atkinson during Saturday’s Premier League match against Burnley.“There has been universal condemnation of the reckless challenge made by Ashley Barnes on Matic and it is the club’s view that he has been unjustly punished with a two-match ban for his reaction to a career-threatening tackle.“It is Chelsea’s opinion that referees and the football authorities must do more to protect players at all levels of the game from dangerous challenges. This decision also clearly demonstrates a need for consistency and fairness in the disciplinary process.” 1 read more

Nicola McGeady joins the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast to round up the latest sporting odds. Coral’s PR manager reveals Manchester United are still expected to qualify for the last 16 [4/6] despite a difficult trip to Wolfsburg in their final group game.She also looks ahead to Thursday night’s Europa League action and says she fully expects Liverpool and Tottenham to win their respective matches against Bordeaux and FK Qarabag.Coral is the official betting partner of the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast

Anything Rory can do then his brother can do better. Rory Gallagher became a huge hit after his Jimmy’s Winning Matches anthem was picked up by the Donegal GAA team.But the Kilcar family have proved it’s not just Rory who knows his way around a microphone – even by making a Muppet of himself!Simply click to play!  DDTV – WHY IS RORY’S BROTHER MAKING A MUPPET OF HIMSELF? was last modified: April 3rd, 2013 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) read more

Well-known Donegal writer Denise Blake will launch her newest collection of poetry this week at a special open event in Letterkenny.This Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 pm, Revival Press is hosting a book launch of Denise Blake’s third collection of poetry, INVOCATION.The eagerly anticipated launch will be held in the luxurious surroundings of Rockhill House Estate, Letterkenny and promises to be a very enjoyable afternoon. The special guests for the event will be the Conwal Singers.Compere for the afternoon is Donegal poet, Maureen Curran. Published poet, Imelda Maguire, and Traolach O’Fionnain, Donegal Arts Officer, will launch the book. All welcome.INVOCATION is Denise Blake’s third collection of poetry and is published by Revival Press, Limerick Writers Centre.At a time when life can often seem harsh and cynical, this book is described as an intelligent and uplifting celebration of love and connection; connection to family, to place, to other people and to the natural world. Family and home are central themes, and echoes from the past resonate into the present in the beautifully crafted poems. Book launch for leading Donegal poet was last modified: April 11th, 2018 by Rachel McLaughlinShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:book launchDENISE BLAKEliteraturepoet read more

The North West Alcohol Forum have issued warnings and advise over the popularity of pre-parties before young people celebrate Leaving Cert Results nights this week.Leaving Cert Results are out this Wednesday, August 16th, and young people across Donegal will be celebrating throughout the week.The North West Alcohol Forum say that many young people will experience increased pressure to drink, drink more than before and over a longer period. The group advise that there are simple things young people, their parents and pubs, clubs and off licences can do to reduce the risks to health and wellbeing that come with alcohol.Students can plan to party safely and think about what they will do if they get into difficulties. Parents can help by talking to them about their plans and listening to any concerns. If Pre-Parties are being planned at home, parents also need to be aware of their responsibilities and the law. But it doesn’t stop there, the management and staff of licenced and off-licenced premises have very clear responsibilities when serving and selling alcohol, especially to younger drinkers. Alcohol Forum have produced a one-page flyer for students with reminders of simple things they can do to party safely, whether they chose to drink or not. The key message includes partying safely by knowing what you’re drinking and how it will affect you, including non-alcoholic drinks throughout your evening, knowing what to do if someone takes too much alcohol and making a plan to get home safely. The flyer reinforces general advice to stick with friends and keep an eye on your drinks, but goes further with tips on how to reduce your risk from alcohol harm, especially if going to pre-parties.CEO of Alcohol Forum, Kieran Doherty’s advice for parents is clear. “If your son or daughter is celebrating Leaving Cert Results this week, whether they drink or not, it is likely they will be around people who are drinking. “It’s important to talk to them about their plans for the day and evening and listen to any worries they might have. One of the most useful things parents can do is reassure their son or daughter that it’s ok not to drink, and if they do drink, to know their limits and to stop drinking if they feel drunk. “After that, help them out with their plan and be sure they know that in an emergency they can call you, no matter what.” In recent years, pre-parties have become increasingly popular. Parents are potentially in a position where they are unclear about their responsibilities. Alcohol Forum advises parents to be aware of these four things if you are hosting a pre-party in your home:Even in a private residence, the legal drinking age is 18.  Alcohol cannot be served to a person under 18 unless you personally have the explicit consent of their parent or legal guardian and only if it is in a private residence, like your home. That means, if you are serving or supplying alcohol, you need to know the age of each young person there and have had a conversation with their parent or guardian.Not everyone will want to drink.  By having non-alcoholic alternatives available and visible at the party, you can support them in that decision.  Juices, soft drinks, non-alcoholic beers, or mocktails (if you’re getting fancy) are all great choices for non-drinkers and drinkers alike. Always have bottles or jugs of water out for people.Always serve some food like pizza, burgers, cocktail sausages etc. Agree with your son or daughter what the rules are for the party well in advance.Leaving Certs Results is a huge night for pubs and clubs, but also off licences across the country.  Alcohol Forum is a calling on all licenced premises to remember their legal duties and to put health and wellbeing at the centre of all decision making by staff and management. Licence holders, management and staff have a duty to ensure that alcohol is not sold or served to anyone under 18; to stop serving and selling alcohol to people who are intoxicated; to provide a safe service, which includes preventing drunkenness on the premises and; to ensure that a drunken person is not admitted to their premises. Kieran Doherty highlights the important role played by licenced premises and their staff: “Town and city centres will be see a bigger than usual turn out of younger revellers during this week. The selling and serving of alcohol brings with it a particular set of responsibilities and licence holders have the duty to ensure all their staff understand the law, but that they also provide a safe and responsible service to their customers. “ A simple way to state their duties are to detect, care and act.  By providing a responsible service where excessive alcohol consumption is discouraged, they make life easier and safer for themselves and their customers.“In addition, when dealing with young people who may be drinking for the first time or find themselves in vulnerable situations, we’d hope that pubs and clubs will have the health and wellbeing of all concerned at the centre of their decision-making.”Alcohol Forum warns of new pressure brewing with Leaving Cert results parties was last modified: August 14th, 2017 by Rachel McLaughlinShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:Alcohol ForumLeaving cert read more

CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or videos on a mobile deviceThere was a lot to digest after Game 2 of the Warriors-Trail Blazers playoff series Thursday night. So much, you might have overlooked the game’s most interesting play.It came in the final seconds with the Warriors leading by three points. Andre Iguodala stole the ball from Portland’s Damian Lillard. Aware that the Blazers would be looking to commit a (futile) foul, Iguodala rushed to get the ball to Stephen …