Sibulan boxer Jaca
gets hero's welcome

Sibulan was in a festive mood when it welcomed Monday Filipino champion boxer Jemuel Divino, alias Jimrex Jaca, who hails from Brgy. Boloc-boloc in the town, in time for its 96th Charter anniversary.

Jaca, 22, received a hero's welcome from his family, friends and relatives, Oriental Negros Gov. George Arnaiz, Mayor Antonio Renacia and other town officials.

From the Sibulan port, a motorcade was held for Jaca around the streets of Sibulan and Dumaguete City.

Sponsored 'tigbakay' hit

A "tigbakay" or cockfighting activity sponsored by the town government of Sibulan, Oriental Negros, has been criticized for defying an existing ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Mayor Antonio Renacia, however, said the activity, aside from generating revenues for the town, was also a means to invite Negrenses and tourists to the 96th anniversary of Sibulan

He said that, under a local ordinance, cockfight events may be held during important occasions in the town to invite tourists. He said the activity was managed by job order casual employees and held near a slaughterhouse in the town.

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