Day: December 17, 2025

Bacolod: Four job order (JO) workers were granted regular positions this month after serving more than three decades with the city government. They are among eight JO personnel who have been regularized since November, as shown by data from the Human Resources Management Services Office released on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ronnie Cordova, 57, who has dedicated 34 years at the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) – Special Services Division, learned of his new employment status during a meeting with Mayor Greg Gasataya on Tuesday. Initially unaware of the purpose of the meeting, Cordova was pleasantly surprised when informed

Dauin: The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, has allocated some PHP 130,000 for a work and financial plan to determine the type of docking space for motorboats coming to the island. Charlie Fabre, regional executive director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Negros Island Region (DENR-NIR), has emphasized the necessity for Apo Island to have a floating wharf or similar structure to accommodate motorboats, as the current practice of anchoring off the shores contributes to coral degradation. According to Philippines News Agency, the PAMB recently reached a consensus to fund a study

Iligan city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) congratulated the local government of Iligan City in Lanao del Norte for supporting the fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) through the pilot launch of ‘Project SAFE.’ Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that Project SAFE is designed to enhance prevention, protection, recovery, and reintegration mechanisms for children victimized by OSAEC, while also preventing revictimization. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD is collaborating with Iligan City to pilot Project SAFE, which offers a comprehensive model for assisting victim-survivors and their families, as well as preventing OSAEC

Sagay city: Sagay City in Negros Occidental is honoring its identity as a coastal and creative city with a marine-themed Christmas Fair this year. The set-up at the public plaza themed ‘Keep on Shining’ features a jellyfish-shaped Christmas tree as the centerpiece, alongside a giant parol (lantern) and a Nativity scene. According to Philippines News Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva said this year’s theme “reflects the character and compassion that Sagaynons show even in difficult times.” He emphasized that “the true light of Sagay does not come from decorations but from its people, whose unity

Capiz: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Wednesday said Capiz farmers could expect an increase in yield and a cut in production costs following the installation of a PHP7-million solar-powered irrigation system allowing them to farm year-round and reduce dependence on rain-fed agriculture. According to Philippines News Agency, DAR revealed in a news release that its Matagnop Solar-Powered Irrigation Project (SPIP), implemented in collaboration with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), has been providing a reliable water source to 30 hectares of farmland in the Matagnop-Agtambi-Malonoy Agrarian Reform Community (MAM ARC) since its official handover to the Matagnop Royale Multipurpose