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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...

More than a hundred residents of Barangay Minoyan in Murcia, Negros Occidental, benefitted from the medical and surgical mission conducted jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Bacolod South and Central at the Don Bosco Parish Gym Sunday, February 13.Past District Governor, Dr. Enigardo Legislador, led the team of doctors namely, Noe Ricamara, Gian Ladines Kriska Salangsang, Von Aposaga, Carmen Limsiaco Tupas who provided pediatrics, obstetrics and minor surgery services, among others, a press release said.Legislador, chair of the Disease Prevention and Treatment Committee, said he was able to perform minor surgeries on individuals who did not have access to these services."It was very rewarding to be an instrument in providing these vital services especially for those patients who ha...

Globe is gathering key stakeholders and multi-sectoral partners this month in a webinar that seeks to boost awareness and push for sustained action towards the protection of children against online sexual abuse and exploitation.Marking the annual Safer Internet Day, Globe is hosting the #MakeITSafePH Webinar on February 8 at 10 a.m., as it reaffirms commitment to the advocacy for online child safety. The learning session will be streamed on the Globe Bridging Communities Facebook page. It seeks to put a spotlight on Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in the Philippines, and ways by which the public can support the fight. “As a digital solutions group we look for ways to combat OSAEC through partnerships, instituting technical solutions and w...

PRRCFI photoCalling all puzzle solvers—do you have a big idea to help to take the waste out of packaging, and packaging out of waste? Enter the Wala Usik Challenge 2022: #HackThePackaging—a virtual hackathon organized by the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI)—to help solve the global plastic pollution problem and be a part of the next generation of creatives and innovators working towards a circular economy. In the Philippines, the local phrase “Wala Usik” means “nothing is wasted.”This hackathon is an initiative under the “Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter” project, co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ and Expertise Fra...

Capitol photoGov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the distribution of financial assistance worth P8.8 million to 31 Negros Occidental barangays for more development projects on Wednesday, February 9.Nine farmer-associations - Camicaba Irrigators’ Association Inc., Manafa Irrigators’ Association Inc., Atipuluan Main Canal Farmers Irrigators’ Association Inc., Sakdag Irrigators’ Association Inc., San Juan Del Monte Irrigators’ Association, Guinbunakan Irrigators’ Association Inc., Fermina Small Water Impounding System Association, Alianza – Rufina Farmers Association, and Barangay Napoles Farmers Association, also received plastic chairs and water pump projects, a press release from the Capitol said.The ceremonial turn over of the projects was held at the Capitol Grounds in the presence ...

As of February 3, 2022, our technical teams have restored many of the affected network sites in Cebu, Bohol, and Southern Leyte which were heavily affected by #OdettePH.Rest assured that our teams are working tirelessly to bring our services in Visayas back to full capacity.As part of our Alagang Globe recovery program, we'll give bill rebates on your succeeding bill/s to ease your burden during these times.For flexible payment terms, you may enroll in our Financial Care Program at https://www.globe.com.ph/financial-care-programFor broadband-related concerns, you may reach us via the Globe At Home FBM, Globe At Home app, and 0277301000 toll-free via landline, or at 211 via mobile.

City PIO photoAlmost P5 million in financial assistance was distributed by the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) to residents whose houses were damaged when Super Typhoon Odette hit Bacolod City in mid-December.Nine hundred eighty-seven recipients received the cash aid from the city government through Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran at the Gonzaga gym in Barangay Taculing and the Bacolod Arts Center Thursday, February 3, a press release said.“I am happy that we have already reached a lot of the victims of Typhoon Odette. I am also thankful because they cooperated with our preemptive evacuation, and it saved a lot of lives,” Leonardia said.“In the past, it was very difficult to encourage the people but this time, and because we evac...

A sari-sari store owner from Barangay 3 in Bacolod City won the third Toyota Wigo in the virtual Asenso Raffle of mayoral candidate Alfredo “Albee” Benitez.Marites Balgomera did not hear her name announced as the winner during the virtual raffle on Facebook Sunday, January 30, and when organizers called her she thought it was a prank.“It was the fiesta in our place and when the winner of the grand prize was announced we lost our signal that is why when I was called I thought it was a prank,” she said.Her son, Aldrin Balgomera, said his mother cried on learning that she really won. They are thinking of selling the car to buy a mini truck since his father is currently a truck driver, Aldrin said.Marites said she is grateful to Team Asenso and Benitez that her name was picked ...

Globe customers have raised P1,925,284 worth of Globe and TM Rewards points to help survivors of Typhoon Odette, sending critical aid to families reeling from the impact of the deadly December storm.The donations have been turned over to Globe’s partner organizations — the Ayala Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, and Rise Against Hunger Philippines.Such support came at a crucial time when typhoon survivors needed life-saving aid, as Odette destroyed over 344,000 houses and damaged more than 1 million others. The destruction displaced over 58,000 families, leaving them straining for basic needs.A total of 406 people were killed, while 1,265 were hurt and 65 remain missing.“The devastation left by Typhoon Odette called for a swift response. We are very grateful to our custome...

Team Asenso led by Bacolod City mayoral aspirant Alfredo “Albee” Benitez continues to spread hope and happiness through its virtual raffle draws.In special virtual raffles with the theme “Safe na, Masadya Pa”, winners get the opportunity to “hakot” or collect P20,000 worth of grocery items.Armando Nabor, a Granada resident and a Barangay Tanod, was picking Calamansi in his garden when his name was called as the lucky winner. He decided to get some grocery items to start his mini sari-sari store. One thing that the audience noticed is during the last 20 seconds of the challenge, Nabor took six bottles of an alcoholic drink.“These are for my nephews and my fellow tanods but I don’t drink these,” said Nabor, who was happy to share his happiness with his family and neighbors, as au...