Negros Occidental LGU signs MOA with the New Abanse Negrense IT Scholars of Mapúa Malayan Digital College

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, led by Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson, recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with a new batch of scholars under the Abanse Negrense Scholarship Program, powered by Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC). Through this agreement, the province now counts hundreds of its youth among MMDC’s growing community of scholars.

“Education is the foundation of progress, and information technology is the key that opens countless doors to the future. Together with our partners and scholars, we are building a more resilient, more competitive, and more inclusive Negros Occidental,” said Gov. Lacson.

DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation Bring Smiles on BingoPlus Day MassKara Festival with Grants for Education, Healthcare, and Livelihood in Negros Occidental

BingoPlus endorser, Piolo Pascual joins DigiPlus President
 and BingoPlus Foundation chairman Andy Tsui,
DigiPlus  Director and AB Leisure Exponent President
Jasper Vicencio and DigiPlus Vice President and BingoPlus
Foundation COO Celeste Jovenir in announcing the
Foundation’s beneficiaries across Negros Occidental
during BingoPlus Day in Bacolod.

In celebration of the vibrant MassKara Festival, DigiPlus and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, announced its commitments to deliver impactful grants and resources to the people of Negros Occidental during “BingoPlus Day” last October 20, 2024 in Bacolod City. Through initiatives supporting education, healthcare, and indigenous livelihoods, the Foundation demonstrated its commitment to uplifting communities and fostering inclusive development. With a total donation package of Php3 million, BingoPlus Foundation aims to make a lasting impact across the province.

Igniting Young Innovators – Robotics and Programming Enhanced in Cadiz 

One month on: World Vision assists more than 9,000 Typhoon Odette-affected families

World Vision supported more than 9,000 typhoon-affected families in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte

World Vision provided life-saving essentials including emergency shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits, water purification kits, food packs, and non-food items including mosquito nets and blankets.

World Vision is concerned with the wellbeing of the affected population especially children, as many communities are still reeling from the impact of the typhoon.

A month after Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) entered Philippine shores and left billions worth of agriculture and infrastructure damages, World Vision supported more than 9,000 families including 10,912 children with life-saving relief aid in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte.

Teleperformance Bacolod earns Certificate of Safety Seal

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia presents the
Certificate of Safety Seal to Teleperformance Bacolod
leadership team

Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, recently received its Certificate of Safety Seal for its business site located in Bacolod City. Mayor Evelio Leonardia presented the certification to Teleperformance Bacolod for its compliance to health and safety protocols against Covid-19.   

Now on its 15th year of operations in Bacolod, Teleperformance is the first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company in the city to receive a Certificate of Safety Seal from the city government. This certification is part of the Bacolod Safety Seal Committee initiatives to ensure that health and safety protocols are implemented in the conduct of business and trade in the city.  

Receiving the Safety Seal badge was Teleperformance Bacolod Site Director Andrea Resurreccion, together with Vice President for Operations Mark Andrada, Human Resources Director Claire Bedia, Human Resources Supervisor Marili Lim, and Facilities Manager Malvar Gualdrapa. Joining Mayor Leonardia in the ceremony was Bacolod City Economic Development Chair George Zulueta.  

Coming Home to Masskara with Coke Studio

Coca-Cola returns to Bacolod with music and a vision of a World Without Waste

This year’s Masskara Festival in Negros Occidental celebrated more color and more music as Coke Studio brought together the Negrenses and the artists of this year’s Coke Studio in one special stage, hyping up the volume and heat along Lacson Street.

The Coke Studio stage was headlined by singer and heartthrob Sam Concepcion, and local bands Cali Island and Aire Band. But more than the music festival, Coca-Cola Philippines also brought to the city of smiles its World Without Waste campaign which seeks to collect every bottle and can that it will produce by 2030, while also including recycled materials into its packaging.

Richard Gutierrez celebrates love month in Negros Oriental’s Tawo-Tawo Festival!

Other Kapuso stars in Iloilo, Cebu, GenSan, and Negros Occidental

This year’s love month is set to become a lot more memorable for all Kapuso fans in Negros Oriental as some of GMA Network’s hottest celebrities bannered by Kapuso Primetime Royalty Richard Gutierrez heat up the celebration of Bayawan City’s Tawo-Tawo Festival this Sunday, February 17.

“My Lady Boss” lead actor Richard will be joined by versatile actresses Chynna Ortaleza, Katrina Halili, and Andrea Torres in the colorful Float Parade which will be cruising along the major streets of Bayawan City from 1:00 PM onwards.

The merriment then continues at 7:00 PM via the Kapuso Night happening at the Integrated Business Center Hotel grounds, this time, with the participation of talented actor Gabby Eigenmann.