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NEPC BRINGS BACOLOD CITY POWER LINES UNDERGROUND

The Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC), in partnership with the City of Bacolod, held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony of the Lacson Street Underground Distribution System Project at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, Bacolod City.Present were Mayor Albee Benitez,  NEPC Engr. Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, NEPC CEO Roel Castro, Congressman Greg Gasataya, Province of […]

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BACOLOD CITY COMPLETES PET BOTTLE RECYCLING DRIVE

Bacolod City proudly announced the successful completion of its PET Bottles Collection Campaign during Masskara Festival 2024, resulting in the collection of an impressive 445,455 PET bottles amounting to 8,097.29 kg of plastic waste. This initiative, held from October 11-27, 2024, was a joint effort of the Bacolod City Local Government, Coca-Cola Philippines, Bacolod Environmental […]

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BACOLOD CITY BAGS MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LGU AWARD

Bacolod City has been recognized as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in the country, emerging at the top of a select group of five cities—Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Mandaue.  The award was presented during the 2024 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Awards held at Marriott Hotel in Pasay City […]

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MISS MASSKARA CANDIDATES SHOWCASE COSTUMES

Fifteen stunning candidates for Miss Bacolod Masskara showcased their vibrant festival costumes during the Festival Costume Competition held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. These elaborate costumes symbolized the key projects and programs of Bacolod City under the administration of Mayor Albee Benitez. Each costume creatively reflected the city’s ongoing developments, which include the Bacolod Museum, […]

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TRANSPORT COOP LAUNCH E-JEEPNEYS IN BACOLOD CITY

The E-Future Motors Philippines, Inc., together with the Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose (People’s Jeep), launched electric jeepneys at the Bacolod City Government Center Lobby. Present were E-Future CEO Bongkyun Shin, Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose People’s Jeep President Michael Abella, and Assistant City Director Allyn Luv Dignadice. 10 electric jeepneys (e-jeepneys) were launched to ply the route of […]

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BACOLOD CITY IS MOST BIZ FRIENDLY LGU FINALIST

Bacolod City is named by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as one of the Top 5 finalists in the City Level 1B category for the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards.  “This recognition reflects our commitment to building a business-friendly city and driving growth in Bacolod,” Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said. The cities in […]

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BACOLOD IS 5TH IN LIST OF TOP PERFORMING PH CITIES

Bacolod City ranked 5th among the National Top-Performing Cities in Strengthening Local Government Finance for Fiscal Year 2023.  “This recognition reflects our commitment to building a business-friendly city and driving growth in Bacolod,” Mayor Albee Benitez said.  “This recognition reflects our commitment to building a business-friendly city and driving growth in Bacolod.” This recognition, bestowed […]

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BACOLOD CITY TREE PARK TO FEATURE GLAMPING AREA

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez announced the construction of a glamping area and picnic grove as he recently unveiled the Bacolod City Tree Park, a legacy project for Bacolod City, during a blessing and groundbreaking in Brgy. Alangilan. “We have earmarked almost P50 million for the first phase. We still start with a few areas,” […]

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BACOLOD CITY GOV’T HELPS EX-DRUG USERS RECOVER

Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Bacolod City and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VI to officially launch the Yakap Bayan Program. The MOA was signed by Benitez, DSWD Region VI Regional Director Atty. Carmelo Nochete, DSWD FO VI- STO Head Russel […]

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BACOLOD CITY TO BREAK GROUND ON TREE AND ECO PARK

The soon-to-rise Bacolod Tree and Eco Park in Alangilan, Bacolod City is scheduled for its most-awaited groundbreaking ceremony on September 4, 2024. The project has an estimated amount of P47 million and will stand on 8.7 hectares. “It is a promising recreational area for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.” “It is a promising recreational […]