Bacolod's MassKara Festival contingent prepares for the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Hong Kong on February 17, 2026, following a vibrant Sinulog performance. Read more about their international journey.
Barangay Tangub MassKara dancers brought Bacolod's vibrant culture to Cebu's Sinulog Festival, earning a P1.5M grant. Next stop: Hong Kong's Chinese New Year Parade. Read more!
Bacolod City Government will regulate food donations after a foreign object was found in arroz caldo at the BCGC. The City Health Office is investigating. Read for details.
The Bacolod squad clinched the Online Basketball League Sinulog Cup 2026 18-under title, defeating Ormoc 64-57. Ruyton Celis was named MVP. Read the full story.
PRO-NIR, led by BGen Arnold Thomas Ibay, brought essential goods and joy to 59 displaced families in Barangay Poblacion. See how this act of compassion strengthens community ties.
Bacolod City Government provides P3.1 million in computers, ammo, and the first electric patrol cars in Negros to the local police. Read how this boosts public safety.
Bacolod City Council requests Mayor Gasataya to halt Stadtoda's permit processing pending a complaint from Barangay Sum-ag. Read the latest local governance update.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya inspected the Felisa sanitary landfill to ensure safety and compliance from the new garbage hauler, aiming to prevent a disaster like the recent Cebu collapse.
Bacolod City Police seize P8.84 million worth of shabu in a major drug bust, arresting two high-value suspects linked to the Bugalon Drug Group. Read the full details.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya clarifies the CCTV ordinance for business permits, stating only firms with over P3M capital are required. Details on the Business One-Stop-Shop success and extended deadlines inside.
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.
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.
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.
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.