Kiosk applications available for submission next week Those interested in operating kiosks at the Bacolod Public Plaza and Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds during the upcoming MassKara Festival can begin submitting application next week, September 10, at the MassKara office, located inside the Tourism Building along San Juan Street. Applications will be accepted …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Random inspections conducted at Bacolod City rice warehouses
NBI: No rice hoarders in the city By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and National Food Authority (NFA) recently conducted random inspections of Bacolod City rice warehouses as part of the government’s crackdown on rice hoarders. According to NBI-Bacolod chief, Atty. Renor Baldovino, during the joint inspection, they …
SM City Bacolod spends time with the elderly
SM City Bacolod employees recently conducted an event at the St. Vincent’s Home in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub, where they spent the day with the facility’s 25 resident seniors. They played games, shared a meal, and distributed gifts. “We encourage our employees to share themselves with the community through various volunteer services,” said human resources …
STI-WNU to host PMA entrance exams on Sunday
STI-West Negros University will host the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) entrance examination on Sunday, September 9. The event is part of a nationwide simultaneous examination, beginning at 12:00 noon and ending at 4:00 p.m. Prospective applicants must be a natural-born Filipino, at least five feet tall, physically fit, have a good moral character, single and …
P800K worth of shabu recovered in Talisay City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated P800,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated following a late Tuesday evening buy-bust operation in Barangay E. Lizares, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police arrested 44-year-old Joven Catipay, a resident of Barangay Pitalok in San Fernando, Cebu. Talisay City police chief, Police Superintendent Boots Aseo, said the operation …
Iloilo Central among 20 SSS branches piloting loan program
The Social Security System (SSS) recently launched their Pension Loan Program (PLP) at 20 branches across the country, including Iloilo Central, located in the City Proper district of Iloilo City. “For pilot implementation, PLP will be offered in [the] 20 branches serving the highest number of retiree pensioners,” explained SSS Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. …
P800K worth of shabu recovered in Talisay City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated P800,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated following a late Tuesday evening buy-bust operation in Barangay E. Lizares, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police arrested 44-year-old Joven Catipay, a resident of Barangay Pitalok in San Fernando, Cebu. Talisay City police chief, Police Superintendent Boots Aseo, said the operation …
Benitez nixes senatorial run
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez is reportedly no longer interested in running for Senate in 2019 and Love Negros allies have come out in support of the congressman’s decision. Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said, despite being sad over the decision, he supports Benitez and …
Resolution seeks to probe Iloilo City Agriculturist Office
Government power line may have been tapped –city councilor Following their move from an office along Macario Peralta Street in Iloilo City’s City Proper district to the Ker & Co. building, located next to City Hall, a proposed Iloilo City Council resolution seeks to look into Iloilo City Agriculturist Office (CAO) electricity bills after …
Literacy Week underway
The Department of Education reminded the public via social media that Literacy Week is currently underway. The annual observance began on September 2 and ends on Saturday, September 8, which is International Literacy Day. The observance is conducted in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 239, signed in 1993 by then-President Fidel V. Ramos, which called …