Earlier this week, the 250 visiting Filipino-Canadians participated in Governor’s Night along the Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City. The Negros Occidental Singing Ambassadors and the Ka-anyag Pilipinas Dance Company performed during the event. Among government officials, those in attendance included Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila P. Garcia, Philippine Consul Greg Marie Mariño, Jeffrey Salik of …
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Antique Governor leads groundbreaking for concreting project
Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao recently led the groundbreaking for a concreting project in Sibalom for a 1.2 kilometer road that runs between Barangays Odiong and Catungan IV. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) concreting project comes at a cost of over P12.6 million, with a P4 million counterpart fund coming from the …
Rehabinasyon Roadshow and Town Hall today in Iloilo City
The Iloilo City government will be hosting a Rehabinasyon Roadshow and Town Hall today, February 9, a program launched by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) as a response to a directive by the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD). Through the program, the PCOO brings ICAD member-agency officials to explain specific government programs in …
Nominations sought for Outstanding Women of Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Population Office is currently accepting nominations for the Outstanding Women of Iloilo City 2018, a designation that recognizes the role of women in society. Nominees must be of legal age and a member or officer of an organization, or a person who has made significant accomplishments in a particular field, that has …
Meat safety training at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall on Friday
The Iloilo City Local Economic and Enterprise Office (LEEO), in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration, will hold a basic orientation training on meat safety at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall on Friday, February 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. “We’ll try to initiate more food safety-related programs to give awareness to the …
Mayor suggests visiting tourists invest in Bacolod City
While addressing 250 visiting Filipino-Canadians over the weekend at the Bacolod City Government Center, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia suggested they invest in the city. “Many of you, if not all, may want to invest someday,” he suggested. “You may have friends who might come to the Philippines to invest someday.” “We wish that, when …
Cabinet official says it is unfair to blame price increases on the TRAIN Law
During the recent Open Government and Participatory Governance Regional Dialogue at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod, Department of Finance Assistant Secretary Teresa Habitan called it “unfair” to blame price fluctuations on the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. “Maybe because we are talking a lot about price increases due to …
Football festival seeking participating teams
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 1st Fritz Solidarios 7-a-Side Football Festival is seeking teams for its event at the STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) football field, scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 11. This event is part of the STI-WNU’s 70th General Alumni Homecoming. Registration is P500 per team and interested parties can contact …
Open government is necessary for growth, effective governance –USAID official
During the recent Open Government and Participatory Governance Regional Dialogue at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod, United States Agency for International Development- Philippines (USAID-Philippines) Deputy Director for Economic Development Jenna Diallo discussed the benefits of an “open government.” “To promote [a] government that works for its citizens is crucial in advancing toward …
Bacolod City invites neighboring localities to comprehensive land use project
City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) head Mary Jean Ramos and Engr. Kelly Grant Guerrero recently met with their counterparts from Bago City, Murcia, and Talisay City at the Bacolod City Government Center to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan. “Bacolod City takes into consideration the growth and development of its neighboring cities,” Ramos …