A cultural show to showcase the output of a series of trainings and workshops by the Karatula, on the theme “Hugpungan: Kultura Mula at Tungo sa Malawak na Sambayanan” will be held tomorrow, in Bacolod City , a press release from organizers said.

The group, a national organization of youth artists and cultural workers, is celebrating its eight anniversary.

Members will also elect their new officers tomorrow afternoon, followed by a cultural march and rally. Interested parties may call Karatula regional coordinator Clarizza Singson at Tel. No. 0918-475-3277, the press release added.*

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DepEd holds reading fest

The Department of Education in Kabankalan City , Negros Occidental held its first Division Reading Festival Thursday and yesterday, a press release from Kabankalan said.

The activity kicked off with a parade participated in by pupils, students and teachers from the five districts in the city. Rizalino Tortosa, schools division superintendent, declared open the festival in program held at the Kabankalan Sports and Cultural Center .

The festival was aimed at inculcating the 5 Rs – reading, writing, replication, rational thinking and right conduct among the participants, the press release said.

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Elena Olvido, who gave the welcome remarks, emphasized the importance of literacy, and developing a reading culture.

Contests held on the first day were on spelling, read-a-thon, essay, and poem writing. Story-telling, character impersonation and verse choir competitions were conducted on the second day, the press release added.*

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TxtBacolod launched

A text service called “ TxtBacolod” was launched recently, where information about Bacolod City can be obtained through the use of a cellphone, a City Hall press release said.

To avail of the service, a mobile subscriber must register by typing REG NAME, AGE, SEX, ADDRESS and send to 2299. After registration, he can now avail of flight information, address of hotels, resort and malls, the press release said.

A specific keyword using the following format: Bacolod <space> KEYWORD such as DIRECTORY, FLIGHTS, HOTELS, INFO, MALLS, RESORTS must be used before sending to 2299.

Registered Bacolod residents can also send their message to Mayor Evelio Leonardia by typing: BACOLOD <space> MAYOR <space> your message and send to 2299. For complaints, type BACOLOD <space> reklamo <space> your message and send to 2299, the press release said.

The city will also provide a service where one can buy brand new items at a cheap cost through auction, the press release added.*

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Festival of Dances set

Robinsons Place Bacolod will present Festival of Dances Year 2 with an open category Dance Competition at its Fountain Area 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Bacolod 's dance champions, and Dance Studios of Joeval Brodit and Bing Sendico will set the dance floor on fire in an exhibition of skills, style and choreography, a Robinsons press release said.

The Festival of Dances features the Kasadyahan Dance Company which has produced national and international performers like Jed Amihan and Philip Martir of Airdance Manila, and Processo Gelladuga who performs in Hong Kong Disneyland.

Liza Dazo and Leonel Enopia (champions of the NOPSSCEA Latin Dance Sport Competition 2007) and Street Rhythm (Champions of the Panaad sa Negros Hip Hop Competition 2007) will also be performing during the dance exhibition.*

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