BacCHP Organizes Post Health Summit Meeting

November 19, 2024 – Through Mayor Albee Benitez’s effort and support in the city’s health sector, the City of Bacolod’s Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) held a post-health summit meeting with various health stakeholders today at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. The meeting was attended by Mayor Albee Benitez, Chairman Committee on Health and continue reading : BacCHP Organizes Post Health Summit Meeting

17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and 2nd Terra Madre Visayas 2024 Officially Opens in Bacolod City

November 19, 2024- Mayor Albee Benitez and Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas 2024 at the Capitol Grounds. The event’s opening ceremony followed at the Negros Residences Function Hall, marking the beginning of the festival. The celebration will continue reading : 17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and 2nd Terra Madre Visayas 2024 Officially Opens in Bacolod City

MABB Leads HUCAFC Check Turnover to PCIC

November 19, 2024 – Mayor Albee Benitez led the turnover of a financial assistance check from the Highly Urbanized City Agricultural and Fishery Council (HUCAFC) to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) at the City Mayor’s Office Lobby. The initiative aims to enhance crop insurance for Bacolod farmers and fisherfolk, providing better protection against risks.(Source: continue reading : MABB Leads HUCAFC Check Turnover to PCIC

City Vet Improves Public Service with Program Trackers

The City Veterinary Office launched their Program Trackers initiative to enhance project conduct and delivery on November 18. The first-ever program trackers are in the form of infographics that allows city residents to keep track and stay updated of the City Vet’s activities weekly. The trackers include latest data on total number of dogs and continue reading : City Vet Improves Public Service with Program Trackers

NEGROS POWER OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE LACSON STREET UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH ITS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

November 13, 2024 – The Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC), in partnership with the City of Bacolod held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony of the Lacson Street Underground Distribution System Project today at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod City. Present were Mayor Albee Benitez, NEPC Engr. Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, NEPC CEO Roel continue reading : NEGROS POWER OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE LACSON STREET UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH ITS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

NGCP HOLDS POWER 101 SEMINAR IN BACOLOD CITY

November 13, 2024- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) recently conducted a “Power 101” seminar at L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City, aimed at educating print and broadcast media representatives, as well as local government information officers, on the key aspects of the country’s power transmission system. Neil Martin Modina, NGCP AVP and Head, Visayas continue reading : NGCP HOLDS POWER 101 SEMINAR IN BACOLOD CITY

BACOLOD CITY REALLOCATES P525M BURGOS MARKET FUNDS TO 5 CITY PROJECTS

November 12, 2024 – Mayor Albee Benitez announced during his press conference on Monday, November 11, that the city government has redirected the P525 million budget originally intended for constructing a new Burgos public market to fund five other city projects after local vendors opposed the new market plan. One of the newly funded projects continue reading : BACOLOD CITY REALLOCATES P525M BURGOS MARKET FUNDS TO 5 CITY PROJECTS

BACOLOD CITY PREPARES FOR THE PARADE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION

November 12, 2024 – As the holiday season draws near, Mayor Albee Benitez, together with the Department of Tourism, the City Engineer’s Office, and STI – West Negros University, is gearing up for this year’s highly-anticipated Parade of Lights. This month of December, the city will come alive with festive lights, music, and holiday cheer continue reading : BACOLOD CITY PREPARES FOR THE PARADE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION

BACOLOD CITY, TESDA, AND UBIQUITY BRIDGE SKILLS GAP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BPO CAREERS

November 12, 2024 – The Bacolod City government, in partnership with TESDA and Ubiquity, is launching a new training initiative under the @SENSO Life Skills Academy to help residents gain skills for the BPO industry. The 10-day pilot program, called “A Training Program for Near Hires,” will train 25 selected scholars on essential industry skills. continue reading : BACOLOD CITY, TESDA, AND UBIQUITY BRIDGE SKILLS GAP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BPO CAREERS

BCD CENTENARIAN SANG BRGY. MONTEVISTA NAKABATON SANG CASH INCENTIVE

November 12, 2024- Prioridad ni Mayor Albee Benitez ang Social Pension labi na para sa mga senior citizens. Paagi sa iya nga suporta kag sa bulig sang Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), nakabaton sang balor Php 90,000 Centenarian incentive si Amalia Dacanay Seva sa edad nga 100. Kaupod nya sa pag baton ang continue reading : BCD CENTENARIAN SANG BRGY. MONTEVISTA NAKABATON SANG CASH INCENTIVE

BACOLOD CITY EXPANDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDL)

November 11, 2024 – With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), in partnership with Bacolod City College (BCC), launched the College Education Behind Bars program. This initiative allows 25 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship within the BJMP Male Dormitory continue reading : BACOLOD CITY EXPANDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDL)