Tag: Organic World Congress
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Bacolod and Negros Occidental Celebrate Global Achievements and Regional Milestones in 2024
In 2024, Bacolod City and Negros Occidental province celebrated significant achievements on both the international stage and within their region. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act into law on June 13, establishing a new administrative region that includes Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. This act aims to enhance…
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Negros Occidental Selected to Host 2027 Organic World Congress
Negros Occidental, dubbed the ‘Organic Food Bowl of the Philippines,’ has been chosen to host the 2027 Organic World Congress (OWC). The announcement was made during the closing of this year’s OWC at Nanhua University in Taiwan. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, along with the province’s 14 city and municipal mayors, successfully led the bid, outvoting…
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Negros Farmers’ Festival Boosts Organic Produce and Slow Food Movement
The 2024 Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival and Terra Madre Visayas, held at the Negrense Residences in Bacolod City, kicked off with a strong showing of support for organic farming and the slow food movement. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, alongside Ramon Uy Jr. from Slow Food International and members of the Pasil Slow Food Community…
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