Devember 10, 2024 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD VI) and the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) conducted a Food Redemption for the Walang Gutom Program today December 10, 2024 at the Brgy. Villamonte Gym, Bacolod City. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to combat hunger and ensure continue reading : DSWD VI AND DSSD CONDUCTS FOOD REDEMPTION FOR WALANG GUTOM PROGRAM
Mayor Albee Benitez has instructed the Bacolod City DRRMO to provide transportation support for DSWD and DOH personnel, ensuring assistance reaches affected LGUs and facilitating the delivery of essential food and non-food items to affected communities. This directive follows the regional meeting led by OCD-6 Director Raul Fernandez, which convened 70 participants via Zoom to continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO EXTEND SUPPORT TO LGUS AFFECTED BY KANLAON ERUPTION
The City of Bacolod has once again proven its dedication to transparent and accountable governance as it is recognized with the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). This prestigious national award, bestowed by the Council of Good Local Governance through the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), affirms Bacolod’s commitment to implementing continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO RECEIVE THE 2024 SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE
December 6, 2024 – The newly elected officers of the Philippine Association of General Services Officers, Inc. (PAGSO) – Negros Occidental Chapter were formally inducted led by Mayor Albee Benitez as the inducting officer on December 6, 2024, at O Hotel, Bacolod City. In his speech, Mayor Benitez highlighted Bacolod City’s ongoing digitalization efforts, particularly continue reading : Induction of Newly Elected Officers of PAGSO Negros Occidental Chapter and Christmas Party 2024
December 4, 2024 – Through the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod, together with the Department of Social Aelfare and Development (DSWD), conducted an Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Financial Assistance payout today at the Gonzaga Gym, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, Special Assistant to the continue reading : BCD conducts AICS Financial Assistance Payout
December 4, 2024 – Mayor Albee Benitez attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the 145 MW Bacolod Solar Power Plant Project today at Brgy. Felisa, Bacolod City. Together with Mayor Albee Benitez were Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Al Espino, Vladi Gonzalez, and Kalaw Puentevella. During his opening message, Mayor Benitez shared the city’s warm welcome continue reading : MABB Attends the Bacolod Solar Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
Bacolod City is leading the way in digital transformation, making government services faster and easier for everyone. Under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, the city is implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, convenience, and inclusivity for its citizens. One notable initiative is the introduction of QR codes for senior citizens and persons with disabilities continue reading : Bacolod Leads the Charge in Digital Innovation
December 5, 2024 – With the theme, “Sown by Experience, Reaped in Leadership: Celebrating Bacolod’s Guiding Lights Rooted in Community and Culture”, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Bacolod City hosted the 2024 Bacolod Better Awards at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. Attended by Mayor Albee Benitez, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, continue reading : DILG-BACOLOD RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANTS AND BARANGAYS THROUGH THE 2024 BACOLOD BETTER AWARDS
December 6, 2024- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VI recently conducted a 3-day eLGU User’s Training and Data Build-Up at the Bacolod City Government Center, which began on December 4, 2024. This training aims to enhance the technical capabilities of Local Government Units (LGUs) by improving data management, integration, and service continue reading : DICT VI CONDUCTS 3-DAY eLGU USER’S TRAINING AND DATA BUILD-UP IN BACOLOD CITY
December 4, 2024 – Through the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod, together with the Department of Social Aelfare and Development (DSWD), conducted an Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Financial Assistance payout today at the Gonzaga Gym, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City. Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, Special Assistant to the continue reading : BCD CONDUCTS AICS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAYOUT
Bacolod City was highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by Senator Win Gatchalian, for its innovative security feature on PWD identification cards. This recognition came during discussions on Senate Resolution No. 1239, on December 5, 2024, 10:00 AM, at the Senator Pecson Room, 2nd Floor, Senate of the Philippines, which directs continue reading : BACOLOD CITY SETS STANDARD TO COMBAT PWD CARDS FRAUD
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacolod City was proudly recognized as one of the awardees of the 2024 SubayBAYANI Award Exemplar during the prestigious SubayBAYANI National Awarding Ceremony held on December 3, 2024, at Sequoia Hotel, Aseana City Business Park. This flagship recognition program of the DILG Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) celebrates continue reading : The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacolod City was proudly recognized as one of the awardees of the 2024 SubayBAYANI Award Exemplar
December 4, 2024 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), distributed financial assistance to 287 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 15 barangays in Bacolod City as part of its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Each recipient received Php 10,000 as financial assistance to support their livelihood continue reading : SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM PAYOUT
