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A Japanese national donated 250 piglets and 250 sacks
of feeds to residents of Silay City, Negros Occidental, Monday,
a press release from the city said.
The donation from Kimiko Inoue was received by
Mayor Carlo Gamban and Vice Mayor Jay Jalandoni, who assisted in
the distribution of piglets at the city plaza.
Inoue, who also gave an "especial rope" from Japan
was presented to city employees at the flag-raising ceremony, at
the Natalio Velez Sports and Cultural Center, and was given a plaque
of appreciation by Gamban, in behalf of Silaynons, the press release
added.*
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The faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences of
the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City recently held a tree-planting
activity in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, a press release
from the group said.
Nangka and mahagony seedlings were planted at
the site now known as the USLS CAS Park. The activity was adopted
after the teachers visited and donated books to the Sofronio Carmona
Memorial High School, the press release said.
Vice Mayor Marxlene de la Cruz welcomed the group
headed by Dean Gloria Fuentes, Mathematics Department chairperson
Angela Fatima Guzon, outreach coordinator Aileen Estanda, and in
the presence of school principal Benjie Gonzales at the turnover,
the press release added.*
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The Bacolod Christian Center will hold a raffle called
"Help Build a Dream, Win a Car Raffle" 3 p.m. Friday, in line with
its 53rd Center Week celebration, at the BCC campus grounds, in
Bacolod City, a press release from the school said.
Gov. Joseph Maraņon and Bureau of Internal Revenue
district officer Mansueta Rios will be the guests of honor. The
theme of the project is "Sustaining our Vision in Fulfilling God's
Mission."
A brand new 2006 Honda Civic is at stake in the
raffle, that hopes to raise funds to build additional classrooms
and a sports center for BCC students. The grand prize solicitor
will receive a cash prize and a one-year full scholarship grant
in the school. Second and third prize winners will receive entertainment
and kitchen showcases, respectively, and 10 winners will get consolation
prizes.
Activities yesterday were a Daybreak service, fun
day and sportsfest, and set today are the playground demonstration,
and rummage sale. Also scheduled are the variety show, and Science
and Makabayan exhibits, among others, the press release added.*
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faculty holds tree-planting