The Bacolod City Animal Welfare Task Force, chaired by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, will hold the first-ever Animal Welfare Summit tomorrow, at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds. The event, on the theme “Making Bacolod A Friendly and Safe Haven for
AWARDS. The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. bagged 18 awards in the 42nd Philreca annual general membership meeting via zoom online conferencing, and received by Board president Jojit Yap, directors Antonino Panique, Fr. Ernie Larida, and Eugenio Velasco Jr., and the management and union officers yesterday* Ceneco photo
That gospel parable about the talents (cfr. Mt 25,14-30) should remind us that we have to be truly responsible in handling the many blessings, talents, endowments, resources, etc., God has given us. We should make them bear fruit and avoid
“We will hunt you down and make you pay”. The words were quoted from United States President Joe Biden, apparently as his reaction to the acts of the Taliban who are believed to have caused the deaths of Americans in
Aside from Covid-19, the world is also battling a fast-spreading “infodemic” and health experts are calling on the public to practice “good information hygiene” against all kinds of false information, especially those related to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Nina Castillo-Carandang,
The Department of Health has already asked for additional funds for the Covid-19 special risk allowance (SRA) of 17,000 more healthcare workers. Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said yesterday that the initial P311 million worth of SRA has been downloaded to
International travelers who wish to enter the Philippines will be required to register through the OneHealthPass portal beginning September 1, Malacañang announced yesterday. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has given its
Local government units will be at the forefront in determining the quarantine status in their areas as part of the country’s possible shift to granular lockdowns, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said yesterday. “What will happen here in our shift of
The Department of Agriculture approved yesterday the Certificate of Necessity to Import 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish in the last quarter of the year. This was recommended by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, in coordination with the
Job opportunities await qualified overseas Filipino workers in Brunei, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office said yesterday. Labor Attaché Melissa Mendizabal, in a virtual forum, said skilled and non-skilled Filipino workers are very welcome to work in the host country, as
DUSTY. Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. addresses dust complaints of nearby residents at its solar power project site in Silay City, Negros Occidental, by increasing the frequency of watering activities, among other measures.*
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The National Electrification Administration (NEA) ordered the dismissal and forfeiture of benefits of two former general managers and 12 members of the board of directors of the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO), due to improper fund
The Silver Dragon Transport defeated AACI Transport, 83-71 in a game that started out competitive, as the Dragons held a three-point lead after one quarter 22-19. They then turned up their play in the second and outscored AACI Transport by
Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz (right), in behalf of the provincial government of Negros Occidental, receives a plaque of appreciation from PCol. Rainerio de Chavez, during deactivation and recognition rites held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City.* Capitol PIO photo
Archie and Elenita Arigorat accepted a copy of the resolution unanimously passed by the city council congratulating their daughter Ellen Joy Arigorat for being awarded Global Changemaker in Health IT, from Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran during the regular session
