May 23, 2025

Tag: Bacolod City

  • Negros Occidental Police Commits to Safeguarding May 12 Elections Amid Volcanic Threats

    In a resolute commitment to public safety, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has pledged to prioritize security for the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, despite the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon. This assurance was made by NOCPPO director Col. Rainerio De Chavez during a significant peace covenant…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • Negros Occidental Police Commits to Election Security Amid Volcanic Threat

    The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has pledged to focus on ensuring safety during the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, despite the looming threat of an eruption from Mt. Kanlaon. This commitment was made clear by NOCPPO director Col. Rainerio De Chavez during a peace covenant signing ceremony at Camp Alfredo…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Inflation Trends Diverge in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City for January 2025

    In January 2025, the inflation rate in Negros Occidental saw a decline to 2.7 percent, a decrease from the 3.7 percent recorded in December 2024. Conversely, Bacolod City experienced an uptick in inflation, rising to 3.3 percent from 2.4 percent in the previous month, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Inflation Trends Diverge in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City in January 2025

    In January 2025, the inflation rate in Negros Occidental saw a decline to 2.7 percent, a drop from the 3.7 percent recorded in December 2024, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Conversely, Bacolod City experienced an increase in inflation, rising to 3.3 percent from December’s 2.4 percent. This shift in…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • 74 Bacolod and Negros Occidental Barangays Honored with SGLG Awards

    In a significant recognition of local governance, 74 barangays across Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have been awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for the year 2024 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG-Negros Occidental praised the 71 barangays in the province for their outstanding performance,…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Bacolod Aims to Transform into a UNESCO-Recognized Creative Film Hub

    Bacolod City is on a mission to establish itself as a creative city focused on film, according to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez. This ambition was highlighted during a meeting with British Ambassador Laure Beaufils and British Council Country Director Lotus Postrado at the Bacolod City Government Center. The mayor expressed that both dignitaries have pledged…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • Negros Power Joins Forces with Fire Bureau and Local Communities to Combat Electrical Fires

    In Bacolod City, the Negros Electric and Power Corp., known as Negros Power, has initiated a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Fire Protection and local barangays to enhance electrical safety and curb the risk of electrical fires. This initiative, dubbed the ‘Pakape Program,’ was announced by Negros Power’s chief operating officer, Bailey del Castillo,…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • Bacolod City Expands Social Pension Program for Seniors

    Bacolod City is set to enhance its social pension program, extending benefits to an additional 2,800 senior citizens this year. The expansion follows the City Council’s approval of an additional PHP15 million, bringing the total budget for the program to PHP65 million. This increase was requested by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to support more elderly…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Bacolod City Reveals Ambitious Plan for Sustainable Growth by 2050

    Bacolod City has introduced a comprehensive urban master plan aimed at fostering sustainable development over the next 25 years. The unveiling took place at L’ Fisher Hotel, where Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, alongside Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, presented the Bacolod Urban Master Plan 2050 to an audience of business leaders, developers, and community representatives.…

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    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator to Boost Local Innovation

    Bacolod City has taken a significant step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with the launch of the ALPhA Accelerator Hub. The new facility, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was inaugurated on February 6, 2025, and is supported by a grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol