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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL SHARES ‘BEST PRACTICES’

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 […]

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SAGAY CITY OPENS LGU-OWNED BUS TERMINAL – MARAÑON

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, […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL EYES SISTERHOOD TIES WITH GUAM

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 […]

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INT’L FILM FEATURES SAGAY CITY’S MANGROVE ISLAND

The mangrove island of Suyac in Sagay City, Negros Occidental is showcased in an international full-length film helmed by acclaimed Filipino director Anton Juan. Titled “Amon Banwa sa Lawod” (Our Island of the Mangrove Moon), the movie was shot for 10 days between April and May this year. “The film would articulate the mangrove community, […]

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BAGO CITY FETES NEGRENSE SEA GAMES BOXERS

The local government of Bago City in Negros Occidental honored homegrown 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), boxing medalists, Rogen Ladon and James Palicte during a heroes’ welcome event at the Bantayan Park. Mayor Nicholas Yulo led city officials in paying tribute to Ladon, who won the gold in the flyweight division, and Palicte, who took […]

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NEGOCC LAUNCHES ‘LAKBAYANIHAN’ TOURISM FAIR

The Negros Occidental provincial government launched its first tourism fair in two years as it explores other ways to attract more tourists to recover from the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Dubbed the Lakbayanihan Tourism Fair 2022, the event, which runs until May 29, promotes tourism attractions across the province’s 32 city […]

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LA CASTELLANA’S GIANT CROSS OPENS TO TOURISTS

A newly-inaugurated giant cross with the majestic Mt. Kanlaon serving as a backdrop is a symbol of faith in God of the people of La Castellana in Negros Occidental. Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said guests were welcome to visit the religious attraction as part of their Holy Week itinerary. “La Castelleños have big faith and the […]

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SIPALAY IS KITE TOURISM CAPITAL OF PH – LIZARES

The City of Sipalay in Negros Occidental has been declared the Kite Tourism Capital of the Philippines during the staging of its 8th Burangoy Kite Festival. The plaque, which was conferred by the Kite Association of the Philippines (KAP) headed by its president Orlando Onkingko, was turned over by Supervising Tourism Officer Jerick Lacson to […]

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SAN CARLOS CITY LNG PROJECT TO CREATE MORE JOBS

San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Mayor Renato Gustilo has welcomed the 300-megawatt (MW) liquefied natural gas (LNG) combined cycle power plant (CCPP) project being proposed by Reliance Energy Development Inc. (REDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation. “The city welcomes such development since it will provide job opportunities to local residents and […]

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‘ODETTE’-HIT COOPS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GET AID

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) has granted a total of P350,000 financial assistance to four micro cooperatives in southern Negros Occidental affected by Typhoon Odette last December. The recipients received symbolic checks during the turn-over rites held at the covered court of Barangay 9 in Kabankalan City led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and CDA […]