DUMAGUETE CITY: Six senators will arrive in Negros Oriental on Friday to join the 100th-anniversary celebration of the provincial capitol. Senators Imee Marcos, Risa Hontiveros, Francis Tolentino, Jinggoy Estrada, Lito Lapid, and Mark Villar will be the event's special guests and speakers, said Provincial Tourism Executive Director Woodrow Maquiling Jr.
According to Philippines News Agency, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is also expected to attend as both Negros provinces and Siquijor are proposed to be placed under one region, the Negros Island region. The celebration's highlight includes the installation of a commemorative marker at the Capitol by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Governor Manuel Sagarbarria will lead ceremonies on Friday afternoon at the Capitol grounds, where he will officially launch the new government center. Filipina singer Kuh Ledesma is invited to grace the event, which includes activities like a commemorative centennial pyro-musical competition and a best photo and same-day edit video contest.