Visayas

Over 200 Negros Occidental farmers receive certificates of land ownership award for agricultural lands under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension.

The local government of a town in Iloilo opened a new access road to have easier reach for the remote villages in the province.

The local government of Cebu vowed to offer new housing units to capitol employees and teachers before the year ends.

A daughter of a solo parent in Antique was chosen to be the ‘Pantawid Model Child,’ stating that she wanted to inspire people, especially in the poor sector.

The Bacolod City government launched the ‘My Basurero’ mobile app to let residents book garbage pick-ups.

The Department of Agriculture will soon open Kadiwa stalls in Eastern Visayas this month to offer affordable goods to residents.

The Iloilo City government welcomed business process outsourcing from the United States, generating more jobs for the residents.

An official from the United States commends the successful implementation of the Fish Right Program in Southern Negros to improve marine biodiversity.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources allocates Php58.4 million to aid fishermen in Eastern Visayas for social preparation, food production, and livelihood programs.

Iloilo City is this year’s official Philippine candidate for the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO in the category of gastronomy, and they are asking for the full support of the Department of Trade and Industry.