May 24, 2025

Tag: Bacolod City

  • Major Drug Bust in Bacolod City Nets P4.59 Million in Shabu

    In a significant operation in Bacolod City, authorities arrested a key figure in the local drug trade, seizing 675 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP4.59 million. The arrest occurred during a buy-bust operation in Purok Nami-Nami, Barangay Sum-ag, on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The suspect, known as ‘Faisal,’ a 24-year-old resident of Barangay 31,…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • Bacolod City Jail Aids Families of Inmates with Food Carts for Livelihood

    In a heartfelt initiative, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Western Visayas has extended a lifeline to the families of two inmates at the Metro Bacolod District Jail – Male Dormitory. On December 11, 2024, a ceremony at the jail in Barangay Handumanan saw the distribution of food carts to Analyn Salon…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Riverside College in Bacolod Celebrates Consecutive Top Achievements in Physical Therapy Exams

    Riverside College in Bacolod City is celebrating yet another triumph as Raymund Carlo Masbaño, a magna cum laude graduate, secured the top position in the December 2024 Physical Therapists Licensure Examination (PTLE). The Professional Regulation Commission announced the results on December 10, 2024, marking a significant achievement for the college. Masbaño, who graduated in June,…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Bacolod City and Negros Occidental See Inflation Rates Decline in November

    In a recent report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), it was revealed that inflation rates in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have decreased in November. Bacolod City experienced a reduction in its inflation rate to 2.7 percent from 3.2 percent the previous month, while Negros Occidental saw its rate fall to 3 percent from…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • DSWD-6 Amasses P18.5 Million in Food Packs for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims

    In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has stockpiled 25,599 family food packs valued at PHP18.5 million in Bacolod City to aid those impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. Regional Director Arwin Razo, alongside Disaster Response Management Division Chief Erlyn Garcia, supervised…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Bacolod City Invites Community to Illuminate Plaza for Christmas

    Bacolod City is rallying its residents, organizations, and businesses to participate in an adopt-a-tree initiative at the Bacolod Public Plaza, where they can contribute to the festive lighting starting December 10. The program has already seen nearly 70 groups eager to participate. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, through Executive Order 63 of 2024, emphasized that this…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Comelec Unveils New Voting Technology to Negros Occidental Voters for 2025 Elections

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently showcased the automated counting machine (ACM) to the residents of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, in preparation for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12, 2025. The demonstration was part of a broader roadshow organized by Comelec across the 32 local government units (LGUs) in the…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • Bacolod City Plans Expansion with Five New Police Stations

    Bacolod City is set to enhance its security infrastructure by planning the addition of five new police stations. This initiative aims to better serve the city’s expanding population and improve overall safety. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez emphasized the importance of this move, stating it would significantly improve the safety and security for all residents of…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Showcase Robust Economic Expansion in 2023

    Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental have demonstrated significant economic progress in 2023, according to recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The information was shared during the 2024 Provincial Product Dissemination of Accounts Forum at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Bacolod City. Bacolod City’s economy surged by 10% in…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • Bacolod City Embraces Solar Energy to Power Government and Community Facilities

    Bacolod City is taking significant steps towards sustainability by installing solar power systems across its government center and various public buildings in 15 villages. The initiative, which began with the activation of a 400-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system at the Bacolod City Government Center, aims to drastically cut electricity expenses. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed optimism…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal