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Dec262021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

NVC adds Christmas touch to aid in typhoon-hit island

A private organization creatively added special touches to the Christmas Day delivery of relief goods to a Typhoon Odette hit island in Negros Occidental.The Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation (NVC) ferried a cotton candy machine, brought dolls and teddy bears and one lechon manok per family in addition to canned goods, rice and water that were packed in bags to Purok Alimango of Canramos Island, Binalbagan in southern Negros Occidental.“The children were so amazed at seeing a cotton candy machine churning in their own community,” Alyne Batano, a Field Officer of NVC , said.“Some of them thought that cotton candy is available only in the town plaza and on fiesta days, while some of the children had never even heard of cotton candy”, she said.NVC served all the famili...

Dec222021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Rotary delivers assistance to typhoon ‘Odette’ victims

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Rotarians in Negros Occidental mobilized over the weekend to send assistance to Typhoon Odette affected areas in the southern part of the province.Much needed potable water was delivered to Kabankalan City by the Rotary Club of Bacolod, headed by Pauline Cuaycong , that deployed their filtration water tank. They were joined by the Rotary Club of Bacolod North and the Rotary Council of Presidents in Negros that turned over relief goods as well.Another group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Bacolod Central concentrated their efforts in Binalbagan City with the help from the Rotary Club of Binalbagan East. Relief assistance were extended to more than 800 residents in three coastal barangays – Enclaro, Canmorros and San Juan.District 3850 which covers Rotary clubs in Negros Occ...

Dec222021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

SMC donates P30M in food aid to Odette-hit provinces

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San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has activated its network in the Visayas and Mindanao regions to deliver truckloads of food to Odette-hit areas.This, as the company dispatches fuel stocks at its Petron installations and, where possible, provide access to water at its affected manufacturing facilities to help fenceline communities, a press release said.SMC president and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang said the company had, over the weekend, coordinated with various local government units to immediately extend aid to stricken cities and communities, with its donations reaching P30 million as of Monday, December 20.Among the provinces SMC has been sending food donations to are: Antique, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, Bacolod, Bohol, Biliran, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin, C...

Dec172021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

9 days of giving – the Leni Robredo way

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Laban Leni Negros Occidental (LLNO) volunteers started their first Christmas Day early in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, Thursday, December 16, to kick-off their 9-days of giving in celebration of the holidays.More than 450 parishioners of the Immaculate Conception Church in Villamonte were treated to “lugaw” (hot porridge), pink pandesal and cereals right after the first Simbang Gabi mass. The lugaw has become synonymous to the brand of kindness that presidential candidate, Leni Robredo is known for, a press release from LLNO said.In neighboring Our Lady of Candles Church in Capitol Heights, 200 parishioners gathered after the dawn mass to receive their rice packs from LLNO volunteers.LLNO spokesperson, Pinky Ocampo said “this is the start of our 9-days of giving and we wi...

Dec152021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

74 families get lots, houses energized at Progreso Village

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City PIO photoInformal settlers received their early Christmas gifts from the city government as Mayor Evelio Leonardia led the turnover of Certificates of Lot Assignment (COLA) at the Progreso Village Relocation Site in Barangay Vista Alegre on Tuesday, December 14.The city mayor also led the rites for the electrification of 295 houses at Phases 4-A and 5-A.The 74 households who became new owners of 64-square meter lots will occupy two phases of one of the biggest relocation sites in the Philippines, acting Secretary to the Mayor and concurrent Bacolod Housing Authority chief Ma. Victoria Parreñas, said.Vice Mayor El Cid Familiarn congratulated the new lot owners and told them to take pride in their Christmas blessings.“Be proud of your titles. This is yours now. Take ...

Dec112021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Arroyo gives 117 E-Trikes to barangays in 5th District

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The E-Trikes were distributed to the 117 barangays of the fifth district of Negros Negros Occidental on Friday, December 10.*Rep. Ma. Lourdes Arroyo distributed E-Trikes to the 117 barangays of the fifth district of Negros Occidental at the Isabela Socio Cultural Center in Isabela town, Negros Occidental, Friday, December 10.They are her Christmas gifts to the barangay captains of the fifth district because the multi-purpose vehicles are what the barangays need, she said.Arroyo was joined by mayors Rhumyla Mangilimutan of La Castellana, Irene Montilla of Isabela, Alejandro Mirasol of Binalbagan and Ella Celestina Yulo of Moises Padilla in the distribution of the E-Trikes.Also present were vice mayors Ursecio Inodeo of Binalbagan, Renato Malabor Jr. of Isabela, Teresita Gabr...

Dec102021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Negros farmers receive small grants to push for land rights claims

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Four farmer organizations were awarded community subgrants from land and human rights organization Kaisahan Tungo sa Kaunlaran ng Kanayunan at Repormang Pansakahan (KAISAHAN) in celebration of International Human Rights Day Friday, Dec. 10, at Talisay City, Negros Occidental.The subgrants were conferred to farmer organizations facing ongoing legal battles in claiming land under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).The recipients of the subgrant applied to support their capacity-building activities as defenders of land and human rights, security for their homes and property, and pursue their advocacy and claim-making activities as CARP beneficiaries.The recipient organizations include Ilco Agrarian Reform Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (ILARFFA) based in Hinoba-...

Dec92021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

USAID, DAI, NWTF launch safe water, sanitary toilet project in Sagay

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Around 200 Sagaynons from 40 households in two barangays can now enjoy affordable sanitary toilets through a multi-sectoral Output Based Aid-Blended Finance (OBA-BF) program.This was made possible through a P750,000 multi-sectoral partnership from global development company DAI which helped subsidize the cost of septic tanks, micro loans from micro-financing institution Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), and technical supervision and guidance by sanitation experts from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Sagay City government.In a ceremony held at Balay Kauswagan, Sagay City, Nonday, December 6, representatives of USAID, DAI, NWTF Philippines and the Sagay City government celebrated the completion of 40 new sanitary toilets as part of a pilot activ...

Dec92021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Youth-led civil society groups conduct independent monitoring of pilot face-to-face classes in PH

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The youth-led, non-government organization Center for Young Advocacy and Networking (CYAN), and independent action research organization Government Watch (G-Watch) is conducting nationwide monitoring of pilot face-to-face classes from December 5 to 17.CYAN and G-Watch, through its MultiplY-Ed (X-Ed) Project, will independently monitor the face-to-face classes in selected regions in the Philippines to determine the readiness and further recommend steps to ensure that the students are safe in adapting to the new normal post-COVID.CYAN Executive Director Jeza Rodriguez said that it is important to have an independent monitoring body to make sure that the quality of education and safety of the students, teachers and staff will not be compromised.“It will also serve as a baseline da...

Dec72021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod Amity volunteers receive ambulance from Chinese Embassy

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City PIO photoThe Chinese Embassy donated an ambulance worth P1.7 million to the Bacolod City government Monday, December 6.The ambulance will be used by the Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade as they continue to be of service to Bacolodnons, a press release from the Bacolod City government said.Amity Club Corporate Secretary Crispin Chua said that this is the first time the Chinese Embassy made a donation to Bacolod.“They (Chinese) saw how the city of Bacolod has progressed under Mayor Leonardia and that’s why they gave an ambulance to the city which will be operated by the Amity Club,” Chua said.Leonardia lauded the cooperation between the business sector and the LGU as a “potent force” that will continue to pave the way for Bacolod to reach new heights in the future.*...