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The Kabankalan resident believed to be the oldest living person in the world did not make it to the Guinness World Records because of the failure to submit all of the documents required, her granddaughter said on Tuesday, November 23.Francisca Susano, also known as Lola Iska, was believed to be the oldest living person in the country and the world at 124 years old. She passed away at her home in Barangay Camingawan, Kabankalan City, on Monday, November 22.Her granddaughter, Merlene Susano, said they were not able to submit Lola Iska’s baptismal certificate and some other documents in time.Lola Iska who planted rootcrops for a living in her younger days had 14 children, eight of whom are alive. She is also survived by more than 500 grandchildren, Merlene said.Gov. Eugenio Jo...

Capitol photoThe Negros Occidental Governor’s Conservation Achievement awardees were recognized at rites spearheaded by the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City on Tuesday, November 23.The Abanse Babaye para sa Dunang Manggad Awards is one of the categories organized by PEMO.It is given to acknowledge the key role of Negrense women in environmental stewardship, to support women’s leadership in decision making, and to promote the positive impact women make in the conservation of the environment, a press release from the Capitol said.Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the awarding ceremony together with Board Member Rita Gatuslao, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz, Executive Assistant to the Governor Charina Magallanes – Tan...

A Negros Occidental resident who was believed to be the oldest living person in the country and the world passed away at her home in Barangay Camingawan, Kabankalan City, 6:45 p.m. Monday, November 22.“It is with sadness in our heart when we received the news that our beloved Lola Francisca Susano passed away,” the Kabankalan City government announced Monday night.Her granddaughter, Merlene Susano, told DIGICAST NEGROS Lola Iska died in her sleep after their evening prayers surrounded by 15 grandchildren.She was sleeping while they were praying and took two deep breaths after they were done and died, Merlene said.At about 3 p.m. Monday Lola Iska had difficulty breathing but after they massaged her with liniment she improved, her granddaughter added.Lola Iska had 14 chil...