BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya commended the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and allied law enforcement agencies following a successful anti-illegal drug operation that led to the confiscation of approximately 4.2 kilograms of suspected shabu worth ₱28.56 million on Tuesday night, May 19, 2026, in Barangay 31, Bacolod City. The buy-bust operation resulted in continue reading : Mayor Commends BCPO for ₱28.5 Million Drug Haul
During the turnover ceremony, Thursday, March 26, 2026, Gasataya stressed that the renovation will have a greater impact by improving health services, as he shared the local government’s commitment to expanding healthcare access for Bacolodnons. “This goes beyond a simple partnership; it is more personal because you are assisting the people of Bacolod City in continue reading : Mayor Greg Gasataya expressed his gratitude to SM Foundation Incorporated for its partnership in upgrading the Mabini and ETCS Health Stations, which will cater to 15 barangays in the city.
Bacolod City – Jobseekers found more than romantic gestures this Valentine’s Day, as dozens were hired on the spot during the 2026 Valentine’s Day Job Fair at SM City Bacolod North Block on February 14. The event brought hope and new beginnings to thousands of Bacolodnons. Organized by the Bacolod City Public Employment Service Office continue reading : Bacolod City’s Valentine’s Day Job Fair 2026 Hires Applicants On-Spot Through PESO Initiative
BACOLOD CITY – Love, commitment, and new beginnings filled the air this Valentine’s Day as Mayor Greg Gasataya officiated the mass wedding of 202 couples at the Bacolod City College Activity Center on February 14, 2026. The event was held in celebration of Civil Registration Month. The ceremony, themed “Forever Begins Today: Ceremony, Love, and continue reading : Mayor Greg Officiates Valentine’s Day Mass Wedding for 202 Couples
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) credited the continued support of the Bacolod City Government as a key factor in strengthening police operations, personnel welfare, and public safety efforts as the city enters 2026. During the BCPO New Year’s Call, police officials highlighted the logistical, financial, and operational assistance provided by the continue reading : BCPO CITES STRONG LGU SUPPORT AS KEY TO STRONGER POLICE OPERATIONS IN 2026
BACOLOD CITY — Pending the issuance of a Notice of Award, Mayor Greg Gasataya will formalize an agreement with a new private garbage collector after the Bacolod City Council approved his request to sign separate service contracts for the city’s solid waste management project during a special session on Monday, December 29, 2025. The council continue reading : Mayor Gasataya to Sign Contract With New Bacolod Garbage Collector Consortium
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya announced that for the first time in history, Bacolod Division athletes will bypass the Provincial Meet and directly advance to the regional level, solidifying the city’s independent standing under the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR). The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the continue reading : BACOLOD HOSTS NIRAA 2026; CITY’S ATHLETES SKIP PROVINCIAL MEET FOR HISTORIC REGIONAL DIRECT ENTRY
May 5, 2025 — Rockwell Land Corporation is donating a 1,986-square-meter parcel of land to the City of Bacolod, which will serve as the future site of essential emergency facilities: a Fire Substation, a Bac-up Station, and a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Command Center. The property is located within the new Rockwell development continue reading : ROCKWELL DONATES LOT TO CITY FOR EMERGENCY FACILITIES
May 6, 2025- In line with its commitment to modernize public transportation, the City of Bacolod had initially conducted a comprehensive database profiling of all Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) operating within the city. The profiling starts last April 30 and will run until May 9, 2025, at the Bacolod City Government Center. This initiative of continue reading : BACOLOD CITY COMPREHENSIVE PUJ PROFILING AS PART OF THE ON-GOING COLLABORATION WITH DOTR FOR THE UPDATING OF MASS PUBLIC TRANSPORT STUDY
April 25, 2025- Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon and his delegation to the City Mayor’s Office today to present and discuss on Bacolod’s Comprehensive Public Transport Modernization Plan. Key areas of concerns aimed to improve the Local Public Transportation system were proposed, namely ; * A review of continue reading : MABB AND DOTR SECRETARY DIZON MET TO DISCUSS PUBLIC TRANSPORT AGENDA
April 24, 2025 – The City Development Council (CDC) conducted a sectoral workshop and planning session for the 2026 Annual Investment Program (AIP) of the Administration Sector at Middle Town Inn. The session was spearheaded by Dr. Mary Jean Ramos, head of the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). Representatives from various departments under the continue reading : CDC HOLDS SECTORAL WORKSHOPP FOR 2026 AIP PLANNING
The City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO) conducted a GAD livelihood skills training on fish deboning and processing last February 14, 2025 at Brgy. 1 Post Harvest Facility. The training was participated by the women’s sector of Brgy. 1 Association. Spearheaded by the CCLDO, the program aims to equip the attendees with the livelihood continue reading : CCLDO ORGANIZES GAD LIVELIHOOD SKILLS TRAINING ON FISH DEBONING AND PROCESSING
anuary 21, 2025 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – VI, together with the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) organized the Food Redemption for the Walang Gutom Program last January 20 at the Gonzaga Gym, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City. A number of 314 beneficiaries coming from 33 barangays attended the event continue reading : DSWD-VI AND DSSD ORGANIZES FOOD REDEMPTION FOR WALANG GUTOM PROGRAM
