A reservist guard at the Dr. Pablo. O. Torre Memorial Hospital in Bacolod City was cited for his honesty in returning an envelope containing cash, a press release from the hospital said.

Syrel Cañezares, the security guard, saw several P500 bills in an envelope which he endorsed to shift supervisor Arnold Talorong.

The cash totaled P11,000 and belonged to Sister Linda Tanalgo, administrator of the St. Paul's Hospital in Iloilo City who attended a retreat at the Carmelite Monastery in Bacolod, the press release said.

Cañezares was commended by both the Dr. Pablo. O. Torre Memorial Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital for his honesty, it also said.

Meanwhile, the Riverside Diabetes Wellness Club will have an ankle-brachial index test (foot doppler) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. today and interested parties may call Tel. No. 432-7624, for more details, the press release added.*

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Bike fun ride to save
seas set tomorrow

The "Save our Seas Bike Fun Ride" will be held at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow starting at the Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City, a press release from organizers headed by Dave Gamboa said.

The event is a campaign for the protection of the seas and focusing on the effects of the recent oil spill when MV Solar I sank on Guimaras island, it said. Negros Occidental, being a coastal province, yields 60 percent of fish products and the effects of the oil spill is still imminent, it added. It also said that an aerial view of the seas on Guimaras shows that approximately seven coastal barangays have been directly hit by the oil.*

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Bike fun ride to save
seas set tomorrow

Seventeen indigents families were adopted by different sponsors at the Adopt-A-Family program during the Family Day celebration on the theme "Bida ka, Pamilyang Pilipino" in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental yesterday, a press release from the city said.

Selected families from Brgys. 1 to 9, Talubangi, Linao, Salong, Camansi, Binicuil, Daan Banua, Camugao and Hilamonan were given gifts and provided with free snacks and lunch by their sponsors.

A motorcade around the city kicked off the celebration, followed by an opening program at the city plaza with Mayor Pedro Zayco, Jr. giving the inspirational message with Adelina Tomaro, CSWD officer, welcoming the participants, the press release said.

The Pag-asa Youth Assocation of the Philippines Theater Group presented a play that deals on communication problem between parents and children.

Parlor games participated in by the members of the families were also held.

The sponsors were the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Lions Club of Kabankalan, Kabankalan "Molasses" Jaycees, Department of Education, Liga ng mga Barangay, Rotary Club of Kabankalan, Day Care Workers Association, Zayco Family, Barangay Health Workers Federation, Temple Ace Academy, Kabankalan "Bangkal" Jaycees, PCAG, ERPAT Federation, Kabankalan Catholic College, Fellowship Baptist College, Fortress College and the Anacan family, the press release said.

An alternative medicine and first aid demonstration to the participants was also conducted, it added.*

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Kid star winners announced

Winners of the 2nd Pharmaton Kiddi Star 2006 were awarded at the Gaisano Supermall in Bacolod City recently, a press release from the sponsor said.

Blessyl Renee Malabor of Isabela Elementary School was first place in Acting followed by Ma. Danielle Aubrey Amen second, and Mariah Aleja Amen as third.

Jagnelle Temana of ETCS II won in the Belly Dance, along with Justine Arla Gustilo, second, the press release said. In Vocal Solo winner were Raymund Cris Garcia (St. Theresa's Academy, Silay City), first; Nimrod Diaz, and Jay Benedict Alfaras, second and Christianne Andrea Jerez, third. The event was sponsored by Pharmaton, and supported by Grace Ortiz, and Key Account Specialist, the press release added.*

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