The Beta Sigma Fraternity recently held its residents assembly and induction of officers for school year 2007-2008 on the theme "Brotherhood at its finest," at the Benjamin Hall, in Bacolod City, a press release from the group said.

Inducted by Arleen Medina, president of the Beta Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association of Negros Occidental, were Stanley Bryan Yee - grand princep, Joseph Andrew Alipato, first vice grand princep, Juan Carlos Corteza - second vice grand princep - Jeno Tamaño - master of the rolls, Ryan Retobis - assistant master of the rolls, Louie Jess Bato-on - chamberlain, Ivan Roger Bullos - guardian of the coffers, Martin John Salazar - assistant guardian of the coffers, Sabas James Nobleza - keeper of the chattels, Brian Buenconsejo - herald, and Von Karlo de Paula - wielders of the sword.

The group is composed of young men from different colleges and universities in Bacolod City, who are active in community and civic works. They conducted a synchronized national blood-letting day on July 8, in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross, the press release also said.

Present at the event were members of the alumni association of the fraternity, and Sigma Beta Alumni Associations members, the press release added.*

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Blood month marked

The Philippine National Red Cross Negros Occidental-Bacolod City chapter is celebrating July as Blood Donor's Month on the theme "Safe Blood for Safe Motherhood," a press release from the group said.

The theme aims to highlight the vital role that blood donors play in saving the lives of thousands of mothers and their newborn, the press release said.

Studies show that each year more than 500,000 women die needlessly during pregnancy or childbirth due to severe bleeding, and this contributes to up to 44 percent of maternal deaths.

The PNRC has lined up activities for this month, which include a series of mass blood-letting all over Negros Occidental, in coordination with Provincial Health Office and other local health offices, the press release said.

The celebration is also aimed at raising public awareness on the need for safe blood and the importance of regular blood donation, the press release added.*

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Nihongo workshop
set in Cebu

A free Nihongo Teachers' workshop in the Visayas will be held July 27, 1 to 5 p.m., at the Conference Room, Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. 5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M.L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City, a press release from the Japan Foundation Manila said.

The workshop on the theme "Discover the secret of using 'Minna no Nihongo' more affectivity" is jointly organized by the Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. and JFM.

Twenty-give participants will be accommodated who should be teachers, who are presently teaching Nihongo in universities, high school, language schools, and training centers from western, central and eastern Visayas, the press release said. Workshop coordinators are Toru Hoshi and Natsumi Waguri.

Deadline for registration is on July 24.

For registration and inquiries, interested parties may call the Japanese Association Cebu at Tel. Nos. 032-343-7662, fax (032-343-7663), or email: jaci@pacific, net.ph, the press release added.*

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