April 14, 2025 | Bacolod City In response to ongoing water supply issues in Bacolod City, Mayor Albee Benitez met with officials from the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) and PrimeWater at the City Mayor’s Office on Friday, April 11, to discuss immediate and long-term solutions. The dialogue brought together representatives from key local government continue reading : MAYOR ALBEE BENITEZ ENGAGES BACIWA-PRIMEWATER IN DIALOGUE TO TACKLE BACOLOD’S WATER WOES
April 11, 2025 — The newly elected officers of the Bacolod City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (BACGEM) took their oath of office presided over by Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez. Leading the new set of officers is Chairperson Victor Emmanuel C. Espina, joined by Vice-Chairperson Ma. Victoria D. Parreñas. The Board of Directors includes Joery continue reading : NEWLY ELECTED BAACGEM OFFICERS TAKE OATH BEFORE MABB
April 11, 2025 – With the theme “Kabayanihan ng Beterano; Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas,” the City of Bacolod solemnly commemorated the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, 2025, at the Bacolod City Public Plaza. The ceremony began with a flag entrance and ecumenical prayer led by religious leaders from the Catholic, Christian, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HONORS FILIPINO HEROES AT THE 83RD ARAW NG KAGITINGAN
In accordance with SP Resolution No. 248 s. 2025 and SP Resolution No. 249, s. 2025, the Bacolod Masskara Festival Highlights was set from the fourth Sunday of October to the third Sunday of October. This adjustment aims to minimize the impact of severe weather disturbances, ensuring the smooth operations of vendors and allowing Bacolodnons continue reading : BACOLOD MASSKARA FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS SET TO THIRD SUNDAY OF OCTOBER
April 5, 2025- Following the successful launch of the first five electric jeepneys last October 2024, Cebu People has now launched an additional five units, bringing the total number of electric jeepneys in operation to 10. These vehicles will serve the route from Fortune Towne, via SM, to the Central Market Loop. The turnover ceremony continue reading : MORE ELECTRIC JEEPNEYS TO PLY BACOLOD CITY’S STREETS
April 6, 2025 – As part of the first-ever Pet Festival in Bacolod City, the City Veterinary Office hosted an engaging Pet Agility Training and Handling session with Trainer Spy Dekeling of InSPYred, held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. The session focused on the value of dog obedience training, which plays a vital role not continue reading : RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH PET AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING AT BACOLOD PET FESTIVAL
April 4, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Veterinary Office, officially opens the first-ever Bacolod Pet Festival today at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center. Present during the ceremony were Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Jason Villarosa, Kalaw Puentevella, and Celia Flor, Assistant City Veterinarian Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, Provincial Health Office Dr. continue reading : FIRST-EVER BACOLOD PET FESTIVAL 2025
April 1, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), and the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), has participated in combating climate change and promote environmental awareness through a partnership with the Climate Reality Project Philippines that culminated in a continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STRENGTHENS CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH THE REALITY TOUR
Bacolod City concluded the 2025 National Women’s Month celebration with a vibrant “Zumbabaye” event yesterday, March 27, led by the Department of Social Services and Development. The energy-filled activity was joined by Councilor Celia Flor and drew women from various sectors, including the private sector and representatives from local and national agencies. The celebration highlighted continue reading : Bacolod Ends Women’s Month with Energetic “Zumbabaye”
March 28, 2025 – A team from the City Engineer’s Office, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), and the Bacolod Environmental and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) joined the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) special task force Baklas this morning. The operation, which will continue until tomorrow and follow a weekly schedule, focused on removing illegally continue reading : BACOLOD CITY PARTNERS WITH COMELEC FOR BAKLAS OPERATION
The City of Bacolod, through its city department of Agriculture purchased the refrigerated van for the Agri-Fisheries Digital Platform Program. Building on the successful launch of the program last March 13 at the Gaisano Grand Supermarket, the refrigerated van serves a purpose in collecting, storing, and sorting produce from Bacolod’s local farmers. The van facilitate continue reading : BCD PURCHASED REFRIGERATED VAN FOR ITS AGRI-FISHERIES DIGITAL PLATFORM
March 27, 2025 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – VI (DSWD-VI), together with Bacolod City’s Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) organized a food redemption activity for the Walang Gutom Program last March 26 at the Brgy. Villamonte Covered Court, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City. A number of 175 recipients were able continue reading : DSWD AND DSSD WALANG GUTOM PROGRAM FOOD REDEMPTION AT BARANGAY VILLAMONTE
