June 12, 2024 – With the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan”, the City of Bacolod celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day today at the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, together with numerous city officials, including City Administrator Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, Congressman Greg Gasataya, City Councilors Jude Thaddeus Sayson, Israel Salanga, Cindy Rojas, continue reading : BCD Celebrates 126th Independence Day
Bacolod putting its best foot forward at the SGLG Regional Assessment. Let’s go BCD!
June 10, 2024 – The ten finalists to the Bacolod Film Festival have been named in a press conference at the Bacolod City Government Center. Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang, Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer Dr. Frances Mae Llamas, Executive Assistant to the City Mayor’s Office Atty. Marty Go, and BFF Director Seymour continue reading : Bacolod Film Festival Announces 10 Finalists
Lacson Street turned into a haven for runners and bikers this morning as Bacolod City’s Car-Free Sunday was launched from 5 am to 9 am. The program kicked off with a fun Zumba warm-up led by Coach Marky Crianza, setting a lively tone for participants as they started their active morning with happy endorphins kicking continue reading : Car-Free Sunday Launches Today
This afternoon, at around 1:30 PM on June 7, 2024, Mayor Albee Benitez led the Bacolod Team to deliver aid to the victims of the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The team, composed of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), along with Teams Councilors Cindy Rojas and Jason Villarosa, Bacolod Barangay Captains JR continue reading : Bacolod City Sends Aid to La Castellana
In a coordination meeting with local businesses, the City of Bacolod is all set to kick-off the first Car-Free day every Sunday for the whole month of June. Engr. Mae Cuaycong, Special Assistant to the Mayor, led the meeting and lobbied the purpose of the activity. It brings together health enthusiasts and families to a continue reading : Car-Free Sunday is ready for a test run this weekend
June 6, 2024 – In partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Philippines (UN SDSN Youth PH) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the Bacolod City Youth Development Office (BCYDO) spearheaded the launching of the program entitled, “#Amplify: Raising the Youth Voice on Human Rights”, today at the Sacchari Hall, Acacia Hotel, continue reading : BCYDO LAUNCHES HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM FOR THE YOUTH
On June 4, Mayor Albee Benitez met with 28 families in Barangay Estefania. Addressing housing as a top priority, he sought their input on how the city could assist them. Some families have lived in Estefania for 28 to 33 years and established businesses there. Mayor Albee discussed options for relocating them or enhancing their continue reading : MABB Assists ISFs in Estefania
