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By Jezza A. Nepomoceno Dubbed the Multipurpose Counseling and Family Development Center (MCFDC), the Iloilo provincial government will be setting up couples counseling centers in the towns of Oton, San Miguel, Alimodian, Cabatuan, Dueñas, and Concepcion this year. “This is where couples can learn about marriage enrichment and how to resolve or avoid marital crisis …

A 12-year-old from La Castellana is representing the Philippines at the World Championship of Performing Arts, currently taking place in Long Beach, California, set to run until July 9. Seventh-grader Lordcint Agbas is one of the 90-strong Philippine contingent to the competition, but the only one in his category. Mentored by singer Jed Madela, Agbas …

A total 65, out of 105, individuals who previously surrendered to law enforcement under Oplan:Tokhang recently completed the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) and were recognized during a culmination event at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia offered his congratulations in an address to those gathered. “Eight weeks is …

By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The nominations deadline for the Search for Outstanding Woman Community Leader 2017, or the Ang Ilongga Awards, has been extended until tomorrow, May 31. Now in its second year, the annual search, organized by the Junior Chamber International Iloilo Ilang-Ilang, in coordination with the Gender and Development Unit of the Province …

A total P311,000 was awarded to Bacolod City athletes who earned medals at the most recent Palarong Pambansa during a ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonadia, who led the distribution, addressed the gathered athletes and coaches. “Thank you for giving honor to the region,” he said. “We …

The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) will recognize farmers and fisherfolk in a ceremony at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel, today. The ceremony will include exhibits on crops and livestock, talks on corporate rice farming, a discussion on women making change in agricultural development, testimonials from farmers, and the awarding of the 2016 Rice Achievers. …

Bago City, in partnership with La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design, awarded cash prizes to the winners of a contest searching for a prospective master plan and architectural design for the city’s Bantayan Park. The contest was open to LCC students. Group 1, composed of Maiian delos Reyes, Aura Danielle …

As part of the 16th Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Negros Island Region (DENR NIR) will conduct its first synchronized BMS, or hornbill count, in the three protected areas in NIR. Volunteers and trained participants are invited to join the event in the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park on June …

The Bago City government earned an accolade from the Department of Interior and Local Government-Negros Island Region (DILG-NIR) recognizing them among the Top 5 best locally-funded project ‘implementers’ in the region for the first quarter of 2017. Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo accepted the recognition from City Local Government Operations Officer (CLGOO) Rex Abello. According …

The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently approved on its final reading yesterday, an ordinance formalizing the schedule of the annual MassKara Fesitval. Authored by City Councilor Em Ang, the ordinance sets the fourth Sunday of October as the permanent schedule for the Masskara Festival highlights. According to the councilor, the schedule will allow international …