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The turnover of laptops and ICT support was attended by EDC representatives JayviValenzuela, Negros Community Partner; Frances Ariola, Head of Corporate Communications; andErwin Magallanes, Head of Negros Corporate Relations. With them are scholars Princess JoanneAceron, Jamilla Peñaflor, Chreashel Jane Milo, Valerie Llasos and Kyla Carina Dela Rosa (L-R).*First Gen’s geothermal arm, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), recently turned over five laptops to incoming freshmen scholars, at the Citadines Hotel in Bacolod City.The scholars, coming from EDC’s host communities in Negros Occidental, are supported under the company’s banner education initiative that provides holistic support to the youth, a press release from First Gen said Tuesday, September 1.The laptops, together wi...

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions a couple will make together. While conversationsoften focus on the house itself—its design, size, layout, and budget—there's another importantpart of that decision: the community.A home isn't experienced in isolation. The neighborhood, accessibility, surroundings, and thepeople who live nearby all become part of everyday life. Together, they shape not just where afamily lives, but how they live.Choosing a home and choosing a community go hand in hand. Together, they create thefoundation for the life a family hopes to build.Look Beyond the HouseFor couples planning their future, choosing a home means thinking beyond what they needtoday. It's also worth considering what life could look like five, ten, o...

PNA Bacolod file photoBacolod City, in partnership with La Consolacion College (LCC) Bacolod, is set to unveil an augmented reality (AR) tourism mural that will showcase its own history, culture, heritage and tourism identity.The launch of the AR mural at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds on Sept. 14 is part of the flagship activities of Bacolod Tourism Week 2026, the City Tourism Development Office said  on Tuesday.“The project will integrate a physical mural with an interactive augmented reality experience accessible through supported mobile devices,” LCC Bacolod said in a statement.An AR mural merges physical street art with digital content. By scanning a painted wall with a smartphone camera or QR (quick response) code, viewers reveal hidden animations, 3D...

The handover of seed packets marked the Negros Occidental Garden Club’s support for the Teofilo M. Gensoli Sr. National High School's gardening program*The Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC) turned over assorted vegetable seed packs to Teofilo M. Gensoli Sr. National High School in Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City,  as part of its annual seed dispersal initiative.The donation aims to help rebuild the campus vegetable garden after it was severely damaged by typhoon-induced flooding last year, a press release from NOGC said.The seeds—which include okra, string beans, winged beans, eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers—were provided by the Avon Multi-Purpose Cooperative through its board member and former NOGC president Lourdes M. Mercado.With the new supply, faculty and ...

This year's MassKara logo**The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod has ratified the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City Government of Bacolod and the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI) for the conduct of MassKara Festival 2026.The ratification was approved by the  Sangguniang Panlungsod Wenesday, August 26,  formalizing the city’s agreement with BGFI for this year’s festival.The MOA covers the conduct of MassKara Festival from October 1 to 25,  including pre-festival activities, promotions, event screenings and the festival highlights, a press release  from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.Earlier, the Sangguniang Panlungsod passed Resolution No. 956, Series of 2026, authorizing Mayor Greg Gasataya to sign the proposed agreement with B...

Central Philippines State University president Dr. Aladino Moraca and Philippine Red Cross-Negros Occidental Bacolod City Chapter administrator Rita Benita Mirasol (1st and 2nd from left) lead the turnover of the rainwater catchment system facility at Tagukon Elementary School in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.*CPSU ph0toBive public elementary schools in the remote communities of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, are adopting the rainwater harvesting system in a move toward water conservation, improved water access, and disaster and climate resilience.They are the beneficiaries of the Bridging Rural Infrastructure Development for Growth and Empowerment (BRIDGE) Project, a collaboration between the Central Philippines State University (CPSU) and Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Negr...

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) led the ceremonial launch and switch-on of the Free Wi-Fi for All Program at the convention center in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on Thursday *PNA/Judy Flores Partlow photoThe Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched 678 free Wi-Fi sites across the Negros Island Region (NIR) on Thursday, expanding public internet access in the three provinces.The deployment spans 248 locations across 56 municipalities and 196 barangays, with 327 sites in Negros Oriental, 280 in Negros Occidental, and 71 in Siquijor.DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda, in a video message, said the initiative supports the government’s efforts to improve service delivery, education, and livelihood opportunities, partic...