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Dec62024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotary, Granada, SMB partner for NewGen Forum for senior high school students

About 130 senior high school students of Generoso Villanueva National High School in Bacolod City attended a new generations forum facilitated by the Rotary Club of Bacolod Central, Granada Barangay Council and San Miguel Brewery Friday, Dec. 6.Past District Governors Mate Espina and Dr. Jundad Legislador of the Rotary International District 3850 discussed gender, sexuality and HIV-AIDS topics to the students and faculty, led by principal Osward Acebedo, who expressed his gratitude saying that the topics are relevant and important to raise awareness among the youth.Barangay Captain Armando Vito, in his message, said health is a priority of his administration and forum like this will bolster his campaign to ensure a safe and healthy community. Granada wa...

Dec62024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias named best LGU in Digital Transformation in PH

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Neil Trinidad - GCash Chief Marketing Officer, Barbie Dapul - General Manager of B2C, Victorias City Administrator Lindolf de Castro, Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, and Jong Layug - General Manager of B2B (l-r), at the awarding rites.*Victorias City was recognized as the Best LGU in Digital Transformation in the entire country during the GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2024, at Conrad Manila, Pasay City, on Wednesday, December 4, Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said on Thursday, Dec. 5. Victorias was recognized for its exceptional efforts in leveraging digitalization to promote progress, inclusivity, and transformative governance. By embracing cutting-edge technology, the city has demonstrated how digital solutions can foster meaningful change and drive community development,...

Nov272024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cadiz barangay named champion in child protection

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Magsaysay, one of the rural barangays in Cadiz City, has been named champion in child protection across Negros Occidental.Magsaysay emerged as the grand winner among 11 barangay finalists in the entire province that included those from Bago City, Don Salvador Benedicto, Hinobaan, Isabela, Kabankalan City, Silay City, San Carlos City, and Victorias City.Awarding will be held at the Social Hall of the provincial Capitol in Bacolod City on Wednesday, November 27.Magsaysay stood out in the tilt, led by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, for establishing a 24/7 child helpline, conducting educational campaigns on anti-bullying, child abuse prevention, and fostering partnerships with schools, a press release from Cadiz City said.Magsaysay Barangay Captain Heide ...

Nov182024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias wins digital democracy champion award

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Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez receiving the award from U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson*Victorias City won a prestigious Digital Democracy Champion Award given by the Makati Business Club (MBC) at the Digital Democracy Awards 2024 held at Hilton Manila Hotel in Pasay City on Friday, November 15.Victorias Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez received the award from U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, MBC Chairman Edgar Chua, and DICT Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, in recognition of the city’s exemplary efforts in implementing innovative Digital Democracy initiatives that promote transparent governance and active citizen engagement.Victorias City was among 14 local government units (LGUs) nationwide recognized for adopting digital tools that enhance governance an...

Nov182024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

‘Cadiz gov’t efficiency leads to SGLG award’

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Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante, left*Efficiency in governance led to Cadiz City government’s winning another Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award this year.This is the second year Cadiz City has won the award, a press release from the city government said Sunday, Nov. 17.Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said he makes sure that the way he runs the city government right now is not just about the conventional delivery of public services to the people."Rather, I always see to it that each of the services we deliver, or implement within the orb of social governance must have focus on efficiency," he said."Less inputs, greater outputs. That's our 'adopted lifestyle' now in the city government. We do adhere in using minimal inputs, but we get the maximum results," Esca...

Oct312024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

McDonald’s first-ever reusable cups:Holiday Christmas collection out

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In the run up to the holiday season, McDonald’s is launching its first-ever reusable cups with its Holiday Christmas Collection line that will have fans and collectors of all things McDonald’s excited.As an added bonus, these new McDonald’s cups are reusable, encouraging more Filipinos to shift to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, a press release from the firm said.Fans can have a first access to these starting October 30 to November 3 via the McDo App. Then, from November 4 to 15, McDonald’s stores nationwide will have these available via front counter dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and McDelivery, it said.Every reusable cup is uniquely designed with McDonald’s iconography featuring bright and fun graphics that embody the brand’s feel-good personality. Perfect for both hot or col...

Oct222024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotary club of Bacolod launches ‘Art CAMP’

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The Rotary Club of Bacolod launched the Art CAMP (Community Activity Mentorship Program) at the Bacolod City Public Library, recently.It was launched with instructor and visual artist Sony Golez, a past president of the Association of Artists of Bacolod- Negros and founder of the Silay United Guild of Artists or SUGA.Now on its 2nd year, the Art Camp brings 35 young poor students from ages 6 to 9 for the art classes that will span twelve sessions every Saturday, a press release from RC Bacolod said.Artworks completed will be exhibited and proceeds will be given to the students from the underprivileged sector as educational assistance, it said.Also joining were the children of fellow Rotarians who wanted to unlock their talents and capabilities in expressing themselves throu...

Oct82024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Ballet musical set at USLS Saturday

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of Negros Occidental and the USLS Artists Hub gets the stage ready for the “Rama, Hari”, a groundbreaking ballet musical set at the St. La Salle Coliseum 6 p.m. Saturday, October 12.“Rama, Hari”, a visual and musical masterpiece, is a collaborative genius of five National Artists: Alice Reyes for direction and choreography, Ryan Cayabyab for music, Bienvenido Lumbera for the libretto, Salvador Bernal for production design, and Rolando Tinio for English lyric translations, a press release from USLS said.This production is celebrated for its fusion of poetry in Filipino and English, music that combines classical, pop, kundiman, and Asian influences, and a set design that transports the audience from majestic palaces to mystical forests, village squares, and even the...

Oct32024 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

CHMSU launches extension initiatives

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The Carlos Hilado Memorial State University recently launched two extension initiatives for child development workers and marginalized sectors in two Negros Occidental cities through its Extension and Community Services (ECS).The CHMSU’s College of Education launched the “3Cs: The Child Care Connect” program on Sept. 27 at the CHMSU Talisay gym in Talisay City, a press release from the university said Wednesday, Sept. 2.The program, organized by the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education faculty members, aims to improve the skills of 47 Child Development Workers from Talisay City to create supportive environments for children's growth, it said.During the launch, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Intellectual Property Andrew Eusebio Tan, College Dean Ophelia Duayan, Tal...

Sep232024 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Group in Bacolod to inspire love of reading

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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...