Applications for the search for “Hara Sang Negros 2008” is now open in the City of Kabankalan as part of its 32 nd Sinulog Festival to be held on Jan. 18, 2008, a press release from Kabankalan said.

Rogelio Diaz, head of the Sinulog beauty search committee, said the title was changed to “Hara sang Negros ” from Sinulog Queen in line with the decision of the pageant to go island-wide.

Diaz said that invitations are now forwarded to all local government units in Negros island to send their candidate. No screening is needed for candidates endorsed or recommended by their LGUs, the press release said.

The contest is open to contestants recommended and endorsed by their LGUs, who are between 15 and 22 years old, at least 5 feet 4 inches in height, and at least high school seniors of good moral character, among others.

The crown holder must be present to turn over the crown to the succeeding Hara sang Negros , a year after her reign.

Candidates not endorsed by her LGU should undergo screening at the Function Room of the city hall at 9 a.m. on Dec. 20, the press release added.*

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Sinulog Queen '07 Rogelie Catacutan will soon relinquish her crown to Hara Sang Negros '08.*

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IN MURCIA
Tinabuay streetdance tilt held

Seven contingents joined the Tinabu-ay 2007 street dance parade competition held in line with the fiesta of Murcia , in Negros Occidental, Saturday, a press release from the town said.

This year's champion was the Negros Occidental High School-Murcia Extension, which also won the Best in Costume and Props. At second and third places were the Lopez Jaena National High School-Minoyan Extension and Alegria National High School , respectively.

Other contingents were the Barangay Abu-Abo, Cansilayan National High School , La Consolacion Academy-Murcia, and Lopez Jaena National High School-Main.

The dance parade was on the theme “tabu” or the market for trade or barter, the press release said.

Rudy Reveche chaired the board of judges with Ismael Java, Jean Vale, Victoria Fontanilla and Christom Calanza as members.

Nonoy Leonida of Murcia and municipal accountant Arlene Espiso facilitated the dance parade. Mayor Esteban Coscolluela gave the awards to the winners, the press release added.*

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Cadiz wins solid
waste mgn't award3

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in cooperation with the National Solid Waste Management Commission through Executive Director Zoilo Andin Jr. has awarded Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. for his exemplary, outstanding and creative Solid Waste Management Enforcement through the “Kantahan sa Kalinisan” program.

The “Kantahan sa Kalinisan” is a waste management advocacy campaign launched in the city by the Advocacy Team, Market Operations Division and PNP led by Chief Insp. Jefferson Descallar last March to July 2007, a press release from Cadiz said.

Contestants brought 20 kilos of waste/garbage every week as one of the criteria which is 50 percent waste collection and 50 percent actual performance.

The award was given during the recent Second Waste Management Summit in Western Visayas held at Punta Villa Training Center Sto. Nino Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City , the press release added.*

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PICE, PICPA set
induction of officers

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Inc.-Negros Occidental Chapter will induct its new officers and directors, and will hold its Christmas party, 6 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Grand Regal Hotel, in Bacolod City , a press release from the group said.

It also announced the postponement of its raffle draw originally set Oct. 12, to Dec. 28.

PICE members may visit the PICE-NOC Secretariat at Door H, Saint Francis Compound, Lizares Avenue , in Bacolod , or call Tel. No. (034) 432-1728 for details, the press release said.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Negros Occidental chapter will hold a general membership meeting, Christmas party, and induction of officers, 6 p.m. Saturday, at Luxur's Place, Magsaysay Street , Bacolod , a PICPA press release said.

The event on the theme “Isang Pasko, Isang Pamilya, Isang PICPA,” will feature a raffle draw for 10 consolation prizes and the grand prize of a 2008 Toyota Vios.

PICPA members may call Tel. No. 434-7191 for inquiries, the press release added.*

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