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Atty. Simplicio Palanca: The old man by the sea turns 98
BACOLOD. Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca marks his 98th birthday Friday, March 12. The visionary man is known for his Herculean mission of establishing the seaport of Bacolod City and undertaking the vast reclamation works that propelled the economy of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. (Contributed photo)
BACOLOD. Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca observes tradition of giving "ampao" to a dragon dancer during Chinese New Year. (Contributed photo)
BACOLOD. Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca with Silay City Mayor Mark Andrew Golez, Atty. Jack Maalat, Willy Au, and Reynaldo Bantug.(Contributed photo)
BACOLOD. Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca with Atty. Jack Maalat, John Alonte, Taipan Lucio Co, Willy Au, and Rolando "Boboy" Corona Jr. (Contributed photo)