Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is exploring opportunities for collaboration with Guam during his four-day visit to the United States island territory.
Lacson graced the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration of the Office of the Consulate General at the RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort in Tamuning.
“I met with Guam Lieutenant Governor Joshua Franquez Tenorio and we discussed the possible sisterhood ties between Negros Occidental and Guam.”
He also met with Guam Lieutenant Governor Joshua Franquez Tenorio where they discussed possible sisterhood ties between Negros Occidental and Guam.
“We will be featuring Negros Occidental’s local culture and legendary cuisine, and promoting tourism and our investment potential to the people of Guam and the Micronesian region,” said the governor, who is the event’s guest of honor and speaker, in his request for travel authority.
Lacson was welcomed by Consul General Patrick John Hilado, a Negrense himself, at the Office of the Philippine Consulate General in Agana.
Lacson was joined by Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, Executive Assistant IV Charina Magallanes Tan, and Provincial Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena.
During their visit, they will also meet with local government officials and members of the academe for possible future cooperation between Guam and Negros Occidental in terms of agriculture, aquaculture, tourism, and scholarships.
