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More than 1,500 relief packs consisting of rice, loaf bread, canned goods, packs of noodles and bottles of water were distributed to heavily affected flood victims in various lowland barangays in Silay City this week.It can be recalled that residents greeted the New Year with floods. Also hit were the cities of Talisay and Victorias.In a concerted effort, headed by Board Member and Silay City councilor Ryan Gamboa, together with Councilors Denden Velez, Max Javelona and Lyndon Bernardo, through their Share-A-Meal program, the team immediately responded that dreadful morning with hot meals and food for the flood victims.The packing and distribution of food items were also made possible through the effort of the Share-A-Meal Team, which has since been very busy during the Covid-1...

Capitol photoGov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has directed the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) to extend assistance to the local government units in Northern Negros, which were adversely stricken by floods brought about by monsoon rains that also affected many regions of the country.The PSWDO provided relief assistance to augment the aid and basic services provided by the respective LGUs, after the conduct of massive evacuation, a press release from the Capitol said.PSWDO personnel initially distributed relief items such as boxes of bottled water, 50 boxes of sardines, 75 sacks of rice, and sets of non-food items that included blankets, towels, plastic mats, tarpaulins, among others.A PSWDO Report said there are 59 affected barangays from the cities of Tali...

The book “Negrense Heritage Cooking”, a project of the Slow Food Community of Negros Island together with Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat, will be launched at Casa Gamboa in Silay City, Negros Occidental, on January 19, Ramon Uy Jr. said today.The book documents Negrense heirloom dishes, culinary traditions, recipes of local ingredients that have been forgotten, as well as recipes in times of crisis. It is an 82 page book that will include 19 illustrations.In line with this event, there will also be a food tasting prepared by Slow Food Community of Negros Chefs, Uy said.The book was produced in partnership with Negros Museum, province of Negros Occidental, and the Department of Tourism Region 6.*

Bacolod PIO photoThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) — Bacolod-Negros Occidental Chapter provided food assistance to 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the Bacolod City Government Center lobby on January 8.The distribution of the food packs was part of a simultaneous nationwide program of the Red Cross, initiated by PRC chief executive officer and chairman Senator Richard Gordon, PRC secretary general Elizabeth Zavalla, chapter administrators, and department heads, a press release from the Bacolod Public Information Office said today, January 12.In Bacolod, it was led by local chapter chairman Carlos Ganihong and their Board of Directors, which include City Administrator Em Ang, Joel Chua, Arthur Yap, and Chapter Administrator Rita Benita Mirasol.The selected PWD beneficiar...

City PIO photoThe Bacolod City government honored its 50 employees who have retired from the service in 2020, at a tribute at the Government Center, recently.Mayor Evelio Leonardia lauded the retirees for spending many productive years of their lives serving the City at rites held Thursday, a press release from the Bacolod Public Information Office, said today, January 10.‘You are part and parcel of Bacolod, and Bacolod would not be where it is today if not for your contributions,” the mayor told the retirees.“You have spent your precious time working for Bacolod. I wish you’ll now be able to live your life as you please. Spend as much time as you can with your family,” the mayor added.The retirees received tokens and plaques from the City, during the program organized ...

Rep. Ma. Lourdes “Marilou” Arroyo has initiated the distribution of wheelchairs to persons with disabilities in the 5th District of Negros Occidental.Sixty wheelchairs, 10 for each local government unit in the fifth district, were distributed to the beneficiaries, a press release from Arroyo’s office said today, January 7.The move was in response to the need of persons with disabilities who have no access to assistive devices, Arroyo, who chairs the House Committee on Persons with Disabilities, said.“I hope that these wheelchairs can help them with their daily mobility and productivity. I hope that I was able to put smiles on their faces," Arroyo said.Arroyo thanked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Governor Eugenio Lacson for supporting the initiative.*

The Bacolod Youth Alliance is leading a relief drive to help the flood victims in Negros Occidental.On New Year's Day, the cities of Silay, Victorias, and Talisay were ravaged by floods. While the waters have receded, Negrosanons still need immediate help, the group said.How can you help?1) You can donate financially or in-kind to Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc.[Monetary]China Banking Corporation - Bacolod Libertad BranchAccount Name: NEGROSANON YOUNG LEADERS INSTITUTE INC.Account Number: 1377 0000 7362Paypal: negrosanon@negrosanonyoungleaders.orgGCASH QR code is on the poster.[In Kind]You can donate in-kind. Drop them off at the following address:11 Mabini Street, Barangay 25, Bacolod City2) Donate books to BugayYou can donate your pre-loved or new books to Cha...

Talisay DRRMO photoYouth group Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI) is mounting a campaign to raise funds to aid flood victims in Victorias, Silay, and Talisay cities.Thousands of residents were affected by the flooding in the cities of Victorias, Talisay, and Silay cities and EB Magalona town.“It is our desire to respond as quickly as we can to help Negrosanons cope with the disaster," Kevin Gaitan, executive director of NYLI said.“On January 2, we have distributed the first 100 relief packs to flood victims in Victorias City with the help of the SK Council in Barangay 1,” he added.Tatap Negrosanon, NYLI’s campaign aims to pool P650,000 to provide basic relief items to at least 2,000 families.“We believe that through our contributions, and shared goals, w...