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Nov142021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Murcia officials thank Zubiri for two covered courts

Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Murcia officials led by Mayor Gerry Rojas, Vice-Mayor Johnny Reosura and the Sangguniang Bayan Members inaugurate and turned over the multi-purpose covered court to Brgy. Lopez Jaena officials headed by Punong Barangay and SB Member Hernan Alintana.*Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri joined the blessing and inauguration of two multi-purpose covered courts in barangays Lopez Jaena and Zone 2 in Murcia, Negros Occidental, on Friday, November 12.Murcia officials led by Mayor Gerry Rojas, Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, Sangguniang Bayan members and barangay officials thanked Zubiri for allocating funds for the construction of two completed covered courts in the town, a press release from the town said.In behalf of all Murcia officials, the mayor expressed his...

Nov112021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Gasataya, Grace Pharmacy exec, give financial aid to Bacolodnons

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Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya and philanthropist Ian Manuel Lo contributed funds to assist the 111 families of Purok Herbabuena, Circumferential Road, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City, whose houses were demolished through a court order.Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya, Negros Grace Pharmacy president Ian Manuel Lo, and lawyer Mark Steven Mayo led the distribution of financial aid to Bacolodnons at the Brgy. Montevista covered court in Bacolod City on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 9 and 10.Gasataya’s office facilitated the release of the assistance for 1,000 Bacolodnons for medical and or burial assistance through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, a press release said.Each beneficiary received P5,000 for a total of P4.5 million from the government.Lo also gave P3,00...

Nov112021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

PSFI, DOH host gender sensitivity, HIV awareness assembly in Brgy. 2

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City PIO photoThe Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. and the Department of Health hosted a youth assembly that centered on sensitive issues at the Barangay 2 Hall in Bacolod City today, Nov. 11.Barangay 2 officials and the Sangguniang Kabataan Council helped in organizing the gathering where speakers discussed HIV, teenage pregnancy and gender sensitivity, a press release from the Bacolod City Public Information Office said.“This is the very first barangay to come up with this assembly. This is very relevant, especially for our young adults. It is important because this is our reality. This is what is happening in our community today,” Mayor Evelio Leonardia said after he was welcomed by Barangay 2 Captain Imelda Banguanga.The city must face these pressing issues together, the...

Nov102021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Solar street lights up

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The installation of eco-friendly solar street lights along Bonifacio Street in Barangay Zone 7, Talisay City, under Punong Barangay Sulpicio “Bingbing” Verdeflor Jr. has been completed, Mayor Neil Lizares said Wednesday, November 10.“Aside from illuminating the streets for motorists and pedestrians alike at night, these lighting upgrades can help make our barangay community safer due to its crime prevention effect while also creating the conditions necessary for our residents and businesses to thrive,” Lizares said.“This is not only as a crime deterrent initiative but this solar-powered street lights are economical to use, promote renewable energy and significantly lessen the carbon footprint of our communities and reduce our dependence on conventional energy. The absence of extern...

Nov102021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Benitez distributes toolkits for Metro 3rd TESDA scholars

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Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District) led the distribution of starter toolkits to 88 scholars of the 2020 Special Training for Employment Program of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) at separate programs in E.B. Magalona and Murcia on Tuesday, November 9.The office of Benitez partnered with TESDA to facilitate the conduct of community-based specialty training programs to promote livelihood and employment opportunities for the underprivileged and displaced workers in the barangays, a press release said.Acting Provincial TESDA Director Romelia Nuezca thanked Benitez for the support and participation of all cities and municipalities of the Third District, enabling them to teach and provide skills to many beneficiaries, especiall...

Nov82021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Kiko distributes solar lights, water pumps in Talisay

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Kasanag Para sa Buasdamlag, a solar-powered streetlighting project of Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District), was launched in the upland community of Barangay Katilingban in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, November 7.Benitez with his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Ariana, turned over 14 solar street lamps that will be used for the posts in the barangay that will light up the 14 Stations of the Cross.Katilingban’s version of the Via Crucis is becoming a favorite pilgrimage site for Catholic devotees during the celebration of Semana Santa or the Holy Week.Punong Barangay Jude Javellana, who led about 100 residents of Katilingban representing beneficiaries from haciendas Magcorao, Hiyang-hiyang and Louie; Bantay Bukid, barangay health workers a...

Nov82021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CSA-Bacolod to kick off St Augustine festivities

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Colegio San Agustin–Bacolod will celebrate its annual St. Augustine Festivities on November 10-13, 2021 with the theme “St. Augustine: A Gift to the Mission of Catholic Education and Evangelization.”This is to mark the Patron’s birthdate which is November 13.The festivities will highlight a series of webinars sponsored by the different colleges as well as virtual activities such as literary musical competition, digital literary contest, quiz bees, movie trailer/course competition, outreach visits to partner communities and the virtual Grand Alumni Homecoming organized by the Silver Jubilarians -HS Batch 96.An Institutional Mass will be celebrated on November 10, Wednesday, the first day of the festivities, followed by the Academic Recognition and the Institutional Quiz Bee. A w...

Oct312021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Christmas tree lighted up

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Capitol photosCapitol photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson joined the ceremonial Christmas Tree Lighting at SM City Mall in Bacolod City, Saturday, October 30.SM City executives led by Mall Manager George Jardiolin and other guests joined the governor in the activity.Lacson said that on the occasion of the annual tree lighting, he would like to remind everyone to look at the present circumstances from a different perspective.“Yes, we are not allowed our usual revelry, however, we also now have more time to deeply reflect and ponder on the significance of the birth of our Savior, and what it means to us.The governor also said that for this season, he encourages everyone to support local and help and support one another in this difficult time.“Yes, huma...

Oct302021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

INC donates food assistance

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City PIO photoThe Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) donates more than 3,000 food packs to Bacolod City Friday, October 29.INC Bacolod District Minister Bro. Dennis Almasco turned over the food packs to Mayor Evelio Leonardia at the Bacolod City Government Center.These food packs are from the INC's outreach program “Lingap sa Mamamayan” (Aid for Humanity) and will be distributed to various barangays Sunday, October 31, in time for the birthday celebration of INC Executive Minister Ka Eduardo Manalo.“We are here today, with my fellow ministers in Bacolod City, to fulfill the request of our Executive Minister Ka Eduardo Manalo. We have been doing this for many years now, every time his (Manalo) birthday comes. Now, we have decided to give these blessings to Bacolod City,” Almasco said. ...

Oct292021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod officials distribute food packs to senior citizens

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City PIO photoMayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran led the distribution of food packs to senior citizens through the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of Bacolod (FSCAB) Thursday, October 28.FSCAB President Edgardo Superticioso said the food packs were then turned over to the 75 association heads from 61 barangays, at the FSCAB gym in Barangay 16.Each association president received at least 10 food packs that will be divided among their members, a press release from the Bacolod City Public Information Office said Friday.Superticioso said the food packs were funded by the city government.Leonardia said he took time out to oversee the distribution because the senior citizens are a priority.“FSCAB is one of my projects. I am happy that since ...