Gelvolea: CNA bonuses amount to at least P40,000 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently signed the resolution forwarded by the Provincial Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE), who are seeking the release of the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive bonus. PACE Treasurer Ruben Diamante said they hope all …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Iloilo CHO urge restaurant owners to ‘maintain cleanliness’
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) recently called on restaurant owners to ensure kitchens are clean. Iloilo City health officer, Dr. Bernard Caspe, said, aside from qualifying for a sanitation permit, restaurant owners and staff must maintain cleanliness. “Preparing the food is crucial, especially [since] you are serving it to your clients,” he explained. “Our …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
14 to vie for Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2019 The 14 candidates for Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2019 were presented last weekend at SM City Iloilo. “This is an occasion which can attest [to] Ilongga beauty, talent, and intelligence,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. The candidates for the crown are Claire Therese Porras, Elaine …
Officer-in-charge: Facilities for Bredco Port passenger terminal under development
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation (Bredco) Port officer-in-charge Romeo Casela recently provided an update on the new passenger terminal, pointing out, all facilities are currently under development. “The entire port will be lighted properly, which will be completed [in] January 2019; while the fencing will be completed within this …
The essence of ‘Paskong Pinoy’
Christmas is the most celebrated and recognized tradition throughout the world. Many companies and institutions hold annual get-togethers to celebrate their fortunes. December is the month when everybody is wealthy; gifts are plentiful thanks to 13th month pay and other bonuses distributed throughout the month. The tradition is based in religious context, with Roman Catholics …
2018-19 NOHSAAI Duckpin Bowlfest for Unity
Bracketing finals begins today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The bracketing finals for the ongoing 2018-19 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association Inc. (NOHSAAI) Duckpin Bowlfest for Unity first conference begins today at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Among those drawn in Bracket A include the Classes of 1973; …
NBTC Provincial League
CSA-B, BTTHS in action today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) and Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) are both scheduled to play today in the ongoing SM-National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) provincial league at the St. John’s Institute (SJI) activity center in Bacolod City. BTTHS will play University of …
Winners named in Mansilingan chess tournaments
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Four winners were named in the Barangay Mansilingan 2018 ‘Magsinadya’ Open and Kiddies Invitational Chess Tournament, which opened last month at the Mansilingan Chess Club Training Center and Mansilingan Agro-Industrial High School covered court. A.L. Jayme Elementary School was originally reported as one of the venues. Joseph Navarra won …
2018-19 NOHSAAI Duckpin Bowlfest for Unity
Bracketing finals begins today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The bracketing finals for the ongoing 2018-19 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association Inc. (NOHSAAI) Duckpin Bowlfest for Unity first conference begins today at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Among those drawn in Bracket A include the Classes of 1973; …
BCPO releases guidelines for firecracker vendors
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) released its guidelines on the sale of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices. BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said, as earlier agreed upon with officials from the city government, the designated area for the sale of firecrackers will be beside the Pope John Paul …