February 7, 2025 – The Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) conducted their turnover ceremony for the Bacolod Arts Center and BCNHS Sports and Cultural Center today at the BCNHS grounds.

Present during the ceremony were Mayor Albee Benitez, Congressman Greg Gasataya, Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Al Espino, Jason Villarosa and Lady Gles Pallen, City Engineer’s Office Head Engr. Loben Ceballos, BCNHS Principal IV Richard M. Gelangre, and Superintendent OIC – Office of the Schools Division Dennis G. Develos.

The event featured a ribbon-cutting and the Turnover of the Key of Responsibility.

In his opening message, Mayor Albee Benitez recognized the importance of providing a quality training ground for athletes for their safety. He also shared that the inauguration is the result of the 10 million project allotted by the Special Education Fund wherein wood tile was utilized for the renovation of the basketball court, making BCNHS the very first public school to have such material.

Lastly, Mayor Benitez mentioned that the Local School Board will pass another appropriation for the total renovation of the mentioned center.

Source – Bacolod City PIO