Under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez, the Bacolod City Council established the Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions (DLEDIP) through City Ordinance 1043. As part of this initiative, the DLEDIP launched two key government service hubs: the Government Services Express (GSE) at SM City Bacolod and the Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STRENGTHENS GOVERNMENT SERVICES THROUGH BESO AND GSE
November 23, 2024 – The City of Bacolod, through the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), celebrated National Children’s Month with a series of activities, including Mayor Albee’s State of the Children’s Address and a Children’s Funday held last November 23, 2024, at Magikland in Silay City. The event gathered over 2,000 children and continue reading : CHILDREN’S FUNDAY AND STATE OF THE CHILDREN’S ADDRESS
Bacolod City’s young athletes have made an impressive mark in the ongoing Batang Pinoy 2024, with stellar performances in the Athletics Under-18 events during Days 1 to 3 of the competition. Mico F. Villaran • 110m Hurdles: Gold • 400m Hurdles: Gold • 200m Dash: Bronze Relay Team (Team Members: Mico Villaran, Ryzen Facto, Clouie continue reading : BACOLOD’S YOUNG TRACK STARS SHINE IN GOLD AT BATANG PINOY 2024
Bacolod’s young swimming talents are making waves at the Batang Pinoy 2024, bringing home medals and inspiring the city with their outstanding performances. • Matiling, Anika Kathryn: Silver – 200m Backstroke Gold – 50m Freestyle • Rodriguez, Marta: Bronze – 100m Butterfly With two more days of swimming competitions ahead, Bacolod’s athletes remain focused and continue reading : BACOLOD’S YOUNG SWIMMERS SHINE IN BATANG PINOY 2024
Under the administration of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, the City of Bacolod has implemented QR Codes in the Identification Cards (I.D.s) of its Senior Citizen and the Persons with Disability (PWD) sector. By integrating QR codes into these I.D.s, the city aims to strengthen data security and prevent the proliferation of fake cards, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STRENGTHENS SENIOR CITIZEN AND PWD SECURITY WITH QR CODE-ENABLED I.D. CARDS
Bacolod City continues to make its mark in the Batang Pinoy 2024, this time with outstanding performances in the Taekwondo Poomsae event. Out of six participants, four emerged as medalists, showcasing skill, discipline, and determination. Francine Ferrer • Individual Junior Female Category Bronze Medal (3rd out of 48) Jerik Joseph Paiwas • Individual Junior Male continue reading : BACOLOD TAEKWONDO ATHLETES EXCEL IN BATANG PINOY 2024 POOMSAE EVENT
November 26, 2024 – In celebration of the National Children’s Month, the City of Bacolod, through Councilors Celia Flor and Em Ang, together with the Local Council for the Protection of Children, DSWD, and other government organizations, hosted the Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) Summit today at the Bacolod City Government Center continue reading : BCD CELEBRATES NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MONTH WITH OSAEC SUMMIT
BACOLOD CITY, as conferred by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) for three (3) consecutive years, is proudly awarded the Green Banner Seal of Compliance during the 2024 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) on November 21, 2024 held at the Smallville 21 Hotel. With collective efforts of various Bacolod City Member Departments, Bacolod City garnered above continue reading : 3-YEAR GREEN BANNER SEAL OF COMPLIANCE AWARDEE
November 25, 2024- The City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) in collaboration with the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) held a launching activity during the flag-raising ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center in observance of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week. This year’s theme, “Prioritizing Health-Based Approach in Drug Abuse Prevention and Control,” continue reading : BACOLOD CITY CELEBRATES DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL WEEK 2024
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-NIR Director Dennis Villaseñor paid a courtesy visit with Mayor Albee Benitez last November 21 at the City Mayor’s Office, Bacolod City Government Center. Together with Mayor Albee Benitez and DILG-NIR Director Dennis Villaseñor were DILG-Bacolod Director Christian Nagaynay and CPDO Head Mary Jean Ramos. The discussion continue reading : DILG-NIR DIRECTOR COURTESY VISIT WITH MABB
November 22, 2024 – The City of Bacolod, under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, hosted the highly-anticipated Roadmap to a SuperCity Presentation at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. This event highlighted the city’s projects and achievements, offering a glimpse into the ongoing transformation, progress, and development under the Benitez administration. Mayor Albee Benitez, along continue reading : MABB PRESENTS CITY PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH THE ROADMAP TO A SUPERCITY PRESENTATION
November 19, 2024 – Through Mayor Albee Benitez’s effort and support in the city’s health sector, the City of Bacolod’s Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) held a post-health summit meeting with various health stakeholders today at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. The meeting was attended by Mayor Albee Benitez, Chairman Committee on Health and continue reading : BacCHP Organizes Post Health Summit Meeting
November 19, 2024- Mayor Albee Benitez and Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and the 2nd Terra Madre Visayas 2024 at the Capitol Grounds. The event’s opening ceremony followed at the Negros Residences Function Hall, marking the beginning of the festival. The celebration will continue reading : 17th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival and 2nd Terra Madre Visayas 2024 Officially Opens in Bacolod City
