The first language marker in the country or bantayog-wika was unveiled last week at the EBJ Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique commemorating the local language of Kinaray-a. Leading the ceremony were Senator Loren Legarda, Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao, Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) chairperson Virgilio S. Almario, Presidential Communications Operations Office …
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World Wildlife Day
Negros Occidental PENRO releases rescued animals back into the wild By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros Occidental Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-PENRO) released several rescued animals back into the wild over the weekend as part of World Wildlife Day, which was observed on Saturday, March 3. “We …
Radio personalities recognized through Tingog kag Handurawan Awards
Seven radio personalities were recognized during the Tingog kag Handurawan Awards, which took place last month at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod as part of the World Radio Day observance. RMN-DYHB picked up four awards with Jemlo Victosa taking Best Reporter, Elna Dela Cruz winning Best Female Drama Talent, Gerard Andrade recognized …
DTI Pasundayag fair nets over P1M
The Antique Pasundayag Trade Fair 2018 generated an initial cash sales and booked orders amounting to Php 1,411,012.00 as of February 21, 2018, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique Provincial Office. With a theme, “Market Niching through Innovation,” local products of the province of Antique were showcased at the trade fair …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will conduct service improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Preventive Maintenance of Well #23 (Camingawan) Schedule: March 6-8, 2018 Affected Areas: Burgos-Granada Road, Barangay Villamonte, Lacson Street, and Eroreco …
Provincial Government turns over P2.4M worth of cages
The Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday turned over 30 layer cages, often used for poultry houses, worth a total P2.4 million to various organizations, local government units, schools, and the Negros First Ministries Association. According to the Provincial Veterinary Office, each unit, which comes with ready-to-lay pullets, each costs P80,000. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, …
Bacolod Bulk Water sponsors Rotary Club academic excellence contest
Bacolod Bulk Water, Inc. (BBWI) announced they were sponsors for the Rotary Club of Bacolod South’s 43rd annual Academic Excellence contest for a second year in a row. The event attracts over 800 students to participate in a competition that encourages critical thinking and analysis. “BBWI supports initiatives serving to promote excellence among the youth …
Fire Prevention Month
Iloilo City BFP kicks off month-long observance The Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) kicked off their Fire Prevention Month observance yesterday, where around 400 personnel gathered at the BFP-Region VI grounds. Among the events planned for the month of March include a color run, conducting the Berong Bombero sa Paaralan Fire Safety …
Acclaimed art exhibition kicks off regional tour at USLS
The Muhon Exhibition, a feature of the 2016 Venice Biennale, kicked off its regional tour yesterday in Bacolod City at the University of St. La Salle (USLS), where it will be on display until March 28. According to Leandro Locsin, Jr., an architect and one of the curators of the exhibition, the feature tackles several pertinent …
TESDA job fair ends today at 888
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) job fair at the 888 Chinatown Square comes to a close today, February 28. The event opened yesterday as part of the national technical and vocation education training enrollment period. The event seeks to make TESDA more accessible to the public and to facilitate enrollment in both scholarship …