The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently announced the agency will be allocating funds for scholarship programs in Negros Occidental, as part of the plan by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte to reduce poverty. Available scholarships include training for work, private education assistance, and the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP). There …
COMMUNITY
Sabor Bisaya Food Expo and Culinary Competition opens tomorrow
The Sabor Bisaya Food Expo and Culinary Competition is scheduled to open tomorrow, July 19, at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. The event begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening remarks will be delivered by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The event will showcase exhibits from different food vendors, national and local companies, …
Provincial Government offers scholarships to study in Australia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is offering hospitality students an opportunity to study in Australia, as part of the Study Now, Pay Later Program. According to Provincial Public Information Officer Karen Dinsay, there are 10 spots available for the scholarship, which covered tuition fees worth P1 million. In order to …
Local PIA opens ASEAN kiosk, photo exhibit at Robinsons Place Bacolod
The Philippine Information Agency-Region VI (PIA-6) opened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) PIA information kiosk and ASEAN Traditional Costumes photo exhibit on the second floor of Robinsons Place Bacolod yesterday. This is the third such kiosk set up in Bacolod City, following one at SM City Bacolod and another at the Negros Occidental …
LTO-Bacolod: Car dealers are aware registration is in Iloilo, stop blaming LTO for delays
Land Transportation Office-Bacolod (LTO-Bacolod) chief Renato Novero called on local automobile dealers to stop blaming his agency for delays in processing new vehicle registration, saying they should be aware new vehicle registration takes place with LTO-Region VI (LTO-6) in Iloilo. “We do not want to hear [car dealers] put the blame on the [LTO] for …
Amid declining jobs, seafarers organization recommends saving, investing
The Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP) is suggesting members to save their earnings and invest wisely, following recent data showing seafarer deployments declined from 406,000 to 400,000 between 2015 and 2016. According to ISP president, Captain Jess Morales, 20 percent of Filipino seafarers are considered “successful.” He explained, most have a good income from …
DOT-6, SPED school plan farm tour for special needs students
As part of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) and the Special Education (SPED) Integrated School for Exceptional Children will be conducting a farm tour for special needs students on Friday, July 21. “This small act of kindness will go a long way not only for these children but …
Provincial health program enrollment prioritized in the third district
Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez is utilizing his district office, along with satellite offices in Victorias City, Silay City, Talisay City, Murcia, and EB Magalona, to promote the Negros Occidental Comprehensive Health Program (NOCHP) throughout his congressional district. According to a press release, the program provides “free medical services in times of needs.” …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) regrets to inform the consuming public a water supply interruption and turbid water will be experienced in some portions of the service area, due to the scheduled Ceneco power interruption. Schedule: Sunday (July 16), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Villa Soledad; Capitol Village; Fortune Towne; Bethany Court; Villa San Agustin; …
80th Iloilo City Charter Day on Monday
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog encouraged city residents to support the 80th Charter Day celebration, which launches on Monday, July 17, at City Hall. Celebrations begin with a 7:00 a.m. mass at the San Jose Placer Parish Church, followed by a parade around Plaza Libertad. “We have seen what Iloilo City is today compared to what …