SCHOLARS TURNED DOCTORS

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

DISTRICT V BHW CONGRESS

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

CENTENARIAN AWARD

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 RECEIVE RICE THRESHERS

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

DISTRICT I BHW CONGRESS

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

NEGRENSE CENTENARIAN

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

17th Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas Closing Ceremony

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

CHOCOLATE PROCESSING TRAINING

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

GOV. BONG WELCOMES TOURISM SECRETARY FRASCO DURING TERRA MADRE VISAYAS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson warmly welcomed Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during the Terra Madre Visayas program held yesterday (November 21) at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City. Joining them were Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez. As part of the program, Secretary Frasco actively participated in the continue reading : GOV. BONG WELCOMES TOURISM SECRETARY FRASCO DURING TERRA MADRE VISAYAS