BACOLOD CITY – Over 10,000 runners are expected to participate in the highly anticipated Bacolod Leg of the 50th National MILO Marathon this coming Sunday, October 4, 2026. Dubbed as “50 Years of Building Champions. One Legacy,” the milestone event known as “The Golden Run” will transform the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds into continue reading : Bacolod City to Host the 50th National MILO Marathon “Golden Run”
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya met with transport leaders on Monday, September 28, 2026, as he reaffirmed his administration’s sense of urgency and concern over the financial strain brought about by rising fuel prices, which he said also affects the local government’s operations. The dialogue came amid the ongoing nationwide three-day transport strike staged continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Meets Transport Leaders, Ensures Continued Free Rides Amid 3-Day Strike
TAGUIG CITY — Bacolod City is gearing up for a series of major events in the coming months, as Mayor Greg Gasataya announced upcoming activities for the MassKara Festival on October and Batang Pinoy 2026 along with the first-ever simultaneous “Parade of Stars” of the Metro Manila Film Festival this December. Speaking during the opening continue reading : MAYOR GASATAYA BARES GRAND EVENTS FOR THE COMING MONTHS AT 40TH NEGROS TRADE FAIR
BACOLOD CITY — Amid Mayor Greg Gasataya’s push for accountability, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has revoked the professional licenses of five of nine players from the now-defunct Bacolod MassKara team of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and permanently disqualified them from participating in professional basketball games sanctioned by the board. The sanctions continue reading : GAB BANS 5 OF 9 BACOLOD MASSKARA PLAYERS FOLLOWING JULY 28 MPBL INCIDENT
BACOLOD CITY — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian commended the City Government of Bacolod for its strengthened collaboration with the national government in delivering relief assistance and social protection programs to residents, particularly during calamities and other emergencies. During a meeting with Mayor Greg Gasataya, city officials, and barangay captains continue reading : DSWD Sec. Gatchalian Commends Bacolod’s Strengthened Collaboration for Relief and Aid Initiatives
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, officially launched today, September 22, the first-ever nationwide digital payout for beneficiaries of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program at the Bacolod City Government Center, making Bacolod City the pilot site for the program’s continue reading : DSWD LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONWIDE DIGITAL PAYOUT FOR UPLIFT BENEFICIARIES IN BACOLOD CITY
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has assured his full support to concurrent Negros Occidental Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria, who will serve as Acting Election Officer of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Bacolod. Ananoria met with Mayor Gasataya on Monday, September 21, 2026, to discuss the possible transfer of the Comelec-Bacolod office to continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Assures Support for New Comelec-Bacolod Concurrent Acting Election Officer
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Social Services and Development – Bacolod in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM) Philippines, Department of Justice, and Bacolod City Police Office, officially opened today, September 21, the five-day Videotaped In-Depth Disclosure Interview (VIDI) Training at Acacia Hotel, Bacolod City. DSSD Head Richelle Verdeprado-Mangga emphasized the importance of continue reading : DSSD OPENS 5-DAY TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN CHILD-SENSITIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED JUSTICE PROCESS
The Bacolod City Tourism Office launched its showcase of local products at Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Monday, September 14, 2026, in celebration of Bacolod City Tourism Week. Representing Mayor Greg Gasataya, Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marty Go highlighted the vital role of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving the city’s economic continue reading : Bacolod Tourism Week Kicks Off at Ayala Malls Capitol Central
BACOLOD CITY — The City Government of Bacolod, in partnership with La Consolacion College Bacolod (LCCB), formally launched the Bacolod AR Mural on September 14, 2026, at the Bacolod City Government Center, providing residents and tourists with a new, interactive way to experience the city’s art, culture, and heritage. Mayor Greg Gasataya, together with the continue reading : Bacolod City Unveils First Augmented Reality Mural, Blending Art, Technology, and Tourism
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya, alongside the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), inspected the newly rehabilitated footbridge connecting Barangay Singcang-Airport and Barangay 35 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Mayor Gasataya highlighted the structural reliability of the project, which benefits thousands of daily commuters, particularly students traveling to nearby downtown schools. “The structure is crucial for continue reading : Residents Thank City for New Footbridge, Urge Critics to Visit Site
Bacolod City has been shortlisted as a national finalist for the 2026 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACMC) under the Highly Urbanized Cities category. According to the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), four local government units (LGUs) under the Highly Urbanized Cities category have advanced as national finalists and will undergo continue reading : Bacolod City Shortlisted for Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACMC)
BACOLOD CITY — Five entries of the Bacolod City tourism entries were named finalists for the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards 2026 under the Highly Urbanized City category. They will advance to the Final Panel Interview for the annual awards. The city’s finalist entries are the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival continue reading : FIVE BACOLOD TOURISM ENTRIES AMONG ATOP PEARL AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
