BACOLOD CITY — The city government’s crackdown on illegal structures continued Wednesday, July 1, as personnel from the City Legal Office (CLO) Enforcement Team and the City Administrator’s Office–Market Enforcement Action Team closed and cleared 97 stalls inside the Libertad Market Annex Building. Retired Police Colonel Levy Pangue, team leader of the CLO Enforcement Team, continue reading : Joint Enforcement Team Closes 97 Stalls at Libertad Market Annex Building
The creative industry in Bacolod City has found a new home in Barangay Mansilingan as Mayor Greg Gasataya led the opening of G-Hive, a hub for graphic artists, designers, animators, game developers, fashion designers, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the Mansilingan Activity Center (MAC) on June 29, 2026. The G-Hive features a continue reading : G-Hive for Creative Industry Opens in Barangay Mansilingan
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya led the inauguration of the newly improved Senior Citizen Center at the annex building of the Bacolod City Government Center, reaffirming the city’s commitment to providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive services for Bacolod’s elderly population. Addressing members of various senior citizens’ organizations, Gasataya said that as the city’s “VIPs,” continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Welcomes Senior Citizens to Their New Home
BACOLOD CITY — Seven of 12 commercial establishments were ordered closed for failing to secure the necessary business permits during a series of joint inspection operations conducted by the City Legal Office (CLO) and the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) from June 22 to 24, 2026. The issuance of closure orders forms part of continue reading : 7 Establishments Shut Down Due to Lack of Permits
During a meeting led by Mayor Greg Gasataya together with members of the Bacolod City ASF Task Force, officials agreed to implement stronger measures to prevent the possible resurgence and spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious and deadly disease affecting hogs. There are currently no confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) continue reading : Pork Ban and Stricter Border Controls to Be Enforced in Bacolod Amid Resurgence of ASF in Negros
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have expressed full confidence in the Bacolod City’s readiness to host Batang Pinoy 2026 from December 12 to 18, 2026. Speaking during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday, June 23, at the PSC Main Building inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, PSC Chairman John continue reading : PSC, Bacolod ‘All In’ for Batang Pinoy 2026 This December
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya, in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation, led the graduation rites for 20 beneficiaries of the Elevate AIDA program at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday, June 22, 2026. Mayor Gasataya emphasized that the program aims to boost local economic empowerment under the Pag-eskwela to Pagtrabaho (P2P) initiative, which continue reading : 20 “Elevate AIDA” Graduates in Bacolod Gear Up for Digital Opportunities
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya and Third District Congressman Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez called for stronger ties between Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as the city celebrated its 88th Charter Anniversary on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Speaking during the annual Charter Day Awards Ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center, Benitez stressed that the continue reading : Gasataya, Benitez Urge Stronger Ties Between Bacolod, Negros Occidental in 88th Charter Celebration
Bacolod City – Mayor Greg Gasataya led the distribution of cash incentives to 284 delegates of the Palarong Pambansa 2026, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and chaperones, during a recognition and awarding ceremony held at the Bacolod City Government Center on Thursday, June 18, 2026. A total of P1.782 million was allocated for 54 medalists, 48 continue reading : BACOLOD LGU GRANTS P1.782M CASH INCENTIVES TO PALARO ATHLETES
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized that unity and courage helped Filipino revolutionaries win freedom and remain essential in addressing today’s challenges at the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration, Friday, June 12, 2026. “We enjoy freedom because of the courage and unity of our ancestors,” the mayor said. He added that patriotism today means continue reading : Bacolod Celebrates Independence Day, Highlights Youth’s Role in Nation-Building
The youth will take center stage in Bacolod City’s 128th Independence Day celebration on Friday at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), with volleyball standout Brianna Nikola Ang joining the event. Ang, captain of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School volleyball team that won the Palarong Pambansa championship in 2024, will be among the featured continue reading : Brianna Ang to Join Bacolod’s 128th Independence Day Celebration at BCGC
BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City’s vision of becoming a circular, resilient, and inclusive city by 2030 received a boost as representatives from the European Union (EU) and the European business community met with local leaders to explore partnerships in sustainability, green investments, and economic development. The visiting delegation was led by Dawn Marie Cabigon of continue reading : Bacolod Strengthens EU Ties for Sustainable Growth and Green Investments
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya led the distribution of free school supplies at A.L. Jayme Elementary School on Monday, June 8, marking the official launch of Bacolod City’s school supplies and P.E. uniform distribution program for public school learners. The program will benefit approximately 113,000 students from Kindergarten to Senior High School enrolled in continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STARTS DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 113,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL LEARNERS
