Farmers group in Negros Occidental to continue selling rice at P25 per kilo despite dry spell. President of Federation of Irrigators Association Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System, Pedro Limpangog, announced plans to sell rice at a low cost to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and indigent residents. The group covers around 11,000 hectares of rice fields and is implementing water delivery systems to combat the dry spell. NIA-BRIS is closely monitoring the irrigation system against garbage dumping by residents.
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'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