NegOcc releases P15.3-M for infra projects in 27 villages

BACOLOD CITY — The provincial government of Negros Occidental has released PHP15.3 million worth of funds for the construction of infrastructure projects in 27 villages in four local government units.

In a provincial report released Monday, the checks have been distributed by Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to authorized barangay officials and representatives.

Among the recipients are barangays Caliban and Zone 4 in Murcia town, which were granted PHP250,000 each for the concreting of barangay road and repair, and improvement of a concrete drainage system, respectively.

Barangay Camandag in La Castellana received PHP500,000 for the renovation of barangay hall.

Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. (seated, 3rd from left) with some of the recipient barangay officials and representatives who received their checks for the construction of various infrastructure projects in their respective villages on Feb. 1, 2019.
Photo courtesy of Capitol PIO

In Binalbagan town, 16 villages were provided PHP300,000 each for the implementation of various projects. The recipients are barangays Amontay, Bagroy, Bi-ao, Canmoros, Enclaro, Marina, Paglaum, Payao, Progreso, San Jose, Santol, San Teodoro, San Juan, Sto. Rosario, San Pedro and San Vicente.

Other recipients are eight villages in Sagay City, including Sewahon I, Rafaela Barrera, Puey, Malubon, Molocaboc, and Baviera, which were granted PHP1 million each for road concreting projects.

Barangay General Luna received PHP1 million for the rehabilitation of its multi-purpose building while Barangay Plaridel received PHP2.5 million for the concreting of barangay road.

Last January 3, the provincial government also turned over checks totaling PHP800,000 to barangays Payauan and Agboy in Candoni for the purchase of multi-purpose vehicles for each village.

In the first week of December, Candoni town was also given checks for a total of PHP2 million for various projects in its six barangays.

On December 18, a total of 13 villages in Isabela received PHP4.3 million in financial assistance from the provincial government for various projects.

The beneficiaries were Barangay 7 Poblacion, Barangay 8 Poblacion, Amin, Banogbanog, Cabcab, Cansalongon, Guintubhan, Limalima, Makilignit, Maytubig, Riverside, Sebucawan, and San Agustin.

The financial assistance were used for projects, such as the repair and improvement of water systems, hog dispersal, repair and improvement of water hand pump, agricultural inputs and purchase of farm equipment, and flood control. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1061033

NegOcc to obtain DOF loan for employees’ housing project

BACOLOD CITY — The Negros Occidental provincial government is seeking a loan from the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO) of the Department of Finance (DOF) to develop a housing sub-project for its employees.

The Provincial Board granted authority to Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. on Wednesday to negotiate for the loan, chairman of the committee on appropriation, budget and finance, said 2nd District Board Member Salvador Escalante Jr.

The total project amount will be determined after the completion of the detailed engineering and development plan, he added.

Facade of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City.
*Photo courtesy of Negros Occidental Capitol PIO*

The housing project, which will rise on a 40-hectare property in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, will have 400 to 500 lots.

Escalante said the provincial government will implement the project on its own instead of partnering with a developer through a joint venture.

“(This way,) we can make sure the project cost will be reasonable,” he said.

Escalante said the development will include roads and parking spaces, among others.

Also on Wednesday, the Provincial Board approved a PHP50-million supplemental budget mainly intended for local government units (LGUs).

Of the total amount, PHP48 million was allocated as aid for LGUs and the rest, for the repair of a portion of the session hall.

Escalante said the source of fund is the PHP50-million allocation previously intended for the purchase of an aircraft for monitoring and cloud seeding operations.

“The initial plan did not push through so the fund was realigned for the aid requests of various cities and municipalities,” the board member said. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1059934

NegOcc guv backs Bong Go, 3 reelectionist senators

BACOLOD CITY — Former special assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has found a supporter in Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr.

Marañon, in an interview on Tuesday, said he is endorsing Go’s senatorial bid along with three reelectionists in the May 13 polls.

“Bong Go. He can really help us since President Rodrigo Duterte still has three years left. He’s close to the President so he can tell the President our problems,” the governor said in their vernacular.

Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr.
Photo courtesy of Capitol PIO

Aside from Go, Marañon said he is also supporting incumbent Senators Grace Poe, Cynthia Villar, and Juan Edgardo Angara as well as former presidential candidate Manuel Roxas II, who traces his roots in Negros Occidental.

In September last year, Go opened the Malasakit Center at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in this city.

Go also has the support of Silay City Mayor Mark Golez, whom he thanked for the fair implementation of laws and ordinances that resulted in the removal of a tarpaulin bearing his name at the city plaza last December.

The President’s former aide then said he had no idea who displayed the tarpaulin which read, “Maligayang Pasko from SAP Bong Go”, but later learned that the mayor put it up in his (Golez’s) private property to express his support. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1059778

Peaceful environment draws investors to NegOcc: guv

BACOLOD CITY — The peaceful environment of Negros Occidental attracts investors, Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. said on Thursday.

“There are so many investors coming because we are a peace-loving province. Here, their investments are assured. We have a peaceful place to invest in,” he said in his message during the New Year’s call of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) personnel held at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol here.

The governor, who welcomed the group led by newly-appointed officer-in-charge, Senior Supt. Romeo Baleros, lauded the provincial police force for their efforts in maintaining the peace and order.

Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. (seated, 2^nd from right) with Senior Supt. Romeo Baleros (2^nd from left), provincial police officer-in-charge; Supt. Adrian Acollador, deputy provincial director for administration; and National Police Commission provincial director Mae Diamante, during the New Year’s call of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office personnel held at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City on Thursday (Jan. 17,2019).
*Photo courtesy of Negros Occidental Capitol PIO*

“Allow me to thank each and every one of you, on behalf of the province, for a job well done. Our beloved province of Negros Occidental compared to other provinces is relatively peaceful. We don’t have much crime because of your efforts,” he added.

The governor, however, said the police should not rest on their laurels.

“We would like to achieve more, exceed what we have done last year,” he said.

Marañon pointed out that Negros Occidental already has diversified industries and no longer relies solely on the sugar industry as a monocrop economy.

“Our province’s economy is taking off. We have an improved economic situation. There should be no hindrance to that,” he said.
“Lots of investors are coming here, almost every week and there will be more coming. Let us help each to make this province more peaceful,” the governor added.

For his part, Baleros said they are paying a call on the highest official of the province to show the support and commitment of the police to assist the provincial government.

“Our New Year’s call to Governor Marañon is a manifestation of our continued support in providing his constituents a peaceful and tranquil place to live in,” he said.

Baleros added that the NOCPPO, being an implementing arm of the government in enforcing the law, will “always coordinate, collaborate, cooperate and work under the direction of our governor to attain his aspiration for the good of the Negrosanons.”

“We look forward to our mutual cooperation in keeping Negros Occidental safe and peaceful,” he added. (PNA)

Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1059279