The Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will be holding a job fair on January 24 at Robinsons Place Jaro, as part of the upcoming Dinagyang Festival. A total of 60 positions, both overseas and with business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, will be available. “This is one way of helping the Ilonggos [get jobs],” said Iloilo …
COMMUNITY
Iloilo CSWD provides assistance for medical expenses to low-income families
The Iloilo City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) office recently provided financial assistance to help low-income families with medical expenses, with beneficiaries receiving P5,000 from the financial assistance center. In addition, those admitted to the hospital can receive P6,000 or more, depending on their case. “This program helps indigents financially in their hospitalization,” explained Iloilo …
LCC wins architectural design contest
A group of students from La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) recently took first place in the Negros First Institute of Technology Global Campus Conceptual Design Competition, winning P100,000, a trophy, and a certificate. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. congratulated the winners, calling the competition “an opportunity for the future architects to showcase their skills.” The …
PIA encourages local students to prevent the spread of misinformation
During the recent College Press Awards at the Iloilo Convention Center, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General Harold Clavite told the gathered student writers to prevent the spread of misinformation. “Tell your parents, your classmates, and your friends that misinformation can only be prevented if we all do our part to check what we tell other …
UNO-R celebrates 429th Day of Order
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) recently observed the 429th Day of Order, a time in which believers nurture their spiritual life and their relationship with God. The event opened with a vocation conference at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentino. An advent reflection, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gideon Lagrimas, took place that afternoon, …
City Population Office holds parenthood seminar for fathers in Brgy. Estefania
The City Population Office (CPO), in partnership with the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) and Violence Against Women Council (VAWC), held a seminar on responsible parenting for fathers in Barangay Estefania earlier this week. The program covered topics including child rearing and assisting in pregnancy. In addition, Benybeth Agbones of the CPO Population …
La Paz District Plaza to host sporting events every Saturday
The “Laro’t Saya sa Parke” event is a free weekly event that offers the public an opportunity to learn and play a variety of sports, every Saturday at the La Paz District Plaza. “This ongoing activity is open for all,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “Students, adults, and senior citizens are encouraged to try several …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will conduct service improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Interconnection of Seda Hotel, at the corner of Lacson-North Capitol Road, to the existing Baciwa line along Lacson …
TESDA livelihood training series at the BCGC ends today
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has been running a series of livelihood and entrepreneurial seminars and trainings at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) since Monday, which will be coming to an end today, December 7. Among the topics scheduled to be covered in today’s session include fruit juice processing, meat processing, chicken …
Provincial Government releases ‘moral’ manual on combating illegal drugs
The Negros Occidental provincial government and the Negros First Federation Ministers Association, Inc. (NeFFMA) yesterday launched the “Moral Transformation Towards a Drug-Free Province” manual, which were distributed to 60 pastors from across the province. According to NeFFMA Provincial Livelihood Coordinator Perfecto Marañon, the manual seeks to utilize the advocacy of different pastoral communities to sustain …