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
BACOLOD CITY – In response to the recent flash flood caused by Tropical Depression Verbena, the Bacolod City Government, through the City Health Office (CHO), has intensified its efforts to combat leptospirosis. The citywide distribution of free doxycycline and azithromycin, which began during Bagyong Tino, has been expanded due to the widespread exposure of residents continue reading : Bacolod CHO Distributes Free Prophylaxis Medicine to Combat Leptospirosis Following Flooding
Mayor Gasataya Halts Illegal Fence Construction Blocking Creek in Brgy. 20, Orders Immediate Demolition Bacolod City – Acting on a report regarding an illegal fence, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya led an inspection team to Purok Santol, Barangay 20, where he immediately issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against Neo Food Corporation. The order continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Halts Illegal Fence Construction Blocking Creek in Brgy. 20, Orders Immediate Demolition
Bacolod City – Film enthusiasts and students from various schools packed the Ayala Malls Capitol Central cinema for the opening day of the 2nd Bacolod Film Festival (BFF)where audiences enjoyed free screenings of the eight shortlisted short film finalists. “What truly stands out is the quality and diversity of the films. The stories being presented continue reading : Bacolod Film Festival Opens Today with Free Screenings at Ayala Malls Capitol Central
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Local Government Unit (LGU) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Negros Island Region have launched a large-scale collaborative effort dubbed “Oplan Kontra Baha”to combat persistent flooding, kicking off with a DPWH-LGU alignment meeting. Key officials in attendance included Congressman Albee Benitez, DPWH Undersecretary for Special Concerns Charles continue reading : BACOLOD LAUNCHES “OPLAN KONTRA BAHA” WITH LGU-DPWH MEETING, DEPLOYS 3,000 “RIVER WARRIORS” FOR CLEANUP
