BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya said he expects improved public service delivery as the Bacolod City Government begins releasing more than ₱199 million in financial benefits for city employees. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the mayor signed disbursement orders for the following incentives set for December release: – ₱45 million – Collective Negotiation Agreement continue reading : City Allocates ₱199M in Employee Benefits
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya announced that the second batch of financial aid under the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program has been successfully downloaded to the City Government, ensuring remaining typhoon-affected families will receive much-needed assistance. The development underscores the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) commitment to prioritizing Bacolod City among local continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Thanks DSWD for Immediate Release of Financial Aid for Bacolod Typhoon-Hit Families
BACOLOD CITY — Several longtime Job Order (JO) workers of the Bacolod City Government were formally regularized, marking a milestone in their decades of public service and underscoring the city administration’s commitment to recognizing loyalty, dignity, and hard work among its workforce. Among those recently granted regular employment is Ronnie Cordova, 57, who has served continue reading : Bacolod City Regularizes Longtime Job Order Workers, Citing Performance and Years of Service
BACOLOD CITY – Bacolodnon runner Bernalyn Bejoy clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 800-meter run at the Southeast Asian Games, held at Bangkok’s Suphachalasai National Stadium. The Philippines celebrated a strong podium finish in the event as Naomi Cesar captured the gold medal, while Bejoy delivered an impressive performance to finish third. Bejoy is continue reading : Bacolodnon Runner Bejoy C aptures Bronze in SEA Games Women’s 800m
The streets of Bacolod City glowed with dazzling colors as seven competing groups from STI–West Negros University (STI-WNU) paraded from Megaworld The UpperEast to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 13. Taking this year’s champion title was the Pink Vikings from the College of Hospitality continue reading : Pink Vikings Regain Crown at Bacolod Christmas Festival of Lights
CHAMPIONS. Mayor Greg Gasataya (center) poses with decorated Palarong Pambansa hurdler Mico Villaran (third from right), Alas Pilipinas U-19 outside hitter Rhose Vhianne Almendralejo, and Palarong Pambansa Sports Idol Brianna Nikola Ang during the Pasidungog Awards at the Bacolod City Government Center on December 12, 2025. Also in the photo are Executive Assistant Atty. Rhett continue reading : Bacolodnon Athletes, Academic Achievers Honored at 2025 Pasidungog Awards
Mayor Greg G. Gasataya, together with DSSD Head Dr. Richelle Verdeprado addressing various concerns and finalization of schedule of the DSWD ECT payout of the 61 barangays through their respective barangay captains and representatives at the BCGC lobby today, December 11, 2025. BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod City Government, through its Department of Social Services continue reading : Bacolod DSSD to Begin Typhoon Tino Emergency Cash Aid Distribution Friday
BACOLOD CITY — A total of 145 residents of Barangay 27, affected by a fire in September, received financial aid through the National Housing Authority’s (NHA) Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). The cash assistance is intended to support families in their ongoing efforts to rebuild homes after the September incident. The City Government, via the continue reading : 145 Barangay 27 Residents Receive Cash Assistance from City, NHA
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya announced that for the first time in history, Bacolod Division athletes will bypass the Provincial Meet and directly advance to the regional level, solidifying the city’s independent standing under the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR). The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the continue reading : BACOLOD HOSTS NIRAA 2026; CITY’S ATHLETES SKIP PROVINCIAL MEET FOR HISTORIC REGIONAL DIRECT ENTRY
Mayor Gasataya Appoints New Assistant City Veterinarian, Allocates P10M for Humane Animal Shelter BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya met with various animal welfare organizations on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to discuss urgent concerns regarding the condition of rescued pets at the City Pound. In the meeting, Gasataya presented the proposed P10-million City Veterinary Office continue reading : Mayor Greg Appoints New Asst. City Vet, Allocates P10M for Humane Animal Shelter
Bacolod City – Two up-and-coming filmmakers, Charlene Mead Tupas, director of Tonton, and Dranreb Cimatu, director of Tililing, emerged as the biggest winners in this year’s 2nd Bacolod Film Festival Awards Night held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at SM City Bacolod Cinema. Tupas’s Tonton received the prestigious Best Picture award and earned accolades for Best continue reading : City Recognizes Local Filmmakers in 2nd Bacolod Film Festival Awards
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya, together with department heads and representatives from key city offices, issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against the construction of a concrete riprap structure along Sulom Creek in Barangay Villamonte on Friday, November 28, 2025, as part of the city’s intensified campaign to clear waterways and protect the continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Intensifies Campaign to Clear City Waterways, Issues CDO on Illegal Riprap Construction in Barangay Villamonte
BACOLOD CITY – Members of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC), spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and various city offices, conducted an initial joint monitoring inspection on November 28, 2025 in several grocery stores, Burgos Public Market, and Central Market to ensure compliance with the Automatic Price Control (APC) following the continue reading : Local Price Coordinating Council Conducts Joint Inspection of Grocery Stores and Markets
