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Bacolod City officials and residents received a much-needed morale boost today, Nov. 18,  as the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI) paid a courtesy call to Mayor Greg Gasataya at the Bacolod City Government Center, signaling the launch of a major medical and gift-giving initiative in the city.The 16-member delegation, which included representatives from the offices of Senate Spouses, Staff from the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo, Senate Assist, and the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, met with Mayor Gasataya on the first day of their three-day charitable visit, a press released from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.The SSFI's project is centered on providing timely medical assistance and an early Christmas gift-giving program, which includes a special shopping spre...

The ceremonial handover of the Global Plan on Road Safety by May Cueva to WDoR attendees.*PPDO photoThe  Negros Occidental provincial government  in partnership with Project Cares commemorated the World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Crash Victims and Survivors attended by representatives of multi-sector groups at the Provincial Capitol Park, Bacolod City, on Sunday,  November 16.The program started with a prayer and blessing of the Road Safety Marker, followed by a Holy Mass and lighting of candles at the memorial tree officiated by Fr. Raymam Asoy.Solidarity messages were delivered by Provincial Health Office head Dr. Girlie Pinongan in behalf of the health sector, Kevin Gaitan, executive director of Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute, Inc., representing th...

  Philippines’ leading super finance app, GCash, through official lending arm Fuse Financing Inc., is extending a 30-day due date extension for GLoan and GGives borrowers impacted by Typhoon Tino.This applies to borrowers whose loans are due between November 5 and 7, 2025 and residing in areas hardest hit by the typhoon: Guian (Samar), Cebu City, North Cebu, South Cebu, Dinagat Islands, Silago, Southern Leyte, and Toboso, Negros Occidental.Eligible accounts will automatically receive a one-month due date extension. For example, a loan originally due on November 5 will now be due on December 5. During this period, Automatic Debit Arrangement feature will be temporarily disabled, allowing customers to prioritize emergency needs and recovery. No additional interest, ...

The Land Transportation Office–Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) has launched “Operation Bulig”, a coordinated transport assistance initiative to help evacuate residents and stranded passengers in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as Super Typhoon “Uwan” battered the region, Nov. 10.LTO-NIR Acting Regional Director Jeck Conlu led the emergency mobilization, deploying at least six buses across Negros Occidental to support both preemptive evacuations and emergency transport needs during the height of the typhoon.The operation was carried out together with various LTO District Offices, in close coordination with Fifth District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo and the Vallacar Transit Corporation, which provided vehicles and logistical assistance. Conlu said the effort is part of the...

A total of 50 police officers from various units in the Negros Island Region started their Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (R-PSB) Training at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City, Monday,  November 10.Five teams, composed of ten members each, are participating in the program, one from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, two from the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, one from the Siquijor Police Provincial Office, and one from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion–NIR.PRO-NIR in a press release said the R-PSB is a flagship initiative of the Philippine National Police that aims to bring peacekeeping and police services closer to far-flung and conflict-affected communities.It focuses on strengthening community engagement, promot...

The warmth of family and the magic of belonging filled the air as Suntown Camp Foundation held its annual gala night for children with cancer and chronic illnesses, with the theme "Ohana."The gala night, held at CICM in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, was attended by 24 brave children — many of them first-time attendees — alongside a dynamic mix of new and seasoned volunteers who had joined Suntown's five-day camp."True to its Hawaiian meaning, the term 'Ohana' is the very essence of the Suntown Camp Foundation: it signifies a family for these children, providing a haven of joy, laughter, and healing that transcends their medical battles," Dr. Ronel Sario, foundation president, said.The Ohana Gala Night capped off “Suntown Camp 18: Creating Waves”....

Negros Occidental Garden Club members at Hilarion Gonzaga National High School, Talisay City - advancing the club's mission to nurture greener futures*The Negros Occidental Garden Club  continues to cultivate community engagement in both spirit and soil.As part of its ongoing outreach programs, the club recently held a Vegetable Seeds Dispersal Activity at Hilarion Gonzaga National High School in Concepcion, Talisay City.The initiative promotes sustainable gardening and supports student nutrition through hands-on cultivation in school gardens,  a press release from the club said.This seed dispersal activity is also in collaboration with the Negros Island Pearl Lions Club of Bacolod City, headed by its President Rosario “Chit” Alvarez, further strengthening the spi...