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A total of 137 student government officers and student publication staffers from all four campuses of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) graduated from the 7th RIPPLES Training Camp.The six-day camp, which ran from August 4 to August 9 at the CHMSU Talisay Campus, aimed to enhance the students' leadership skills and prepare them to create positive change within their communities, a press release from the university said.The training program was a collaborative effort between the university’s Office for Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) and the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER).The RIPPLES acronym stands for Responsive, Innovative, Proactive, Passionate, Leaders by Example, and Social Change.During the camp, students participated in...

Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo*Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo spearheaded the Civil Society Conference held Tuesday, August 5, at the municipal auditorium of the town.More 85  Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) attended the CSO conference.With the Vice Mayor  Sangguniang Bayan  Members Dowen Michael Ogatis, Sally Alconera, and SB staff.Yulo also personally invited the officers of associations, organizations, and NGOs to be present during the accreditation proper that will be held on August 9 to 31.He also offered assistance with transportation and notarization of documents for those processing their accreditation.On his part DILG MLGOO Caesar Abkilan Jr. provided an explanation of the role of CSOs in Participatory Governance through audi...

Sagay City recognized its most dedicated blood donors and community partners during the annual Local Sandugo Awarding Ceremony on Thursday,  July 31.The event, held at the Sagay City Gymnasium, celebrated the vital contributions of individuals and groups who support the city's voluntary blood donation program.Organized by the City Health Office (CHO), the ceremony was attended by Mayor Leo Rafael M. Cueva and Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr.The awards highlighted the critical role donors and partners play in saving lives throughout the community, a press release from Sagay City said.Brgy. Baviera resident Romar Gonzales was a standout honoree, receiving a special award for achieving an impressive 100 blood donations. Numerous other multi-time donors from across the city...

The learning environment at Vito Elementary School in Brgy. Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, received a significant boost as a newly constructed P2.5-million school clinic building was officially inaugurated and turned over on Wednesday afternoon, July 30.The facility, funded through the Department of Education’s Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF), aims to improve health and wellness support within the school, providing medical care, counselling, and essential services for both learners and staff, a press release  from Sagay City said.Former Mayor and now Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr. led the ceremonies on behalf of Mayor Leo Rafael M. Cueva and assured attendees of the city’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure in schools.“This is already the secon...

Bacolod City Councilor Celia Flor (4th from left) with Paulo Sajo - DSSD-Bacolod Child Welfare Focal Person, Executive Assistant Jonathan Diaz, day care teachers and Barangay Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Help Desk representatives.*The Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), in partnership with the City Inter-Agency Council, is strengthening its campaign against child trafficking in observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The fight is particularly crucial given the escalating global threat of child trafficking, exacerbated by technological advancements, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said Wednesday, July 30.A key component of this intensified effort involves empowering daycare centers.&nbs...

Immediate Past President Rolem Basiya turns over the gavel to Joselito Sion to symbolize the change of club leadership.*The 30th president of the Rotary Club of Bacolod Central officially took over leadership, along with the new set of officers for Rotary Year 2025-2026, during induction and turnover rites at the Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod City, recently.Joselito Sion and the officers took their oath before Past District Governor Nanette Garcia, with the ceremony witnessed by District Governor Victor Federico Acepcion, District Governor-Elect Carlo dela Cruz and PDGs Maria Ester Espina, Jude Doctora, Rafael Jocson, Enigardo Legislador, Ramiro Garcia and Ramon Cua Locsin, among others.The other officers are vice president Hargie Tan, secretary Roseo Depra, treasurer Sharon Parro...

The NOGC members in Valladolid to plant trees*The Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC), together with its Board of Directors led by President Nonoy Napao, officers and members, recently spearheaded a tree planting initiative in Barangay Bayabas, Valladolid, Negros Occidental. This green endeavor reflects the club’s enduring commitment to environmental sustainability and the promotion of natural wellness, a press release from the club said.The event featured a diverse range of fruit-bearing seedlings - including coffee plants - chosen to foster biodiversity and generate lasting ecological benefits. The selection of fruit trees also presents promising economic opportunities for the local community in the years to come, the press release said.This collaborative effort bro...

VMA Global College EVP Dr. Remedios Johanna Salabas Cargas VP Dr. Carlitos Orola Vice Chairman Danilo Cruz, Chairman Dr. Elizabeth Orola Salabas, President Capt Niño Elson Orola Salabas and VP for Training Centers Ellisther Niña Salabas Ligna, Hiroshi Fukuda and Capt. Makoto Kono (l-r) at the inauguration.*Ronnie Baldonado photoVMA Global College in Bacolod City inaugurated  and blessed  its new Marine Engineering Building  on Tuesday, July 29.It is a milestone in the institution’s pursuit of excellence in maritime education, a press release from the college said. This landmark development was born out of the vision of the college president Capt. Nino Elson O Salabas’ expansion and modernization project, in response to the significant rise in student enrollment a...