Press Release

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Negros Island Region (NIR) and the Association of Negros Producers Inc. (ANP) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on August 12, 2025, marking a significant milestone in skills development for the creative sector. This partnership establishes the Negros Industry TVET Board, a pioneering initiative for TESDA NIR.The agreement, in accordance with Section 26 of Republic Act No. 7796 (the TESDA Act of 1994) and Section 7, Rule VI of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), aims to foster direct participation of employers and workers in the design and implementation of skills development schemes. The ANP will serve as the umbrella organization, harmonizing Creative Sector TVET requirements through co...

Councilor Caesar Distrito*The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City has passed a resolution urging the City Population Office (POPCOM) and the City Health Office (CHO) to develop and implement aggressive, data-driven population control programs.This move is aimed at addressing rising population concerns and the alarming rates of teenage and unplanned pregnancies, a press release said.Authored by Councilor  Caesar  Distrito, the resolution highlights the growing strain on public resources caused by continued population growth. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s population reached over 112 million as of July 2024, an increase of nearly 3.7 million since 2020.The resolution emphasizes that even modest population growth inc...

        Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the Executive Briefing on the State of Governance and Development Situation of the province with local government officials at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City on  Wednesday, July 30.        The activity, initiated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in coordination with the Office of the Provincial Administrator and the Provincial Planning and Development Office, is in compliance with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-016.The memorandum  calls for the formal turnover ceremony for incoming local officials to include comprehensive briefings on Governance Assessment Report, duties and responsibilities, operational protoc...

Paint it Forward. Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines Rahul Jolly, led the service activity alongside the Senior Leadership Team. Together, they repainted homes in TP’s vibrant colors, refreshing the living spaces of the families at the TP VillageTP in the Philippines, spearheaded by its Senior Leadership Team, dedicated a full day of community service at its TP Village in Tanay, Rizal, coinciding with the company’s 29th year of operations in the country.TP, through Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation, its official corporate social responsibility arm, partnered with a non-government organization to help residents who were devastated and displaced by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) in 2009.With support from the global Teleperformance Group, TP volunteers started building...

In the run up to the holiday season, McDonald’s is launching its first-ever reusable cups with its Holiday Christmas Collection line that will have fans and collectors of all things McDonald’s excited.As an added bonus, these new McDonald’s cups are reusable, encouraging more Filipinos to shift to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, a press release from the firm said.Fans can have a first access to these starting October 30 to November 3 via the McDo App. Then, from November 4 to 15, McDonald’s stores nationwide will have these available via front counter dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and McDelivery, it said.Every reusable cup is uniquely designed with McDonald’s iconography featuring bright and fun graphics that embody the brand’s feel-good personality. Perfect for both hot or col...

JCI Bacolod made an outstanding mark at the 44th JCI Philippines - Visayas Area Conference in Tagbilaran, Bohol on Sept 6 to 8.The chapter sent 11 delegates, securing over 10 prestigious awards, further solidifying its leadership in the region, a press release from JCI said.Among the chapters in the Area 4 of the JCI Philippines, JCI Bacolod was hailed as the chapter with the most bids submitted, with an impressive total of 31 entries.This exceptional achievement led them to secure 7 Quadro Awards, 3 Bana-ag Awards, and 9 nominations for Top 5 Bids, the press release said.The chapter also earned the titles of “Top 2” in the Top 20 Local Organizations in the Visayas and Chapter with the Most Bids Submitted.Rica Joyce Orense was named the Most Outstanding Regional Skills ...

Resetting your modem can be a simple yet effective way to solve many common internet issues. Whether you’re experiencing slow speeds, or intermittent connections, or your WiFi just isn’t working as it should, a quick reset can often do the trick.To see if your modem needs a reset, check its lights. If the LOS or third light from the left is red, that means there’s no connection. If the PON or second light from the left is not on or is blinking, you may have connection issues. In both cases, a reset may do the trick to bring your modem back to life, a Globe press release said.Globe At Home shows you five easy steps to get your modem back in action:Step 1: Turn off and unplug your modemStart by turning off your modem. Most modems have a power button located on the back or side of...

As music, art, and fashion from the ‘90s and 2000s have made a comeback and are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, McDonald’s Philippines releases new collectible glasses that are a timely tribute to these exciting and unforgettable decades.More than collector’s items, these glasses unlock some of our fans’ favorite McDonald’s memories, a press release from the firm said. .The glasses feature toy designs from its most iconic collaborations with Coca-Cola, Mattel, and Universal and its very own releases from years past. They include Shrek/Minions, Barbie/Hot Wheels, McDonald’s/Nanoblock, and McDonald’s/Coca-Cola.This unique collection is not just owning a piece of the past, but celebrating decades of McDonald’s history, with each glass capturing the essence of the earlier ...