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BACOLOD CITY HOLDS TRANSPORT ROUTE PLAN CONSULT

The City of Bacolod, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), held the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) Consultation 2025 at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. “This activity is one way of understanding the situation and the problem faced by the transport sector. We have tried making headways for us to really move forward […]

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BENITEZ VOWS TO FIX BACOLOD CITY’S WATER WOES

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 recently to discuss immediate and long-term solutions. The dialogue brought together representatives from key local government departments, including the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster […]

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FIVE MORE E-JEEPNEYS ROLL OUT IN BACOLOD CITY

Following the successful launch of the first five electric jeepneys last October 2024, Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CPMPC) has now launched an additional five units, bringing the total number of Bacolod City electric jeepneys in operation to 10.  The CPMPC said the blessing of these units and also of their Bacolod satellite office is “furthering […]

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BACOLOD CITY JOINS CLIMATE CHANGE REALITY PROJECT

Bacolod City, through its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), and the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), participated in combating climate change and promote environmental awareness through a partnership with the Climate Reality Project Philippines that culminated in a Reality Tour recently at the Citadines Hotel, Bacolod […]

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BACOLOD OPENS 1ST DORMITORY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

Seven months after breaking ground, Bacolod City’s first-ever Athletes’ Dormitory at Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School (RMSHNS) in Barangay Estefania was inaugurated. Supported by Mayor Albee Benitez, the ₱12.5 million facility is designed to provide student-athletes with a safe and comfortable space for training and academics. Benitez called the dormitory a “home for champions”. […]

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BENITEZ OPENS BACOLOD CITY RECYCLING COMPLEX

The city government of Bacolod, 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 Albee Benitez led the ceremony, highlighting the […]

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BENITEZ OPENS BACOLOD SUNDAY MARKET, KADIWA

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez recently led the official launching of the Bacolod Sunday Market and Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP). This was done in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and with the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Food Authority (NFA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of […]

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BACOLOD CITY GOV’T SHUTS DOWN MCDO BRANCH

The Bacolod City Government has temporarily shut down the newly opened McDonald’s Buri Road branch, which began operations on February 1. The fast food chain branch was shut down due to its failure to secure a fire safety permit from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Mayor Albee Benitez emphasized that business compliance is crucial […]

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BENITEZ LEADS BACOLOD CITY SPORTS CENTER TURNOVER

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led the turnover ceremony for the Bacolod Arts Center and BCNHS Sports and Cultural Center of the Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS). The event featured a ribbon-cutting and the Turnover of the Key of Responsibility. “Providing quality training ground for athletes is important for their safety.” In his opening […]

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HANS SY IS BACOLOD CITY’S ‘MAYOR’ FOR A DAY

Hans Sy, Chairman of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has been named as an adopted son of Bacolod City. Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Sy who was also granted title of Honorary Mayor for one day. “Today, we proudly confer the title of Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of Bacolod to Mr. Han Sy, whose […]