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The BILIB Awards, an annual event of the AB Communication Department of the University of St. La Salle, spearheaded by the 3rd year communication students,  will be held   at Circle Inn Hotel and  Suites in Bacolod City on May 25.  For 23 years, the BILIB Awards has been recognizing communication students who have performed excellently in their academics in the fields of Journalism, Development Communication, Broadcasting, Communication Research, Advertising, and the creative arts.  This year, the BILIB Awards aims to not only award but to also showcase the students’ works, honor the years of service of the faculty, celebrate the presence of the alumni, and award the people’s media choice, a press release from the organizers said. The the...

Our ocean's natural resources are now depleting due to overfishing, which can endanger the livelihoods of small-scale local fishermen. Adrianne Javelosa, a fourth-year Communication student from the University of St. La Salle Bacolod, has taken the initiative to help local fishermen understand the importance of proper fishing practices through his advocacy project called “PÚNÀ”. Since he was a child, Javelosa has been born and raised in a household that relied on fishery as their source of income. That’s why he's helping these fishermen through his advocacy with the hope of improving their lives, not just for them but also for their families. The main focus of PÚNÀ is to educate the local fishermen of Purok 7, Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City through variou...

Victorias City celebrated its vibrant creative industry with the unveiling of the Victorias Sidlak Artists' Park signage at the City Public Plaza Skating Rink on Friday, April 19. Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III, and Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer Paolo Valladarez led the unveiling of the park signage. The project was made possible by Victorias City's success in the Lunsod Lunsad: A Call for Creative Proposals launched by the Department of Trade and Industry in October 2023. The signage at the park's entrance represents Victorias City's dedication to preserving the rich artistic achievements of its creative industry. It symbolizes the city's artistic heritage and the lasting influence of the ...

Angelo Despi, the Project SLEEP proponent, with  Dr. Cinderella Francisco.* In today's fast-paced digital age, the prevalence of sleep deprivation among students has become a growing concern.A University of St. La Salle's fourth-year AB Communication student, Angelo Despi, has taken a step to address this issue through his advocacy project titled Project Sleep.As the Project Director, Despi aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of excessive screen time, particularly social media addiction, and its impact on sleep patterns.Collaborating with Dr. Cinderella R. Francisco and the USLS Guidance and Evaluation Center, Despi said he initiated Project Sleep in February, recognizing the urgent need to raise awareness about the adverse effects of sleep deprivation.Draw...

Larry Carumba and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez*Internationally acclaimed Victoriahanon visual artist and 2015 Malihaw Awardee, Larry Carumba is this year’s recipient of the Sidlak Award in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.Carumba, a multi-awarded artist, is also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for Filipino Arts and Culture, supporting fellow artists and charitable causes.Despite the lack of formal training, he excelled with his mastery of naturalism and diverged from prevailing surrealism trends.He debuted in 2010 at the Real Colors International Exhibition and has captivated global audiences, earning his respect and recognition in the art world, a press release from the Victorias public information office said.Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez recognized the exempl...

The Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, is holding its annual Technology Convention at the TUPV gymnasium on March 6.The theme for this year’s convention is “Sustainable Innovations Through Emerging Technologies in Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources”, a press release from TUPV said Thursday, March 1.The convention will focus on propelling sustainable innovations and promises to be a nexus of groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies and collaborative endeavors, the press release said. Industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts will be attending the convention, which aims to foster dialog, showcase innovative solutions and chart pathways towards a more resilient and eco-friendly future in a...