The Negros Occidental government, through the Provincial Environment Management Office, announced the staging of the 4th Search for Most Environment-Friendly Barangays and Schools, a PEMO press release said.

The categories in this year's search are city upland/urban barangay; city coastal barangay; city elementary school; municipal upland/urban barangay; municipal coastal barangay; and municipal elementary school.

Each local government unit is allowed a maximum of three official entries for each category, the press release said.

Deadline for submission of entries to the Screening and Evaluation Committee will be Sept. 9 through the PEMO, located at the North Capitol Road, Bacolod City.

Those interested to join the search may call Tel. Nos. 434-5396 or 708-8127, for inquiries on the contest guidelines, the press release added.*

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