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The Negros Occidental provincial government recently received P10 million worth of hospital equipment from the Rotary Club of Canterbury in Australia, the “sister club” of the Rotary Club of Bacolod North. Included among the donated items were hospital beds and mattresses, emergency trolleys, surgical microscopes, examination tables, bedside tables, IV poles, wheeled walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, …

The Iloilo City government yesterday distributed 17 patrol cars, to be utilized by barangay tanods. “These barangay patrol cars are a big help to our barangay officials for mobility and easier response to emergencies,” said Iloilo City Acting Mayor Jose Espinosa III, who led the turnover ceremony. This event was the last in a series …

The Iloilo City government and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (IDFI) will hold a grand launching of Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2018 tomorrow, September 22, at the Activity Center of SM City Iloilo. “We are celebrating the 50th year of the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival,” said Program Head Alex Soncio. Among the events scheduled include a performance …

MassKara Festival organizers recently announced they are now accepting entries for the “Tanda! Sing Na, Dance Pa!” contests, an event of the annual MassKara Festival, set to begin next month. The contest is divided into a singing contest and dance contest. The singing competition is open to amateur singers from Bacolod City who are at …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will be conducting an accommodation capacity survey, from October 1 to 31, by conducting an inventory of both existing and under construction establishments in the area, in an effort to help business, policy makers, and investors with information regarding room capacity, facility availability, and employment potential in the accommodation sector. …

The Negros Occidental chapter of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) recently took part in a clean-up drive along the coastline of Barangay Tuburan, EB Magalona. The event was organized by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) and the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO), which also included a briefing emphasizing the …

Office administration students from Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) hosted a cosplay and manga event last weekend at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall. Visitors took part in lectures from Ilonggo YouTubers, solo and group cosplay activities, a manga art character design competition, and a meet and greet with international Ilonggo cosplayer Louie Aquino. The …

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, opened seven new Caltex stations in different parts of the Philippines over the past two months. CPI continues to increase its retail presence to match rising demand for fuel buoyed by the country’s strong economy, which grew 6.8 percent year-on-year in 2016 …

Random drug testing for Iloilo City government employees recently began at the City Health Office (CHO). According to City Administrator, Atty. Hernando Galvez, employees are given notice before their scheduled drug test. He noted, refusal of a drug test is grounds for administrative charges. Those who test positive will undergo a confirmatory test with the …

The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) and the regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) were recently reimbursed by the Iloilo City government for the costs incurred from conducting anti-illegal drug operations. According to Iloilo City Acting Mayor Jose Espinosa III, the reimbursements are intended to assist police officers. Among the recipients include Jaro police chief, …