Negros Occidental faced a year of highs and lows, earning accolades for local initiatives while grappling with substantial losses in its hog industry. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson's peace efforts were recognized nationally, but the province suffered unprecedented setbacks due to diseases. Despite receiving the Seal of Good Local Governance and offering rice at a reduced price, the province's hog industry incurred losses estimated at nearly PHP200 million. Stay updated on Negros Occidental's dynamic year.
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