During the recent Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council meeting, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Raul Lorilla assured the ongoing esplanade projects throughout Iloilo City are being conducted with measures to ensure mangrove plantations are protected. According to a release, both the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) and the Department of Public …
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65 ICCC students pass TESDA exams
A total of 65 Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) students passed national certificate examinations administered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Region VI (TESDA-6), last month. They have undergone competency, skills and credibility training at Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC) Molo Campus, which offers courses such as food processing, driving, carpentry, masonry, automotive, …
OPA promotes agri-tourism destinations in Negros Occidental
During a recent interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Melimar Sanogal of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) discussed the importance of agri-tourism. “Agri-tourism develops awareness in the community especially among those who are unfamiliar with the agriculture sector,” the OPA official said. Sanogal noted, OPA has assisted farms, agricultural associations, and other …
Three Negrenses join delegation of youth leader delegation in China
By Jade T. Miraflores Three Negrenses were among the 54 youth leaders to represent the Philippines on a visit to China earlier this month. The Philippine Youth Leaders’ Visit to China was organized by the Chinese government, through the All-China Youth Federation and the Chinese embassy in Manila, in partnership with the National Youth Commission …
250 individuals, 40 businesses found in violation of anti-smoking ordinance
According to the Anti-Smoking Task Force Action Team, a total of 250 individuals and 40 businesses have been found in violation of the anti-smoking ordinance since they began operations on September 1. Most violators were caught smoking in the Bacolod City Plaza and other parts of the downtown area, while businesses were cited for noncompliance …
BCPO intensifies effort to combat theft, robbery
Wanky: Focus more on police visibility Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, recently met with the 10 Bacolod City police station chiefs to reiterate local law enforcement’s focus on combating theft and robbery incidents in the city. “Focus more on police visibility [and] manage your personnel – they should …
Iloilo City Hall department heads participate in integrity seminar
Department heads and office managers of the Iloilo City government took part in an integrity seminar yesterday, conducted by the Human Resource Management Office, in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman-Region VI. A total of 27 officials took part in the integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service (ITAPS) seminar at the City Hall …
Police to hold fun run at SM City Iloilo Southpoint today
Traffic rerouted for event The Regional Advisory Council for Police Transformation and Development-6 (RACPTD-6), in partnership with the City Youth Development Division (CYDD) of the Iloilo City government, will host a fun run today, September 23, at SM City Iloilo Southpoint. The activity, which runs from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., seeks to raise funds to provide …
SSS to cover Canlaon City job order employees
The San Carlos City branch of the Social Security System (SSS) and the Canalon City government recently signed a memorandum of agreement covering 150 job order employees of the city government under the KaltaSSS Program. The program, which specifically caters to job order and contractual workers, will benefit around 150 city employees. Canlaon City Mayor …
MassKara Festival: Organizers accepting entries for ‘Nights of Mardi Gras’
MassKara Festival organizers are now accepting entries for the “Nights of Mardi Gras” costume competition, an official event of the annual celebration. Participants must be at least 16 years old, with a costume that includes a half-mask. A maximum 50 entries will compete over two days in a 7:00 p.m. parade on October 10 and 11 in the Bacolod …