Bacolod City is set to launch the Agri-Fishery Digital Platform Program at Gaisano Grand City Central Mall Supermarket on March 13, with fresh, locally sourced produce available daily starting March 14. Initiated by Mayor Albee Benitez, the program enhances food security while giving farmers stable livelihoods. With initial participation from three barangays (Alangilan, Sum-ag, and continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO LAUNCH AGRI-FISHERY DIGITAL PLATFORM ON MARCH 13
Bacolod City, under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, envisions establishing a mechanized Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipped to process various types of recyclable materials, including plastic waste, biodegradable waste, glass, paper, and metal. To realize this vision, Bacolod City is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on March 12 for the Construction of continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO OPEN ITS FIRST RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CENTER & ECO PARK
March 10, 2025- The Department of Agriculture – Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) and the Bacolod City Government met today to discuss updates on key agricultural initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers and ensuring food security. City Agriculture Head Maricar Quiro provided updates on the Bacolod Farmers Market, which is held every Friday at the BCGC continue reading : DA-NIR AND BACOLOD LGU STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
March 7, 2025 – Bacolod City successfully hosted a Blood Donation Drive led by Mayor Albee Benitez and Councilor Pao Sy, on March 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the 2nd floor, Phase 2, GT 888 Mall Bacolod (Old 888 Building). The initiative was carried out in partnership with the City Health continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
March 7, 2025- Bacolod City officially launched its National Women’s Month 2025 Kickoff Celebration today at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby with the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas.” The event began with a warm welcome from Councilor Celia Flor, Vice Chairwoman of the Gender and Development (GAD) continue reading : BACOLOD CITY KICKS OFF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH 2025 CELEBRATION
The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region VI will host the 2024 Population and Development (PopDev) Awards on March 11, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, Third Level – SM City Bacolod. This event will recognize the outstanding performance of 23 Local Government Units (LGUs) in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental and Bacolod City continue reading : BACOLOD CITY RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING LOCAL POPULATION OFFICE AND HALL OF FAME AWARDEE
March 6, 2025 – The City of Bacolod successfully passed the 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH). This achievement serves as a testament to the city’s commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and good financial management, particularly in the efficient use of public funds in service of its citizens and continued city development. Congratulations, City of Bacolod!
March 5, 2025 – The Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of Bacolod City (FSCAB) has nominated Ms. Letty Duran of Brgy. Felisa, Ms. Luisa Petero of Brgy. Taculing, and Ms. Elenita Japitana of Brgy. Mansilingan for the position of OSCA (Office for Senior Citizens Affairs) Head during its Annual General Assembly at the FSCAB Office continue reading : FEDERATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS OF BACOLOD CITY NOMINATES THREE MEMBERS FOR OSCA HEAD ROLE
March 4, 2025- With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with the Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), conducted the distribution of the Seed Capital Fund to 500 beneficiaries as part of their Sustainable Livelihood Program at the Villamonte Covered Court today. continue reading : 500 BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID THROUGH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM (SLP)
Bacolod City, Philippines – Under the leadership of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, Bacolod City has been awarded a Plaque of Recognition by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in acknowledgment of its exceptional support for advancing the SEC’s strategic initiatives. Mayor Benitez personally received the Plaque at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HONORED WITH PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION FOR ITS INVALUABLE SUPPORT TO SEC
March 4, 2025 – The City Government of Bacolod conducted a market vendors orientation at Burgos Public Market to inform vendors about the various assistance programs available to residents. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, the event was joined by Sectoral Affairs Office Head Carmeli Zayco, Special Assistant to the Mayor and BacCHP Focal Person Engr. continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS MARKET VENDORS ORIENTATION ON GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The Bacolod City Government has officially entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with High Data Infra Inc. through the signing of a Build-Transfer-Maintain Agreement, a milestone initiative set to drive progress and innovation in the city. “From day one, this administration has been committed to transforming Bacolod into a super city by integrating modern technology continue reading : BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT AND HIGH DATA INFRA INC. SIGN BUILD-TRANSFER-MAINTAIN AGREEMENT FOR PPP PROJECT
March 3, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), organized a blood donation drive “Dugo Mo, Kaluwasan Ko,” today from 9:00 AM until 12:00 NN at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. Present during the activity were Special Assistant to the Mayor Engr. Mae Cuaycong, together with the continue reading : BACCHP BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
