By Paulo Loreto Lim The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) announced they would be refunding consumer-members for 22¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charges assessed during the November 2017 billing period. According to a release from the utility co-op, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) requested collections be deferred, after earlier authorizing the additional charge in …
Monthly Archives: November 2017
ICPO: City crime rate drops by 55%
By Paulo Loreto Lim According to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), the city’s crime rate continues to decline, reporting a drop of 55 percent in the first week of November. Between November 3 to 9, the office recorded a total 34 criminal incidents, a reduction from the 76 reported the same time last …
Iloilo City Mayor: ‘A lot’ to consider if government takes over electricity operations
By Paulo Loreto Lim After the Iloilo City Council passed a resolution earlier this week opposing the franchise renewal for the Panay Electric Company, Inc. and calling for a national government takeover of the local power distributor, Mayor Jose Espinosa III forecasted an array of processes if things go their way. Noting the House …
145 attend SEC seminar
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Information Seminar at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday, saw 145 participants attend the event. “We wanted Bacolod to have a climate conducive for business to grow,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who addressed those gathered. “I believe that the more corporations we have, the more …
Zumba competition continues tomorrow
The 1st Gwapo Zumba Bacolod, which launched at the beginning of this month at the Bacolod Public Plaza, will continue with its second elimination round tomorrow, November 18, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the BAYS Center. While there are 22 participating groups in the event, everyone is invited to enjoy the event. Organizers remind revelers to wear their Zumba …
Agriculture Secretary vows to improve agriculture, fisheries sectors
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While speaking before the 11th National Shrimp Congress yesterday at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod, Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol vowed to improve production in agriculture and the fisheries sector. “There is no continuity in the Philippine agriculture and fisheries sector,” he stated. The cabinet official …
Bacolod City up for eGov awards
Bacolod City is among the finalists for two 2017 eGov awards, Best in Data-Driven Governance and Best in Government Inter-Operability. The ceremony is scheduled to take place today, November 17, at the Rosario Pavilion in Cagayan de Oro City. The city is being considered for the e-Barangay Information Network (eBIN), which provides data between barangays …
Iloilo City government employees receive P43M in bonuses
The Iloilo City government recently released P43 million worth of year-end bonuses for government employees. “We hope, [through] this bonus, our City Hall employees [will] be able to buy their needs,” said Mayor Jose Espinosa III. According to City Treasurer Jinny Hermano, the bonuses, which are comprised of 13th month pay and a P5,000 cash …
ANOPSSAI Meet: Provincial Official promotes more support, incentives for local athletes
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. During yesterday’s opening ceremonies for the Association of Negros Occidental Private Schools and School Administrators, Inc. (ANOPSSAI) meet at the Murcia Open Bible Christian Academy, Inc., Negros Occidental Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor spoke on the province providing more support and incentives for local athletes. “[Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, …
Batang Pinoy 2017: BTTHS wins girls’ volleyball title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) recently defeated the St. John’s Institute, 25-11 and 25-8, in the finals of the girls’ volleyball event of the 2017 Batang Pinoy-Visayas at the Foundation University court in Dumaguete City. “This [is] history in the sports program of our school,” said BTTHS Vice President …