The Iloilo City government last week recognized local ‘topnotchers’ of the recent elementary licensure examination for teachers, including Mary Clarence Gepes Madero who topped the batch, sixth place Franz Ian Dominguez, and seventh place Ma. Victoria Lionne Fulgencio Hierro. “I commend our ‘topnotchers’ for bringing another pride to the city,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose …
COMMUNITY
PNP reminds the pubic to secure their homes if away for the holidays
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded the public to secure their homes if they plan to be away during the holidays. The agency suggested having a burglar alarm if possible, in order for others to be made aware of an intruder; do not leave notes outside the house or posts on social media indicating …
BSP urges public to trade in coins for paper bills
During a recent meeting of information officers in Bacolod City, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Senior Research Specialist Randy Bolves called on the public to trade in loose coins for paper bills, calling it a part of the BSP coin recirculation program. “The BSP-Bacolod, through its economics and financial learning center division, can exchange your …
Free juvenile medical checkups offered during Kiwanis outreach program
The Kiwanis Club Buklod-Bacolod City recently held an outreach program at the Scola Compound, where a total of 147 children from Barangays Montevista and Villamonte were given free medical checkups by doctors from the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) and provided free medicine. The children were also entertained by a magic show, while the group …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will conduct a service improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Relocation of 150 mm Ø Bridge Crossing Steel Pipe and replacement of defective 150 mm Ø gate …
Ceneco brings Sitio Electrification Program to DSB purok
Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) recently brought their Sitio Electrification Program to Purok Peña in Barangay Bunga, Don Salvador Benedicto, where 43 households were provided with electricity. District 7 Board of Director Dwight Carbon and Area Manager Hernani Veniegas, Jr. addressed those gathered; with Carbon personally switching on the first light, marking the beginning …
10 local high school students bound for Japan
The ten Negrense high school students set to study at Miyakonojo Higashi High School in Japan on a three-year scholarship received their passports from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), yesterday. The students, who began their studies of Japanese language and culture at the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) Training Center of …
Year-end assembly held for provincial scholars
The Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division (NOSPD) held its year-end assembly earlier this week at The Porch, located at the Lopue’s East Centre in Bacolod City. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., along with 63 scholars who recently passed their respective licensure examinations, were part of the event. Another 52 scholars were also recognized for …
Iloilo City signs agreement for 2018 Paraw Regatta Festival
The Iloilo City government recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, Inc. (IPRFI) ahead of next year’s Paraw Regatta Festival, which is typically held in February. “Let’s continue to support IPRFI in showcasing Ilonggo talents and traditions,” said Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “People from around the world always want to …
Iloilo CHO, DOH-6 urge public to only patronize food establishments with necessary permits
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) and the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently urged the public to only patronize food establishments who have acquired all necessary permits to operate. “When you buy food this holiday season, ask first if the establishment has [a] Sanitary Permit; and that food handlers have health [certificates] and are …