Provincial News

BPO firm hires Ilocanos as call center agents

LAOAG CITY, December 3 (PIA) – At least 126 residents from Ilocos Norte were already hired by the Expert Global Solutions (EGS) since it started its operations in Laoag City in September 2013. Crystal Kate Jondonero, the EGS’ recruitment assistant, said of the 126 Ilocano employed at EGS–Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), 115 are now working as call center agents while 11 are now serving as administrative or support staff. “Our recruitment activities are continuing, given […]

DENR points out impact of global warming

SAN JOSE, Antique, Dec. 1 (PIA6) – -The Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Campaign dubbed as Campus Tour reached out to college students of St. Anthony’s College on recently. One of the major points discussed during the activity are the indications of global warming and climate change and its impact to the people and environment especially developing countries like the Philippines. Mirza G. Samillano, Head Executive Assistant of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, […]

Campers form Climate Change advocates’ group

BACOLOD CITY, Dec. 1 (PIA6) — As an off-shoot of the environment camp recently held at the Bacolod City College campus, 43 college student-campers organized themselves into an environment and climate change advocates’ group. After a day discussions on climate change and wildlife, the campers decided to elect officers who will respond to the call of the government urging the youth to take an active role in protecting the environment as well as advocate in […]