Gov. Joseph Marañon led the celebration of the 33rd Nutrition Month on the theme, "Healthy Lifestyle ng Kabataan, Landas sa Kinabukasan," in ceremonies held Monday, at the Negros Occidental Multi-purpose Activity Center in Bacolod City a capitol press release said.

It was attended by officials and employees from the Capitol and the Department of Education. The celebration started with a Mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Nitoel Soriano of the Diocese of Bacolod, followed by a program with regional nutritionist Marilyn Tumilba of the Western Visayas Center for Health and Development, as the keynote speaker.

Marañon said the provincial government is supportive of the nutrition programs for Negrenses, invalidating claims that the province has malnutrition cases, the press release said.*

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People & Events Title 2

The Buddha's Light International Association Bacolod Chapter announced the winners for its "Care for The Earth, Let Love Fly" on-the- spot drawing contest held Sunday, at the Yuan Thong Temple in Bacolod City, a press release from the group said.

The winners are: in Category A - 1st prize - Danielle Denisse Duro of Jack & Jill School; 2nd prize - Marje Beatric Padilla of La Consolacion College; and 3rd prize - June Naries Abellar of St. Scholastica Academy. Consolation prizes were given to Kim Chan Hee (SSA); Iasaiahnna Paula Genzola (SSA); and Carl Locson (LCC).

Category B 1st to 3rd prize winners, respectively, were Angeline Diaz (LCC), Kathleen Ababao (University of Negros Occidenta.-Recoletos); and Anya Marie Louise Benedicto (SSA).

Consolation prizes were given to Alyssa Marie Lobaton (USLS-IS); Lyka Huilar (Bacolod Tay Tung High School); and Mary Natalie Ampil (SSA).

The 1st to 3rd prize winners in Category C respectively went to Paolo Emmanuel Betita (St. Joseph High School); Abigail Kristy Javellana (Tay Tung) and Ellani Huilar (Tay Tung).

Consolation prizes went to Hannah Therese Sayson (SSA), Mel Rose Aguilar (LCC), and Margheri Baylin (SSA).

Charlie Co, Eduardo Vasquez, and Robert de Arco were members of the board of judges. Cash prizes, certificate and souvenirs were awarded to the winners, the press release added.*

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Stroke lay forum set

A Stroke Lay Forum to increase public awareness about stroke prevention and management will be held 1 to 4 p.m. July 19, at the Provincial Multipurpose Gym near the Capitol Lagoon, in Bacolod City, a press release from organizers said.

The activity is one of the highlights of the 2007 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week celebration. It is jointly spearheaded by the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Visayas and the Negros Occidental Rehabilitation Foundation Inc., in cooperation with a corporate sponsor.

Lecturers and panelists are Drs. Primitivo Cammayo - NORFI medical director; Filipinas Ganchoon, PARM-Visayas, WV regional coordinator; Manuel Gayoles Jr. (1st vice president, PARM; Andrew Sanchez - NORFI medical officer; and Wilson Tulmo (chairman, University of St. La Salle College of Medicine, Department of Neurology), the press release said.

Registration is free for the first 500 participants, and the first 200 participants older than 40 years old will also avail of free random blood sugar, and cholesterol and circulation testings. Those who wish for more information may call Tel. No. 7097887, the press release added.*

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Inaugural session held

Mayor Pedro Zayco Jr. delivered his state of Kabankalan address at the inaugural session Tuesday of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Kabankalan that was opened by Vice Mayor Anacan, a press release from the city government said.

Zayco enumerated the projects his administration will implement in his last term as mayor that includes the construction of a huge sports center. Zayco, assisted by Councilors Raul Rivera and Mamerto Mayoga, Jr. gave plaques of appreciation to outgoing SP members Efren Gaspillo, Gina Genesera, Procopio Lescano and Andrremoore Limsiaco.

Major Calixto Magubat, the new chief of police of Kabankalan, was also introduced and gave a short message to the council. Mabugat swapped assignments with Chief Insp. Roderick Alba, now assigned in Silay City, the press release said.

City government department heads, barangay captains and kagawads attended the session. A fellowship lunch followed the session.*

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