Towns & Cities Archives - Page 15 of 37

Karst subsidence hazard mapping eyed in Sipalay

March 13, 2024

Sipalay Mayor Maria Gina Lizares met with personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas March 12 on the planned conduct of karst subsidence hazard mapping and coastal vulnerability assessment.

Albay, Surigao officials visit EB Magalona mangrove site

March 8, 2024

Eighteen representatives of Tabaco City, Albay and Del Carmen, Surigao del Sur visited the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail in E. B. Magalona town on March 4 as part of their Negros Study Tour.

LTO La Carlota to open soon

March 7, 2024

The district office of the Land Transportation Office along the La Castellana-La Carlota Highway will soon serve the 4th District and neighboring areas in Negros Occidental.

Rescue training held in Sipalay

March 4, 2024

A vehicular extrication rescue training (VERT) was held in Sipalay City recently, and participated in by Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel from the CHICKS District and Binalbagan in Negros Occidental, and Mabinay in Negros Oriental.

P57-M paved roads to boost tourism, agriculture dev’t in Sipalay, Hinobaan

March 2, 2024

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it improved two local road sections in southern Negros Occidental to boost tourism and agricultural development, and ensure faster mobility of people, goods, and services.

Hinigaran LGU opens inn to boost economy, tourism

March 2, 2024

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Hinigaran Mayor Nadie Arceo led the inauguration of the 24-room, three-storey Hinugyaw Inn March 1 that is seen to boost the town’s economy and tourism.

Tongson acts to address impact of dry spell in Himamaylan City

March 1, 2024

The city government of Himamaylan is ramping up measures to address the effects of the dry spell.

Cadiz caps Arts Month with opening of ‘House of Paintings’

March 1, 2024

The City of Cadiz concluded the observance of the National Arts Month in February with the opening of “Balay Cadiznon”, also dubbed as the “House of Paintings”, located within the compound of the Philippine Normal University-Visayas last week.

1.9K senior citizens in San Carlos receive increase in social pension

February 23, 2024

At least 1,907 indigent senior citizens in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, received an increase in their social pension during the payout Feb. 22.

27 rebel returnees receive educational, financial help

February 21, 2024

Some 27 rebel returnees, who surrendered in November last year, received educational and financial support from the Himamaylan City government, together with the Philippine Army, on Valentine’s Day.