GOV. BONG GRACES GRAND OPENING OF METRO STORE – HINIGARAN

Gov. Bong Lacson graced the grand opening of the Metro Store in the Municipality of Hinigaran, this morning. Gov. Lacson said that the establishment of Metro Hinigaran not only brings convenience and accessibility to quality goods and services but also represents progress and economic growth. “This is proof that Hinigaran and the neighboring areas continue continue reading : GOV. BONG GRACES GRAND OPENING OF METRO STORE – HINIGARAN

TLJPH ANNIVERSARY

The Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City celebrates its 18th anniversary today.* Gov. Bong Lacson, 3rd District Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko, DOH Undersecretary Mary Ann Maestral, and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan, along with other guests, joined the celebration. #AbanseNegrense

ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK

The Province of Negros Occidental joins the nation in celebrating the Elderly Filipino Week to honor and appreciate the invaluable contributions of senior citizens to community development and to inspire future generations. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office initiated the “Walk for Life” activity held at the Capitol Park and Lagoon this morning, attended continue reading : ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK

SLOW FOOD ITALY SIGNS MOA WITH NEGROS ISLAND FOOD COMMUNITY AND BACOLOD CITY

Fondazione Slow Food Italy signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Negros Island Community Promoting and Preserving Traditional Food, Inc., and Bacolod City LGU in the development and implementation of Slow Food projects and programs as it envisions Bacolod as the Slow Food International Hub for Asia Pacific. The MOA was signed at the Terra continue reading : SLOW FOOD ITALY SIGNS MOA WITH NEGROS ISLAND FOOD COMMUNITY AND BACOLOD CITY

17th Visayas Geographical Conference

Negros Occ. Gov. Bong Lacson welcomed the officers, members, and guests of the Philippine Association of Local Government Accountants during the opening ceremonies of the 17th Visayas Geographical Conference held at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City, this afternoon. Gov. Lacson urged the participants to embrace the opportunity of learning from one another and inspire continue reading : 17th Visayas Geographical Conference

SIGNING OF NIR-IRR

Negros Occ. Gov. Bong Lacson signed the Implementing Rules and Regulation for the Negros Island Region Act at the Provincial Capitol, this morning, facilitated by the Dept. of Interior and Local Government. In photos are PD Teodora Sumagaysay, concurrent Negros Occ. PD and OIC Assistant Regional Director of DILG NIR, DILG Director Dennis Villaseñor, and continue reading : SIGNING OF NIR-IRR

EXIT CEREMONY

Gov. Bong Lacson expressed gratitude to Army General Orlando Edralin, commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, and honored his remarkable service during the exit ceremonies held at Camp Major Nelson Gerona in the Municipality of Murcia, this morning. The governor said that through strategic initiatives and community engagement, Gen. Edralin has effectively addressed the challenges continue reading : EXIT CEREMONY

CAPITOL TURNS OVER SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PROJECT

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental officially turned over the Solar-Powered Irrigation Project to the Tara Agrarian Reform Cooperative in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, yesterday (October 1). Fifth District Board Member Rita Gatuslao, who represented Gov. Bong Lacson, led the turnover ceremony in the presence of Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson, Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao, continue reading : CAPITOL TURNS OVER SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION PROJECT