COMMUNITY

Following the recent earthquake that struck Leyte, the Bankers Association of the Philippine (BAP) released a statement to inform customers, banks branches in affected areas will continue to operate normally. “Our member banks have advised its respective branches to strive delivering its services to the general public and accommodate all banking transactions,” the group said …

The Negros Occidental provincial government kicked off their observance of the 43rd Nutrition Month yesterday at the Pontevedra municipal gym. Provincial Health and Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, addressed those gathered and discussed healthy living and disaster preparedness. Provincial Medical Specialist III, Dr. Jessica Fama, who served as guest speaker, echoed the same sentiment. …

The Bacolod City government, led by the Urban Basic Services Division (UBSD) and the City Health Office, will be observing the 43rd Nutrition Month throughout the month of July. Ruby Agravio of the UBSD said this year’s observance, under the theme “Healthy Diet, Gawing Habit for Life!” seeks to increase awareness of how a healthy …

A total of 648 Antique barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) each received a P2,500 honorarium during the launch of the province’s nutrition month observance, earlier this week; a total distribution of P1.62 million. Governor Rhodora Cadiao called BNS “front-liners” in the provincial government’s effort to care for the health of children throughout the province. She further …

The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs the consuming public water supply interruption and turbid water will be experienced in some portions of the service area due to a scheduled Ceneco power interruption. Schedule: Sunday (July 9), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Espinos Village, Vista Alegre down to Libertad, Pagla-um Village, Green …

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) recently swore in 20 new jail officers. BJMP-NIR director, Jail Senior Superintendent Alberto Balauag, who led oath-taking rites, encouraged the new recruits to be upstanding officers. “You must help bring a credible and effective service for the greater purpose of public safety,” he urged. According …

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya inaugurated two new school buildings earlier this week, costing nearly P50 million in total. In the morning, a four-story, 20-classroom building at Emiliano Lizares National High School in Barangay Granada was inaugurated. That afternoon, a three-story, nine-classroom building at Luis Hervias National High …

Following studies on a gradually growing land elevation that first appeared in Barangay Apdo, Hamtic, Antique last April, the occurrence turned out not to be volcanic in nature. Based on a July 4 study, geologist Robjunlieana Lim said water deposits pushed the soft sediments upwards, causing the land elevation. Subsequent tests revealed the components did …

A program aimed at promoting weight loss among government employees, Victorias City recently launched “The Biggest Loser” at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center. Individuals from various city departments and agencies took part in a registration, orientation, and weigh-in during the events. As part of the program, participants will take part …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay Su-ay captain Cherrie Hope Belarga expressed her appreciation to the Himamaylan City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for approving a P3 million supplemental budget, intended for the construction of a new public market. In a message sent to Watchmen Daily Journal, she said the original Su-ay public market was hit by …