BACOLOD CITY REALLOCATES P525M BURGOS MARKET FUNDS TO 5 CITY PROJECTS

November 12, 2024 – Mayor Albee Benitez announced during his press conference on Monday, November 11, that the city government has redirected the P525 million budget originally intended for constructing a new Burgos public market to fund five other city projects after local vendors opposed the new market plan. One of the newly funded projects continue reading : BACOLOD CITY REALLOCATES P525M BURGOS MARKET FUNDS TO 5 CITY PROJECTS

BACOLOD CITY PREPARES FOR THE PARADE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION

November 12, 2024 – As the holiday season draws near, Mayor Albee Benitez, together with the Department of Tourism, the City Engineer’s Office, and STI – West Negros University, is gearing up for this year’s highly-anticipated Parade of Lights. This month of December, the city will come alive with festive lights, music, and holiday cheer continue reading : BACOLOD CITY PREPARES FOR THE PARADE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION

BACOLOD CITY, TESDA, AND UBIQUITY BRIDGE SKILLS GAP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BPO CAREERS

November 12, 2024 – The Bacolod City government, in partnership with TESDA and Ubiquity, is launching a new training initiative under the @SENSO Life Skills Academy to help residents gain skills for the BPO industry. The 10-day pilot program, called “A Training Program for Near Hires,” will train 25 selected scholars on essential industry skills. continue reading : BACOLOD CITY, TESDA, AND UBIQUITY BRIDGE SKILLS GAP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BPO CAREERS

BCD CENTENARIAN SANG BRGY. MONTEVISTA NAKABATON SANG CASH INCENTIVE

November 12, 2024- Prioridad ni Mayor Albee Benitez ang Social Pension labi na para sa mga senior citizens. Paagi sa iya nga suporta kag sa bulig sang Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), nakabaton sang balor Php 90,000 Centenarian incentive si Amalia Dacanay Seva sa edad nga 100. Kaupod nya sa pag baton ang continue reading : BCD CENTENARIAN SANG BRGY. MONTEVISTA NAKABATON SANG CASH INCENTIVE

BACOLOD CITY EXPANDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDL)

November 11, 2024 – With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), in partnership with Bacolod City College (BCC), launched the College Education Behind Bars program. This initiative allows 25 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship within the BJMP Male Dormitory continue reading : BACOLOD CITY EXPANDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDL)

BACIWA AIMS TO ENHANCE WATER ACCESSIBILITY WITH RAINWATER CATCHMENT FACILITY PROJECT

November 11, 2024 – The Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) Board of Directors held a dialogue with Mayor Albee Benitez to formally discuss and present the Rainwater Catchment Facility Project today at the City Mayor’s Office, Bacolod City Government Center. Attended by Councilors Vladimir Gonzalez and Al Espino, General Manager Mona Dia Jardin, Chairman Lorendo continue reading : BACIWA AIMS TO ENHANCE WATER ACCESSIBILITY WITH RAINWATER CATCHMENT FACILITY PROJECT

DSSD SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM FINANCIAL PAYOUT

November 11, 2024- With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Department of Social Services and Development’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSSD-SLP) Local Fund, conducted a financial payout event for 483 beneficiaries at the Bacolod City Government Center. Each beneficiaries from the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sector received ₱10,000 to support their sustainable livelihood projects. Bacolod continue reading : DSSD SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM FINANCIAL PAYOUT

BACOLOD CITY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS OUTSTANDING LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEM

November 8, 2024 – The City of Bacolod’s City Health Office (CHO) was recognized during the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development Local Health Systems Awards today at the Smallville 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. The city was officially represented by CHO Head Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, receiving a Plaque of Recognition and continue reading : BACOLOD CITY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS OUTSTANDING LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEM

200 BENEFICIARIES PARTICIPATED IN THE DOLE TUPAD ORIENTATION

November 8, 2024 – Spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), together with the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez of securing 200 slots for the beneficiaries and the support of the Uswag Ilonggo Partylist Representative Cong. James “Jojo” Ang, Jr., a DOLE Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged and Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Orientation was continue reading : 200 BENEFICIARIES PARTICIPATED IN THE DOLE TUPAD ORIENTATION

21 CANDIDATES JOINS FIRST-EVER MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

November 9, 2024 – 21 candidates coming from different municipalities and cities of Negros Occidental participated in the first-ever Ms. Universe Philippines Negros Occidental Sashing and Press Presentation today at the SM Main Atrium, SM City Bacolod. Present were Ms. Universe Philippines Negros Occidental Local Director Kashmere Granada, along with members from the press. The continue reading : 21 CANDIDATES JOINS FIRST-EVER MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

BCC FASA NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS OATH TAKING CEREMONY

Councilor Kalaw Puentevella officiated the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected officers of the Bacolod City College Faculty and Staff Association (FASA) at the City Mayor’s Office today, November 7, 2024. Nutrition Scholars (BNS) at the City Mayors office today, July 16, 2024. Together with Councilor Kalaw, they reaffirmed their commitment to academic excellence and continue reading : BCC FASA NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS OATH TAKING CEREMONY