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- MIGEDC irons out transport route concerns
- Kids train at Iloilo City Sports Academy
- Dengue alert in Iloilo as cases near 100
| MIGEDC irons out transport route concerns Posted: 23 Jun 2022 03:21 AM PDT ILOILO City Government met Wednesday, June 22, 2022, with Iloilo Provincial Government and first town local government units (LGUs) primarily affected by the new transport routes to address the problems.Mayor Jerry Treñas took to task the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) to discuss concerns on the newly implemented Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) that started June 12."The mayor requested the presence of the provincial government and concerned LGUs to a venue where they could raise issues and concerns to be addressed in the process of implementation," said MIGEDC Executive Director Velma Jane Lao.From the testimonies of the Metro Iloilo LGUs, they shared that in the first few days of implementation, the commuters experienced confusion regarding the routes. But after a week, the riding public has become familiar with the routes.Pavia, Cabatuan, and San Miguel representatives said they are now okay with the way things are going.Public Safety and Transportation Management Office head Jeck Conlu took note of "manageable concerns" of Leganes and Oton. He also considered the use of cargo passes for Sta. Barbara to ply up to Iloilo Terminal Market.Lao said the discussions went well and the Metro Iloilo LGUs were thankful that they were given the opportunity to air their sides. The provincial government has prepared and submitted their transport plan to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and is waiting for approval."Everyone was open and free to articulate their concerns which were responded to by Mr. Conlu and Mr. Peñalosa (City Planning and Development Coordinator). A series of feedback sessions will be done as we continue to test run the plan for six months," she added.City Hall has piloted the LPTRP upon approval of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and DOTr."The hardest thing to manage is change but we can do this together. I agree with what Mr. Mario Nillos (Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator) has said that we now need to move forward," Lao said. (PR) |
| Kids train at Iloilo City Sports Academy Posted: 23 Jun 2022 03:21 AM PDT THE Iloilo City Sports Academy (ICSA) is accepting children aged five to 15 for free training on various sporting disciplines in time for school break.Mayor Jerry Treñas initiated the program under the supervision of Iloilo City Sports Development Division (ICSDD).Treñas said the initiative gives opportunity to those who cannot afford to enroll in sports they want and improve their skills, excel in their field of expertise, stay healthy, and gain from overall benefits of sports.He added the endeavor also serves as training ground for promising athletes with potentials to be assessed if they can later on jump to national tournaments.Kids must be city residents with good health conditions and with parent's consent.An average of 70 enrollees in each sport category will be trained.These include Volleyball, Badminton, Sepak Takraw, Arnis and Chess at YMCA Gym; Football at La Paz Plaza Football Field; Lawn Tennis at La Paz Plaza Tennis Court; Athletics at Jalandoni Memorial National High School, Lapuz; and Boxing and Wushu at Cage Boxing Gym, Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao.City Hall has tapped certified trainers and coaches to teach the children.Those interested to join may inquire through ICSDD Facebook page. (PR) |
| Dengue alert in Iloilo as cases near 100 Posted: 23 Jun 2022 03:16 AM PDT THE Iloilo City Government urged massive cleanup operations in 180 barangays to combat dengue as cases reached close to a hundred.Mayor Jerry Treñas encouraged everyone to continue regular cleanup activities in villages to get rid of dengue-carrying mosquitoes by clearing its breeding grounds.As of June 18, the metropolis recorded a total of 97 cases with one death since January 1.As of June 11, top barangays included MV Hechanova, Jaro, and Pali Benedicto, Mandurriao with five cases each; Balabago, Jaro, and Bakhaw and Bolilao, both in Mandurriao with four cases each; and three cases each in San Jose, Arevalo; Ingore, La Paz, and Calahunan and Guzman-Jesena, both in Mandurriao.City Hall has alerted barangays especially with several dengue cases to conduct preventive measures against the dreaded disease caused by mosquitoes.The public is advised not to be complacent but vigilant against dengue.Health advocacy and campaign reiterated the 4S Strategy to include:1.) Search and Destroy breeding places;2.) Self Protection such as using mosquito repellants;3.) Seek early consultation when experiencing symptoms such as fever from two to seven days, nosebleeding, difficulty breathing, pain behind the eyes, muscles and joints;weakness; abdominal pain and vomiting, dark-colored stool, and rashes; and4.) Support spraying to prevent impending outbreak. (PR) |
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