The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed an ordinance earlier this year that increases the monthly allowance for barangay health workers to P4,000. According to City Councilor Em Ang, the author of the ordinance, the current allowance they receive is “rather small,” noting these workers serve as health educators, community organizers, and primary health care …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Resolution applauding the SRA on high fructose corn syrup passes
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently passed a resolution applauding and expressing appreciation for Sugar Order No. 3, enacted by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), which regulates the entry of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). City Councilor Caesar Distrito pushed for the resolution’s passage. “The actions taken by the SRA in addressing [HFCS] is …
Previously disqualified candidates enter Ceneco special elections
By Paulo Loreto Lim With the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) scheduling special elections later this month, on March 26, after elections in Districts 4 and 5 failed to produce viable candidates, the two previously disqualified candidates in the District 4 race both recently submitted their certificates of candidacy. Former Board of Director (BOD) …
Dolphy kin speaks at drug symposium at the BAYS Center
Rodolfo ‘Dolphy, Jr’ Quizon, Jr., son of ‘King of Comedy’ Dolphy, spoke at a symposium at the BAYS Center, Wednesday, focused on the City-Wide Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Quizon, a former drug dependent, discussed his road to recovery and encouraged those gathered, mostly drug personalities who previously surrendered to law enforcement, to change …
March benefits released yesterday –SSS
According to SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Dooc, the additional P1,000 benefit for March was released yesterday, totalling P2.1 billion disbursed to partner banks. “Our pensioners may withdraw the March differential of the P1,000 additional pension from their respective banks,” he said. “Several of our partner banks have already credited the amount even …
Provincial library observes Public Library Day
The Negros Occidental Provincial Library observed Public Library Day, last week, with storytelling sessions, a clown show, gift-giving, and a book drive. Organized by Friends of the Library and the Negros Press Club, over 100 students from schools across Bacolod City attended the event. According to Provincial Librarian, Dr. Joyce Deloso, the celebration was enacted …
DTI Women’s Fiesta Caravan ends today
The Women’s Fiesta Caravan, part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) observance of National Women’s Month, which began earlier this week, is set to close today. Events included the DTI Consumer Protection Group and Employees Union showcasing unique products and services, along with free haircuts, massages, and make-up services provided by female scholars …
Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament Ice Sportswear comes back to win Game 1
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ice Sportswear took Game 1, defeating POC, 93-88, in the Best-of-3 final series of the Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament at the STI-West Negros University gym. POC took an early lead, finishing the first half up 29-16. However, following a 30-18 run by Ice Sportswear, POC’s halftime lead dropped …
2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Sports Journ faces ASSFBI Mixed for a spot in the finals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sports Journ faces ASSFBI Mixed, tonight, in the 2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Season 2 stepladder final at Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The winner will meet the tournament’s namesake Kami Mga Hubin (KMH) in the finals. On the women’s side, Triple “D” finished on …
Quimanhan wins February TMC title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Jasper Quimanhan won the Tenpin Masters Challenge (TMC) Season Three championship shootout for February at the East Bowling Center, Lopue’s East Centre in Bacolod City. Quimanhan bowled an average 196 pin falls, beating out Paul Pacis in the final game, 190-168. With the win, Quimanhan joined this season’s winners including …