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The installation of eco-friendly solar street lights along Bonifacio Street in Barangay Zone 7, Talisay City, under Punong Barangay Sulpicio “Bingbing” Verdeflor Jr. has been completed, Mayor Neil Lizares said Wednesday, November 10.“Aside from illuminating the streets for motorists and pedestrians alike at night, these lighting upgrades can help make our barangay community safer due to its crime prevention effect while also creating the conditions necessary for our residents and businesses to thrive,” Lizares said.“This is not only as a crime deterrent initiative but this solar-powered street lights are economical to use, promote renewable energy and significantly lessen the carbon footprint of our communities and reduce our dependence on conventional energy. The absence of extern...

Kasanag Para sa Buasdamlag, a solar-powered streetlighting project of Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District), was launched in the upland community of Barangay Katilingban in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, November 7.Benitez with his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Ariana, turned over 14 solar street lamps that will be used for the posts in the barangay that will light up the 14 Stations of the Cross.Katilingban’s version of the Via Crucis is becoming a favorite pilgrimage site for Catholic devotees during the celebration of Semana Santa or the Holy Week.Punong Barangay Jude Javellana, who led about 100 residents of Katilingban representing beneficiaries from haciendas Magcorao, Hiyang-hiyang and Louie; Bantay Bukid, barangay health workers a...

Richard Malihan photoGov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the inauguration of the Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental (AHRANO) porkshop at the Fiesta Market of the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, Wednesday morning, October 27.Lacson said the provincial government has also set up several other meat shops to help hog raisers in various parts of the province market their goods.The integrity of AHRANO officers and cooperation among its members will create a sustainable livelihood project, and will bring about economic benefits not only to their association but also to the entire hog industry of the province, Lacson said.The meat shop at the Fiesta Market was facilitated by the Provincial Veterinary Office and AHRANO, with assistance from Magnolia-Puref...