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A certificate of appreciation is given to Naivette Galvan(2nd from left) by NOGC president Lope Nonoy Napao, and Damas Del Dia chairpersons Mary Lecias and Virgie Lopue (l-r).*For gardeners in the Philippines, the rainy season can bring lush, vibrant growth - if they work with the weather rather than against it. Torrential rains, while nourishing, can also wash away the very nutrients plants depend on.That’s why by June, enriching the soil becomes not just a smart move, but an absolute necessity.That was the central message delivered by Naivette Galvan, soil expert and agriculturist, and guest speaker at the June general assembly of the Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC), held recently at the Acacia Hotel in Bacolod City. Galvan, OIC section chief of the Agri-Fishe...

Over 70 university students from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states joined the 1st ASEAN Youth Connect hosted by Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU).Organized by the BASS 1A and 1B (Asian Studies) classes under CHMSU’s BA in Social Science Program, the event connected the young Southeast Asian students onsite and virtually for an afternoon of group presentations, cultural exchanges, and collaborative discussions on youth action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a press release from the university said..In collaboration with the Center for Internationalization and External Relations and the College of Arts and Sciences, the 1st ASEAN Youth Connect held  June 12, also served as the final examination of the BASS first-year stu...

A total of 67 lupon members from  Cadiz City and Ilog town  completed a three-day Transformative Mediation Training-Workshop spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City, Wednesday to Friday, June 18 to 20.They are the second batch of lupon members who completed the training-workshop, with the first batch from the cities of Escalante and La Carlota consisting of 45 lupon members undergoing the same training  on  May 19-21,  a press release from the PPDO said Sunday.The training which is funded under the Provincial Peace and Order Fund (POF) emphasizes the role of the lupon members as the neutral third party in conflict resolution and introduces them comm...

Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) has again proven its growing global presence, securing rankings in three categories of the prestigious 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, a press release from the university said Friday.On June 18 THE released the results, placing CHMSU in the 1001–1500 bracket for SDG 4 (Quality Education), 1001–1500 for SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and 1501+ for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).The THE Impact Rankings assess 2,526 universities across 130 countries and territories, evaluating their progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).CHMSU continues to make a mark on the global stage through its commitment to inclusive, quality education and meaningful partnerships, the press release sa...

Nine midwifery students who are scholars of the municipal government of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental,  just graduated from the Southland College in Kabankalan City, Moises Padilla  Mayor Ella Celestina  Garcia-Yulo said on Monday, June 16.The nine scholars visited  Garcia-Yulo  at her office to personally thank her on Monday.One of them, Jonathan D. Yusores Jr.,  received a proficiency award.The municipal government through the scholarship program  of the mayor  provided everything  for free — from tuition, uniforms, and boarding, to rice and other necessities of the students.They will now begin their review for the Board Exam, which will also be fully sponsored by the local government until the day of the examination.Th...

In celebration of May - the month of flowers - the visual artists of Bacolod Arts, Cultural and Heritage (BACH) recently opened an exhibition of paintings in the main lobby of Bacolod City Government Center featuring blooms and foliage.Themed Fleur la Belle (Beautiful Flower), the exhibition is being run in collaboration with the Negros Occidental Garden Club's  annual Santacruzan, headed by its president Lope 'Nonoy' Napao, a press release  from NOGC said.During the opening ceremony, Napao was joined by Tere Manalili, Bacolod Tourism Officer;  Sandra Sycip, president of Circulo de Bacolod and Zeny Guzon, NOGC vice president. Sandy Solinap, President of BACH, formerly known as the Bacolod Cultural Foundation, served as the curator of the event.Lope 'Nonoy Nap...

      International Relations Officers (IROs) from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Region XVIII, also known as the Negros Island Region (NIR), formally elected their first set of officers during the inaugural IRO Convergence held at the main campus of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) in Dumaguete City on Thursday, May 29.Rhoderick Samonte, Director for Internationalization and External Relations of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), was elected as the first president of the newly formed regional body. Serving as Vice President for External Affairs is Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, External Affairs and Linkages Director of STI West Negros University, and Dr. Sheilla Trajera, Director of Center for Linkages and Inte...

CHED NIR Regional Director Raul Alvarez (fourth from left) bestows the recognition for CHMSU 1to Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Riza Manalo, Deputy Director for Research Ethics Review Ivy Aboy, University Secretary Mary Leanne Laganhon, and Director for Research and Development Services Ricky Acanto.*Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) garnered 12 distinctions from the Commission on Higher Education Negros Island Region (Region XVIII) during the 1st CHED Regional Quality Awards at the Luce Auditorium, Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on  Friday, May 30.Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Riza Manalo, Director for Research and Development Services Ricky Acanto, Deputy Director for Research Ethics Review Ivy Abo...

Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) and farmers’ associations from various parts of Negros Occidental  have joined Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) in celebrating its 3rd University Foundation Week, which ends on Saturday, May  17.Employees, students, and guests are showing their support for CHMSU’s partners by purchasing fresh produce and locally made products displayed across three campuses, a press release from the university said.The  Balogo Farmers Association and the Villa Carolina Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Talisay City showcased their products at the Talisay Campus Dining Hall for the 5th Farmer’s Market Day: Farm to Table Livelihood Expo on Thursday.The event was organized by the Center for Internationalization and Exte...