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Our ocean's natural resources are now depleting due to overfishing, which can endanger the livelihoods of small-scale local fishermen.  Adrianne Javelosa, a fourth-year Communication student from the University of St. La Salle Bacolod, has taken the initiative to help local fishermen understand the importance of proper fishing practices through his advocacy project called “PÚNÀ”.  Since he was a child, Javelosa has been born and raised in a household that relied on fishery as their source of income. That’s why he's helping these fishermen through his advocacy with the hope of improving their lives, not just for them but also for their families.  The main focus of PÚNÀ is to educate the local fishermen of Purok 7, Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City through variou...

Victorias City celebrated its vibrant creative industry with the unveiling of the Victorias Sidlak Artists' Park signage at the City Public Plaza Skating Rink on Friday, April 19.  Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, and Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer Paolo Valladarez led the unveiling of the park signage.  The project was made possible by Victorias City's success in the Lunsod Lunsad: A Call for Creative Proposals launched by the Department of Trade and Industry in October 2023.  The signage at the park's entrance represents Victorias City's dedication to preserving the rich artistic achievements of its creative industry.  It symbolizes the city's artistic heritage and the lasting influence of the ...

Angelo Despi, the Project SLEEP proponent, with  Dr. Cinderella Francisco.*  In today's fast-paced digital age, the prevalence of sleep deprivation among students has become a growing concern. A University of St. La Salle's fourth-year AB Communication student, Angelo Despi, has taken a step to address this issue through his advocacy project titled Project Sleep. As the Project Director, Despi aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of excessive screen time, particularly social media addiction, and its impact on sleep patterns. Collaborating with Dr. Cinderella R. Francisco and the USLS Guidance and Evaluation Center, Despi said he initiated Project Sleep in February, recognizing the urgent need to raise awareness about the adverse effects of sleep deprivation. Draw...

Larry Carumba and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez* Internationally acclaimed Victoriahanon visual artist and 2015 Malihaw Awardee, Larry Carumba is this year’s recipient of the Sidlak Award in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Carumba, a multi-awarded artist, is also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for Filipino Arts and Culture, supporting fellow artists and charitable causes. Despite the lack of formal training, he excelled with his mastery of naturalism and diverged from prevailing surrealism trends. He debuted in 2010 at the Real Colors International Exhibition and has captivated global audiences, earning his respect and recognition in the art world, a press release from the Victorias public information office said. Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez recognized the exempl...

The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, is holding its annual Technology Convention at the TUPV gymnasium on March 6.The theme for this year’s convention is “Sustainable Innovations Through Emerging Technologies in Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources”, a press release from TUPV said Thursday, March 1.The convention will focus on propelling sustainable innovations and promises to be a nexus of groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies and collaborative endeavors, the press release said. Industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts will be attending the convention, which aims to foster dialog, showcase innovative solutions and chart pathways towards a more resilient and eco-friendly future in a...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Philippines student chapter of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU)-Talisay was hailed one of the outstanding student chapters worldwide because of its active and innovative programs. On February 22, ACI announced that the CHMSU-Talisay Student Chapter is among the global top performers, joining the awarded 100 student-led ACI organizations in Bangladesh, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Mexico, and the United States, a press release said. CHMSU joins 16 outstanding institutions in the Philippines which includes the Far Eastern University-Alabang, Mapua University, Negros Oriental State University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Technical University of the Philippines, and Silliman University. ACI recogni...

About 60 barangay tanods and bantay bayan members attended a Bomb Threat Awareness Seminar conducted by the police in Brgy. Baliwagan, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, Tuesday, February, 27. The seminar aims to provide awareness and guidance in responding to a bomb threat incident, a press release from the San Enrique Police Station said. During the seminar, the police discussed the steps on how to respond to a bomb threat. The police also emphasized that there should be close collaboration between the police, local government, and the community to ensure safety during these threats. The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office- Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canin Unity also attended the event.*

Regional Director Ralph Joseph Moncatar and Engr. Mary Jane Agonace present the e-Government Project of DICT to Mayor Raymund Tongson and other Himamaylan officials.* The Himamaylan City government is poised to digitalize all government processes and transactions. Mayor Raymund Tongson recently led the LGU in a consultative meeting on the e-Government Project in Himamaylan with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the government agency that implements digitization programs throughout the country, a press release said. Tongson met with DICT VI Regional Director Ralph Joseph Moncatar and Engr. Mary Jane Agonace to discuss how to take advantage of technology in improving the processes of LGU. “With digitization, we are sure that Himamaylanons will f...

Mayor Raymund Tongson assures the 27 rebel returnees that the Himamaylan City government will continue supporting them in their reintegration.* After yielding in November 2023, some 27 rebel returnees recently received love and support from the Himamaylan City government together with the Philippine Army through financial and educational assistance on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The aid beneficiaries are New People’s Army (NPA) fighters and some of its Yunit Militia members who pledged allegiance to the Philippine government on Nov. 17, 2023, a press release said Thursday, February 23. “This assistance from the city government will help the former rebels return to their communities,” Mayor Raymund Tongson said. Tongson also joins the leaders of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infa...

Six families whose houses were razed in a recent fire at Brgy. San Antonio, Himamaylan City, in Negros Occidental have received relief goods and cash assistance. “We delivered aid to the affected families, including the P10,000 cash assistance for each household that we immediately dispensed to help them get back on their feet,” Mayor Raymund Tongson said in a press release. The city mayor also expressed his relief that all lives were spared during the February 1 fire that caused P181,500 in damages. “The Office of the City Mayor and CSWDO will continue to extend assistance and psychosocial support to our affected fellow Himamaylanons,” Tongson said.*