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The city government of Bacolod is set to release P41.5 million in hazard pay and special risk allowance for employees who rendered frontline and other essential services during the 47-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). During its regular session recently, the City Council presided by Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran unanimously approved the appropriation for the […]
Beneficiaries of government cash assistance for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis in Bacolod City will expect to receive a total of P1.3 billion in Social Amelioration Program (SAP) grants. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he is optimistic that the infusion of public funds will pump-prime the city’s economy. “This is a tremendous help […]
As the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri has filed a bill to create a general hospital that will serve residents of the lone district of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. It will be called the Bacolod City General Hospital (BCGH). Senate Bill No. 1647 is the […]
Senator Cynthia Villar wished for more developments for Bacolod City, which marked its 1st Charter Day celebration recently under the newly-approved Republic Act (RA) 11146. “Siyempre, gusto natin (Of course, we want) more developments for Bacolod. Mukhang maa-attain naman kasi makikita naman natin na maraming businesses na tinatayo dito sa Bacolod (It looks like it […]
Senator-elect Bong Go rushed to visit and provide assistance to the individuals and families affected by the fire in Bacolod City as his own way to celebrate Father’s Day. As Go visited those affected by the fire, he promised to treat the children together with their fathers to a small celebration for Father’s Day. “Binabati […]
Regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) and the Bacolod-based political coalition Grupo Progreso (GP) have sealed an alliance for mutual support and cooperation in the May 13 senatorial and local elections. The alliance agreement was signed by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, chairperson of HNP, and Mayor Evelio Leonardia, head of Grupo Progreso, during the […]