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Toastmasters International District 75 leaders, including District Director Jot Chiongbian, Program Quality Director Remy Ybay, and Club Growth Director Sucit Hernandez, conducted a two-day visit to Bacolod City on Thursday and Friday, February 20-21.The visit was part of an ongoing effort to promote the Toastmasters Program and encourage the development of leadership and communication skills in growing communities, a press release from the group said Tuesday, Feb. 25..The visit kicked off on Day 1 with an engaging talk, “Toastmasters Leadership Stories,” hosted by the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation. The event showcased inspiring leadership journeys shared by the district leaders, highlighting the transformative impact of Toastmasters in personal and professional development....

The news APDEC officers*The newly elected officers of the Association of Planning and Development Coordinators – Negros Occidental (APDEC) were inducted into office at the Victorias Aquatic Center, Pavilion II, on Friday, February 7.The organization’s officers underscored their commitment to advancing strategic planning and sustainable governance in Negros Occidental during the event, a press release from Victorias City said on Wednesday, Feb. 12.The ceremony was attended by the City/ Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (CPDCs) in Negros Occidental.Victorias City Mayor and Negros Association of Chief Executives (Negros ACE) president, Javier Miguel Benitez, administered the oath of office via Zoom.Dr. Evangeline Alo of Victorias City was inducted as the 8th ...

 Rose Ann Reosura, Vice Mayor  Johnny Reosura, club president Igie Villarosa, Leah Tinsay, Rolando Corona (l-r seated),  Grace Munoz, Jett Torres, Gen. Primitivo Tabujara, Honeylyn Villarosa, Councilor Alfredo Villarosa, Lani Ferrer and  John Candelario. (l-r standing).*The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara recently added two new members to its ranks.Murcia Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura and Leah Tinsay, president of Tri Castle International Inc., were inducted into the club by its president, Virgil Rupert "Igie" Villarosa, in a ceremony held at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City."I'm delighted to welcome Johnny and Leah to our club," said Villarosa."They're no strangers to Rotary, having recently worked with us and members of the Rotary Club of Kyoto-...

The Garden Club members at the Balaan Hills Mountain Resort*The Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC), one of the most active gardening groups in the country, recently held a major tree planting activity in Brgy. Caridad in Bago City.Some 64 club members assisted in the planting of 150 bamboo saplings along the banks of Bago River  running through the grounds of Balaan Hills Mountain Resort. The resort, with stunning panoramic views of Pataan, Bago City, was created both for recreation and religious pilgrimage. The saplings were provided by DENR and the City Environment Office of Bago City."The bamboo plant is an exceptional marvel of nature and its attributes are often overlooked. It has a great ability to abstract carbon emissions  and therefore contributes ...

Members of the Rotary Clubs of Kyoto-Fashimi, Bacolod-Marapara and Silay with Murcia Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura and Leah Tinsay, president of TriCastle International Inc.*Members of the Rotary Club of Kyoto-Fushimi in Japan returned to Negros Occidental last week to announce they have secured the funding to buy medical equipment for the benefit of the people of the municipality of Murcia.The project’s funding, through a Rotary Global Grant, will be used to provide much-needed equipment including an ultrasound machine, delivery table and incubator.Hideki Yomoda, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Kyoto-Fashimi and April Mendoza, vice-president and incoming president of the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara.*These will be of particular help to mothers and their babies....