COMMUNITY

As part of a joint project by the Sowing Legacy Movement and the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) University Community Development Office, the Handumanan National High School (HNHS) business club, the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (COYE), was recognized for Best Exhibit and the third-best project for “My School, My Cause.” HNHS is the only public …

By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Panaad Challenge relay event, part of the Panaad Sa Negros Sportsfest, begins on April 29, starting from the Mambukal Resort in Murcia to Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City. The 26.3 kilometer event will be divided into Under-17, Open, and Executive (25 years old and above) categories, with teams comprised …

Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya addressed the 1st Principals’ National Congress on K-to-12, which opened yesterday at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod and runs for three days, encouraging them to inspire their students. He also pointed out he co-authored House Bills 56 and 1668. The former increases minimum pay for teachers, …

The special meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), held at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) last week, saw Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo, Jr. attend for the first time. Joined by Bacolod City Mayor EvelioLeonardia, who chairs the council, the DILG official provided input on …

During a special meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), which was attended by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo, Jr., Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head Police Superintendent LuisitoAcebuche delivered a report on the results of recently-implemented ordinances requiring city motorcyclists to wear helmets and discouraging pedestrians …

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be hosting a three-day film education symposium from May 4 to 6 at the Negros Museum. The event is geared towards educators and teachers in the arts and the special K-to-12 arts program. While there is no registration fee, slots are limited and admission will be …

The Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will be hosting a special recruitment activity at the Jaro Gymnasium on April 26 for those who completed rehabilitation at the crossroads community change center. According to PESO head Ma. Elena Benitez, “One big business center will be opening and we are hoping they will be joining …

Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a one-day Circuit Assembly on Saturday, April 22, at the Iloilo International Convention Center (IICC), with program starting at 9:40 a.m. until 3:55 p.m. The program revolves on the theme, “Maintain Love for Jehovah (Matthew 22:37).” “It highlights how we can ssuccessfully maintain and increase our love for God, how parents …

The City Development Council (CDC), chaired by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, released their six-year comprehensive development plan for the city at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday. The plan includes a local development investment program, a capacity development agenda, and a monitoring and evaluation strategy. It is also comprised of an executive and …

Three motorcyclists from Bacolod City began a 7,000 kilometer “epic journey,” starting with a send-off ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) last night at 9:00 p.m. Russell Ban, Christian Aguirre, and Jason Tupas plan to travel the “Lakbayin ang Pilipinas: The Riders’ Pilgrimage” across major roads of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao in …