By Paulo Loreto Lim The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region VI (DILG-6) recently revealed Bago City, Sagay City, San Carlos City, and Silay City were recipients of the 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance. In addition, Candoni, Don Salvador Benedicto, Hinoba-an, Pontevedra, and Valladolid were also recognized. According to a release put …
Monthly Archives: November 2017
PRO-6 to eliminate the ‘fear of crime’ syndrome in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The commanding officers of Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) vowed to eliminate the ‘fear of crime’ syndrome in Bacolod City, a result of an increased number of hold-up incidents in the city last September. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, told reporters some of the police officers who were assigned …
Mother of RTNHS student who killed himself hits back at school staff
They shamed my son –Demafeliz By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of Ramon Torres National High School (RTNHS) Grade 8 student Eric Hain Demafeliz, who recently killed himself, hit back at school staff who, through their lawyer, claimed the student voluntarily visited the Bago City Police Station with regards to an allegedly stolen tablet. …
Iloilo City Government provides assistance to Jaro fire victims
The Iloilo City government recently extended assistance to those impacted by the fire that struck Sitio Langka, Barangay Benedicto in the Jaro district of Iloilo City last weekend. A total of 66 households who were “totally affected” each received P5,000, while those deemed “partially affected” each received P2,500. Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III also …
Leonardia to attend ASEAN gala dinner on Sunday
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia will be attending a gala dinner in observance of the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday, November 12, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. “This shows that Bacolod is being recognized as a big player in the ASEAN community,” he said. “I thank …
Iloilo City LEIPO conducts training on meat processing, packaging
The Iloilo City Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office (LEIPO) recently conducted a training for 55 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on meat processing and packaging at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall. “The training was a success for we were able to enhance their skills,” said LEIPO head Ritchel Gavan. “I’m sure they …
37th NOPSSCEA: BTTHS defends girls’ volleyball title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) defended their secondary girls’ volleyball title in the 2017 Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet after recently defeating Trinity Christian School 25-17, 25-8, 25-11 at the BTTHS covered court. “I would like to commend and acknowledge the efforts, discipline, …
Chinese investors planning shipping hub in Iloilo City
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III welcomed executives from SITC Philippines, Inc., a subsidiary of Shanghai-based SITC International Holding Company Ltd., and representatives from the Chinese consulate at the City Hall earlier this week, where the shipping company indicated intentions of establishing a hub in Iloilo City to facilitate direct cargo shipments to and …
2017 D’League: Orange-AA Electrical beats Akasya, 68-48
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Orange-AA Electrical recently defeated Akasya, 68-48, in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. The eventual winners took a big 23-9 lead following the first quarter; a lead they managed to maintain throughout the subsequent period, going into halftime ahead 31-18. Heading into the final period …
Concepcion port rehabilitation design finalized –UN Office
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) recently finalized the proposed rehabilitation plans for the Concepcion port, which was ravaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. “We decided to invest a lot of energy in the early stages of the design,” said UNOPS Project Manager Paolo Zorzoli. “In order to …