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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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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 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 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 […]

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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, 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, […]