BACOLOD CITY – With brooms and hoses in hand, the City Administrator’s Office, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Bacolod, the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), and other key city departments, led a massive clean-up and flushing operation at major festival sites following the successful 46th MassKara Festival highlights.   The continue reading : Bacolod Cleans Up After MassKara Festival

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has directed a comprehensive inspection of Bacolod’s coastline following concerns raised by fisherfolk and urban poor organizations on the environmental impact of ongoing man-made developments along coastal areas. The initiative was discussed during a dialogue between the city government, the Bacolod Against Reclamation Movement (BARM), and representatives of the continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Eyes Coastal Inspection, Collaboration to Protect Public Lands and Secure Shelter for Homeless

BACOLOD CITY, October 20, 2025 – A vibrant send-off ceremony was held today at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds during the Monday Flag Ceremony as Bacolod City formally recognized its delegation to the Batang Pinoy 2025 National Championships. The games are scheduled in General Santos City from October 25–31, 2025. Spearheaded by Atty. Jose continue reading : Bacolod City Sends 166-Member Delegation to Batang Pinoy 2025, Unveils Hosting Bid for 2026

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has personally offered assistance to the family of 11-year-old Nathaniel Palic, who tragically died after being struck by lightning on October 15, 2025, in Barangay Granada.   On October 17, the mayor met with the victim’s mother, Marevic Palic, to personally hand over financial aid to the bereaved family. continue reading : Mayor Gasataya, Bacolod LGU Provide Support to Family After Lightning Tragedy

BACOLOD CITY – Despite the rainy weather, Estefania Elementary School charmed the Bacolod community, securing the Grand Champion title in the MassKara Festival 2025 School Category. This victory marks their second consecutive win since the last competition in 2019. Their performance, entitled “Dancing in the Rain, Through a Child’s Eye,” transformed the city streets into continue reading : Estefania Elementary School Celebrates Consecutive Win at MassKara 2025 in the School Category

BACOLOD CITY – A comprehensive clearing and desilting operation is set to commence in the Mandalagan River on Monday, October 20, 2025. This initiative follows the arrival of an amphibious dredger dispatched by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Negros Island Region. Mayor Greg Gasataya has tasked the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), continue reading : Bacolod Launches Extensive Flood Mitigation Project

BACOLOD CITY — Barangay Mansilingan shone the brightest as they clinched the championship title in the Electric MassKara float parade and dance-off competition on Friday, October 17, which drew a crowd of over 2,000 amid the heavy downpour. It bested 11 other participating barangays, taking home a prize check of ₱350,000 with a float motif showcasing continue reading : Brgy. Mansilingan Named Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards in Electric MassKara Tilt

Bacolod City – Nine hundred thirty-six solo parents in Bacolod City each received ₱6,000 in cash assistance yesterday, October 15, 2025, through the City Government’s Solo Parents Welfare Program. The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) facilitated the distribution at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. The city-funded initiative supports solo parents with ₱1,000 continue reading : 936 Solo Parents in Bacolod City Receive ₱6,000 Cash Assistance

Bacolod City – Following the heavy rainfall on October 14, 2025, the City Government of Bacolod is actively addressing ongoing flood concerns. Mayor Greg G. Gasataya, along with the City Engineer’s Office, conducted on-site inspections of flood-affected areas to pinpoint the underlying causes and ensure swift implementation of solutions. In Bugnay Street, near the University continue reading : Bacolod City Addresses Flood Concerns; DPWH, Contractor Aim to Complete Diversion Channel by December

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has officially endorsed the proposed Local Expenditure Program (LEP) for Fiscal Year 2026 to City Budget Officer Imelda Williams, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, marking a key step in Bacolod City’s annual budget preparation process. The endorsement signals the start of the budget review and consolidation by the City Budget continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Endorses Local Expenditure Program for 2026

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the resumption of classes in all public schools on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, following the results of the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) which declared all public schools in the city safe for occupancy. A total of 49 public schools were simultaneously inspected by composite continue reading : Color Tagging, Annual Inspection to Ensure Safe Public Schools in Bacolod

Bacolod City – Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered an immediate inspection of all carnival facilities operating within Bacolod City to guarantee public safety. Following an incident on Monday night, October 14, 2025, which resulted in injuries to seven individuals, personnel from the Mechanical Division of the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), headed by Officer-in-Charge Engr. Loben continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Orders Inspection of Carnivals for MassKara Festival

BACOLOD CITY — Nineteen mendicants reportedly begging on the streets were rescued after the local government unit conducted a joint surveillance and rescue operation from the afternoon until the evening of October 11, 2025. The interagency Badjao Operation took in nine mendicants from the Badjao community (seven adults and two minors), seven minors classified as continue reading : 9 Badjao Mendicants, 10 Others Rescued From Bacolod City Streets