The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is scheduled to launch RehabiNasyon, the national campaign aimed at eliminating illegal drugs throughout the country by encouraging drug users to enter rehabilitation, during a town hall meeting this weekend, March 17, in Dumaguete City. Hundred of barangay officials, along with representatives from non-governmental organizations, are expected to attend. …
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USAID looking to set up Iloilo City office –Mayor
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III said the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is looking to establish a regional office in the city, prompting the mayor to call on city residents to help put the city on the “map of business and tourism.” “[USAID] is looking at where they can enter into helping …
TESDA provides assistance to Demafelis kin
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently provided assistance to the family of slain overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Joanna Daniela Demafelis, whose remains were found inside a freezer while working in Kuwait. TESDA Director-General Guiling Mamondiong said the agency provided a training scholarship assistance package, which includes free skills training, free competency assessment, …
ICCC offering free tuition
Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) is currently offering free tuition for four-year Bachelor of Science degree programs in tourism management and office administration. “Now that it offers free tuition, ICCC will be the best venue which will help you find more opportunities in the future,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. Qualified applicants must …
SB to probe ‘Yolanda’ housing
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Concepcion, Iloilo will probe the alleged sub-standard housing project for “Yolanda” survivors. Sangguniang Bayan Member Mark Villaruz said it has invited the government’s National Housing Authority (NHA) and private contractor Hercar Construction Corp. to attend its hearing next week. The “Yolanda” housing site has been slammed by beneficiaries, who claimed …
BPI to strengthen presence in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) President and Chief Executive Officer Cezar Consing, during a media roundtable discussion yesterday, said the company is looking to strengthen its presence in Negros, noting 80 percent of its clientele is located in Bacolod City. He noted, there is a growing demand for …
Iloilo STL operator shot
Another attempt was made against the life of Sam Aguilar, the legal operator of the Small Town Lottery (STL) in Iloilo province. Aguilar was inside a Toyota Grandia van when a riding-in-tandem stopped alongside the van and shot the passenger side with an M16. Senior Inspector Hermogenes Eulatic, Tigbauan police chief, said the incident happened …
Mansilingan student arrested for marijuana possession
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A student from a public high school in Barangay Mansilingan was arrested by Police Station 7 (PS7) officers after he was caught bringing marijuana to school, Monday morning. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Joseph Akot, a resident of Purok Kahirup in the said barangay. Based on official reports …
New Kabankalan Bishop credits ‘God’s love’ for recent appointment
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Monsignor Louie Galbines yesterday credited “God’s love” for his recent appointment by Pope Francis as Diocese of Kabankalan bishop. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Galbines said he was aware of the appointment since last week and stated he is “afraid” of the responsibilities he faces. Galbines also …
1.4M drug users surrendered, undergoing rehabilitation –PCOO Official
By Paulo Loreto Lim During the Bacolod City launch of RehabiNasyon, a national campaign aimed at eliminating illegal drugs throughout the country by encouraging drug users to enter rehabilitation, which recently took place at the Bacolod City Government Center, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Ramon L. Cualoping III said there are currently …