March 16, 2021 THERE are several places in the East of Bacolod that are great for outdoor leisure and academic learning.
One of those is the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Ecological Park, which sits on a 10-hectare property that forms the overall 55-hectare Granada campus.
Trees shade the area, radiating a cool ambiance that is best for leisure and recreation.
Students and private individuals who want to hold retreats, seminars, and other undertakings that require serenity can utilize the place. But advance arrangements should be made to have a smooth stay.
According to its social media post, the hub is suitable for ecological resource and learning, nature appreciation, biodiversity conservation, and environmental studies for students, teachers, researchers and policymakers, and the general public.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia
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The development was announced by the mayor in a press conference here on Saturday with Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, sponsor of the counterpart Senate Bill (SB) 1647, seeking to establish the BCGH.
“There will be so much to be done before the actual implementation. (Executive Assistant) George Zulueta has commissioned a study group in (University of St.) La Salle that will look into the nitty-gritty (of this). The idea here is to maximize funding from the national government,” Leonardia said.
He added that a memorandum of agreement still needs to be signed as part of the implementation.