Governor Bong Lacson led today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Candoni Transport Terminal, which will enhance public transportation facilities and services in the Sixth District. Board Member Jeffrey Tubola, Candoni Mayor Ray Ruiz, Vice Mayor Cicero Borromeo, and other local officials joined the governor at the activity. “The bus terminal that will soon rise here continue reading : NEW TRANSPORT TERMINAL SOON TO RISE IN CANDONI
PGDFPS DISTRIBUTES MOBILE PHONES TO VAW DESK OFFICERS
More sets of mobile phones were distributed to barangay VAW desk officers and focal persons from the 6th District of Negros Occidental, intended to enhance communication in their vital roles in addressing violence against women and children. Gov. Bong Lacson and local officials led the ceremonial distribution of the devices at the Municipal Arts Center continue reading : PGDFPS DISTRIBUTES MOBILE PHONES TO VAW DESK OFFICERS
6TH DISTRICT FARMERS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE PAFFF AID
More than P300,000 worth of Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and their Families (PAFFF) aid was distributed to identified beneficiaries in Sipalay City, yesterday (Oct. 30). Gov. Bong Lacson and Sipalay Mayor Gina Lizares led the ceremonial distribution of the cash assistance at Sipalay City NGC, together with Board Member Jeffrey Tubola and OIC Provincial continue reading : 6TH DISTRICT FARMERS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE PAFFF AID
MOU SIGNING
Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson and Dennis Franco Layug, president of the East West International Education Specialists, Inc. (EWIES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the collaboration of the Negros Occ. Language and IT Center and EWIES on implementing micro-credentials and certification programs for the upskilling and re-tooling individuals. The ceremonial signing was held continue reading : MOU SIGNING
RELEASING OF LAND TITLES
Gov. Bong Lacson led the ceremonial turnover of another 20 land titles to qualified recipients of the housing and livelihood programs of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, today (Oct 28). Recipients of Minoyan Resettlement Site, Capitol Kabugwason Homes, Paglaum Village Housing, and Minoyan Farm Lot received the titles at rites held at the HOD continue reading : RELEASING OF LAND TITLES
Provincial Food and Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee Meeting
Gov. Bong Lacson presided over the Provincial Food and Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee Meeting held at the Capitol Social Hall, today, and talked about updates on cases of food and waterborne diseases, and other potential threats to public health. The committee, primarily comprised of staff from the Provincial Health Office, is tasked with ensuring continue reading : Provincial Food and Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee Meeting
CAPITOL INKS MOA WITH CLMMRH TO ENSURE HEALTHCARE FOR NEGRENSES
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Department of Health Undersecretary Dr. Mary Ann Maestral signed a Memorandum of Agreement designating the Corazon Locson Montelibano Memorial Hospital as the Apex Hospital within the province’s Health Care Provider Network, aiming to fully implement Universal Health Care for the residents of Negros Occidental. The ceremonial MOA signing was continue reading : CAPITOL INKS MOA WITH CLMMRH TO ENSURE HEALTHCARE FOR NEGRENSES
REGIONAL SUBAYBAYANI AWARD
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has been honored with the 2024 SubayBAYANI Award, presented by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 6. This award recognizes the province’s outstanding and consistent performance in the effective implementation and monitoring of locally funded projects and local government unit (LGU) infrastructure initiatives, as showcased continue reading : REGIONAL SUBAYBAYANI AWARD
COURTESY VISIT
The staff of the Negros Oriental Provincial Planning and Development Office, led by PPDC Ingo Ash Julian Mercado, visited Gov. Bong Lacson at the Provincial Capitol, this morning, for an exposure trip focused on sharing best practices in the province. #NegrosOriental #AbanseNegrense #NegrosIslandRegion
TOURISM AWARDS 2024
Negros Occ. Tourism Officer Cheryl Decena, together with Negrense tourism officers presented to Gov. Bong Lacson the trophies for the awards won at the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Convention 2024 held recently in Cotabato City. Negros Occidental bagged the Grand Winner Award for Best Provincial Local Hosting – Negros Trade Fair continue reading : TOURISM AWARDS 2024