Under the visionary leadership of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, Bacolod City achieved a historic milestone in 2023, becoming the first local government unit to partner with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and PAG-IBIG for the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Through the Asenso Yuhum Housing Project in continue reading : BACOLOD HOUSING PROJECT: A MILESTONE IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
November 29, 2024 – With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod is taking proactive and innovative measures to address the issue of flooding with its flood management system, particularly the Pump and Flood Gate Systems, making it the first local government unit (LGU) in the country to adopt the innovative solution continue reading : BCD AIMS TO COMBAT FLOODING WITH ITS PUMP AND FLOOD GATES SYSTEM
November 27, 2024 – Bacolod City, in partnership with STI-WNU, is all set for the upcoming Christmas Festival of Lights 2024. Happening on December 7, 2024, the festival will feature a vibrant Parade of Lights and Colors starting from STI-WNU and culminating at the Bacolod City Government Center. With the theme “Christmas for Kids,” the continue reading : BACOLOD GEARS UP FOR FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2024
November 29, 2024 – Through the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, a total of 570 senior citizens from Barangays Villamonte, Bata, Mandalagan, Estefania, Taculing, Alijis, 6,7,12, 13, 18,27,28,30,31,32,33,37,38,39, Vista Alegre, Mansilingan, Handumanan and Cabug received their social pension. Each recipient granted Php 3,000 at distribution events held at their respective barangays. This effort highlights the continue reading : SOCIAL PENSION DISTRIBUTED TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN 24 BARANGAYS
Bacolod City is making great strides in sustainable energy with the implementation of solar energy projects, under Mayor Albee Benitez’s leadership. These initiatives have been installed at the Bacolod City Government Center and across 16 barangays in the city, contributing to both energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The solar power installations are distributed across various continue reading : MABB’S SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT IN BACOLOD CITY
November 28, 2024 – The Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) came alive with joy and gratitude as the city celebrated World Thanksgiving Day, a time to reflect on and give thanks for the blessings received throughout the year. The program commenced with an opening song performed by Coro Bacoleno, followed by a prayer led by continue reading : BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER CELEBRATES WORLD THANKSGIVING DAY
November 27, 2024 – The City of Bacolod continues its efforts in its spaghetti wires clearing operation initiative through a coordination meeting today at the City Mayor’s Office, Bacolod City Government Center. Led by Councilor and Committee on Public Works Chairperson Pao Sy, together with Councilor Al Espino, Atty. Marty Go, and various organizations such continue reading : BCD CONTINUES ITS EFFORS IN SPAGHETTI WIRES CLEARING OPERATION
Under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bacolod City Council established the Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions (DLEDIP) through City Ordinance 1043. As part of this initiative, the DLEDIP launched two key government service hubs: the Government Services Express (GSE) at SM City Bacolod and the Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STRENGTHENS GOVERNMENT SERVICES THROUGH BESO AND GSE
November 23, 2024 – The City of Bacolod, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), celebrated National Children’s Month with a series of activities, including Mayor Albee’s State of the Children’s Address and a Children’s Funday held last November 23, 2024, at Magikland in Silay City. The event gathered over 2,000 children and continue reading : CHILDREN’S FUNDAY AND STATE OF THE CHILDREN’S ADDRESS
Bacolod City’s young athletes have made an impressive mark in the ongoing Batang Pinoy 2024, with stellar performances in the Athletics Under-18 events during Days 1 to 3 of the competition. Mico F. Villaran • 110m Hurdles: Gold • 400m Hurdles: Gold • 200m Dash: Bronze Relay Team (Team Members: Mico Villaran, Ryzen Facto, Clouie continue reading : BACOLOD’S YOUNG TRACK STARS SHINE IN GOLD AT BATANG PINOY 2024
Bacolod’s young swimming talents are making waves at the Batang Pinoy 2024, bringing home medals and inspiring the city with their outstanding performances. • Matiling, Anika Kathryn: Silver – 200m Backstroke Gold – 50m Freestyle • Rodriguez, Marta: Bronze – 100m Butterfly With two more days of swimming competitions ahead, Bacolod’s athletes remain focused and continue reading : BACOLOD’S YOUNG SWIMMERS SHINE IN BATANG PINOY 2024
Under the administration of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, the City of Bacolod has implemented QR Codes in the Identification Cards (I.D.s) of its Senior Citizen and the Persons with Disability (PWD) sector. By integrating QR codes into these I.D.s, the city aims to strengthen data security and prevent the proliferation of fake cards, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STRENGTHENS SENIOR CITIZEN AND PWD SECURITY WITH QR CODE-ENABLED I.D. CARDS
