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Nov182024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

‘Cadiz gov’t efficiency leads to SGLG award’

Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante, left*Efficiency in governance led to Cadiz City government’s winning another Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award this year.This is the second year Cadiz City has won the award, a press release from the city government said Sunday, Nov. 17.Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said he makes sure that the way he runs the city government right now is not just about the conventional delivery of public services to the people."Rather, I always see to it that each of the services we deliver, or implement within the orb of social governance must have focus on efficiency," he said."Less inputs, greater outputs. That's our 'adopted lifestyle' now in the city government. We do adhere in using minimal inputs, but we get the maximum results," Esca...

Oct312024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

McDonald’s first-ever reusable cups:Holiday Christmas collection out

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In the run up to the holiday season, McDonald’s is launching its first-ever reusable cups with its Holiday Christmas Collection line that will have fans and collectors of all things McDonald’s excited.As an added bonus, these new McDonald’s cups are reusable, encouraging more Filipinos to shift to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, a press release from the firm said.Fans can have a first access to these starting October 30 to November 3 via the McDo App. Then, from November 4 to 15, McDonald’s stores nationwide will have these available via front counter dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and McDelivery, it said.Every reusable cup is uniquely designed with McDonald’s iconography featuring bright and fun graphics that embody the brand’s feel-good personality. Perfect for both hot or col...

Oct222024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotary club of Bacolod launches ‘Art CAMP’

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The Rotary Club of Bacolod launched the Art CAMP (Community Activity Mentorship Program) at the Bacolod City Public Library, recently.It was launched with instructor and visual artist Sony Golez, a past president of the Association of Artists of Bacolod- Negros and founder of the Silay United Guild of Artists or SUGA.Now on its 2nd year, the Art Camp brings 35 young poor students from ages 6 to 9 for the art classes that will span twelve sessions every Saturday, a press release from RC Bacolod said.Artworks completed will be exhibited and proceeds will be given to the students from the underprivileged sector as educational assistance, it said.Also joining were the children of fellow Rotarians who wanted to unlock their talents and capabilities in expressing themselves throu...

Oct82024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Ballet musical set at USLS Saturday

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of Negros Occidental and the USLS Artists Hub gets the stage ready for the “Rama, Hari”, a groundbreaking ballet musical set at the St. La Salle Coliseum 6 p.m. Saturday, October 12.“Rama, Hari”, a visual and musical masterpiece, is a collaborative genius of five National Artists: Alice Reyes for direction and choreography, Ryan Cayabyab for music, Bienvenido Lumbera for the libretto, Salvador Bernal for production design, and Rolando Tinio for English lyric translations, a press release from USLS said.This production is celebrated for its fusion of poetry in Filipino and English, music that combines classical, pop, kundiman, and Asian influences, and a set design that transports the audience from majestic palaces to mystical forests, village squares, and even the...

Oct32024 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

CHMSU launches extension initiatives

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The Carlos Hilado Memorial State University recently launched two extension initiatives for child development workers and marginalized sectors in two Negros Occidental cities through its Extension and Community Services (ECS).The CHMSU’s College of Education launched the “3Cs: The Child Care Connect” program on Sept. 27 at the CHMSU Talisay gym in Talisay City, a press release from the university said Wednesday, Sept. 2.The program, organized by the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education faculty members, aims to improve the skills of 47 Child Development Workers from Talisay City to create supportive environments for children's growth, it said.During the launch, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Intellectual Property Andrew Eusebio Tan, College Dean Ophelia Duayan, Tal...

Sep232024 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Group in Bacolod to inspire love of reading

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Some of the more than a million types of books to inspire the love of reading*A group whose mission is to make books accessible and inspire a love for reading among all ages is in Bacolod City.Big Bad Wolf's head Terrence Leong said “it is important for people to read books because they are a gateway to knowledge.”“For children I think once you develop the habit of reading then it becomes a lifelong journey,” he said.He said while more and more people are shifting to their tablets and phones for entertainment it cannot compare to reading.“Reading is a medium where you need to use your imagination, view the world in your head and develop your own sense of creativity. It is your own world that you are creating,” he said.When you read you will also stop to think and...

Sep192024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias receives OBSAC award from Bangko Sentral

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Vice Mayor Abelardo "JunB" Bantug III and Councilor Derek Palanca accept the OBSAC award on behalf of Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez.*Victorias City led by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez received an award from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as one of its outstanding local government partners during the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held at Citadines Hotel, Bacolod City, on Monday, September 16.Vice Mayor Abelardo "JunB" Bantug III, along with Councilor Derek Palanca, accepted the OBSAC award on behalf of Benitez, a press release from Victorias City said.The OBSAC, which began in 2004, serves as a platform for the BSP to honor outstanding partners who support the central bank's mandates of ensuring price stability, financial stability, and a sa...

Sep152024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod gears up for excitingMassKara Festival in October

Lifestyle, Press Release

As the festival draws closer, Bacolod City is ramping up its preparations for a thrilling 45th Masskara Festival celebration.Bacolod Yuhum Foundation along with members of the Inter-agency Committee are determined to ensure that the celebration will be spectacular, more exciting, colorful, and vibrant, its press release said on Friday, Sept. 13.In meeting with members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod at the Seda Hotel on Friday they discussed key preparations for the highly anticipated event on October 11-27.This includes deployment of security personnel for public safety and security, food inspection, waste collection and traffic, the press release from Yuhum said.Councilor Jason Villarosa, Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism, expressed hisfull support for the Masskara Fe...

Sep152024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Javi leads inauguration of new solar water system

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Victorias City in Negros Occidental advances its eco-friendly initiatives with the inauguration of its new Solar Water System in Barangay XIV on Friday, September 13.The project, developed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the Office of Third District Representative, now TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez, and the 2023 General Appropriations Act, in partnership with the City of Victorias led by Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, aims to provide the growing community with a clean, safe, and reliable water supply powered by renewable solar energy.As part of the city’s agenda for a sustainable future, the facility is designed to provide clean water for about 100 residents in the area, a press release from Victorias City said.Benitez, in his message...

Sep122024 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

JCI Bacolod triumphs at 44th Area 4 conference

Press Release

JCI Bacolod made an outstanding mark at the 44th JCI Philippines - Visayas Area Conference in Tagbilaran, Bohol on Sept 6 to 8.The chapter sent 11 delegates, securing over 10 prestigious awards, further solidifying its leadership in the region, a press release from JCI said.Among the chapters in the Area 4 of the JCI Philippines, JCI Bacolod was hailed as the chapter with the most bids submitted, with an impressive total of 31 entries.This exceptional achievement led them to secure 7 Quadro Awards, 3 Bana-ag Awards, and 9 nominations for Top 5 Bids, the press release said.The chapter also earned the titles of “Top 2” in the Top 20 Local Organizations in the Visayas and Chapter with the Most Bids Submitted.Rica Joyce Orense was named the Most Outstanding Regional Skills ...