Today, July 18, 2025, Mayor Greg Gasataya and the City Agriculture Office handed out fertilizer worth ₱253,361 to 112 farmer-beneficiaries under the Masagana Rice Program of DA‑Region 6. An ini nga programa tuyo nga mag boost sang rice production, magpa siguro sang aton food security, kag maga uplift sang aton mga local farmers by turning continue reading : MAYOR GREG EMPOWERS OUR FARMERS
With Col. Juritz Rara now at the helm and Lt. Col. Alvin Gumacal stepping in as RMU 6 OIC, this command turnover marks a major milestone in maritime security for Bacolod City and Negros Island Region. Ang ini nga activation kag command turnover isa ka strategic leap sa pagpabakod sang operations batok sa smuggling, illegal continue reading : THE REGIONAL MARITIME UNIT – NEGROS ISLAND REGION (RMU-NIR) WAS OFFICIALLY ACTIVATED ON JULY 17 AT THE CAMP ALFREDO MONTELIBANO SR. HREADQUARTERS.
Relief continues to reach those who need it most kag mismo si Mayor Greg ang personal nga nag upod sa pila ka mga distribution operations sa mga apektado nga mga barangay. The City Government of Bacolod, in partnership with DSWD-NIR, began distributing 3,940 additional relief packs to flood-affected families across 15 barangays, starting with 813 continue reading : 4,419 MORE FLOOD-HIT FAMILIES RECEIVE RELIEF FROM BACOLOD LGU AND DSWS-NIR
The City Legal Office Enforcement Unit, led by City Legal Officer Karol Joseph Chiu and Executive Assistant Ret. Col. Levy Pangue, cleared around 10 structures obstructing access to the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Office of Barangay 16 at around 8:00 AM today. The structures, including a makeshift auto repair shop, had been blocking the entrance to continue reading : CITY CLEARS OBSTRUCTIONS IN BRGY.16, RESTORES ACCESS TO SK FEDERATION
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya announced accelerated preparations for the festival, focusing on infrastructure improvements and community engagement. During a press conference held Monday, July 7, Mayor Gasataya disclosed that he has formally requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track the ongoing drainage improvement project at the plaza after past events continue reading : BACOLOD REVITALIZES MASSKARA FESTIVAL 2025: DRAINAGE UPGRADES, STREAMLINED SCHEDULE, AND COMMUNITY FOCUS
Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc, Head of Research and Associate Director of Colliers Philippines, paid a courtesy call to the Mayor ahead of his keynote at the Investment Meetup today (July 4). With them is Dr. Mae Llamas, head of the city’s Department of Local Economic and Investment Promotions. Bacolod is open for business and ready continue reading : COLLIERS PHILIPPINES MEETS WITH MAYOR GREG GASATAYA TO TALK INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BACOLOD
On his third day in office, Mayor Greg Gasataya personally checked the drainage situation in Barangays 2, 6, and 12 today to see for himself the cause of flooding and take immediate action. In Barangay 12, the existing drainage lines are clogged with sand, gravel, and basura, while the Mambuloc Creek in Barangays 2 and continue reading : ACTION GILAYON PARA SA BACOLOD!
Strong leadership in action. Mayor Greg Gasataya is taking action for the immediate improvements to Bacolod’s iconic Public Plaza to prepare for upcoming city events, including the much-anticipated return of the MassKara Festival street dancing competition. During an inspection on July 3, Gasataya ordered immediate fixes such as: Trimming overgrown trees Taking down old, damaged continue reading : BACOLOD PUBLIC PLAZA SET FOR UPGRADES AHEAD OF MASSKARA FESTIVAL
June 23, 2025- The Bacolod City Operations Office of 4Ps successfully conducted the 2025 Citywide Search for Exemplary Children at Robinsons Place Bacolod on June 20, 2025. Gwen M. Tamba from Brgy. Sum-ag was declared the grand winner, and had also received major awards including Best in Interview and Best in Talent. Jamaika B. Castro continue reading : 4PS BACOLOD CITY OPERATIONS OFFICE CONDUCTS 2025 CITYWIDE SEARCH FOR EXEMPLARY CHILDREN
June 18, 2025- As part of the 87th Charter Day Anniversary celebration of Bacolod City, the local government recognized exemplary individuals, employees, and institutions whose contributions continue to uplift the community. The awarding ceremony was graced by the presence of Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson, Mayor-elect Greg Gasataya, Vice Mayor-elect Kalaw Puentevella, and City Councilors continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HONORS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND INSTITUTIONS ON 87TH CHARTER DAY
In celebration of Bacolod City’s 87th Charter Day, a Mobile Parade was held early morning of June 18, 2025, with participating groups traveling en route to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). The parade kicked off starting with the SUM-AG group, followed by BATA, ALANGILAN and MANSILINGAN. The early morning motorcade showcased the unity and continue reading : MOBILE PARADE KICKS OFF BACOLOD CITY’S 87TH CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
June 12, 2025- With the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), the City of Bacolod marked the 127th Philippine Independence Day with a solemn and meaningful celebration held at the Bacolod City Public Plaza today. The event was led by Mayor-elect Greg Gasataya, accompanied by several city officials, including City Councilors Jude Thaddeus Sayson, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY COMMEMORATES 127th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
June 2025 – The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) held their joint second quarter regular meeting, presided by Councilor Pao Sy. Representatives from SK Council Federation, Bacolod City Police Office,BFP, BJMP, NAPOLCOM, BOI, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, City Health Office, City Prosecutor’s Office, CADAC, NBI, continue reading : JOINT CITY PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (CPOC) AND CITY ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL (CADAC) HOLD SECOND QUARTER MEETING
