Social Security System (SSS) Visayas Operations Group Senior Vice President Helen Solito recently urged members to utilize their Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) when conducting transactions with their office. She explained, UMID provides for both easy identification and convenience, along with offering security when retrieving personal information. Meanwhile, Solito said the office is currently looking to …
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Campuestohan Highland Resort awarded by Skål International
The Campuestohan Highland Resort, located in Talisay City, was recently named among 14 tourism award recipients from Skål International-Makati. The resort was recognized for their “contribution in the development and promotion of tourism in the country.” Campuestohan Highland Resort founder, Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, was also recognized as Tourism Personality for 2017. The …
Silay City Public Plaza playground opens today
A 400-square meter playground called “Hampangan” is set to open today, September 7, at the Silay City Public Plaza, with a turnover ceremony scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The playground is a donation from small town lottery operator Super Lucky Beaglers, Inc. (SLBI), in partnership with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). SLBI Director Dino Jalandoni and PCSO …
Talisay City seniors receive assistance
As part of the City of Talisay Longevity Assistance Program, Mayor Neil Lizares III distributed funds to local senior citizens during an event yesterday, where seniors were also pampered. A total of 18 80-year-old residents each received P2,000; while three 90-year-old residents were each provided P3,000. Also yesterday, the Senior Citizens’ Wellness Program, in partnership …
ASEAN forum attracts 200
The recent Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Multi-Sectoral Forum, led by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), saw around 200 students, farmers, fisherfolk, local government representatives, members of the media, among others in attendance. The event, part of a nationwide information campaign, included a briefing on ASEAN by PIA Information Center Manager Lorenzo Lambatin, …
PRC names UNO-R 4th best in Med Tech
Following the August 2017 Medical Technology (Med Tech) board examinations, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) named the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) the fourth best performing school in the field after 72 out of 73 test-takers passed. Last year, UNO-R had the distinction of earning a 100 percent passing rate in the said exam, with …
Pre-Minuluan Festival Exhibit and Trade Fair opens
The Pre-Minuluan Festival Exhibit and Trade Fair opened yesterday afternoon at The District North Point in Talisay City, which serves as a prelude to the opening of the Minuluan Festival, scheduled for Friday, September 8. The trade fair runs until Sunday, September 10. The fair opened with music provided by the Patik Minulu-an Drumbeaters, performances by Minuluan …
Water reservoir, elevated tank to be turned over in Maasin on Friday
By April Joy Cajilo Junior Chamber International (JCI) of Manila, in partnership with JCI Ilang-Ilang, will turnover a water reservoir and elevated tank in Barangay Siwalo, Maasin, on Friday, September 8. The project is expected to benefit at least 182 local households. The project is part of JCI Manila’s 2Big Impact campaign, which aims to …
Iloilo City Government recognized outstanding employees
Seven employees of the Iloilo City government were recently recognized during the recent 80th Charter Day Celebration with the awarding of the 2017 Most Outstanding City Government Employees awards at the Iloilo City Hall. Metro Aide II Rey Malunda of the General Services Office was awarded for maintaining cleanliness in his area; Social Welfare Officer …
2017 MassKara Festival music to launch next week
The music for the 2017 MassKara Festival is set to be released next week, with music composed, arranged, and produced by Bacolod City-born Roberto ‘Bob’ Aves. With this year’s theme being “Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia,” the music is focused on fusing together the traditional and modern, along with incorporating Association of Southeast Asian Nations …