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Some of the more than a million types of books to inspire the love of reading*A group whose mission is to make books accessible and inspire a love for reading among all ages is in Bacolod City.Big Bad Wolf's head Terrence Leong said “it is important for people to read books because they are a gateway to knowledge.”“For children I think once you develop the habit of reading then it becomes a lifelong journey,” he said.He said while more and more people are shifting to their tablets and phones for entertainment it cannot compare to reading.“Reading is a medium where you need to use your imagination, view the world in your head and develop your own sense of creativity. It is your own world that you are creating,” he said.When you read you will also stop to think and...

Vice Mayor Abelardo "JunB" Bantug III and Councilor Derek Palanca accept the OBSAC award on behalf of Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez.*Victorias City led by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez received an award from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as one of its outstanding local government partners during the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held at Citadines Hotel, Bacolod City, on Monday, September 16.Vice Mayor Abelardo "JunB" Bantug III, along with Councilor Derek Palanca, accepted the OBSAC award on behalf of Benitez, a press release from Victorias City said.The OBSAC, which began in 2004, serves as a platform for the BSP to honor outstanding partners who support the central bank's mandates of ensuring price stability, financial stability, and a sa...

Victorias City in Negros Occidental advances its eco-friendly initiatives with the inauguration of its new Solar Water System in Barangay XIV on Friday, September 13.The project, developed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the Office of Third District Representative, now TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez, and the 2023 General Appropriations Act, in partnership with the City of Victorias led by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, aims to provide the growing community with a clean, safe, and reliable water supply powered by renewable solar energy.As part of the city’s agenda for a sustainable future, the facility is designed to provide clean water for about 100 residents in the area, a press release from Victorias City said.Benitez, in his message...

Dr. Malo-oy (left) hands over the 700 STEM books*Improving Filipino students’ performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is a high priority for the Department of Education.In recent years the Philippines has struggled to make the grade in STEM education as compared to other countries.Under the leadership of past president Dr. Eric Malo-oy, the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara has been donating books as part of the club's plans to increase student interest in STEM programs.In collaboration with the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV), the club recently donated some 700 STEM books to students and teachers at the Eva J Montilla Farm School, in the municipality of Cauayan.“In order to prepare for jobs, students need to be ab...

Over 40 Himamaylanons joined the first MRT Photography and Videography Workshops at the Himaya Hall of the Himamaylan City Hall, recently.The city government organized the event to hone the skills, discover talents, and reinforce the interest of locals to both art forms, a press release from the city said.“Himamaylan has a wealth of talent and interest to capturing important moments and creating visual inspiration. Through these workshops, we hope for them to be inspired to further hone their skills,” Mayor Raymund Tongson said.The two-day workshops invited award-winning Director Julius Dela Peña, celebrated photographers and image artist Aeson Baldevia, and development communications expert Keith Brandon Cari-an.“We hope our participants become our close partners in tellin...