Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. said Negros Occidental is one of the most peaceful provinces though there were still pockets of rebels in the hinterland.

Marañon  who was guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Negros Expats' Group recently  at Nature's Village in Talisay City, said the province was making good progress - better than the national average, a press release from the group said.

Speaking before nationals from the US, UK, Germany, Canada, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway and a representative from the Czech Republic, he said improving the education system was also a high priority. His address was followed by an open forum where he answered questions on favorite expat topics such as traffic controls and garbage. 

On  the cattle and sheep project, of the provinces he said expats will soon  be able to enjoy high quality local beef and lamb. He said they can look out in future to a delicious lamb lechon specially developed to take full advantage of the wider availability of good quality lamb meat, the press release added.*

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