The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Board-Region VI (DENR-EMB-6) recently granted the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) an environmental compliance certificate (ECC), which are required for certain projects to proceed. The certification, which cleared the way for the school’s UNO-R Campus Site Development Project, makes UNO-R the first school in the province to …
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Isuzu Philippines holds 2019 Isuzu Service Skills Olympics
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) held its Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) last June 1 at IPC Plant at the Laguna Technopark in Biñan, Laguna. On its 14th year, ISSO has been competitive and was definitely a fierce one as each participant evidently did not hold back in showcasing their skills and knowledge in service. The …
Remembering the sacrifices of our heroes who fought for our freedom
Story and photos by Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga This Independence Day I cannot help imagine the sacrifices made by our ancestors that gave us the freedoms we enjoy today. When I visited my father’s home in the province of Tarlac last summer, I decided, as part of our itinerary, we have to visit the Death …
An adventure through Negros Oriental
Drove down to Negros Oriental last Thursday via Kabankalan City and Mabinay and I arrived in Bais City in three hours; got to Dumaguete City an hour later. While in the city, I dined with Mayor Felipe Remollo, City Tourism Officer Jacqueline Veloso-Antonio, and human resources head Dinno Depositario. I first met the mayor during …
10 vie for Little Lin-ay sang Sagay
The Little Lin-ay sang Sagay pageant, an event of the Sagay City Charter Day celebration, is scheduled to take place this weekend, June 9, at the Sagay City gym. According to Sinigayan Choreographers and Designers Association Vice President Archel Lacre, the pageant seeks to provide a venue for young girls to present their skills; along …
The Edge, ruins, and parola
Story and photos by Emmanuel Canto The Convention Baptist Young Adults Fellowship of the Philippines concluded last weekend at the Maribert Inland Resort in Pontevedra, Capiz – a town famous for cheap alimango. Meanwhile, Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines;” however, some locals have a different …
‘I Love Isuzu’ campaign shifts to Sta. Rosa, as the D-MAX Boondock debuts in ‘Open House’
A month after the festive and successful launch of the “I Love Isuzu” campaign last April 25 at the Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) shifts the celebration a bit further south at Isuzu Santa Rosa. The focus of the “Open House” has now been the launch of the new Isuzu …
Lenovo opens first exclusive service center in the Philippines
Featuring Premium Care and Accidental Damage Protection support Leading technology company Lenovo recently inaugurated its first exclusive standalone service center in the country to further cater to the support needs of its customers in the Philippines. Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager Michael Ngan says that the decision to create an exclusive service center is …
Brigada Eskwela 2019
SM City Bacolod adopts Rizal Elementary School As part of the annual Brigada Eskwela, which gathers students, parents, teachers, among others to conduct cleaning, painting, and minor repair work to local schools, SM City Bacolod adopted Bacolod City’s Rizal Elementary School and recently took part in maintenance activities for the school. Volunteers, comprised of various …
Toyota Prius: Pioneer of hybrid electrification in the PH
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is actively working towards a more sustainable future by raising awareness and educating the public on the inevitable global shift of the auto industry from traditional petrol engines to electric vehicles. Paving the way for modern electrification, TMP aims for the wider adoption of its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology, …