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The Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC), led by President Lope Nonoy Napao and its officers and board of directors, distributed assorted vegetable seed packs to the Ramon Torres Taloc National High School in Taloc, Bago City, as part of its annual Vegetable Seeds Dispersal Initiative.The seeds were formally received by the school’s representatives Emmanuel S. Oreta and Johnny Louie Seva, together with faculty and administrative staff.The donation supports the school’s Gulayan sa Paaralan Program, which promotes food sustainability, environmental awareness and hands-on agricultural learning among students, a press release from the Garden Club said Wednesday, March 4.Napao underscored the importance of the initiative: “Through this program, we are not only planting seeds in the ...

Old Sagay Elementary School will celebrate its 100th Year anniversary on March 31 alongside its graduation Ceremony, marking a century of service in educating generations of Sagaynons.The centennial celebration highlights the school’s long-standing contribution to quality basic education and community development in Sagay City.In preparation for the milestone event, teachers met with Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” Cueva on Feb. 24 at the City Mayor’s Office to seek support for the upcoming celebration.Cueva expressed appreciation for the school’s legacy and assured assistance from the City Government.The mayor noted that Brgy. Old Sagay, recognized as the original seat of government of the city, holds significant historical and cultural value.He added that plans are underway t...

More than 100 Murciahanons have undergone dental services and minor surgeries, which were conducted at the Murcia Primary Care Unit.*The Municipality of Murcia hosted two medical, surgical and dental missions in partnership with two separate organizations last month.“We earnestly thank Jeonbuk National University Medical School from Jeonju, South Korea and the Lions Club International, particularly our local Lions Clubs and affiliated organizations, for selecting Murcia as the beneficiary of your noble endeavors, which benefitted thousands of Murciahanons,” Murcia Mayor Gerry M. Rojas said Tuesday, March 3.“Our special gratitude also goes to the staff of the Murcia Primary Care Unit, headed by Dr. Raymund Antonio Maguad, and to our LGU support staff who assisted our guests in t...

The Negrosanon Initiative for Climate and the Environment (NICE) Inc. formally submitted its statement at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday, March 2, challenging the integration of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) into the City’s Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan without prior public consultation While recognizing the urgent need to improve the city’s Solid Waste Management Program—especially as recurring flooding and increasing waste volume continue to affect communities and shape the urban landscape of Bacolod—NICE in a press release emphasized that solutions must be grounded in transparency, democratic participation, accountability, and sound science.The organization noted that a formal request for a public hearing on Solid Waste Management was submitted as early as Janu...

Seven Bacolodnon cosplayers showcased their creativity and craftsmanship today, Feb. 22, during the Chinese Cosplay Invasion Contest at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds grounds.A key highlight of the 21st Bacolaodiat Festival, the event challenged participants to blend pop culture with traditional Chinese aesthetics.The contestants presented a diverse range of Chinese-inspired looks from anime, manga, and video games:Edjhean Jhon Siason – Unbound Myth Maker Irelia (League of Legends)Chelsea Mae Siason – Auspicious Charm Odette (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)Cyriel Napao – Nezha (Chinese Mythology/Pop Culture)Paula Jade Anne Arellano – Lady Sun / Sun Shangxiang (Dynasty Warriors)Joeric Israel Gonzales ...

Members of the UP College of Medicine Class of 1971 at The Ruins in Talisay City*Members of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine Class of 1971, in celebration of their Emerald Jubilee (55 years), held a four-day mini-reunion in Talisay, Silay, and Bacolod cities in Negros Occidental from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 19 to 22.They toured ancestral homes, The Ruins, cathedrals, art museums, and other tourist spots in the area.Dr. Rodolfo Patiño, a Class of 1971 member and a prominent civic leader from Talisay City, invited his classmates from various parts of the Philippines and abroad to visit Negros.Among the members of Class 1971 who visited are Dr. Geraldine Gomez-Pinder (class representative), Dr. Vicente Velasco III, Dr. Elmar Perez, Dr. Eleanor Caños...

Festival Chairperson John Stephen Sy, former senator Anna Dominique “Nikki” Coseteng and Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya (l-r) lead the traditional Lighting of Incense.* Ronnie Baldonado photo,Now marking its 21st year, the Bacolaodiat Festival has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Bacolod’s tourism and a vital engine for local economic growth.During the festival’s grand opening at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds on Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, organizers and city leaders celebrated two decades of Filipino-Chinese synergy.“It is my profound pride and honor to welcome everyone to this vibrant celebration,” said Festival Chairperson John Stephen Sy during his opening address.“The Bacolaodiat Festival has evolved into more than just an ...