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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WNC holds Freshman Day

West Negros College in Bacolod City will hold the Freshmen Day

today on the theme "Excellence: Road map to universityhood" at the Students' Activity Center of the college which kicks off at about 7 a.m., a press release from the school said. Spearheaded by the Guidance Service Center, the activity aims to make the freshmen feel part of the Wesnecan family, the press release said.

Ma. Luna dela Cerna, GSC director, said Gideon International which has been a partner through the years distributed New Testament Bibles to the freshmen students.

A search for Mr. and Ms. Freshman will be participated in by the different colleges and departments to foster camaraderie and healthy competition, the press release said.

Ten bands composed of six members will also be showcasing their talents in the "Battle of the Bands." These are the On the Spot, Revenge of the Pork and Beans, Iron Scepter, Asahi, Puritus, Acoustic Element, Integrated School Band, Refuge Band, and Gear Box and Amadahy, the press release added.*

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