The Negros Occidental Historical Council, Inc. (NOHCI) is a non-governmental organization based in Bacolod City that preserves and promotes the history, culture, and arts of Negros Occidental. It was originally established as the Negros Occidental Historical Commission in 1971 under the provincial government and became a private entity in 1992 to increase operational flexibility while continuing to work closely with the Province. The Council maintains a library with about 3,700 books and documents, supports research, and provides historical resources to the public, schools, and government agencies free of charge. The institution faces challenges such as limited funds, lack of technology for digitizing materials, and insufficient expert staff for inventory and preservation. Despite these constraints, NOHCI continues to collaborate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and other partners, ensuring the safeguarding and dissemination of the province’s historical and cultural heritage.
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Negros Occidental Historical Council, 2024
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Noreen T. Alvarez, Kizia V. Candelario
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