BACOLOD CITY – A total of 35 newly procured vehicles were formally inspected and blessed during a ceremony led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)–Bacolod City on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at SM City Bacolod. The activity coincided with the opening of the Barangay Exhibit, where all 61 barangays showcased their continue reading : 35 New Vehicles to Boost Disaster Response in Bacolod Barangays
BACOLOD CITY – Bacolod is vying to host the Batang Pinoy National Championships in 2026, marking a potential return of the premier grassroots sports event to the city after more than a decade. Mayor Greg Gasataya confirmed initial meetings with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and stakeholders, expressing Bacolod’s readiness to host the national youth continue reading : Bacolod Vies for 2026 Batang Pinoy Hosting, PSC Conducts Inspection
BACOLOD CITY – An international human rights organization has lauded the Bacolod City Government for its robust and proactive measures against the Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), a severe cybercrime where traffickers livestream the sexual abuse of minors for profit. A multi-disciplinary team of over 40 frontliners—including law enforcers, social workers, prosecutors, continue reading : International Anti-Trafficking Organization Praises Bacolod LGU’s Efforts Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation: 1 in every 10 filipino children exploited online
MassKara Job Fair Opens Doors for Over 2,000 Job Seekers BACOLOD CITY — More than 2,000 job seekers gathered at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for the annual MassKara Job Fair. It is the city’s biggest employment event, organized by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO)-Bacolod in partnership continue reading : MassKara Job Fair Opens Doors for Over 2,000 Job Seekers
Bacolod City — Age proved to be just a number as the Gilas Legends edged the Greg Gasataya Basketball League (GGBL) All-Stars, 93–90, in the MassKara Gugma All-Star Game held at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Bacolod’s very own Jeff Chan led the Legends with a game-high 24 continue reading : Gilas Legends Rise Over GGBL All-Stars, 93-90
Bacolod City – In a move to bolster its bid for hosting the Batang Pinoy National Games in 2026, Bacolod City unveiled its new Multi-Purpose Center and Bacolod Skate Park in Barangay Vista Alegre on Saturday. The turnover ceremony was led by Mayor Greg Gasataya and Congressman Albee Benitez. The expansive ₱241-million project features a continue reading : Bacolod City Gears Up for Batang Pinoy 2026 with New Skate Park and Multi-Purpose Center
BACOLOD CITY – The 46th MassKara Festival opened in grand fashion today, October 1, with an estimated 50,000 people filling the Bacolod City Government Center grounds and another 1,500 gathering at the Bacolod Public Plaza, according to Bacolod City Police Office Director Col. Joeresty Coronica. The historic dual-venue kickoff featured crowd-drawing performances by Silent Sanctuary continue reading : MassKara Festival 2025 Opens with Dual-Venue Kickoff, 50,000 Gather at Government Center
Mayor Greg Gasataya with the rest of the city officials during the distribution of financial aid to fire-hit families in Barangay 27 at the Bacolod City Government Center, Thursday, September 25, 2025. Bacolod City – The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) – Bacolod disbursed ₱2.9 million in financial aid to 290 families affected continue reading : DSSD-Bacolod Provides P2.9M in Financial Aid to Fire Victims in Brgy. 27
Sa pagtakop sang Nutrition Month, ang dako nga challenge amo ang mangin agresibo kita tanan sa pagduso kag pagsuporta sang mga programa para sa nutrisyon sa tagsa ka adlaw kag sa bug-os nga tuig. Together with our Urban Basic Services Division, the City Health Office, and our Barangay Nutrition Scholars, we will continue our efforts continue reading : “IF WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE, WE MUST INVEST IN PROPER NUTRITION.”
“In our darkest moments back in the 80s, it was the art community that gave us strength and resilience. Art gave us our smiles, literally and figuratively. It was through the help and dedication of our artists that the Festival of Smiles or what we call now the MassKara Festival was conceived, and that we continue reading : MAYOR GREG GASATAYA THANKS THE ART ASSOCIATION OF BACOLOD-NEGROS
Highlight Weekend Slated for October 17 to 19; First-Ever Grand After-Party Set for October 26 The vibrant spirit of Bacolod will come alive once again as the MassKara Festival 2025 officially runs from October 1 to 19, with the Highlight Weekend set for October 17, 18, and 19. The schedule aligns with City Ordinance No. continue reading : Bacolod Sets MassKara Festival 2025 from October 1 to 19 BACOLOD SETS MASSKARA FESTIVAL 2025 FROM OCTOBER 1 TO 19
Bacolod City strengthens its defense against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats pa-agi sa isa ka CBRN simulation exercise nga ginhiwat damlag pa sa BCPO headquarters. Agencies like PNP, BFP, DILG, DRRM, and SOCO worked hand-in-hand to ensure quick and coordinated action in times of crisis. Mas mapa hamtang kita knowing nga preparado, aware, kag continue reading : PREPAREDNESS TODAY MEANS PROTECTION TOMORROW
et’s begin to raise a generation that knows how to plant, grow, and value food. Sa aton 3G (Go, Grow,Glow) Little Farmers’ Day bilang isa sa mga highlights sang 51st Nutrition Month celebration, mga kabataan aton ginatudluan sang importansya sang pagtanum, pag-atipan sang mga kasapatan, kag pag pili sang masustansya nga pagkaon! Para sa aton continue reading : SAMTANG BATA PA LANG, TUDLU-AN TA NA!
