The Negros Occidental provincial government turned over checks worth P6.9 million, intended to fund projects in 22 barangays across the province. Beneficiaries include Barangay Consing in EB Magalona; Barangay Salvacion in Murcia; Barangays Don Jorge Araneta, Caridad, Binubuhan, Bagroy, Tabunan, Taloc, Calumangan, and Bacong in Bago City; Barangays San Pedro, Enclaro, Sto. Rosario, Progreso, Santol, …
COMMUNITY
Job fair at CHMSC-Talisay tomorrow
The Negros Occidental Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will be holding a recruitment activity from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 17, at the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) gymnasium in Talisay City. A number of POEA-licensed recruitment agencies will be hiring nurses, skilled workers, drivers, engineers, heavy equipment operators, service crew, among …
Cathedral to host sundown reflections during Lent
A series of sundown reflections will be held at the San Sebastian Cathedral every Thursday, following the 6:00 p.m. mass. The first will be held today, March 16. The service is open to all and will focus on a variety of issues pertaining to remaining faithful throughout the Lenten season./WDJ
City distributes over P300K to Palarong NIR medalists
The city government of Bacolod provided the 393 Palarong NIR medalists of the Bacolod City delegation cash incentives totaling P302,500 during a ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday. “I am happy and proud as your city mayor,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who led the ceremony alongside Bacolod City Schools Division …
Sinigayan Festival opens today in Sagay City
The 21st Sinigayan Festival opens today in Sagay City with a Grand Opening Parade, featuring Sagay City Mayor Alfredo Marañon III, Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa, Jr., and Sinigayan Foundation President, Engr. Primitivo Rivera, Jr. An opening program will take place at the city’s public plaza with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary …
No vending at city markets
The city government of Bacolod will begin implementing their “No Vending” policy at the city’s three public markets. From 6:00 a.m. until midnight, vending is strictly prohibited at Central Market, Burgos Market, and along Amelia, Hernaez, and Mabini streets at Libertad Market. The new policy was discussed, yesterday, during a meeting between Executive Assistant Ernesto …
SM Supermarket open at 8:00 a.m. every day
Bacolod City customers get an extra two hours of grocery shopping now that SM Supermarket opens at 8:00 a.m. every day. The new directive aims to better serve the community by providing ample time in the morning to shop for essentials and more. The SM Market Eats section will also be open early, offering shoppers …
Power interruptions this weekend
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) informs consumers connected to Alijis Feeders maintenance activity will be conducted this weekend, from March 11 to 12, to ensure the stability of distribution lines and avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Details of these outages are as follow: Date: Saturday, March 11 Time: …
UNO-R Solidarity Day held yesterday
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Religious Education Department held its 18th Solidarity Day yesterday, which started with a walk for life, where participants expressed their opposition to the death penalty, abortion, suicide, drug abuse, premarital sex, and extrajudicial killings. Opening ceremonies took place at the UNO-R gymnasium, with an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament …
Over 500 treated during Cauayan medical/dental outreach program
According to the Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO), over 500 residents of Cauayan sought treatment during a medical/dental outreach program, yesterday at the Barangay Inayawan covered court in the said municipality. Beneficiaries received free medical consultation, tooth extractions, and were provided with free medicine and food supplements. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and …