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| Puentevella and Marañon (Watchmen Daily Journal Photo) |
"We wouldn’t have the
freshest, organic vegetables if it weren’t for him.”
This was stressed by Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella, as he regard
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. as the "father of organic
farming" in the province.
Also, the mayor noted the effort
of the governor to push for one-island region, which will unite Negros
Occidental and Negros Oriental as one region.
He pointed out that the bid
will also boost the organic farming industry in the island with experts from
both provinces sharing ideas and innovations for crop management and
improvement because of the singular connection.
The mayor said that Bacolod
is doing everything to let people know about the benefits of organic vegetables
and high value crops.
Let’s help each other for
its progress, he added.
Meanwhile, Marañon vowed that he will support the organic farmers from Negros Oriental
even if their governor is not cooperating.
Marañon
made this statement during the opening of the 9th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival
at the Provincial Capitol grounds in Bacolod City, which was missed by his
counterpart, Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.
The Organic Festival was initiated by
the two former governors - the late Joseph Marañon of Negros Occidental
and George Arnaiz of Negros Oriental - in 2005.
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