The 70 th anniversary kick-off party of NESCAFÉ was held recently in the weekly musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN, and featured an explosive number of stars singing the company jingle through the years, a press release from the management said.

Led by ASAP mainstay and NESCAFÈ talent Zsa-Zsa Padilla, the performers included artists who sang its jingles like multi-award winning song diva Kuh Ledesma, alternative and pop rock artists Barbie, Hale, Parokya ni Edgar, True Faith, MYMP and pop siren Nina.

They were joined by a star-studded ASAP roster that included Sarah Geronimo, Jed Madela, Erik Santos, Sheryn Regis, Rachel Ann Go, Mark Bautista and Christian Bautista.

Rounding out the dream cast were two of TV and film's brightest celebrities, product endorsers Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz, the press release said.

Zsa-Zsa introduced the segment in a talk show set-up, sharing warm cups of coffee with Toni, John Lloyd and Chito of Parokya ni Edgar.

The 15-minute musical segment began when the strains of Parokya's jingle came.

The number then stepped back further in time as Kuh Ledesma, sang her version of “One World of NESCAFÉ”.

Taking the number to a more upbeat tone were Barbie and ASAP super star Sarah Geronimo sang “Good Day”, followed by another upbeat number with True Faith, Jed Madela and Ronnie Liang singing “Sumasarap ang Gising”, the press release said.

Sharing the “One Moment” number were a powerhouse cast that included Hale, its latest endorsers, young balladeers Mark Bautista and Christian Bautista, Erik Santos and the dynamic duo of MYMP.

Following the boys was Nina who was joined by Sheryn Regis and Rachel Ann Go in singing “Simula,” which was originally sang by the pop siren a few years back.

But the most nostalgic number came when Zsa-Zsa Padilla sang “One World of NESCAFÉ,” the jingle she sang when she was just starting out in the music industry.

The segment was capped by the introduction of NESCAFÉ's newest song, “Tuloy ang Kwentuhan,” which was written specially for its anniversary, the press release added.*

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Medical missions set
for dental health month

The Philippine Dental Association – Negros Occidental Chapter celebrates the National Dental Health Month this February with free dental check ups in the cities of Cadiz and Bacolod , a press release from the group said.

With its officers and members, the group held a kick off ceremony of their month-long activity in Cadiz City hosted by Mayor Salvador Escalante.

A free dental check up was held Saturday in Barangay 36, Bacolod City and on Feb. 16, the group will be in Barangay Taculing for similar activity at 2 p.m.

Led by its president Dr. Frances Jan Cadagat, the PDA-Negros Occ. Chapter will hold its last free dental check up this month on Feb. 23 in Barangay Tangub, 2 p.m. , at Tangub gym.

The activity is sponsored by Colgate Philippines , the press release said.*

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VMC renovates schoolbuildings

Victorias Milling Co. Inc. recently turned over newly-renovated buildings of Vicmico Elementary School II, formerly North Negros Elementary School , to the school administration in Central Manapla , Negros Occidental, a VMC press release said.

VMC was represented at the ceremony by Abelardo Bugay, president, and Eva Vicencio-Rodriguez, legal and administrative services head, with Dr. Rosario Cantiller, district supervisor-Manapla; Ramon Pontino, teacher-in-charge, VMCES II: Celia Canal, president, VMCES II Teachers League; and VMCES II teaching and administrative staff.

Also present were local government officials of Manapla headed by Bobby Barrido and barangay officials led by Jerry Mendoza, and Lourdes Escalante, wife of Manapla Mayor Manolet Escalante, the press release said.

The renovation of the school buildings was part of the “Adopt a School” Program of VMC. Works that started in October last year included the repair of the 2-storey main building of the school that houses 12 classrooms, four annex buildings with a total of 13 classrooms, and three comfort rooms, the press release added.*

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Raffle winners named

A raffle draw called “Sparkling 45 Raffle Promo” was held Friday by Po's Marketing in Bacolod City , in celebration of its 45th anniversary in Negros island, a press release from the company said.

Trade and Industry representative Max Ravena and Amelita Ipao of the management witnessed the raffle.

Jaime Lu of Upper Motong, Dumaguete City won the grand prize Sony 25” CTV, component, refrigerator, DVD player, microwave oven, sala set and cellphone.

The second prize winner of a refrigerator, gas range, dining set, electric fan, flat iron and cellphone was Jose Contad of Cabanlutan, Bais City . The third prize winner of a refrigerator, dresser, leetec speaker with amplifier, 21” CTV, DVD player, electric fan and cellphone was Mary Ann Dayot of Libertad St. , Bacolod City, the press release said.

Consolation prize winners were: Wega Japan 14” CTV – Jean Trujillo, Bawis, Bacolod City; Wega Japan 14” CTV – Evelyn Ressurreccion, Ihaft Village, Bagagay, Dumaguete City; Minami DVD Player – Pamela Libo-on, Victorias City; Minami DVD Player – Rosalina Rector, Zamboangita, Negros Oriental; Nikon Electric Fan – Emalyn Peruelo, Sharina Heights; Nikon Electric Fan – Sheila Espiso, Valladolid; Minami Rice Cooker – Mario Llanera, Bais City; Minami Rice Cooker –Glenn Montepozo, Calong-Calong, Bacolod; National Star Rice Cooker – Jane Cabanlet, Dumaguete City; Minami Rice Cooker – Jomar Tarol, La Carlota City; Asahi Flat Iron – Rommel Robles, Bacolod; Asahi Flat Iron –Tomas Raglin Partosa, Zamboangita, Negros Oriental.

Those who won Smart card 300 were Ronilo Jardeleza, Lolita Grualdo, Nemesio Jocson Jr., Ma. Elnor Pava, and Rea Britania.

Winning cellcards were Ronilo Jardeleza, Lolita Grualdo, Nemesio Jocson Jr., Ma. Elnor Pava, Rea Britania, Crisanto Loma, Aileen Tuayon, Romeo Moleno, Roblo Repique, Mary Ann Padilla, Susan Pagalawan, Alicia Nobleza, Salvador Regacho, Aileen Carampatan and Dona Ortillo, the press release added.*

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