The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently completed their validation and on-site inspection for Iloilo City’s consideration for a Seal of Good Local Governance. “This is an opportunity for the city government to highlight and share programs, services, initiatives, and best practices for the benefit of constituents, investors, and visitors alike,” explained …
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Off-site voter registration centers set up across Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging residents to register to vote by setting up off-site voter registration centers throughout the city. “We are bringing services closer as we encourage residents to grab this opportunity to register early to avoid any inconvenience due to overcrowding,” explained city election officer, Atty. Reinier B. Layson. …
Iloilo-Batiano River project offered for award consideration
The Iloilo City government recently presented the Iloilo-Batiano River Development Project for consideration in this year’s Galing Pook Awards, which recognizes innovative practices by local government units. “Given the contributions of various stakeholders and [the] Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council for the rehabilitation, protection, and development of Iloilo-Batiano River, we hope [to] bag the Galing Pook …
Ceneco phasing out old phone number
Following an upgrade to their digital telephone system, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) announced their current number, 435-3640 to 55, will be phased out by September 15, and will be replaced by 458-6777. The new number will connect all departments, divisions, sections, and units. Meanwhile, Ceneco emergency service lines will remain the same./WDJ
Provincial Veterinary Office equipped with rapid test kits
The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office is currently equipped with enzyme link immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which will provide for rapid testing on livestock and poultry. ELISA uses the dry method rapid test kit that can determine the status of an animals’ immune system. The tests are available at the Provincial Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where …
13 schools participating in Iloilo City debate tournament
The Iloilo City Inter-High School Tournament, a debate competition, opened yesterday, with 13 Iloilo City schools participating in this this year’s event. “This is a competition [for] the cream of the crop,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “This is a venue for students to show how intelligent, witty, and aware they are.” Among …
118 receive surgery pre-screening in Silay City
The Nikki Cares surgical mission on Tuesday conducted pre-screenings for major surgery at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, where 118 patients from Victorias City, Talisay City, and Murcia were observed. The mission, organized by the wife of Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, Dominique ‘Nikki’ Lopez Benitez, will be conducting …
Nutrition Month awards given out
The Provincial Nutrition Committee recently closed their Nutrition Month observance with an awards ceremony at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City. Hinoba-an was named ‘Most Outstanding Municipality;’ Nona Robles of Barangay 2 Poblacion, Hinoba-an won ‘Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar;’ and Dr. Edmundo Janeo of EB Magalona won ‘Most Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Action Officers.’ Meanwhile, …
TraNSCEnd Hunger launched in Sipalay City last month
TraNSCEnd Hunger, a program focused on training barangay nutrition scholars and health workers on ending hunger, was launched in Sipalay City last month. A total of 30 local health workers and nutrition scholars will be selected to participate in a five-month training program, where they will undergo breastfeeding peer counselor training, infant and young child …
Orientation held for second electrification program phase
After nearly 600 households throughout the Negros Occidental third congressional district were provided with electricity through a home-based solar system, a part of the Department of Energy (DOE) Household Electrification Program, various barangay captains from recipient jurisdictions met earlier this week to discuss the second phase of the program. Over the next two weeks, …