The Energy Development Corporation (EDC), as part of its 10M in 10 for a Greener Negros movement, will be conducting a tree-planting next week, August 22, in Barangay Lamogong, Manjuyod in Negros Oriental. 5,000 square meters of land has been set aside by Manjuyod Mayor Felix Sy for the project, where over 200 species of …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Solar-powered water system installed in Murcia
Sitio Mirasol, located in Murcia’s Barangay Caliban, recently receive a new solar-powered water system, which is expected to provide access to water for local residents. According to Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV) research head, Engr. Ace Zander Antonio, the system will pump up to 1,000 liters of water per hour from a local reservoir. …
DENR signs memorandum to continue finding solutions to pollution problems
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the organization Greening the Islands vowing to continue finding solutions to pollution problems throughout the country, starting with shuttered resort island Boracay. Together, they plan on coming up with “sustainable solutions” to ensure problems do not continue and accumulate as …
Guns, drugs recovered in San Carlos City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least three people were arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and San Carlos City police on Saturday after yielding illegal drugs and firearms during buy-bust operation in the city’s Barangay 5. Police identified the arrested as Raymund Dolino, Mark Carallas, and Cris John Talavero, all residents of the said …
Silliman University Medical Center chair discusses breastfeeding
Silliman University Medical Center Department of Pediatrics chair, Dr. Elminda Oracion, spoke during the recent Global Big Latch On 2018 event in Dumaguete City, where she discussed the benefits of breastfeeding. “For mothers, breastfeeding burns extra calories, so, it can help you lose pregnancy weight faster,” the department chair explained. “It releases the hormone oxytocin, …
Manjuyod tree-planting next week
he Energy Development Corporation (EDC), as part of its 10M in 10 for a Greener Negros movement, will be conducting a tree-planting next week, August 22, in Barangay Lamogong, Manjuyod in Negros Oriental. 5,000 square meters of land has been set aside by Manjuyod Mayor Felix Sy for the project, where over 200 species of trees …
VMC sets 6th interschool art tilt
On its 6th year, the Victorias Milling Company Foundation, in collaboration with Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) has set its 6th Interschool Art Competition in September. This year’s on-the-spot painting competition is open to all elementary and secondary student-artists all over Negros Island anchored on the theme, “Evolution.” The theme aims to drive the …
NegOcc eyeing another DILG Seal of Good Local Governance
The province of Negros Occidental is eyeing another Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) this 2018 after undergoing a national validation on Friday, August 10. Provincial Planning and Development Office head Ma. Lina Sanogal, who was among those who attended the session with the validators, said on Saturday that the province is hopeful about clinching …
Are you happy? My open letter to business owners
The faltering economy has made the task of balancing family and business more difficult than ever. Family members work longer hours and are aiming for a final push in the last month of the year to increase sales. I can only imagine the 4 weeks before December is probably horrendous, with business owners spending hours …
Commiserating with a fellow expat
Waiting at a departure gate at Mactan-Cebu International Airport last week, the airline representative announced boarding would commence shortly and passengers should remain seated until their row is called. Despite the boarding call only requesting first class, business class, mileage club members, along with those needing special assistance or those traveling with infants, a line …