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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the riverbank protection structures along the banks of the Binalbagan River in the municipality of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie Bueno said that the construction of slope protection on steel sheet piles, embankments, and reinforced concrete walls with parapets with a total […]
The City of Silay in Negros Occidental has entered into a twinning relationship with the City of Manila for various exchanges, particularly in local governance, culture, tourism, and trade. The signing rites, led by Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna and Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego, were held at the Manila City Hall. “This twinning agreement […]
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has allowed the optional wearing of face masks in outdoor spaces across the province as a continuing prevention and control measure to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “The wearing of face masks in outdoor and open spaces shall be optional for all persons within the territory […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finished paving a 3.5-kilometer coastal road to facilitate better access to various white sand beaches and other potential tourist destinations in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. According to DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie Bueno, the project involves upgrading of the coastal road from gravel to concrete with […]
A group of farmers in Manapla, Negros Occidental got a boost in their farm operations through the installation of an integrated solar-powered irrigation system provided by the provincial government. The P6.9-million facility combines the use of upland aquaculture through grow-out and aquaponic system, fertigation, and drip irrigation system, in a 600-square meter farm located in […]
The installation of the P2-million agricultural tramline in the upland village of Kabankalan City in southern Negros Occidental now make the transport of agricultural goods much faster and easier for farmers in the area. After its inauguration, the provincial government-funded Tagukon Agricultural Tramline Project will serve the members of Minaluha Diversified Farmers Association and Bagacay […]
The Negros Occidental provincial government has implemented various initiatives to promote the use of bamboo technology in building houses for Negrenses. The province’s efforts support the Negros Occidental Impact 2025 (NOI25), a shelter program of the Habitat for Humanity Philippines and Hilti Foundation, which aims to build 10,000 houses in the province using the disaster-resilient […]
The Negros Occidental provincial government is supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable Philippine Flying Fox, also known as the giant fruit bat. Mambukal, situated on the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, is one of the few bat sanctuaries in the Philippines. “The hosting of the 1st National Flying Fox Forum in Murcia town is a headway […]
The Negros Occidental provincial government has shared its best practices with officials from Romblon led by Governor Jose Riano and Lone District Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona, who came to the province on a two-day learning trip recently. Riano said their province is looking closely at Negros Occidental’s “One Hospital Command” system and the consignment of medicines […]
The City of Sagay unveiled what can be considered the most modern local government unit (LGU)-owned bus terminal in Negros Occidental. Situated in Barangay Poblacion II, the P156.684 million Sagay City Public Bus Terminal comprises a two-story glass building and a parking space designed by Architect Wendel Duran. “We constructed this to afford our residents, […]