Story and photos by Toots Jimenez, Jr. Amid the “-ember months,” people are joyful, cheerful, and excited. The yuletide season arrives in vans or from bodegas with entrepreneurs grabbing crates of apples, oranges, grapes, and lemons. Homes are decorated to show the joys of celebrating Christmas at home. Children are excited to receive gifts and …
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Lenovo bolsters PH lineup with new AMD-powered devices
Lenovo is refreshing its product offerings to Filipino customers with the launch of new laptops that run on AMD Ryzen processors. The release is part of the company’s objective of bringing the latest technology straight to consumers. Based in California, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Its main …
IPC optimizes truck fleet customers’ businesses with Isuzu Eco-Drive Training
Owning, driving, and maintaining an Isuzu commercial vehicle is already a sound business investment in itself, as the world’s foremost manufacturer of diesel-powered engine assures the power, reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency in every vehicle that rolls out of its assembly. However, to maximize the strengths of every Isuzu truck, maintaining and operating it must …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ in Hinigaran
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. (SLBI) recently hosted Hampangan, an event for kids featuring a mobile playground, in Hinigaran. Super Beagler, the Hampangan mascot, paid a visit and entertained the children alongside a colorful castle, an elephant covered with floral art, games, and a story-telling area. Also present for the event were …
Kalamayan Festival 2018
Battle of the Bands set for December 21 Victorias Milling Company Inc. will host this year’s Battle of the Bands at the Victorias Public Plaza on December 21. The contest is part of the city’s Kalamayan Festival 2018 celebration. The winner will receive P30,000. Bands must be comprised of five to 12 members and …
Seven hired from Iloilo City PESO job fair
The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) job fair that took place in Iloilo City last month saw a total of seven applicants hired. According to PESO head Ma. Elena Benitez, the companies participating in the event were SM Supermarket, YHMD International Manpower Services Inc., and Wizard Manpower. Among the available jobs included bagger, administrative …
Bacolod City government recognizes retirees
The Bacolod City government recently held a tribute for 50 city government employees who retired this year. “You are part and parcel of Bacolod and Bacolod would not be where it is today if not for your contributions,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. “Our employees are the front-liners in terms of public service and …
4 Negosyo Centers in Negros among PH’s top performers
Four Negosyo Centers in Negros Occidental have been recognized as among the country’s top performing facilities, according to the Negosyo Center Monitoring System (NCMS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Engiemar Tupas, DTI-Negros Occidental coordinator for Negosyo Center, said on Monday, December 3, the inclusion of the four facilities in the list is …
Iloilo City opens sidewalks to vendors this Yuletide season
Some 300 vendors stand to benefit from the move of the city government, giving them space to sell their goods on the sidewalks until the end of this month. In an interview after Monday’s regular flag-raising ceremony, Mayor Jose Espinosa III said vendors can use the sidewalks not just at the central business district (CBD) …
NIA inaugurates P170M river irrigation rehab project
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Monday, December 3, inaugurated the P170 million newly-completed and improved Sta. Barbara River Irrigation System (SBRIS) in Iloilo. Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (NISRIP) covered the towns of Sta. Barbara, Leganes and Pavia in Iloilo province and Jaro …