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Oct302025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Suntown Camp gala celebrates ‘Ohana’ for children with cancer

The warmth of family and the magic of belonging filled the air as Suntown Camp Foundation held its annual gala night for children with cancer and chronic illnesses, with the theme "Ohana."The gala night, held at CICM in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, was attended by 24 brave children — many of them first-time attendees — alongside a dynamic mix of new and seasoned volunteers who had joined Suntown's five-day camp."True to its Hawaiian meaning, the term 'Ohana' is the very essence of the Suntown Camp Foundation: it signifies a family for these children, providing a haven of joy, laughter, and healing that transcends their medical battles," Dr. Ronel Sario, foundation president, said.The Ohana Gala Night capped off “Suntown Camp 18: Creating Waves”....

Oct292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Garden Club sows seeds for student nutrition

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Negros Occidental Garden Club members at Hilarion Gonzaga National High School, Talisay City - advancing the club's mission to nurture greener futures*The Negros Occidental Garden Club continues to cultivate community engagement in both spirit and soil.As part of its ongoing outreach programs, the club recently held a Vegetable Seeds Dispersal Activity at Hilarion Gonzaga National High School in Concepcion, Talisay City.The initiative promotes sustainable gardening and supports student nutrition through hands-on cultivation in school gardens, a press release from the club said.This seed dispersal activity is also in collaboration with the Negros Island Pearl Lions Club of Bacolod City, headed by its President Rosario “Chit” Alvarez, further strengthening the spi...

Oct292025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Marapara Rotary marks 33rd year with polio drive

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Rotarian Erico Valdevia lends a steady hand to local health workers during the polio immunization drive*In celebration of World Polio Month and its 33rd Charter Anniversary, the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara recently joined hands with the community in a vital Polio Immunization Drive in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub.This milestone event highlighted Rotary’s unwavering dedication to eradicating polio and safeguarding every child’s right to a healthy future, a press release from the club said.Club members gathered at the Tangub Barangay Hall to support local medical teams in administering life-saving vaccines to children in the community.The Rotarians and guests also came together for an evening of fellowship, celebration and reflection on the club’s 33 years of servic...

Oct242025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHIZ: PEOPLE, LGUs MUST HAVE A SAY IN INFRA PROJECTS

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Let the people who know best about what they need decide on what projects should be implemented in their respective areas.In the forthcoming 2026 General Appropriations Act and beyond, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said this should be the guiding principle in proposing infrastructure projects, and their inclusion in the national budget, and in the release of funds for their implementation.“Sa dami ng mga lumitaw na problema sa mga government infrastructure projects kabilang na ang mga substandard at ‘ghost’ flood control projects, kailangan talaga na gumawa ng makabuluhan na solusyon para hindi na nasasayang ang pera ng bayan sa katiwalian,” Escudero said.The veteran legislator explained that most, if not all of the abuses committed with regard to the funding of infrastru...

Oct222025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Former solon, radio station manager take oath as members of CHMSU board

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Jeony Bigay and Edith Villanueva take oath before CHED Commissioner Myrna Mallari at the Conference Room of the CHMSU Main Campus in Talisay City.*Two new members of the Board of Regents of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University took their oaths of office before Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Myrna Mallari, CHMSU BOR Chair-Designate, Wednesday afternoon, October 22.Former Negros Occidental Third District representative Edith Villanueva, president and chief operating officer of the Sugar Industry Foundation Inc. (SIFI), and Station Manager Jeony Bigay of RMN DYHB Bacolod 747 are the new private sector representatives to the CHMSU Board of Regents for the term 2025–2027.Villanueva and Bigay were elected by the Board of Regents during a special meeting held prior to...

Oct212025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotarians give scholarships

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April Kitagawa, president of the Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara, with Tito Meneses, president of the Rotary Club of Makati North.*The Rotary Club of Makati recently awarded five scholarships at the Colegio de Sta Ana de Victorias in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.In a celebration of Rotary fellowship, April Kitagawa, president of the Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara, welcomed the members of sister club, the Rotary Club of Makati North, at a special dinner during their visit to Bacolod City.The Makati delegation, headed by club president Tito Meneses, visited Negros to award the five scholarships, a press release from the Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara said. These scholarships, sponsored by past president Gus Lagman and his wife Tess, form ...

Oct212025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHMSUyanihan serves 3,500 hot meals for families in quake-hit Cebu

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The CHMSUyanihan spirit crossed waters, transcended regional borders, and served 3,500 hot meals last week to families and individuals affected by the 6.9 Magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu Province last September 30, 2025Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) mobilized a donation drive from October 3 to 10, across all campuses through the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER), the Federation of CHMSU University Student Government (FCUSG), and Art Relief Mobile Kitchen (ARMK) Bacolod Chapter.The campaign received a total of Php 24,786.13 generous cash donations at CHMSUyanihan booths in Alijis, Binalbagan, Fortune Towne, and Talisay campuses, along with online donations through Gcash."CHMSUyanihan para sa Cebu reflected the compassion and comm...

Oct182025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

No collection of student loans in calamity areas, Chiz says

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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero reminded all higher education institutions (HEIs) about the moratorium on the collection of student loans in all areas where a state of calamity has been declared.With several parts of the country still dealing with the devastating effects of earthquakes and typhoons over the past month, Escudero said families had to deal with “getting their lives back in order, first and foremost.”“Pinapaalala natin sa ating mga unibersidad, kolehiyo, at pati na din ang mga tech-voc (technical-vocational) institutions na may batas tayo na nagbabawal sa pagkolekta ng mga utang ng kanilang mga estudyante. Sa panahon na may sakuna, ang pinakamahalaga ay ang muling makabangon ang mga nasalanta,” Escudero said in a press release.Under Republic Act 12077, or the Stude...

Oct162025 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

200 Negrense women learn digital skills for employment

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Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson with some of the graduates of the Elevate Artificial Intelligence Data Annotation (AIDA) program in Candoni town on Monday.*Some 200 women in southern Negros Occidental have completed the upskilling program under the Elevate Artificial Intelligence Data Annotation (AIDA), an initiative that equips them with relevant digital skills to access remote work opportunities.The trainees from the municipalities of Candoni and Ilog, who graduated in separate rites on Monday, Oct. 13, were the latest batch of Negrense women to avail of the program supported by the Aboitiz Foundation and Connected Women, in collaboration with the provincial government and the host-local government units (LGUs).In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Eugenio Jose ...

Oct122025 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Marapara Rotary welcomes district governor

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District Governor Pip Acepcion (center) with officers and members of the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara*The Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara, recently welcomed District Governor Pip Acepcion of Rotary International District 3850 during his official club visit, marking a meaningful milestone in the club’s journey through Rotary Year 2025–2026.Club treasurer and past president, Remy Montemayor, joined by fellow officers and members, hosted a special gathering that celebrated fellowship, leadership and the enduring spirit of service.The event reflected Rotary’s global theme for the year, “Unite for Good,” emphasizing collaboration and compassion in action, a press release from the club said.“Governor Pip’s visit was both an honor and a moment of reflection for our club,” Monte...