The Iloilo City Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) will be accepting business permit renewal applications every day, including weekends, until January 20. The office will be open on the weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and, on the weekends, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “We encourage businessmen to renew your business permits as soon as possible …
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P60M in RPT collected in one day –City Treasurer’s Office
Local treasury operations officer Arlene Memoria of the Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office-Land Tax Division reported P60 million on real property tax (RPT) was collected on December 29 alone, the largest single-day collection ever. She noted, the collections were advance 2018 RPT payments. “Business confidence is restored,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. “I would like …
Leonardia dreams of a day ‘millions’ view the New Year’s countdown at the BCGC
Mayor draws comparisons to New York City, Rio de Janeiro Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia offered his appreciation for the spectators who visited the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) during the New Year’s countdown, despite the rain, where he discussed his dream of one day having “millions” viewing the countdown at the BCGC, likening …
Ongoing ‘Business One-Stop Shop’ at BCGC runs until January 20
The Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS), which opened at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) earlier this week, on January 3, in order to provide faster and convenient business permit registration and renewal, will run until January 20. The event, which is in operation from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., provides opportunities to renew current business …
DOST-FNRI reminds public to maintain cleanliness during mealtime
The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) reminded the public to maintain cleanliness during mealtime. The agency reiterated the importance of washing hands, especially if family members plan to eat with their hands. DOST-FNRI also discussed how to keep cooking utensils sanitary. “Have separate towels for drying hands; plates, …
Bacolaodiat Festival 2018
Bacolaodiat Festival 2018, scheduled to run from February 15 to 18, is set to open with a Grand Parade, featuring participants dressed in traditional Chinese garb, floats representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, city officials, along with fireworks. Among the scheduled events include the Bacolaodiat Imperial Village, which will showcase Asian arts, including calligraphy, a …
Ceneco airs weekend radio show to keep consumer-member informed
Through their weekly radio show “Kasanag,” aired every Saturday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. on DYRL Abyan Radio 1035 AM, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) seeks to strengthen its information, education, and communication campaign for consumer-members. The show is anchored by Ceneco Member-Consumer Integrated Services Division (MCISD) Chief Roel Venus and Cooperative-Promotions Section head Malou Parroco, …
Urban planner forecasts ‘renaissance’ for Bacolod City, draws comparisons to Dubai
Following an interview with local media last month, urban planner, Arch. Felino Palafox, Jr., has been tapped by Bacolod City Evelio Leonardia to prepare a master plan for the city. The two are set to meet within the month for exploratory talks. Palafox said he sees “very high development potential” and believes Bacolod City could …
City employee bags P100K in Christmas raffle
Jeremy Alcibar, an employee of the Iloilo City Office of the City Veterinarian, took home P100,000 after winning a raffle during the Iloilo City Hall Christmas Party last month. “My Christmas and New Year will be more special this year,” he said. “I consider myself the luckiest knowing [there were] a lot of employees, like …
Iloilo City Government holds storytelling, jazz chant competitions
The Iloilo City government, in partnership with the Department of Education Division of Iloilo City (DepEd-Iloilo City), held the Kahublagan sa Barangay para sa Lapnagon nga Kahandaan (Kabalaka) Education Storytelling and Jazz Chant Competition at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall last week. Faith Jarie Villarin of E. Yusay Memorial Elementary School won the storytelling …