REDISCOVERING
The Business Digest of the Metro Bacolod Chamber | PERSPECTIVES of Commerce and Industry | OPPORTUNITIES Negros| TRAVELS EDITION 2 JULY-DEC 2018
…inspiring in vision and an implementer who helps co-workers to see how they can move together towards a Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. shared view of the future… Province of Negros Occidental, Philippines June 2010 - June 2019 MEMBERS’ CORNER Redis Rediscovering Negros is a biannual Business Digest of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI). e Digest is a Photo Essay that depicts the works of the Provincial cover Government of Negros Occidental, the MBCCI and other stakeholders on Socio-economic BACOLOD STEEL
N eg ro s Growth and Development of the Province. center corp. ing Bacolod Office: 2F Gomez Building, 22 Gonzaga St., LM Bldg., Bacolod City, Door 3, R.L. Jocson Bldg., B.S. Aquino 140 Burgos Avenue corner BS Aquino Drive, Negros Occidental Drive, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ. 435-2721 / 434-5385 488-7080 • www.avegacare.com.ph CONTENTS 63-034-435-2942 / 0917-624-1865 [email protected] [email protected] • www.akubo.com FEATURES BARONESSA METAL THE VISIONARY BACOLOD VISAYAN 04 UP CLOSE LUMBER CORP.
2725 Lopez Jaena St., Capitol Shopping Center, Ayala Northpoint, Talisay City, Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Negros Occidental 432-2380 • [email protected] MBCCI 04 433-8888 / 432-0766 • [email protected] 708-8900 / 708-8880 08 POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS [email protected] 08 REGULARS
VAMOS 10 SAN CARLOS
PALAPAK Cottage Road, cor. Gatuslao St., 18 San Juan St., Brgy 13, Bacolod City, Corner Galo – San Juan Streets, 10 Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Bacolod City, Negros Occidental BRGY. VITO, 708-0888 / 709-1321 704-2746 • 0977-414-1458 433-4631 / 433-2141 12 [email protected] www.bellhotel.com [email protected] • www.baciwa.gov.ph SAGAY CITY 12 METRO 3RD : CAPITOL 14 A SHOWCASE FOR “ASENSO” SUBDIVISION, INC. – THIRD DISTRICT 18 14 28 South Lacson St.,Bacolod City, 23 Burgos St., Bacolod City, 16th Lacson Sts., Capitol Subd., Bldg., Negros Occidental NATIONAL ARTS MONTH Negros Occidental Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 433-8877 / 434-2114 708-8421 • [email protected] 433-6766 / 433-6695 • [email protected] 18 BAGO CITY [email protected] FB Page: pdsexpressbakery www.bacolodbusinessinn.com
2 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 3 MEMBERS’ CORNER Redis Rediscovering Negros is a biannual Business Digest of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI). e Digest is a Photo Essay that depicts the works of the Provincial cover Government of Negros Occidental, the MBCCI and other stakeholders on Socio-economic BACOLOD STEEL
N eg ro s Growth and Development of the Province. center corp. ing Bacolod Office: 2F Gomez Building, 22 Gonzaga St., LM Bldg., Bacolod City, Door 3, R.L. Jocson Bldg., B.S. Aquino 140 Burgos Avenue corner BS Aquino Drive, Negros Occidental Drive, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ. 435-2721 / 434-5385 488-7080 • www.avegacare.com.ph CONTENTS 63-034-435-2942 / 0917-624-1865 [email protected] [email protected] • www.akubo.com FEATURES BARONESSA METAL THE VISIONARY BACOLOD VISAYAN 04 UP CLOSE LUMBER CORP.
2725 Lopez Jaena St., Capitol Shopping Center, Ayala Northpoint, Talisay City, Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Negros Occidental 432-2380 • [email protected] MBCCI 04 433-8888 / 432-0766 • [email protected] 708-8900 / 708-8880 08 POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS [email protected] 08 REGULARS
VAMOS 10 SAN CARLOS
PALAPAK Cottage Road, cor. Gatuslao St., 18 San Juan St., Brgy 13, Bacolod City, Corner Galo – San Juan Streets, 10 Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Bacolod City, Negros Occidental BRGY. VITO, 708-0888 / 709-1321 704-2746 • 0977-414-1458 433-4631 / 433-2141 12 [email protected] www.bellhotel.com [email protected] • www.baciwa.gov.ph SAGAY CITY 12 METRO 3RD : CAPITOL 14 A SHOWCASE FOR “ASENSO” SUBDIVISION, INC. – THIRD DISTRICT 18 14 28 South Lacson St.,Bacolod City, 23 Burgos St., Bacolod City, 16th Lacson Sts., Capitol Subd., Bldg., Negros Occidental NATIONAL ARTS MONTH Negros Occidental Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 433-8877 / 434-2114 708-8421 • [email protected] 433-6766 / 433-6695 • [email protected] 18 BAGO CITY [email protected] FB Page: pdsexpressbakery www.bacolodbusinessinn.com
2 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 3 NOCHP CARD DISTRIBUTION As of August 2018, 368,541 patients have already Health Care: GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. availed of the Negros Occidental Comprehensive JULY - DECEMBER 2018 Health Program (NOCHP). is Health Care “Health is THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… EDITION 2 EDITION 2 Program already reached more than 300,000 Wealth” families. EDUCATION IS THE GREATEST SOCIAL EQUALIZER: e Governor’s principal foundation of his legacy
Graduates of Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center, with Gov. Alfredo G. Gov. Freddie's pioneering program is the Negros Occidental Marañon, Jr., Atty. Japhet Masculino of the Provincial Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC). e Program is Agriculture and Ms. Ma. Cristina Orbecido hitting 81% employment rate for the graduates. Since it was established last 2008, the NOLITC already produced some 5,000+ graduates.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES… the Scholars of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental MA. CRISTINA B. ORBECIDO, P h.D i s t h e S c h o o l Administrator of the Negros Occidental L a n g u a g e a n d I n f o r m a t i o n Technology Center e Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital, located THE NEGROS FIRST PROVINCIAL BLOOD BANK CENTER Scholarshop programs…Maritime Education, Japanese Language Training Course, NT-Australia Scholarship, etc. in Silay City with an actual e only government-run Blood Center outside of Metro Manila KAREN R. DINSAY capacity of 250 beds.
is the Head of Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division and the Officer-In-Charge of P r o m o t i o n a n d Information Section of t h e P r o v i n c i a l Government of Negros Occidental DR. ERNELL J. TUMIMBANG LEONARDO C. EUSEBIO, P h.D Dr. Tumimbang, is the Negros Dr. Eusebio is the Department Head of the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division manages 600 student –scholars and 1,121 teacher-scholars. Negros Occidental Hospital Operations Occidental Provincial Health Officer
4 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 5 NOCHP CARD DISTRIBUTION As of August 2018, 368,541 patients have already Health Care: GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. availed of the Negros Occidental Comprehensive JULY - DECEMBER 2018 Health Program (NOCHP). is Health Care “Health is THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… EDITION 2 EDITION 2 Program already reached more than 300,000 Wealth” families. EDUCATION IS THE GREATEST SOCIAL EQUALIZER: e Governor’s principal foundation of his legacy
Graduates of Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center, with Gov. Alfredo G. Gov. Freddie's pioneering program is the Negros Occidental Marañon, Jr., Atty. Japhet Masculino of the Provincial Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC). e Program is Agriculture and Ms. Ma. Cristina Orbecido hitting 81% employment rate for the graduates. Since it was established last 2008, the NOLITC already produced some 5,000+ graduates.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES… the Scholars of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental MA. CRISTINA B. ORBECIDO, P h.D i s t h e S c h o o l Administrator of the Negros Occidental L a n g u a g e a n d I n f o r m a t i o n Technology Center e Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital, located THE NEGROS FIRST PROVINCIAL BLOOD BANK CENTER Scholarshop programs…Maritime Education, Japanese Language Training Course, NT-Australia Scholarship, etc. in Silay City with an actual e only government-run Blood Center outside of Metro Manila KAREN R. DINSAY capacity of 250 beds.
is the Head of Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division and the Officer-In-Charge of P r o m o t i o n a n d Information Section of t h e P r o v i n c i a l Government of Negros Occidental DR. ERNELL J. TUMIMBANG LEONARDO C. EUSEBIO, P h.D Dr. Tumimbang, is the Negros Dr. Eusebio is the Department Head of the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division manages 600 student –scholars and 1,121 teacher-scholars. Negros Occidental Hospital Operations Occidental Provincial Health Officer
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GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… Food Security & NATURE Natural Resources Conservation Mambukal Resort, one of the highest income TOURISM generating ventures of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental. Counted hundreds of thousands tourist in ux annually. e Resort has a convention facility, tourist lodge, LGU cottages and villas.
. . .conserves the environment and Carbin Reef, a huge Gov. Freddie established the 32,000 hectares Sagay Marine White Sandbar at the He also pioneered the establishment improves the welfare of local people. center of the 32,000 Reserve. An abounding shing ground of diverse marine life, and the of the Blue Crab Hatchery hectares Sagay Marine largest marine reserve in the country. reserve. e Japanese Ofuro Dipping Pool. is hot tub will lessen physical affliction Various bird species that ock in the muddy ats of Pulupandan, attracts the attention of (stress, tension and muscle pain). A must try in Mambukal Resort. tourists and bird enthusiasts.
Crab Picking Plant
Gov. Freddie as an Organic Agriculture advocate, the province became the Organic He is one of the four Governors from Visayas who Agriculture Capital of Western Visayan and committed to Protect the Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity in the world, the ”Visayan Sea Marine Triangle” the Country's Leader in Organic Agriculture.
Suyac Island and Mangrove Eco-Park, a Gov. Freddie also part of the 32,000 hectare Sagay Marine established the Negros First Reserve. e Suyac Island is covered Ranch in Sta. Rosa, Murcia. with 4 hectare mangrove forest, a perfect spot to relax during summer time. With 300,000 heads of swine, poultry, sheep, goat, carabao, native chicken and peking duck given to 65,000 farmers. Negros ATTY. JAPHET MASCULINO DR. RENANTE DECENA Occidental now ranks Atty. Masculino is the Provincial He is the Negros Occidental number one in backyard ELLEN MARIE M. JALANDONI CRISTINE C. MANSINARES Government Head of the Office of Provincial Veterinarian Ellen is the Recreation and She is the Supervising Tourism Agriculture swine production in the Welfare Services Officer and Operations Officer of Negros country. Mambukal Resort Manager. Occidental. For more details please visit: Photo Credits: Richard Malihan • Ronald Villar • Ronnie Baldonado www.rediscoveringnegros.com 6 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 7
GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… GOV.ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. THE VISIONARY UP CLOSE… Food Security & NATURE Natural Resources Conservation Mambukal Resort, one of the highest income TOURISM generating ventures of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental. Counted hundreds of thousands tourist in ux annually. e Resort has a convention facility, tourist lodge, LGU cottages and villas.
. . .conserves the environment and Carbin Reef, a huge Gov. Freddie established the 32,000 hectares Sagay Marine White Sandbar at the He also pioneered the establishment improves the welfare of local people. center of the 32,000 Reserve. An abounding shing ground of diverse marine life, and the of the Blue Crab Hatchery hectares Sagay Marine largest marine reserve in the country. reserve. e Japanese Ofuro Dipping Pool. is hot tub will lessen physical affliction Various bird species that ock in the muddy ats of Pulupandan, attracts the attention of (stress, tension and muscle pain). A must try in Mambukal Resort. tourists and bird enthusiasts.
Crab Picking Plant
Gov. Freddie as an Organic Agriculture advocate, the province became the Organic He is one of the four Governors from Visayas who Agriculture Capital of Western Visayan and committed to Protect the Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity in the world, the ”Visayan Sea Marine Triangle” the Country's Leader in Organic Agriculture.
Suyac Island and Mangrove Eco-Park, a Gov. Freddie also part of the 32,000 hectare Sagay Marine established the Negros First Reserve. e Suyac Island is covered Ranch in Sta. Rosa, Murcia. with 4 hectare mangrove forest, a perfect spot to relax during summer time. With 300,000 heads of swine, poultry, sheep, goat, carabao, native chicken and peking duck given to 65,000 farmers. Negros ATTY. JAPHET MASCULINO DR. RENANTE DECENA Occidental now ranks Atty. Masculino is the Provincial He is the Negros Occidental number one in backyard ELLEN MARIE M. JALANDONI CRISTINE C. MANSINARES Government Head of the Office of Provincial Veterinarian Ellen is the Recreation and She is the Supervising Tourism Agriculture swine production in the Welfare Services Officer and Operations Officer of Negros country. Mambukal Resort Manager. Occidental. For more details please visit: Photo Credits: Richard Malihan • Ronald Villar • Ronnie Baldonado www.rediscoveringnegros.com 6 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 7 BUILDING CAPACITIES… POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS juL - dec EDITION 2 FINDING SOLUTIONS 2018
Driving progress in harmony..working to provide equal“ access to basic needs and opportunities. . . FINDING SOLUTIONS USAID – Fish Right Program
BUILDING CAPACITIES No Overfishing, No Illegal Fishing A Project with USAID and Silliman University to improve sh stocks, increase and improved sustainability of sh catch and industry earners’ income.
Mangrove Protection & Rehabilitation Program Rehabilitate, Protect, and CR+ID – Coordinating Roads & Support to Livelihood Training Propagate Other Infrastructure Investments A tripartite project Women Entrepreneurs and Workshops for Development partnership with Carlos Connecting the Production Areas to Hilado Memorial State Markets and developing other Areas to College and Talisay City to support growth. A Project with the Department of Foreign educate the community how Affairs and Trade of the Australian to Rescue, Restore and Government and e Asia Foundation. Rehabilitate the mangroves.
Food Processing Equipment Assistance Conducted several Livelihood Trainings, Management and Personality Together with the Provincial Government of Negros Development Seminars, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental A Food and Fuel Valley Occidental, 8 Women Entrepreneurs were granted The Rice and Road Project
Food Processing Equipment to increase their income and improve their welfare The Damutan Valley Food Security & Infrastructure Development A 17,000 hectare valley located in the Municipality of Hinoba-an. is more works to be done…the partnership“ must be strengthened, Together with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, the valley is suitable for crop production and fuel wood /grass plantation. the labor should be determined… MBCCI conducted a Participatory Rural Appraisal at Brgy. Codcod, San For more details please visit: Carlos City and at Damutan Valley, Municipality of Hinoba-an, and draed www.rediscoveringnegros.com recommendations for the development of Road and Vegetable Areas. www.mbcci.biz 8 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 9 BUILDING CAPACITIES… POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS juL - dec EDITION 2 FINDING SOLUTIONS 2018
Driving progress in harmony..working to provide equal“ access to basic needs and opportunities. . . FINDING SOLUTIONS USAID – Fish Right Program
BUILDING CAPACITIES No Overfishing, No Illegal Fishing A Project with USAID and Silliman University to improve sh stocks, increase and improved sustainability of sh catch and industry earners’ income.
Mangrove Protection & Rehabilitation Program Rehabilitate, Protect, and CR+ID – Coordinating Roads & Support to Livelihood Training Propagate Other Infrastructure Investments A tripartite project Women Entrepreneurs and Workshops for Development partnership with Carlos Connecting the Production Areas to Hilado Memorial State Markets and developing other Areas to College and Talisay City to support growth. A Project with the Department of Foreign educate the community how Affairs and Trade of the Australian to Rescue, Restore and Government and e Asia Foundation. Rehabilitate the mangroves.
Food Processing Equipment Assistance Conducted several Livelihood Trainings, Management and Personality Together with the Provincial Government of Negros Development Seminars, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental A Food and Fuel Valley Occidental, 8 Women Entrepreneurs were granted The Rice and Road Project
Food Processing Equipment to increase their income and improve their welfare The Damutan Valley Food Security & Infrastructure Development A 17,000 hectare valley located in the Municipality of Hinoba-an. is more works to be done…the partnership“ must be strengthened, Together with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, the valley is suitable for crop production and fuel wood /grass plantation. the labor should be determined… MBCCI conducted a Participatory Rural Appraisal at Brgy. Codcod, San For more details please visit: Carlos City and at Damutan Valley, Municipality of Hinoba-an, and draed www.rediscoveringnegros.com recommendations for the development of Road and Vegetable Areas. www.mbcci.biz 8 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 9 e award was given last January 26, 2018, VAMOS! SAN CARLOS! during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Shangri-La NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES 1ST ASEAN CLEAN TOURIST CITY juL - dec Hotel in Chiang Mai, ailand. EDITION 2 2018
ere are a lot of sights and splendours in San Carlos that are unknown to many…With its thrust to continually promote and position San Carlos to the world of tourism, various programs and projects have been introduced recently.
San Carlos has a lot of attractions and THE HOMESTAY activities that must PROGRAM IN SIPAWAY ISLAND. be experienced. ere are is is a way to local guides on site. allow tourists to live and experience the way of living of locals and the culture of Sipawaynons.
Spelunking in Gi-ob Cave at Brgy. Quezon
e spectacular Prosperidad Hills …there is more to discover in this quiet, simple and humble City of San Carlos… the simplicity of life will truly leave a remarkable experience while in San Carlos. Trek and enjoy the splash of Magon-on Falls in Brgy. Codcod Vamos! San Carlos!
San Carlos has the attractions similar to that of the famed ABOUT THE AUTHOR attractions in the Philippines - Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Banaue Rice Terraces. JENNIFER B. SABALLA A Graduate of BS Tourism Management at University of Negros Occidental Recoletos and currently, the Tourism Operations Officer 1 of San Carlos City
For more details please visit: www.rediscoveringnegros.com www. sancarloscity.gov.ph Sipaway’s white sand resorts and stunning diving spots e amazing beauty of Codcod Rice Terraces Breathtaking scenery in Mayana Peak at Brgy. Rizal Photo Credits: Symon Mercado • San Carlo City Information Ofce • Ronnie Baldonado • Jen Saballa 10 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 11 e award was given last January 26, 2018, VAMOS! SAN CARLOS! during the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Shangri-La NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES 1ST ASEAN CLEAN TOURIST CITY juL - dec Hotel in Chiang Mai, ailand. EDITION 2 2018
ere are a lot of sights and splendours in San Carlos that are unknown to many…With its thrust to continually promote and position San Carlos to the world of tourism, various programs and projects have been introduced recently.
San Carlos has a lot of attractions and THE HOMESTAY activities that must PROGRAM IN SIPAWAY ISLAND. be experienced. ere are is is a way to local guides on site. allow tourists to live and experience the way of living of locals and the culture of Sipawaynons.
Spelunking in Gi-ob Cave at Brgy. Quezon
e spectacular Prosperidad Hills …there is more to discover in this quiet, simple and humble City of San Carlos… the simplicity of life will truly leave a remarkable experience while in San Carlos. Trek and enjoy the splash of Magon-on Falls in Brgy. Codcod Vamos! San Carlos!
San Carlos has the attractions similar to that of the famed ABOUT THE AUTHOR attractions in the Philippines - Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Banaue Rice Terraces. JENNIFER B. SABALLA A Graduate of BS Tourism Management at University of Negros Occidental Recoletos and currently, the Tourism Operations Officer 1 of San Carlos City
For more details please visit: www.rediscoveringnegros.com www. sancarloscity.gov.ph Sipaway’s white sand resorts and stunning diving spots e amazing beauty of Codcod Rice Terraces Breathtaking scenery in Mayana Peak at Brgy. Rizal Photo Credits: Symon Mercado • San Carlo City Information Ofce • Ronnie Baldonado • Jen Saballa 10 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 11 palapak JULY - DECEMBER 2018 palapak BRGY. VITO, SAGAY CITY EDITION 2 EDITION 2 BRGY. VITO, SAGAY CITY NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES
PALAPAK While in Vito, Sagay satisy your cravings for dried danggit, squid and fresh shells. the religious traditional practice of the devotees by touching the head and other parts parts of COME NEXT FRIDAY! the body of the Statue of St. Vincent Ferrer. e Statue is believed to have a miraculous healing intercession. Friday of every week and especially rst Friday of the month is the best time to visit & EXPERIENCE OUR the church at Brgy. Vito in Sagay City. 3-in-1 ADVENTURE PACKAGE Healing, Eating ,Resting
A very healthy and Iodine rich Sea Grapes or “Lato” ABOUT THE AUTHOR NELSON GELLERA Mr. Gellera had taught in the Academe overseas as Language Lecturer and Training Facilitator of English for Tourism. Likewise, he is with DepEd Division of Sagay City.
For more details please visit: e nutritious Bungkawel Shells e sun-dried rabbit sh or the famous Danggit www.rediscoveringnegros.com
From Brgy. Vito, get a chance to travel to the Island of Molocaboc and nourish yourself with variety of fresh seafoods or to Bantayan Island of Northern Cebu.
e Venerated Vito Church of St. Vincent Ferrer at Brgy. Vito, Sagay
e famous Molocaboc Foot Walk. A 1.5 kilometer man-made foot walk reached almost in the middle of two islands. Molocaboc Island is part of the 32,000 hectares Sagay Marine Sanctuary.
e Wooden Icon and its Healing Intercession
12 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 13 palapak JULY - DECEMBER 2018 palapak BRGY. VITO, SAGAY CITY EDITION 2 EDITION 2 BRGY. VITO, SAGAY CITY NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES
PALAPAK While in Vito, Sagay satisy your cravings for dried danggit, squid and fresh shells. the religious traditional practice of the devotees by touching the head and other parts parts of COME NEXT FRIDAY! the body of the Statue of St. Vincent Ferrer. e Statue is believed to have a miraculous healing intercession. Friday of every week and especially rst Friday of the month is the best time to visit & EXPERIENCE OUR the church at Brgy. Vito in Sagay City. 3-in-1 ADVENTURE PACKAGE Healing, Eating ,Resting
A very healthy and Iodine rich Sea Grapes or “Lato” ABOUT THE AUTHOR NELSON GELLERA Mr. Gellera had taught in the Academe overseas as Language Lecturer and Training Facilitator of English for Tourism. Likewise, he is with DepEd Division of Sagay City.
For more details please visit: e nutritious Bungkawel Shells e sun-dried rabbit sh or the famous Danggit www.rediscoveringnegros.com
From Brgy. Vito, get a chance to travel to the Island of Molocaboc and nourish yourself with variety of fresh seafoods or to Bantayan Island of Northern Cebu.
e Venerated Vito Church of St. Vincent Ferrer at Brgy. Vito, Sagay
e famous Molocaboc Foot Walk. A 1.5 kilometer man-made foot walk reached almost in the middle of two islands. Molocaboc Island is part of the 32,000 hectares Sagay Marine Sanctuary.
e Wooden Icon and its Healing Intercession
12 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 13 THE THIRD DISTRICT METRO 3RD : THE THIRD DISTRICT Negros Occidental, Philippines juL - dec Negros Occidental, Philippines The Cities of Victorias, Talisay and Silay and Municipalities EDITION 2 A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP The Cities of Victorias, Talisay and Silay and Municipalities of E.B. Magalona and Murcia. 2018 of E.B. Magalona and Murcia. INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ROAD PROJECTS
TALISAY CITY Universal Health Care is among Cong. Albee's top Brgy. Katilingban, bringing the FREE CLINIC to remote communities advocacy. EDUCATION
SILAY CITY Brgy. Guimbalaon Lantawan Road E.B. MAGALONA Brgy. Tabigue Road Widening
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
THE E-CLASSROOM ALTERNATIVE LEARNING BOARD Where high-tech touch screen devices are used by teachers to e modern audio-visual technology plays a vital role in improving the teaching make learning more interesting and learning capacities of teachers and students
PHILIPPINE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY - SILAY Cong. Albee cites the Jison family for their generous donation of a three---hectare lot in Barangay E. Lopez in Silay City that will be the site of the new Philippine Women's University BACOLOD – VICTORIAS COASTAL ROAD in the Visayas. e proposed 37km coastal road system will help decongest the E.B. MAGALONA highways and ease traffic in northern Negros. Brgy. Multi-purpose Hall at Brgy. Sto. Niño.
14 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 15 THE THIRD DISTRICT METRO 3RD : THE THIRD DISTRICT Negros Occidental, Philippines juL - dec Negros Occidental, Philippines The Cities of Victorias, Talisay and Silay and Municipalities EDITION 2 A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP The Cities of Victorias, Talisay and Silay and Municipalities of E.B. Magalona and Murcia. 2018 of E.B. Magalona and Murcia. INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES ROAD PROJECTS
TALISAY CITY Universal Health Care is among Cong. Albee's top Brgy. Katilingban, bringing the FREE CLINIC to remote communities advocacy. EDUCATION
SILAY CITY Brgy. Guimbalaon Lantawan Road E.B. MAGALONA Brgy. Tabigue Road Widening
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
THE E-CLASSROOM ALTERNATIVE LEARNING BOARD Where high-tech touch screen devices are used by teachers to e modern audio-visual technology plays a vital role in improving the teaching make learning more interesting and learning capacities of teachers and students
PHILIPPINE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY - SILAY Cong. Albee cites the Jison family for their generous donation of a three---hectare lot in Barangay E. Lopez in Silay City that will be the site of the new Philippine Women's University BACOLOD – VICTORIAS COASTAL ROAD in the Visayas. e proposed 37km coastal road system will help decongest the E.B. MAGALONA highways and ease traffic in northern Negros. Brgy. Multi-purpose Hall at Brgy. Sto. Niño.
14 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 15 METRO 3RD: A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP METRO 3RD: A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP POLICY OR LEGISLATION LIVELIHOOD TRAINING BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
R.A 10659 - SUGAR CANE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT (SIDA) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 0031 An act strengthening the Sugar Cane Industry by establishing the Sugar Cane Socialized and Low-Cost Housings Loan Restructuring and Industry Development Fund, providing funds for the Industry and for other Condonation Bill. purposes. Approved by the House of Representatives; Pending in the House of Senate. LEARN AND EARN Fisherfolks of EB Magalona, Talisay, Silay and Victorias were taught Fish Processing - Value Added Fishery Products. e Asenso (progress) in the ird District of Negros Occidental is a MICROCOSM of
PARTNERED WITH TESDA the Province progress on Socio-Economic Skills Training for Livelihood and Employment – Growth and Development…but there are automotive, food processing, baking, cooking, massage and hilot, housekeeping for women, sher folks, overseas workers who have come home, even still more works to be done… inmates of the BJMP. more mountains to climb...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR LA-ARNI TRINIDAD AGUILAR Currently the communication consultant for Cong. Alfredo B. Benitez. For 33 years, she Quali ed nishers of the trainings were provided made the rounds of various communication with loans to start-up small-scale livelihood work in the Department of Public ventures in making detergent soap, bath soap, fabric Information, Office of Media Affairs and San conditioner, and candle-making Miguel Corporation ALFREDO ABELARDO For more details please visit: “ALBEE” BANTUG BENITEZ www.rediscoveringnegros.com Representative, Third District of Negros Occidental www.albeebenitez.ph JUNE 2010 - JUNE 2019
16 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 17 METRO 3RD: A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP METRO 3RD: A Showcase for “Asenso” I-HELP POLICY OR LEGISLATION LIVELIHOOD TRAINING BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
R.A 10659 - SUGAR CANE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT (SIDA) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 0031 An act strengthening the Sugar Cane Industry by establishing the Sugar Cane Socialized and Low-Cost Housings Loan Restructuring and Industry Development Fund, providing funds for the Industry and for other Condonation Bill. purposes. Approved by the House of Representatives; Pending in the House of Senate. LEARN AND EARN Fisherfolks of EB Magalona, Talisay, Silay and Victorias were taught Fish Processing - Value Added Fishery Products. e Asenso (progress) in the ird District of Negros Occidental is a MICROCOSM of
PARTNERED WITH TESDA the Province progress on Socio-Economic Skills Training for Livelihood and Employment – Growth and Development…but there are automotive, food processing, baking, cooking, massage and hilot, housekeeping for women, sher folks, overseas workers who have come home, even still more works to be done… inmates of the BJMP. more mountains to climb...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR LA-ARNI TRINIDAD AGUILAR Currently the communication consultant for Cong. Alfredo B. Benitez. For 33 years, she Quali ed nishers of the trainings were provided made the rounds of various communication with loans to start-up small-scale livelihood work in the Department of Public ventures in making detergent soap, bath soap, fabric Information, Office of Media Affairs and San conditioner, and candle-making Miguel Corporation ALFREDO ABELARDO For more details please visit: “ALBEE” BANTUG BENITEZ www.rediscoveringnegros.com Representative, Third District of Negros Occidental www.albeebenitez.ph JUNE 2010 - JUNE 2019
16 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 17 e activity was followed by an Exhibits in Balay ni Tan Juan, featuring the works of National NATIONAL ARTS MONTH JULY - DECEMBER 2018 Artists in the Visayas Region and the parade of the local dance theater group depicting the city's "Sigabong BAGO CITY Sang Mga Kanyon", a commemoration of the so-called "Cinco de Noviembre” NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES EDITION 2
Bago City's Sigabong sang mga Kanyon
e Calatrava's hand woven Pandan fashion bags and document portfolios
Sayaw Pinoy performances
Beyond the celebration, the events gave a glimpse of the rich creative industries and potentials for arts and cultural tourism the Louie Dormido and Company of Neo-Ethnic Musicians province has to offer. Music, dance, theater, lm, literature, visual arts, architecture and allied arts. All of these were showcased in Bago City, Negros Occidental e Bago City hosted the National Arts last February 2019 in celebration of the National Arts Month. Month last February 2019. “Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival” intends to inculcate ABOUT THE AUTHOR awareness of Philippine Arts. We should RUDY REVECHE immerse in it and appreciate and expand the Rudy is the Regional Officer of the National Quality Silk Products Commission for Culture and Arts. He is also rich culture of our country. the Artistic Director of the Colegio San from Silk Yarns, colorful Agustin Bacolod's Culture and Art Program. scarves and stylish dresses of For more details please visit: OISCA, Bago City www.rediscoveringnegros.com • www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial 18 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 19 e activity was followed by an Exhibits in Balay ni Tan Juan, featuring the works of National NATIONAL ARTS MONTH JULY - DECEMBER 2018 Artists in the Visayas Region and the parade of the local dance theater group depicting the city's "Sigabong BAGO CITY Sang Mga Kanyon", a commemoration of the so-called "Cinco de Noviembre” NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES EDITION 2
Bago City's Sigabong sang mga Kanyon
e Calatrava's hand woven Pandan fashion bags and document portfolios
Sayaw Pinoy performances
Beyond the celebration, the events gave a glimpse of the rich creative industries and potentials for arts and cultural tourism the Louie Dormido and Company of Neo-Ethnic Musicians province has to offer. Music, dance, theater, lm, literature, visual arts, architecture and allied arts. All of these were showcased in Bago City, Negros Occidental e Bago City hosted the National Arts last February 2019 in celebration of the National Arts Month. Month last February 2019. “Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival” intends to inculcate ABOUT THE AUTHOR awareness of Philippine Arts. We should RUDY REVECHE immerse in it and appreciate and expand the Rudy is the Regional Officer of the National Quality Silk Products Commission for Culture and Arts. He is also rich culture of our country. the Artistic Director of the Colegio San from Silk Yarns, colorful Agustin Bacolod's Culture and Art Program. scarves and stylish dresses of For more details please visit: OISCA, Bago City www.rediscoveringnegros.com • www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial 18 PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS PERSPECTIVES | OPPORTUNITIES | TRAVELS 19 MBCCI MISSION To actively serve as the voice of the business community, ensuring responsible representation of entrepreneurs on all ofcial functions of the government and its instrumentalities.
Upholds the standards of the legitimate business, and helps bring about economic progress in Metro Bacolod and the whole province of Negros OFFICERS Occidental. ROBERTO L. MONTELIBANO President And with ultimate goal of FRANK A. CARBON Chief Executive Ofcer improving the quality of life of the ENGR. EDWARD M. GASAMBELO Vice President Negrosanons. ATTY. JULIANA B. CARBON Secretary ARCH. CRISPIN C. CHUA Treasurer TRUSTEES SECRETARIAT Roberto G. Abello Jeanelyn O. Jason Alfredo G. Barcelona Ray Francis E. Sinoro MBCCI NEW MEMBERS Robert C. Harland Edward N. Relator Ernie O. Pestaño Raymund S. Lupo Golden Arts and Furnishing George K. Sanchez Jein T. Pabalinas: MDY Ads and Signs Webmaster Ronnie J. Baldonado: Filipiniana Tours and Travel Photographer Avega Managed Care, Inc. Muy Bien Ventures Co., Inc. Angels In Us Transport Fudmaster EVENTS: JSA Sui Generis Food Products 1. NEGROS BUSINESS WEEK Philippine New Long Corporation Robinsons Place Bacolod GDR Auto Supply Trading July 6 -17, 2019 Rider Levett Bucknall Philippines, Inc 2. 28TH VISAYAS AREA BUSINESS CONFERENCE Rukmini Graphics Design Studio. The Oriental Hotel, Palo Leyte August 22-24, 2019 3. 45TH PHILIPPINE BUSINESS CONFERENCE The Manila Hotel October 15-17, 2019 CONTACT DETAILS: Address: Room 216, Capitol Subdivision Bldg.15th Lacson Sts., Bacolod City, Neg. Occ. PRINTED BY: Telefax: 034.434.3842
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