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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HOLDS COVID-19 SUPPORT TRAINING

Aiming to expedite and fortify vaccination efforts for high-risk populations in the province, Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson joined the Project Orientation and Microplanning Session for COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Support Trance (CDS 3). The event was spearheaded by Relief International, UNICEF, Department of Health, and Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office. “Prevention of the spread of […]

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LACSON INKS MOA FOR NEGROS OCCIDENTAL OSY TRAINING

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Agro-Industrial Technology and Enterprise Center (AI-TEC) – a project of Foundations for People Development, Inc. represented by its chairman, Roberto Montelibano and CITE Technical Institute, Inc. represented by Dr. Rene Gayo in behalf of its chairman Jose Soberano III at the Governor’s Office.  This […]

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DPWH FINISHES 3 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL ROADS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed three farm-to-market roads (FMR) leading to remote barangays in the towns of Ilog and Cauayan, Negros Occidental. DPWH Region 6 OIC-Director Sanny Boy Oropel said that the newly-paved two-way roads now offer a more convenient access to mountainous communities in the province, providing better opportunities for […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GOV’T, PDEA INK PACT VS DRUGS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) represented by Assistant Regional Director Marjorie Ballesteros on the sustainable implementation of DDB Regulation No.4 Series of 2021. The MOU was signed together with the launching of the ALAB Program or the Adbokasiya Laban sa Iligal nga Droga […]

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E.B. MAGALONA, VICTORIAS CITY SHARE BEST PRACTICES

The Municipality of E. B. Magalona in Negros Occidental strengthened its partnership with the City of Victorias through “knowledge sharing” of best practices.   Mayor Marvin Malacon and several heads of the Municipal Government presented some of the best practices of E. B. Magalona with Victorias City delegation, led by Mayor Javee Benitez, at the […]

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DPWH OPENS NEW BRIDGE ACROSS MALOGO RIVER

Residents of Barangays Canlusong and San Isidro in the municipality of E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental can now safely cross Malogo River with the construction of a new Sitio Calaptan Bridge by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie Bueno said that the bridge replacement offers a huge improvement compared to […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT COMPLETED

A flood control structure built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now protects farming communities along Paniqui-on River in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. Paniqui-on River is a tributary of the much bigger and longer Lumanoy River where flooding is a common occurrence during rainy days of typhoons. Hence, the protective structure will […]

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DPWH FINISHES TALISAY CITY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT

Residents along Minulu-an River are now better protected against flooding with the completion of a new flood protection structure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Constructed by DPWH Negros Occidental 1st District Engineering Office in the amount of P34.2 million, the 743-lineal meter stone masonry structure on […]

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SAGAY, BAGO CITY LAUDED FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Two Negros Occidental cities brought honor to the country during the Green Destinations Awards at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany after being recognized for their inspirational sustainable tourism practices and efforts. Sagay City bagged the People’s Choice Award and ranked 2nd under Nature and Scenery Category with its entry, “Mangrove Forest Protection through […]

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DPWH COMPLETES ACCESS ROAD TO BINADLAN FALLS

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a portion of the access road that will provide locals and tourists a safer and more convenient travel going to Binadlan Falls, an emerging tourist destination in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Traversing Binalbagan town proper to Sitio Binadlan in Barangay Bia-ao, the newly-completed 784-lineal meter road section […]