COMMUNITY
SSS extends monthly contribution deadline for 2018 until Jan. 2, 2019
State-run Social Security System (SSS) recently said it extended the payment deadline for contribution payments for January to December 2018 for SSS members except Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)-members. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said the Social Security Commission (SSC), the policy-making body of the pension fund, through SSC Resolution No. 728.s-2018 …
Russian envoy proposes film fest in Iloilo
Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Anatolyevich Khovaev is proposing to hold a Russian Film Festival in Iloilo City next month. Mayor Jose Espinosa III, in an interview on Thursday, November 8, said he has been in discussions with the diplomat about developing trade, cultural and heritage exchanges during the Russian envoy’s visit in the …
USLS students present scientific research to the governor
Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP) recipients who are enrolled in the University of St. La Salle food technology program recently presented their scientific research to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. at the Provincial Capitol. Among the subjects tackled include tadpole development, fish food for tilapia, alternative chicken feeds, egg production innovations, e.coli at Bacolod …
Nearly 200 medical technologists converge at SMX
UNO-R, CSA-B recognized for excellence The Negros Occidental chapter of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc. (PAMET) recently gathered at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod for an oath-taking and induction ceremony for new members, which drew around 194 newly-registered medical technologists from across the province. PAMET National President Ronaldo Puno …
Isuzu PH turns over modern PUVs to GRAB in reopened Boracay
Just in time for the reopening of rehabilitated Boracay Island, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over to GRAB Philippines units of the Isuzu modernized public utility vehicle (PUV) at the island’s Bolabog Terminal on October 26. Attending the momentous turnover and launch of the approved route were officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), IPC …
Bali beautiful
Much is said about Bali as a tourist destination and after experiencing it through a recent media familiarization trip, Bali is beautiful. Stopped at a Starbucks upon arrival and was briefed on the planned activities. Aneka Kartika Tours and Travel took care of the trip, starting with lunch at the five-star Visesa Ubud Resort. There …
The search for Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2019 underway
Competition seeking an ‘upper class beauty’ Entries are currently being accepted for the upcoming Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2019 competition. According to an Iloilo City Public Information Office release, among the eligibility criteria include good skin, able to speak English, and “upper class beauty.” Also among the requirements include a height of at least …
Baciwa conducts medical mission, feeding program in Brgy. Felisa
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) conducted a medical mission and feeding program earlier this week in Barangay Felisa, Bacolod City, where nearly 300 local residents received free medical consultations, medicines, and vitamins. Another 70 also underwent free eye screens and received reading glasses. Meanwhile, 168 enjoyed a meal of arroz caldo; with the first …
Monsters’ Ball next week at SM City Bacolod
SM City Bacolod is inviting kids 12 years old and below to participate in this year’s Ha-Ha-Halloween Monsters’ Ball, which is scheduled to take place next week, October 31. At 12:00 noon in the north wing main atrium, costume-clad kids can go trick-or-treating and fill up on sweets from participating mall tenants. By 2:00 p.m., …