Governor Bong Lacson and Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday (Jan. 20) for the construction of a ₱270-million, 50-bed hospital in Brgy. Tinampa-an, Cadiz City. The upcoming Cadiz City Medical Center (CCMC) will feature modern facilities, including minor operating rooms, an emergency room, medical wards, a pharmacy, a clinical laboratory, continue reading : NEW HOSPITAL TO RISE SOON IN CADIZ
Governor Bong Lacson attended the forum on Economic Prospects for Negros Island Region hosted by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), which aims to unlock private investment opportunities in the newly established region. The event held at Citadines Bacolod City, this morning, focused on NIR’s economic prospects, opportunities in agribusiness and entrepreneurship, continue reading : NIR ECONOMIC PROSPECTS FORUM
The Negros Occ. Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) led by Provincial Director, Colonel Rainerio de Chavez, together with the chiefs of police of all cities and municipalities of the province, paid a traditional New Year’s call to Governor Bong Lacson, at the Provincial Capitol, this afternoon.*
Ten Negros Bleeding-Heart Pigeons were turned over by the Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) based in Singapore to the Talarak Foundation – Negros Forest Park in Bacolod City, this morning. The event marks the first repatriation of this critically endangered species, which is endemic to Negros and Panay. It forms part of the ongoing conservation efforts continue reading : SINGAPORE WILDLIFE RESERVE TURNS OVER NEGROS BLEEDING- HEART PIGEONS TO NEGROS OCC
Governor Bong Lacson led the ceremonial send-off of 11 ambulance units, which will be strategically prepositioned in 11 Local Government Units (LGUs) across Negros Occidental to enhance their Emergency Response Capabilities. The recipient LGUs include Don Salvador Benedicto, San Enrique, E.B. Magalona, Cadiz City, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Candoni, Valladolid, Cauayan, Isabela, and Toboso. The continue reading : AMBULANCE SUPPORT FOR LGUs
Close to P2 million worth of insurance claims were released this morning to 33 beneficiaries of the Barangay Insurance Program of the Province of Negros Occidental by Governor Bong Lacson. The recipients of the life insurance checks were the families of former 21 tanods, eight barangay officials and four barangay health workers. They were extended continue reading : BARANGAY INSURANCE PROGRAM
Panaad LGU Coordinators from the 32 to: wns and cities of Negros Occidental attended the first coordination meeting for the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival, slated March 24–30, 2025. The meeting, presided over by Panaad Executive Director Charina Magallanes-Tan, was held this morning at Negros Residences in Bacolod City.*
The Philippine Association of Local Treasurers and Assessors (PHALTRA), Inc., led by its Executive Officer, Engr. Eduardo Cedo, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bong Lacson at the Capitol yesterday to invite him to the opening ceremonies of the 89th PHALTRA National Convention, scheduled February 18, 2025, in Bacolod City. The group was also welcomed continue reading : PHALTRA COURTESY VISIT
Governor Bong Lacson met with the returning OFWs of San Carlos City who are recipients of Cash for Work, a temporary employment program of the Provincial PESO. The recipient-OFWs told the governor of their experiences abroad and thanked him for the opportunity to avail of the Provincial Government initiated program.*
Governor Bong Lacson and Rep. Mercedes Alvarez (6th District) formally handed over a donated loom device to the weavers of the Negros 9 Community in San Columbano de Bantolinao, Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City. The ceremonial turnover coincided with the birthday celebration of Fr. Brian Gore, a long-time advocate and supporter of the community, held last continue reading : Loom Device Ceremonial Turnover