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More or less 6,000 STIers took part in the opening day of the Bacolod leg of the 25th National Youth Convention at the SMX Convention Center on March 21, Thursday. The NYC dubbed, “VibeShift: Find Your Meaning — Embracing Uniqueness, Amplifying Passion, and Discovering Meaningful Impact,” is aligned with STI’s mission to empower students and motivate them to aim for excellence, a press release said.  Richthofen De Jesus, psychologist, discussed the importance of taking care of one’s mental health. De Jesus explained to STIers that one’s mental health depends on his or her current circumstance. He cited stress as one of the major triggers of mental illness. He also stressed how important it is for students to be careful when choosing their circle.  “Lear...

Rose Ann Reosura, Councilor Pedong Villarosa, Tadazawa Tadashi, Iwagana Norihide, Mayor Victor Gerardo Rojas, Rotary Club of Kyoto president Masaru Ohta, Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura, Councilor Kedy Yu, Councilor Hernan Alentana, Dr. Raymund Antonio Baliguas and Leah J. Tinsay (l-r) during the Murcia courtesy call on Monday.*Members of the Rotary Club of Kyoto in Japan held their first fellowship meeting with the Rotary clubs of Silay and Bacolod-Marapara at L‘Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Sunday, Nov. 19.The Rotary Club of Kyoto is headed by their president Masaru Ohta.The Japanese Rotarians also paid a courtesy call to Murcia Mayor Victor Gerardo Rojas, Vice Mayor Johnny Reosura and the Sangguniang Bayan members in Murcia on Monday.Tom Solano, Erick Aguilar, Rotary Club of...

Silliman University (SU) English faculty member Assistant Prof. Ian Fermin Casocot won second place in three literary genres of the 2023 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Contest.His entry, “Don’t Follow Me, I Don’t Even Know Where I’m Going” was adjudged second place for the short story category.“The Midsummer of Manuel Arguilla,” his entry for the one-act play category, also won second place.His third second place win is for his poem, “Bisaya for All That We Gugma,” for the Poetry Written for Children Category.He will receive his awards in a ceremony to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center on November 27.Casocot has won many writing awards, including several Palanca Awards. He teaches literature and creative writing courses in SU and i...

Coke Studio Philippines is taking the MassKara Festival to new heights on Sunday, October 22.The Sunset Stage at North Capitol Road in Bacolod City will transform into the ultimate party hub, a press released from Coca-Cola Philippines said.Headlined by Popstar Royalty, Sarah Geronimo, and Coke Studio Season 7 artist Playertwo, it also features local talents like Ferdinand Aragon, the Aire Band, and Mojo Nova.The Coke Studio is a platform for true borderless collisions among emerging and established music artists from all over the world. It provides a unique opportunity for artists to experiment with sounds from different cultures, fuse genres to create new music and reach global audiences, the press release said.*

Almost 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country are expected to join the Masskara and 67th Visayas Unity Ride, which roars off Saturday, October 14, from the BREDCO Reclamation Area, Bacolod City.“All big and small motorbike riders are welcome to join tomorrow’s Masskara and 67th Visayas Unity Ride. We are inviting all our fellow motorcycle enthusiasts to join our fun-filled ride and other festive activities. Registration is still open,” said Em Ocampo, chairman of this year’s event.The Thunderbugs Bacolod Motorcycle Club, one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the country founded in 1964, has been hosting this annual event since 2012 as the club’s contribution to the world-famous MassKara Festival of the City of Smiles. The event has attracted an average of 1,000 bike...