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The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas hosted a courtesy visit from Alexandru Chiric, the Southeast Asia Representative of the Critical Maritime Routes Indian Ocean (CRIMARIO) program at its headquarters in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on Sunday, Nov. 30.The visit signaled a growing partnership between the Philippines and CRIMARIO in advancing maritime security across the region.Discussions focused on boosting information-sharing systems, upgrading maritime domain awareness tools, and strengthening coordination in monitoring sea lanes in the Visayas.The meeting also emphasized the need for joint initiatives to address emerging maritime challenges, including illegal activities at sea, navigation safety concerns, and the increasing demand for real-time situational awarenes...

The Avon Independent Managers Multi-Purpose Cooperatives (AIMMPC) Social Development Group recently turned over vegetable seeds to the Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC) in Bacolod City, recently.The donated seeds will be used by NOGC in upcoming vegetable seed dispersal activities across schools and public institutions, supporting efforts to sustain the nutritional needs of the community, a press release from the club said..By encouraging the establishment of vegetable gardens, the initiative aims to promote health and well-being, foster self-sufficiency and cultivate a culture of healthy eating among families and institutions, it said.“These little seeds are going to do big things for our community,” said Rebecca Zepeda, NOGC secretary. “From fresh, homegrown vegetables on ...

In a strong show of unity and compassion, a joint bloodletting activity was successfully conducted recently at the Brgy. Madalag People’s Hall, E.B. Magalona.The initiative was spearheaded by M.M. Abello Masonic Lodge #260, under the leadership of Worshipful Master Joaquin Jude G. Ledesma, in partnership with Brgy. Captain Joel Paredes and National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute trainees led by Jail Senior Inspector Jennylind R. Hermida, a press release said.The activity was carried out in close cooperation with the CLMRMH Blood Bank personnel, responding to the urgent call to replenish the regional hospital’s blood supply. The hospital had been unable to conduct blood donation drives for eight consecutive days following the devastation of Typhoon Tino, leaving pat...

Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante*The construction of 50-bed hospital in Cadiz City is expected to be completed by 2026, Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante said on Tuesday, Nov. 18.The  P270 million hospital building  being built at the reclamation area in Cadiz City is funded by the city government, he said.The city government is entering into a joint venture with the private  firm  that will  provide the furnishings and equipment for the hospital, he said.Meanwhile, two super health centers  funded by the Department of Health are  being built in barangays  Luna  and Jerusalem in Cadiz, Escalante said.The super health centers will augment the operations of the hospital, he said.*

Negros Electric and Power Corp. extended its support to communities affected by Typhoon Tino through the donation of 100 sacks of rice (25kg each).The donation was officially received by  Arnel Argusar, Department Head of the General Services Office of the province of Negros Occidental, a Negros Power press release said Tuesday, Nov. 18.Representing Negros Power were lawyer  Warven Ilalim,  Ronald Reosura - Community Relations Officer, and  Klea Marie Tolones who underscored the company’s commitment to stand with Negrenses amid difficult times.Negros Power's Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, expressed the company’s solidarity with the affected communities, saying:“Our hearts go out to all Negrenses wh...

The stories of three independent working students — Xander, Lee, and Crysquei — highlight their resilience and determination as they defy financial odds in pursuit of a college degree- juggling jobs, studies, and personal challenges to achieve their dreams and aspirations.Working students are now a step closer to finishing their studies through the Study Now, Pay Later (SNPL) program of Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash. This flexible lending option powered by GGives provides students and families with an installment-based payment system that covers up to 100% of tuition with no down payment and lower interest rates.With Study Now, Pay Later, working studen...

Bacolod City officials and residents received a much-needed morale boost today, Nov. 18,  as the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI) paid a courtesy call to Mayor Greg Gasataya at the Bacolod City Government Center, signaling the launch of a major medical and gift-giving initiative in the city.The 16-member delegation, which included representatives from the offices of Senate Spouses, Staff from the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo, Senate Assist, and the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, met with Mayor Gasataya on the first day of their three-day charitable visit, a press released from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.The SSFI's project is centered on providing timely medical assistance and an early Christmas gift-giving program, which includes a special shopping spre...