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Iloilo City 'walking tour' kicks off Posted: 31 May 2022 04:07 AM PDT ILOILO CITY Government will offer a free walking tour from City Hall facing Plaza Libertad passing Calle Real to Casa Real at Capitol grounds in City Proper starting Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.The initiative aims to create awareness and appreciation of the city's rich cultural heritage and history.Mayor Jerry P. Treñas encouraged everyone to support tourism promotions as part of economic recovery from the effects of the pandemic.Those interested to join the tour should register through contact number 09120104334 or email jhonalyn21alapar@gmail.com for confirmation.A group of 10 people per tour guide will be accommodated.There will be no schedule on June 9, 2022 as the tour guides will be attending a seminar.Tour resumes on June 16, 2022.The public is advised to practice health safety protocols such as proper wearing of facemask and hand hygiene. (PR)

Iloilo City College offers new course Posted: 31 May 2022 03:47 AM PDT ILOILO City Community College (ICCC) will be opening the Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNEd) major in Early Childhood Education (ECD) as an additional course.The new course offering is recognized to operate by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) effective Academic Year 2022-2023 through a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) No. 08 series of 2022.Mayor Jerry P. Treñas encouraged incoming freshmen to avail of free and quality education at ICCC.As a CHED-recognized institution with program offerings that have government recognition, qualified applicants enjoy free tuition and other school fees by virtue of Republic Act (RA) 10931 or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.With specialization in ECD, the four-year program prepares students for the art and science of teaching children with special needs in the early years. It also prepares teachers who will instruct and manage students with additional needs.It further provides a solid foundation on developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood special needs intervention and education.ICCC will accept applications of incoming first year students through submission of documentary requirements at Registrar's Office, ICCC building fronting City High in Molo district, from June 20 until July 8, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.The existing courses are Bachelor of Science (BS) in Tourism Management (BSTM) and BS in Office Administration (BSOA).Qualifications for BSNEd include required General Weighted Average (GWA) of 85 percent or better with no grade lower than 80 percent in English, Science, and Math.BSTM and BSOA require a GWA of 82 percent or better with no grade lower than 80% in English, Science, and Math.Applicants should be a graduate of Iloilo City high schools.Applicant and parents are bonafide residents and voters of Iloilo City whose Family Annual Income must not exceed P240,000.The Entry Requirements are original Birth Certificate and authenticated by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA); original Report Card; original Barangay Clearance of applicant; original Good Moral Character Certificate; Voter's Certification of Parent or photocopy of Voter's ID; recent and identical 2 pieces 2X2 ID picture; and clean long white folder.The Income Tax Return for employed parents or Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Tax Exemption Certificate for unemployed parents will be submitted after passing the admission exam or process.Inquiries are entertained through telephone number 337-2760 or check out ICCC Facebook page for updates. (PR)

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