The Social Security System (SSS) branch in Kabankalan City recently conducted an e-Mobile service in Binalbagan, which allows members to access services including the issuance of social security numbers, membership registration, among others. Binalbagan Mayor Emmanuel Aranda expressed his appreciation for the SSS staff and encouraged other municipalities to conduct a similar activity. Around 700 …
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Talisay City Councilor to conduct public hearings on smoking ban
Talisay City Councilor Randy Ereñeta recently pushed for the passage of the Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance, in accordance with the executive order by President Rodrigo Duterte banning smoking in all public places. He also plans on conducting public hearings on the impact of the smoking ban. “I am appealing for the cooperation of the good people …
Tourism Board conducts product update
The Domestic Promotions Department of the Tourism Promotions Board, in partnership with the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), recently conducted a Familiarization Tour-Product Update Program for tour operators and relevant trade media. Among the products included were an eco-park and river cruise in Capiz, an overnight stay in Sicogon Island, island hopping in Concepcion, a …
SM City Bacolod celebrates National Children’s Book Reading Day
Students from Sum-ag Elementary School, La Consolacion College Integrated School, and the Bacolod Homeschoolers Network gathered at SM City Bacolod yesterday for National Children’s Book Reading Day. Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas read “Two Friends, One World,” by Ramon Vicente Sunico, about friendship; while Arvin Gee Losañes of a leading business process outsourcing firm in …
Coca-Cola Philippines recognized for sustainability programs
Coca-Cola Philippines recently received three Philippine Quill Awards during a ceremony at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport City in Pasay City. The beverage company received two merit awards for the 5by20 Sari-sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program, which economically empowers women; along with an additional award for the “Replenishing Communities, Replenishing Lives: …
Lopue continues to lead TMC
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tenpin Master’s Challenge (TMC) Bowler of the Year OJ Lopue continues to lead the TMC Season Four championship for July at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. He currently sits atop the standings with 1,257 pinfalls, followed by Jasper Quimanhan with 1,213, Toto Ong – 1,210, …
Bacolod City government kicks off NDPR Week observance
The Bacolod City government observance of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week kicked off last Monday with a motorcade, followed by the launch of the PWD (Persons with Disabilities) Employment Desk at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). Bacolod City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) head Jose Ayco explained, the PWD Employment Desk is …
Local police accept Oplan Kill Bilbil fitness challenge
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, in collaboration with the Regional Advisory Council for Police Transformation and Development-Region VI (RACPTD-6), JCI Iloilo IlangIlang, Inc., and the Storm Fitness Club, accepted the Oplan Kill Bilbil: Slim Possible fitness challenge, recently posed by Philippine National Police (PNP) chief …
Foodman President donates 1,000 koi fish to BCGC fountain
Foodman Industries Corporation President James Chua recently turned over 1,000 koi fish to the Bacolod City government, which were released into the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) fountain over the weekend. Present at the ceremonial release and feeding of the fish were the Chua family; Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia; Bacolod City Vice Mayor El …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair and service improvement activities, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of defective 100 mm Ø gate valve and 100 mm Ø Check Valve at JJ Gonzaga Subdivision. Schedule: Today (July 18), from 2:00 p.m. …