The Association of Negros Producers Inc. recognized local leaders and its pioneers to mark the launching of its 20 th year celebration during its recent General Membership Assembly at Planta Hotel.

ANP said among the local leaders acknowledged for their valuable support in enterprise development were former governors Daniel Lacson, Rafael Coscolluela, and the late Joseph Marañon, as well as Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia.

Named ANP Platinum Honorees were Gigi Campos, China Gallaga, Lyn Gamboa and Milagros Kilayko for their vision and commitment to pursue the trade mission road for ANP.

Sugar workers seek action
on SSS, economic concerns

About 150 sugar workers and urban poor yesterday sought action from the Social Security System on non-remittances of their premiums, and from the provincial government on their need for economic assistance.

The group, led by Guillermo Barreta Jr. of Negros Labor Center and Mario Tapi-on of Tingug Sang Gutom (Voices of Hunger), held a picket in front of the SSS office at Lacson Street in the morning, and at the Provincial Capitol in the afternoon, to air their demands.

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