Paws n' People Fair on November 23-24 at Greenfield-Central Park!

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🐶 Let's add new core memories with our furbabies at the Paws n' People Fair on November 23-24 at Greenfield-Central Park! 🐾 

An amazing weekend filled with fun is in store for all furbabies and furparents!

Enjoy a variety of activities including a pet adoption drive, a two-day pet blessing, a pet agility course & free obedience consultations, a bunny petting area, and more! Shop local vendors and enjoy the games, raffles, and prizes—all for FREE! 

Let’s celebrate the bond we share with our pets! 🐶✨

Alsons Power’s Sarangani Energy Corporation Wins Safety Excellence Award at DOLE’s 13th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan

 Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC), part of the Alsons Power Group, has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to workplace safety and health at the 13th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK). Selected from over 100 nominees, SEC’s recognition reflects its unwavering dedication to protecting its people, partners, and communities—fully embodying Alsons Power’s brand promise: “We Power with Care.”

DOLE XII Regional Director Joel Gonzales (far left) and OIC-Training and Public Information Division Chief Jose Soriano (far right) present the plaque and cash prize to Sarangani Energy's Assistant HR Manager Mary Shower Megrenio, recognizing the power plant's safety and emergency preparedness at the 13th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) in General Santos City.

“This recognition is a testament to Alsons Power’s commitment to safety and sustainable operations. Our priority has always been to provide reliable and affordable power while ensuring the well-being of our people and communities,” said Jose Luis R. Angco, Alsons Power Vice President and Business Manager for Plant Operations.

As a 237-megawatt baseload plant, Sarangani Energy has built comprehensive safety measures into every aspect of its operations. These include risk assessments, emergency drills, and continuous training to keep employees and contractors well-prepared for any situation. SEC’s commitment extends beyond the plant, working closely with local government units and emergency responders to protect the broader community in Barangay Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province.

This year marks the first time that Alsons Power’s Sarangani Energy participated in the GKK, and DOLE’s recognition reflects the company’s proactive approach to safeguarding lives and fostering a safe work environment. This achievement reinforces Alsons Power’s reputation as a responsible employer and sets a positive example for other companies and organizations in the region.

The GKK award is a result of a rigorous selection process that included interviews, on-site assessments, and thorough evaluations by experts from the DOLE, Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), Employees Compensation Commission, Social Security System (SSS), and the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (RTIPC), ensuring that only the highest standards in occupational safety were recognized.

About Alsons Power

Alsons Power is the power business unit of the Alcantara Group, a Mindanao-focused enterprise with strategic investments in energy, agriculture, and real estate.

 

Negros Island Film Festival Announces Official Selections for 2024 Film Competition

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The much-anticipated Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival is thrilled to reveal its 2024 Official Selections. Set to run from December 2-6, 2024, this year’s festival will showcase a remarkable selection of short films that reflect the diversity, resilience, and creativity of filmmakers across Negros Island. Screening at Cinematheque Centre Negros, this festival celebrates the artistry of local talents through 12 films in the Open Category and 12 films in the Inter-School Category.

In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Province of Negros Occidental, the Negros Cultural Foundation, and the Negros Museum, Sine Negrense will bring the work of emerging and seasoned filmmakers to the big screen, fostering a vibrant film community and spotlighting the region’s unique narratives.

The following films have been selected for the Open Category:

· A Flower A Day by Chelsea Tasic

· A Stroll Down Paris Lane by Mai Montelibano

· Aninaw by Charlene Tupas

· First Blood by Junmarl Alconga

· Gumon by Kent Caduhada

· Hupa by Timothy Gelvoliagaya

· Ilo(y) by Bryce Lozada

· Laragway Sa Karon by Pau Santos & Nina Aira Villanueva

· Mag Man: Ex Communicado by Thomas Gucaban

· Pyesa by Kimberly Fallega

· Tagana by Nexus Avanceña

· Thelm Me Why by Fredu Bayon-on & Vanneza Estañol

The Inter-School Category will feature:

· For When It Blooms Again by Rcynize Portugal, University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

· Homemade Friends by Marianne Villeta, Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

· Kailinit by Kyle David Ebro, University of St. La Salle

· Kinse by Daniel Enrico Chua, Sagay National High School

· Huni sang Kahilum by Kately Joyce Sayson, University of St. La Salle

· Lingganay by Angel Mercy Pelagio, Negros Occidental High School SPA

· Panuaron by Althea Faith Gayondato & Andrea Beatx Galimba, Hinigaran National High School

· Si Dodot, Pilot by Liza Mae Sarona & Wennylord Bacabac, Riverside College and State University of Northern Negros

· Santos by Ry Cortez, State University of Northern Negros

· Tani by Nean Alegario, University of St. La Salle

· Tay, Pa by Jefferson Baldestamon, Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

· Tinigom by Keith Nemenzo, Foundation University, Dumaguete

The festival will culminate in the Sine Negrense Awards Night on December 6, 2024, where the best short feature film from both categories will be awarded a trophy and a cash prize, celebrating the pinnacle of local filmmaking talent.

Sine Negrense is a premier showcase that unites artists, audiences, and industry professionals, all while promoting the vibrant film culture within Negros Island.