Human resources concerns for the information and communications technology sector of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental will be the focus of the 2nd Bacolod City ICT Educational Fair on Dec. 11 to 13, 2006 at Robinsons Place Bacolod.

The Bacolod Information Technology Focus Team chaired by Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue said in a press release from her office.

At least eighteen schools in the city and province will participate as exhibitors in the three-day event which will also feature hands-on activities, actual simulation and demonstration for wi-fi and VOIP services, inter-school ICT quiz, on-the-spot web page design and inter-call center competitions, the press release said.

Act vs. Colet mining,
group urges Capitol

A group opposing the operation of Colet Mining in southern Negros Occidental yesterday called on the provincial government to act on their demand.

The group of Greg Ratin, secretary general of the Defend Patrimony South Negros, met with Negros Occidental Board Member Reynaldo Depasucat, chairman of the Sangunnian Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to air their position. Ratin said Colet should not be allowed to operate because it will cause more damage than what Philix and Maricalum mining had done to Sipalay City.

He claimed that 10 hectares of farmlands have so far been affected by the Colet exploration and water acidity has risen and that will endanger fish life.

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