December 5, 2024 – With the theme, “Sown by Experience, Reaped in Leadership: Celebrating Bacolod’s Guiding Lights Rooted in Community and Culture”, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Bacolod City hosted the 2024 Bacolod Better Awards at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. Attended by Mayor Albee Benitez, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, continue reading : DILG-BACOLOD RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANTS AND BARANGAYS THROUGH THE 2024 BACOLOD BETTER AWARDS
December 6, 2024- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VI recently conducted a 3-day eLGU User’s Training and Data Build-Up at the Bacolod City Government Center, which began on December 4, 2024. This training aims to enhance the technical capabilities of Local Government Units (LGUs) by improving data management, integration, and service continue reading : DICT VI CONDUCTS 3-DAY eLGU USER’S TRAINING AND DATA BUILD-UP IN BACOLOD CITY
December 4, 2024 – Through the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod, together with the Department of Social Aelfare and Development (DSWD), conducted an Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Financial Assistance payout today at the Gonzaga Gym, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, Special Assistant to the continue reading : BCD CONDUCTS AICS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAYOUT
Bacolod City was highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by Senator Win Gatchalian, for its innovative security feature on PWD identification cards. This recognition came during discussions on Senate Resolution No. 1239, on December 5, 2024, 10:00 AM, at the Senator Pecson Room, 2nd Floor, Senate of the Philippines, which directs continue reading : BACOLOD CITY SETS STANDARD TO COMBAT PWD CARDS FRAUD
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacolod City was proudly recognized as one of the awardees of the 2024 SubayBAYANI Award Exemplar during the prestigious SubayBAYANI National Awarding Ceremony held on December 3, 2024, at Sequoia Hotel, Aseana City Business Park. This flagship recognition program of the DILG Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) celebrates continue reading : The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacolod City was proudly recognized as one of the awardees of the 2024 SubayBAYANI Award Exemplar
December 4, 2024 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), distributed financial assistance to 287 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 15 barangays in Bacolod City as part of its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Each recipient received Php 10,000 as financial assistance to support their livelihood continue reading : SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM PAYOUT
December 3, 2024- The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) convened for its 4th quarter regular meeting at L’fisher Hotel in Bacolod City, with Mayor Albee Benitez presiding over the session. In attendance were key officials from various member agencies, including DILG Bacolod OIC Director Christian Nagaynay, BCPO City Director PCOL Joeresty Coronica, City Prosecutor continue reading : MABB LEADS CITY PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL’S 4TH QUARTER MEETING
December3, 2024 – The Department of Health (DOH) recognized Bacolod City for its exceptional performance in the National Immunization Program and vaccine management through two prestigious plaques of recognition. The awards were presented to Dr. Edwin Miraflor Medical Officer IV, Atty. Joseph Carol Chiu STTM and Paulyne Sustento Cold Chain Nurse in Charge at the continue reading : DOH Awards Bacolod City for Outstanding Efforts in Immunization and Vaccine Management
The Bacolod City Government Center grounds are being transformed with holiday decorations as the city prepares for the much-awaited Christmas Festival of Lights on December 7, 2024. Meanwhile, the Bacolod City Public Plaza is also gearing up for its own Lights On Ceremony on December 10, promising another magical celebration. Watch out for the official continue reading : FESTIVE PREPARATIONS IN FULL SWING AT THE BCGC AND BACOLOD CITY PLAZA.
December 2, 2024 – The City of Bacolod, through the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), together with the Bacolod City Health Office, SK Federation, and the Negros First Blood Bank, conducted a blood donation drive entitled, “Dugo Mo, Kaluwasan Ko: A Drop of Blood Can Save an Ocean of Lives” today at the Bacolod continue reading : CITY CONDUCTS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
Under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) continues to deliver on its promise of making healthcare accessible and inclusive for all Bacolodnons. This was highlighted during Mayor Albee’s Roadmap to Super City Report last November 22, 2024, at the L’Fisher Hotel. As of November 2024, BacCHP has achieved continue reading : BACCHP CONTINUES TO EMPOWER BACOLODNONS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE HEALTH SERVICES
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
