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Sandy Saluria of Murcia (standing, right) leads the Negros Occidental Provincial People's Council following his election as president in Bacolod City on Wednesday.*Negros Occidental has formed the Provincial People’s Council (PPC) to better engage the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in local governance.Sandy Saluria of Murcia was elected president during the organizational assembly held at the Negros Museum in Bacolod City on Wednesday, April 8.“We are the first to form the PPC in the Negros Island Region (NIR),” Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) officer-in-charge Anna Marie Lucasan said Thursday.The PPDO facilitated the briefing and election in collaboration with the Provincial Board and the Department of the Interior and Local Governme...

Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” M. Cueva called for stronger efforts in shaping values-driven youth as Sagay City hosted the 72nd Annual Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines–Negros Occidental Council at the State University of Northern Negros- Alfredo G. Marañon Hall, Wednesday,  April 8.Cueva, a former provincial council chair and Eagle Scout, emphasized that the scouting movement remains vital in guiding the youth amid the influence of technology and changing social environments.“We are not just building a scouting movement, we are building consciousness among the youth. I still believe that the youth is the future of our communities, and scouting is at the center of that,” Cueva said.He added that while the times are challenging, leaders must make scouting more ...

A total of P5,024,000 in multipurpose cash grants were distributed by the Philippine Red Cross  (PRC) to 628 beneficiaries in the municipality of Moises Padilla on Tuesday, April 7.The distribution was held at the Central Philippine State University   – Moises Padilla Campus, led by the PRC in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross. The initiative forms part of the PRC’s Cash for Relief Program for communities affected by Typhoon Tino, a press release from Moises Padilla said.Mayor Ella Garcia Yulo welcomed the PRC delegation headed by  Carlos Ganihong, chairman of the Board of Directors of the PRC Negros Occidental Chapter, along with  Rita Benita Mirasol, Administrator of PRC Negros Occidental.The ceremony was led by PRC Negros Occidental Go...

As “Oplan Paglilingkod” marks its 30th year, Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” M. Cueva challenged local government departments to sustain and strengthen the city’s people-centered service delivery, emphasizing that bringing services closer to communities must continue to improve each year.The Sagay City  government formally launched the program with a send-off ceremony on Tuesday,  April 7, at the City Hall grounds before proceeding to Brgy. Colonia Divina for the first rollout of the five-week service caravan covering all barangays.Cueva reminded participating personnel that the program is more than a routine activity, but a commitment to reach constituents directly and respond to their needs on the ground.“Make our constituents feel that our services are within their reach. This is ou...

 The government of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental  inaugurated a newly acquired water tanker on Tuesday, March 31, during a ceremony held in front of the Municipal Hall.The blessing of the vehicle was led by Pastor Crisente Racca and witnessed by Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, Vice Mayor Felix Mathias Segundo “Pimpoy” Yulo III, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan. Department heads and personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) were also present during the event.The water tanker, valued at ₱5.4 million, was funded by the municipal government.It has a capacity of 10 cubic meters, equivalent to 10,000 liters, and features a stainless steel tank to prevent corrosion and ensure durability.*

Twenty-five couples were united in marriage during the “Kasalan sa Barangay” held at the Malubon Covered Court  in Sagay City, Negros Occidental,  on  Monday, March 30, in time for the barangay fiesta.Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” Cueva, Councilor Ching Javellana, Councilor Roldan Gamao, and Brgy. Captain Joseph Añalucas witnessed the ceremony, celebrating the union of couples, many of whom have been together for years.Each couple received their own wedding cake, adding a personal touch to the celebration.Añalucas expressed gratitude to the couples for taking part in the program, emphasizing the importance of marriage in building strong families and securing opportunities for their children, especially in school and other requirements.Of the 25 couples, 12 were mar...

In recognition of its outstanding performance and contributions to intellectual property development and innovation initiatives, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) was awarded the Platinum Cluster Award by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) during the ITSO Summit 2026 in Iloilo City.The Platinum Cluster Award is given to Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) in after fulfilling the requirements by filing at least 10 patent applications, demonstrating commitment to innovation and securing its intellectual assets,  a press release from CHMSU said Monday, Marcg 30 .CHMSU was represented by Intellectual Property Management Office Director Armando Reosura, College of Industrial Technology Dean Angelie Lopez, and IPMO staff La Riena...

A Spanish journalist and documentary team recently visited Sagay City to document its rich slow food culture, highlighting local communities, traditional practices, and sustainable food systems that define the city’s identity, March 17 to 18.The visit is part of an international documentary project led by journalist Ander Roldán and joined by Rocio Diaz that aims to showcase the cultural, social, and gastronomic heritage of Negros Island, with a focus on communities practicing the Slow Food movement.During their stay, the team explored key areas in Sagay, including Lapus-Lapus Macapagao Conservation Area, Suyac Island, Enting’s Special of Sagay Restaurant where Mark Lobaton demonstrated kinilaw preparation, Pala-Pala sa Vito, and Carbin Reef.The documentary centers on how loca...