As part of GSIS’ corporate social responsibility, in partnership with the Department of Education, GSIS Bacolod Branch Manager Glorietta Dublas turned over a computer package – 4 laptops, 5 50-inch Smart TVs, 3 printers, 4 desktop computers – and other
Art Cove, the art gallery nestled within Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, is thrilled to announce the opening of “Echoes of the Forest: A visual ode to nature,” a solo exhibition by the Negrosanon visual artist Revo Yanson which opened
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A book of poetry written by local poets from Bacolod City and other cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental, was recently launched at the Art Cove of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. Titled “Hut;k” (silent cry),
My fellow Catholics, we are smack in the middle of the Lenten Season. In parts of Europe, people celebrate heartily before the start of Lent, commemorated by Ash Wednesday. In the German-speaking region (i.e., Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and parts of
The Bible League Philippines (BLP) recently conducted a 2-day seminar and training on children and youth ministries, Discipleship, Leadership, and a Bible-based Literacy Program, a press release from the organizers said. More than 70 participants attended the seminar which was
The BingoPlus Night 2024 was hosted on March 1, in celebration of another year of success and growth. In commemoration of reaching a significant milestone, BingoPlus pulled all the stops to put together an anniversary event that everyone could enjoy
Two things caught my interest at the 11th Agribusiness Trade Fair at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum Parking Lot in Bacolod City last week: the different food products made of rabbit meat and the microgreens. I was hesitant
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bacolod inducted its new set of officers for 2024 to 2025, in rites held at the Marie, Base Function Hall in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City recently. Now in its 76th year, JCI Bacolod remains true
• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The City Government of Bacolod, through the Tourism Operations Office, in partnership with Megaworld Bacolod, and the Art Association of Bacolod Negros (AABN), commemorated National Arts Month from February 27 to March 1 by showcasing the
In the heart of Art Month, a remarkable collaboration has emerged, weaving together the talents of Artisticrew, the compassionate mission of BACH Project PH, and the visionary eye of Kris Kring Photography, a press release from the organizers said. This
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday called for a prompt and peaceful resolution to the recent seizure by Iranian authorities of a Portuguese-flagged container ship, which included four Filipino seafarers among its crew, a press release from the House of
Victorias City is empowering its local carabao dairy production industry with the inauguration of Dairy Box and Carabao Pen at the Bangga Daan Satellite Market and Hda. San Antonio, respectively, on April 18. The Dairy Box located at Barangay I
BEST OF FESTIVALS. The Sidlak Kadalag-an Festival of Victorias City was named champion in the city category of the Panaad sa Negros Best of Festival Dances competition on Monday.*Andrew Altarejos photo
Park Inn by Radisson proudly announces the appointment of two culinary virtuosos to spearhead its gastronomic endeavors in Bacolod and Iloilo, a press release from the hotel management said. Chef Rufino “Fines” Dungca Jr. assumes the role of Executive Chef
A hundred political prisoners in Negros island will hold another 24-hour fast this coming today to call on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) National Office to press on with its initial efforts for a thorough and impartial investigation on
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A two-month-old infant died, feared to be a probable case of pertussis, or whooping cough, as the number of cases of the contagious respiratory illness have risen to eight in Negros Occidental, as of April 16,
