The Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP) grantees who successfully passed the recent Physician Licensure Examination paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bong Lacson at the Provincial Capitol, yesterday, to express their gratitude for his unwavering support. The new doctors include Rose Ann Alvarez of Bago City, Jaerom Kyle Bernadas of Pulupandan, Yrmin Claire Grande of continue reading : SCHOLARS TURNED DOCTORS
Barangay health workers from various barangays of the Fifth District of the province gathered at the Himamaylan Gymnasium in Brgy. 1, Himamaylan City today for the District V BHW Congress. The event was graced by Governor Bong Lacson, along with Board Members Rita Gatuslao and Manuel Frederick Ko. Also in attendance were local leaders, including continue reading : DISTRICT V BHW CONGRESS
Centenarians from Himamaylan City received P100,000 cash incentives each and Certificates of Centenarian Award from the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental today. The honorees are Jose Bonda and Aurora Cuevas, while Filomena Gahito was posthumously recognized for reaching this remarkable milestone. Governor Bong Lacson led the provincial team in personally visiting the centenarians at their continue reading : CENTENARIAN AWARD
Farmers’ associations from various LGUs of the province received rice threshers worth a total of P2.3 million from the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, this morning. Gov. Bong Lacson and OIC Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Dina Genzola led the ceremonial turnover of the farm machinery at the Negros First Organic Technology Center (NFOTeC) in Brgy. Tabunan, continue reading : FARMERS RECEIVE RICE THRESHERS
Hundreds of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) from the First District of the province gathered this morning for the District I BHW Congress, held at the San Carlos City Auditorium. Governor Bong Lacson expressed his gratitude to the BHWs for their vital role as frontline providers of primary healthcare services and health information at the grassroots continue reading : DISTRICT I BHW CONGRESS
Felicitas Canoy, a centenarian from Barangay 6, San Carlos City, was honored today by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental. Canoy received a cash incentive of ₱100,000 along with a Certificate of Recognition as part of the Centenarian Awards program. Governor Bong Lacson, together with Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko, personally visited the Canoy residence continue reading : NEGRENSE CENTENARIAN
The Provincial Council for Women in collaboration with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) led the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) in a program held at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, this morning. This annual campaign seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and children, advocating for continue reading : PCW LEADS 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VAW
The 17th Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony at the Capitol Grounds, this afternoon. Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson extended a warm welcome to Mathew John, president of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Asia, who was the distinguished guest of honor at the continue reading : 17th Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas Closing Ceremony
Governor Bong Lacson visited the Shared Service Facility, during the Chocolate Processing Training, led by PUM Expert Mr. Henk Dekker, yesterday. This initiative, spearheaded by the Province of Negros Occidental, is designed to empower Negrense cacao farmers by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to add value to their produce. By enhancing cacao processing continue reading : CHOCOLATE PROCESSING TRAINING
Governor Bong Lacson and 6th District Board Member Jeffrey Tubola, led the turnover of agricultural farm machinery to farmer associations and cooperatives in Hinoba-an earlier today. The event coincided with the town’s People’s Organization Expo 2024 and the turnover ceremony for the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Project (DILP) Kabuhayan Program, highlighting the government’s commitment to empowering continue reading : ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS