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Victorias City celebrated its vibrant creative industry with the unveiling of the Victorias Sidlak Artists' Park signage at the City Public Plaza Skating Rink on Friday, April 19. Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, and Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer Paolo Valladarez led the unveiling of the park signage. The project was made possible by Victorias City's success in the Lunsod Lunsad: A Call for Creative Proposals launched by the Department of Trade and Industry in October 2023. The signage at the park's entrance represents Victorias City's dedication to preserving the rich artistic achievements of its creative industry. It symbolizes the city's artistic heritage and the lasting influence of the first...

Angelo Despi, the Project SLEEP proponent, with  Dr. Cinderella Francisco.* In today's fast-paced digital age, the prevalence of sleep deprivation among students has become a growing concern.A University of St. La Salle's fourth-year AB Communication student, Angelo Despi, has taken a step to address this issue through his advocacy project titled Project Sleep.As the Project Director, Despi aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of excessive screen time, particularly social media addiction, and its impact on sleep patterns.Collaborating with Dr. Cinderella R. Francisco and the USLS Guidance and Evaluation Center, Despi said he initiated Project Sleep in February, recognizing the urgent need to raise awareness about the adverse effects of sleep deprivation.Drawi...

Larry Carumba and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez*Internationally acclaimed Victoriahanon visual artist and 2015 Malihaw Awardee, Larry Carumba is this year’s recipient of the Sidlak Award in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.Carumba, a multi-awarded artist, is also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for Filipino Arts and Culture, supporting fellow artists and charitable causes.Despite the lack of formal training, he excelled with his mastery of naturalism and diverged from prevailing surrealism trends.He debuted in 2010 at the Real Colors International Exhibition and has captivated global audiences, earning his respect and recognition in the art world, a press release from the Victorias public information office said.Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez recognized the exempla...

The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, is holding its annual Technology Convention at the TUPV gymnasium on March 6.The theme for this year’s convention is “Sustainable Innovations Through Emerging Technologies in Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources”, a press release from TUPV said Thursday, March 1.The convention will focus on propelling sustainable innovations and promises to be a nexus of groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies and collaborative endeavors, the press release said. Industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts will be attending the convention, which aims to foster dialog, showcase innovative solutions and chart pathways towards a more resilient and eco-friendly future in agricu...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Philippines student chapter of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU)-Talisay was hailed one of the outstanding student chapters worldwide because of its active and innovative programs.On February 22, ACI announced that the CHMSU-Talisay Student Chapter is among the global top performers, joining the awarded 100 student-led ACI organizations in Bangladesh, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Mexico, and the United States, a press release said.CHMSU joins 16 outstanding institutions in the Philippines which includes the Far Eastern University-Alabang, Mapua University, Negros Oriental State University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Technical University of the Philippines, and Silliman University.ACI recognizes t...

About 60 barangay tanods and bantay bayan members attended a Bomb Threat Awareness Seminar conducted by the police in Brgy. Baliwagan, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, Tuesday, February, 27.The seminar aims to provide awareness and guidance in responding to a bomb threat incident, a press release from the San Enrique Police Station said.During the seminar, the police discussed the steps on how to respond to a bomb threat.The police also emphasized that there should be close collaboration between the police, local government, and the community to ensure safety during these threats.The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office- Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canin Unity also attended the event.*