BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – Construction works at the Panaad Park and Stadium are now on high gear ahead of the celebration of the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2023.
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson affirmed that work on some of the local government unit (LGU) pavilions is being expedited.
The pavilions are the most important and the LGUs themselves are taking good care of the structures.
“That is where our strength is, the LGUs. They will also find ways to sponsor entertainment in their respective areas because they will also encourage their own constituents to come to Bacolod and join the festival,” Lacson said.
The governor also said they have already released subsidies for the participating LGUs amounting to P300,000 each.
The Panaad sa Negros 2023 is set from April 17 to 23.
Invitations have already been sent to senators, as well as to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.
The annual Panaad sa Negros Festival is dubbed the “Festival of all Festivals” in Negros Occidental. All 31 participating LGUs feature the best they could offer in culture, sports, food, and tourism.
The event would also be held for the first time following a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic./PN
