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Jun32025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Beautiful flowers on canvas

In celebration of May - the month of flowers - the visual artists of Bacolod Arts, Cultural and Heritage (BACH) recently opened an exhibition of paintings in the main lobby of Bacolod City Government Center featuring blooms and foliage.Themed Fleur la Belle (Beautiful Flower), the exhibition is being run in collaboration with the Negros Occidental Garden Club's annual Santacruzan, headed by its president Lope 'Nonoy' Napao, a press release from NOGC said.During the opening ceremony, Napao was joined by Tere Manalili, Bacolod Tourism Officer; Sandra Sycip, president of Circulo de Bacolod and Zeny Guzon, NOGC vice president. Sandy Solinap, President of BACH, formerly known as the Bacolod Cultural Foundation, served as the curator of the event.Lope 'Nonoy Nap...

Jun32025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

NIR HEIs elect pioneer International Relations Officers

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International Relations Officers (IROs) from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Region XVIII, also known as the Negros Island Region (NIR), formally elected their first set of officers during the inaugural IRO Convergence held at the main campus of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) in Dumaguete City on Thursday, May 29.Rhoderick Samonte, Director for Internationalization and External Relations of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), was elected as the first president of the newly formed regional body. Serving as Vice President for External Affairs is Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, External Affairs and Linkages Director of STI West Negros University, and Dr. Sheilla Trajera, Director of Center for Linkages and Inte...

Jun32025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHMSU wins 12 awards in 1st CHED NIR Reg’l Quality Awards

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CHED NIR Regional Director Raul Alvarez (fourth from left) bestows the recognition for CHMSU 1to Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Riza Manalo, Deputy Director for Research Ethics Review Ivy Aboy, University Secretary Mary Leanne Laganhon, and Director for Research and Development Services Ricky Acanto.*Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) garnered 12 distinctions from the Commission on Higher Education Negros Island Region (Region XVIII) during the 1st CHED Regional Quality Awards at the Luce Auditorium, Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on Friday, May 30.Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Riza Manalo, Director for Research and Development Services Ricky Acanto, Deputy Director for Research Ethics Review Ivy Abo...

May192025 by Press ReleaseNo Comments

TP leaders build hope through community service at TP Village in Tanay

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Paint it Forward. Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines Rahul Jolly, led the service activity alongside the Senior Leadership Team. Together, they repainted homes in TP’s vibrant colors, refreshing the living spaces of the families at the TP VillageTP in the Philippines, spearheaded by its Senior Leadership Team, dedicated a full day of community service at its TP Village in Tanay, Rizal, coinciding with the company’s 29th year of operations in the country.TP, through Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation, its official corporate social responsibility arm, partnered with a non-government organization to help residents who were devastated and displaced by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) in 2009.With support from the global Teleperformance Group, TP volunteers started building...

May162025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

ARBOs, farmers’ groups join CHMSU’s Foundation Week

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Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) and farmers’ associations from various parts of Negros Occidental have joined Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) in celebrating its 3rd University Foundation Week, which ends on Saturday, May 17.Employees, students, and guests are showing their support for CHMSU’s partners by purchasing fresh produce and locally made products displayed across three campuses, a press release from the university said.The Balogo Farmers Association and the Villa Carolina Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Talisay City showcased their products at the Talisay Campus Dining Hall for the 5th Farmer’s Market Day: Farm to Table Livelihood Expo on Thursday.The event was organized by the Center for Internationalization and Exte...

May162025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

The stage is set — now it’s your turn to shine

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Amid the vibrant hum of the Senior Project Expo at the La Salle Coliseum Lobby, one booth stood out not just for its visuals but for the vision it brought: Curtains of Hope.This student-led theatre advocacy project captivated the crowd with its compelling mission — to make theatre an inclusive, transformative experience for all, a press release said.Curtains of Hope took center stage during the event as it showcased its initiative through interactive displays, educational materials, and a hands-on production workshop.The team shared their advocacy with energy and passion, drawing attendees into the world of theatrical storytelling — from costume and set design to the raw emotion of acting. Their booth featured pamphlets, models of stage layouts, and even paintbrushe...

May142025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

6 Padayon team winners take oath before Jalando-on

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The six elected City Councilors of Team Padayon in La Carlota City took their oaths of office before outgoing Mayor Rex Jalando-on following their proclamation.The councilors who took their oaths include re-elected members Julius Martin Asistio, Akoy Sia, Jan-Jan Alvañez-Abad, and Stephen Simbit, former councilor Jegie Aguirre and first-timer Mark Threx Rojo.The winners were proclaimed by lawyer . Johnnie Lou B. Dariagan-De La Cerna, chair of the Commission on Elections City Board of Canvassers, during a ceremony held at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14.The Team Padayon Councilors will serve as the majority members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of La Carlota City, alongside League of Barangay President Annabelle Q. Bermudo and SK President Jelarie Jean M. Liansing, when ...

May72025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe works with DENR, LGU volunteers for Boracay beach clean-up

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In line with its continued commitment to environmental sustainability and community partnerships, Globe participated in Boracay’s conservation efforts through a beach clean-up drive at Barangay Balabag, Malay, on Saturday, May 3.Over 80 volunteers from Globe, Barangay Balabag, Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR), and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) rolled up their sleeves to take part in the effort by contributing time and energy to ensure Boracay’s beaches remain clean, vibrant, and welcoming for all, a press release from Globe. Volunteers were able to collect 15 sacks of waste from the beach, composed mostly of plastic, that can cause harm to marine animals, pollute coastal waters, and destroy the marine ecosystem in...

Apr242025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHMSU launches revised eco-waste mgmt system

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Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) reaffirmed its commitment to the environment with the launching of its revised Ecological Waste Management System (EWMS) this Earth Month.Designees, officers, faculty members, and unit representatives from all four campuses gathered at the Talisay Campus Audio-Visual Room for a reorientation on the EWMS on April 14, a press release from CHMSU said on Thursday, April 24. Class mayors and student-leaders at the Talisay Campus also underwent an orientation on the EWMS on April 22, during the Earth Day celebration.Greening CHMSU Task Force Chair Rhoderick Samonte led both sessions, presenting the updated 19-point Policy Statements and Operational Guidelines contained in the EWMS signed on March 14 by University President N...

Apr152025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

The power of art

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The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara recently joined forces with the Bacolod-based Hearticulate Psychological Center, to present an engaging art workshop for young victims of sexual and physical abuse.The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara president is Virgilio Villarosa.The workshop, dubbed “Shaping Hope: Empowering Young Survivors of Sexual Abuse Thru Expressive Art”, used art as a safe and judge-free outlet for girl-survivors of abuse.Some 29 girls were guided by a trauma counselor and psychologist in an interactive session that explored an art form, specifically hand paintings on tote bags, as a tool for self-discovery and emotional recovery. The result was a delightful collection of colorful and creative hand-painted images.Incoming Marapara Rotary president, A...