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BACOLOD CITY, SM TO MODERNIZE MANOKAN COUNTRY

The city government of Bacolod signed a partnership with SM Prime Holdings Inc. to modernize the Manokan Country, the famous row of chicken inasal (grilled chicken) stalls at the reclamation area. The Manokan Country Redevelopment Project involves a multi-billion contract for the lease and development of various city properties The agreement was signed by Mayor […]

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BACOLOD CITY SETS SIGHTS ON 2023 SGLG

In a concerted effort to ensure the continuous improvement of local government units (LGUs), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) put together a dedicated team of National Validators that conducted an intensive assessment and validation process of Bacolod City for the coveted Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2023.  The national validation team […]

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BACOLOD CITY, GRAB SIGN PACT FOR VEHICLE BOOKING

In a notable step towards modernizing transportation services, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez and Grab Philippines have agreed to form a partnership. This collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the City Mayor’s Office recently. Present during the event were Engr. Loben Rafael Ceballos, Atty. Marty Go, and Grab’s Country […]

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TRANSFORMATIVE PLAN EYED FOR BACOLOD CITY COLLEGES

Mayor Albee Benitez led a meeting with the Bacolod City College (BCC) Board of Trustees at the City Mayor’s Office to address concerns about student acceptance rates and exam standards. Also in attendance were BCC College Administrator Dr. Ma. Johanna Ann Bayoneta, members of the BCC Board of Trustees, and Councilor Al Victor Espino. The […]

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BACOLOD CITY EYES RAINWATER COLLECTION VS FLOODING

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led a post Typhoon Egay Task Force Baha Action Team meeting discussing vital points that are relevant to the recent flooding in the city caused by #EgayPH.   The meeting was attended by key officials, including Department of Public Works and Highways District of Bacolod Engineer Abraham Villareal, Bacolod Disaster […]

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BACOLOD CITY FACTORY TO BUILD ‘GREEN’ JEEPNEYS

Bacolod City witnessed a momentous event as the Bacolod E-jeepney Launching Ceremony and Contract Signing took place at the BCGC Main lobby. Mayor Albee Benitez, alongside Congressman Stephen “Caraps” Paduano, Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Al Espino, Celia Flor, Em Ang, Simple Distrito, Jason Villarosa and Vladi Gonzalez, traditional and modernized jeepney operators, CENECO GM Atty. Arnel Lapore, […]

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BENITEZ SIGNS MOA FOR BACOLOD CITY WASTE ANALYSIS

In a significant step towards sustainable waste management practices, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez and Dr. Marlon Era, President of the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to conduct a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) in the city at the City Mayor’s Office. “This is one […]

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RENOVATION OF 2 BACOLOD CITY INFIRMARIES PUSHED

Mayor Albee Benitez, together with Doc Eric Saratan as the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) Special Adviser for Health, and the executive healthcare team, held a meeting at the City Mayor’s Office to discuss the proposed renovation of two infirmaries in Barangay Alijis and Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. The objective of this infirmary […]

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4 BACOLOD CITY RESIDENTS AWARDED ON CHARTER DAY

As Bacolod City celebrated its 85th Charter Day, Mayor Albee Benitez led the recognition of four notable Bacolodnons. Awardees recognized for this year’s Ang Banwahanon Award are: Willy Au, Ian Manuel Lo, Benjamin Lopue, Jr., and Ruby “Token” Lizares. The 4 awardees exemplify selfless service achievements that served as an inspiration and a model worthy of […]

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BACOLOD TO HOST LONGEST INASAL GRILLING ON MAY 28

The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is set to take grilling to a whole new level with its longest inasal grilling event at the Upper East, Megaworld on May 28, 2023. With 320 meters of grilling space, this year’s event is longer than previous years, promising more opportunities to showcase Bacolod’s signature dish. Over 80 groups […]