14/08/2026
"The Matriarch Behind a Legacy of Public Service"
Today we pay tribute to the life of the late Mary Magdalene "Dolly" Kho-Alvarez, who's beauty and grace Kabankalan will always remember.If you grew up in Kabankalan, you knew Plaza Drug.
Behind that trusted pharmacy was Ma’am Dolly — a quiet and composed woman with a heart for service.
She was an alumna of Kabankalan Elementary School( ERAMS today) and a graduate of Philippine Women’s University, a licensed pharmacist, and a businesswoman who served our city with compassion.
She was married to Genaro "Lim-ao" Alvarez Jr., former Vice Governor and Congressman.
They raised 3 children and 3 apos in public service — a true legacy of leadership.
The Philippine House of representatives honored her with the house resolution 1227.In her memory, her family continues her legacy by supporting pharmacy students in Negros Occidental - keeping alive her passion for healthcare.
