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Amid continuing efforts to uplift Filipinos affected by fire-related emergencies, Senator Bong Go extended assistance to families affected by a recent blaze in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental through his Malasakit Team. Go underscored the importance of bayanihan and collective support in ensuring that no Filipino is left behind after times of hardship. Held at the […]
As part of her working visit to Negros Occidental, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged over 900 students and faculty of STI West Negros University in Bacolod City for a “Tourism Talks” forum, where she underscored the transformative role of tourism in nation-building and youth empowerment.“What an inspiring day to learn from […]
In a significant move toward strengthening Bacolod City’s emergency response infrastructure, the City Government and Rockwell Land Corporation held a groundbreaking, site blessing, and Deed of Donation signing ceremony for the future site of Police Station 3 and other vital emergency facilities in the Rockwell development. The 2,130-square-meter property, donated by Rockwell Land Corporation—will house […]
Bacolod City is celebrating the Chicken Inasal Festival 2025, a five-day celebration of its famous grilled chicken dish happening from May 21 to 25. The festival takes place across three key venues: SM City Bacolod, The Upper East Megaworld, and Ayala Malls Capitol Central, offering a vibrant mix of food stalls, grilling contests, culinary workshops, […]
Rockwell Land Corporation is donating a 1,986-square-meter parcel of land to the City of Bacolod, which will serve as the future site of essential emergency facilities: a Fire Substation, a Bac-up Station, and a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Command Center. The property is located within the new Rockwell development along Buri Road, Barangay […]
Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez welcomed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon and his delegation to his office to present and discuss Bacolod City’s Comprehensive Public Transport Modernization Plan. Key areas of concerns aimed to improve the Local Public Transportation system were proposed, namely: * A review of the consolidation program* To grant authority or deputized local government units […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]