The Victorias City-based Negros Occidental Drug Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. (NO DRFI) and the Negros Occidental Drug Rehabilitation Center (NODRC) conducted a community outreach program last week in Barangay XIX-A in Victorias City as part of Drug Abuse Consciousness Month, which is observed throughout November. Dr. Ernesto Palanca, who heads both agencies, led the event, noting …
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Talisay City distributes allowances to tanods, special education beneficiaries
Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III awarded P284,200 worth of monthly allowances to barangay tanods and special education beneficiaries. In two ceremonies yesterday morning, 294 Talisay City barangay tanods each received P500 in their September monthly allowance. Meanwhile, a total of P137,200 was distributed to 74 Talisay Elementary School special education students and 24 who …
SEC to hold investment seminar on Thursday, Friday
Registration deadline tomorrow The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in partnership with the Bacolod City Council on Gender and Development (GAD), the Bacolod Business Development and Promotions Center (BBDPC), the Business Permits and Licensing Division, and the office of City Councilor Cindy Rojas will be conducting an investment information seminar on Thursday, November 16, and Friday, …
DILG revises Masa Masid guidelines
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) held an orientation at the BAYS Center earlier this week to review the revised guidelines for “Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga” (Masa Masid), a barangay-based program to combat illegal drugs and other criminalities. “This is not just another social gathering, this …
Ceres soccer festival to be held in Muntinlupa City
Registration deadline is Wednesday By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 6th Ceres-Negros Youth Manila Umbro Football Festival is set to take place on December 3 at the Alabang Country Club, located in the Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City. The competition will be divided into eight categories, including U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, Men’s Open, and …
Local DFA to provide courtesy lane for Marawi-deployed soldiers, police officers
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office in Bacolod City recently announced a courtesy lane would be provided for military officials and police officers who were previously deployed to Marawi City, where they fought against Islamic-State backed Maute terrorists. In addition, no online appointment is necessary for the said applicants. The department made the move …
BSP sets new deadline for bank note exchanges
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) set the new deadline to allow the exchange of new design series bills for new generation currency for December 29, 2017. According to the BSP, the exchanges will be conducted without charge for up to P100,000 per transaction at BSP cash departments, regional offices, and branches. In Bacolod City, exchanges …
Iloilo City Government provides assistance to Jaro fire victims
The Iloilo City government recently extended assistance to those impacted by the fire that struck Sitio Langka, Barangay Benedicto in the Jaro district of Iloilo City last weekend. A total of 66 households who were “totally affected” each received P5,000, while those deemed “partially affected” each received P2,500. Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III also …
Leonardia to attend ASEAN gala dinner on Sunday
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia will be attending a gala dinner in observance of the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday, November 12, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. “This shows that Bacolod is being recognized as a big player in the ASEAN community,” he said. “I thank …
Iloilo City LEIPO conducts training on meat processing, packaging
The Iloilo City Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office (LEIPO) recently conducted a training for 55 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on meat processing and packaging at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall. “The training was a success for we were able to enhance their skills,” said LEIPO head Ritchel Gavan. “I’m sure they …