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April 29, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions (D-LEDIP) and in partnership with Thames International, conducted the Launching and Program Overview of the Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Program and the Senior High School E-Commerce Track last April 28 at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOSTS LAUNCHING AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW OF THE INNOVATION AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM

April 22, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), held the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) Consultation 2025 today at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. Key figures present during the event were Mayor Albee Benitez, Chairperson of the Committees on Transportation and Traffic, Education, Laws and Ordinances, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTE PLAN (LPTRP) PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2025

The Council of Human Resource Management Practitioners (CHRMP), together with the City of Bacolod and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), held the Provincial HR Practitioners Assembly 2025 last April 11 at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. Present were Mayor Albee Benitez, CHRMP President and the Human Resource Management Services (HRMS) Head Erman Aguirre, Aseametrics Vice continue reading : BACOLOD CITY JOINS THE PROVINCIAL HR PRACTITIONERS ASSEMBLY 2025

Jayvee Fuentebella, a former monitored child under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), has made headlines after topping the 2025 Electronics Technician Licensure Examination (ECTLE). Hailing from Bacolod City, Jayvee earned the highest score of 95 percent, sharing the top spot with four other examinees out of a continue reading : Former 4Ps Beneficiary Tops 2025 Electronics Technician Licensure Exam

April 14, 2025 | Bacolod City In response to ongoing water supply issues in Bacolod City, Mayor Albee Benitez met with officials from the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) and PrimeWater at the City Mayor’s Office on Friday, April 11, to discuss immediate and long-term solutions. The dialogue brought together representatives from key local government continue reading : MAYOR ALBEE BENITEZ ENGAGES BACIWA-PRIMEWATER IN DIALOGUE TO TACKLE BACOLOD’S WATER WOES

April 11, 2025 — The newly elected officers of the Bacolod City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (BACGEM) took their oath of office presided over by Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez. Leading the new set of officers is Chairperson Victor Emmanuel C. Espina, joined by Vice-Chairperson Ma. Victoria D. Parreñas. The Board of Directors includes Joery continue reading : NEWLY ELECTED BAACGEM OFFICERS TAKE OATH BEFORE MABB

April 11, 2025 – With the theme “Kabayanihan ng Beterano; Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas,” the City of Bacolod solemnly commemorated the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, 2025, at the Bacolod City Public Plaza. The ceremony began with a flag entrance and ecumenical prayer led by religious leaders from the Catholic, Christian, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HONORS FILIPINO HEROES AT THE 83RD ARAW NG KAGITINGAN

In accordance with SP Resolution No. 248 s. 2025 and SP Resolution No. 249, s. 2025, the Bacolod Masskara Festival Highlights was set from the fourth Sunday of October to the third Sunday of October. This adjustment aims to minimize the impact of severe weather disturbances, ensuring the smooth operations of vendors and allowing Bacolodnons continue reading : BACOLOD MASSKARA FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS SET TO THIRD SUNDAY OF OCTOBER

April 5, 2025- Following the successful launch of the first five electric jeepneys last October 2024, Cebu People has now launched an additional five units, bringing the total number of electric jeepneys in operation to 10. These vehicles will serve the route from Fortune Towne, via SM, to the Central Market Loop. The turnover ceremony continue reading : MORE ELECTRIC JEEPNEYS TO PLY BACOLOD CITY’S STREETS

April 6, 2025 – As part of the first-ever Pet Festival in Bacolod City, the City Veterinary Office hosted an engaging Pet Agility Training and Handling session with Trainer Spy Dekeling of InSPYred, held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. The session focused on the value of dog obedience training, which plays a vital role not continue reading : RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH PET AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING AT BACOLOD PET FESTIVAL

April 4, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Veterinary Office, officially opens the first-ever Bacolod Pet Festival today at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center. Present during the ceremony were Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Jason Villarosa, Kalaw Puentevella, and Celia Flor, Assistant City Veterinarian Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, Provincial Health Office Dr. continue reading : FIRST-EVER BACOLOD PET FESTIVAL 2025