This should be the attitude in our self-giving. It has to be done without counting the cost, without expecting any reward. We should not worry about anything, because God knows everything and gives us everything that we need. And he cannot be outdone in generosity. The more we give of ourselves, the more he will …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Defensor, Treñas in a rare show of teamwork
“Unity is strength when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” –Mattie Stepanek When the governor of Iloilo and the Iloilo City mayor sit at one table address the public, there must be something urgent and important. With Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. and Mayor Geronimo Jerry P. Treñas both issuing executive orders …
Pag-IBIG Fund offers three-month moratorium on all loans
Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a three-month moratorium to its member-borrowers to help defray their expenses during the enhanced community quarantine being implemented by the government in its fight to contain the Covid-19 virus. “President Duterte is exerting all efforts to lead the nation in fighting the corona virus. Pag-IBIG Fund supports the President’s efforts and …
Alimodian teen hangs self
The remains of an 18-year-old were found hanging yesterday at the boarding house where she was residing in Barangay McArthur in Iloilo City’s La Paz district. Authorities only identified the fatality as ‘Christine,’ a resident of Alimodian’s Barangay Bagsakan. According to police, the body was discovered by the deceased’s boardmate around 12:15 a.m. Police continue …
Drug dealer arrested in the City Proper district
Police arrested a drug dealer last Monday along Ledesma Street in Iloilo City’s City Proper district. Authorities identified the arrested as 23-year-old Rosebel Nisnisan of Barangay Sto. Niño in the city’s Arevalo district. According to police, the suspect was nabbed around 9:35 p.m. after they sold a sachet of suspected shabu for P1,500 to an …
DTI conducts monitoring in Antique
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) personnel conducted monitoring at major retail establishments in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique to confirm compliance with rules on prices and ensure an adequate supply of basic necessities. According to DTI-Antique senior trade and industry development specialist, Engr. Lynna Joy Cardinal, additional deliveries set to arrive within the week …
Iloilo to fully implement travel restriction today
The Iloilo provincial government will fully implement its border restriction starting today amid the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, threat. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. met with Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, Police Colonel Paul Kenneth Lucas, yesterday relative to the conduct of boundary checkpoints. Five borders connecting Iloilo to the neighboring provinces of Antique and …
Iloilo City set to implement curfew
The Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday passed an ordinance enacting a curfew over the city due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. However, according to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, the curfew will not be imposed until it is signed and an accompanying executive order is issued. The ordinance notes, once …
Official statement on BDO employee with Covid-19
BDO received reports that an employee from one of our operational offices in San Juan City, Metro Manila has tested positive for Covid-19. The employee did self-quarantine on March 10. However, the bank was informed of the confirmation on March 16. All employees within the contact trace of the affected individual are now under self-quarantine. …
DILG rejects request for elevated walkway at NOHS
In response to a request for an elevated walkway across Araneta Street in front of Negros Occidental High School (NOHS), Department of the Interior and Local Government-Office of Project Development Services (DILG-OPDS) Director IV Rolyn Zambales said in a letter to Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, “We regret to inform you that we …