Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) recently inaugurated their new mental health unit, which is staffed with psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses to deal with psychological and emotional issues. “I hope this facility will be able to serve the people with needs and care [for] their mental health issues and emotional care issues,” said hospital …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
La Carlota City has been combating malnutrition for over two decades –Mayor
During a recent Nutrition Month event in La Carlota City, Mayor Luis Jalandoni III discussed the city’s history of combating malnutrition and promoting children’s health. “If we nourish and love our children today, we can be assured that our future is safe in their hands,” the mayor said. “Our [city] and the private sector have …
DENR declares 3ID camp the ‘greenest’
During a recent visit by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu to Camp General Macario Peralta, Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz, home to the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), he noted the presence of forests and other greenery surrounding the military installation. “I think this is the greenest division in the …
7th most wanted drug personality in Victorias City collared
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The seventh-most wanted drug personality in Victorias City was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following a buy-bust operation at the Canetown Subdivision in Barangay 19-A of the said city. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Rex Abellar, a resident of the said barangay. The operation was carried out by the …
Laborer drowns after being swept in Cauayan river
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 70-year-old laborer died after he was reportedly swept away while trying to cross a river Tuesday afternoon in Barangay Guiljungan, Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Antonio Dela Cruz, a resident of the said area. Cauayan municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector James Latayon, said, around …
Western Visayas to feature at tourism roadshow stop in India
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently revealed Region VI, or the Western Visayas, was among seven selected regions to be promoted during a Focus Philippines roadshow stop in Goa, India, in an effort to attract more Indian tourists. The event takes place next week, from July 25 to 28. “DOT has identified India as one …
UNO-R hosts research seminar
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Graduate School held a research seminar over the weekend that focused on research methods. Silliman University Research Center director, Dr. Enrique G. Oracion, served as research speaker and discussed subjects including paradigms and practices in teaching research and the best practices in research paneling./WDJ
Assistance distributed to Iloilo City families affected by rain, fire
The Iloilo City government recently distributed assistance funds for 14 families affected by heavy rains or fire. P7,000 was provided for those whose houses were completely damaged, while P3,500 was given to those whose homes were partially-damaged. “We hope that the amount given will somehow help,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. The beneficiaries …
Coca-Cola breaks ground on cookery lab at high school in Murcia
The Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress, recently broke ground on a new cookery lab at Lopez Jaena National High School in Murcia. Upon completion, the facility will provide work stations with wash areas, a lecture room, storage room, toilets, and changing rooms. Supplemental equipment and machines will …
Korean community development group to hold summit in Iloilo City
The Iloilo provincial government, in partnership with the South Korean embassy and the local chapter of the Saemaul Undong movement, a rural community development initiative based in South Korea, will be holding a summit in Iloilo City next month, from August 30 to 31. “This summit will provide us with a platform where we can …