Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Operations Nicanor E. Faeldon has underscored that disaster management is everybody’s concern. In his keynote address during the 20th Gawad Kalasag (Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan) regional awards held at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) in Iloilo City on July 27, Faeldon said that disaster management transcends …
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Antique to extend educational support to 6.5K students
Antique’s provincial government, through the Provincial Youth Development Office, is targeting some 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students for its educational assistance program. “There is an allocation of P50 million for the educational assistance this 2018,” Rexon C. Nodque, officer in-charge of the Provincial Youth Development Office, said. Nodque said undergraduate students could apply for educational …
Megaworld unveils first museum venture in Iloilo Business Park
ILOMOCA stands out as first contemporary art museum in VisMin The global art scene continues to prosper as a movement where Filipinos enjoy a significant following. Over the years, studies have shown that art and culture are becoming key components in the global trend for urban development. In fact in 2015, the United Cities …
Indulge in a life that’s rich at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo
There’s a world of reasons to adore the “City of Love,” and everything starts by the doorstep of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. As it celebrates its third anniversary this July, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo takes pride in having elevated the standards of the hotel industry in the entire Western Visayas. Being the first edifice to rise at …
Merzci CEO headlines magazine’s ‘Power Issue’
Southwall Magazine recently relaunched with their “Power Issue,” which included Merzci chief executive officer Jonathan Lo; the local publication also featured the businessman on the cover. The event took place at the Gallery Orange in Bacolod City, where Lo, considered a “force to be reckoned with in the sweet industry of delicacies,” was celebrated. Beginning …
8 Things to Love about RICHMONDE HOTEL ILOILO
When in Iloilo, the perfect place to stay and experience the world-class hospitality and genuine warmth of Ilonggos is at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. Why? Let’s count all the wonderful ways!
JG Summit sets up in Tacloban City
JG Summit Holdings, Inc., which owns Cebu Pacific Air and the Universal Robina Corporation, opened the Summit Hotel Tacloban last month with a goal of attracting the meeting, incentives, conventions, events/exhibitions market. The hotel will help boost business and convention activities in the city. Opening day was attended by Summit Hotel corporate officers, led by …
Youth farmers group visits the Provincial Capitol
The Myrianne Young Farmers Organization, a group of young farmers from Barangay San Pablo, Manapla, paid a courtesy visit on Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. at the Provincial Capitol on Wednesday, where they presented him with their organic produce. The farmers are between the ages of seven and 18 years old. Their products …
Iloilo museum to highlight city’s industries
The Iloilo City government is offering to collaborate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in maintaining the rehabilitated Elizalde building in the city that will be converted into a Museum of Economic History. In an interview Friday, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III said he broached the proposal to NHCP executive director …
National Children’s Book Reading Day celebrated at SM City Bacolod
National Children’s Book Reading Day is observed at all SM Malls across the country every third Tuesday in July. This year, 100 students from Vista Alegre Granada Elementary School and the Kalipay Negrense Foundation, Inc. took part in the event, where they listened to storytellers and received books, school supplies, and prizes. Books written by …