Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FeSCAP) President Jorge Banal Sr. urged the Social Security System (SSS) to heed the clamor of pensioners for a pension loan. “We urge SSS to provide pension loans to help us in our present financial needs. I know how much SSS loves us, so we hope that …
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DOT-6 seeks to increase visibility on the cruise ship circuit
Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, recently called on local tourism officials to prepare various attractions and facilities as the region seeks to expand their reach in the cruise ship circuit. “Our goal is to take good care of [tourists] during their stay here in our region; make them feel that …
Megaworld breaks ground on Bacolod Welcome Park
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Megaworld Corporation, in partnership with the Bacolod City government, broke ground yesterday on the future site of the Bacolod Welcome Park, considered to be Bacolod City’s newest iconic attraction. The site is located within the 7.5-hectare Northill Town Center, a section of Megaworld’s 53-hectare Northill Gateway township, situated along …
Phivolcs Director emphasizes preparedness at Dumaguete City forum
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) director and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) undersecretary, Dr. Renato Solidum, called on local government units (LGUs) to anticipate disasters in order to be prepared for them during a forum held in Dumaguete City earlier this month. “You don’t need to know the hundred percent accuracy of …
Guimaras back-to-school program earns nearly P300K
The 2018 Balik Eskwela Diskwento, a program conducted by the Guimaras Department of Trade and Industry providing discounts on school supplies, school bags, school shoes, umbrellas, plasticware, and ready-to-wear apparel for students ahead of the recent 2018/2019 academic year opening, revealed sales totaling P296,222.35. The program ran from May 15 to 31 and served a …
‘Passport on Wheels’ arrives in Bacolod City
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) “Passport on Wheels” visited the MassKara Hall, located at the Bacolod City Government Center, yesterday and will continue seeing pre-screened applicants through today. “Bacolodnons have been experiencing difficulty getting an online appointment to apply for or renew their passports due to the backlog in the DFA online appointment process,” …
Congresswoman discusses meeting Pope Francis
Alvarez: In a courtyard of thousands, he knew us By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez recounted a brief meeting with Pope Francis through a social media post. While in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, she called the brief encounter “meant to be.” The legislator described breaking …
DOT-6 seeks to increase visibility on the cruise ship circuit
Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, recently called on local tourism officials to prepare various attractions and facilities as the region seeks to expand their reach in the cruise ship circuit. “Our goal is to take good care of [tourists] during their stay here in our region; make them feel that …
BCPO appoints temporary spokesperson
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently announced Police Community Relations (PCR) deputy chief, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, would temporarily serve as BCPO Public Information Office officer-in-charge while BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, takes leave. Gabana previously served as Police Station 5 commander before the …
Bacolod City walk raises awareness about illegal drugs
The Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Bacolod (CADCoB) held a walk last week, “Lakad Iwas Droga,” which sought to raise awareness on the harmful effects of drugs, particularly among the youth. Two separate walks, one originating from the Sacred Heart Shrine and the other from the Capitol Park and Lagoon, converged at the Bacolod Public Plaza …