June 18, 2025- As part of the 87th Charter Day Anniversary celebration of Bacolod City, the local government recognized exemplary individuals, employees, and institutions whose contributions continue to uplift the community. The awarding ceremony was graced by the presence of Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson, Mayor-elect Greg Gasataya, Vice Mayor-elect Kalaw Puentevella, and City Councilors continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HONORS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND INSTITUTIONS ON 87TH CHARTER DAY
In celebration of Bacolod City’s 87th Charter Day, a Mobile Parade was held early morning of June 18, 2025, with participating groups traveling en route to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). The parade kicked off starting with the SUM-AG group, followed by BATA, ALANGILAN and MANSILINGAN. The early morning motorcade showcased the unity and continue reading : MOBILE PARADE KICKS OFF BACOLOD CITY’S 87TH CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION
June 12, 2025- With the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), the City of Bacolod marked the 127th Philippine Independence Day with a solemn and meaningful celebration held at the Bacolod City Public Plaza today. The event was led by Mayor-elect Greg Gasataya, accompanied by several city officials, including City Councilors Jude Thaddeus Sayson, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY COMMEMORATES 127th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
June 2025 – The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) held their joint second quarter regular meeting, presided by Councilor Pao Sy. Representatives from SK Council Federation, Bacolod City Police Office,BFP, BJMP, NAPOLCOM, BOI, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, City Health Office, City Prosecutor’s Office, CADAC, NBI, continue reading : JOINT CITY PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL (CPOC) AND CITY ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL (CADAC) HOLD SECOND QUARTER MEETING
June 9, 2025- In a significant move toward strengthening Bacolod City’s emergency response infrastructure, the City Government and Rockwell Land Corporation held a groundbreaking, site blessing, and Deed of Donation signing ceremony for the future site of Police Station 3 and other vital emergency facilities in the Rockwell development. The 2,130-square-meter property, donated by Rockwell continue reading : BACOLOD CITY AND ROCKWELL LAND BREAK GROUND FOR CLUSTERED EMERGENCY RESPONSE FACILITY
March 27, 2025- The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) of Bacolod City has received its latest allocation of food commodities under the 14th cycle of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). The goods were delivered at Barangay Taculing and are intended for distribution to children in day care centers across the city’s barangays. The continue reading : BACOLOD DSSD DISTRIBUTES FOOD FOR 14th CYCLE OF SUPPLEMENT ARY FEEDING PROGRAM
May 28, 2025 – Bacolod City commemorated National Flag Day today with simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies held at the Old Singcang Airport, Bacolod City Government Center, Rizal Elementary School, Bonifacio Elementary School and the Bacolod City Public Plaza. The events were attended by City Officials, Barangay leaders, Government Employees , students, and members of the community. continue reading : BACOLOD CITY JOINS NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FLAG DAY
May 23, 2025 – Big things are coming to Bacolod this June as the city prepares for “Mga Adlaw sang Paghanduraw” – a series of celebrations honoring three important days: Independence Day, Charter Day, and Jose Rizal Day. Planning is now underway for the upcoming celebrations. The meeting was attended by Councilors Jason Villarosa and continue reading : BACOLOD GEARS UP FOR “MGA ADLAW SANG PAGHANDURAW” THIS JUNE
May 22, 2025 – The city fired up its grills and sweetened the celebration with the launch of the Chicken Inasal Festival Grill Fest and Countdown held alongside Bongbong’s 2nd Piaya Festival at The Upper East by Megaworld today. Joining the festivities were Councilors Jason Villarosa and Celia Flor, together with Tourism Officer Teresa Manalili, continue reading : BACOLOD KICKS OFF CHICKEN INASAL FESTIVAL WITH GRILL FEST LAUNCH AT THE UPPER EAST
May 22, 2025 – Bacolod City proudly hosted the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) U16-Girls Visayas Cluster Finals at the Bacolod City National High School Arts Center, bringing together some of the region’s most promising young volleyball talents. Competing teams included Hiniusang Sibonga Cebu City, RBLMS Talisay City, Sagay City Ad Meliora , Leyte National continue reading : BACOLOD CITY: HOME OF PNVF VISAYAS CLUSTER U16-GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FINALS
May 21, 2025- The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2025 officially kicked off today, with a special grilling event at Manokan Country, SM City Bacolod. With the theme “Fire and Fusion,” the festival celebrates Bacolod’s famous chicken inasal and the rich culture behind it. The event runs from May 21 to 25 and will feature food, continue reading : BACOLOD CHICKEN INASAL FESTIVAL 2025 KICKS OFF AT MANOKAN COUNTRY
May 20, 2025- Rockwell Land Corporation, in collaboration with the City Government of Bacolod, is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on June 9, 2025, for new emergency facilities to be built along Buri Road in Barangay Mandalagan, within the Rockwell development. The project will rise on a 1,986-square-meter parcel of land donated by Rockwell continue reading : GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY SET FOR EMERGENCY FACILITIES AT ROCKWELL
May 19, 2025 – A Transition Coordination Meeting was held at the City Mayor’s Office today to discuss preparations for a smooth and orderly turnover of duties and responsibilities in the local government. The meeting gathered members of the Transition Committee to align on key tasks, including the consolidation of reports, inventory of properties, and continue reading : CITY HOLDS TRANSITION COORDINATION MEETING
