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Jun232022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Three city projects set for unveiling Friday

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will lead the unveiling of three projects under the Green, Green Green Program Friday, June 24.The projects were completed with allocations from the Local Government Support Fund-Assistance to Cities, a press release from the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC)said Thursday.The City Engineer’s Office said the projects set for inauguration are the improvement and rehabilitation of the Bacolod City Rizal Park, the promenade in front of the Negros Occidental High School along Araneta Street and the improvement of public open spaces at the Government Center.Leonardia earlier disclosed that the city received an LGSF allocation of P9.4 million from the national government to rehabilitate the Rizal Park that included the provision for concrete curbs an...

Jun222022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Scholarship program MOA for Negros brgy heads inked

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Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos president, Fr. Don H. Besana, after the signing of the MOA. *Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos president, Fr. Don H. Besana, signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the “Scholarship for Local Leaders on Barangay Governance”, Wednesday, June 22.“This scholarship program for barangay officials is not just a pioneering initiative but a necessary step to develop the capacities of our barangay officials,” Lacson said.The scholarship aims to boost the managerial and leadership skills of local leaders through the provision of a one-semester - 15 units Certificate on Public Administration and Governance, a press release from the Capitol said.T...

Jun192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

42 soldiers, 2 K9 dogs get military merit medals

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One of the K9 dog awardees*Forty-two soldiers and two K9 dogs received Military Merit Medals from the Army’s 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division commander, MGen. Benedict Arevalo, on Friday, June 17.Of the 42 soldiers, two were officers and 38 were Enlisted Personnel from the 15IB and two from the Army K9 Unit, a press release from the 3rd Infantry Division said Saturday, June 18.Two military K9 dogs, "Orly" and "Otep", also received the same award.The awardees were involved in a Negros Occidental clash that left one New People’s Army fighter dead and a high-powered firearm seized at Sitio Tigmaya, Brgy Gatuslao, Candoni, Negros Occidental, on May 3."May these awards motivate and inspire other Spearhead Troopers to do their best and exert more efforts in promoting peace n...

Jun182022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolodnon new head of UPV-NIMBB

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Dr. Carmelo S. del Castillo of the Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences has been appointed the new director of the University of the Philippines Visayas – National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPV-NIMBB) effective June 15.Del Castillo finished his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City.After studying at the University of the Philippines Visayas in 2000, he pursued further graduate studies in Kagoshima University, Japan, where he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Sciences as a recipient of the Monbugakusho scholarship program.Del Castillo also spent long years of conducting researches in the fields of aquatic microbiology and fish immunology. Some of his previous works include ...

Jun152022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Capitol accepting applicants for scholarships in Australia

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Applicants for Commercial Cookery must have a degree in Culinary, Hospitality Management or Hotel and Restaurant Management*The Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division (NOSPD) under the Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for its Study Now, Pay Later -Northern Territory, Australia Scholarship on Commercial Cookery and Early Childhood Education and Care.Applicants for Commercial Cookery must have a degree in Culinary, Hospitality Management or Hotel and Restaurant Management with at least two years experience in actual commercial cookery, a press release from the Capitol said Wednesday, June 15.Applicants for Early Childhood Education and Care must have a degree in Elementary Education, a board passer with at least two years experience in teaching.The...

Jun142022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Guv to launch scholarship program for brgy captains

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The Certificate on Public Administration and Governance will be obtained at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos *Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson is set to launch the Scholarship for Local Leaders on Barangay Governance at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City on June 22.The launching will kick-off with a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Province of Negros Occidental represented by Lacson and the University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos represented by its president, Fr. Don H. Besana.The scholarship is aimed at boosting the managerial and leadership skills of local leaders through the provision of a one-semester - 15 units Certificate on Public Administration and Governance (CPAG), a press release from t...

Jun102022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Sagay announces winners of visual arts competition

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Jose Angelo Jumarito receives his 1st place trophy for his artwork "Abundance" from artist Nunelucio Alvarado (right)*The “Abundance” painting of Jose Angelo Jumarito bested other artworks in the first-ever Sagay City Visual Arts Competition held at the Taliambong Activity Center in Sagay City on Friday, June 10.His painting, which embodies “the vibrance of the culture in Sagay City” emerged as the winner adjudged by five prolific artists in the province.In his artist statement, he said that the painting magnifies the richness of the sea, notable city landmarks, Sinigayan Festival, and master artist Nunelucio Alvarado.Gelo Dequiña won 2nd place with his painting “Laragway sang Sagay”, and Gerom Booc was in 3rd place with his work “Pagpanubli sang Dunang Manggad”.The top...

Jun92022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Silay Fiesta of food, art to be held June 12

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A Silay Fiesta of Food and Art will be held at Casa A. Gamboa in Silay City 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 12.Entrance to the fiesta being celebrated to mark Philippine Independence Day and Silay City’s charter will be free, organizer Reena Gamboa said.Guests will be welcomed by performers of the multi-awarded Silay Rondalla , and Silay delicacies, products of food startups and art will be on sale at the Casa grounds, she said.There will also be an exhibit of paintings by artist Arlene Jalandoni. *

Jun22022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Capitol’s IP-Pagkaon scholar graduates magna cum laude

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Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson with Shiela Marfil, Nelly Ambrocio and Suzith Jean Macasinag (l-r)*A member of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) from the upland flower capital of Murcia - Sitio Katugasan, Brgy. Minoyan, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree with top awards along with 10 Pagkaon scholars of the Negros Occidental provincial government during the second commencement exercises of the Catholic Ming Yuan College in Murcia, recently.Nelly Ambrocio, a Bukidnon, was Magna Cum Laude and received a leadership award. She had a General Weighted Average of 92 percent, capturing the top spot among the BSA graduates, a Capitol press release said.As an incentive Nelly will receive P12,000 from the provincial government.Nelly is one of three childre...

May242022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

MARINA Training Institute at Panaad inaugurated

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Capitol photoNegros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator, Robert Empedrad, led the inauguration of the MARINA Training Institute at the Panaad Park in Bacolod City, Tuesday afternoon, May 24.The inauguration of the academic arm of MARINA is a welcome development for the province, and its building will pave the way for the improvement of the capacities of MARINA to adapt to the fast-changing trends in the maritime industry, and to serve as an effective training and education facility to all maritime professionals in the province, Lacson said.The maritime industry is greatly instrumental in the achievement of inclusive growth and socio-economic progress, he added.“A reliable and modern Philippine fleet, with skilled and co...