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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act and the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Report (RPVAR) Act in a ceremony at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2024. Known as Republic Act (R.A.) No. 12000, the measure creates the Provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor continue reading : President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act and the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Report (RPVAR) Act

The City Tourism Office responded to the invitation of the Department of Tourism – Region VI Branding and Communications Office in participating in the Love the Philippines (LTP) Brand Guidelines Regional Stakeholder Rollout last June 10 at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City. The program was attended by City Tourism Office Head Teresa Manalili, continue reading : City Tourism Office participates in Love the Philippines brand guidelines Regional stakeholder rollout

June 12, 2024 – With the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan”, the City of Bacolod celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day today at the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, together with numerous city officials, including City Administrator Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, Congressman Greg Gasataya, City Councilors Jude Thaddeus Sayson, Israel Salanga, Cindy Rojas, continue reading : BCD Celebrates 126th Independence Day

Bacolod putting its best foot forward at the SGLG Regional Assessment. Let’s go BCD!

June 10, 2024 – The ten finalists to the Bacolod Film Festival have been named in a press conference at the Bacolod City Government Center. Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang, Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer Dr. Frances Mae Llamas, Executive Assistant to the City Mayor’s Office Atty. Marty Go, and BFF Director Seymour continue reading : Bacolod Film Festival Announces 10 Finalists

Lacson Street turned into a haven for runners and bikers this morning as Bacolod City’s Car-Free Sunday was launched from 5 am to 9 am. The program kicked off with a fun Zumba warm-up led by Coach Marky Crianza, setting a lively tone for participants as they started their active morning with happy endorphins kicking continue reading : Car-Free Sunday Launches Today

This afternoon, at around 1:30 PM on June 7, 2024, Mayor Albee Benitez led the Bacolod Team to deliver aid to the victims of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The team, composed of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), along with Teams Councilors Cindy Rojas and Jason Villarosa, Bacolod Barangay Captains JR continue reading : Bacolod City Sends Aid to La Castellana

In a coordination meeting with local businesses, the City of Bacolod is all set to kick-off the first Car-Free day every Sunday for the whole month of June. Engr. Mae Cuaycong, Special Assistant to the Mayor, led the meeting and lobbied the purpose of the activity. It brings together health enthusiasts and families to a continue reading : Car-Free Sunday is ready for a test run this weekend

June 6, 2024 – In partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Philippines (UN SDSN Youth PH) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the Bacolod City Youth Development Office (BCYDO) spearheaded the launching of the program entitled, “#Amplify: Raising the Youth Voice on Human Rights”, today at the Sacchari Hall, Acacia Hotel, continue reading : BCYDO LAUNCHES HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM FOR THE YOUTH

On June 4, Mayor Albee Benitez met with 28 families in Barangay Estefania. Addressing housing as a top priority, he sought their input on how the city could assist them. Some families have lived in Estefania for 28 to 33 years and established businesses there. Mayor Albee discussed options for relocating them or enhancing their continue reading : MABB Assists ISFs in Estefania