Category Archives: Public Service

One-stop shop for business operators opens in Sorsogon City

by Irma A. Guhit SORSOGON CITY, Jan 4 (PIA) — “BOSS” or Business Operators Service System is again operational in the city hall of Sorsogon City for 20 days, enough time for business operators to apply/renew their business permits and … Continue reading

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An Article for All Senior Citizens

Author’s Note: This article is not exactly about Sorsogon, but has wide impact on the benefits of our senior citizen kababayan. An excerpt from Ramon Farolan’s Reveille article in The Inquirer: “It is important for all senior citizens to know … Continue reading

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DAR discloses national convergence accomplishments in Sorsogon

PIA Press Release Wednesday, November 09, 2011 by Irma A. Guhit SORSOGON CITY, November 9 (PIA) — The National Convergence Initiative (NCI) launched April this year has implemented several development projects in Sorsogon City, Castilla, and Casiguran, the three selected … Continue reading

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City Councilor Daria challenged colleagues to rid corruption at city hall

By Felix ‘Boy’ Espineda, Jr. SORSOGON CITY – In his privilege speech Tuesday last, East District Councilor Victorino Daria III challenged his colleagues to rid the city government of Sorsogon of corruption. Using the issue of colorum operation of tricycles … Continue reading

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Sorsogon City Mayor’s staff tagged as syndicate mastermind of fake franchise

By Felix ‘Boy’ Espineda, Jr. SORSOGON CITY (BicolToday.com/11 Nov. 2011)- In a jampacked session, the fourth City Council last Tuesday, opened the pandora box full of fake franchises issued to tricycle owners that pinpointed to Jose Pura Jr., chief of … Continue reading

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Water district to supply water 24/7 beginning October 15

SORSOGON CITY, October 14 (PIA/SCWD) — Locales in this city have something to smile about and enjoy before the semestral vacation and Christmas season. Truthful to its commitment to provide 24-hour water supply for consumers, Sorsogon City Water District (SCWD) … Continue reading

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Sorsogon PAMANA Convergence Unit, a bridge towards peace and development

by Irma A. Guhit SORSOGON CITY, October 7 (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Bicol, chaired by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, has approved and endorsed last August this year Resolution No 28 S of 2011, known as ‘creating … Continue reading

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Pamana Convergence Unit reviews framework draft policy

by Irma A. Guhit SORSOGON CITY, October 6 (PIA) — The provincial government of Sorsogon has enjoined all members of the regional technical working group composed of the identified member agencies together with its provincial counterpart to become a convergent … Continue reading

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209 beneficiaries in Sorsogon get ‘Kaagapay’ livelihood assistance

by Irma A. Guhit SORSOGON CITY, October 4 (PIA) — A total of 209 identified and confirmed beneficiaries by the Agrikultura: ng Bayang Pinoy Program (AKBAY) will receive a P10,000 livelihood assistance funded by the government of Japan through the … Continue reading

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Gen. Oban, Palma to inaugurate 2-classroom building in Castilla

SORSOGON CITY, September 19 (PIA) — General Eduardo SL Oban, Jr, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines together with Ms Tina Monzon-Palma, program director of the AFI Sagip Kapamilya of ABS-CBN will serve as guest of … Continue reading

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