The Iloilo City Veterinarian Office recently began their mass anti-rabies vaccination program in barangays Bonifacio and Yulo Drive, located in Iloilo City’s Arevalo District. “We must protect our dogs through vaccination,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. Vaccinations had already taken place in barangays Quezon and San Jose yesterday; Barangay Dulonan today; and Barangay …
COMMUNITY
Over 300K 4Ps members in Western Visayas to receive tax subsidy
A total of 315,681 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are entitled to P2,400 cash grant under the national government’s Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT). The UCT is a tax subsidy provided under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law to help cushion the adverse economic effect of the policy. Chandelyn Jesselle …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will conduct repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of defective 150 mm Ø gate valve at corner Benares-Lanzones Streets, Capitol Heights Schedule: Friday (March 16), …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
Preparations underway for LGU pavilions Local government unit (LGU) pavilions, a regular feature of the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival, set to celebrate its 25th anniversary from April 14 to 22, are currently being prepared. This year’s theme is “Panaad Through the Years: 25 Reasons to Visit my Town,” where displays must depict unique …
ICCC offering free tuition
Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) is currently offering free tuition for four-year Bachelor of Science degree programs in tourism management and office administration. “Now that it offers free tuition, ICCC will be the best venue which will help you find more opportunities in the future,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. Qualified applicants must …
Three days of power interruptions begin Friday
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be conducting maintenance activity beginning Friday, March 16, in order to ensure stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Schedule: Friday (March 16), from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Reason: Midspan erection of one 40ft. concrete pole covering …
TESDA provides assistance to Demafelis kin
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently provided assistance to the family of slain overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Joanna Daniela Demafelis, whose remains were found inside a freezer while working in Kuwait. TESDA Director-General Guiling Mamondiong said the agency provided a training scholarship assistance package, which includes free skills training, free competency assessment, …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
‘More spectacular’ festival dance competition promised With the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival scheduled to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, organizers are promising a “more spectacular” festival dance competition, which depicts the festivals of every Negros Occidental local government unit. Among local festivals often presented include La Castellana’s Bailes de Luces, La Carlota …
Power interruption tomorrow
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be conducting maintenance activity on the Burgos Feeder 2 (BF2) tomorrow, March 14, in order to ensure stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Schedule: Tomorrow (March 14) from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reasons: Stringing of 69KV …
NBA seeking teams to participate in the President’s Cup
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Negros Basketball Association (NBA) Board President Oscar Bascon is seeking basketball teams to participate in the upcoming President’s Cup, a part of the NBA Open Tournament, set to be held at STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) and tentatively scheduled for the first week of April. Games will also be played …