May 23, 2025

Tag: Siquijor

  • Negros Island Region Accelerates Transition with New Implementing Rules

    BACOLOD CITY – The transition to the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR) is gaining momentum, with full operations anticipated to commence on February 19, just 15 days after the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who is stepping down as chairman of the Regional Development Council-Western…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Sets Up New Regional Office in Negros Island Region

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is actively working on setting up its Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) in the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), which is expected to be fully operational this year. The PSA-Negros Occidental announced that John Campomanes, their chief statistical specialist, has been appointed as the interim regional director to lead…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Over 14,000 Tech-Voc Scholars in Central Visayas Receive National Certifications from TESDA

    In a significant boost to technical vocational education in Central Visayas, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-7) has successfully certified 14,518 scholars in various technical and vocational skills. This achievement was announced by Floro Ringco, the assistant regional director and Cebu provincial director of TESDA-7, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Over 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Receive PHP100.9 Million in Cash Gifts

    In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed a total of PHP100.9 million in cash gifts to 1,009 centenarians across Central Visayas from 2016 to 2024. Alongside the financial aid, each centenarian also received a presidential letter of felicitation, celebrating their remarkable longevity. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano