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More than 200 women from Sagay and neighboring towns received free medical and surgical services during a two-day gynecologic oncology mission conducted by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines (SGOP) at the Alfredo E. Marañon Sr. Memorial District Hospital (AEMSMDH), Aug. 22 to 23, a press release from the group said.As part of its community service program, SGOP partnered with the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS)– Negros Island Region Chapter, the Philippine College of Surgeons, and the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists.The mission provided care for a total of 218 patients, including 96 gynecology consultations, 54 Pap smears, 19 visual inspections with acetic acid, and 49 breast examinations, with one patient requiring admission. ...

As the country commemorates National Heroes' Day  today,  August 25, Masonic District R18 – Negros Island, stands in solemn unity with the Filipino people in paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy of our national heroes, a press release from  the group said.“This celebration is a living reminder that the freedoms we enjoy today were bought at the cost of every life of our National Heroes,” said VW Laurence Christian J. Valdeviezo, District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District R18 - Negros Island.“Among those heroes were men who walked the path of Freemasonry, guided by its principles of liberty, equality and fraternity”, he said. He said their district proudly highlights the deep historical ties between Freemasonry and the Philippine...

President April Kitagawa affixes a Rotary emblem to past president Virgil Rupert “Igie” Villarosa’s lapel.*The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara welcomed its 33rd president, April Kitagawa, along with the newly appointed officers for Rotary Year 2025–2026, during induction and turnover ceremonies held recently at The Upper East House, Bacolod City.Kitagawa and her officers were formally sworn in by Ronnie Gabalda, past district governor of Rotary District 3850, who served as the inducting officer.Outgoing president Virgil Rupert “Igie” Villarosa ceremonially passed the gavel to  Kitagawa, marking the official transfer of leadership and responsibility.In her acceptance remarks,  Kitagawa thanked fellow Rotarians for their support and shared her enthusiasm for the yea...

Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Garcia Yulo ( 2nd from left) and Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo (right) led the inauguration of the town's crisis center.* Moises Padilla FB page photoThe local government of Moises Padilla  inaugurated and blessed its new ₱3.7-million Municipal Crisis Center on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.Mayor Ella Celestina D. Garcia-Yulo and Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo led the ceremony, joined by members of the Sangguniang Bayan, a press release from Moises Padilla said.The blessing was officiated by Rev. Fr. Gabriel Moncada and Rev. Fr. Jose Gerson Te-ad.The new facility will serve as a safe haven for women and children who are victims of abuse or are facing personal crises. It will offer them protection and crucial support, the mayor said.Funded by the town’s 20 pe...

The journey to the crown begins. Mister and Miss Teen MassKara 2025 officially announced the 26 official candidates during The Reveal event at SM City Bacolod Atrium Sunday  afternoon, August 17.The 13 official female candidates are Princess Shane Yvy Corral, Zhylle Victoria Ubamos, Charie Anne Adayo, Aleena Marie Roesler, Stacey Dominique Latigo, Alexandrea Bless Imperial, Xyla Erojo, Ana Yzabelle Berbenzana, Jamie Elise Gutheil, Ruby Mae Go, Sherie Mae Perez, Angel Shruti Reddy, and Gabrielle Gison.The 13 official male candidates are Kevin Rey Guanzon, Robert Rognel Guinanao, Linus Tristan Agtaran, Eljohn Areenia Jopson, Isaiah Francis Estrada, John Michael Torreste, Kert Manuel Gelera, Jechonias Manzano, Lance Coby Coquilla, Chad Luis Arroyo, John Cediel Estaniel, ...

Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Garcia Yulo and her husband, Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo, cut the ribbon at the  inauguration of the 3-unit eatery at the Municipal Stockyard.* Mayor Ella Garcia Yulo   expressed hope that Moises Padilla  will regain its title as the livestock capital of the province of Negros Occidental.Yulo issued this statement during the blessing and inauguration of a  3-unit eatery at the Municipal Stockyard on Wednesday, August 13.Rev. Fr. Jose Gerson Te-ad and Rev. Fr. Gabriel Moncada blessed  the   eatery, a press release from Moises Padilla said.The project that  cost   more than P1 million is  another development project under Yulo’s administration with the funds taken from the 20 percent  develo...

A total of 137 student government officers and student publication staffers from all four campuses of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) graduated from the 7th RIPPLES Training Camp.The six-day camp, which ran from August 4 to August 9 at the CHMSU Talisay Campus, aimed to enhance the students' leadership skills and prepare them to create positive change within their communities, a press release from the university said.The training program was a collaborative effort between the university’s Office for Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) and the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER).The RIPPLES acronym stands for Responsive, Innovative, Proactive, Passionate, Leaders by Example, and Social Change.During the camp, students participated in...

Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo*Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo spearheaded the Civil Society Conference held Tuesday, August 5, at the municipal auditorium of the town.More 85  Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) attended the CSO conference.With the Vice Mayor  Sangguniang Bayan  Members Dowen Michael Ogatis, Sally Alconera, and SB staff.Yulo also personally invited the officers of associations, organizations, and NGOs to be present during the accreditation proper that will be held on August 9 to 31.He also offered assistance with transportation and notarization of documents for those processing their accreditation.On his part DILG MLGOO Caesar Abkilan Jr. provided an explanation of the role of CSOs in Participatory Governance through audi...