September 4, 2024- Mayor Albee Benitez recently unveiled the Bacolod City Tree Park, a legacy project for Bacolod City, during a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony today September 4, 2024 in Brgy. Alangilan.

The project will cover 8.7 hectares and include facilities such as a picnic/camping area, a children’s playground, and a reception/pavilion building, with an estimated total cost of 47 million pesos.

“Ini nga project is designed sa tanan nga mga Bacolodnon to enjoy ang outdoor, ang nature. Kung weekend, there will be a time na daw mabatyagan ta nanamian kita mag go outdoor to commune with nature, this is the place to be. We designed it in such a way nga pwede kamo ka picnic diri, panyaga, panyapon. We will provide facilities for you to spend overnight”, Mayor Albee Benitez emphasized during his opening remark.

The event was attended by Congressman Greg Gasataya, Almana CEO Mr. Richie Niel Corpus, Vice Mayor El Vid Familiaran, Bacolod City Councilors Em Ang, Israel Salanga, Cindy Rojas, El Cid Familiaran, Jason Villarosa, Al Espino, Thaddy Sayson, Celia Flor, Lady Gles Pallen, Bacolod City Director PCOL Joeresty Coronica, City Engineering Office, department heads along with Bacolod Brgy. Captains.
(Source: Bacolod City Public Information Office)