BJMP NEW YEAR’S CALL

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region VI Director JCSupt. Simeon Dolojo, Jr. paid a courtesy visit to Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson at the Provincial Capitol today, together with Assistant Regional Director for Operations and concurrent BJMP Negros Occidental Jail Administrator, JSSupt Marie Rose Laguyo. RD Dolojo thanked the governor for his support continue reading : BJMP NEW YEAR’S CALL

PARTNERSHIP IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson and San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo welcomed British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran during their visit to San Carlos City on February 10, as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships for biodiversity conservation. The Provincial Environment continue reading : PARTNERSHIP IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

GOV. LACSON LAUDS MEIC ESTABLISHMENT AT TUP-V

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson expressed his full support for the establishment of the Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) at the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUP-Visayas) in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The MEIC was officially inaugurated on February 6, marking a significant milestone for both the province and continue reading : GOV. LACSON LAUDS MEIC ESTABLISHMENT AT TUP-V

NEW CAPITOL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Governor Bong Lacson, Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, and ISK TECH Supplies and General Services, Inc. CEO Noel Vinas led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new electrical system facility at the Provincial Capitol Building. Gov. Lacson said that the new powerhouse will ensure uninterrupted, reliable, and efficient power, enabling the Capitol offices to operate with continue reading : NEW CAPITOL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORMER GOVERNOR COSCOLLUELA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael Coscolluela receives a certificate of appreciation from Gov. Bong Lacson for his support to the Provincial Council for Women. Ordinance #54, Series of 1994, which created the PCW Ordinance was enacted during the term of Gov. Lito. The PCW celebrated the Pearl Anniversary of the Ordinance last December. Also in continue reading : FORMER GOVERNOR COSCOLLUELA RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

LGU DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

A total of P48.7 million was distributed to 195 barangays of various towns and cities in Negros Occidental to fund their respective development projects. Governor Bong Lacson, Board Members Jeffrey Tubola (6th District), Rita Gatuslao (5th District), Manuel Frederick Ko (3rd District), and Jose Benito Alonso (4th District) led the ceremonial turnover of checks to continue reading : LGU DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

CAPITOL HONORS ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY

Gov. Bong Lacson led the Abanse Negrense Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Awarding Ceremony held at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, this morning, recognizing outstanding Negrense advocates for women empowerment and gender equality. The GAD Awards and Incentives projects of the Office of the Governor were conceptualized in 2020, during the 25th anniversary continue reading : CAPITOL HONORS ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY

TESDA Courtesy Visit

TESDA Interim Regional Director for NIR Niña Connie Dodd met with Governor Bong Lacson at the Capitol yesterday to discuss a proposed skills training program for internally displaced persons (IDPs) seeking temporary shelter at evacuation centers in La Castellana, La Carlota, and Bago City. Governor Lacson expressed his support for TESDA’s community-based training initiatives, noting continue reading : TESDA Courtesy Visit