Bacolod Sets Rules, Penalties for Vista Alegre Skate Park
Bacolod City Council approves an ordinance regulating the P241-million public skate park in Barangay Vista Alegre, setting age limits, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
Bacolod City Council approves an ordinance regulating the P241-million public skate park in Barangay Vista Alegre, setting age limits, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
A 17-year-old boy died after falling from the fifth floor of a Bacolod mall. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage to determine if it was suicide or foul play. Read the latest updates.
Bacolod City raises monthly allowance for over 1,000 police, fire, and jail personnel to P2,000. Mayor Gasataya cites commitment to safety forces. Read more.
Bacolod City Council approves extension for Business One-Stop-Shop (Boss) and tax payments until March 31, 2026. Avail a 10% discount for early payment. Learn details.
Bacolod City Police Office Director Col. Joeresty Coronica orders a reshuffle of seven police station commanders. New commanders have three months to deliver results. Read more.
Bacolod's champion Barangay Tangub dancers will perform at Cebu's Sinulog Festival on Jan. 18, 2026, with P1.5 million in support. Invitations from Iloilo and Hong Kong also received.
Bacolod City provides P3.4 million in livelihood aid to 340 farmers and fisherfolk affected by Typhoon Tino. Each beneficiary to receive P10,000. Read more about the recovery effort.
PRO-NIR agents seized P782,000 worth of shabu and arrested a high-value suspect in Bacolod City. Read how the operation unfolded and its impact on the drug war.
Bacolod City requests additional DSWD funds for Emergency Cash Transfer after Typhoon Tino damaged 38 schools and impacted over 48,000 families. Mayor Gasataya's office leads the appeal.
The DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries, including amputations and eye damage, with a 14-year-old boy among the victims. Authorities urge public caution.
DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island Region. Negros Occidental leads with 103 cases. Authorities urge public caution.
PRO-NIR seizes P1.02 million worth of shabu and arrests a high-value drug personality in a Dumaguete City operation. Read the full details of the bust.
Bacolod City streamlines business registration with its BOSS event starting Jan 5, 2026. Get a 10% tax discount and process permits with multiple agencies in one location.
Cebu City police arrest a 20-year-old high-value target in a buy-bust, confiscating over 1kg of shabu worth P7 million. Read the full details of the operation.
Bacolod City Council ratifies P327.9 million contracts for garbage collection and landfill management. New consortium promises 60 trucks to clear backlog swiftly. #Bacolod
Bacolod police seized P2.278 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a high-value drug personality in a Tuesday night operation. Read the full details of the drug bust.
A former convict, identified as a primary shabu supplier in IT Park, Cebu, was arrested in a buy-bust operation. Police seized P1.1 million worth of drugs. Read the full story.
Bacolod City Government directs fireworks retailers to operate only in the designated zone at Reclamation Area. Officials warn of penalties for non-compliance and list legal and prohibited pyrotechnics.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
Bacolod police arrest seven drug personalities in separate sting operations, confiscating P952,000 worth of shabu. Five are high-value targets. Read the full report.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
28 new police recruits, including 8 women and 20 men, officially joined the PRO-NIR in a ceremony led by Brig. Gen. Ibay. They pledged to serve with integrity and uphold the law.
Bacolod's Water Watch Advocates demand transparency from Baciwa on PrimeWater's sale to Crystal Bridges Holdings. Consumers fear extended poor service under the joint venture. Read more.
BCGEU president apologizes for spoiled food at Bacolod City's Year-End event. Mayor orders investigation into the P3.2 million celebration. Details on accountability measures.
Comelec announces holiday break for voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections. Over 1 million Filipinos have already applied nationwide. Registration continues until May 2026.
Bacolod's PESO Christmas Job Fair sees 16 immediate hires. Over 40 companies participated, aiding thousands in finding holiday season employment. Read the full story.
Police in Bacolod City arrested a suspect and confiscated P1.5 million worth of suspected shabu in a major operation. Authorities vow to sustain the fight against illegal drugs.
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya demands reports on spoiled food served to 6,650 employees. A P3.2 million budget was allocated. Read the full investigation details.