According to Canadian real estate firm Colliers International, Iloilo City is a prime location for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, or call centers, to expand to. “While the demand in Metro Manila has slowed, Iloilo remains an expansion hub for BPO investors,” the firm said in its second quarterly report. “The number of educational institutions …
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MassKara Festival: MassKara Queen candidates presentation on Friday
The ten candidates for the 2017 MassKara Queen will be presented on Friday, October 13, at the fountain area of Robinsons Place Bacolod. The candidates include Princess Joy Bitangga, Sueko Kinjho, Freda Salazar, Fercy Lyn Almaiz, Berylane Joy Barredo, Krisley Sañor, Glecy Jade Benedicto, Claire Therese Porras, Vina Marie Peña, and Criselle Mae Villaranda. Coronation …
MassKara Festival: ‘Magical MassKara’ opens
A display for floating tableaus, or artistic arrangements, depicting the MassKara Festival were unveiled at the Bacolod City Government Center fountain area over the weekend, dubbed “Magical MassKara: Bayle sa MassKara.” The installations were created by Emiljune ‘Tata’ Bantolo, Segundo Jesus ‘Panoy’ Cabalcar, Jr., William Bangcaya, Jr., and Joedem Casabuena. The works will be on …
Panaad sa Negros Festival achieves Hall of Fame status at ATOP Pearl Awards
The Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP), who held their national convention in Iloilo City last week, named the Panaad sa Negros Festival the grand winner of the Best Tourism Event category during their Pearl Awards ceremony. The win gives the festival Hall of Fame status as 2017 marks the third triumph for …
Local Indian community hosts Bollywood screenings
Punjabi Khalsa Diwan, representing the Indian community of Bacolod City, began film screenings of three “super-hit” Bollywood movies at the Robinsons Place Bacolod Cinema. Action-comedy movie “Judwaa 2,” directed by David Dhawan, played over the weekend. “Golmaal Again,” starring Ajay Devgan and Tabu; and musical drama “Secret Superstar,” featuring Aamir Khan, will both show on October …
MassKara Festival: Over 5,000 gather for MassKara Red Party
The MassKara Red Party took place over the weekend at the Bacolod City Government Center where over 5,000 gathered to enjoy live bands and DJs. The party began at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and run until 4:00 a.m. the following morning. The red party was an official event of the ongoing MassKara Festival 2017./WDJ
Quimanhan wins September TMC event
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Jasper Quimanhan recently defeated Herman Santos, 261-220, to win the Tenpin Masters Challenge (TMC) Season Four Shoot-Out Finale for September at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. Teody Chavoso came in third after beating Engr. Ariel Yelo, 213-190, in the consolation game. Those interested in …
Iloilo CHO distributes free eyeglasses for seniors
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO), in collaboration with the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6), distributed free eyeglasses to 60 senior citizens earlier this week. According to Dr. Gertrude Baldomar, who screened the recipients, most were suffering from eye refraction, eyestrain, and headache./WDJ
14 complete computer training program at Bacolod City Public Library
The 14 graduates of the Bacolod City Public Library (BCPL) basic computer training program recently received their diplomas during a ceremony at the said library, located at Araneta-Libertad Streets. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, City Councilor Renecito Novero, and Executive Assistant Moises de la Cruz served as guest speakers. The …
New hospital planned for Victorias City
Victorias City is expected to enter into a memorandum of agreement with humanitarian agency Memphis Mission of Mercy on Monday, October 9, to establish a new hospital in the city. According to the deal, the city will provide a two-hectare lot for the establishment of the hospital, while Memphis Mission of Mercy will offer special …