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SENATE LAUDS BACOLOD CITY PWD ID SECURITY FEATURE

Bacolod City was highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, led by Senator Win Gatchalian, for its innovative security feature on PWD identification cards. This recognition came during discussions on Senate Resolution No. 1239 which directs the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the impact of tax […]

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BACOLOD LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE FLOOD MGMT SYSTEM

With the support of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod is taking proactive and innovative measures to address the issue of flooding with its flood management system, particularly the Pump and Flood Gate Systems. The project makes Bacolod City the first local government unit (LGU) in the country to adopt the innovative solution to […]

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BENITEZ SEES BACOLOD TRANSFORMED AS ‘SUPER CITY’

The City of Bacolod, under the leadership of Mayor Albee Benitez, hosted the highly-anticipated Roadmap to a Super City Presentation at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City.This event highlighted the city’s projects and achievements, offering a glimpse into the ongoing transformation, progress, and development under the Benitez administration. “While we’re not there yet, with a solid […]

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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 […]