Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Senior Trade and Development specialist, Dr. Romel Amihan, recently suggested Negros Occidental micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to visit a local Negosyo Center, which provides amenities including consultations, trainings, seminars, business registration assistance, among other services. “If you are an entrepreneur who [wishes] to seek advice on business …
COMMUNITY
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: Transfer of panel board and chlorination facilities at Well #2 (Cyber Center) Schedule: Today (February 28), from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Downtown Residents …
Over 1,700 Iloilo City barangay tanods receive clubs from the city government
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III led the distribution of clubs, or batuta, to 1,730 barangay tanods last week. “You are one of the reasons why Iloilo City is considered as the most peaceful in the whole of Region 6,” he said to the gathered community officials. The mayor emphasized the importance of good gear …
National Oral Health Month
Iloilo City Health Office holds dental event for children The dental division of the Iloilo City Health Office conducted their search for the Orally Fit Child 2018 last week at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall as part of the ongoing National Oral Health Month observance. Juile Patanao and Jethro Mile Elan Balintaquio of …
Iloilo City Mayor seeks to attract more investment
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently issued an executive order creating the Iloilo City Trade and Investment Promotions Board (ICTIPB), as part of an effort to attract more investment into the city. “Iloilo City’s economy has been constantly in a rising momentum and there is a need to organize a group of investment and …
UNO-R conference on media begins today
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) mass communication department will be hosting a conference seeking to promote the media profession, beginning today, February 27, and set to run until Thursday, March 1. Events open with a keynote address by UNO-R alumni Marie June Pavillar-Castro, who serves as district coordinator on housing concerns for Negros Occidental third district …
Bacolod City traffic authorities appeal to public for support amid construction
The Bacolod City Traffic Authority Office and the Traffic Management Unit made an appeal to the public, seeking support and cooperation amid ongoing construction projects along various streets throughout the city. Police Chief Inspector Luisito Acebuche, who heads both offices, made the plea during a recent session of the Peace and Order Council at the …
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 600 mm Ø gate valve at Bangga Camansi along Burgos-Granada Road Schedule: Ongoing through Thursday (March 1), from 9:00 p.m. …
Bacolod City Councilor among officials to Pyeongchang art exhibit
Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang was one of 18 officials to cut the ribbon and opening an art exhibit associated with the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang over the weekend in South Korea. “It’s an honor to represent the Philippines,” she said. Ang, alongside acting City Public Information Officer Danny Dangcalan, were invited to …
Iloilo CSWDO extends education assistance to street children
The Iloilo City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) last week distributed educational assistance to 90 elementary and high school street children, along with 22 college scholars, at CSWDO gym in the Molo district. College students were each provided P5,000, while others received P2,250 each. “The amount will be used for their school allowances and …