During a recent briefing for information officers, Billing, Collection and Reconciliation Division Chief for the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in Bacolod City, Rosenie Chavez, said there are over 60,000 GSIS members in Negros Occidental. She also noted, there are over 1.5 million members nationwide, with around 15 percent comprised of pensioners. Chavez discussed the …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
MassKara Festival ‘Nights of Mardi Gras’ underway
A total 50 entries in the “Nights of Mardi Gras” costume competition, an official event of the MassKara Festival, took part in a parade around the Bacolod Public Plaza last night. The contest, which runs until tomorrow, October 12, will narrow the field down to sixteen participants, who will compete in the grand finals. The …
Iloilo CDRRMC allocates 70% of 2018 funding to agency programs
After approving the 2018 local disaster risk reduction management fund allocation earlier this week, the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) said 70 percent of the funding will go towards programs. According to CDRRMO head Donna Magno, 70 percent of next year’s budget will be allotted for programs including CDRRMO operations, prevention and …
Molo barangay takes second place in LTIA
Barangay Calumpang, in the Molo district of Iloilo City, recently took second place in the 2016 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA), which recognizes contributions made to the advancement of objectives of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP), the barangay justice system. The recognition also provided P150,000 for the barangay. “They are also shortlisted as finalist in this …
Iloilo City opens Co-op Month
The Iloilo City Cooperative Development Council (ICCDC), in partnership with the Iloilo City Government Employees Credit Cooperative (ICGECC), led the opening of the city’s Co-op Month observance over the weekend, which featured National Cooperative Development Council (NCDC) chair, Prof. Samie M. Billanes. Hataw Cooperatiba Zumba is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, set to begin at …
Game of Trolls
A troll is a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore. They are said to be ugly, dirty, angry, and live in dark places, like caves or underneath bridges, waiting to snatch up anything that passes by for a quick meal. Similarly, an internet troll hides behind a computer screen and actively seeks out trouble on the …
Guessing game continues for Iloilo City’s ‘Judas’
“A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me.” –George III of the United Kingdom Who is the Judas Escariot of Iloilo City in the Philippines? This question has been buzzing ever since the erratic President Rodrigo R. Duterte placed both Iloilo City and Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog figuratively in the shooting range for …
Another complaint filed against Leonardia regarding 2008 furniture purchase
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Negros Occidental Board Member Victor Puey filed a complaint affidavit to the Office of the Ombudsman against Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia in relation to the alleged anomalous purchase of P50 million worth of furniture and fixtures for the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) in 2008. The Court of …
Board Member plans to succeed his brother as Cadiz City mayor Escalante was a consideration for vice governor back in August
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr. said he is considering making a run for Cadiz City mayor, in hopes of replacing his brother, Patrick, whose term runs out in 2019. The board member said his sibling would prefer a life in the private sector. “[Patrick’s] passion is in …
MassKara Festival ‘No mercy’ for ordinance violators –BCPO Director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, announced law enforcement will show “no mercy” to those who violate ordinances during the ongoing MassKara Festival. “They have the intention to sow criminality, let’s not show mercy to these people,” he declared. “We must teach them a …