By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Assessor’s Office recently endorsed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) the proposed schedule of market values, utilized in order to assess real property tax (RPT). The proposal has already received the endorsement from Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. According to SP Committee on Appropriations and Finance chair, City Councilor …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Three Bacolod City barangays declared ‘drug-cleared’
During the third quarterly meeting of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) yesterday, the oversight committee declared Bacolod City Barangays 5, 24, and 41 “drug-cleared.” According to Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, who serves as vice chair for the council, Barangays Cabug, Felisa, and Handumanan are currently under …
Talisay City holds sports development summit
An estimated 300 individuals gathered at the Talisay City Hall Dela Rama Hall earlier this week for the 1st Talisay City Sports Development Summit, intended to revive the local sports community. Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III addressed the event, saying, “Today’s summit is an opportune time to plan together for the future of sports …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres FC leaves for Tajikistan today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC leaves for Tajikistan today for their 2017 AFC Cup Inter-zone play-off semi-final against FC Istklol of Tajikistan, with the first leg scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, at the Hisor Central Stadium. The Negrense club has been heaped with praises, following their ASEAN Zonal final win over Home United …
Former Abu Sayyaf hostage speaks at Talisay City forum on extremism
A forum on religious extremism was held earlier this week at the CICM (Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae) Retreat House in Talisay City, where peace worker Milet Mendoza, a former Abu Sayyaf hostage, recounted her experience in captivity and the work she has done since regaining her freedom. “After my kidnapping, I would still look at …
Department of Agriculture: Time to sacrifice amid bird flu outbreak
Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Special Concerns Ranibai Dilangalen said during a recent press conference, the public must make a “sacrifice” amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak in Luzon. “With regards to the movement of the poultry products in the country, we have to sacrifice for now,” she said. “Hopefully, we can contain the virus.” …
Department of Agriculture, BFAR hold commodity prioritization workshop
The Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) held a commodity prioritization workshop earlier this week in Antique, aimed at identifying priority commodities among the 18 municipalities in the province. “Appropriate means and measures must be taken to improve fishing product quality and its acceptability on the market,” said BFAR …
Seeds, fertilizers turned over to 350 Talisay City farmer beneficiaries
Various types of seeds, along with a variety of fertilizers, including chicken dung, Triple 14, and Free Grower, valued at a total P1.6 million, were recently distributed to 350 farmer beneficiaries from the 18 farmers associations accredited by Talisay City. Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III addressed the farmers, pointing out the importance of food …
Bago City named ‘Most Improved LGU’
Bago City was recently named ‘Most Improved LGU’ by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) during the 5th Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. The awarding was based on the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), which looks at economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency. San Carlos City in …
Shifting attitudes
Had a random realization recently about people’s attitude, during an otherwise average day. Was parking along B.S. Aquino Drive and, coincidentally, while disembarking the vehicle, a group of young students walked by – made apparent by their school uniforms. Had never encountered any of them in past and all three of them smiled and greeted …