Published in the Visayan Daily Star newspaper on April 11, 2017
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday welcomed the proposed construction of a coastal road traversing Bacolod, Talisay, Silay and Victorias cities and E.B. Magalona town in Negros Occidental.

Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District) and Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya filed a bill providing for the construction of the coastal road at the House of Representatives on March 13.

Published in the Negros Daily Bulletin newspaper on December 6, 2016

Talisay City - Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares yesterday bared major projects for Talisay City including plans for a 100-hectare reclamation project for city’s relocation site.

The new two Toyota Hi-Ace Emergency Rescue Ambulance Van and one new DOH Dental Health Bus were turned over by Talisay City Mayor Jesus Antonio Neil Lizares and Vice-Mayor Samuel Siote; SPMs Carl Lizares, Bogs Malan, Rolen Meliton, Randy Ereñeta and RJ Tuvilla to Talisay City CDRRMO and City Health Office.*(Jun de los Reyes/NDB photo)

Published in the Negros Daily Bulletin newspaper on September 6, 2016

A unified approach to finding solutions to the problem of solid waste disposal in the Third District of Negros Occidental will soon be a reality.

Together for Metro 3rd Environment Initiative. From left, Silay VM Joedith Gallego, Murcia VM Gerry Rojas, Talisay Mayor Neil Lizares, Murcia Mayor Andrew Montelibano, Victorias Mayor Frederick Palanca, 3rd District Cong. Albee Benitez, Silay Mayor Mark Golez, and EB Magalona Marvin Malacon.*

Published in the Negros Daily Bulletin newspaper on August 10, 2016

Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares, during the courtesy visit of city-based taekwondo players who won medals in the recently-concluded 40th Smart National Taekwondo Championships, stressed that his administration will revive the Administered Training Leading to the Empowerment of Talisay Athletes (ATLETA) program – which was among the priorities of the late Mayor Antonio Lizares.

Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares with taekwondo medalists Charles Justine Abellar and Via Veronica Trocio alongside NTU-Talisay Eagles head coach Joshua (3rd from left). Also present during the courtesy visit are the athlete’s parents and multi-awarded player Marcus Hinojas (3rd from right).* (SCOOP-Bacolod Photo)