• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
A total of 73 barangays in Negros Occidental received P21.8 million worth of projects from the provincial government.
The assistance covers a wide range of community development initiatives, including installation of solar-powered streetlights, rehabilitation of health centers, improvement of barangay and multi-purpose halls, installation of water pipelines, construction of drainage systems and foot walks, and construction and riprapping of drainage canals.
Vice Governor Jose Benito Alonso led the ceremonial turn-over of checks to the barangay captains and authorized representatives during a program held at the Negros Occidental Food Terminal Market hall in Bacolod City on Wednesday (Nov. 19).
On Friday (Nov. 21), Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II turned over checks worth P14.2 million to Saver Plan Medical and Healthcare Services, represented by its general manager Elmer Doctora, as payment for the group health insurance coverage of provincial government employees.
The Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees led by its president Randy Peacita and Capitol department heads witnessed the ceremonial turnover of the checks at the Provincial Capitol.
The Negros Occidental provincial government has been authorized to utilize the medical allowance granted under Department of Budget and Management Budget Circular No. 2024-6 for group insurance or other health-related benefits for eligible employees, as provided under Ordinance No. 005, series of 2025. | GB
