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

ICE PROGRAM FOR CREATIVE CITIES LAUNCHES FOR DAY 1

Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship (ICE) Program for Potential Creative Cities officially launches its day 1, gathering together various stakeholders and participating cities (including Bacolod) today, November 4 at the Azalea Somerset, Makati City. It was an eventful day, filled with activities that centered around the importance of the creative industry in the economic and local continue reading : ICE PROGRAM FOR CREATIVE CITIES LAUNCHES FOR DAY 1

KNOWLEDGE SHARING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MARINE LITTER REDUCTION INITIATIVES IN WESTERN VISAYAS

November 6, 2024- A Knowledge Sharing Conference focused on pilot initiatives to combat marine litter in the Western Visayas region was recently held at Citadines Bacolod City. The event brought together environmental leaders, local officials, academics, and community members to discuss strategies and solutions for reducing plastic and other waste that threatens marine ecosystems. Ms. continue reading : KNOWLEDGE SHARING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS MARINE LITTER REDUCTION INITIATIVES IN WESTERN VISAYAS

CHO RECEIVES TRAINING FOR LAB FOR ALL MOBILE CLINIC OPERATIONS

November 6, 2024 – To strengthen the city’s public medical services, the Marsman Drysdale Medical Products, Inc., together with the City Health Office (CHO), conducted an equipment operation training with CHO personnel, particularly the ultrasound machine operation at the LAB For All Mobile Clinic. With the mobile clinic offering an X-Ray, Ultrasound, and ECG services, continue reading : CHO RECEIVES TRAINING FOR LAB FOR ALL MOBILE CLINIC OPERATIONS

BCD WELCOMES DHSUD-II FOR THEIR BENCHMARKING ACTIVITY

November 5, 2024 – The City of Bacolod accommodated officials coming from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) – Region II for their benchmarking activity today in the city. The activity was attended by DHSUD-II OIC-Regional Director Grace A. De Vera, Division Chiefs Perlita Calubaquib, Cheryl Tolentino, and Cheryll Moreno, along with continue reading : BCD WELCOMES DHSUD-II FOR THEIR BENCHMARKING ACTIVITY

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗗 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠

The City of Smiles, Bacolod, is selected as one of the five cities for the 2024 Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship (ICE) Creative Cities Program. Selected by the DTI Creative Industries Development Office, Bacolod along with Iligan, Koronadal, San Fernando in La Union, and Tagbilaran will receive specialized support to develop and sustain creative roadmaps, and continue reading : 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗗 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠

JR TORRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW BUILDING

Last October 29, 2024, Mayor Albee Benitez and Mr. John Yap of KJ Fairmart, in collaboration with the Federation, Northern and Southern Negros Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Brgy. Captain Caesar Distrito of Brgy. Singcang, officially broke ground on a new two-classroom building for Jose R. Torres Elementary School. This initiative aims to continue reading : JR TORRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW BUILDING