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Bacolod City Government

The City of Smiles

November 28, 2023- 235 graduates successfully completed their TESDA Training for Work Scholarship Program at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. The ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including Ms. Hilary Ticao, TESDA Representative, and Ms. Keshell Tamba,representing Senator Bong Go, alongside Ms. Jovelyn Canoy-Dato, Executive Assistant The commencement exercise celebrated the achievements and hard continue reading : 235 graduates successfully completed their TESDA Training for work Scholarship Program

November 29, 2023- Mayor Albee Benitez warmly welcomes Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and the delegates at Bantug Lake Ranch for the Philippine Experience Program in Bacolod and Negros Occidental. The Bacolod leg of PEP was a Fiesta lunch showcasing Bacolod City’s local dishes, especially the chicken inasal which captures the rich and deliscious continue reading : MABB extends a grand Bacolod welcome to DOT Secretary Christina Frasco and delegates of PEP

November 29, 2023 – The Philippine Experience Program begins with a Slow Food and Sugar Heritage Trail Tour in Bacolod and Negros Occidental today. Sec. Christina Frasco, DOT OSEC; Dir. Ronald Conopio,DOT OSEC; ASec. Christopher Morales,DOT; USec. Ferdinand Jumapao, DOT;USec. Verna Buensuceso,DOT;USec. Myra Paz Abubakar,DOT; Dir. Ina Loyola,DOT OPAA, Exe.Dir. Gertie,Nayong Pilipino; RD Karen Tiopes, continue reading : The Philippine experience program of DOT visits Bacolod and Negros Occidental today

November 28, 2033- With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez and under the leadership of Councilor Celia Flor, the culmination of National Children’s Month unfolded in a heartwarming story-telling activity at Gonzaga Gym in Brgy Taculing. Over a hundred children from nearby Puroks gathered to witness the enchanting tales spun by the esteemed story-teller, Mr. continue reading : Celebrating National Children’s Month with tales, treats and smiles

BACOLOD CITY receives the FULLY COMPLIANT Seal for Local DRM Councils and Offices in the 23rd Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards. This is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the dedication to excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance within the Local DRRM Councils and Offices category. 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 to our Bacolod continue reading : BACOLOD CITY receives the FULLY COMPLIANT Seal for Local DRM Councils and Offices in the 23rd Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards

November 23, 2023 – “Una, I would like to congratulate the children who are the participants here. Even though wala pa ang result pero grabe ila performance. Makita naton ang ila development, amo ni permi gapalipay sa mga ginikanan. Gin showcase gid naton no ang talento sang aton mga kabataan. So, congratulations, everyone. Thank you,” continue reading : BCD daycare children share their talents in city-wide kids contest

November 23, 2023- The City of Bacolod, guided by City Ordinance 09-17-819, has officially declared the fourth Thursday of November each year as a day of Thanksgiving. This initiative, proposed by esteemed consultant and author Atty. Sonya Verdeflor, aligns the city with the spirit of gratitude observed worldwide. Under the theme “Let’s celebrate and be continue reading : City Of Bacolod joins global celebration of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023-In a public hearing held at Brgy. 12 today, Mayor Albee Benitez addressed the housing needs of residents affected by the demolition of the new Manokan Country. The mayor presented two options: a condo-type residence or a housing model akin to Arao Housing. The majority voiced their preference for acquiring a lot instead. continue reading : In a public hearing held at Barangay 12