The City of Bacolod, through its Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), gathered for the Bacolod Earth Hour 2025 last March 22 at the Bacolod City Government Center Grounds. Attended by BENRO Officer-In-Charge Ma. Fe Trespuentes and the Bacolod City Climate and Environment Council Vice Chairperson and Councilor Kalaw Puentevella, together with numerous organizations continue reading : BACOLOD CITY JOINS EARTH HOUR 2025
March 21, 2025- The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently held an event titled Investing in People: The Key to Bacolod’s Sustainable Growth, which aimed to address workforce challenges and opportunities in Bacolod City. The event, held today at the SMX Convention Center, SM Bacolod City, featured a comprehensive agenda focused on continue reading : ECCP ORGANIZES FORUM TO FOSTER BACOLOD’S SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
BACOLOD CITY –Seven months after breaking ground, the city’s first-ever Athletes’ Dormitory will be inaugurated on March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School (RMSHNS) in Barangay Estefania. Supported by Mayor Albee Benitez, the ₱12.5 million facility is designed to provide student-athletes with a safe and comfortable space for continue reading : BACOLOD CITY’S FIRST ATHLETES’ DORMITORY TO OPEN
March 21, 2025 – In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, we embrace inclusivity and advocate for a safe, supportive environment for all. Join us for a special photo exhibition showcasing the radiant smiles of children with Down Syndrome—proof that joy, resilience, and strength shine through every challenge they face. Their smiles remind us that, continue reading : ALL IT TAKES IS A SMILE
March 20, 2025 – To further ensure the protection and promotion of the welfare of all animals within the City of Bacolod, the Office of Councilor Celia Flor, together with the City Veterinary Office had a dialogue with Punong Barangays and animal welfare advocates to discuss and improve City Ordinance No. 1082, or the Animal continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS COMMITTEE MEETING TO TACKLE ITS ANIMAL WELFARE ORDINANCE
March 19, 2025 – Aiming to enhance students’ access to job opportunities and improve their skills through education, TESDA held its 20th General Directorate Conference at Seda Capitol Central, led by Director General Hon. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez, PhD. The conference focused on the theme “Unlocking Key Innovations, Knowledge, and Opportunities in TVET (Technical and continue reading : BACOLOD CITY: HOME OF TESDA DIRECTORATE CONFERENCE 2025
March 18, 2025- The City Planning and Development Office headed by Dr. Mary Jean Ramos, led a meeting and orientation on the Sustainable Program for Resilient and Optimum Urban Transformation (SPROUT) today at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. The event opened with a welcome message from Councilor Kalaw Puentevella, Chairperson of the Committee on continue reading : BACOLOD CITY INTRODUCES SPROUT INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSFORMATION
March 14, 2025 – The Bacolod City Nutrition Committee held its first quarter meeting today at the SP Session Hall, Bacolod City Government Center. The meeting was presided by the City Nutrition Program Coordinator Lora Clarin wherein numerous sectors sectors attended such as the DSSD, Liga ng mga Barangay, DRRMO, CPDO, Gawad Kalinga, Sangguniang Kabataan, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY NUTRITION COMMITTEE HOLDS FIRST QUARTER MEETING
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) convened for their 1st Quarter Meeting at L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City, with Mayor Albee Benitez presiding over the session. The meeting brought together key officials from various member agencies, including Bacolod City Councilor Pao Sy, BCPO City Director PCOL Joeresty Coronica, City continue reading : MABB LEADS CPOC AND CADAC 1ST QUARTER MEETING
March 14, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Agriculture Office, officially launched its agri-fishery digital platform program to promote local farmers produce and provide affordable food options to consumers last March 13 at the Gaisano Grand City Central Mall Supermarket, Bacolod City. To ensure a steady supply of commodities, an online digital continue reading : BACOLOD CITY LAUNCHES ITS AGRI-FISHERY DIGITAL PLATFORM PROGRAM
Bacolod City employees took part in the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) earlier today, March 13, 2025. As the earthquake alarm sounded, employees promptly followed the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” protocol before evacuating to designated safe zones. The NSED, conducted quarterly and led by the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office continue reading : BACOLOD CITY EMPLOYEES JOIN FIRST QUARTER NATIONWIDE EARTHQUAKE DRILL
March 12, 2025- The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, Ligao City Chapter, Province of Albay, conducted a benchmarking activity in Bacolod City, where they were welcomed by Engr. Mae Cuaycong, Special Assistant to the Mayor. The benchmarking focused on Bacolod City’s best practices and key programs under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez. These continue reading : LIGAO CITY BARANGAY OFFICIALS BENCHMARK BACOLOD’S BEST PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS
Bacolod City, Philippines – Under the leadership of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, Bacolod City is taking a significant step towards addressing the growing population of stray cats and dogs by introducing the largest local government-operated animal shelter in the country as part of its Rabies Prevention and Control Program. The shelter, to be continue reading : BACOLOD ANIMAL SHELTER TO START CONSTRUCTION SOON IN BARANGAY GRANADA
