Visayas

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.

The Department of Education in Western Visayas is hoping to retain its highest spot in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa.

Iloilo government is calling on all public and private establishments to adopt energy-saving measures due to the power outages in Western Visayas.

The Department of Trade and Industry supported the indigenous peoples’ community in Antique to help improve their productivity and generate more income.

The Cauayan in Southern Negros Occidental was named the “Bamboo Capital of Southern Negros Occidental” to boost livelihood programs and the economy.

The educational department in Antique is reviewing its sports program to develop students that can compete in regional athletic competitions.

The employment sector of Negros Oriental has given cash assistance to more than 3,000 beneficiaries in compliance with the recent celebration of Labor Day.