Kiosks for the upcoming Dinagyang Festival 2018, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, begin going on sale next week, January 8. “We are now in the process of marking the kiosks,” said Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (IDFI) kiosk-in-charge Joeffrey Agilles. “For those who will be applying, they should bring [their] payment on January 8 because …
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Japan-bound high school students showcase skills during recent fellowship lunch
The 10 Negrense high school students set to study at Miyakonojo Higashi High School in Japan on a three-year scholarship showcased their skills in Japanese language and Japanese dance during a recent fellowship lunch. Thelma Watanabe, wife of Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) Training Center of Bago City Director Shigemi Watanabe, expressed …
Binalbagan organization recognized by NDRRMC
The Kami ang Mabulig sa Inyo-Saligan Utod Naton sa Oras sang Ital-ital (KAMI-SUNOI) organization, based in Binalbagan, was recently named 2nd Best People’s Organization at the 19th National Gawad Kalasag, an event organized by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). “We are proud of them,” said Information Officer Kathleen Aguirre. The group …
Dinagyang Festival 2018: Tickets available next week
Tickets for Dinagyang Festival 2018, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, go on sale next week, starting on January 3. One ticket offers access to the two-day highlights, which include the Kasadyahan Festival and Ati Tribes competition. “We do hope that our guests will get to enjoy the upcoming competitions,” said Iloilo City Mayor …
Free taekwondo clinic scheduled for Saturday
The Mayor Bing Barangay Taekwondo Clinic, which most recently conducted a session last weekend, is scheduled to hold another clinic on Saturday, December 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Barangay 35 gym. Children from five years old and above from Barangay 35 and nearby locales are invited to take part in the free clinic, to …
Bacolod City anti-illegal dumping group nabs one violator
A resident of Barangay 29 was apprehended last week by members of an anti-illegal dumping and anti-littering task force after being caught dumping garbage near SK Plaza Divisoria, located along Luzuriaga Street. The offender was brought to Police Station 1 for violating RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Bacolod City …
DOH reminds parents firecrackers are dangerous
The Department of Health (DOH) called on parents to refrain from giving firecrackers to their children as such devices may cause injury and possibly death. In the event of injury, DOH explained wounds should be washed clean with soap and water, along with an immediate visit to a physician to receive an anti-tetanus shot. The …
Iloilo GSIS Manager: Members must maintain and update records
During a recent briefing before Philippine Information Agency (PIA) officials, Iloilo Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Manager Eleanor Gregorio urged members to maintain their records and ensure they are updated. She said, if records are maintained well, it will avoid any difficult processes once one retires. Gregorio noted, members can update items using their Unified …
Mambukal Resort conducts volcanic eruption simulation
The Mambukal Mountain Resort recently conducted a volcanic eruption simulation, in light of Mt. Kanlaon currently under an ‘Alert Level Two,’ which is declared when a volcano is undergoing a moderate level of unrest. The event was conducted by the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division, in cooperation with the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Office …
Iloilo City Giant Lantern Festival
Molo barangay wins competition Barangay East Timawa of the Molo district of Iloilo City was recently named the winner of the first Iloilo City Giant Lantern Festival, winning P50,000. “I was really impressed to see how creative Ilonggos [are],” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “Through [the] parol, or star lanterns, that all of …