The Provincial Economic Development and Investment Center – Negros Occidental (PEDIC) hosted a meeting with BSP Bacolod Area Director Ms. Maria Jocelyn Ladero and her team to discuss local economic inputs for the maiden issue of the Philippine Beige Book. This national report serves to spotlight core developments and emerging trends across the country.
Representatives from various LGUs of Negros Occidental attended today’s orientation on Energy Programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Investment Promotion Office (IPO) Workshop on Harmonizing the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) process flow, held at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City.
The Provincial Economic Development Center of Negros Occidental conducted an ocular visit at the new 173-megawatt peak Calatrava Solar Farm. Developed by Aboitiz Renewables Inc., this landmark project is the largest operating solar facility in the Visayas, driving economic growth and supporting the Philippines’ clean energy transition.
A powerful convergence of national agencies, LGUs, and private sector leaders took place in Bacolod for the Assessment of LGU Investment Preparedness & Best Practices in Investment Promotion—a highlight of Renewable Energy Week!
The completion of the Kabankalan City Domestic Airport is eyed to strengthen southern Negros’ connectivity and open direct access to key tourist destinations, including Sipalay and Cauayan.
Governor Bong Lacson and Vice Governor Joeben Alonso led the inauguration of the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) at Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, this morning.
The Embassy of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, led by Dutch Ambassador, Her Excellency Madam Marielle Geraedts, hosted a dinner attended by Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson together with Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz in Bacolod City last week, related to the Dutch Trade Mission on Water.
The Embassy of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, led by Dutch Ambassador, Her Excellency Madam Marielle Geraedts, hosted a dinner attended by Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson together with Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz in Bacolod City last week, related to the Dutch Trade Mission on Water.
Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson yesterday signed a Power Purchase Agreement with WeGen Energy Philippines, Inc. represented by its Vice President for Sales and Operations Orlando Alparce for a 1,270kW Rooftop Solar Project across several entities of the province, which will have an estimated savings of P404,537,528 in 25 years.
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance skills development and provide knowledge and support to millennial entrepreneurs through the province’s Technology and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC).