The Bacolod City Implementation Team on the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health recently held a planning workshop at the City Health Office (CHO) Activity Center. Among the topics discussed included the presentation of the responsible parenthood and reproductive health (RPRH) plan, the RPRH plan for five key result areas, updates from the Department of Health …
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Duran re-elected Negros Press Club President
By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern Renato ‘Aksyon Boy’ Duran was re-elected Negros Press Club president over the weekend during the club’s general assembly. During the event, Duran reviewed the club’s accomplishments, including the conduct of seminars, sporting events, and outreach activity. In other results, Erwin Nicavera was elected vice president, Dolly Yasa – secretary, Glazyl …
218 fire extinguishers turned over to Bacolod City schools
The Bacolod City government recently turned over 218 fire extinguishers to 54 public elementary and secondary schools throughout the city, as part of a project by the local school board. Each school received between three to five units, while Bacolod City National High School was provided with 12 fire extinguishers and the Education and Training …
ICPO expecting 11 new patrol cars in March
The Iloilo City government recently revealed it will turnover 11 new patrol cars to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) in March. “Our police officers must be more vigilant in preventing crimes and maintaining peace and order,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “These patrol cars, to be given to the police offices, will …
Low-income Iloilo City seniors provided with pensions
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Region VI (DSWD-6) will release nearly P3.5 million in pensions for low-income Iloilo City senior citizens starting tomorrow, January 23. 771 city seniors are expected to each receive P4,500 in social pensions. “If there are still indigent senior citizens who have not availed of the social pension and have no support …
Negros Press Club to hold elections tomorrow
The Negros Press Club is scheduled to hold officer elections during their annual general assembly tomorrow, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. During the event, Press Club President Renato ‘Aksyon Boy’ Duran is expected to review the club’s accomplishments, which include the conduct of seminars, sporting events, and outreach activity. The group is expected to hold …
Lights of Bago Photo Contest
Winners named in two categories The Bago City government recently awarded the winners of the Lights of Bago Photo Contest after receiving 53 entries for the competition. Toni Rose Burgos was awarded in the conventional category; while winners in the mobile photography category included Jannine Virgo, Ken Andrie Cezar, Jenine Arnido, Chelen Villanueva, and …
Mayor’s Cup Age-Group Swimfest
Cadiz Whales Swimming Club seeking young swimmers for event By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Cadiz Whales Swimming Club is hosting the 4th Mayor’s Cup Age-Group Swimfest next weekend, January 27, at the Laura Beach Resort in Cadiz City, where young swimmers are sought to take part in several age-group categories. The competition will be …
PIA urges responsible social media use
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director General Harold Clavite recently called on the public to be responsible when using social media, saying the platform has the power to promote or destroy society. “Responsible sharing of information is not just an advocacy, it is a must in a society where people tend to put too much trust …
Groundbreaking for Habitat for Humanity project in Silay City today
The groundbreaking for the Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc. disaster-resilient housing project at the Bon Bon Phase 3 resettlement site in Barangay E. Lopez in Silay City will take place today, January 18, at 2:00 p.m. Expected to attend the event are Habitat for Humanity-Asia Pacific Vice President Rick Hathaway, Managing Director Michael Meaney, Project …