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The Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday distributed a total of P5.95 million intended for barangay projects in four local government units across the province. P2.8 million went to Silay City for projects including canal and drainage rehabilitation, footwalk repairs, a riprap project, the purchase of multi-purpose vehicles, and green projects; while P2.05 million went to …

By Jayrel Encontro Following their 2016 regional search for best PESO (Public Employment Service Office), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) named Iloilo as the best in the Western Visayas in the first class provincial category, last month. “Our strong partnership with the private sector, national government agencies, non-government organizations, civic organizations, and the …

By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ticket are currently available for the ongoing AFC Asian Cup qualification round with the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, scheduled to take on the national team from Yemen next month, September 5, at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Tickets were made available online yesterday at smtickets.com and will also …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently inaugurated a two-story senior high school building donated to Barangay E. Lopez National High School in Silay City, last Friday. The event was attended by PAGCOR Community Relations and Services Department Assistant Vice President Arnel Ignacio; Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez; Silay City Mayor Mark …

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia addressed those gathered for the inauguration of a P43 million three-story classroom building at Sum-ag National High School last Friday. In his message, the mayor reminded students and teachers to take care of the building, in order for the structure to serve students of the future. Meanwhile, School Principal Warlito …

A forum on religious extremism was held earlier this week at the CICM (Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae) Retreat House in Talisay City, where peace worker Milet Mendoza, a former Abu Sayyaf hostage, recounted her experience in captivity and the work she has done since regaining her freedom. “After my kidnapping, I would still look at …

Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Special Concerns Ranibai Dilangalen said during a recent press conference, the public must make a “sacrifice” amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak in Luzon. “With regards to the movement of the poultry products in the country, we have to sacrifice for now,” she said. “Hopefully, we can contain the virus.” …

The Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) held a commodity prioritization workshop earlier this week in Antique, aimed at identifying priority commodities among the 18 municipalities in the province. “Appropriate means and measures must be taken to improve fishing product quality and its acceptability on the market,” said BFAR …

Various types of seeds, along with a variety of fertilizers, including chicken dung, Triple 14, and Free Grower, valued at a total P1.6 million, were recently distributed to 350 farmer beneficiaries from the 18 farmers associations accredited by Talisay City. Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III addressed the farmers, pointing out the importance of food …

Bago City was recently named ‘Most Improved LGU’ by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) during the 5th Annual Regional Competitiveness Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. The awarding was based on the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), which looks at economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency. San Carlos City in …