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15th IB photoThe Army's 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) commemorated their 47th Founding Anniversary on Friday, November 13, at Barangay Tiling in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.With the theme "47 years of Embracing Genuine Transformation Geared Towards Organizational and Operational Excellence," the anniversary was highlighted with the christening of the two former rebels' children, a celebration of the Holy Mass, and a tree planting activity as part of the unit's commitment to the people in its area of responsibility.The 10-month-old baby is the second child of Albert Yanong, alias Butsoy, a former platoon Leader of North Negros Front (NNF), and squad leader of the SYP/SDG Platoon, South West Front (SWF), operating in Brgy. Sangke, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, while the 2-month-o...

This year’s rock battle ends on a high note as top bands from all over the country emerge to vie for the coveted crown.Red Horse Beer tunes in to the times and trades its live stages for an online platform as it airs performances of the Muziklaban finalists and Red Horse Beer evangelist bands over its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/redhorsebeermuziklaban) on November 21, 28 and December 5, 2020.Adding to the hype, the online experience includes a “Virtual Slaman” where rockheads can enjoy the event in an exclusive Zoom room and hang out with other slameros. A Slamero of the Night will be selected and win Red Horse Beer merchandise and other apparel from Macbeth.To make the competition more intense, Red Horse Beer widened the field by accommodating 12 bands, instead of the...

Talisay PIO photoThe Talisay City government in Negros Occidental has began releasing P2.3 million for the subsidy, hardship and transportation allowances of all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the city.Each teacher will receive P1,500, the Talisay Public Information Office announced Wednesday, November 11.The distribution of allowances to the teachers started yesterday, November 10, with the first batch from Talisay Elementary School and Inocencio V. Ferrer Memorial School of Fisheries.On Wednesday, teachers from Efigenio Enrica Lizares Memorial School, Rafael B. Lacson Memorial School and Bubog Elementary School received their allowances.The distribution was facilitated by the City Local School Board Office staff.*

File photo shows the country’s first-ever asphalt road made with post-consumer plastic waste being built in a San Miguel Corporation (SMC) logistics facility last year.Almost a year after it first built and started testing the country’s first asphalt road made with post-consumer plastic waste, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is eyeing the next phase of its plan to widen the application of the environment-friendly material — by building bicycle lanes made of recycled plastics in partner cities and provinces.SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang said that the company is looking to work with technology partners and local governments willing to put up dedicated bike lanes to accommodate cyclists whose numbers have risen due to quarantine and transportation restrictions broug...

Sagay City Eco-Zone National High School and Al Toyaba photosA school in Sagay City, along with the local government, have come up with a creative way to encourage students to complete the learning modules required by the educational institution.The innovative program of Sagay City Eco-Zone National High School is also their way of motivating parents to guide their children to comply with the Self-Learning Modules and to continue to enjoy learning at home.When a parent returns a module, the school will give fresh vegetables from the school's "Gulayan sa Eskwelahan," which has been maintained by the parents under its adopt-a-school program amid the pandemic.*

The ceremonial lighting of the beacon by Charlie Co, Manny Montelibano and Bong Lopue (l-r) at the opening of the Viva ExCon on Sunday*Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said the Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference (VIVA ExCon) that opened virtually on Sunday, November 8, has not allowed COVID-19 to dampen the power of art to create, unite, connect and inspire hope.VIVA ExCon virtually opened Visayas-wide showcasing the artists in their localities, with featured exhibitions.Lacson, in his message at the opening of the VIVA ExCon, said COVID-19 came swiftly and harshly, and the art and cultural sector was not spared.However, this pandemic should not be the reason to suppress Viva ExCon’s 30 years of bridging the islands of the Visayas from networkin...

Talisay PIO photosTalisay City inaugurated its new P19 million fire station at the Talisay City Hall Complex yesterday, November 9.Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares welcomed the establishment of the new facility.Under the leadership of Fire Marshal Senior Inspector Jovelyn Zamar, the new station officially opened its doors and welcomed the Bureau of Fire Protection Regional Director Senior Supt. Jerry Candido and Provincial Caretaker Chief Inspector Kim Celisio to the inaugural party which started with a Holy Mass officiated by Fr. Jose Tiangson, Parish Priest of Immaculate Concepcion.*

Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson joined the ceremonial Christmas Tree Lighting at SM City Mall in Bacolod City, Saturday, November 7.“As we have this Christmas Tree Lighting, may the lights we turn on remind us of the true guiding light of our Savior as we celebrate his birth,” Lacson said.He urged everyone to remain grateful and not to allow the present circumstances dim the spirit evoked by the coming of Jesus which are unity, hope, joy, peace and love.“Humanity may be faced with an adversity of unparalleled degree, but we shall persevere in faith, and shall allow the magnificence and glory of the season strengthen our trust in God for our Savior has come for us,” he added.The governor was joined by SM City Bacolod Mall Manager, George Jardiolin, and other guest...

EDC Community Partner Jayvi Valenzuela turned over 50 sacks of rice and 50 gallons of alcohol to Bago City Administrative Officer Allan Seṅeres to help the city in its fight against COVID-19.The Energy Development Corp. has recently provided assistance to the Bago City government in its fight against COVID-19.It donated 50 sacks of rice and 50 gallons of disinfecting alcohol for its residents, a press release from the firm said today, November 5.“We know how crucial it is to bring in food and alcohol to those lockdown areas since a lot of stores and government offices and agencies also had to be closed to prevent the spread of the virus,” said Norreen Bautista, head of EDC’s CSR team in Negros and in Mount Apo.“This is part of our commitment to keep helping Bago City despit...