GREENING PROJECT. Mayor Michael Rama (right) inspects the Cebu City-run greenhouse at the commercial district of South Road Properties following the launching of the massive greening and beautification project "Kuyog Ta! Panindot Pahapsay sa Palibot" on Friday (Feb. 17, 2023). The project involves city-wide tree-planting activities, reforestation of upland villages, establishment of parks and playgrounds and conversion of open spaces into agricultural gardens to transform Cebu City into a green, smart and livable place. (Photo courtesy of Cebu City PIO) CEBU CITY - The Cebu City government on Friday embarked on a massive greening and beautification project, marking the start of the capital's efforts to pivot into a green, smart and livable place, and adopt a development similar to Singapore. The project was spearheaded by Mayor Michael Rama, who led Cebu City Hall employees in a simultaneous massive tree-planting activity at the South Road Properties, along with workers f
'ART BY THE RIVER.'The paintings of young artists in Bago City, Negros Occidental province, depict Bago River as the "lifeblood" of the province. The Bago River Watershed spans four cities and four municipalities of Murcia, Don Salvador Benedicto, Calatrava and Pulupandan, and empties into the Guimaras Strait.(Photos courtesy of Bago City PIO) BACOLOD CITY - Young artists in Bago City just south of this provincial capital are showcasing their artworks, highlighting the significance of Bago River, which is considered the "lifeblood" of Negros Occidental province. "Art by the River" is being featured in line with National Arts Month, and the city's 57th Charter Anniversary celebration, which kicked off Tuesday afternoon and will run until Feb. 19. The winning artworks, in the form of supersized canvas paintings, are displayed at the Bantayan Park along the banks of Bago River. "In this month-long celebration of the arts, we highlight the wor
BACOLOD CITY - As the city of Bago in Negros Occidental celebrates its 57th charter anniversary, the local government underscores the importance of unity in a bid to rise to the many challenges, including the pandemic, and move forward.
City officials led by Mayor Nicholas Yulo and Vice Mayor Ramo
Bago Mayor Nicholas Yulo (center) and Vice Mayor Ramon Torres (right) award the cash prize to Albert Magbanua, who won first place in the 3rd Kurit-Baylan