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Sep112025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Hilado clan to celebrate 8th grand reunion in December

The Hilado Family will be holding the 8th Familia Hilado Grand Reunion at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym and covered court in Bacolod City, Dec 27-28.The event is a gathering of Hilado Clan members from all over the world, with relatives around Asia and as far as the US and Europe expected to attend, a press release said.The Hilado Grand Reunion started in 1985 and has become an event held every 5 years.However, the 2020 pandemic made it difficult to gather family members, thus the 8th reunion was moved to 2025.The family’s origins date back to as early as (1810), with roots traced to Don Juan “Baga” Hilado who was a gobernadorcillo of Leganes, Iloilo, a town which he co-founded in 1858.His moniker was "Kapitan Juan Baga" because his eyes burnt like coals wh...

Sep92025 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

A Bacolodnon barista emerged as Champion of the Philippine Coffee Brewer League during the Iloilo Specialty Coffee Fair

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William Hatton Jr., owner of Astro 4O2 in Deca Homes South, Barangay Cabug, and also known as YAMSCOFFEEBREAKS bested 44 competitors from Dumaguete, Aklan, Iloilo, and Negros/Bacolod. His win secured him a spot to represent the Philippines in the international stage.Photo courtesy of Iloilo Specialty Coffee CommunityHatton, alongside other Filipino champions from different PCBL legs nationwide, will fly to Bangkok, Thailand on October 7. They are scheduled for practice sessions before competing at the Thailand Coffee Hub Show in Central World, Bangkok, from October 10 to 12. The international brewing competition will feature baristas from Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, and the Philippines.This marks Hatton’s second attempt at the PCBL. He first joined the Negros Occi...

Sep82025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Mitch Valdes, Dulce, Token to perform at charity concert tonight

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Dulce, Mitch Valdes and Token Lizares (l-r)*A charity concert, "A Gift for Mary”, will be held at the La Proa Ballroom of L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City 6:30 p.m. today, Sept. 8.The show will feature performances by Asia’s timeless diva Dulce, singer and actress Mitch Valdes, and charity diva Token Lizares.The Rhythm N’ Babes Band and Jex de Castro are also set to perform.All proceeds from the concert will go towards the renovation of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City, Lizares said. The parish priest is Fr. Aniceto Buenafe.For information on ticket purchases, please call 0920-928-3801 or 0999-948-3786, Lizares said.*

Sep82025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Marapara Rotary brings joy to children in Don Salvador Benedicto

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The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara, together with the Rotaract Club of Marapara, recently brought smiles to some 200 children from the indigent community of Don Salvador Benedicto through a day filled with joy, care and fellowship.The clubs distributed free footwear, food packs, snacks and fresh fruits, followed by lively games that sparked laughter and delight among the young participants. This hands-on community engagement marked the first major initiative under the leadership of newly-elected Club President April Kitagawa, a press release from the club said.“It was deeply moving to witness the children’s joy and laughter,” said Kitagawa. “To begin my term with a project that embodies Rotary’s spirit of compassion and service was truly meaningful and energizing."The Ro...

Sep72025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod senior citizens receive ladderized centenarian benefit

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Twenty-four octogenarians and nonagenarians from Barangays Taculing and Pahanocoy each received ₱10,000 during the third-quarter payout of the LGU Ladderized Centenarian Program on Thursday, September 6.The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) initiative, fully supported by Mayor Greg Gasataya, seeks to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions and wisdom of qualified elderly members of the community who have reached milestone ages, a Bacolod City Communications Office press release said.Of the 24 beneficiaries, aged 80 years old and above, 15 were from Barangay Taculing, while nine were from Barangay Pahanocoy.The ongoing payout is part of the local implementation of the amended Republic Act No. 10868, or the Centenarians Act of 2016, granting benefits t...

Sep52025 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

MassKara 2025 unveils logo, theme: ‘One Smile, One City, One Heart’

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The MassKara Festival 2025 formally unveiled its official logo, “Mass-Kasingkasing,” alongside the announcement of this year’s theme: “One Smile, One City, One Heart” on Friday, Sept. 5.The theme underscores the enduring spirit of Bacolod—one smile that inspires, one city that unites, and one heart that beats with pride and hope, a press release from the organizers said.The festival’s new emblem, Mass-Kasingkasing, is more than a visual mark—it represents the very heartbeat of Bacolod, it added.The elements reflect the city’s culture, arts, traditions, and history, tracing its story back to the tragic sinking of the M/V Don Juan, a pivotal moment that gave birth to the MassKara Festival as an expression of resilience and hope.The logo also pays homage to Bacolod’s rich cul...

Sep52025 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

Globe Celebrates You On Its 10th Year of GDay

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Globe marks the 10th anniversary of its annual GDay celebration this September with a bold promise to bring joy, rewards, and meaningful experiences closer to customers. What started as a simple thank-you a decade ago has grown into a nationwide movement, bringing together digital innovation, real-world experiences, and heartfelt surprises that celebrate the Filipino spirit.“At Globe, we believe the most meaningful rewards are the ones that feel personal, those that are made just for you,” said Bianca Wong, Vice President and Head of Feel Valued Tribe at Globe. “This GDay, we’re celebrating in a way that recognizes our customers’ diverse passions and everyday wins. Whether it’s a surprise gift or a chance to win larger than life prizes on the app, or a fan exper...

Aug282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

PSA conducts training on family income and expenditure survey

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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Negros Occidental recently conducted their third level training for Machine Data Processing of 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) Visit 1 at the Provincial Statistical Office of Negros Occidental.The two-day training equipped participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for the machine data processing of FIES. This is a process that plays a vital role in transforming raw household survey data into accurate, timely and reliable statistics that serve as the foundation for evidence-based policymaking and development planning, a press release from the agency said.Its primary goal is to ensure that the vast amount of information collected nationwide is processed efficiently, while upholding the highest standards of accuracy...

Aug282025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

NACUSIP celebrates 60th anniversary

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The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines (NACUSIP) proudly marks a historic milestone with the celebration of its 60th Founding Anniversary, carrying the theme “Sixty Years of Solidarity: Building a Stronger Future for Labor.”Established by 17 sugar industry trade unions at the University of the Philippines Asian Labor Education Center (UP-ALEC now known as the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations or U.P. SOLAIR), Diliman, Quezon City on August 27-28, 1965, NACUSIP has been a steadfast champion of the Filipino sugar workers, dedicating six decades to the struggle for justice, dignity, and social protection in the labor movement. From the sugar plantations to the halls of negotiation and policy-making, NACUSIP has consist...

Aug272025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Civil Society Calls for Cancellation of DENR’s Agreement with Palm Oil Firm in Candoni

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Civil society organizations, church w, indigenous groups, environmental advocates, and affected local communities are demanding the cancellation of the Integrated Forest Management Agreement (IFMA) between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Hacienda Asia Plantation Inc. (HAPI).The call was made during a public forum entitled "Promises vs. Reality: A Public Forum on the Social and Environmental Impacts of the Palm Oil Plantation in Candoni”, held on August 26 at Vianney Hall, San Sebastian Cathedral, a press release from the group said.The forum focused on the controversy surrounding HAPI’s 6,000-hectare palm oil operation in Candoni, which has been linked to violations of environmental laws, the destruction of local livelihoods, encroachment on indigenou...