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About 140 residents of Barangay Purisima, Manapla in Negros Occidental , availed of the second free clinic organized by Victorias Milling Company (VMC) at the Canetown Subdivision Basketball Court during the weekend.Dubbed “Barangay Ko, Love Ko, Kaayuhan Ko,” the medical mission intends to bring health services closer to the people especially during this pandemic, a VMC press release said Wednesday, March 23.“VMC decided to bring medical care and attention to our constituents in Brgy. Purisima, seeing the challenges they’ve encountered in seeking medical help under the pandemic situation,” Minnie Chua, VMC Foundation president, said.Chua added that this is going to be a series of medical missions which started in February where about 150 patients were also served.“We plan t...

The Barongoy Fishtival - Grill for a Cause, which is part of the celebration of the 21st Charter Anniversary of Sipalay City, opened Monday, March 21.During the previous festival, organizers line up grillers and tables where free “barongoy” or flying fish was given to the community to grill and eat together, a Sipalay City government press release said Tuesday.However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a fisherfolk organization was given funds to operate the event along the beach in Barangay 2, Sipalay City.Part of the profit will be directed to help those affected by Typhoon Odette and to repair the equipment of the organization damaged by the typhoon.The grill for a cause is located at Pana-on, Brgy. 2, and is open from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the press release said.For P20...

Colorful and unique kites or “buradors” will once again fill the sky above the Sipalay City Poblacion beach as the Burangoy Tourism Kite Festival returns this March on its 8th year.The kite festival is one of the major events in celebration of the 21st Charter Anniversary of the City of Sipalay, a press release from the city government said.Kite flying exhibitions will start March 30 to April 3, while the kite flying competition will be on March 31, with the following categories: Flat Kites, Figure Kites, Message of Hope Kites and Barungoy Kites.The competition is open to all kite enthusiasts within Negros Occidental.In support of the no plastic policy, all entries should not be made of any plastic material. More information and guidelines will be posted in the Sipalay City...

With three more days to go before the Pink People’s Rally of Vice President Leni Robredo and her team, thousands of volunteers have been mobilized to make sure the event goes smoothly, a press release from organizers said Tuesday, March 8.Laban Leni Negros Occidental (LLNO), tasked to handle the grand rally at the Paglaum Stadium on Friday, March 11, said “it’s all systems go” and tens of thousands of Robredo supporters from all towns and cities in the province are preparing as well to troop to Bacolod “to send a message that Negros Occidental is pink.”LLNO spokesperson Pinky Ocampo said the volunteer spirit is “overwhelming as supporters out-of-town are organizing free rides for fellow Kakampinks.”She also said that a long list of volunteer celebrity performers has signed up t...

The parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino in Talisay City, Negros Occidental wraps the groundwork and consultations that form part of the synodal preparatory process called for by Pope Francis at Vatican City in October 2021.The culminating activity was a plenary with the lay faithful also called “taong simbahan” and understood by many as “layko”.Fr. Nino Cesar Ruiz, parish priest of San Nicolas de Tolentino, led the lay faithful at the concluding plenary held at the parish premises.“The face-to-face consultation dialogue with the various representations of the local church was a response to the call of Pope Francis to reach out to sectoral groups that need to be heard and listened to.” Fr. Ruiz explained. He further mentioned to the plenary participants the relevance of the theme...

La Consolacion College Bacolod is organizing an international research conference featuring papers on various subjects in humanities, social sciences, natural and applied science, and business. It will be held on March 24 to 26, 2022.The continuing threat of COVID-19 prevent the institution from hosting the conference in person like it did in the past, however having a virtual conference also has advantages especially in making it even more accessible to academics, researchers, and students.This year’s conference centers on the theme “Research and the Flourishing of Humanity amid Complexities” to celebrate the findings and products of research across different fields, reflective of the evolution of humanity. The conference highlights research as both a product of this evolution, an...

City PIO photoA multi-purpose evacuation center worth P39.5 million was blessed and officially turned over by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VI to Barangay Taculing on Thursday, March 3.The structure, which sits on a 1,400 square meter lot, comes complete with basic amenities such as a reception area, mess hall, kitchen, laundry area, toilet and bath, play area for the kids, storage room, an admin office, recreation room, electrical room, basketball court, prayer room, breastfeeding room, clinic, conjugal room and consultation room, a press release from the Bacolod City Public Information Office said.“I am happy that the DPWH has built this evacuation center in a location that is close to the community”, Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia said."Center...

Favorite Music Radio (FMR) 91.1 MHz on the radio dial hits the airwaves of Bacolod City as it goes on air 24 hours this week.FMR Bacolod is the 38th provincial station of the Philippine Collective Media Corp. (PCMC) that started in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country, a press release said.Named station manager is Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa, former ABS-CBN host and producer. A Marketing Management graduate of the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod Arcolas brings with her a wealth of experience in broadcast production, events management and corporate affairs management.“FMR 91.1 Bacolod brings to the Metro Bacolod audience and music enthusiasts the freshest look, widest reach and a whole new experience in FM programming with innovative touches. We offer an added FMR app ...

Don Bosco Technical Institute students undergoing their in-plant training under a partnership program with Victorias Milling Company.*Seven students of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) started their rigorous training in handling heavy equipment at the Victorias Milling Company Inc. as part of the partnership agreement between the sugar mill and the academic institution.In this collaborative program DBTI students taking up Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET), which is a registered course of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) program of the government, will have in-plant training and access to heavy equipment that will give them experience for post-course employment, a VMC press release said.The students are Arnold Espadilla Jr., Jul...

A 32-year-old nun needs financial help to undergo an urgent kidney transplant.Sister Psyche Esclamada Examen is a member of the Servants of Mary congregation who care for the poor who are sick in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City.She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease four years ago.“My two kidneys are smaller than the normal size and are unable to function properly as time passes,” she said.She is taking oral medications to slow down the deterioration of her kidneys, and undergoes regular laboratory tests and consultations with her doctor.“Only 17 percent of my kidneys were working during my latest visit to my nephrologist who advised me to undergo dialysis or have a kidney transplant,” Sister Psyche said.She wants to have a kidney transplant but it will be ...