The Iloilo City government recently earned the 2017 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance after recording a score of 98 percent, the highest among cities in the Western Visayas. “Garnering a total score of 98 percent means the city was able to provide quality education, shelter, health, and protection to children,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
DTI campaigns for ‘Balik Eskwela Diskwento’
The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) office in Antique is urging enterprise owners to join the province-wide “Balik Eskwela Diskwento” from May 30 to June 3. DTI-Antique information officer, Lynna Joy Cardinal, said that they met with businessmen and their representatives on Monday to enlist their support for the annual activity before school opens. …
Man shot dead while playing basketball in Montevista
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was shot dead by two still-unidentified suspects late Wednesday afternoon at a Purok Riverside basketball court in Barangay Montevista, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as Jonathan Dato-on, a resident of the said area. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said Dato-on …
Fire destroys P20M harvester in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A sugarcane harvester was confirmed destroyed after it caught on fire Wednesday afternoon at Hacienda San Lucas in Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City. Based on an incident report filed with the Kabankalan City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) by shop supervisor Antonio Pastor, the harvester was being driven by 60-year-old …
GMA Network takes home Best TV Station, Best Radio Station honors at 16th Gawad Tanglaw Awards
Leading broadcast company GMA Network emerged as the big winner at the 16th Gawad Tanglaw (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw) after winning the major awards in the television and radio categories during the awarding ceremonies held last May 5 at the Cinematheque Theater in Manila. GMA-7 was conferred the “Best TV Station” award …
Cebu Pacific Air strengthens Japan presence with Tokyo office
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air formally opens its own office in Japan on May 16, 2018, as part of the airline’s expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific region and bid to boost its presence in the Japanese market. Cebu Pacific Air is one of the largest and most successful Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) in …
DA assists seaweed producers in Guimaras
More seaweed growers in Guimaras are benefitting from the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the province. Guimaras agriculturist Ronnie Morante, in an interview yesterday, said that three additional projects are approved for implementation under the PRDP with project cost totaling P5.9 million. The Panobolon Unified Fisherfolk’s Association …
PDEA is not blameless
“If you support the war on drugs in its present form, then you’re only paying lip-service to the defense of freedom, and you don’t really grasp the concept of the sovereign individual human being.” –Neal Boortz The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) is reportedly not happy those linked to illegal drugs in the …
Visiting tourist spots in WV
Tomorrow is the Guimaras familiarization tour, in time for the province’s annual Manggahan Festival, which culminates this weekend. The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) will be hosting a tour of the island, including a chance to experience the eat-all-you-can mango event. The island province also boasts white sand beaches, resorts, and a windmill. Many thanks …
JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament
Competition opens today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The University of San Agustin-Iloilo is scheduled to meet Murcia, while Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School will play the University of St. La Salle this morning, beginning at 7:00 a.m., in the opening games of the 4th JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament at the Bacolod …