Star of the Manila production of “Kinky Boots” Laurence Mossman and Miss Earth-Air 2012 Stephany Stephanowitz were recently selected to represent New Placenta beauty products on parent company Psalmstre’s #FreeHugs promotional tour. “I am happy to have Laurence and Stephany as part of our New Placenta family,” said Psalmstre President Jaime V. Acosta. “Given their …
COMMUNITY
Fil-Chinese commerce group in Bacolod City today
Philippine-Chinese ChaoShan Youth Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Lim recently penned a letter to Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, informing him his group, along with a 20-member Overseas Chinese Trade and Investment Mission delegation, would be arriving in the city today, July 31. “We hope our visit will promote further cooperation between [the] Philippines and …
DepEd holding seminar on information, education, communication
A three-day seminar focused on information, education, and communication (IEC) opened earlier this week by the Department of Education (DepEd) schools division. The program aims to develop a better understanding of DepEd programs. On opening day, communication strategy was discussed by television media practitioner Marty Go, Dr. Ernesto Malvas, and Marsha Montalvo of the SMX …
City solid waste team conducts information drive in Brgy. 30
The Bacolod City Solid Waste Action Team conducted an information education campaign in Barangay 30, yesterday. The event was the first of several planned throughout the Bacolod City’s 61 barangays. The team focused on promoting the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy, in order to implement RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of …
Dance Fest semifinals at SM City Bacolod this weekend
The Dance Fest semifinals will take place this weekend, Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m. at the SM City Bacolod north atrium. Out of an initial 40 dance crews that entered the contest earlier this month, the 10 best groups will take the stage. Among the semifinalists are Breaktime, Yuri, Delta Heatwaves, Skip Dance Fam, …
Water Advisory Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) regrets to inform the consuming public no water supply and turbid water will be experienced in some portions of the service area, due to a scheduled Ceneco power interruption. Schedule: Saturday (July 29) and Sunday (July 30), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas Affected: Barangays Bata and Banago, …
AdMU, Perlas-BanKo to play exhibition volleyball game next month at STI-WNU
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The ladies’ volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University and Perlas-BanKo are scheduled to play an exhibition match at STI-West Negros University on August 21. Former local talents are expected to participate, including former St. John Institute (SJI) athletes Kassandra and Candice Gequillana for AdMU and former University of St. …
Mayor in Taguig City for ASEAN Mayors Forum
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia is currently in Taguig City to attend the 3rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Mayors Forum, which is scheduled to end today, July 28. “We must position Bacolod to prepare for ASEAN integration,” said the mayor. “Our people must be made conscious and ready for new realities.” The forum …
Local CENROs undergo coral assessment training
The Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENRO) of Cadiz City and Sagay City underwent training on coral assessment and recently conducted a coral assessment in the Sagay Marine Reserve. The five-day training included lectures from marine biologists, academic professors, and experts and technical staff from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Negros Island Region …
Local OFW group holds general assembly
The Bacolod City Overseas Filipino Workers Association (BACOFWA) held its first general assembly at the old City Hall recently. The association seeks to address issues and concerns pertaining to OFWs. The group also elected officers during the meeting Deborah Ponte was elected president; Rene Montelibano – vice president; Jiorlyn Montecastro – secretary; Evelyn Donesa – …