Negros Occidental Provincial Government

Today	06/20/2013
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Welcome to Negros Occidental!

Experience a happy blending of cosmopolitan and rustic lifestyle in Negros Occidental, the sugar capital of the Philippines.

Celebrate nature’s blessings, go hiking & camping, fishing & angling, scuba diving & snorkeling and mountain biking.

Travel centuries back in time visiting stately mansions in Silay City, one of the Top 25 destinations of the Philippines or go on Iron Dinosaurs (steam locomotives) and other specialty tours.

Capitol News

Gov Marañon Leads 115th Independence Day Celebration

June 13th, 2013
From: Public Information Division

Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. led in the 115th Philippine Independence Day celebration held at the Capitol yesterday together with the members of the Philippine Army, Negros Occ. Police Provincial Office, Capitol employees, national government agencies and non-government organizations, among others.

Swiss Journalists Visit Negros Occidental

May 24th, 2013
From: Public Information Division

Eleven journalists from Switzerland visited Negros Occidental to conduct coverage and documentation of the province’s tourism attractions, over the weekend.

Gov. Marañon Gives Incentives to Palaro Medalists

May 10th, 2013
From: Public Information Division

Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. proudly congratulated and gave cash incentives to all Negrense-athletes who won in the Palarong Pambansa 2013 as part of the Western Visayas Team.