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Feb102026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Sitio Madaha Community Empowered Through Continued Monitoring and Mentoring

The Sitio Madaha community in Barangay Bunevista, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental is experiencing a remarkable transformation fueled by continuous monitoring, mentoring, and collaborative empowerment initiatives that are lighting the path toward a brighter, self-sufficient future.Driven by the passionate efforts of Hope Builders Negros Island Inc. (HBONi), 94th Infantry Mandirigma Battalion, the Association of Negros Producers, Brigada News FM Kabankalan, and dedicated local partners such as LN Agustin Farm Inc & Shekinah Foundation, the community has taken giant strides in youth development, agricultural innovation, health preparedness, and economic empowerment.The Youth Empowerment Program spearheaded by HBONI has ignited the potential of young students, equipping th...

Feb62026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

SM Foundation Opens College Scholarship Applications for SY 2026–2027

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The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) is now accepting applications for its SM College Scholarship Program for School Year 2026–2027, open to qualified incoming college freshmen until February 28, 2026. Complete application details are available at www.sm-foundation.org. The SM College Scholarship Program is now open for applications for School Year 2026–2027, continuing SM Foundation’s commitment to accessible education. Now in its 33rd year nationwide, the SM College Scholarship Program continues the vision of SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr., who believed education is a powerful driver of social mobility. The scholarship provides full tuition coverage, monthly stipends, enrichment activities, part-time work opportunities during school breaks, and potential employm...

Feb32026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHIZ TO HEALTH, BORDER AUTHORITIES: KEEP PROTOCOLS AND PREPAREDNESS SYSTEMS FULLY ACTIVE VS NIPAH

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Amid rising global concern over the Nipah virus, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero urged health and border authorities to maintain strict vigilance and ensure that preparedness systems remain fully operational.Escudero said that although current health advisories place the Philippines at low risk, developments in neighboring regions underscore the need for sustained, proactive monitoring.“Public safety depends not only on rapid response but on continuous readiness,” he stressed, noting that several Asian countries have already tightened airport health checks following recent Nipah‑related developments abroad.The Philippines must match this level of alertness to safeguard travelers and communities, he pointed out.Nipah virus, first detected in Malaysia in 1998, has resurfa...

Feb32026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHMSU to conduct off-site admission testing in select LGUs

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Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) is bringing the admission testing closer to graduating senior high school students of northern and southern Negros Occidental.The Office of the Guidance Services will conduct a series of Career Orientation and Off-site Testing in the municipalities of Calatrava, Candoni, and Cauayan, as well as Sagay City and Sipalay City, a press release form CHMSU said Monday, Feb. 2.The orientation and admission testing will be held in batches throughout the day, starting at 8:00 AM.Graduating senior high school students who are interested in taking admission testing must bring their Learner's Reference Number, photocopy of valid ID (school ID), two (2) pieces of recent 2x2 ID picture, a black ballpen, a pencil, and an eraser.CHMSU will be ...

Feb22026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

BACHI marks 53rd year

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Members of the BACHI team: Maria Isabel Destacamento, Kyle Jocson, BACHI president Sandy Solinap, Isabel Viterbo, Princy Martir, Robert Harland and Edward Manganti (l-r).*The Bacolod Arts, Cultural and Heritage Inc. (BACHI) has officially commenced its 53rd year of operations this 2026, with leadership announcing a strategic roadmap aimed at the organization’s upcoming Emerald Anniversary in 2028.Following a recent meeting of its officers and board of directors, the group established a comprehensive calendar of events designed to celebrate its 55-year legacy of community service and cultural advocacy, a press release from BACHI said Sunday, Feb. 1.To initiate these anniversary preparations, BACHI is launching a series of flagship activities this month to coincide with the nati...

Jan302026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CHIZ URGES GOV’T TO ADVANCE TRIPARTITE DEAL TO EMPOWER LGUs

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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is calling on the national government to advance the proposed tripartite agreement among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA), saying the framework will empower qualified local government units (LGUs) to achieve accelerated growth through improved infrastructure, stronger rural connectivity, and better school facilities.In his recent conversation with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, Escudero said he was informed that the proposed agreement identifies two key requirements for LGUs that will be prioritized: demonstrated capacity to implement and complete projects, and a stable peace‑and‑order environment that allows development programs to proceed without dis...

Jan292026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

PDEA conducts drug testing of NICA-NIR personnel in Bacolod

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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Regional Office Negros Island Region conducted drug testing for personnel of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency–Negros Island Region as part of the government’s nationwide mandatory drug testing program. The activity was held at the NICA–NIR Regional Office in Bacolod City in support of the agency’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy on Monday, Jan. 26. The drug testing was led by PDEA RO–NIR Assistant Regional Director Marjorie Ballesteros with technical support from Adonis Abueva, chief chemist of PDEA RO6, and was coordinated with NICA–NIR under Regional Director Victor Wanchakan. A total of eight NICA–NIR personnel underwent drug testing, all of whom tested negative. PDEA RO–NIR said the activity re...

Jan272026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Japanese Rotarians aid Typhoon Tino victims

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Norene Moyani of RCMT, Murcia Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, Ryosuke Tahara from Kyoto Fushimi, RCBM President April Kitagawa, Past President Igie Villarosa, May Santillan Jaboneta and Rotarian Leah Tinsay (l-r).*The Rotary Club of Kyoto-Fushimi (RCKF) in Japan has reached out to its partner club, the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Marapara (RCBM), in association with the Rotary Club of Murcia-Tinabuay (RCMT) with a generous donation to aid families devastated by Typhoon Tino.In a collaborative effort, the Kyoto club has provided RCBM with a contribution of ¥400,000. This donation will be used to purchase construction materials and delivered to Moises Padilla, where it will directly support families in rebuilding their homes and restoring stability to their lives, a press release from RCBM sai...

Jan272026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Negros Power extends aid to Bgy. 10 fire victims

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Under its "Ikaw ang Una" (You Come First) campaign, Negros Power provided immediate relief to residents of Barangay 10, Bacolod City, following a devastating fire that struck the community Saturday.The company donated essential supplies, including sacks of rice and canned goods, to help sustain the displaced families, a press release from Negros Power on Monday, Jan. 26, said.The donations were officially received by Barangay Captain Melvin Bravo, who lauded the utility provider for its swift response."We are deeply thankful to Negros Power for extending help to our constituents during this difficult time. This assistance will greatly help our fire-affected families as they begin to recover," Bravo said.The blaze, which broke out in Purok Tambipalad destroyed numerous...

Jan272026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Moises Padilla greenlights ₱30M for typhoon recovery, development

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Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Garcia- Yulo presides over the joint meeting of the Municipal Development Council and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Council. Moises Padilla FB photoThe Municipal Development Council (MDC) and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) of Moises Padilla have approved a ₱30 million allocation dedicated to disaster recovery and various development programs.The approval was finalized during a joint meeting held on Thursday, January 22, at the Mayor’s Office, presided over by Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, a press release from the town said.A significant portion of the package consists of ₱20 million from the Office of the President, intended as financial assistance for residents whose homes were damaged by Typhoon Tino...