The City of Bacolod, through its city department of Agriculture purchased the refrigerated van for the Agri-Fisheries Digital Platform Program. Building on the successful launch of the program last March 13 at the Gaisano Grand Supermarket, the refrigerated van serves a purpose in collecting, storing, and sorting produce from Bacolod’s local farmers. The van facilitate continue reading : BCD PURCHASED REFRIGERATED VAN FOR ITS AGRI-FISHERIES DIGITAL PLATFORM
March 27, 2025 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – VI (DSWD-VI), together with Bacolod City’s Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) organized a food redemption activity for the Walang Gutom Program last March 26 at the Brgy. Villamonte Covered Court, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City. A number of 175 recipients were able continue reading : DSWD AND DSSD WALANG GUTOM PROGRAM FOOD REDEMPTION AT BARANGAY VILLAMONTE
March 25, 2025 – The City of Bacolod, through its Urban Basic Services Division (UBSD), officially launches the Breastfeeding and Lactation Room today at the Bacolod City Government Center. Present during the opening were Mayor Albee Benitez, Councilor Celia Flor, and City Nutrition Office Head Lora Clarin, City Health Office Dr. Grace Tan, CCLDO Head continue reading : BACOLOD CITY OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS BREASTFEEDING AND LACTATION ROOM AT BCGC
March 25, 2025 – With the theme, “The Climate Crossroads: Urgency, Equity, and Bacolod’s Action”, the City of Bacolod, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), organized a research summit on March 24 at Seda Hotel, Bacolod City. The event aims to address the intersection of climate science, social justice, and academe-government cooperation for continue reading : BACOLOD CITY UNVEILS PLANS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION AT RESEARCH SUMMIT
March 24, 2025 – With the theme, “The Future Unfolds”, the Province of Negros Occidental officially opens the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2025, the festival’s 29th edition, at the Panaad Park and Stadium, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Present during the ceremony were Provincial Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson, Provincial Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, Provincial Administrator continue reading : 29TH PANAAD SA NEGROS FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY OPENS
March 24, 2025 – The City of Bacolod conducted an inauguration ceremony of the Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School Athletes’ Dormitory today at the Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School, Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City. Present were Mayor Albee Benitez, Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Jason Villarosa, Celia Flor, and Pao Sy, together continue reading : CITY CONDUCTS INAUGURATION CEREMONY AT THE ROMANITO P. MARAVILLA SR. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES’ DORMITORY
The City of Bacolod, through its Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), gathered for the Bacolod Earth Hour 2025 last March 22 at the Bacolod City Government Center Grounds. Attended by BENRO Officer-In-Charge Ma. Fe Trespuentes and the Bacolod City Climate and Environment Council Vice Chairperson and Councilor Kalaw Puentevella, together with numerous organizations continue reading : BACOLOD CITY JOINS EARTH HOUR 2025
March 21, 2025- The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently held an event titled Investing in People: The Key to Bacolod’s Sustainable Growth, which aimed to address workforce challenges and opportunities in Bacolod City. The event, held today at the SMX Convention Center, SM Bacolod City, featured a comprehensive agenda focused on continue reading : ECCP ORGANIZES FORUM TO FOSTER BACOLOD’S SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
BACOLOD CITY –Seven months after breaking ground, the city’s first-ever Athletes’ Dormitory will be inaugurated on March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School (RMSHNS) in Barangay Estefania. Supported by Mayor Albee Benitez, the ₱12.5 million facility is designed to provide student-athletes with a safe and comfortable space for continue reading : BACOLOD CITY’S FIRST ATHLETES’ DORMITORY TO OPEN
March 21, 2025 – In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, we embrace inclusivity and advocate for a safe, supportive environment for all. Join us for a special photo exhibition showcasing the radiant smiles of children with Down Syndrome—proof that joy, resilience, and strength shine through every challenge they face. Their smiles remind us that, continue reading : ALL IT TAKES IS A SMILE
March 20, 2025 – To further ensure the protection and promotion of the welfare of all animals within the City of Bacolod, the Office of Councilor Celia Flor, together with the City Veterinary Office had a dialogue with Punong Barangays and animal welfare advocates to discuss and improve City Ordinance No. 1082, or the Animal continue reading : BACOLOD CITY HOLDS COMMITTEE MEETING TO TACKLE ITS ANIMAL WELFARE ORDINANCE
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
