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Jul42023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

‘Oplan Paglilingkod’ resumes in Sagay after pandemic

Hundreds of Sagaynons availed of basic city government services during the relaunching of “Oplan Paglilingkod” in Sagay’s farthest barangay, Colonia Divina, on Tuesday, July 4.After three years, the annual “Oplan Paglilingkod” is back to tour all 25 barangays of Sagay to give basic services from the city government and various national government agencies to Sagaynons, a press release from the city government said.This is one of the oldest programs of the city government which was started in 1997 by the late mayor and governor Joseph Marañon but was stopped in 2020 during the pandemic, it said.Traditionally, the “Oplan Paglilingkod” begins at the farthest barangay of Sagay which is Colonia Divina.Mayor Narciso “Narwin” Javelosa Jr. said that this 27-year-old program aims to...

Jul32023 by MaryKay Carlson U.S. Ambassador to the PhilippinesNo Comments

Celebrating milestones as friends, partners, allies

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This July 4, Americans all over the world are celebrating the 247th anniversary of U.S. independence. Here in the Philippines, we are also commemorating the 69th Philippine-American Friendship Day, making July 4 doubly special – a time to celebrate all that the Philippines and the United States have accomplished together as steadfast friends, partners in prosperity, and ironclad allies.Since I arrived in July last year, I’ve had the opportunity to see the deep, multifaceted U.S.-Philippine relationship at work. During a recent trip to Cebu, I met talented new friends from the vibrant network of U.S. exchange alumni in the Visayas. In Ilocos Norte, I learned how our development efforts are improving energy efficiency standards, a key part of the Philippines’ clean energy transition. Las...

Jul32023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe Group woos global investors with cutting-edge digital solutions

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Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu joined by Rio Tinto Chair and LeapFrog Investments Chair Dominic Barton [on screen], and [L-R] Silk Road Fund Former President Wang Yanzhi, Hopu Investments Founder and Chairman Fang Fenglei and Indonesia Investment Authority CEO Ridha D. M. Wirakusumah in a panel discussion about the wealth of investment opportunities in Asia, moderated by the Publisher of Caixin Hu Shuli at the Caixin Global Asia New Vision Forum held in Singapore in June.*The Globe Group distinguished itself as the only Philippine telecom representative at the prestigious Caixin Global Asia New Vision Forum (ANVF) held June 12 to 13 in Singapore, capturing global investors' interest by unveiling its groundbreaking digital solutions now reshaping the country’s digital economy, ...

Jun292023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Abalone hatchery training held in Sagay

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The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center conducted a week-long specialized training on abalone hatchery operations in Brgy. Molocaboc, Sagay City, which ended Wednesday, June 28.The seminar was held to train Sagaynons in abalone food production and at the same time equip them on how to manage their hatchery, a press release from Sagay City said.The training was led by Dr. Shiela Buen Ursua, Rafael Barrido, Bennie Briones, and Donna Jumilla, who are experts from SEAFDEC.The project on abalone production started in Carbin Reef in 2000 and was replicated in Molocaboc this year for the community to appreciate its impact and importance.Mayor Narciso “Narwin” Javelosa Jr. said that the city government is grateful to SEAFDEC for their continued collaboration ...

Jun292023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotary inks partnership with PNP, AFP

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Ten Rotary International districts in the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to be their ground partners in their nationwide bloodletting programs and environmental projects in a ceremony yesterday at Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo, respectively.Chief PNP, PGen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., and AFP Chief of staff, Gen. Andres Centino, signed in behalf of the law enforcement and armed agencies with the ten incoming Rotary International District Governors in the country - Rodolfo Enriquez (District 3770), Paul Angel Galang (D3780), Francisco Cornejo (D3790), Ronald Solis (D3800), Lilian De La Cruz (3810), William Pastor Delloro, Jr. (D3820), Antonio Tambunting III (D3830), Maria Ester Espina (D3850), Rozanne Gam...

Jun282023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Kalipay foundation says thank you for 16-year journey of miracles

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Singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan (2nd from left) with the Kalipay family of friends.*The Negros-based foundation that never turns a child in need of help away marked its 16th anniversary on Wednesday, June 28 , by thanking all those who have made its journey a success.Kalipay Negrense Foundation headed by its founder and president Anna Balcells celebrated its anniversary for the first time with a thank you lunch at the Kalipay Children’s Village in Bago City, Negros Occidental, that has become a haven for abandoned, severely malnourished, physically and sexually abused children, as well as victims of child trafficking, child labor and foundlings.“You are the reason why we are seeing again the smiles on the faces of our children amidst their challenging past,” Balcells told thos...

Jun282023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

STIWNU, MBCCI ink agreement to meet needs of industries

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MBCCI Chief Executive Officer Frank Carbon and STIWNU Executive Vice President, Dr. Ryan Mark Molina (right), signing the MOA.*STI West Negros University and the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Agreement to forge a partnership between the academe and the business sector to produce graduates who meet the needs of the times.The MOA was signed by STIWNU Executive Vice President, Dr. Ryan Mark Molina, and MBCCI Chief Executive Officer Frank Carbon at the university on Wednesday, June 28.“The agreement we signed with the MBCCI is a step towards the realization of our dream for the university’s College of Business Management and Accountancy to be a Center of Excellence,” Molina said.“We just can't stand alone, we need the expertise of MBCCI t...

Jun262023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Fenton awarded USLS Fides Award, urges grads to advocate for the poor

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Br. Daniel Fenton delivering his In his commencement speech *The University of St. La Salle conferred the prestigious Fides Award upon Br. Daniel Fenton during the 2023 Graduation Rites for the Graduate School and the College of Medicine at the St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City, Sunday, June 25.The Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Edgar Chua, and USLS President and Chancellor Br. Joaquin Severino Martinez, recognized Fenton's unwavering faith, commitment to the Church, religious education, and pursuit of peace and justice through his dedicated work at the Bahay Pag-asa Youth Center (BPYC) in Bacolod City.Fenton, a California native, completed his high school education in Troy, Fullerton, and pursued higher education at California State University, earning a Bachelor of Ar...

Jun252023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

La Castellana, Korean city ink culture and art partnership

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La Castellana SK Federation President Herald John Guinanao, Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan- Russel R. Peñacuba, Councilor Añejo Nicor, Mayor Rhummyla Mangilimutan, Ulsan City Mayor Kim Yeong Gil, Professor Jungwan Kim , Councilor Patrick Estoya, and ABC Pesident Isidro Reggie Arnaiz (l-r) after the signing of the partnership on Saturday.*A friendship and cooperation agreement between La Castellana, Negros Occidental, and Jung-gu Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Korea was signed Saturday, June 24.La Castellana Mayor Rhummyla Mangilimutan and Ulsan City Mayor Kim Yeong Gil signed the agreement in Korea.The agreement states Jung-gu Ulsan Metropolitan City and La Castellana agree to promote mutual understanding and form friendly and cooperative exchanges based on the pri...

Jun252023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

AIDFI wins int’l award

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The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. (AIDFI), a Negros-based non-government organization, won in the water category of the global Water, Air, and Food Awards (WAFA) this month.The organization that has provided ram pump systems to almost 580 communities in Negros Occidental, won over four other nominees in the category which was announced on June 15 in a virtual awarding ceremony, a press release said Friday.WAFA is a Denmark-based non-government award-giving body that identifies and showcases initiatives that work on reducing the Earth’s environment and social challenges.Other nominees were Metamorphic International from Cambodia, Forest and Agroforestry Promoters from Cameroon, and the Mercy Projects Foundation from Tanzania.“This year’s finalists all sh...