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Favorite Music Radio (FMR) 91.1 MHz on the radio dial hits the airwaves of Bacolod City as it goes on air 24 hours this week.FMR Bacolod is the 38th provincial station of the Philippine Collective Media Corp. (PCMC) that started in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country, a press release said.Named station manager is Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa, former ABS-CBN host and producer. A Marketing Management graduate of the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod Arcolas brings with her a wealth of experience in broadcast production, events management and corporate affairs management.“FMR 91.1 Bacolod brings to the Metro Bacolod audience and music enthusiasts the freshest look, widest reach and a whole new experience in FM programming with innovative touches. We offer an added FMR app ...

Don Bosco Technical Institute students undergoing their in-plant training under a partnership program with Victorias Milling Company.*Seven students of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) started their rigorous training in handling heavy equipment at the Victorias Milling Company Inc. as part of the partnership agreement between the sugar mill and the academic institution.In this collaborative program DBTI students taking up Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET), which is a registered course of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) program of the government, will have in-plant training and access to heavy equipment that will give them experience for post-course employment, a VMC press release said.The students are Arnold Espadilla Jr., Jul...

A 32-year-old nun needs financial help to undergo an urgent kidney transplant.Sister Psyche Esclamada Examen is a member of the Servants of Mary congregation who care for the poor who are sick in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City.She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease four years ago.“My two kidneys are smaller than the normal size and are unable to function properly as time passes,” she said.She is taking oral medications to slow down the deterioration of her kidneys, and undergoes regular laboratory tests and consultations with her doctor.“Only 17 percent of my kidneys were working during my latest visit to my nephrologist who advised me to undergo dialysis or have a kidney transplant,” Sister Psyche said.She wants to have a kidney transplant but it will be ...

DGN Rudy Enriquez of District 3770, Paul Angel Galang and wife, Carol (D3780), Pope Solis and wife, Vicky (D3800), Jay Tambunting (D3830), Twinkle Gamboa (3860), Matè Espina (D3850) Lai De la Cruz (D3810), William Delloro (D3820), Gen. Archie Gamboa, Drew De la Cruz (L-R)*.Past District Governors Jundad Legislador, Phil Abello, Louie Gonzaga, D3850 District Governor Edwin To, Jude Doctora and Biboy Jocson (L-R seated), DGNs Pope Solis, Rudy Enriquez, Paul Galang, William Delloro, DGE Mildred Vitangcol, DGNs Twinkle Gamboa, Matè Espina, and Jay Tambunting (L-R standing).*‘The Angry Christ’ mural at the St. Joseph the Worker’s church in VMC was a must-see destination.*Seafood lunch hosted by EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon at the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail.*Former PNP Chief, Gen. Arc...

The Mikel Lovina Jamborun 2022, a race to raise funds for 60,000 Mingo Meals for undernourished Filipino children, will be held on March 6.The Mikel Lovina Jamborun is an annual run that commemorates the passing of Negrense Mikel Lovina 25 years ago in a car accident. The organizers aim to run 25 kilometers, 1 kilometer to represent each year since Mikel’s passing. However, participants are welcome to run/walk any distance they choose.The Mikel Lovina Jamborun is a charity activity in partnership with the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation (NVC).“NVC Foundation's partnership with the Mikel Lovina Jamborun has allowed us to respond effectively wherever the greatest need calls us. Because of its runners, we have fed Mingo Meals to nutritionally deprived children living on ...

The opening ceremony of the 2022 National Arts Month (NAM) celebration of Isabela town on February 14 was led by Mayor Irene Montilla together with several members of its Local Culture and Arts Council (LCAC) and its Tourism Office headed by Jacel Pineda.Local artists and advocates converged to celebrate 2022 National Arts Month (NAM) in the town in its first-ever “SAKDAG TALIAMBONG: Mugna sang Matam-is nga Handum nga puno sang Paglaum, a weeklong celebration that aims to showcase the local culture and arts by uniting its people and artists thru the spirit of volunteerism while integrating arts in the community life.The weeklong celebration also aims to conserve, promote and popularize Isabela townsfolk' artistic craftsmanship; integrate the arts in the community life; provide oppo...

Hugpong Dayaw, a series of online competitions organized by the Negros Cultural Foundation Inc., in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and the Negros Museum has recently launched to crowdsource social media content aimed at promoting the many facets of the Negrense heritage.There are three skills-based competitions open for the Negrense public to explore. They are “Kanta Cover” (Song Cover Competition), “Hangkat Bayle” (Dance Cover Challenge), and “Pitik Sulat” (Photo-Essay Competition).During the 2021 Year End Tourism Assessment of the Negros Occidental Tourism Division held at the Provincial Capitol in January, organizers from the Negros Cultural Foundation, Inc. shared that they recognize the growing social media creator community in Negros and they ...

Capitol photoThe newly constructed P87 million Ma-ao Public Market in Bago City, Negros Occidental, was inaugurated, Tuesday, February 15.The inauguration was led by Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, and Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo.The project will open doors to more economic development and activities in the locality and its neighboring towns and cities, a press release from the Capitol said.The public market has an administration office, 30 outer stalls, 36 inner stalls, 25 stalls in the fish section, 25 stalls in the meat section, and male and female comfort rooms.*

Mayor Alfredo Maranon III, Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr. and other officials led the soft launching of the newly renovated Sagay City Public Plaza Monday, February 14.Marañon said the plaza was designed to be an environment and family-friendly recreational facility where Sagaynons and guests can enjoy green open spaces, bring their family for bonding while inspiring residents to stay fit and healthy.“One of our intentions is to preserve the heritage of Sagay while infusing a modern take in our plaza,” Marañon said.The plaza will provide inclusive opportunities for local entrepreneurs and local producers, he also said.“As much as we can, we will urge them to avoid single-use plastic and support local farmers, fisherfolks and producers," he said.Vice Mayor Javelosa urge...

More than 1,200 bikers joined the Tibay at Husay Bike Fest 2022 organized by supporters of presidential candidate Leni Robredo at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City Sunday, February 13.Laban Leni Negros Occidental spokesperson, Pinky Ocampo, said the event was “very successful and we were overwhelmed by the sheer number of walk-ins.” She said that initially they already had over 800 early registrants but hundreds more signed up Saturday.The bikers took-off from Panaad at 7 a.m. going through Brgy. Handumanan, Brgy. Cabug, Brgy. Abuanan, Sum-ag, then to Alijis road and back to Panaad, a press release said.Grand winner of a new bike was 18-year old John Rey Pendoy of Bago City. John Rey woke up at 3 a.m. to bike from his residence all the way to Panaad, this despite slee...