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Now in its 52nd year, Bacolod Arts, Cultural and Heritage Inc. (BACH), formerly the Bacolod Cultural Foundation, Negros Occidental, commemorated its founding anniversary with an exhibition titled “Celebration” featuring the works of its artist-members.The exhibit reflects the organization’s enduring commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural expression in the region, a press release from BACH said.During the group’s regular monthly meeting - held every first Saturday at Mansion de Bacolod - participating artists were awarded Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their contributions to the exhibition.As part of the yearlong anniversary festivities, members also discussed a series of upcoming cultural initiatives and events aimed at enriching Bacolod’s artistic land...

District Governor Pip Acepcion leads the bloodletting activity in Roxas City.*Rotary clubs under District 3850 welcomed the new term year with a simultaneous blood donation drive in ten venues in Western Visayas and Western Mindanao today, July 1, collecting more than 300 bags from donors.The simultaneous activity, in partnership with the different chapters on the Philippine Red Cross, were held in ten areas in Iloilo, Antique, Roxas, Aklan, Guimaras, Zamboanga City, Basilan, Dipolog and Kabankalan and Bacolod cities in Negros Occidental.Through this event, District Governor Victor “Pip” Acepcion said, we also mark the beginning of the Blood Donors Month with a powerful message – saving lives in not only for the few but for the many.“Every donor who walks through ...

District Governor Pip Acepcion leads the bloodletting activity in Roxas City.*Rotary clubs under District 3850 welcomed the new term year with a simultaneous blood donation drive in ten venues in Western Visayas and Western Mindanao today, July 1, collecting more than 300 bags from donors.The simultaneous activity, in partnership with the different chapters on the Philippine Red Cross, were held in ten areas in Iloilo, Antique, Roxas, Aklan, Guimaras, Zamboanga City, Basilan, Dipolog and Kabankalan and Bacolod cities in Negros Occidental.Through this event, District Governor Victor “Pip” Acepcion said, we also mark the beginning of the Blood Donors Month with a powerful message – saving lives in not only for the few but for the many.“Every donor who walks through these door...

Victorias City Mayor and Congressman-elect Javier Miguel Benitez led the official launch of the Sidlak Victorias Media Center at the Victorias Command and Evacuation Center, on Friday, June 27.“The development of the Sidlak Victorias Media Center represents more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it is a transformative initiative with long-term strategic benefits for both local government and its constituents”, Benitez said.The Sidlak Victorias Media Center is envisioned to become the city’s central hub for multimedia production, digital communication, and timely public information, a press release from Victorias City said..With a strong focus on community engagement, the facility will serve as an accessible platform for interactive discussions, civic feedback, and participat...

Victorias City inaugurated its newly relocated Victorias Café, the city’s first AI-powered traffic lights, and its  upgraded Satellite Market in Barangay I on Thursday,   June 26.Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, congressman-elect of the Third District of Negros Occidental, led the ceremonies.The Victorias Café has been relocated to the South Wing of the Public Plaza and with its improved design, the café aims to become a lively space for local business, food, and community gatherings, a press release from Victorias City said.The  AI-powered traffic lights with camera integration installed at Crossing Central, along Osmeña Avenue and BS Aquino Drive were also switched on Thursday.Benitez  said it was high time to install traffic lights in Victo...

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...