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Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson* Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson, who is currently studying for a Master's Degree in Public Administration and Governance at the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos, was recently cited for his Outstanding Thesis and named Best Oral Presenter during his defense on May 24. Under the Business, Technology, Health and Wellness category, Tongson together with Dr. Merlita Caelian were cited for Outstanding Thesis and Best Oral Presenter for their study “Economic and Social Benefits and Challenges in the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in a Component City in Negros Occidental”, a press release said. The mayor was also named Best Oral Presenter in the 2nd International Conference for Higher Education Research of the...

The leaders of the indigenous communities in Isabela, Negros Occidental, sought the Army’s help to ensure that their children are not influenced by the New People’s Army during an IP forum in Brgy. San Agustin, Isabela, on Tuesday,May 21.The Army met with 142 IP members of Ati and Bukidnon tribes from the eight barangays of Isabela, the 62nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army said.The event, led by the Sectoral Unification, Capacity-Building, Empowerment, and Mobilization (SUCBEM) Cluster of the Isabela Municipal Task Force to End Local Communists Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC), was attended by the Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR), Tribal leaders, and IP members from the barangays Camang-Camang, Amin, Banogbanog, Cabcab, Makilignit, San Agustin, Riverside, and S...

Mayor Raymund Tongson commends some of the beneficiaries who plan on using their  financial assistance for their livelihood.* More than P246,000 in financial assistance was recently released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to 47 victims, survivors, children in conflict with the law (CICL) and peer helpers in Himamaylan City.The City SWD Office and Office of the City Mayor assisted in the release of the cash aid to 14 college peer helpers and 32 beneficiaries classified as victims, survivors, and CICLs by the DSWD during a program on May 6, a press release said.“Whether they are in conflict with the law or have surmounted distressing experiences, we need to help our children and youth find hope,” Mayor Raymund Tongson said.It is heartwarming that s...

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 theme of...

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 various com...

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 first...

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.Drawi...

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 exempla...