Tag: Bago City
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Bago City Opts for Modest Charter Anniversary Amid Mt. Kanlaon’s Unrest
Bago City, situated south of Bacolod in Negros Occidental, has decided to celebrate its 59th charter anniversary with a toned-down approach due to the ongoing threat posed by Mt. Kanlaon. The city, which lies near the volcano, has been on alert since its eruption on December 9, leading to the establishment of an evacuation center…
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Nipa Hut Village for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees Progresses in Bago City
In Bago City, Negros Occidental, the construction of a temporary housing solution for those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon is advancing. The ‘bahay kubo’ or nipa hut village, located at the Payag Sang Kapag-on Village in Barangay Napoles, is designed to offer shelter to families affected by the volcanic activity. As of the…
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Bago City Enhances Preparedness for Potential Increase in Mt. Kanlaon’s Alert Level
Bago City, located in Negros Occidental, is taking proactive steps to brace for a potential rise in the alert level of Mt. Kanlaon from Level 3 to 4, prompted by the threat of another volcanic eruption. The city has initiated a temporary relocation program, utilizing traditional ‘bahay kubo’ or nipa huts, to house internally displaced…
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Bago City Staff Spread Holiday Joy to Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Bago City employees chose to forgo their traditional Christmas party to bring festive cheer to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. On December 23, 2024, under the ‘Adopt an Evacuation Center’ program in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Western Visayas, four groups of…
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Bago City Excels in Local Governance with Three Prestigious Awards
Bago City, located just south of Bacolod in Negros Occidental, has been recognized for its outstanding achievements in local governance, earning three awards at the 2024 Excellence in Local Governance (EXCELL) Awards held in Iloilo City. The awards, presented by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Region 6 (Western Visayas), celebrated…
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Bago City Declares State of Calamity, Allocates P18 Million for Relief Efforts
Bago City, severely impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, has officially declared a state of calamity to accelerate relief operations for its residents. The decision was made during a special session of the city council on Monday, following the recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC). This…
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