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Jul192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

VMC inks scholarship pacts with three Bacolod colleges

VMC inks scholarship grants with three Negros colleges represented by Fr. Arnel Dizon - president of Colegio de San Agustin-Bacolod, VMC President Minnie Chua, Dr. Eric Malo-oy - TUP Campus Director and Fr. Don Besana - president of UNO-R (l-r, seated) and witnessed by representatives from the three academic institutions and VMC.*Victorias Milling Co. (VMC) recently entered into an agreement with three colleges in Bacolod to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing tertiary education.VMC president Minnie Chua said on Tuesday, July 19, that she hopes these students who are given access to formal education will be “encouraged to stay in their communities and help uplift their own localities upon graduation.”Under the VMC Foundation Miguel Ossorio Scholars...

Jul182022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Capacity building sessions set vs. violence against women

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Provincial Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and Violence Against Women leaders*More than 100 advocates and government employees, who are working to address trafficking in persons and violence against women and children, will undergo capacity building sessions at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City on Tuesday, July 19.The activity will be capped with a message from Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, chair of the Provincial Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and Violence Against Women, and a symbolic commitment ritual to protect Negrense children and women against human trafficking and other forms of abuse, a press released said.Merle Garcia , Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head, said the event will be attended by focal...

Jul172022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Search for future Neg. Occ. chess masters winners named

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Governor Eugenio Lacson and provincial sports head Anthony Carlo Agustin with the chess winners.*The Search for Future Negros Chess Masters tilt winners were announced by the provincial sports office on Sunday, July 17.The winners of the 13-Under Boys were champion Jecuambs Cuambot of Escalante City, followed by John Paul Navarra of Murcia with Nietzche dela Guinson of Talisay City in third place. The 13 and under Girls group had Roxanne Serrano of Bacolod City as champion followed Princess Jewel Dolar and Precious Jewel Dolar, both from Victoria's City.In the 17 and Under Boys category Karl Patrick Bardinas of San Enrique emerged as champion with runners-up Christiane Pelione and Mar Einre Abanco, both from Bacolod City.Declared as the ...

Jul142022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Search for Negros Chess Masters July 15-16

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Wikipedia photoThe Negros Occidental Sports Office is encouraging young chess players to join a chess tournament at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City on Friday and Saturday.The Under 13 category is for chess players below 13 years of age, while the Under 17 is for those 17 of age or below, a Provincial Sports Office press release said. Participants are urged to bring a copy of their PSA-issued birth certificate for verification.Expected for each category is 25 to 30 participants from different LGUs for a total of 100 to 120 participants, the press release said.There will be 50 to 60 participants in 17 and under category on July 15 and on July 16 more than 50 to 60 participants for 13 and under, it added.*

Jul102022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Kitahanon Adamson reunion set

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The Kitahanon Adamson members homecoming will be held at May’s Organic Garden in Pahanocoy, Bacolod City, July 15-17.Kitahanon members are graduates of Adamson University.Scheduled activities are a welcome dinner at May’s Garden at 6 p.m., July 15, the opening and whole day affair will start at 8 a.m. on July 16, and a tour will be held on July 17, Ramon Uy Sr. said.Those who need more information may contact Uy at 09173002283*

Jul72022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Red Cross Bacolod gives 1st COVID-19 booster shot to school stakeholders

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The Red Cross Bacolod gave a first COVID-19 vaccination booster shot for children aged 5 to 11, 12 and up, students, and teachers of Luisa Medel National High School, and also for residents residing in and out of Brgy. Tangub through the Bakuna Bus campaign.Myra B. Eramis, adviser of the Red Cross Senior Plus Council of Luisa Medel NHS, said that the rollout of the 1st booster shot is an initiative of the school administration, utilizing its gymnasium facility as a vaccination site for general public accessibility.This is also one of the phased approaches of the school in preparation for the face-to-face classes in August to ensure the health and safety of individuals, particularly our children and teachers for the reopening of the school and face-to-face classes, she added.As ...

Jul42022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Flying Fox conservation forum held at Mambukal

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Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Philippine Flying Fox Conservation and Management Forum*Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson welcomed participants to the Philippine Flying Fox Conservation and Management Forum at the provincial government-run Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia, Monday, July 4.The forum entails a comprehensive conservation and management plan to preserve the vulnerable flying foxes.The event was attended by executives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, environment stakeholders, representatives from the different regions of the country, the academe and non-government organizations. Lacson said that flying foxes are considered endangered, and the Philippines is host to ten of t...

Jul32022 by Eric T. LoretizoNo Comments

Arts ‘revolution’ in Cadiz, contest draws 160 entries

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Earl Von Salcedo, holds his winning entry with Mayor Salvador Escalante as judges Charlie Co and Tristam Miravalles (l-r) look on*A unique kind of “revolution” participated in by young visual artists from the local governments of the Second District of Negros Occidental took centerstage in Cadiz City with Mayor Salvador Escalate Jr. and the local government unit bankrolling an arts competition to provide exposure and hone the skills of promising talents. Earl Von Salcedo, a 22-year old freelance visual artist, won first place for his surreal acrylic on canvas entry, entitled, "The Dreamy Rice Fields". He won a P40,000 grand prize, trophy and certificate.A total of 160 artists from Cadiz, Sagay and Manapla, aged 18-and-above, joined the Second District CaSaMa Painting Co...

Jul32022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

DepEd Bacolod lauds writers, presenters, quality assurance, technical team

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The Department of Education Schools Division of Bacolod City awarded teacher-writers, quality assurance, and technical working committee during the culminating activity and recognition rites on Saturday at Andres Bonifacio Elementary School-II.These individuals were merited with their outstanding performances in the 3rd and 4th quarters in the following category—Radio-Based Instruction (RBI) for Grade Levels 1-3, Big Books with Historical Content, Bacolod Compendium 61, and Grade 9 Quarter 3 Assessment.Division Education Program Supervisor of Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) Dr. Pinky Pamela S. Guanzon told that the Social Studies Department of the SDO -Bacolod has been doing this for years now and has put it to practice in giving awards and recognitions to all its constituents ...

Jun302022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Tree growing activity held at NOLITC Global Campus

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The Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center, in partnership with the Provincial Environment Management Office, conducted a tree-growing activity to cap environment and pride month at the NOLITC Global Campus in Brgy. Matab-ang Talisay City, Thursday morning, June 30.Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said that “with this tree-growing activity, we are doing things right because before NOLITC opens the new campus and starts accepting students, the aesthetic and environmental aspect of the campus is already in place, making it conducive to learning”.“When we start correctly, we also stand and grow properly. A tree that starts crooked will always end crooked; if a tree stands firm it is rooted deeply; it stands proud and proper. I b...