Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri led the recent inauguration for the P10M Bacolod Public Plaza beautification project over the weekend, alongside Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya. “I am happy to see how it was improved,” said Zubiri. “It’s cleaner than before.” “This is only …
COMMUNITY
BPI to host ‘Family Loan Madness’ this weekend
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Family Savings Bank will be hosting their BPI Family Loan Madness from March 23 to 25 at the fountain area of Robinsons Place Bacolod. “We support the growth and development in Bacolod and we are committed to continue to be a trusted partner for the Ilonggos,” said BPI …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ for EB Magalona elementary school students
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. (SLBI) recently hosted their Traveling Hampangan, an event featuring a playground and snacks for local children, in Barangay Damgo in EB Magalona. Around 244 students of Nicholas Jalandoni Elementary School took part in the event. SLBI Director Dino Jalandoni earlier discussed the positive impact of the program. …
Mayor submits report on local anti-illegal drugs campaign to PNP Director
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently met with Philippine National Police (PNP) Director-General Ronald deal Rosa at PNP headquarters at Camp Crame, where the mayor submitted a report on the city’s ongoing campaign against illegal drugs. The mayor affirmed the report were based on data gathered by the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) and the …
TESDA to host nationwide TVET enrollment, job fair next month
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will be holding a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrollment and job fair next month, from April 5 to 6, which will be hosted by various TESDA Technology Institutions and offices. According to the agency, there is a demand in the construction and information …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
Provincial Agriculturist Office prepares activities The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist is currently preparing activities for the upcoming Panaad sa Negros Festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 14 to 22. The events planned will promote agricultural programs and projects, along with and provide business opportunities and insights in agriculture. Among the …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs the consuming public no water supply and turbid water will be experienced in some portions of the service area due to scheduled power interruptions. Schedule: Saturday (March 17), from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas Affected: Espinos, Mansilingan, Vista Alegre …
Iloilo City government enhances ‘care program’
The Iloilo City government recently initiated the Pag-ulikid sang Syudad program, which is intended to enhance city services pertaining to concerns on healthcare, environment, education, drug-use, and poverty. “We want to reach out to the community and make young ones and elders feel the city is willing to help them,” Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa …
Sagay City celebrates Sinigayan Festival
The 22nd Sinigayan Festival kicked off yesterday at Sagay City, Negros Occidental through a grand opening parade spearheaded by Mayor Alfredo D. Marañon III and Vice Mayor Narciso L. Javelosa, Jr. With the theme, “Saving Mother Nature . . . for us and for the future generation,” the festival will run until March 19, 2018. …