May 23, 2025

Tag: Bacolod City

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Ramps Up National ID Enrollment in Negros Occidental

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Occidental is intensifying its efforts to enroll more residents into the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). The initiative includes resuming registration at the provincial office and various outlets and malls in Bacolod City, a highly urbanized area, throughout the week. Additionally, the PSA is launching a mobile registration campaign…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara

  • SRA Administrator Optimistic About Industry Collaboration and Support

    BACOLOD CITY – Pablo Luis Azcona, the head of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), expressed a positive outlook on Thursday regarding the robust backing from various stakeholders in the sugar industry. This support was evident during a recent meeting held at the SRA office in Bacolod City on January 21, 2025, where industry leaders gathered…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Bacolod City Intensifies Efforts to Combat Illegal Drug Demand and Supply

    In Bacolod City, a concerted effort is underway to tackle the persistent issue of illegal drug use and supply. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has been actively involved in operations that have led to significant drug seizures, including a recent haul of PHP1.7 million worth of shabu from three suspects at a hotel in…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Bacolod City Embraces Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Waste

    Bacolod City is taking significant steps towards managing its plastic waste by incorporating the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. This initiative aims to handle the plastic waste produced by consumers in this bustling urban center. The Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) has launched several programs, including ‘Trash to Cashback,’ which rewards individuals for…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • Bacolod City Sees Surge in Business Registrations for 2024

    Bacolod City has experienced a significant increase in business registrations, reaching a total of 24,690 in 2024, an 8% rise from the previous year’s 22,784. This growth underscores the city’s reputation as one of the most business-friendly locales in the Philippines, a status further cemented by its recent accolades. The Business Permits and Licensing Office…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Bacolod Police Arrest Three in Major Drug Bust, Seize PHP1.7 Million in Shabu

    In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) successfully apprehended three individuals during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation. The operation, which took place in a hotel located in Barangay Singcang-Airport, resulted in the seizure of PHP1.7 million worth of shabu on Tuesday morning. The arrested suspects were identified as alias…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Bacolod City Tests New Eco-Friendly Electric Jeepney Route

    Bacolod City is currently testing a new environmentally friendly transportation route with an electric jeepney (e-jeep) that runs from the Bacolod City Government Center to Ayala Malls Capitol Central, near the Negros Occidental capitol. The trial, which offers free rides, is scheduled to continue until February 16, operating daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia

  • Over 100 Designated Poster Spots Identified by Comelec in Bacolod City for Upcoming Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has pinpointed over 100 locations across Bacolod City where campaign posters can be legally displayed. These designated areas span all 61 barangays of the city, ensuring widespread visibility for candidates’ campaign materials during the election period. According to the Comelec-Negros…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Leptospirosis Incidents in Bacolod City Drop by 63% in 2024

    BACOLOD CITY – The number of leptospirosis cases in this bustling urban center has decreased by 63% in 2024, thanks to ongoing prevention and control efforts, according to the latest figures from the City Health Office (CHO) released on Monday. From January 1 to December 31, the city recorded 34 cases, including nine probable deaths,…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Bacolod’s MassKara Dancers Awarded P1.5 Million for Sinulog Performance

    The MassKara Festival dancers from Barangay Granada in Bacolod City are set to dazzle audiences at the Sinulog sa Sugbo World 2025 in Cebu City on January 19, thanks to a generous P1.5 million subsidy from the Sinulog Foundation Inc. The dancers, who have clinched the MassKara Festival street dance and arena competition title six…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison