March 19, 2025 – Aiming to enhance students’ access to job opportunities and improve their skills through education, TESDA held its 20th General Directorate Conference at Seda Capitol Central, led by Director General Hon. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez, PhD. The conference focused on the theme “Unlocking Key Innovations, Knowledge, and Opportunities in TVET (Technical and continue reading : BACOLOD CITY: HOME OF TESDA DIRECTORATE CONFERENCE 2025
March 18, 2025- The City Planning and Development Office headed by Dr. Mary Jean Ramos, led a meeting and orientation on the Sustainable Program for Resilient and Optimum Urban Transformation (SPROUT) today at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. The event opened with a welcome message from Councilor Kalaw Puentevella, Chairperson of the Committee on continue reading : BACOLOD CITY INTRODUCES SPROUT INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSFORMATION
March 14, 2025 – The Bacolod City Nutrition Committee held its first quarter meeting today at the SP Session Hall, Bacolod City Government Center. The meeting was presided by the City Nutrition Program Coordinator Lora Clarin wherein numerous sectors sectors attended such as the DSSD, Liga ng mga Barangay, DRRMO, CPDO, Gawad Kalinga, Sangguniang Kabataan, continue reading : BACOLOD CITY NUTRITION COMMITTEE HOLDS FIRST QUARTER MEETING
The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) convened for their 1st Quarter Meeting at L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City, with Mayor Albee Benitez presiding over the session. The meeting brought together key officials from various member agencies, including Bacolod City Councilor Pao Sy, BCPO City Director PCOL Joeresty Coronica, City continue reading : MABB LEADS CPOC AND CADAC 1ST QUARTER MEETING
March 14, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its City Agriculture Office, officially launched its agri-fishery digital platform program to promote local farmers produce and provide affordable food options to consumers last March 13 at the Gaisano Grand City Central Mall Supermarket, Bacolod City. To ensure a steady supply of commodities, an online digital continue reading : BACOLOD CITY LAUNCHES ITS AGRI-FISHERY DIGITAL PLATFORM PROGRAM
Bacolod City employees took part in the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) earlier today, March 13, 2025. As the earthquake alarm sounded, employees promptly followed the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” protocol before evacuating to designated safe zones. The NSED, conducted quarterly and led by the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office continue reading : BACOLOD CITY EMPLOYEES JOIN FIRST QUARTER NATIONWIDE EARTHQUAKE DRILL
March 12, 2025- The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, Ligao City Chapter, Province of Albay, conducted a benchmarking activity in Bacolod City, where they were welcomed by Engr. Mae Cuaycong, Special Assistant to the Mayor. The benchmarking focused on Bacolod City’s best practices and key programs under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez. These continue reading : LIGAO CITY BARANGAY OFFICIALS BENCHMARK BACOLOD’S BEST PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS
Bacolod City, Philippines – Under the leadership of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” B. Benitez, Bacolod City is taking a significant step towards addressing the growing population of stray cats and dogs by introducing the largest local government-operated animal shelter in the country as part of its Rabies Prevention and Control Program. The shelter, to be continue reading : BACOLOD ANIMAL SHELTER TO START CONSTRUCTION SOON IN BARANGAY GRANADA
BACOLOD CITY—On March 12, 2025, the city government, in partnership with IPM Construction and Development Corporation, officially broke ground on the Recovery and Recycling Complex & Ecopark – Phase I in Barangay Felisa. This initiative, supported by Barangay Felisa and Bacolod City, aims to enhance waste management and promote environmental sustainability. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” continue reading : BACOLOD CITY BREAKS GROUND FOR RECOVERY AND RECYCLING COMPLEX & ECOPARK -PHASE I
Bacolod City is set to launch the Agri-Fishery Digital Platform Program at Gaisano Grand City Central Mall Supermarket on March 13, with fresh, locally sourced produce available daily starting March 14. Initiated by Mayor Albee Benitez, the program enhances food security while giving farmers stable livelihoods. With initial participation from three barangays (Alangilan, Sum-ag, and continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO LAUNCH AGRI-FISHERY DIGITAL PLATFORM ON MARCH 13
Bacolod City, under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, envisions establishing a mechanized Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) equipped to process various types of recyclable materials, including plastic waste, biodegradable waste, glass, paper, and metal. To realize this vision, Bacolod City is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on March 12 for the Construction of continue reading : BACOLOD CITY TO OPEN ITS FIRST RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CENTER & ECO PARK
March 10, 2025- The Department of Agriculture – Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) and the Bacolod City Government met today to discuss updates on key agricultural initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers and ensuring food security. City Agriculture Head Maricar Quiro provided updates on the Bacolod Farmers Market, which is held every Friday at the BCGC continue reading : DA-NIR AND BACOLOD LGU STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
March 7, 2025 – Bacolod City successfully hosted a Blood Donation Drive led by Mayor Albee Benitez and Councilor Pao Sy, on March 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the 2nd floor, Phase 2, GT 888 Mall Bacolod (Old 888 Building). The initiative was carried out in partnership with the City Health continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
