In response to the widespread request from employers and individual members, the Social Security System (SSS) said it revised the payment deadlines for the payment of contributions for the applicable months starting January to June 2018. Under Resolution No. 361-s.2018, the Social Security Commission revised the payment deadlines. For employers, the existing deadline of 10th, …
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Nominations for ‘Many Faces of the Teacher’ closes on May 31
The nomination deadline for the “Many Faces of the Teacher” program, which recognizes “role models in the teaching profession” is on May 31. The Bato Balani Foundation, Inc. (BBFI), together with Diwa Learning Systems, is looking for teachers of all ages, actively teaching at private or public primary, elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities, …
Scientist suggests making Bacolod City and Iloilo City ‘twin cities’
National scientist Raul V. Fabella, during a recent event in Bacolod City, suggested having the city team up with Iloilo City as “twin cities.” “I am a strong advocate [of making] Bacolod and Iloilo twin West Visayan cities,” he said. “These two cities will have lower power costs because of the outcomes of investments.” “Power …
Over P480K turned over in barangay insurance benefits
Acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, led the turnover of P483,333 worth of barangay insurance benefits to the families of barangay officials from across the province at the Provincial Capitol, yesterday. The neighborhood officials were enrolled in the Barangay Insurance Program for Barangay Tanods and Barangay Officials and Employees. Checks were personally received …
Defensor’s anti-illegal fishing drive cited anew
Governor Arthur Defensor Sr.’s unwavering commitment for the protection and preservation of the Visayan Sea earned yet another commendation from top notch environmental advocates and international organizations. A Certificate of the Highest Recognition was given to Defensor by the United Nations Environmental Programme and the Institute of Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD) based in Washington …
Power interruption today
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be conducting maintenance activity today, April 26, in order to ensure stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Schedule: Today (April 26) Reasons: Stringing of 2-span 69kV transmission line along Circumferential Road from Bangga Cory and Purok BM, …
Tenpin bowling clinic begins next week
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Sugarbowl Tenpin Association, Inc. (STAI) will be holding a tenpin bowling clinic, beginning next week, at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. Registration costs P1,300, which includes a t-shirt and certificate, with sessions scheduled for April 30, May 2, and May 6. The clinic …
Bacolod City-based enterprise wins at Australian innovation event
Bacolod City-based social enterprise, Bagosphere, which provides short-term, career-focused training programs, took top prize at the recent Frontier Innovators event, conducted by a division of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Top prize included A$100,000, or around P4 million. Bagosphere was one of over 700 applicants, from 52 countries, vying for the prize. …
Free medical services provided for Iloilo City barangays
The Iloilo City Health Office and the Dental Health Division, through the “Pag-Ulikid sang Syudad Program,” recently provided various medical procedures, including dental and medical services, along with circumcisions, in Barangay San Juan, Molo, and Barangay Tanza Baybay in City Proper. In addition, the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs provided identification cards for local seniors, …
Janiuay GK village celebrates 10 years
Beginning April 27, the Good Samaritan Gawad Kalinga (GK) Village in Janiuay, Iloilo will hold a three-day event celebrating their 10th anniversary. According to chief resource mobilizer Sally Ramos, the village is one of the best managed, self-reliant communities in the country. Among the events planned include a parade, pageant, games, talent show, among …