February 20, 2025 – The City of Bacolod’s Gender and Development Council (GAD), Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), and the Local Council Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAW) held their joint first quarter meeting today at the Middletown Inn, Bacolod City. Presided by Councilor and GAD Vice-Chairperson Celia continue reading : GAD, LCPC, AND LCAT-VAW HOLD JOINT FIRST QUARTER MEETING TO PREPARE FOR THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION
February 19, 2025 – With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez and Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), 132 senior citizens received an amount of ₱10,000 each in social pension. The beneficiaries were from Barangays Singcang-Airport and Taculing. Councilor Celia Flor also visited the area. Source – Bacolod City PIO
February 18, 2025- The Bacolod City Health Office – Dental Division successfully launched the National Oral Health Month Celebration at Ayala Malls Capitol, with the theme “Pamilya Una Kong Dentista: #Ngiting7020.” The event aimed to promote the importance of oral health and encourage families to prioritize dental care as part of their well-being. Councilor Kalaw continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HEALTH OFFICE LAUNCHES THE ORAL HEALTH MONTH
February 15, 2025 – Ang Bacolod City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) naghiwat sang Valentine’s Day Job Fair sa 3rd floor sang North Wing – SM Bacolod City. May yara kapin 13,000 job vacancies gikan sa 70 participating companies. Ini nga programa tuyo magbulig sa mga pumuluyo nga makakita sang ubra. Magapadayon ini subong na continue reading : PESO NAGHIWAT SANG VALENTINE’S DAY JOB FAIR
February 14, 2025 – The “Lab Merkado KNP” farmer’s market, organized by the Bacolod City Nutrition Committee successfully opened yesterday, February 13, 2025, at the Atrium of the Bacolod City Government Center. The event, which runs until today, February 14, showcases fresh, locally sourced products from Bacolod’s farmers and community producers. On its first day, continue reading : LAB MERKADO KNP SHOWCASES LOCAL FARMER’S PRODUCE AT BCGC
February 13, 2025 – Bacolod City celebrated World Radio Day 2025 with the theme, “Radio and Climate Change”, at the Little Theater of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R). The event featured a series of insightful discussions on the significant role of radio in various sectors. The program began with a warm welcome continue reading : BACOLOD CITY CELEBRATES WORLD RADIO DAY 2025 STARTING WITH A RADIO TALK
February 11, 2025 – Mayor Albee Benitez led the turnover ceremony for the newly renovated dormitory of Boy’s Home Foundation Inc., which can now accommodate 16-20 children. The project was funded by the Bacolod City LGU to provide a better living space for the children. The facility includes a Prayer Corner, Study Table, Dorms, Living continue reading : BACOLOD LGU TURNS OVER NEW FACILITY TO BOY’S HOME FOUNDATION INC.
I was honored to welcome Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, to my office, along with British Council Country Director Lotus Postrado and their team, during their courtesy visit to Bacolod City. They are in full support as we are trying to position Bacolod as a creative city for film and working towards continue reading : “I was honored to welcome Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, to my office, along with British Council Country Director Lotus Postrado and their team, during their courtesy visit to Bacolod City.” – Mayor Albee Benitez
February 11, 2025 – OJT.Ph, in partnership with the Bacolod City government, aims to simplify the internship process by connecting students, schools, and companies through a dedicated platform. This initiative makes internship applications more accessible and hassle-free, helping students secure placements efficiently while bridging the gap between education and employment. Source – Bacolod City PIO
February 11, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, together with Clean Air Asia, held a stakeholder engagement planning for the Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon and Resilient Cities (Urban-Act) today at the Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. Various government organizations and departments participated during the discussion such as the City Planning and Development Office continue reading : CITY STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH THE URBAN ACT STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLANNING
February 7, 2025 – The Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) conducted their turnover ceremony for the Bacolod Arts Center and BCNHS Sports and Cultural Center today at the BCNHS grounds. Present during the ceremony were Mayor Albee Benitez, Congressman Greg Gasataya, Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Al Espino, Jason Villarosa and Lady Gles Pallen, continue reading : TURNOVER CEREMONY OF THE BACOLOD ARTS CENTER AND BCNHS SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
February 7, 2025- The City of Bacolod, spearheaded by the City Planning and Development Office, conducted a public consultation today at L’Fisher Hotel with property owners and developers, focused on updating the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the planning period 2027-2036. This initiative is in line with Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code) and continue reading : BACOLOD HOSTS PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR URBAN MASTER PLAN 2050
February 7, 2025 – Under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), together with the Rotary Club of Metro Bacolod and Blacktown City, Australia, conducted their Thanksgiving Blood Donation Drive and Medical Mission last January 28 at the Bacolod City College Gymnasium. Together with BENRO and the Rotary continue reading : BENRO ORGANIZES ITS THANKSGIVING BLOOD DONATION DRIVE AND MEDICAL MISSION ACTIVITY
