February 24, 2025- Bacolod City officially launched its National Arts Month 2025 celebration with the theme “Ani ng Sining: Diwa at Damdamin (Paghugpong sang Bacolod pinaagi sa Taliambog)”. Organized by the Bacolod City Tourism Office, the event commenced with an opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. Chief Tourism Operations Officer Ma. Teresa continue reading : BACOLOD CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL ARTS MONTH 2025
February 22, 2025 – Bacolod City, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and with the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Food Authority (NFA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), officially launches the continue reading : BACOLOD SUNDAY MARKET OPENS TODAY!
Bacolod City – In a concerted effort to support the communities affected by the recent Kanlaon Volcano eruption in Canlaon City, the City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO) and the Bacolod City Cooperative Development Council (BCCDC) have mobilized relief operations to provide immediate aid to cooperative members and residents in need last February 21. continue reading : CCLDO AND BCCDC EXTEND AID TO KANLAON VOLCANO ERUPTION VICTIMS
The City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO) conducted a GAD livelihood skills training on fish deboning and processing last February 14, 2025 at Brgy. 1 Post Harvest Facility. The training was participated by the women’s sector of Brgy. 1 Association. Spearheaded by the CCLDO, the program aims to equip the attendees with the livelihood continue reading : CCLDO ORGANIZES GAD LIVELIHOOD SKILLS TRAINING ON FISH DEBONING AND PROCESSING
February 21, 2025 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), conducted the turnover of relief goods for families affected by a recent fire incident in Purok Pagla-um, Barangay 17. The fire, which broke out earlier this week, left 7 houses continue reading : DSWD TURNS OVER RELIEF GOODS TO FIRE VICTIMS IN BRGY. 17
February 20, 2025 – The City of Bacolod’s Gender and Development Council (GAD), Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), and the Local Council Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAW) held their joint first quarter meeting today at the Middletown Inn, Bacolod City. Presided by Councilor and GAD Vice-Chairperson Celia continue reading : GAD, LCPC, AND LCAT-VAW HOLD JOINT FIRST QUARTER MEETING TO PREPARE FOR THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION
February 19, 2025 – With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez and Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), 132 senior citizens received an amount of ₱10,000 each in social pension. The beneficiaries were from Barangays Singcang-Airport and Taculing. Councilor Celia Flor also visited the area. Source – Bacolod City PIO
February 18, 2025- The Bacolod City Health Office – Dental Division successfully launched the National Oral Health Month Celebration at Ayala Malls Capitol, with the theme “Pamilya Una Kong Dentista: #Ngiting7020.” The event aimed to promote the importance of oral health and encourage families to prioritize dental care as part of their well-being. Councilor Kalaw continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HEALTH OFFICE LAUNCHES THE ORAL HEALTH MONTH
February 15, 2025 – Ang Bacolod City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) naghiwat sang Valentine’s Day Job Fair sa 3rd floor sang North Wing – SM Bacolod City. May yara kapin 13,000 job vacancies gikan sa 70 participating companies. Ini nga programa tuyo magbulig sa mga pumuluyo nga makakita sang ubra. Magapadayon ini subong na continue reading : PESO NAGHIWAT SANG VALENTINE’S DAY JOB FAIR
February 14, 2025 – The “Lab Merkado KNP” farmer’s market, organized by the Bacolod City Nutrition Committee successfully opened yesterday, February 13, 2025, at the Atrium of the Bacolod City Government Center. The event, which runs until today, February 14, showcases fresh, locally sourced products from Bacolod’s farmers and community producers. On its first day, continue reading : LAB MERKADO KNP SHOWCASES LOCAL FARMER’S PRODUCE AT BCGC
February 13, 2025 – Bacolod City celebrated World Radio Day 2025 with the theme, “Radio and Climate Change”, at the Little Theater of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos (UNO-R). The event featured a series of insightful discussions on the significant role of radio in various sectors. The program began with a warm welcome continue reading : BACOLOD CITY CELEBRATES WORLD RADIO DAY 2025 STARTING WITH A RADIO TALK
February 11, 2025 – Mayor Albee Benitez led the turnover ceremony for the newly renovated dormitory of Boy’s Home Foundation Inc., which can now accommodate 16-20 children. The project was funded by the Bacolod City LGU to provide a better living space for the children. The facility includes a Prayer Corner, Study Table, Dorms, Living continue reading : BACOLOD LGU TURNS OVER NEW FACILITY TO BOY’S HOME FOUNDATION INC.
I was honored to welcome Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, to my office, along with British Council Country Director Lotus Postrado and their team, during their courtesy visit to Bacolod City. They are in full support as we are trying to position Bacolod as a creative city for film and working towards continue reading : “I was honored to welcome Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, to my office, along with British Council Country Director Lotus Postrado and their team, during their courtesy visit to Bacolod City.” – Mayor Albee Benitez
