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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.*

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.*

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.*

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...

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...

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...

BACH Project PH photoBacolod Animal Chance and Hope (BACH) Project PH, a non-profit organization on animal welfare, is calling the citizens to help with its adoption drive.In a Facebook post, the group announced that it will hold a “Clear the Pound” adoption drive on November 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “to save innocent lives.”They said, “we need to empty the pound before the scheduled euthanasia which is November 15th, the day after the adoption event.” (Read: Dogs on death row need help)“We are calling the attention of all the different animal rescue organizations and individual advocates here in Bacolod to please join us. We may belong to different groups but still, our hearts beat to the same beat - to advocate and save the voiceless and most neglected unit of our society...

Youth-led groups all over the country have organized a relief drive for the typhoon victims."Among Us Relief Initiative" is a loose and immediate alliance of nationwide student councils, organizations, and publications that aim to publicize, organize, and mobilize relief efforts for survivors of typhoons "Quinta," "Rolly," and "Siony," as well as to popularize the discussion on the climate crisis and disaster preparedness in the Philippines.For the local initiative, it was spearheaded by the Bacolod Youth Alliance and Handum.One can help by joining the "Barya sang Bacolod," a piso-drive for survivors and victims of Quinta, Rolly, and Siony. Donors can donate any amount to any of the channels that will be provided by the network.The proceeds of the donation drive will go to ...

Moises Padilla LGU photosLocal officials of Moises Padilla recently reached out to residents at far-flung Sitio Agogolo in Barangay Macagahay, as part of its effort of bringing the government closer to the people.Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo led the distribution of 30 sacks of rice, medicines, and lunch to the residents.Councilor Vincent Garcia also provided bond papers to Agogolo Elementary School while solar panels from Tatak Kalamay were also distributed to the residents.Also, 120 slippers, packed lunch, and snacks for the children were provided by Team Espada, Bacolod Hilux Group, and Team Ironman from Bacolod City.In a speech, Yulo thanked the provincial government for lending its bulldozer to the local government for the creation of the access road going to th...