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Victorias City Integrated port comes to fruition



CARLA N. CANET
September 12, 2019

VICTORIAS City Mayor Francis Frederick “Wantan” Palanca shows how passionate he is to realize his dream of establishing the Victorias Integrated Port.

Mayor Palanca, the nephew of lawyer Simplicio “Sammy” Palanca who is considered as the father of the Bacolod City (Bredco) port, gathered the stakeholders yesterday during the City Development Council meeting held at VMC Golf club to gain the approval of the body of the proposed Victorias Integrated Port and other flood control and mitigating projects.

Benitez bares proactive investment plans for NegOcc



July 31, 2019


NEGROS. Provincial Consultant Alfredo Benitez presented before the provincial board his investment plans for Negros Occidental on July 30. (Photo by Teresa D. Ellera)

NEGROS Occidental will launch a proactive campaign like road shows to bring in investments to the province, former Representative Alfredo Benitez and now provincial consultant for economic affairs, said Tuesday, July 30.

Benitez made a presentation of the investment status and plans before members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan during its regular session yesterday, July 30.

Magikland: Silay City’s newest tourist destination



CARLA N. CANET
July 28, 2019

LAWYER Simplicio Palanca, chairman of the board of Aton Land & Leisure, Inc. and the family’s patriarch, has never ceased to put smiles on the faces of Negrenses and Bacolodnons as his dream to put up a leisure and entertainment park will soon be fulfilled.


The ferris wheel is a 25-meter high with a capacity of 108 persons. It is equipped with 18 standard open gondolas that can hold six passengers each. This offers a scenic view of Silay City and beyond when one reaches the highest point. (Contributed Photo)

Even in his twilight years, Palanca still holds the magic in terms of the impact of his extraordinary endeavors and engagements in the past that made the lives of thousands of people and the economy of the province, upbeat.

Lawmaker pushes for term extension of barangay officials



Teresa D. Ellera
July 23, 2019

THIRD District Rep. Jose Franciso Benitez is pushing for term extension of barangay officials and the postponement of the barangay elections.


BACOLOD. Abang Lingkod Rep. Stephen Paduano, former 3rd District Rep. Albee Benitez and 3rd District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez. (Contributed Photo)

Benitez said that the three year term of the barangay officials is too short to prove themselves to the people who voted for them especially that they are at the forefront of government services. "Maybe four to five years would be ideal. It would help the people and the community to heal after the elections," Benitez said.

Benitez who is a neophyte congressman has already filed six measures in the 18th Congress, mostly related to Urban Development and Housing which was previously chaired by elder brother and former Third District congressman Alfredo Benitez.

Alfredo Benitez to become Provincial Government consultant



TERESA D. ELLERA
June 28, 2019

OUTGOING Negros Occidental Third District Representative Alfredo Benitez has accepted the offer of Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson to be his consultant for Trade and Investments Promotions.

Benitez has announced his decision to accept the offer during his State of the District Address Thursday, June 27, and right there, Lacson during his speech, revealed that he will ask his incoming Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz to immediately prepare the contract for Benitez.

Benitez, Marañon to give respective reports today



TERESA D. ELLERA
June 26, 2019

OUTGOING Governor Alfredo Marañon and outgoing Representative Alfredo Benitez will give their respective reports today, June 27, three days before they graduate from their respective offices.

Marañon who served Negros Occidental for nine years (three terms) will deliver his State of the Province report and turn over the Province to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center.

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