VISION

Through the various development thrusts, anchored on national, regional and provincial
development policies under a pro-people and dynamic leadership, the City of Bacolod will retain
its image as one of the premiere cities in the Philippines.
Thus, our vision of Bacolod states:

Bacolod City becomes a modern urban center where people can put up their
businesses and thrive, where people can find decent work and a means of living to
feed, house and educate their families; where people will be safe and able to
pursue their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families.

MISSION
The Citys Mission focuses on a holistic approach to the development of its residents and
provision of good government anchored on the principle of honest governance. It is also the
mission of the City to encourage peoples participation in governance thus enabling them to
attain self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
Specifically, the Citys Mission states:

Develop Bacolod City to a modern urban center with excellent basic services, safe
and peaceful living conditions, and a dynamic center for economic growth and
development.

THE HISTORY OF BACOLOD CITY

According to the booklet entitled Tourism Highlights in Negros Occidental published
by the Department of Tourism in Bacolod City, prior to the coming of the Spaniards in Negros
Occidental in 1565, there existed a small village near the mouth of the Magsungay River. It was
a small settlement inhabited by Malayans who belong to the Taga-Ilog group.
The exact date of Spanish contact with this village is not certain; lost in the hazy twilight
of history that was pre-Spanish era. Incidentally, historical accounts of the church provide us
with a glimpse of the early years of Bacolod as a small settlement by the river bank.
When the neighboring settlement of Bogo (now Bago City) was elevated into the status
of a small town in 1575, it had several religious dependencies, one of which was the village of
Magsungay. The early missionaries placed the village of Magsungay under the care and
protection of St. Sebastian sometime in the middle of 1700s. A corrigidor by the name of Luis
Fernando de Luna (1777- 1779), donated a relic of St. Sebastian for the growing mission, and
since then, the village became to be known as Sebastian de Magsungay.
The inhabitants of Magsungay had a perennial problem. In 1765, pirates from Mindanao
attacked the village as they did several times in the past, hence rendering slow pace in progress.
In 1770, the small village of Magsungay was firmly established under the leadership of the first
gobernadorcillo of Kapitan Municipal by the name of Bernardo de los Santos.
In 1787, Moro pirates attacked the settlement and that invasion was considered to be the
bloodiest in the history of Bacolod as a small community. The Moros, in a dozen and half vintas,
landed at the mouth of Magsungay and Lupit Rivers at about 4:00 in the morning. A few hours
later, hundreds of people in the village were killed in the raid, the women raped, and all of the
houses were either burned down or looted. The historical significance of the event could be
gauged from a ballad which was written and sang for the next century and a half, and from there
on picked up by some historians.
With the cloud of insecurity hanging over them, the people of Magsungay decided to
move a few kilometers inland where upon a hilly terrain which they called buklod the people
established a new settlement. There, on this hilly terrain, Magsungay became the settlement of
Bacolod.
In 1806, Fr. Leon Pedro, having been appointed as propitario of Bacolod, became the
first parish priest. It was not until September of 1818 when Fr. Jullian Gonzaga, the parish priest
of Bacolod at the time, encouraged the people to settle once again near the sea, but a little more
inland for security reasons. By this time, the fear of pirate attacks have been reduced to mere
memory of the past.
From there, Fr. Gonzaga, a young priest from Barcelona, Spain, envisioned the
construction of the San Sebastian Cathedral.
From its present site, the new church (which was to become the cathedral as we see it
today) became the nucleus of the present-day Bacolod. Gradually, the people left the hilly terrain
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where they had started to progress, and eventually the place became known as Kamingawan
the Place of Loneliness.
Fr. Gonzaga passed away in 1836, leaving as a legacy the new town which is today the
City of Bacolod.
In 1846, upon the request of Monsignor Romualdo Jimeno, Bishop of Cebu and Negros
at the time, Governor General Narciso Claveria sent to Negros a team of Recollect missionaries
headed by Fr. Fernando Cuenca. In 1849, Governor Valdevieso y Morquecho declared Bacolod
as the capital of the whole island of Negros.
When the island was divided into two provinces, the seat of government of Occidental
Negros was already in Bacolod. During the revolution on the 5 th of November 1898, Bacolod
became the focal point of the conflict between the Spaniards and the Negrenses. The
commanding officer of the Spanish forces, Col. Isidro de Castro, surrendered to the Filipino
forces, and the signing of the Act of Capitulation was carried out at the house of Don Eusebio
Luzuriaga which once stood in front of the City Hall.
At the turn of the century, under the American rule, the first elementary school the Rizal
Institute (which still stands today as the Rizal Elementary School) was established in 1903.
In 1938, a Bill was passed and approved making Bacolod a Chartered City, and was
inaugurated as the 5th Chartered City under the Commonwealth Period. The inauguration was
attended by dignitaries and prominent government officials headed by no less than His
Excellency President Manuel L. Quezon.
At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Japanese Imperial Forces came to occupy
the province in 1942, and the then Provincial Commander of the Japanese Imperial Army in
Negros, General Tagaishi Kono, who also supervised the island of Panay, had his wartime
residence in Bacolod City, at the house of the late Don Mariano Ramos.
When Bacolod became a Chartered City in June 1938, the late Don Alfredo Montelibano
Sr. was appointed as its Chief Executive. During the Second World War, Don Alfredo was again
appointed by President Manuel L. Quezon, as Island Governor, covering the provinces of
Occidental and Oriental Negros and the island of Siquijor. Half a century later, Honorable
Alfredo Montelibano Jr. became the Mayor of Bacolod City. In 1984, Bacolod was declared as a
Highly Urbanized City.
Today, Bacolod is known as the Convention Center outside of Manila. It is also known
as the City of Smiles, the investors haven because of the influx of investments in the past
several years. Bacolod is also internationally famous because of its MassKara Festival which is
celebrated on the second week of October and highlighted by the Charter Day Program and
grand parade on October 19.

Bacolod City now under the leadership of Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, remains as the
center of commerce, trade and industry, culture and the arts, education, investments and a
peaceful home to more than half a million inhabitants.
Table 1 - Mayors of Bacolod City From 1894 to date
Terms of Office
1894
1895
1895
1896
1897 1898
1899
1899 1900
1901 1905
1906 1907
1908
1909 1911
1912
1913 1916
1917 1919
1919 1922
1922 1925
1925 1931
1931 1934
1934 1937
Jan. 1, 1930 Oct. 18, 1938
1938 1949
1940 1941
1945 1946
July 5, 1949 Nov. 30, 1949
Dec. 1, 1949
July 6, 1950 Aug. 9, 1951
Aug. 13, 1951 May 13, 1954
June 3, 1954 Dec. 15, 1955
Dec. 19, 1955 Dec. 31, 1955
Jan. 2, 1956 Dec. 31, 1963
Jan. 1, 1964 1971
Jan. 1, 1972 Dec. 1, 1976
Dec. 8, 1976 Feb. 28, 1980
March 1, 1980 April 4, 1986

Name
Gregorio Gonzaga
Isabelo Labarro
Basiliso Villanueva
Fausto Gonzaga
Manuel Fernandez
Basiliso Villanueva
Jose Gonzaga
Jose VL. Gonzaga
Mario Ramos
Mariano Ramos
Esteban Guanzon
Olimpio San Jose
Esteban Henares
Crispino Ramos
Olimpio de la Rama
Jose Ramos
Domingo Ballesteros
Felipe Arroyo
Pablo d. Makilan
Fernando M. Cuadra
Alfredo Montelibano, Sr.
Alfredo C. Yulo
Vicente T. Remetio
Mario S. Villanueva
Guillermo P. Villasor Acting Mayor
Mario S. Villanueva Acting Mayor
Felix P. Amante
Mario M. Villanueva
Felix P. Amante
Teofisto M. Cordova
Romeo M. Guanzon
Carlos P. Benares
Raymundo R. Dizon
Jose Y. Montalvo
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April 5, 1986 Dec. 1, 1987

Dec. 2, 1987 Feb. 2, 1988
Feb. 3, 1988 March 20, 1995
March 21, 1995 May 15, 1995
May 16, 1995 June 30, 1995
July 1, 1995 June 30, 1998
July 1, 1998 March 13, 2001
March 14, 2001 June 30, 2004
July 1, 2004 To date

Amado Parreno, Jr.

Napoleon Gonzaga
Alfredo L. Montelibano, Jr.
Alfredo Jalbuena, Jr.
Rolando Villamor
Evelio R. Leonardia
Oscar R. Verdeflor
Luzviminda S. Valdez
Evelio R. Leonardia

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Bacolod is located on the northwest coast of the Province of Negros Occidental. It is bounded on
the northwest by the town of Talisay; on the east by the City of Silay and the town of Victorias;
on the east and southwest by the town of Murcia; on the southwest by the City of Bago; and in
the west by Guimaras Strait. The global location of Bacolod City is 10 degrees, 40 minutes and
40 seconds north and 122 degrees 54 minutes and 25 seconds east with the Bacolod Public
Plaza as the benchmark.
It is accessible by the sea at the ports of Banago, BREDCO at Reclamation area (1,160,000 sq.
m) and the port of the Municipality of Pulupandan. The Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City,
Negros Occidental, serves the air transport requirements of the people of Bacolod City. It is
situated about 24 kilometers from Bacolod City. The existing Bacolod City Airport had ceased
its operation upon the opening of the Bacolod-Silay Airport. The City Government of Bacolod
has a pending request/proposal with the national government thru the Civil Aviation
Administration of the Philippines for the re-opening of Bacolod City Airport to sustain its growth
and development.
Alangilan is the farthest barangay. The biggest barangay in terms of area is Granada and the
smallest is Barangay 29. The most densely populated barangay is Handumanan in the rural area
while in the urban area it is Barangay 35. Barangay Mansilingan is the most populous barangay
followed by Taculing, Estefania, Villamonte and Tangub. Among the barangays which have the
lowest population are: Barangays 24, 21, 37, 25 and 11. As of October 2010, Barangay
Villamonte has the most number of registered voters at 18,510 while Barangay 24 has the least
number of voters at 238 but with the highest turnout at 84%.
TOPOGRAPHY
Elevation/Sloping:
The City is ideally located on the level area, slightly sloping as it extends toward the sea with
average slopes of 0.9 percent for the city proper and between 3 to 5 for the suburbs. The altitude
is 32.8 feet or 10.0 meters above sea level. The benchmark is the Bacolod Public Plaza.

GEOLOGY:
Land Forms

There are two visible landforms in Bacolod, the coastal and alluvial plains.
The coastal geomorphology consists of tidal flats that are characterized by the presence of
mangroves both of the palm (nipa) and tree (bakawan) variety as well as fishponds. The coastal
landform is also composed of beach ridges and swales. These landforms are derived from the
mixture of fluvial and marine deposits. It has a level to nearly level relief. The coastal
barangays of Banago, Brgy. 1, 2, 10, 12, 16, 35, and estuaries barangays of Singcang
(Magsungay), Pahanocoy, Punta-taytay, Tangub and Sum-ag straddle this landform.
The broad alluvial plains consist of river terraces and river fans which represent the deposition of
the river system. Most of the agricultural barangay of Alangilan, Granada, and Sum-ag belong to
this landform.
SOIL
Nine soil types occur in Bacolod City, namely: hydrosol, rough mountainous land, silay sandy
loan, silay loam, bago sandy clay loam, guimbala-on fine sandy loam, bago fine sandy loam,
guimbala-on loam, and tupi fine sandy loam.
1.) Hydrosol - this type of soil formation is found all along the coastal areas of the city. The soil
is not suited for crops, as it is most of the time covered by sea water, especially during high tide.
The soil varies in texture from sand to clay. It is gray to bluish gray, indicating its poor drainage
condition.
2.) Rough Mountainous Land - this miscellaneous land type is of non-agricultural value. But
unlike it, the areas classified under rough mountainous land are mostly derived from basalt and
andesites. These are fine-texture rock mainly dark in color and of volcanic origin. Because of
the humid condition and the comparatively high temperature prevailing in the locality, rock
weathering is intense with the resulting formation of deep soils. In some sections outcrops of
boulders are abundant.
It is hilly and mountainous roughly broken by very deep guiles and canons, cliffs, creeks and
rivers. The soil formed from the decomposition of this rock is dark brown to reddish brown
loam to clay loam, raging in thickness from 20 to 35 centimeters. These areas are covered by
Lantawan Peak, Mounts Mandalagan, Silay and Canla-on. The chain of mountain ranges along
the boundary between Occidental and Oriental Negros are classified under this category subsoil,
grayish brown when wet to gray when dry, silt loam.
3.) Silay Sandy Loam - this type of soil series is found near Bacolod, Talisay and Bago
Abuanan. This soil has a nearly flat topography with good external drainage. The internal
drainage is poor. The surface soil is very loose and friable, the layer and depth is from 20 to 25
centemeter, dark gray when dry becomes almost black when wet. There are no stones or rock
outcrops in this soil type. It is acidic ranging from 5.00 6.00. This soil is more acidic than the
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sandy loam type. The high acidity may be attributed by the constant application of ammonium
sulfate. The organic matter content of this soil is very low.
4.) Silay Loam fairly well due to the presence of drainage canals drained. It has a thick layer
of heavy clay as part of the substratum. Drainage in this case is very much checked. The surface
soil is usually from 15 to 20 cm. thick, which is dark gray to almost black. It is triable when
moist but becomes a little crumbly to almost slightly clodded. This is especially true under
lowland rice conditions. Stones or rock outcrops of any kind are absent in this soil. The
appearance of this soil indicates the presence of more organic matter than in the sandy loam or
fine sandy loam types. Some parts of this soil type are grown to sugar cane, while the others are
devoted to lowland rice fields, weeds and rice straw are plowed under during the preparation of
the field for rice.
5.) Bago Sandy Clay Loam - this soil type is found in widely, scattered areas in the lower
sections of the upland soils. Unlike the other types, Bago sandy clay loam occurs in the lowlying areas between high slopes. It has very poor internal and external drainage. The surface
soil has the characteristics of clay properties and is gray to light gray in color. When wet it is
soft plastic and sticky. The soil ranges from 15 to 30 cm. depth. The bluish gray soil is poor
drainage, it is sticky when wet and becomes hard and compact upon drying. Bago sandy clay
loam is seldom devoted to upland crops.
6.) Guimbala-on Fine Sandy Loam - the surface soil of Guimbala-on fine sandy loam is light
brown when wet, to a depth from 20 to 30 cm. the horizon lies over a clay substratum. Drainage
is good to fair and the topography is generally flat to undulating bamboo clumps are abundant
along the banks of creeks and gullies. Sugar cane is the most important crop grown in this soil
type; other crops grown are upland rice and corn. This soil is acidic with a ph of 5.5 like the
other types. This soil needs liming and green manuring in order to partly increase the organic
matter content of the soil and by addition of more nitrogen and other mineral elements in
valuable forms.
7.) Bago Fine Sandy Loam this soil type has generally an undulating slope. This type has an
elevation of about 8 ft. above sea level. Drainage is externally and internally poor. The loose and
friable surface soil has always been constantly washed away due to poor percolation. Erosion in
this soil type is serious. The surface soil generally ranges in thickness from 10 to 15 cm. and
reaches up to 20 cm. The loose and friable fine sandy loam is gray when dry but becomes flow of
the water. Contour farming and strip cropping are some of the practices suggested. Sugar cane
is the principal crop raised on this soil type. The soil is deficient in potash and considered poor.
8.) Guimbala-on Loam - guimbala-on clay cannot be cultivated in wide lots because of gullies
and rivers, the loam type is not so dissected or broken. The elevation of this soil type varies from
400 to 500 ft. This is a medium brown soil, varying from light brown to dark brown or dark
grayish brown when moist. The surface soil depth from 20 to 30 cm. sugarcane is the principal
crop grown in this soil type. Other upland crops are rice and corn.

9.) Tupi Fine Sandy Loam - this soil type has a surface soil with a depth from 5 to 30 cm. and
ranges in texture from sandy to silty. The soil is dark gray to grayish black when dry but
becomes black when wet and easy to plow.
The soil in the level areas of the city are suitable for production of primary crops such as: rice,
sugarcane, coconuts and vegetables. Areas adjacent to the shoreline are suited for aquamarine
culture.
LAND USE
Existing Land Use:
Residential Uses

The existing land area devoted for residential is 29% of the total land area of Bacolod City. This
includes the land owned by the city government and jointly developed with private developer
and National Housing Authority as a housing resettlement project for low-income families. The
locations are in Fortune Towne, Barangay Estefania and Barangay Handumanan. Other
residential subdivisions for both low and middle income families have been developed by both
private and government agencies in several suburban barangays. These are in Barangay Bata,
Granada, Alijis, Taculing, Estefania, Singcang and Handumanan. First class residential
subdivisions have been developed also in Mandalagan, Tangub and Estefania.
For the year 2012, the Office of the Building Official reported a total number of 904 building
permits, 685 occupancy permits, 2,878 electrical permits, 15 mechanical permits and conducted
2,968 annual safety inspection. Total regulatory fees collected by the Office of the Building
Official totals to P 23,693,281.35
Commercial Uses
The development of commercial areas in the city mainly runs north and south from the central
business district along the city main roads. Land devoted to commercial uses is 321 has. Or 2.0
percent of the total land area of the city.
For 2012 the number of building permits issued for commercial is 214. The construction of this
establishments took place in the areas within the central business district and in all urban
barangays going towards north and south mainly along Lacson St. towards the City of Talisay.
Other barangays that have registered a high number of increases of commercial land uses are
Barangays Estefania, Tangub, Bata, Mandalagan, Singcang and Taculing. Other business
establishments have opened up also along the Circumferential Road and along Burgos St.
towards Barangay Granada.
Industrial Uses
The citys industrial areas cover roughly 155 has. Or 1.0 % of the total land area of 16,145 has.
In the year 2012, the Office of the Building Official issued a total of 8 permits. Generally,
industrial establishments that are located in the central business district spread out at the hinges
and midsections of the city. Most light industries line the street of Lacson in Barangay
Mandalagan and along Magsaysay Avenue in Barangay Singcang and Tangub. There are few
that are situated along Magsaysay Avenue in Barangay Taculing. Heavy industries like gasoline
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depot and warehouses are located along Cordova Avenue in Barangay Banago, other power
generating plant, steel fabrication and foundry shops. Some have open up along the Inner
Circumferential Road and in the reclamation area.
Public and Semi Public Uses
Public and semi public or institutional uses is about 442 has. Or 2.7 percent of the total land area
of the city. The city being the center of government activities both by some national, provincial
and local offices contains less than 508 hectares. The old city hall building at corner Araneta and
Luzuriaga Streets occupies a space of 2,371 square meters. Other city offices are located at BBB
Avenue, City Engineers Compound and the New Government Center at Barangay Villamonte
with an area of 5 hectares.
Public buildings housing provincial and national offices are grouped in an area north of central
business district.
Private and government hospitals, colleges and universities, high school and elementary schools
are mostly situated in the urban barangays near the central business district. In addition, the
three major city public markets (less than 1 km. away from each other) are also located within
the urban district. Bus and jeepney terminals are also located in the same area.
Public cemetery along Burgos St. is a place very close to the Burgos Market and southbound
terminal. Memorial parks are in the periphery around the city in the suburban barangays of Bata,
Estefania, Alijis and Sum-ag.
Private schools and universities have opened up its branches in some areas outside the poblacion.
These are in Barangays Mansilingan, Tangub, Mandalagan, Villamonte and Granada.
For 2012, the Office of the Building Official issued a total number of 20 building permits for
institutional uses. These are schools, chapels and government buildings.
Agricultural Uses
The total land area for agricultural use in Bacolod is about 8,745.80 hectares or 54 %. Large
areas of this agricultural land are planted to sugarcane which comprises 7,200 hectares, others
are devoted to rice production with an area of 50.70 has., (34.60 has are irrigated, 16.10 are
rainfed) assorted vegetables 186 has., orchard 25.00 has., corn 30 has., root crops 90.50 has.,
coconut 80.00 has., and banana 30.00 has. Among the suburban barangays that have large area of
agricultural land are Mansilingan, Vista-Alegre, Granada, Alangilan, Cabug and Handumanan.
Fishponds of smaller areas can be found in Barangay Banago, Pahanocoy, Singcang and PuntaTaytay.
Reclamation Area
The reclamation project under the 1995 Comprehensive Revised Reclamation Agreement
(CRRA) between BREDCO and the City of Bacolod is to complete the entire project including
port development and land reclamation in 13 years and 9 months from the signing of the contract
in March 16, 1995. At present, the total actual reclaimed area is 271.9245 has. The location of

which is from San Juan Street, it extends about 600 meters towards west and about 200 meters
north of Burgos Street extension going south towards Lupit River.
As shown on Table 2, the existing Land Use of Bacolod City reveals that 29.0 percent of its total
land area is residential; 2.0 percent is commercial; 2.7 percent is institutional, 1.0 percent is
industrial and 56.4 is agricultural. Roads, rivers, fishponds and bodies of water comprise 1,243
or 7.7 percent of the total land area, making a grand total of 16,145.00 hectares.
Urban Land Use Pattern:
The urban area embraces 41 barangays. These barangays account for 17% of the total
population (2007) and a net population density of 157 persons per hectare. Due to the
extension/expansion of the built up areas in the adjoining rural barangays, these barangays are
now considered forming part of the urban area.
The 2007 census survey also shows that in the suburban area, the three barangays adjacent to the
poblacion have registered a high number of populations namely Taculing, Villamonte and
Mansilingan. These are followed by barangays, Tangub, Singcang, Estefania, Banago, Bata,
Handumanan and Granada. Barangays 24 and 21 have registered the least number of people.
Table 2. Existing Land Use, 2000
CPDO, Bacolod City
Land Use

Area (has.)

Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Parks and Open
Spaces
Agricultural
Vacant (A)
Fishponds
Roads
Rivers
TOTAL

4,675
321
155
442

29.0
2.0
1.0
2.7

167

1.0

9,101
41
173
827
243
16,145

56.4
0.3
1.1
5.1
1.5
100.0

COASTAL RESOURCES
Bacolod City has twelve (12) coastal barangays and some of its residents are dependent to the
resources present in the coastal area.
The coastline of Bacolod City is approximately 12 kilometers long. The City has twelve (12)
coastal barangays namely: Banago, Singcang-Airport, Tangub, Pahanocoy, Sum-ag. Pta. Taytay,
Brgys 1, 2, 8, 10, 12 and 14.

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The City has an estimated coastal population of 144,954 comprising of 29,582 households. There
are approximately 1,690 fisher folks in the City who depend on the resources of the coastal area
as source of their livelihood.
There are some patches of mangrove species thriving in some coastal barangays in the city. Most
common species are bungalon and bacauan. This can be found in Brgys., Pahanocoy, Punta
Taytay, Banago and Tangub. Mangrove rehabilitation is being undertaken in some areas in Brgy.
Singcang and Brgy. Tangub. Mangrove rehabilitation in Barangay Punta Taytay is in partnership
with the Sea Oil Compny and the University of St. La Salle.
CLIMATE
Bacolod City has two (2) pronounced seasons, wet and dry. The rainy season starts from May to
January of the following year with heavy rains occurring during the months of August and
September. Dry season starts from the month of February up to the last week of April. December
and January are the coolest months while April is the hottest.

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SOCIAL SECTOR
The mobility of population across urban and sub-urban barangays takes various forms.
Due to the development goals of the city government and land value development, it can be
expected that the over-all growth rates within the urban areas will decrease, while the growth rate
in the sub-urban barangay will increase.
Table 3. Historical Population Growth, Annual Growth Rate 1948-2010
Source: National Statistics Office

Year

Population

Variance

AGR %

1948

101,432

1960

119,315

17,883

1.24%

1970

187,300

67,985

3.63%

1975

223,392

36,092

3.23%

1980

262,415

39,032

2.97%

1990

364,180

101,765

3.33%

1995

402,345

38,165

1.39%

2000

429,076

26,731

1.83%

2007

499,497

70,421

2.12%

2010

511,820

12,323

1.78%

As shown on the Table above, Bacolod City had a high growth rate of 3.63% during 1970
followed by 3.33% in 1990 and 3.23% in 1975. The lowest growth rate was experienced in 1960
at 1.24%, 1.39% in 1995 and 1.83% in year 2000. In year 2007, Bacolod City had a growth rate
of 2.12%. This was perhaps due to the various government interventions like the peoples
awareness on the ill effects of population explosion and various programs like responsible
parenting, etc. The population of Bacolod City is expected to double in 33 years after the last
NSO survey of 2007 or in the year 2040.

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Table 4. COMPARATIVE BACOLOD CITY (URBAN) POPULATION

1995, 2000, 2007 and 2010
Source: National Statistics Office

Barangay
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

Inc./Dec.
% Inc./Dec. Rank
2007-2010

Total Population
1995*
6,437
3,604
3,740
2,567
947
4,367
4,035
5,849
1,695
2,540
981
2,886
808
4,028
513
4,323
3,909
1,425
1,148
1,485
511
1,285
1,597
202
795
1,942
2,973
2,302
2,039
4,224
1,254
1,009
1,389
1,248
6,477
2,191
653
1,165
2,712
3,425

2000*
5,871
3,666
4,050
2,218
694
4,448
3,422
5,290
1,396
2,682
558
1,759
685
4,775
493
3,455
3,169
1,162
1,216
1,210
159
1,134
1,048
58
636
1,716
2,809
1,933
1,753
3,871
1,388
1,272
1,060
1,111
7,080
2,063
399
867
2,087
3,201

2007
6,054
4,201
4,123
2,127
723
3,175
3,584
2,052
617
2,758
457
1,824
510
2,862
528
7,691
3,063
1,172
1,262
764
274
1,128
1,076
103
411
1,854
2,590
1,955
1,804
3,917
971
694
889
1,151
7,522
2,091
319
774
2,046
3,137

2010
5,205
4,286
3,198
1,709
624
2,565
3,281
1,297
560
2,435
338
1,494
449
2,127
562
6,764
2,517
1,122
1,198
857
175
788
802
64
295
1,668
2,718
1,495
1,851
3,787
1,493
826
944
1,127
7,849
1,657
263
953
2,187
2,759

-849
85
85
418
-99
-610
-303
-755
-57
-323
-119
-330
-61
-735
34
-927
-546
-50
-64
93
-99
-340
-274
-39
-116
-186
128
-460
47
-130
522
132
55
-24
327
-434
-56
179
141
-378

14.02
2.02
2.06
-19.65
-13.69
-19.21
-8.45
-36.79
-9.24
-11.71
-26.04
-18.09
-11.96
-25.68
6.44
-12.05
-17.83
-4.27
-5.07
12.17
-36.13
-30.14
-25.46
-37.86
-28.22
-10.03
4.94
-23.53
2.61
-3.32
53.76
19.02
6.19
-2.09
4..35
-20.76
-17.55
23.13
6.89
12.05

22
23
26
35
53
29
25
41
55
31
57
39
56
33
54
18
30
45
43
48
60
51
50
61
58
36
28
38
34
24
40
49
47
44
16
37
59
46
32
27

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41
City Proper

1,471
98,151

1,119
88,983

707
84960

728
77,017

21

2.97

52

Table 5. COMPARATIVE BACOLOD CITY (SUB-URBAN) POPULATION 1995, 2000, 2007 and 2010
Source: National Statistics Office

Inc./Dec.
2007-2010

%
Inc./Dec.

Rank

2010
6,397
18,418
27,476
25,654
6,520
35,524
6,301
22,756
28,251
23,052

428
-1,418
380
-91
687
4,992
-377
-131
2,765
1,252

7.17
-7.14
1.40
-0.35
11.78
16.35
-5.65
-0.57
10.85
5.74

20
13
8
9
19
3
21
11
7
10

36,222

42,352

6,130

16.92

1,714

1,638

1,229

-409

-24.97

42

8,291

10,154

12,134

13,326

1,192

9.82

15

Punta Taytay

4,804

4,807

5,831

7,256

1,425

24.44

17

Singcang
Sum-ag
Taculing
Tangub
Villamonte

30,546
13,039
33,824
21,398
37,815

29,019
11,139
34,325
25,962
37,014

31,370
17,328
39,014
31,534
38,498

31,099
18,647
36,668
34,394
34,945

-271
1,319
-2,346
2,860
-3,553

-0.86
7.61
-6.01
-6.01
-9.23

6
12
2
5
4

Vista Alegre

5,079

8,376

9,196

14,538

5,342

58.09

14

Total
Outskirts
Bacolod City

304,194

340,093

414,537

434,803

402,345

429,076

499,497

511,820

70,421

16.41%

Barangay
Alangilan
Alijis
Banago
Bata
Cabug
Estefania
Felisa
Granada
Handumanan
Mandalagan

Total Population
1995
2000
4,223
5,827
9,801
15,342
25,134
24,417
22,448
23,225
2,262
3,960
15,719
18,691
2,326
5,183
13,682
16,555
13,255
17,756
15,910
18,163

2007
5969
19,836
27,096
25,745
5,833
30,532
6,678
22,887
25,486
21,800

Mansilingan

22,811

28,464

Montevista

1,827

Pahanocoy

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As of the 2010 National Statistics Survey (NSO), Barangay Mansilingan is the most populous
barangay followed by Taculing, Estefania, Villamonte and Tangub. Among the barangays which
have the lowest population are: Barangays 24, 21, 37, 25 and 11.
Table 6.Population Composition by School Age, Working Age, Dependent Age Group and
Sex, Bacolod City 2011 Projected, NSO 2000 Baseline Data
Both
Age Group
2011 Popn. Proj.

Sexes

Percent
to 2011
Popn.

521,647

Male

Sex
Ratio

Female

Number

Number

School Going Age

Population.
Pre-School (3-5)

34,742

6.66 %

18,045

51.94

16,697

48.06

108

Elementary (6-11)

69,118

13.25 %

35,547

51.43

33,571

48.57

106

Secondary (12-17)

67,553

12.95 %

33,283

49.27

34,270

50.73

97

Tertiary (18-22)

55,295

10.60 %

25,900

46.84

29,395

53.16

88

Working Age (15-64)

330,568

63.37 %

159,565

48.27

171,003

51.73

93

Labor Force (15 &

Over)

351,642

67.41 %

168,015

47.78

183,627

52.22

91

Young (0-14)

170,005

32.59 %

86,975

51.16

83,030

48.84

105

Old (65 & Over)

21,074

4.04 %

8,434

40.02

12,640

59.98

67

Junior & Senior

H.S

Dependent
Population

Note: (Computed based on 1.78% A.G.R and Ratio & Proportion)

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In Bacolod City the total dependency ratio is 58. The ratio means that there are 58 persons of
unproductive age for every 100 of productive age. Young dependency ratio reveals that there are
52 persons comprising of children and youth that is being supported by 100 persons of
productive age. The old dependency ratio reveals that there are 6 too old population that depends
for support on every 100 population who are working.
There are 105 male young dependent for every100 female dependent, while in the old dependent
there are 67 male old dependent for every 100 of female. The table also reveals that the average
male lifespan is 67 years and 71 years for female.
Table 7. Household Population by Barangay and Average Household Size, Bacolod City
2011 Projected Based on 1.78% Annual Growth Rate

Barangay

Projected
Population 2011

Number of
Household

5,305

1,206

4,368

993

3,259

741

1,742

396

635

144

2,614

594

3,344

760

1,322

300

571

130

10

2,482

564

11

344

78

12

1,523

346

13

458

104

14

2,168

493

15

573

130

16

6,894

1,567

Average
Household Size

16

17

2,565

583

18

1,144

260

19

1,221

278

20

873

198

21

178

40

22

803

183

23

817

186

24

65

15

25

301

68

26

1,700

386

27

2,770

630

28

1,524

346

29

1,887

429

30

3,860

877

31

1,522

346

32

842

191

33

962

219

34

1,149

261

35

8,000

1,818

36

1,689

384

37

268

61

38

971

221

39

2,229

507

40

2,812

639

41

742

169

Alangilan

6,520

1,482

17

Alijis

18,772

4,266

Banago

28,004

6,365

Bata

26,147

5,943

Cabug

6,645

1,510

Estefania

36,206

8,229

Felisa

6,422

1,460

Granada

23,193

5,271

Handumanan

28,793

6,544

Mandalagan

23,495

5,340

Mansilingan

43,165

9,810

Montevista

1,253

285

Pahanocoy

13,582

3,087

Punta-Taytay

7,395

1,681

Singcang

31,696

7,204

Sum-ag

19,005

4,319

Taculing

37,372

8,494

Tangub

35,054

7,967

Villamonte

35,616

8,095

Vista-Alegre

14,817

3,368

T O TAL:

521,647

4.4

Note: Based on 2010 NSO baseline data

The typical family of Bacolod City has an average of 4 members. In the urban barangays, the top
five (5) most populated are Barangays 35 followed by 16, 1, 2, and 10, while in the rural
Barangays Mansilingan topped the list followed by Taculing, Estefania, Villamonte and Tangub.
These barangays are within the range of 2 to 5 kilometers from the Central Business District,
where transportation is very accessible with the presence of industries, major institution and the
like.
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Table 8. Urbanization Levels for the Past 20 Years, Bacolod City, CPDO
Tempo of
Urbanization
(%)

Barangay Population

Year
Urban

Rural

Total

1970

100,221

87,079

187,300

.53

1975

90,915

132,362

223,277

.41

1980

101,840

160,575

262,415

.39

1990

104,599

259,581

364,180

.29

1995

98,151

304,194

402,345

.24

2000

88,983

340,093

429,076

.21

2007

84,960

414,537

499,497

.17

2010

77,017

434,803

511,820

.15

NSO, Bacolod City

During the period 1970-1990 the urban population grew at the rate of .14 % annually, while from
1995 2010 it keeps on decreasing at the rate of 1.15. The rural population on the other hand
grew at 5.38 % annually. The tempo of urbanization is -4.23%. This means that the rural
barangay/population is growing much faster than the urban Barangays. It is indicative that there
are economic activities/opportunities in the area and that progress and development is taking
place. Based on this table Bacolod City no longer have rural barangays

Table 9. Population Density & Built-up Density, Bacolod City, 2011

Barangay

Population
2011

Land Area
(ha.)

Population
Density

Built-up Density

5,305

28.4949

186.17

186.17

4,368

9.1347

478.18

478.18

3,259

14.6681

222.18

222.18
19

1,742

23.7184

73.45

73.45

635

26.4114

24.04

24.04

2,614

13.6665

191.27

191.27

3,344

39.8792

83.85

83.85

1,322

11.8444

111.61

111.61

571

25.4444

22.44

22.44

10

2,482

3.8079

651.80

651.80

11

344

7.3396

46.87

46.87

12

1,523

8.0763

188.58

188.58

13

458

9.7951

46.76

46.76

14

2,168

6.965

311.27

311.27

15

573

4.7738

120.03

120.03

16

6,894

12.6918

543.19

543.19

17

2,565

23.1798

110.66

110.66

18

1,144

5.5832

204.90

204.90

19

1,221

9.3073

131.19

131.19

20

873

5.1937

168.09

168.09

21

178

7.9601

22.36

22.36

22

803

9.2714

86.61

86.61

23

817

6.5134

125.43

125.43

24

65

5.3222

12.21

12.21

25

301

4.0552

74.23

74.23

26

1,700

7.1322

238.36

238.36

27

2,770

5.6893

486.88

486.88

28

1,524

8.8527

172.15

172.15

29

1,887

3.534

533.96

533.96
20

30

3,860

5.1487

749.70

749.70

31

1,522

18.7996

80.96

80.96

32

842

7.2651

115.90

115.90

33

962

6.5229

147.48

147.48

34

1,149

3.8994

294.66

294.66

35

8,000

10.4741

763.79

763.79

36

1,689

9.2085

183.42

183.42

37

268

7.2186

37.13

37.13

38

971

11.0896

87.56

87.56

39

2,229

38.6245

57.71

57.71

40

2,812

44.4143

63.31

63.31

41

742

31.603

23.48

23.48

Alangilan

6,520

1324.95

4.92

4.92

Alijis

18,772

360.4476

52.08

52.08

Banago

28,004

321.1572

87.20

87.20

Bata

26,147

398.2258

65.66

65.66

Cabug

6,645

703.5012

9.45

9.45

Estefania

36,206

1082.35

33.45

33.45

Felisa

6,422

854.789

7.51

7.51

Granada

23,193

2984.62

7.77

7.77

Handumanan

28,793

109.594

262.72

262.72

Mandalagan

23,495

549.1775

42.78

42.78

Mansilingan

43,165

1580.50

27.31

27.31

Montevista

1,253

11.9284

105.04

105.04

Pahanocoy

13,582

365.2749

37.18

37.18

Punta-Taytay

7,395

76.1601

97.10

97.10
21

Singcang

31,696

331.5738

95.59

95.59

Sum-ag

19,005

410.7683

46.27

46.27

Taculing

37,372

457.2571

81.73

81.73

Tangub

35,054

889.6885

39.40

39.40

Villamonte

35,616

594.0386

59.96

59.96

Vista-Alegre

14,817

1667.44

8.89

8.89

T O TAL:

521,647

15616.02

33.41

Note: 2010 NSO baseline data

Built-up urban density is assumed to be directly proportional with urban population density.
Built-up rural density is calculated by dividing the 2010 projected rural barangay population with
the estimated built-up rural areas.
In terms of density the five most thickly populated barangays in the urban areas are 35, 30, 10,
16 and 29 while in the sub-urban/outskirts area barangays Handumanan, Montevista, PuntaTaytay, Singcang and Banago. However, it is best to note that Barangays 24 and Montevista have
recorded the lowest in population.

For the most part, majority of the barangays in the city proper have been observing minimal
decrease in its population while barangays in the outskirts have recorded the opposite. One factor
that can be attributed to such is the outward migration of Bacolodnons for reasons, among which
includes the congestion in the city proper and the movement of settlements in the outskirts.
Table 10. Historical Population Growth, Annual Growth Rate 1995 2010
A.G. R. for
the
Locality

Growth Rate (%)

Provincial Regional National

Year

Population

Variance

1995

402,345

38,165

1.83%

1.43

1.43

2.30

2000

429,076

26,731

1.39%

1.13

1.56

2.36

2007

499,497

70,421

2.12%

1.44

1.35

2.04

2010

511,820

12,323

1.78%

1.19

1.38

2.12
22

Source: NSO various population censuses

Table 5 shows that the citys population had continuously grown at a very high rate during the
second, third, fourth and fifth decades. Such tremendous increase had been brought about by the
conditions of constant and very high birth rates, just after the World War II.
Year 2010 is 0.32% higher than the annual geometric census growth rate during the 2000. If this
continues, the citys population is expected to double in 41 years, increasing by almost 25,591
persons every year or almost 71 persons a day.
Table 11. Crude Birth Rate and Crude Death Rate for the Last 5 Years, CHO, Bacolod
City 2004 2011
Period

C.B.R

%
Increase/Decrease

C.D.R

%
Increase/Decrease

2004

20.31

2005

20.17

(0.14)/ 0.68%

6.68

0.47/ 7.56%

2006

19.73

(0.44)/ 2.18%

6.48

(0.2)/ 2.99%

2007

18.32

(1.41)/ 5.77%

6.79

0.31/ 4.78%

2008

22.08

3.76/ 20.52%

6.30

(0.49)/ 7.21%

2009

13.38

(8.7)/ 39.40%

6.67

0.37/ 5.87%

2010

12.80

(0.58)/ 4.33%

6.72

0.05/ 0.74%

2011

13.04

0.24/ 1.87%

7.18

0.46/ 6.84%

6.21

CHO, Bacolod City

Crude Birth Rate (CBR) for the last 5 years is decreasing except for year 2008 with a 3.76
increase over the year 2007. Crude Death Rate (CDR) on the other hand is almost constant from
2004-2010 more or less 6% and slightly higher in 2011 at 7.18%. CBR greater than CDR means
that there is an increase in the population.
Table 12. Literacy Rate of Population 5 years Old & Over by Sex, Bacolod City 2011 Projected

Male
Number

Female
%

Number

Both
Sexes
%

Number

23

Population 5 yrs. Old

& over

236,685

48.61

250,220

51.39

486,905

93.00

Literate

230,424

48.29

246,743

51.71

477,167

98.00

Illiterate

6,261

64.29

3,477

35.71

9,738

2.00

NSO 2000 baseline data

In terms of literacy, about 98% of the population 5 years old and over are literate while there is a
minimal percentage of illiteracy at 2%.
Table 13. Labor Force Population by Sex and Employment Status, NSO, Bacolod City
Projected 2011
City

Population
15 -64 yrs.
old

BacolodCity

Not in the
Labor
Force

Labor Force
Employed

Unemployed

Male

170,933

124,781

73%

10,256

6%

35,896

Female

180,709

86,740

48%

7,228

4%

86,741

Total:

351,642

328,082

93.3%

23,560

6.7%

2000 NSO baseline data

Majority of persons employed are laborers and unskilled workers who worked for private
households/establishments. Employment activity is dominated by the male with 124,781 at 73%
and 86,740 females at 48%.
Table 14. Overseas Workers for the Past 5 years, POEA, Bacolod City 2004 2011
Total No. of OFWs

Increase/Decrease

Percentage

2004

4,148

2005

4,686

538

11.48%

2006

5,075

389

7.67%

2007

6,121

1,046

17.09%

2008

7,009

888

12.67%
24

2009

7,953

944

11.87%

2010

3,431

(4,522)

(231.80%)

2011

2,983

(448)

(115.02%)

POEA/OWWA, Regional Office

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) land-based and sea-based for the last five (5) years had an
erratic trend, highlighted in 2007 with 17 % increase over year 2006 specifically with 1,046 and
decreasing in years 2010 & 2011. This is due to the fact that economy was down in the United
States as a result of recession. The top four countries of destination of our OFWs are Saudi
Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hongkong.

Table 15. Household Population 5 years Old and Over by Highest Educational Attainment,
NSO, Bacolod City Projected, 2011

Highest Educational
Attainment

Both Sexes
Number

No Grade Completed

11,869

2.28 %

Pre-School

3,384

.65 %

Elementary

203,023

39 %

Ist 4th Grade

98,909

19 %

5th 7th Grade

104,114

20 %

High School

161,377

31 %

Undergraduate

83,291

16 %

Graduate

78,086

15 %
25

Post Secondary

31,234

6%

Undergraduate

11,973

2.3 %

Graduate

18,220

3.5 %

College Undergraduate

57,263

11 %

Academic Degree Holder

62,467

12 %

NSO 2000 baseline data

Projected household population 5 years old and over by highest educational attainment illustrates
that 39% of the household population go through elementary education and 31% obtained
secondary education or high school. The 8% decrease is attributed to dropouts who either stop
schooling due to poverty or seek employment.

Table 16. Projected Population and Household, Bacolod City, 2011 - 2020
Year

Population

Household

Year 1 (2011)

521,647

118,556

Year 2 (2012)

530,962

120,673

Year 3 (2013)

540,431

122,825

Year 4 (2014)

550,053

125,012

Year 5 (2015)

559,829

127,234

Year 10 (2020)

611,523

138,983

Note: Baseline data - 2010 NSO actual census

Population and Household are increasing parallel with each other. By the year 2020 with 1.78%
annual growth rate, Bacolod City population and household are expected at 611,523 and 138,983
respectively.
Table 17. Population Projection by Barangay, Bacolod City, 2011 2020
Population
Barangay

Base
Year

Year 10

26

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2020

5,205

5,305

5,400

5,496

5,594

5,693

6,219

4,286

4,368

4,446

4,526

4,606

4,688

5,121

3,198

3,259

3,318

3,377

3,437

3,498

3,821

1,709

1,742

1,773

1,805

1,837

1,869

2,042

624

636

647

659

671

683

745

2,565

2,614

2,661

2,708

2,757

2,806

3,065

3,281

3,344

3,404

3,464

3,526

3,589

3,920

1,297

1,322

1,346

1,370

1,394

1,419

1,550

560

571

581

591

602

613

669

10

2,435

2,482

2,526

2,571

2,617

2,663

2,909

11

338

344

351

357

363

370

404

12

1,494

1,523

1,550

1,578

1,606

1,634

1,785

13

449

458

466

474

483

491

536

14

2,127

2,168

2,207

2,246

2,286

2,327

2,541

15

562

573

583

593

604

615

671

16

6,764

6,894

7,017

7,142

7,269

7,398

8,082

17

2,517

2,565

2,611

2,658

2,705

2,753

3,007

18

1,122

1,144

1,164

1,185

1,206

1,227

1,341

19

1,198

1,221

1,243

1,265

1,287

1,310

1,431

20

857

873

889

905

921

937

1,024

21

175

178

182

185

188

191

209

22

788

803

817

832

847

862

942

23

802

817

832

847

862

877

958

24

64

65

66

68

69

70

76
27

25

295

301

306

311

317

323

352

26

1,668

1,700

1,730

1,761

1,793

1,824

1,993

27

2,718

2,770

2,820

2,870

2,921

2,973

3,247

28

1,495

1,524

1,551

1,579

1,607

1,635

1,786

29

1,851

1,887

1,920

1,954

1,989

2,025

2,212

30

3,787

3,860

3,929

3,999

4,070

4,142

4,525

31

1,493

1,522

1,549

1,576

1,605

1,633

1,784

32

826

842

857

872

888

903

987

33

944

962

979

997

1,015

1,033

1,128

34

1,127

1,149

1,169

1,190

1,211

1,233

1,347

35

7,849

8,000

8,143

8,288

8,435

8,585

9,378

36

1,657

1,689

1,719

1,750

1,781

1,812

1,980

37

263

268

273

278

283

288

314

38

953

971

989

1,006

1,024

1,042

1,139

39

2,187

2,229

2,269

2,309

2,350

2,392

2,613

40

2,759

2,812

2,862

2,913

2,965

3,018

3,296

41

728

742

755

769

782

796

870

Sub total

77017

78,496

79,897

81,322

82,770

84,241

92,020

Alangilan

6,397

6,520

6,636

6,755

6,875

6,997

7,643

Alijis

18,418

18,772

19,107

19,448

19,794

20,146

22,006

Banago

27,476

28,004

28,504

29,012

29,528

30,053

32,828

Bata

25,654

26,147

26,613

27,088

27,570

28,060

30,651

Cabug

6,520

6,645

6,764

6,884

7,007

7,132

7,790

Estefania

35,524

36,206

36,853

37,510

38,178

38,856

42,444

Felisa

6,301

6,422

6,537

6,653

6,772

6,892

7,528

Granada

22,756

23,193

23,607

24,028

24,456

24,891

27,189

Handumanan

28,251

28,793

29,308

29,830

30,361

30,901

33,754
28

Mandalagan

23,052

23,495

23,914

24,341

24,774

25,214

27,543

Mansilingan

42,352

43,165

43,936

44,719

45,516

46,325

50,602

Montevista

1,229

1,253

1,275

1,298

1,321

1,344

1,468

Pahanocoy

13,326

13,582

13,824

14,071

14,321

14,576

15,922

Pta.Taytay

7,256

7,395

7,527

7,662

7,798

7,937

8,669

Singcang

31,099

31,696

32,262

32,837

33,422

34,016

37,157

Sum-ag

18,647

19,005

19,344

19,689

20,040

20,396

22,279

Taculing

36,668

37,372

38,039

38,718

39,407

40,107

43,811

Tangub

34,394

35,054

35,680

36,317

36,963

37,620

41,094

Villamonte

34,945

35,616

36,252

36,898

37,555

38,223

41,752

Vista-Alegre

14,538

14,817

15,082

15,351

15,624

15,902

17,370

Sub total

434803

44,3151

451,065

459,108

467,283

475,588

519,503

T O TAL

511,820

521,647

530,962

540,431

550,053

559,829

611,523

NSO 2010 baseline data

Barangays 35, 16, 1, 2 & 30 have the biggest population in the numbered barangays
while in the named barangays, Mansilingan, Taculing, Estefania, Villamonte, and Tangub
garnered the highest population. Barangay population is expected to double in 41 years.
Table 18. Projected School-Age Population, Labor Force and Dependent Population,
Bacolod City, 2012-2020
Grouping

Base Year
2010

Population

511,820

Partici
pation
Rate

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 10

2012

2013

2014

2015

2020

530,962

540,431

550,053

559,829

611,523

School Going Popn.

Pre-School (3-5)

34,087

0.085

35,362

35,993

36,634

37,285

40,727

Elementary (6-11)

67,816

0.134

70,352

71,607

72,882

74,177

81,027

Secondary (12-17)

66,282

0.083

68,760

69,986

71,232

72,498

79,192
29

Tertiary (18-22)

54,253

0.110

56,282

57,286

58,306

59,342

64,821

345,018

0.669

357,921

364,305

370,791

377,381

412,228

Young (0-14)

166,802

0.325

173,041

176,126

179,262

182,448

199,295

Old (65 & Over)

20,677

0.040

21,451

21,833

22,222

22,617

24,706

Labor force (15 & Over)

Dependent

NSO 2000 baseline data

The Table above shows that a large portion of the population comprises the labor force or ages
15-64. This is followed by age bracket 6-11 then ages 12-17 and then 18-22. The City of Bacolod
has a young population and should address the needs and concerns of the younger generation.
Population Size and Growth Rate:
The total population of Bacolod City as of the latest NSO census of 2010 was 511,820. This was
21.36% of the total provincial population of 2,396,039 in the same censal year.
Since the first census year in 1903, the citys population has been increasing. The average 2010
annual growth rate was 1.78% which is much higher than the provincial growth rate of 1.19%,
regional growth rate of 1.38% and lower than the national growth rate of 2.12%. The historical
growth of the population in the different census years in Bacolod City is shown in Table 3.
Office of the City Civil Registrar
The Office of the City Civil Registrar generally takes charge of the implementation of the Civil
Registration Program based on the Civil Registry Laws, Civil Code and other pertinent laws,
rules and regulations issued.
Specifically, the office records, safe keeps and issues birth, death and marriage
certificates, marriage license and coordinates with the National Statistics Office in conducting
educational campaign for vital registration and assists in the preparation of demographic and
other statistics of the city.
Table 19. Birth, Death and Marriage
Source: City Civil Registrar 2012
A. CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH
1. Certificate of Live Birth Registered
1. Residents
2. Transients
Certificate of Live Births registered late

17,210
12,696
4,514
5,757
30

5 yrs. Below

2,411

5 yrs. Above
Residents
Transients
Certificate of Live Births delivered in
Hospital
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Home
No. of Birth Certificate Prepared (Occurring at home)
1. On time registration
2. Late registration
Certificate of live birth (not married)
Birth weight below 2000 grams
No. of Certificate of Live Birth encoded
1. Current
2. Backward
No. of Birth Certificate Registered below 18 years old
No. of Requested Certificate of Live Birth Prepared and Issued
1. Request for Verification & Certified Copies
2. On time registration
3. Late registration

3,346
4,597
1,147
11,843
4,516
4,472
1,587
2,885
2,190
192
25,956
17,213
8,743
14,003
27,805
21,582
918
5,305

8. No. of Mutilated Certificate of Live Birth Reconstructed

209

9. No. of Certificate of Live Birth Prepared & Endorsed to NSO, Mla

10. No. of Birth Certificate with Supplemental Endorsed to Mla

2,409
1,277

11. No. of Posted Birth Certificate in the Book of Register of Birth

19,270

B. CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
1. NO. OF CERTIFICATE OF DEATH REGISTERED

5,927

Certificate of Death (Form 103)

1. Residents
2. Transients
Certificate of Fetal Deaths (Form 103-A)
1. Residents
2. Transients
2.No. of requested Certificate of Death Prepared and Released
3. No. of Death Certificate Prepared (Occuring at home)
4. No. of Encoded Death Certificates
1. Current
2. Backward

5,887
4,054
1,833
40
28
12
7,992
3,580
12,095
7,186
4,909
31

5. Endorsement of Death Certificate to NSO, Mla

1,410

6. No. of Posted Death Certificate in the Book of Register of Death

7,860

C. MARRIAGE CONTRACT
1. Registered
2. Request for marriage certificate filed and issued
3. Application for marriage license filed
4. Marriage license issued
5. Endorsement of marriage to NSO, Mla
6. No. of encoded Marriage Certificates
1. Current

6,553
2,090
1,594
1,757
280
4,660
4,660

7. No. of Posted Marriage Certificates in the Book of Register of Marriage 286

D. REGISTRABLE DOCUMENTS
1. Judicial Decrees registered
2. Legal instrument registered

122
518

E. INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE
1. From Government Agencies

1,135
1,010

2. From Private Persons

125

F. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
1. To Government Agencies
2. To Private Persons

674
532
88

G. NO. OF BIRTHS RECEIVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 20

1. Registered
2. Returned for completion of requirements

745
626
119

H. COURT CASES ATTENDED

I. PETITIONS PREPARED AND FILED IN ACCORDANCE W/RA ACT 9048
1. Petitions approved by the City Civil Registrar & forwarded to NSO 670
2. Petitions affirmed by the OCRG

640

155
584

731

J. NO. OF BIRTHS REGISTERED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT 9255

K. NO. OF COUPLES SOLEMNIZED BY HON. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

168
762

Department of Education

32

The school faces a powerful coterie of stakeholders before whom it has to account for what
ultimately its products are to become.
This accountability of the school creates a vision and mission which give focus to its
accomplishments.
Indeed this school year 2012-2013 made significant performances which have channeled the
energies of everyone in the Division of Bacolod City for the accomplishment of the vision and
mission.
Since the central task of education is geared towards nurturing, enhancing and achieving the best
in Filipino today, Bacolod City schools profoundly dedicates its services to an efficient and
effective accomplishment of the vision and mission.
Hand in hand, the elementary and secondary school principals cooperatively and collaboratively
worked in maintaining its good performance and in improving its programs for further
development of quality education.
Vision By 2030, the Division of Bacolod City is an ACE Division taking the lead in the total
school excellence marked by visionary educational leaders, competent and committed teachers
and staff and child-friendly school environment.
Mission The Division of Bacolod City is committed to deliver quality educational services by
providing
S
systematic support that harnesses school-based management and optimizes
stakeholder participation
M
motivated and dedicated teachers and staff who continuously upgrade themselves
I
integrated educational experience that equips learners with life-long skills
L
leadership marked by dynamism and excellence
E
environment that is child-friendly and technologically compliant with 21st century
requirements
Table 20. Public Elementary Schools, Enrolment, Classrooms, Pupil Classroom Ratio,
Teachers and Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Source: DepEd, Bacolod City 2012

1
2
3
4

School

Enrolment

Classrooms

Teachers

34
10

Pupil
Classroom
Ratio
64.71
63.30

62
16

Pupil
Teacher
Ratio
35.48
39.56

ETCS III
Fr. Gratian Murray,
AFCS IS
Mariano G. Medalla
IS
Handumanan ES

2,200
633
859

14

61.36

16

53.69

4,462

74

60.30

91

49.03
33

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41

Vista Alegre
Relocation Site ES
Estefania ES
Kabuguason ES
ETCS I
ETCS II
EJ Garcia ES
A Jayme ES
Sum-ag ES
Don L. Puentevella
ES
Isla ES
Patricia Homes ES
Don I. Nessia ES
Banago ES I
Rizal ES
Don RA Medel Sr.
ES
Jose Gonzaga ES
A. Lizares ES
Don JR Torres ES
ABES II ES
Pahanocoy Baybay
ES
Banago ES II
Don Crispino V.
Ramos ES
Fernando F.
Gonzaga ES
Doa C.L.
Montelibano ES
ABKASA ES
Vista Alegre ES
Montevista ES
Mandalagan ES
Felisa ES
Bata ES I
A.Mabini ES
Villa Esperanza ES
FR Flores ES
Bata ES II
Alberto Arceo ES
Graciano Lopez
Jaena ES
Paglaum Village ES

1,067

18

59.28

20

53.35

1,685
550
2,449
2,342
1,096
2,725
3,779
894

30
10
46
46
22
56
78
19

56.17
55.00
53.24
50.91
49.82
48.66
48.45
47.05

33
11
71
61
24
57
82
17

51.06
50.00
34.49
38.39
45.67
47.81
46.09
52.59

324
1,247
1,009
2,166
2,648
2,515

7
27
22
48
60
57

46.29
46.19
45.86
45.13
44.13
44.12

9
29
23
55
69
59

36.00
43.00
43.87
39.38
38.38
42.63

1,321
1,772
2,403
2,126
580

30
42
57
51
14

44.03
42.19
42.16
41.69
41.43

29
40
15
56
16

45.55
44.30
160.20
37.96
36.25

907
1,192

22
29

41.23
41.10

22
25

41.23
47.68

821

20

41.05

23

35.70

1,864

46

40.52

54

34.52

727
685
1,087
1,385
780
2,182
1,932
598
897
965
371
1,200

18
17
27
35
20
57
51
16
25
28
11
36

40.39
40.29
40.26
39.57
39.00
38.28
37.88
37.38
35.88
34.46
33.73
33.33

19
14
31
37
19
56
55
30
24
29
10
10

38.26
48.93
35.06
37.43
41.05
38.96
35.13
19.93
37.38
33.28
37.10
33.33

993

30

33.10

25

39.72
34

42
43
44
45

ABES I ES
R. Alunan ES
D.A. Montelibano
ES
SPED
TOTAL

1,689
685
668

55
26
26

30.71
26.35
25.69

51
19
19

33.12
36.05
35.16

81
64,561

15
1,482

5.40

8
1,567

10.13

Graph 1. Gross Enrolment Rate, DepEd 2012

Graph 2. Net Enrolment Rate, DepEd 2012

Table 21. Private Elementary Schools and their Enrolment

Source: DepEd, Bacolod City 2012
1
2

SCHOOL
Arbovitae Plains Montessori
Bacolod Adventist Elementary School

ENROLMENT
30
189
35

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

Bacolod Alliance Christian School

Bacolod Child Development Center
Bacolod Christian College
Bacolod City Tiny Tots Pre Elementary School (Sharina
Heights
Bacolod Evangelical Church Learning Center
Bacolod Nazarene Christian School
Bacolod Nimble Christian School
Bacolod Tay Tung High School
Bacolod Valor Christian Academy
Berachah Christian Academy
Blessed Carmen Salles School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Childrens Place Learning Center
Christian Academy of Bacolod
Christian Venture Academy
Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
Community Christian School
Cosmopolitan Christian School
Destiny Christian Academy
Greenplains Education Center
Happy Tots Christian School (Villamonte)
Happy Tots Christian School (Celine Homes)
Happy Tots Christian School (Handumanan)
Happy Tots Christian School (San Dionisio)
Happy Tots Christian School (Glendale)
House of Place Learning Center
Immaculate Heart of Mary
J.O.Y. Christian School
Jack & Jill School (Homesite)
Jack & Jill School (Castleson High)
La Consolacion School (Gardenville)
La Consolacion School (Main)
Lamblight Catholic School
Living Heritage Christian Academy
Mansilingan Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy Bacolod City
Maranatha Christian Academy of Alijis, Inc.
Megumi Academy
Nazareth Institute
Northside Christian Academy
Queen of Peace School
San Mateo Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
St. Benilde School

32
23
366
106
224
35
31
758
72
47
239
61
119
108
81
365
62
204
36
21
26
144
95
45
71
82
48
127
532
121
155
703
45
84
76
73
203
86
117
80
109
275
171
214
36

47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65

St. Johns Institute

St. Rose of Lima School
St. Scholasticas Academy
South Hills Academy
Sunshine Christian Academy
Tangub Christian Academy
Trinity Christian School
Twin Stars Learning Center
USLS - IS
UNO-R
Villamonte Reformed Christian School
WNU - IS
Calvary Christian Trust School
Evangelical Christian Montessori School
His Life Learning Center
Living Stones International School
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School
St. Sebastian International School
The Light Christian Academy ABC Childrens Aide
Phil. Inc.

776
72
1,150
125
97
155
482
51
1,288
775
72
310
69
203
13
69
33
67
149

66
67

Young Disciples Christian Academy

International Integrated Christian Academy
TOTAL

87
89
13,023

As shown on the table above, there are sixty seven (67) private elementary schools with a total of
13, 023 enrollees. Of the above listed schools, USLS-IS has the highest recorded enrollees with
1,288 followed by St. Scholasticas Academy with 1,150 and UNO-R with 775.
Table 22. Secondary Public Schools, Enrolment, Classrooms, Pupil-Classroom Ratio,
Teachers and Pupil-Teacher Ratio.
Source: DepEd, Bacolod City 2012

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

School

Enrolment

Classrooms

Teachers

41
38

PupilClassroom
Ratio
49.54
46.97

56
56

PupilTeacher
Ratio
36.27
31.88

Bata NHS
Mansilingan Agro
Industrial HS
Cabug NHS
Mandalagan NHS
MG Medalla IS
Sum-ag NHS
Fr. Gratian Murray
IS
Generoso

2,031
1,785
465
554
503
2,927
405

10
12
11
65
9

46.50
46.17
45.73
45.03
45.00

8
9
14
85
13

58.13
61.56
35.93
34.44
31.15

567

13

43.62

16

35.44
37

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Villanueva Sr. NHS

Handumanan NHS
Luis Hervias NHS
Romanito Maravilla
NHS
Bacolod City NHS
Singcang Airport
NHS
Teofilo Gensoli Sr.
NHS
Luisa Medel NHS
Emiliano Lizares
NHS
Domingo Lacson
NHS
Angela Gonzaga
NHS
Jovito H. Sayson
NHS
Paglaum Village
NHS
ABKASA NHS
Alangilan NHS
TOTAL

2,335
1,581
394

54
37
10

43.24
42.73
39.40

63
46
16

37.06
34.37
24.63

4,916
1,319

125
37

39.33
35.65

204
47

24.10
28.06

319

35.44

10

31.90

1,483
1,485

42
46

35.31
32.28

49
39

30.27
38.08

3,215

101

31.83

129

24.92

321

12

26.75

35.67

261

11

23.73

29.00

758

32

23.69

32

23.69

347
402
28,373

15
19
749

23.13
21.16

17
23
950

20.41
17.48

Table 22 shows the list of public secondary schools their enrolment, classrooms, pupil classroom
ratio, teachers and pupil teacher ratio. A total of 28,373 were enrolled 22 public schools of
Bacolod City in 2012-2013. There are 749 classrooms and 950 teachers. There are 4 schools that
fall below the standard ratio Pupil Classroom Ratio. Ideal ratio must be 45 or less in a classroom.
This would mean additional classrooms for public secondary schools and with the increasing
population, this entails a need for more classrooms in the future.
Graph 3. Cohort Survival Rate, DepEd 2012 Graph 4. Retention Rate, DepEd 2012

38

Graph 5. School Leaver Rate 2012

Graph 6. Drop-out Rate, DepEd 2012

39

Graph 7. Repetition Rate, DepEd 2012

Graph 8. Completion Rate, DepEd 2012

Graph 9. Graduation Rate. DepEd 2012

40

Graph 10. National Achievement Rate Grade 3, DepEd 2012

Graph 11. National Achievement Rate Grade 6, DepEd 2012

41

Graph 12. Comparative Annual Achievement Rate Grade 6, DepEd 2012

Graph 13. National Achievement Rate Second Year, DepEd 2012

42

Graph 14. National Achievement Rate Fourth Year, DepEd 2012

Graph 15. National Achievement Rate Second and Fourth Year, DepEd 2012

43

Table 23. List of Private Secondary Schools, DepEd Bacolod City 2012

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

Name of School
Bacolod Christian College
Bacolod TayTung High School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Christian Academy of Bacolod
Christian Venture Academy
Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
Destiny Christian Academy
South Hills Academy
Green Plains Education Center
Holy Family Vocational School
Jack & Jill School ( Castleson High)
La Consolacion College (Main)
La Consolacion College (Gardenville)
Lamblight Catholic School
Living Heritage Christian Academy
Mansilingan Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy of Alijis, Inc
Maranatha Christian College
Megumi Academy
Negros Mission Academy
Shiloh Christian School

Enrolment
236
380
31
71
114
412
67
20
12
310
51
853
144
5
219
129
255
503
113
265
94
44

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

St. Benilde School

St. Johns Institute
St. Joseph School La Salle
St. Rose of Lima School
St. Scholasticas Academy
Tangub Christian Academy
Trinity Christian School
USLS -IS
UNO-R
WNU - IS
J.O.Y. Christian School
Young Disciples Christian Academy
Living Stones International School
St. Sebastian International School
TOTAL

200
386
1,865
100
558
166
268
1,127
824
509
27
42
43
85
10,484

The Table above shows the private secondary school enrolment for School Year 2012-2013.
Among the private secondary schools in the city, St. Joseph School La Salle has the highest
number of enrollees including night school students at 1,865. This is followed by USLS IS
with 1,127 enrollees and La Consolacion College (Main) with 853 students.
Table 24. List of Tertiary Schools in Bacolod City, CPDO, 2012
1. University of St. La Salle
2. University of Negros Occidental Recoletos
3. West Negros University
4. Colegio De San Agustin
5. Riverside College
6. STI College
7. ABE College
8. La Consolacion College
9. Bacolod City College
10. Carlos Hilado State University
Bacolod City College
The Bacolod City College had its birth in 1997 by virtue of City Ordinance No. 175, passed by
the local officials. The program was conceptualized by Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia with tuition
at P30.00 per unit is still the same after thirteen (13) years in operation. There are a total of 3,736
students enrolled for School Year 2010-2011.
It offers both academics and non-traditional courses that are expected to fill the present demand
in the job market. Courses are ladderized to give more opportunities for many underprivileged
students to seek gainful employment right away. Its operation is supported by city funds with
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subsequent annual budget continuously provided. Tuition and other school fees are held in Trust
Fund especially for development programs of the college.
Although managed as a department of the city, the college maintained the highest level of
academic freedom and excellence expected of a tertiary level school. Support services such as
scholarship grants by the City Government and annual appropriation of annual budget were
provided.
The offering of BS Industrial Technology with two (2) majors: Civil Technology and Electronic
and BS Business Administration major in Entrepreneurship have equipped the graduates to put
up their own micro enterprise as an alternative to unemployment. A two-year Computer
Secretarial (COMSEC) course provided more gainful employment for students who could not
proceed to a four-year program. In 2008, another two-year ladder-type program in Associate in
Computer Technology (ACT) leading to the degree in BS Information System was offered to
meet the demands for globalization. At present, the Bacolod City College offers an academic
program, the Teacher Education Program: BEED and BSED. An updated program in BS
Business Administration major in Marketing is currently offered.
In partnership with the Local Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV), the college established the Media
Resource Center (MRC) to enhance the learning environment through enhanced teaching
methodologies. The MRC is devised to also increase the academic performance of the college
and the research capabilities of the faculty and the students. By setting up necessary IT
infrastructure, the college is now able to address another key area of the IT roadmap E research
aimed to institute a culture of research among students, faculty and administrators.
Bacolod City College was able to comply with requirements of CHED PRC Circular No. 10
S2010 mandating Higher Education Institutions to secure an authority to operate a board
program, specifically for the Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary
Education major in Mathematics and English. Graduates of the college were allowed to take the
LET for April & September 2011 by the Professional Regulation Commission.
Table 25. Enrollment Profile by Academic Years 1991-2012, BCC 2012
School Year

No. of Students (1st Sem)

1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008

135
1,598
1,143
1,404
1,717
924
1,632
1,770
1,683
1,790
1,948

% Increase/Decrease (1st
Sem)
1,083.70
-28.5
22.8
22.3
-46.18
76.62
8.45
-5.1
6.4
8.8
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2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013

2,344
2,752
3,329
3,736
3,523

20.3
17.4
20.96
12.22
-5.7

Significant among the accomplishments of the College is its contribution to human resource
development. Student enrolment in 1997 was 135 while the present enrolment for AY 2012-2013
is 3,523 or an increase of 2,509.63% over the last 15 years.
Table 26. Enrolment Profile by Curricular Programs, 1997-2012, BCC 2012
Year

BSBA

BSOA

BSIT

TED

COMSEC

BSIS

ACT

1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

82
725
618
816
1,012
488
323
805
667
599
622
668
805
857
938
927

0
0
0
0
0
0
291
391
450
480
490
335
233
450
561
687

53
291
244
290
297
174
190
313
246
246
277
287
317
296
312
312

0
0
0
0
0
102
0
261
264
249
231
289
304
325
335
336

0
582
281
298
408
160
0
0
56
216
328
150
11
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
102
251
446

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
581
1,082
1,299
1,339
815

GRAND
TOTAL
135
1,598
1,143
1,404
1,717
924
1,632
1,170
1,683
1,790
1,948
2,344
2,752
3,329
3,736
3,523

In 2008, the College offered the Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) leading to the degree
Bachelor of Science in Information System. Initial enrolment for AY 2008-2009 was 581 and
continued to increase yearly with 1,339 students enrolled in AY 2011-2012. The ACT has the
biggest enrolment since it was offered in 2008.
In 2009, the BS Business Administration major in Entrepreneurship was upgraded to BS
Entrepreneurship while a new major was offered BSBA major in Marketing Management.
Table 27. Bacolod City College Graduates, 1999-2012, BCC 2012
Academic Year
1999-2000
2000-2001

Graduates
192
36
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2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
TOTAL

412
293
210
199
333
353
323
400
624
728
744
4,847

The College has 4,847 graduates from Academic Years 1999-2012. For AY 2011-2012, a total of
744 students completed their baccalaureate degrees and non-baccalaureate certificates. For AY
2004-2005 until AY 2011-2012, there were 3,704 graduates. For AY 2011-2012, the College
produced the first batch of graduates for the 4-year Degree Bachelor of Science in Information
Systems with 62 graduates.
Table 28. Graduates Profile by Programs, AY 1999-2012, BCC 2012
BSBA
Entr Mgmt
ep

Year

BSOA

19992000
20002001
20012002
20022003
20032004
20042005
20052006
20062007
20072008
20082009
20092010

26

225

BSIT
Elex Civil
Tech

TED
BEED BSED

COMSEC

BSIS

ACT

GRAND
TOTAL

12

192

36

32

20

135

412

95

32

14

152

293

165

33

12

210

156

30

13

199

72

138

49

54

11

333

80

146

29

44

19

28

353

69

95

28

34

12

80

323

100

97

25

11

32

11

124

400

96

137

24

20

31

310

624

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20102011
20112012

102

131

50

37

18

386

730

148

31

17

45

21

62

417

744

TOTAL
Table 29. Results of Licensure Examination for Teachers 2006-2011, BCC 2012

BCC
Passin
g Rate
Nation
al
Passin
g Rate

2011 (Sept.)
BEE
BSE
D
D

2011 (April)
BEE
BSE
D
D

2010 (Sept.)
BEE
BSE
D
D

2009 (Oct.)
BEE
BSE
D
D

2009 (April)
BEE
BSE
D
D

2008
BEE
BSE
D
D

2007
BEE
BSE
D
D

2006
BEE
BSE
D
D

61.29

42.86

50

50

36.67

57.14

46.15

90

83

66.67

63

50

63

58

94.75

62.55

22.68

31.45

15.81

26.28

19.58

25.86

18.67

28.15

27

24

30

35

27.5

29

32

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Bacolod City College consistently hurdled the Licensure Examination for Teachers since 2006
with a passing rate higher than the national passing percentage. In September 2008 LET, the
college produced a 14th Placer Jason Asuelo with a rating of 88%. In April 2011, LET, BCC
ranked No. 3 in the Secondary Level and No. 2 in the Elementary Level among 21 schools in
Negros Occidental offering the Teacher Education Program. In September 2011 the College
ranked No. 7 and No. 3 respectively in the Secondary and Elementary Levels.
Bacolod City Public Library
The Bacolod City Public Library is under the supervision of the City Mayor. The functions and
duties relate to the activities of the library such as (1) administration (2) selection and acquisition
of books and materials (3) classifying and cataloging of books and materials for easy access and
retrieval (4) maintenance and care of books, materials, equipments and facilities (5) a place to
read, study, research, hold storytelling, read aloud and other related activities.
The Bacolod City Library rendered different innovative services and activities which showed
their commitment. Activities like story-telling sessions were conducted to Daycare center
children from different Barangays and summer workshops were conducted to develop the hidden
talents of the aspiring children.
Through the efforts of the City Mayor, the Bacolod City Library are more equipped with modern
equipment in order to cope with growing needs of the researchers. Continuous allocation of
budget necessary to provide better services has also been the priority of this administration.

Table 30. Library Users, Active Borrowers, BCPL, 2012

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Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

Library Users
4,637
5,155
6,103
2,136
2,053
8,341
11,955
9,546
8,212
755
8,745
3,995
78,428

Active Borrower
271
311
267
34
49
189
573
543
499
514
473
210
3,933

For the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, we were able to serve 78,428 library
users including 16,345 internet users and 3,933 borrowers.
To augment books and magazines we have vertical files. These are newspaper clippings mounted
and placed in a folder. For this year we have a total of 1,062 newspaper articles clipped and
mounted. Many are aware that passed ordinances and resolutions are available for research not
only in the internet but also at the Bacolod City Archives. Six (6) PCs are available for use of
students and researchers in surfing the internet.
Bacolod Housing Authority
The problem of informal settlers has been perennial. Bacolod, being the capital city of Negros
Occidental, and one of the countrys economic growth centers has drawn people from
neighboring towns and cities as well as other provinces. We have one of the highest numbers of
informal dwellers, but we also have one of the biggest relocation sites.
The Housing & Relocation is responsible for the implementation of the relocation program, cost
recovery program, community mortgage program and other housing related projects/concerns.
The Planning division prepares and facilitates plans and work program estimates as well as
implements/supervises/monitors construction and development of project areas. Subdivision
approval division evaluates, processes and recommends approval of residential plans pursuant to
PD 957, BP 220 and their implementing standards, rules and regulations.
Thus, to date, Bacolod has three major relocation sites located at Barangay Handumanan with an
area of 95 hectares with 5,028 beneficiaries, Fortune Towne in Barangay Estefania which is 5.9
hectares benefiting 665 families and in Vista Alegre-Granada consisting of two phases.
Phase I, Vista Alegre Granada relocation sites, has a total of 30 hectares with 1,800 residential
lots, 1,553 of which have been awarded to applicants with writ of demolition from the court.
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With the acquisition of the 58-hectare Arao Property adjacent to the relocation site at Vista
Alegre Granada, 5,030 residential lots are expected to be generated. Initial stage of
development is already underway made possible through the loan acquired from the Philippine
Veterans Bank.
The cost of the property of Phase II, Vista Alegre Granada which was previously owned by the
Arao Family, was at P220.00 per square meter and was bought by the City after Resolution No.
40, Series of 2010 was passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Located southeast of Bacolod
City with a radius of seven (7) kilometers from point of origin ( 0 km. pt: Provincial Lagoon),
the site is adjacent to the 36 hectares Abada-Escay properties, which is the Relocation Site I and
is now occupied by 1,533 families. Taking the route going Granada, the site can be reached via
public utility vehicles and tricycles.
The Relocation Site II is divided into five (5) phases. Phase I which has an area of fifteen (15)
hectares is now being developed by Alfies Construction Supply, Incorporated. As of the present
there are already 523 sub-lots ready to be occupied by qualified informal settlers.
But what has dramatically changed the complexion of things in the Granada-Vista Alegre
Relocation Sites is the completion of the concrete road from the Granada highway all the way to
the Abada-Escay area. What used to be a long and agonizing ride, now, has become a fast and
pleasant one. This development, to a large extent, will entice future relocatees. It has awarded
504 lots at Vista Alegre-Granada Relocation Site II (Arao Property). Total lots awarded since
2011 is 624.
The office has conducted site inspection of 1,487 illegal structures/structure owners with
ejectment cases and related concerns. It has issued 690 applications to potential beneficiaries and
evaluated 452 applicants for relocation. It has re-issued lot assignments to 52 awardees of
Handumanan Relocation Site and 11 awardees of Fortune Towne Relocation Site.

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City Health Office

The City Health Department is mandated to provide a comprehensive health care system for the
City's constituents. The Department pursues this objective in cooperation with government, non
government, national and international agencies. It also endeavors to provide preventive, curative
and rehabilitative health care services to constituents through various programs.
Table 31. Demographic Profile of City Health Personnel and Ratio to Population

Source: City Health Office, Bacolod City 2012

Indicators
Barangays
Brgy. Health Stations
Doctors
Dentists
Nurses
Midwives
Nutritionist
Medical Technologists
Sanitary Inspectors
Active BHWs

Number
Male Female Total
61
30
5
18
23
2
2
4
1
29
30
0
27
27
0
1
1
0
5
5
2
13
15
0
321
321

Ratio to Population
8,652
17,593
22,948
131,950
17,593
19,548
527,800
105,560
35,187
1,644

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There are 61 barangays in the City of Bacolod with 30 Barangay Health Stations. 23 doctors are
employed by the city along with 4 dentists, 30 nurses, 27 midwives, 1 nutritionist, 5 medical
technologists, 15 sanitary inspectors and 321 Barangay Health Workers. This list excludes the
private health professionals of the city.
Table 32. Environmental Indicators, CHO Bacolod City, 2012

Indicators
Households
HH w/access to improved or safe water supply
Level I
Level II
Level III
HH w/sanitary toilet facilities
HH w/satisfactory disposal of solid waste
HH w/complete basic sanitation facilities
Food establishment
Food establishment w/sanitary permit
Food handlers
Food handlers w/health certificate
Salt samples tested
Salt samples tested found (+) for iodine

Number
110,164
90,478
16,000
758
73,720
84,290
71,446
61,443
5,151
2,762
21,532
20,471
3,114
2,628

Percent
81.79
81.79
14.46
0.69
66.64
76.20
64.58
55.54
53.62
96.33
84.39

Table 27 shows the environmental indicators such as number of households, those with access to
safe water supply is about 81.79% or 90,478 households. Level III has the highest component
with 73,720 households or 66.64%. Level I at 14.46% has 16,000 households and Level II with
758 households comprises about 0.69%. Of the total 5,151 food establishment, about half or
53.62% have sanitary permit. 84.39% or 2,628 out of the 3,114 salt samples tested were found
positive for iodine.
Bacolod City Police Office
Bacolod City is generally peaceful with the conduct of local events such as the Bacoloadiat
Festival, MassKara Festival and national events such as the AZKALS vs. Mongolia and the
Philippine National Games with no recorded untoward incidents. For the period there is no
recorded bank robbery, terroristic attacks, media killing and hi-jacking incident.
The ideal police to population ratio is 1:500 and the minimum standard police to population ratio
is 1:927. Presently, Bacolod City Police Office has a total strength of 573 policemen (with 38
PCOs and 535 PNCOs). It has jurisdiction over ten (10) Police Stations and one (1) Public
Safety Company situated at Magsaysay St, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City.
LGU Bacolod City donated four (4) new patrol cars to the Chiefs of Police. For the
strengthening of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Mayor Leonardia donated
P1,000,000 worth of SWAT equipment and allotted P500,000 for SWAT training.
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Table 33. Bacolod City Police Stations, BCPO, 2012

Station
s
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Address
San Juan St.
19th Lacson St.
Brgy. Mandalagan
Brgy. Villamonte
Brgy. Granada
Brgy. Taculing
Brgy. Mansilingan

8 Brgy. Tangub
9 Brgy. Sum-ag
10 Brgy. Handumanan

Contact
Number
435-5001
434-8177
707-8058
708-1700
708-8291
468-0341
446-2802
4441593/7043133

707-8301

email address
ps1bcpo@yahoo.com
ps2bcpo@yahoo.com
bcpops3@yahoo.com
bcpops4@yahoo.com
pp5bcpo@yahoo.com
ps6bcpo@yahoo.com
policestation7@yahoo.com
ps8bcpo@yahoo.com
ps9bcpo@yahoo.com
zerpheus@yahoo.com/dx6vm@yahoo.com

The Table shows the different police stations located in the City of Bacolod with their contact
numbers, addresses and email addresses for ready reference of the citizens.
Table 34. Compaq Police Stations, BCPO, 2012
Compaq
PS 1
Brgy. 16
PS 4
PS 5
PS 6
PS 7

PS 8

PS 10

Location

New Government Center

Brgy. Alangilan
Libertad Public Market
Abada Escay, Brgy. Vista Alegre
Brgy. Pahanocoy
Brgy. Singcang - Airport
Goldenfield Commercial Complex,
Singcang
Prk. San Roque, Brgy.
Handumanan
Bangga Totong, Brgy. Felisa

Compaq Commander
SPO1 Melchor Villanueva
Pinsp. Ramon G.
Villanueva
PInsp. Nestor Castillo
PO2 Noli Pregil
SPO1 Exequiel Poblacion
PO1 Jose Bobby Solina
SPO1 Regie Ancheta
PO3 Miguelito Garque
PO2 Bobby Canal
PO3 Joel Casador

The different Compaq Police Stations of the City are shown on Table 29 with their respective
locations and Compaq Commanders.
2012 Best Practices:
1. Enhancement of Crisis Management Capabilities
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Diasater Preparedness
Motorized Anti-Street Crime Operatives (MASCO)
Police Integrated Patrol System (PIPS)
Establishment of Tourist Assistance Desk
Designation of Discipline Zones
Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams

Bacolod Traffic Authority Office

Table 35. Apprehension and Fines Collected, BTAO 2012
Apprehension
7,933 units PUJs
580 units trucks on truck van
413 private vehicles
26 units of taxi
403 units tricycles
1,854 motorcycles
31 persons of jaywalking

Fines Collected
P 974,053.00
239,950.00
69,550.00
2,600.00
113,400.00
382,130.00
3,200.00

Table 30 shows the enforcement of the Bacolod Traffic Authority as to apprehension and fines
collected from January December 2012. The highest collection comes from the Public Utility
Jeepneys with P974,053.00 followed by motorcycles with P382,130.00 and violations on truck
ban with P239,950.00.
Table 36. Issuance of Licenses, Stickers, etc and Amount Collected, BTAO 2012
Issuance
508 Trisikad Drivers License
735 taxi stickers
3,364 PUJ stickers
1,417 tricycle stickers
1,726 out of town PUJs
1,780 truck/van sticker
143 PUJ/motorcycles

Amount Collected
P50,800.00
303,188.00
1,387,650.00
506,577.50
1,294,500.00
979,000.00
39,200.00

As shown on the table above, total amount collected for Public Utility Jeepney stickers top the
list at P 1,387,650.00. Ranking second are revenues on out of town PUJs at P1,294,500.00 and
third are revenues on truck/van stickers at P979,000.00
The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office has conducted road safety seminar for high school and
elementary students, conducted seminar for tricycle drivers and operators, conducted refresher
seminar for all traffic enforcers, conducted consultation with school heads re: need for road
safety, signage and seminar, conducted seminar for erring drivers, continued working on seminar
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materials and enforcers handbook and conducted road safety seminar

students.

for NSTP of USLS

The engineering division takes charge of the repair and maintenance of traffic lights in 12
intersections, installation of vertical signages, painting of road markings in various city streets,
installation of railings along Araneta and Gatuslao St for anti jaywalking campaign and
installation of railings along Lacson St. for No Left Turn.
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
The Jail Management Services ensures the effective implementation of the custody and the
security measures as well as the decongestion program guarantees that the desired services are
handed down to our clients, the inmates.
The Alternative Learning System for the inmates backed up by the so called Guwardiya
Ko/Warden ko Titser Ko is mandated under RA 9195 mandated by the Education For All. All
Filipino citizens regardless of circumstances in life should be afforded with basic education. This
act is a saving grace to all those who are less fortunate in life like our brothers behind bars who
desire to receive education.
The establishment of the Male Dormitory Creative Outlet opened up avenue for the inmates to
showcase their craftsmanship and sell their finished products. Notably, by utilizing the
capital/financial support given by the city government, the inmates collectively produced
different designs and sizes of Christmas lantern and captivates the passing public. Free Christmas
lantern was given to different offices in the city. It was a sincere gesture of the management
closer to the city government and to various offices that played a vital role in their existence and
development while being incarcerated.
To improve the behavior, discipline and sense of responsibility of the inmates, it adopts program
such as orderliness and cleanliness inside the jail. The jail designates a focal person that
supervised the implementation of the program per group/dormitory. It is a holistic approach
towards total development of a person deprived of liberty.
A surprise inspection using greyhound is conducted in the quarters/dormitories and belongings of
the inmates to detect or to get rid of the jail of contrabands.
As of December 31, 2012, BCDJ Male Dormitory Male Population is 557. This is 5.9% higher
compared to last year with only 524. Despite paralegal efforts, the increase was due to massive
operation of the law enforcement agencies; apprehension of violators; and filing of appropriate
charges in court.
Table 37. Commitments, Release, Prisoners and Crime, BJMP 2012
Total Number of commitments
Total Number of release

317
284
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Below is the classification of 557 inmates/persons deprived of liberty:

Detainees with pending criminal cases
Sentenced Prisoners
City Prisoners
15
Insular Prisoners
18
As to crime committed (by percentage)
Index Crime
Murder
Non Index Crime
Drug Related 55%

524

80%

12%

Bureau of Fire Protection

The Bureau of Fire Protection was created by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to perform and be
responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on building, houses and
other structures, forest, land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships vessels docked at piers
or wharves anchored in major seaports, petroleum industry installations, Plane crashes and other
similar activities.
They are responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185) and other
related laws. Also they had the power to investigate all causes of fires and if necessary, file the
proper complaint with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction of the case.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is mandated to prevent and suppress destructive fires,
enforce fire-related laws and provide emergency medical and rescue services, which aims to be a
world-class fire protection agency working towards a public safety conscious society.
Table 38. Fire Operation and Fire Safety Enforcement, BFP 2012
Fire Operation
Arson Cases Filed
Total Number of Fire Calls
Estimated Damages
Injured
Casualties

none
274
P 19,478,531.48
4 civilian
2 civilian

Fire Safety Enforcement

Total Number of Establishments Inspected
Number of FSIC Issued
Fire Code Fees Collected
Number of Fire Drills
Number of Lectures

10,723
10,588
P 8,230,120.29
226
176

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The table above reveals 274 fire calls with 2 civilians as casualties and 4 civilians injured. A total
of P19,478,531.48 was recorded as estimated damages. On enforcement, there were 1,723
establishments inspected with 10,588 issued FSIC. Fire code fees collected was P8,230,120.29.
The office conducted 226 fire drills and 176 lectures.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
The Bacolod City Diaster Risk Reduction and Management Office was created per Executive
Order No. 04 Series of 2011. A Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
was organized per EO No. 05 Series of 2011 and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
System in the city was institutionalized per City Ordinance No. 532 Series of 2011 pursuant to
Republic Act 10121 otherwise known as Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Act of 2010.
It
also conducted
trainings/lectures
and
orientations,
information,
education
campaign/advocacies, and drills to various organizations such as different barangays, BACIWA,
etc. It also serves as secretariat for the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council. It is also responsible for weather monitoring and warning, emergency
response/monitoring, flood control program such as cleaning of drainage system along the
different flood prone areas of the city and gives administrative support to Patrol 117 Call Center.
It is also active in the massive clean up of the city.
The City of Bacolod has a functional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (DRRMC).
The members of the DRRMC conduct a regular meeting every quarter. Special and emergency
meetings are also conducted as the need arises. Bacolod City DRRM Office has a complete
personnel complement. It has procured different rescue equipment worth 65M for CY 2012.
These equipments are readily available in case of disaster. The office has conducted several
trainings and has provided technical assistance to the barangays in the formulation of their
BDDRM. Furthermore, evacuation centers are in place. Bacolod City has formulated its own
DRRM Plan and has allocated P56,250,000 for its implementation . All 61 barangays of Bacolod
City has also formulated their respective BDRRM Plan.
City Tourism Office
The City of Bacolod is a major tourist destination in Western Visayas. Not counting Boracay,
Bacolod has the most number of accommodation establishments and hotel rooms in the entire
region. The city capitalizes on this fact and on the modern facilities and conveniences for guests
that tourism has become one of the main contributory factors to the dynamism of the economy of
the city.
The city cashes in on the business potential it offers to investors such as those in the Business
Process Outsourcing (BPOs), its convention facilities and amenities for business events such as
those of the M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) market, the
heritage,lifestyle and cuisine it offers especially for the leisure seekers. Being a highly urbanized

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city, Bacolod serves as a point of entry for the adventure tourists who prefer the outskirts and
challenges of natural attractions such as lakes, mountains, rivers or deep sea diving.
Heritage or historical and tourist landmarks of the city includes few old and antillan homes, the
135-year old San Sebastian Cathedral, the modern aesthetically designed churches, the world
class gifts and housewares of the Negros Showroom, gourmet restaurants for the best of Bacolod
cuisine and the famous food trademark the Bacolod Chicken Inasal.
The biggest tourism asset of Bacolod City is the smiling and genuinely hospitable Bacoleos
with their lilting Ilonggo dialect and winsome smiles that have made Bacolod famous as the
City of Smiles. Seasonal attractions are the MassKara Festival which has now gained
worldwide fame and the Bacolaodiat, the citys own way of celebrating the Chinese New Year.
For the year 2011, a total of 439,843 foreign and domestic tourists were in Bacolod City as
compared to 2010 of 363,617. There are 2,805 hotel rooms in the City of Bacolod.
For the year 2011 the list of Tourism oriented and related establishments are as follows: 43
travel agencies, 11 hotels, 9 tourist inns, 11 pension houses, 4 lodging houses, 1 apartelle, 7
motels, 8 resorts, 7 massage parlors and spas, 8 car rental services, 10 ticketing outlets, 1 golf
club, 5 tour guides, 113 gift shops and pasalubong centers, 44 amusement centers, 8 department
stores and antique shops, 7 shipping lines and passenger terminals, 50 bars, sing-a-long and disco
houses, 87 restaurants, fast foods and refreshments, 19 coffee shops, 140 internet gaming, 1
casino, 4 tennis clubs and 5 bowling centers.
The City has an existing Tourism Cultural and Development Council (TCDC) that attends to the
tourism related activities of Bacolod.
Under the TCDC is the Bacolod City Tourism Office
created by virtue of City Ordinance No. 158 on February 7, 1996. The Bacolod City Tourism
Office (BCTO), a division administratively under the City Mayors Office became functional on
March 14, 1997 with the appointment of a Chief Tourism Operations Officer and the eventual
filling up of other positions provided for in the plantilla. This office attends to the different
tourism activities of the City.
A satellite office had been put up at the MassKara Office at San Juan Street .This provides,
brochures, and other tourism related informations for the tourists. .
The MassKara Festival which falls on October 19 draws a huge crowd of domestic and foreign
tourists, and brought millions of revenues for Bacolod. Other celebrations like the city fiesta on
January 20, the annual Santacruzan and Mayflower Festival also attract local and foreign
visitors. Bacolod has yet to come up with a museum housed in an ancestral house. The project
Barangay Branding was organized citywide. Visits and representation in other city fiestas and
organized cultural groups were also done by the city. The Best Tourism-Oriented LGU, a
regional award for program particularly in the area of tourism legislation and the meteoric rise in
tourism investments, particularly the growth of accommodation establishments, restaurants, and
other tourist facilities helped create a dynamic economy for Bacolod City. The Citys icon
festival, the MassKara, has been invited to participate not only in the province but even in the
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regions and neighboring cities and provinces in the Philippines and abroad have won awards and
have done promotional effort.
The Barangay Festivals Dance Showdown participated in by different Barangays in the city was
started last June 18, 2012 during the anniversary signing making Bacolod a charter city will soon
be another a tourist crowd drawer. This showcases different festivals of barangays celebrated
during their fiestas.
Apart from these, the promotion of Bacolod as MICE center of Southern Philippines shall
continue to be the thrust of the city. Participants and attendees of conventions and meetings
satisfied with the facilities and amenities Bacolod City offers shall continue to do the lip services
and shall circulate among friends and other organizations to keep coming back to Bacolod.
Must see tourist attractions and destinations in Bacolod are classified into:
1) Cultural - the Negros Museum, its blend of artwork and artifacts give insights into the past,
present and future of the province. It is also called the Sugar Museum because it houses bits,
pieces and artifacts that explain how the sugar industry found its way in Bacolod, became the
economic lifeblood, paintings and historical photos; Panaad Park and Stadium- a 25 hectare
park and sports complex with a rubberized oval tract and its considered one of the best in the
country site of national, regional. It hosted a few intentional sports competition; the Provincial
Capitol Building which was constructed on June 2, 1927 and considered as one of the most
beautiful and grandiose provincial capitol buildings in the Philippines and the Japanese War
Memorial Shrine at Rosario Heights Subdivision.

Considered another cultural attraction in the city is the Bacolod Government Center. Built in
2008 at the initiative of Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, the building now serves as the nerve center
of city government services, It has become the top spot for locals and tourists who find the
fountain with its esplanade, park, open space and a circle of greenery ideal for family outings,
health and wellness activities.
2)
Religious attractions to include the 120 year old San Sebastian Cathedral with its
interior is a combined Graceco Roman and Neo renaissance design; the century old Palacio
Episcopal, the Bishops House which was formerly the official residence of the Spanish
Governor General in the Island of Negros during the Spanish Era; Brgy. Sang Virgin Chapel it
features a 9 x 21 ft. altar mural made of 95 000 squares of shell mosaic depicting the Blessed
Virgin Mary in a Filipiniana holding the child Jesus; JPII Towers - a 7 storey tower landmark of
the historic visit of Pope John Paul II in Bacolod on February 20, 1981 located at the
Reclamation area. It houses relics, memorabilia, books and souvenir items of Pope John Paul II.
The top most floor gives one a breathtaking overview of the city. St. Jude Thaddeus the patron
saint of the hopeless and the desperate. This parish church and shrine started as a small chapel
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with a subdivision in Brgy. Alijis. The decision to a build a church for the increasing devotees of
the St. Jude became a reality with donation of 5,396 square meter lot of the family of Engr.
Mario Macainan while the design of the church was rendered free by Archt. Ramiro Garcia.
3)
Business attractions- this variety of business establishments that offer ideas and facts of
having good investments. The Showroom of Negros Products which has been declared by the
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotions as the No. 1 trade house in the Philippines; Bacolod
Showroom Pasalubong and Gift Shop located at the ground floor of the city Hall It showcases
the MassKara-based One Town One Product items of the members of the city cooperatives and
the RU Foundry and Mays Garden- the place started as a foundry shop and eventually turned
into an organic farm, a resort. A week end market and a restaurant that serves only the organic
products from the farm. The garden is a replete with a mini swimming pool, a 6 room inn,
horseback riding and a golf cart to bring you around the area.
Table 39. Sister/Friendship/Twin Cities, BCTO 2012.
Within the Philippines
Naga City
Mandaue City, Cebu
Iloilo City

Abroad
Kamloops, Canada
Long Beach, Florida
Keelung, Taiwan
Andong City, Republic of Korea
Daegu, Metro City, Republic of Korea

The City of Bacolod has established sister/friendship/twin cities nationally and internationally. In
the Philippines we have established 3 sister cities namely, Naga, Mandaue and Iloilo. Abroad we
have made friendship/twinning with 5 cities namely, Kamloops, Long Beach, Keelung, Andong
and Daegu.
Table 40. Tourism Related Awards, City Tourism Office, 2012
Year
2012
2011
2010

Award
Champion, MassKara Dance Inter-town Competition, Its Show Time
5th Place, Best Tourist Destination Pavillon City Category, Panaad sa
Negros
Best Colorful Costume
3rd Place, Float Competition, Panaad sa Negros
Best Peoples Choice
4th Place, Best Tourist Destination Pavillon City Category, Panaad sa
Negros
One of the Five Outstanding Festival Presentation during the Western
Visayas Tourism Assembly Parade of Festivals

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The City of Bacolod has received many awards such as Champion in popular noontime show Its
Showtime in the MassKara Dance Inter-town Competition. In 2011, it was adjudged as 5 th Place
Best Tourist Destination Pavillon City Category in the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival as well
as Best Colorful Costume. In 2010, we garnered 3 rd Place in the Float Competition of the Panaad
sa Negros Festival and 4th Place as the Best Tourist Destination Pavillion City Category. Also
on the same year it was recognized as one of the fice outstanding festival presentation during the
Western Visayas Tourism Assembly Parade of Festivals.
The MassKara Festival has repeatedly represented the country in some major festivals of Asia,
notably in the Chinggay Festival of Singapore in 1998, the Lunar Festival of Hongkong in 2001,
the International Tourism Festival of Shanghai on 2004, and in the Midosuji Festival Parade of
Osaka, Japan in 2005 emerging as the Champion in the foreign category and first award to be
given to a foreign participant in the 10-year history of that Japanese Festival.
In 2009 and 2010, MassKara also represented the Philippines at the International Mask
Dance Festival at Andong City, Republic of Korea. Sister cities between Bacolod and Andong
were forged.
Table 41. Handicrafts and Cottage Industry Tours/ Points of Interest, BCTO 2012
1.

MDS Ceramics
MDS Ceramics is one of the pioneering establishments that started the famous ceramics in
Negros Occidental.

2.

Anaware Ceramics/Handmade Gallery (Present Name)

Anita Feria, owner of the Anaware Ceramics/Handmade Gallery is another enterprising
lady who also pioneered in ceramics business in Bacolod City. The main factory can be
arranged for a visit, where one would be given an insight into the world of Ceramics
production.

3.

The Negros Showroom

The Negros Showroom is a one-stop showcase for practically all of the handicraft
industries and products of members of the Association of Negros Producers (ANP).

4.

Potteries at Pahanocoy
Like the ones found at Sitio Maninihon in the North of Bacolod, the Pahanocoy potteries
also display and put to exhibition the various clay products produced in this barangay
located 7 kms. south of downtown Bacolod.

5.

Bacolod City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office at the old Bacolod City
Hall features the products of Bacolod City from the barangays.
Table 42. Inventory of Tourist by Country of Origin 2007-2011, BCTO

Country/Nationality
1.Korea

2007
10,308

2008
12,243

2009
39,758

2010
67,091

2011
49,673
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2. USA
3. Japan
4.Canada
5.Germany
6. Australia
7. Great Britain/UK
8. China
9.Switzerland
10.Singapore
11.Sweden
12.Taiwan
13. Hongkong
14.New Zealand
15.Saudi Arabia
16.Thailand
17.Norway
18.Malaysia
19.Holland/Netherland
20.Spain
21. India
22.Austria
23.France
24.Italy
25.Belgium
26.Denmark
27.Kazakhstan
28.Finalnd
29.Indonesia
30.Ireland
31.Vietnam
32.Africa
33.Brazil
34.England
35.Brunei
36.Lebanon
37.Iceland
38.Russia
39.Mexico
40.Myanmar
41.Cyprus
42.Polland
43.Cambodia
44.Greece
45.Morocco
46.Iran
47.East Timor
48.Scotland
49.Laos
50.Argentina

8,113
5,211
2,497
2,309
2,015
1,310
1283
948
817
752
557
529
457
348
333
308
240
239
227
205
180
165
142
133
125
0
86
55
39
24
14
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1

7,991
3,266
2,691
1,752
2,007
1,118
1,272
548
1,066
277
388
629
452
732
586
277
124
235
301
448
449
589
241
337
217
167
116
89
5
149
3
4
21
14
0
0
319
0
6
14
7
6
3
0
22
0
0
0
1

6,282
2,094
917
1,121
1,648
702
1,485
401
569
179
295
284
99
544
390
418
221
209
190
407
276
369
144
285
178
46
72
109
6
97
0
96
1
1
0
0
190
0
5
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

5,947
3,930
1,529
331
1,681
486
914
93
470
27
191
203
180
145
233
30
280
66
82
202
26
107
43
70
36
33
20
39
6
40
16
0
0
0
0
0
189
0
0
0
6
3
0
0
0
0
0
4
0

5,071
3,770
1,376
1,307
1,524
1,258
2,674
192
705
288
403
1,957
69
562
360
169
301
254
252
295
107
214
84
227
293
130
37
134
21
65
0
6
0
16
0
21
698
1
21
0
6
19
4
0
14
0
0
15
0
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51.Turkey
52.Israel
Others
Total Foreign
Tourists
OFW
Domestic
Grand Total

1
1
6,351
46,354

0
2
11,704
52,863

0
0
14,731
74,729

0
1
16,723
101,484

1
7
11,290
85,874

14,128
242,832
303,314

13,180
269,758
335,801

14,997
248,084
335,809

37,769
224,364
363,617

32,834
321,135
439,843

Among the different foreign tourist arrivals its the Korean that registered the highest with
57.84% followed by USA with 5.91%. OFW comprises of 7.46% of the total tourist arrival while
domestic tourist is 73.01% and foreign tourists is 19.52%.
The peak season of tourist arrivals is during the month of October where Bacolod City is
celebrating the MassKara Festival.
Table 43. Inventory of Tourism Establishment, City Tourism Office, Bacolod City, 2011
Location

Name of Tourism
Establishment
Hiro Pension

Type of
Attraction
Man-made

Brgy.
Granada

Sta. Fe Resort

Man-made

Brgy.
Mandalagan

Westown Hotel

Man-made

Casa Amparo

Man-made

Kmas Pension

Man-made

Go Hotel

Man-made

Caribbean Waterpark
Resotel

Man-made

Brgy. Alijis

Brgy.
Singcang

Facilities

Ownership

Room accommodation (4),

convenience store
Room accommodation
(38), function hall, parking
lot, swimming pool,
gym/health club
Room accommodation
(35), function hall, bar,
coffee shop, business
center
Room accommodation
(13), function hall
Room accommodation
(35), restaurant, spa,
parking lot
Room accommodation
(108), parking lot,
restaurant, bar, pasalubong
shop, function hall, laundry
services
Room accommodation (32)
function hall, restaurant,
bar, swimming pool, spa,

Private
Sector
Private
Sector

Private
Sector

Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector

Private
Sector

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Brgy.
Taculing

Brgy.
Villamonte

Grand Regal Hotel

Man-made

Goldenfields
Kundutel

Man-made

Hotel Pagcor

Man-made

Mercenary Inn

Man-made

MO2 Days Inn

Man-made

Palmas del Mar

Man-made

Sugarland Hotel

Man-made

Luxur Place

Man-made

Citi Grand Inn

Man-made

Forest Park

Man-made

JP & D Hometel &

Apartelle

Man-made

Circle Inn

Man-made

G & V Pension

Man-made

rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(91), function hall, rent-acar
Room accommodation
(83), function hall,
swimming pool, bar, spa,
rent-a-acar
Room accommodation
(68), function hall,
swimming pool, restaurant
(3), bar/souvenir shop
Room accommodation
(22), bar
Room accommodation
(42), rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(55), function hall,
restaurant, bar, parking lot,
sports facilities
Room accommodation
(88), function hall (9),
restaurant, travel agency,
souvenir shop, swimming
pool
Room accommodation
(105), function hall,
swimming pool, souvenir
shop, parlor/barber shop
Room accommodation (20)
Function halls (7),
swimming pool, restaurant,
zoo, lagoon, parking lot
Room accommodation
(19), restaurant, laundry
services, souvenir shops
Room accommodation
(84), function hall,
swimming pool, rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(17), coffee shop

Private
Sector
Private
Sector

Private
Sector

Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector

Private
Sector

Private
Sector

Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector
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Omar Pension

Man-made

Room accommodation (42)

Tindalo Pension

Man-made

Room accommodation (90)

East Way Inn

Man-made

Room accommodation (26)

JP 227 Residences

Man-made

Pearl Manor

Man-made

Room accommodation
(25), restaurant, canteen,
souvenir shop
Room accommodation, bar,
business center, rent-a-car,
parking lot
Room accommodation (24)
Room accommodation
(33), function hall
Room accommodation
(100), function hall,
swimming pool, restaurant,
souvenir shop, business
center, clinic, rent-a-car,
barber shop
Room accommodation (80)

Brgy. 1

Travellers Inn
11 Bed & Breakfast
th

Brgy. 4

LFisher Hotel

LFisher Chalet
Tower
Pleasant Travellers

Brgy. 5

Belles Pension
Saltimboca Pension

Brgy. 7

Royal Am Rei

Brgy. 8

Sweet City Captel

Brgy. 10

Elvin Pension
Bacolod Pavilion
Hotel

Room accommodation
(16), function hall,
restaurant
Room accommodation
(14), rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(51), function hall, bar,
parking lot, swimming
pool, souvenir shop
Room accommodation
(32), restaurant, rent-a-car,
parking lot
Room accommodation
(20), parking lot
Room accommodation (10)
Room accommodation
(87), function hall,
restaurant, swimming pool,
parking lot

Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector
Private
Sector

LGU

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Bacolod Pavilion
Resort
Brgy. 11

The Suites at Calle

Nueva

Brgy. 12

Sea Breeze/LEC
Lodging

Brgy. 13

Sylvia Manor

Check Inn Hotel

Baldevia Pension
LD Pension
Westown Downtown
Brgy. 15

Bacolod Kings
Hotel

Brgy. 17

Pension Bacolod

Brgy. 21

Pension Bacolod

Brgy. 22

Business Inn

Brgy. 23
Brgy. 24

Rainbow Pension
Bascon Hotel
Northwest Inn

Brgy. 29
Brgy. 30
Brgy. 32

7R Residence Inn
Rositas Hometel
Tamera Plaza Inn

Room accommodation
(21), swimming pool,
restaurant, function hall
Room accommodation
(20), parking lot,
restaurant, laundry services
Room accommodation
(35), function hall, parking
lot, restaurant, rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(51), function hall, ,
restaurant, bar, souvenir
shop
Room accommodation (91)
Room accommodation
(31), parking lot
Room accommodation
(31), parking lot
Room accommodation
(42), parking lot
Room accommodation
(52), function hall, rent-acar, parking lot
Room accommodation
(67), function hall, parking
lot
Room accommodation
(66), restaurant, rent-a-car
Room accommodation
(67), function hall (3),
restaurant, bar, rent-a-car
Room accommodation (23)
Room accommodation
(15), function hall (2)
Room accommodation
(22), function hall, parking
lot, bar, restaurant, rent-acar
Room accommodation (30)
Room accommodation (21)
Room accommodation
(20), function hall, coffee
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Brgy. 33

Blue Roof Inn

Brgy. 36
Brgy. 37

Monic Pension
Ester Pension
OHotel

Brgy. 38
Brgy. 39

Star Plus
888 Pension
Abbies Pension
Mainstreet Pension
G & J Horizon
Planta Centro

Brgy. 40

Regency Plaza Inn

shop, restaurant, bar

Room accommodation
(18), parking lot
Room accommodation (27)
Room accommodation (22)
Room accommodation
(53), function hall, coffee
shop
Room accommodation (32)
Room accommodation (30)
Room accommodation (16)
Room accommodation (22)
Room accommodation (12)
Room accommodation
(82), function hall (2),
business center, rent-a-car,
barber shop, gym/health
club
Room accommodation
(42), parking lot
Room accommodation (6)

Mainstreet Pension

The City has sixty six (66) tourist establishments scattered in 30 barangays, 24 are located in the
rural barangays and 42 are located in the urban areas. Attractions are all man-made and 99% are
privately owned.
Table 44. Accessibility of Existing Tourism Establishments and Tourism Attraction, Bacolod
City Tourism Office, 2011
Name of
Establishment

Hotel Pagcor
LFisher Hotel
Luxur Place
Planta Centro
Business Inn
Circle Inn
Grand Regal
Goldenfields

Means of
Transportation

Distance
from
nearest
airport
(km.)

Distance
from
nearest
seaport
(km.)

Distance
from
National
Highway
(km.)

Pavement

Condition

Accesi
bility

Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land

25
20
25
25
21
22
25
25

3
2
3
2.5
3
4
2.6
3

0.50
0
0.99
0.40
0
0.50
0.41
0.50

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
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Kundutel
Sugarland Hotel
Sylvia Manor
Westown
Downtown
Westown Hotel
O Hotel
Bascon Hotel
GO Hotel
Pavillion Hotel
Check Inn Hotel
Northwest Inn
Royal Am Rei
Sea Breeze/LEC
Lodging
Tamera Plaza Inn
Bacolod Kings
Hotel
Bacolod Pension
Plaza
Baldevia Pension
Belles Pension
Casa Amparo
Citi Grand Inn
G & J Horizon
G & V Pension
Kmas Pension
Mercenary Inn
Omar Pension
Pearl Manor
Pension Bacolod
Regency Plaza
Inn
Saltimboca
Pension
Star Plus Pension
Tindalo Pension
Travellers Inn
11th Bed &
Breakfast
Elvin Pension
Ester Pension
Halili Inn
Pleasant
Travelers
LD Pension
Mainstreet

Land
Land
Land

25
23
23

3
1
1

0
0.05
0.05

Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land

19
23
23
18
22
20
25
23
23

3
2
1.5
1.5
0
2
0.3
2
2

0
0
0.05
0
1.5
0
0.05
0
0.05

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land

23
23

2
1

1.50
0.05

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Land

21

0.05

Paved

Good

1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land
Land

20
25
24
24
19
25
22
20
20
25
20
23

2.5
3
2.5
1.5
2.0
3
2.5
1
2
3
2
2

0
0.99
0.50
2
1.50
0.05
1
0.05
0
0.05
0
0

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land

22

2.5

Paved

Good

1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land

20
23
20
24

1
1.5
2
2

0.05
0.05
0
3

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land

22
25
23
20

0
2.5
2
1

1.5
0
0
0.05

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land

23
25

1
3

0.05
0

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6
69

Pension
Monic Pension
JP 227 Residence
Eastway Inn
JP & D Hometel
& Apartelle
Blue Roof Inn
The Suites at
Calle
Sweet City Captel
Rainbow Pension
Rositas Hometel
Bacolod Pavilion
Caribbean
Waterpark
Palmas del Mar
The Suites at
Calle
JP 227
Residences
East Way Inn
JP & D Hometel
& Apartelle
Sta. Fe Resort
New Govt.
Center
Brgy. sang Virgen
Negros Museum
Negros Forest
San Sebastian
Cathedral
Bacolod Public
Plaza
PANAAD Park
Marapara Golf
Club

Land
Land
Land
Land

23
20
21
20.5

2
1.6
1.7
1.5

0.05
0
0.02
0

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land

23
22

0.05
0.05

0.50
0.50

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land
Land

21
23
23
22
25

1
1.5
1.5
0
3

0.05
0.05
0.05
1.50
0

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land
Land

26
22

1
0.05

1
5

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Land

20

1.6

Paved

Good

1,6

Land
Land

21
20.5

1.7
1.5

0.02
0

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Land
Land

25
18

6
3

5
2

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Land
Land
Land
Land

19
20
20
20

3
1
1
0.50

0.02
0.01
0.01
0.02

Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved

Good
Good
Good
Good

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

Land

20.5

0.05

0.02

Paved

Good

1,6

Land
Land

26
21

6
3.5

3
1

Paved
Paved

Good
Good

1,6
1,6

Bacolod City has 69 existing tourism establishments and attractions are accessible to all kinds of
land transportation. Distance from the airport is less than 25 km. while seaport is more or less 3
km. and good condition paved roads. Note: 1 Accessible all year round by ordinary vehicle, 6
served by regular transport services (Jeepney, tricycle, bus).
Table 45. Facilities in Existing Tourism Establishments and Market Catered, BCTO 2011
Tourism
Establish

Af

Ff

Facilities Present
Cf
Mf
Ef

s/f

Others

No. of
employ

Markets Catered
Loc Nat Inter
al
l
nl

70

ments
(Hotels
1.Hotel
Pagcor

2.LFisher
Hotel (1st
class)

Chalet
Tower
3.Luxur
Place Hotel

4.Planta
Centro
Bacolod
(Standard)

5.Business
Inn
(Standard
Class)

6.Circle
Inn
(Standard
Class)

ees
68
rooms
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
100
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot

80
rooms
105
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
(100
cap.)
82
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
(80-90
cap)
67
rooms,
parkin
g lot

84
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center
Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne, fax

Clin
ic

Restaur
ant

Souveni
r shop,
bar

Conventi
on hall,
casino,
laundry,
service
van

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Clin
ic

Restaur
ant

Souveni
r Shop

Conventi
on Hall,
parlor/ba
rber
shop,
rent-acar, van,
laundry
service

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant

Souveni
r Shop

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant

Conventi
on hall,
Gym/hea
lth club,
rent-acar

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant, bar

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant

Function
hall,
rent-acar,
laundry
service
Function
hall,
rent-acar, van,
laundry

152

Conventi
on hall,
parlor/ba
rber
shop,
laundry,
van

31

23

71

7.Grand
Regal
Hotel
(Standard
Class)

8.Goldenfi
elds
Kundutel
(Standard
Class)

9.Hotel
Alhambra
(Standard
Class)
10.Sugarla
nd Hotel
(Standard
Class)

11.Sylvia
Manor
(Standard
Class)

12.West
Town
Hotel
(Standard
Class)
13.Go
Hotel
(Standard
Class)

parkin
g lot
91
rooms,
parling
lot (70
capacit
y)
83
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
(80
capacit
y)
31
rooms,
parkin
g lot
88
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
(30
capacit
y)
51
room,
parkin
g lot
(25
capacit
y)
35
rooms,
parkin
g lot
108
rooms,
parkin
g lot

service
Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center
Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Telepho
ne, Fax

Function
hall,
rent-acar,
laundry
service,
van
Function
hall,
rent-acar, spa,
service
van,
laundry
service

125

Service
van

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
, Fax

Restaur
ant

Souveni
r shop

Function
hall,
travel
agency,
van,
laundry
service

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Restaur
ant, bar

Souveni
r shop

Function
hall, van,
laundry
service

Telepho
ne, Fax

Restaur
ant, bar

Telepho
ne,
Wifi

Restaur
ant, bar
(tenant)

Non
operati
onal as
of 2012
70

55

Function
hall

Pasalub
ong
shop

Function
hall,
laundry
service

33

72

14.OHotel
(Economy
Class)

53
rooms
parkin
g lot

15.Bascon
Hotel
(Economy
Class)
16.Check
Inn Hotel
17.MO2
Days Inn
(Economy
Class)
18.Northw
est Inn
(Economy
Class)

15
rooms

91
rooms
32
rooms,
parkin
g lot
22
room,
parkin
g lot
(20
capacit
y)

19.Royal
Am Rei
(Economy
Class)

32
rooms,
parkin
g lot
(15
capacit
y)

20.Sea
Breeze/LE
C
(Economy
Class)
21.Tamera
Plaza Inn
(Economy
Class)
22.Bacolod
Pavilion
Hotel
(Standard
Class)

23.West

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet
Telepho
ne, Fax

Telepho
ne, Fax
Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet
Telepho
ne, Fax,
Wifi,
Internet

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Coffee
shop

Function
room,
van

Restaur
ant,
coffee
shop

Function
rooms,
laundry
service
Spa

22

21

20

16

36

15

Rent-acar

Restaur
ant, bar

Funtion
room,
rent-acar, van
(2),
sedan
(2),
laundry
service
Function
room,
rent-acar,
laundry
service,
sports
facilities
Function
rooms

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet

Restaur
ant

35
rooms,
parkin
g lot

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet

Restaur
ant

20
rooms,
parkin
g lot
87
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
42

Telepho
ne, Fax,
Wifi,
Internet
Telepho
ne,
FaxWif
i,
Internet

Restaur
ant

Restaur
ant

Function
hall,
service
van

Telepho

Coffee

Function

73

Town
Downtown

rooms,
parkin
g lot

ne, Fax,
Wifi,
Internet

1.Bacolod
Kings
Hotel

52
room,
parkin
g lot

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet

2.Bacolod
Pension
Plaza

66
room,
parkin
g lot
(20
capacit
y)
31
rooms,
parkin
g lot
(15
capacit
y)
14
rooms,
parkin
g lot (8
capacit
y)
16
rooms,
parkin
g lot (4
capacit
y)
12
rooms
17
rooms,
parklin
g lot
(7)
32
rooms,
parkin
g lot
22
rooms
42

shop

hall,
service
van

TOURIST INN

3.Baldevia
Pension

4.Belles
Pension

5.Casa
Marabella

6.G & J
Horizon
7.G & V
Pension

8.Kmas
Pension

9.Mercenar
y Inn
10.Omar

Foreig
n
exchan
ge,
busine
ss
center

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Internet

Restaur
ant

Function
room,
rent-acar,
laundry
service
Function
roo, renta-car,
van,
laundry
service

24

Telepho
ne, Fax

Function
room

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Rent-acar, van
coaster,
laundry
service

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Function
room

Telepho
ne, Fax
Telepho
ne, Fax

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Intenet
Telepho
ne
Telepho

3
Coffee
shop

Restaur
ant

Spa,
laundry
service

Bar
7

74

Pension
11.Pearl
Manor

rooms
22
rooms,
parkin
g lot

ne
Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

12.Pension
Bacolod

67
rooms,
parkin
g lot (5
capacit
y)
42
rooms,
parkin
g lot
(50
capacit
y)
30
rooms
51
rooms,
parkin
g lot
(15
capacit
y),
swimm
ing
pool
32
rooms

Telepho
ne, Fax

90
rooms
24
rooms,
parkin
g lot
9
rooms,
parkin
g lot
20
rooms,
parkin
g lot
20

13.Regenc
y Plaza Inn

14. 888
Pension
15.Saltimb
oca
Pension

16.Star
Plus
Pension
17.Tindalo
Pension
18.Travelle
rs Inn

19.7R
Residence
Inn
20.Citi
Grand Inn

21.The

Bar

Function
room,
Rent-acar,
laundry
service
Function
room

11

Telepho
ne
Telepho
ne

Telepho
ne

Restaur
ant

Telepho
ne, Fax

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Bar

Telepho
ne

Telepho

Souveni
r shop

Function
room,
laundry
service

Laundry
service

Restaur

Laundry

10

75

Suites at
Calle
Nueva

rooms,
parkin
g lot

ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

1. 11th Bed
&
Breakfast

33
rooms,
parkin
g lot (7
capacit
y)
10
rooms
22
rooms
40
rooms
16
rooms

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

27
rooms,
parkin
g lot (4
capacit
y)
19
rooms

Telepho
ne, Fax

ant

services

PENSION HOUSES

2.Elvin
Pension
3.Ester
Pension
4.Pleasant
Travelers
5.LD
Pension

6.Monic
Pension

7.JP &D
Hometel &
Apartelle
8.JP 227
Residences

9.East Way
Inn

25
rooms,
parkin
g lot
26
rooms

10.Sweet
City Captel

26
rooms

11.Poloys
Pension

16
rooms,
parkin
g lot
(15

Telepho
ne
Tephon
e
Telepho
ne
Telepho
ne

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax
Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax
Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet
Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet
Telepho
ne

Meeting
room,
laundry
service

11

11

Restaur
ant

Restaur
ant

Restaur
ant,
canteen

Function
room,
laundry
service
Service
van,
Rent-acar

Laundry
services,
souvenir
shop
Souvenir
shop

Laundry
services

76

12.Rainbo
w Pension
13.Rositas
Hometel
Pension
14.Blue
Roof Inn
1.Bacolod
Pavilion
Resort

2.Caribbea
n
Waterpark
Resort

3.Palmas
del Mar

4.Sta. Fe
Resort

5.Dodoys
Eco Resort

capacit
y)
17
rooms
19
rooms

Telepho
ne
Telepho
ne

Restaur
ant

21
rooms

Telepho
ne

Pasalubo
ng center

21
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
32
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
55
rooms,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot
(60
capacit
y)
38
rooms,
parkin
g lot,
swimm
ing
pool
37
room,
swimm
ing
pool,
parkin
g lot

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Coffee
shop
RESORT
Restaur
ant

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Fucntion
hall,
laundry,
service
van

Restaur
ant

Function
hall,
laundry,
service
van

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Restaur
ant, bar

Function
hall,
rent-acar, van,
laundry
service

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Restaur
ant, bar

Telepho
ne,
Wifi,
Fax,
Internet

Restaur
ant

Function
hall,
servicev
an,
laundry,
gym/heal
th club
Function
hall,
bowling,
billiards,
shooting
range,
mini zoo

77

Accommodation facilities, financial, communications, medical, eating, shopping facilities and

others like recreation, travel and tours and the like are all present in Bacolod Citys existing
tourism establishments. These establishments and facilities can accommodate the influx of
visitors even during the peak season of their arrivals with a total of 2,387 available rooms.
Table 46.Inventory of Tourism Support Facilities and Services, BCTO 2011
Barangay
1

Accomodation
Facilities
Pearl Manor,
Travelers Inn,
11th Bed &
Breakfast
LFisher,
Pleasant
Travelers

Belles Pension,
Saltimboca
Pension

Royal Am Rei

Sweet City

Restaurant

Travel Agency

J-Jobs Resto & Family Travel &

Grill, LKaisei
Tours, Swip
Restaurant,
Travel, Inc.,
LSea Dimsum,
Negros Travel
Papa Pepes
Agency
Pizza, Pepes
Grill
Bottles
Alchrome
Restaurant,
Travel & Tours,
Chicken House, Vicky Travel &
European Food
Tours,
Restaurant,
Kimberworld
Italia
Travel & Tours,
Restaurant,
Hermes Travel,
Korean Grill
World Connect
Restaurant,
Travel, Expedia
Musho, New
Travel Center,
Inaka
Lopues Travel
Restaurant,
Center, Viaje
Pendys Snack
Negrense
Bar
Bobs Main,
Starwing Travel,
Imays, Butot
Jaunts &
Balat, Uma
Journey,
Tratoria, Melys
Enhance Visa
Garden
Services,
Kabankalan City
Travel & Tours

Transport

R.A. Transport
Service

78

Captel
9

10

Apollo
Restaurant, Mai
Pao Teahouse,
Kau-kau
Hawaiian Grill
Elvin Pension,
Bacolod
Pavilion Hotel,
Bacolod
Pavilion Resort

Travel Experts
Center,
Dreammakers,
Holiday & Tours

11

12

Sea Breeze/LEC
Lodging, Poloys
Pension

13

Sylvia Manor,
Check Inn
Hotel, Baldevia
Pension, LD
Pension, West
Town
Downtown

Chicken Deli,
Fresh &
Famous,
LKaisei
Restaurant,
Max
Restaurant,
Pizza Hut, RaiRai Ken
Restaurant,
Shakeys,
Yellow Cab,
casa Ilongga

17

The Travel
Lounge, Jiggers
Travel & Tours,
Island Trip
Travel Agency
SN Travel
House, T3 Trips,
Ticket & Tours,
Todd Travel
Sales, Bacolod
Travel & Tours,
Travel Experts,
Silverwind
Travel & Tours

Lopues Travel
Center, MJIGs
Travel Services

14
15

GSF World
Travel, Gwyn
Travel & Tours

DLRS Travel,
Inc.
Bacolod Kings
Hotel
Pension Bacolod

Apollo

Aero Tours &

79

Restaurant
Chicken Deli

18

21
22
23
24
26
29
30
32
33
36
37

38
39
40

Granada
Mandalagan

Mansilingan

Bacolod Pension
Plaza
Business Inn

Travel
Isla Negrense,
larks Travel &
Tours

Chowking
Time Out
Restaurant

Rainbow
Pension
Bascon Hotel,
Northwest Inn
Eloisa Q
7R Residence Inn

Rositas
Hometel
Tamera Plaza
Inn
Monic Pension
Ester Pension
OHotel, Halili
Inn, Star Plus
Pension
G & J Horizon
Planta Centro
Bacolod
Regency Plaza
Inn, Mainstreet
Pension
Sta. Fe Resort
West Town
Hotel, Casa
Amparo, Kmas
Pension, GO
Hotel

Apollo
Restaurant
Filipiniana
Travel & Tours

Chicken House,
Pizza Hut,
Hoshi Japanese
Food, K &
Korean Grill,
Casa Ilongga,
Seven Algra
Borj
K & R Korean
Grill, Tamarind
Thai Soul

Expedia Travel
Services. The
Travel Lounge,
Inc., Lopues
Travel & Tours

Mab Rent a Car

B. Antiqueo
Rent a Car

80

Singcang

Taculing
Villamonte

Hotel Pagcor,
Aboys
MO2Days Inn,
Restaurant,
Mercenary Inn,
Chicken Deli,
Prominence Inn,
Casa Ilongga,
Grand Regal
Bigbys Caf &
Hotel,
Restaurant,
Goldenfields,
DRosa Pub &
Kundutel,
Restaurant, Eric
Sugarland Hotel, Zone Spareribs,
Isadoras Place,
Sipango,
Palmas del Mar,
Kuidauri
Caribbean
Yakiniku, MO2
Waterpark
Restobar, LSea
Dimsum, Pizsas
Food
Corporation,
Pizza O
Restaurant
Luxur Place,
Citi Grand Inn
Circle Inn, Omar Bobs Jr., Bobs
Pension, Casa
Restaurant,
Marabella, G & Chicken House,
V Pension,
Rolis Diner,
Tindalo Pension, New Natures
JP 227
Hotpot, TingResidences, JP
tings Native
& D Hometel,
Food, melys
Eastway Inn
Garden, Mix
Corporation,
Sanders Coffee
Shop &
Sausages

Dcor Travel
Agency,
Filipiniana
Travel & Tours,
Lands Air Tours
& Travel

Mariano Untalan
Rent a Car, Mecca J
Rent a Car, Topstar
Rent a Car, Voyage
Sans Services,
Carefree Travel
Company

Nyala Rent a Car

Lopues Travel
& Tours

Khrizas Rent a Car

Tourism support facilities and services are mostly present in Barangays 5 and12 in the urban
areas and Barangay Singcang and Villamonte in the rural areas. These barangays are within the
range of central business district.

81

Table 47. Cultural & Tourism Activities/Festivals, BCTO 2011

Activity
1.Feast of San
Sebastian
2.Bacolaodiat
3. Panaad sa Negros

4.Bacolod Inasal
Festival

5.Santacruzan

6.Independence Day

7.Philippine Korea
Day

8.MassKara Festival

9.Bacolod Charter
Day
Bacolod City
Government
Employees Day
11.Bacolod Chorale
Competition

Description
An
activity
of
San
Sebastian Cathedral in
honor of its Patron Saint
City activity celebration of
the Chinese New Year
Festival of all festivals in
the Province of Negros
Occidental
1st activity in Bacolod for
2009 which showcase that
chicken inasal is a delicacy
in Bacolod
A project of Bacolod City
Cultural Foundation with
City Tourism Office & the
City Mayor
Celebration
to
commemorate
the
Philippine Independence
1st activity in 2009 to
promote friendship between
Philippines and Korea & let
Koreans experience the
citys hospitality
World renowned tourism
event in Bacolod which
features MassKara street
dance
competitions,
carnivals,
electric
MassKara, beauty pageant,
etc.
City charter celebration
with the colorful parade
An activity that started in
1992 which showcases the
city employees talents
Christmas
chorale
competition

Frequency of
Activity
yearly

Duration of Activity

yearly

3 days

yearly

3rd week of April

once

May (1st in 2009)

yearly

May

yearly

June 12

yearly

August 15 (1st in
2009)

yearly

Oct. 1-18

yearly

June 19

yearly

June

yearly

December

January 20

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12.Adopt & Light a

Tree & Christmas
chorale competition

NGOs/Pos adopt a tree for

lighting at the Bacolod
Public
Plaza.
Cultural
presentation is showcasing
the talents of Bacolodnons

yearly

December 8 to
January 5

Cultural and tourism activities/festivals of Bacolod city are all on a yearly or annually held
activities. Its the MassKara Festival and adopt and light a tree/nightly choral that runs for 2 to 3
weeks. The rest are on a one day activity.
Table 48. Local Revenue and Employment by Tourism Activities, BCTO 2007-2011
YEAR

LOCAL REVENUE

EMPLOYMENT

INCREASE/DECREASE

Year 1 2007

273,189,142.18

6,909

Year 2 -2008

293,082,752.50

4,936

19,893,610.32

Year 3 2009

115,112,244.89

3,670

-177,970,507.61

Year 4 2010

P188,453,981.53

2,473

73,341,736.64

Year 5 2011

P398,946,216.23

1,658

210,492,234.70

Table 49. Lists of Tourism Related Facilities and Sites, BCTO 2011
Brgy.

Resort

Park

Alangilan

(Spring
Resort)
Bocalbocal,
Buro-buro,
Monterey,
Perfect
Spring
Resort,
Mountain
Breeze,
Dodoys
Ecological,
Bonnin,

Tree park
with clonal
area of
DENR 6

Badminton

Heritage
Site

Tennis
Court

Golf
Course

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Granada

Taculing
Singcang

Punta
Taytay

Mandalagan
Montevista
Pahanocoy
Tangub

Ong,
Bantug
Resort
Sta. Fe
Resort,
USLS Eco
Park, Sause
Resort
Forest Park

Villamonte
Urban Brgy.

Forest Park

Japanese
Shrine

Caribbean
Park,
Palmas del
Mar
(Beach
Resort)
Rojas,
Villarosa,
Shelton,
Orola,
Palma,
Alcala,
Monsignor
Rivas
Eco garden
PHHC
Pahanocoy
Beach
Tangub
Beach
Resort

Mansilingan
Bata

USLS Eco
Park

Panaad
Park
Stone
House
Aquatic
Resort
Bacolod
Pavilion

Marapara

Negros
Forest,
Capitol
Lagoon,
Public

Pohang
Gym,
Arrows

Montalvo
Tennis
Court
(Brgy. 39)
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Plaza,
Rizal Park

Department of Social Services and Development

The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), a social welfare agency mandated
to ameliorate the living conditions of the needy segment of the population through social welfare
services which include programs, projects on Children Needing Special Attention (CNSP) and
Youth Welfare, Family (Dysfuntional) and Community Welfare, Womens Welfare, Welfare of
the Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons, Community Based Rehabilitation Programs
for Mendicants, etc.
It is also tasked at coordinating services of all public and private social welfare institutions, It
also managed all public child-caring institutions and the provision of child welfare services.
The Department of Social Services and Development as a welfare agency bridges the Local
Government Unit and the people. Its goal is to bring the required government programs and
services to the people for a better living.
For the year 2012, the department has served 42,093 clients through the following clientele
category with various services implemented through our service providers.
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. 3,572 qualified recipients coming from various
barangays of Bacolod City have continuously availed the financial assistance from the national
government through DSSD amounting to P30,952,300.00.
Bags of blessings. 500 indigent families from various barangays of Bacolod City received bags
of blessings from Metrobank Foundation last January 28, 2012. Each bag contains: 10 kilos rice,
1 pack Oishi snacks (10 kinds), 1,300 ml. condensed milk, 2,425 grams sardines, 2,390 grams
pork & beans, 2,210 grams corned beef, 2,130 grams pancit canton, 355 grams noodles, 1 kilo
sugar and 1,100 grams instant coffee. A total of P500,000.00 were allocated for this activity.
Each client received P1,00.00 worth of grocery.
The Women Crisis Center has served 56 victims of Violence Against Women and Children
(VAW-C) such as battered wife, battered live-in partner, physically abused, victims of
lasciviousness, women seeking legal assistance for custody of children & financial support of
children, abandoned, victim of emotional/verbal harassment and other women in crisis situation.
The center has also served children raped and other children in difficult circumstances.
Social Development Center. 508 street children in conflict with the law (CICLs, 405 boys &
103 girls) were placed at the center for residential care/temporary shelter and protective custody.
Out of 508, 16 have court cases. They were also extended services such as: protective
custody/food subsistence, capability building & values education, admission & pre-discharge
counseling, intake interview/guidance/data gathering, practical skills development (belt making
& hanging plant holder), court related services & spiritual enhancement. A budget of
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P936,000.00 was provided by the City Government for food substinence of the children. Aside
from the honorarium of 15 houseparents at P6,149/month each.
The following are the staff assigned at the Social Development Center:
Social Worker
Houseparent supervisor
Intake supervisor
Cook
Encoder
Houseparents
Policemen
POSO

3
1
1
1
1
15
2
2

Street Children. 30 street children and children of mendicants were served by our street
educator along the cathedral, plaza, markets and other public places where the street children
stay of their time. They were gathered by our street educator and conducted services such as:
intake interview/guidance/data gathering, home visit/counseling/follow up schooling, referred to
Alternative Learning System (ALS), advocacy on personal hygiene, rights of the child, antimendicancy law and referred family for bags of blessings.
Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA). 266 minors traveling abroad (MTA) witht heir parents (214
mothers and 187 fathers) had applied and facilitated an issuance of travel clearance/parental
permits for their minors traveling abroad accompanied by somebody other than their parents
through the DSWD Region VI Office.
Supplemental Feeding. 4,646 needy pre-schoolers availed the feeding program of the DSWD
amounting to P 6,690,240.00. The feeding program is good for 120 days and on-going. 120
needy pre-schoolers of 4 day care centers of Mandalagan have been identified as beneficiaries of
Makulay and Buhay Feeding also through the DSWD. The feeding is good only for 156 days
and the amount allocated was P240,000.00
Donations: 65 day care center workers have received the amount of P94,000.00 from RGG
Sports Center, P63,000.00 from Negros Sportsmen, Inc. and P53,500.00 from New Negros
Coliseum with a total of P210,500.00. This is to support their program media materials, repair of
tables & chairs, comfort rooms, fences, repainting of wall and ceiling and other needs of the
center.
Early Childhood Development Program. 8,279 needy pre-schoolers 3-4 years old coming
from 115 day care centers and 884 malnourished children 0-below 3 years old served by 26
Child Development Workers have benefited the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)
Program. Other services extended by our Child Development Workers were; supervised
neighborhood play, parent-child sessions, referrals for medical and supplemental feeding. On the
other hand, our Day Care Workers conducted the monthly weighing and monitoring of the
childrens nutritional status and given supplemental/complimentary feeding through the DSWD
and other concerned NGOs and private persons. Referral services were also facilitated by them
to NPS like medical/dental check-ups, vitamins supplementation, immunizations and deworming
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at the Barangay Health Centers and medical missions conducted. Out of the 8,279 needy preschoolers, 2940 were recognized last March 19-30, 2012.
Youth. 1,318 youth, 778 out-of-school and 540 in-school have been identified, organized by our
social workers through our youth coordinators and extended services such as: orientation on
Unlad Kabataan Program (UKP), practical skills development, balik eskwela, youth advocacy
and organized Movement for Anti-Trafficking Advocate (MATA).
Senior Citizen. 138 senior citizens ages 78 and up who have no pensions either in SSS/GSIS
and have no children abroad have been identified and availed social pensions from the national
government through the Pantawid Pamilya Program of DSWD. They received P500.00/month
for one year given quarterly. P828,000.00 was released for this program. 3,222 senior citizens
have availed the senior citizens ID cards for them to avail the Magna Carta for Senior Citizens.
2,539 senior citizens (2,500 old and 39 new) have been continually using the Nuga Best Thermo
Accupressure/Five Ball and Diet Pad Treatments.
Veterans Welfare Allowance. 397 World War II Veterans or their surviving spouse received a
quarterly assistance from the LGU in the amount of P1,580,000.00 thereby giving them
P1,000/quarter.
Elderly Week Celebration. 850 Senior Citizens attended and celebrated the Elderly Week last
October 1-7, 2012 with activites such as parade, cultural presentations, medical consultation,
booth (selling project), fund raising project. A budget of P160,000.00 was released for this
project.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). 15 persons with disabilities have availed the free
wheelchairs from Hon. Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and Hon. Mayor Evelio Bing R.
Leonardia. 230 persons with disabilities attended the National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week last July 17-23, 2012 with the activities such as: cultural presentation,
symposium, angel walk and skills training. 150 hearing impaired joined the mini sportsfest at
SPED Center last November 15, 2012. While 200 attended International Day of Disabled
Persons at Robinsons Place Bacolod Photo Exhibit. A budget of P72,000.00 was released by the
City Government to support the NDPR Week Celebration. 34 blind families from Home for the
Blind received a monthly ration of P12,500.00 from the City Government for their rice subsidy
and other basic needs in the amount of P150,000.00 annually. Social protective services were
availed by them thru the direction of the social worker assigned.
Anti-Mendicancy Consciousness Week was celebrated last August 27-31, 2012 with the
themeMga Utod ko sa Dalan Ngaaaa Naga Pakilimos, Responsibilidad Ko! The objective of
this activity is to continually arouse public awareness on the citys problem. Likewise, to
understand the plight of the mendicants, thereby providing them with appropriate services to
improve their well-being to become useful, productive and contributing members of the society.
63 anti-mendicancy task force staff and 23 barangay residents of Cabugwason, Mansilingan
availed advocacy/information dissemination on Anti-Mendicancy Law/RA 1563. 310 children of
mendicants received supplemental feeding at the BAYS Center.

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Internally Displaced Persons. 5,000 indigent constituents of Bacolod City received a Share a
Meal/Pamaskua 2012 from the local government last December 24 & 28, 2012 at the BAYS
Center. This was made possible by the joint efforts of the Public Assistance and Affairs Division
(PAAD). Sectoral Concerns and Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD)
offices. An amount of P762,792.50 was released for this project. Each package contains rice,
noodles, beef loaf, Vienna sausage and corned beef. 17 individuals in crisis situation from 12
barangays availed financial assistance for their medical needs from the city government
amounting to P73,000.00. 75 fire victim families have received financial assistance for shelter
from the city amounting to P246,500.00. 1,264 individuals in crisis situation were extended
social case summary for referrals to institutions for their financial, burial and medical needs.
4,488 clients from the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH)
have availed medical assistance in the form of medicines, laboratories, X-rays, blood and
patients bill out of the City Government Bulig Ini Nga Gugma BING amounting to
P8,174,203.50.
Cash for Work. 113 internally displaced persons have availed of the cash for work from the
DSWD at P2,080.00 per person amounting to P235,040.00 per person amounting to
P235,040.00. They have to attend 10 days capability building activities and community
volunteerism like clean and green and so forth.
The Local Government Unit (LGU) thru the Department of Social Services and Development
(DSSD) provided subsidies to 11 institutions/facilities that cater to children, youth, women, older
persons with disabilities and special needs such as: Fray Luis Amigo Hospital, Bacolod City
Mental Health Care Center, Paglaum Drug Reach Foundation, NORFI, VRHD, Holy Family
Home, St. Marys Home for the Aged, Holy Infant Nursery, St. Vincent Home for the Aged,
Bacolod Girls Home and Home for the Blind.
Urban Basic Services Division
The Urban Basic Services Division under the Office of the City Mayor had been tasked to
coordinate and implement the Citys Nutrition Program.
There were 56 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, 4 were newly hired for this year. There were four
teams organized by the City Nutrition Committee to regularly monitor and evaluate the BNS
performance and the Barangay Nutrition Program implementation. The evaluation team were
composed of CHO, DSSD and UBSD.
Operation Timbang 2012 was conducted in 61 barangays from January to March by the
Barangay Nutrition Scholars with the assistance of the BHWs and the CDWs in coordination
with the Health and Nutrition personnel. A total of 58,601, 0-6 years old preschoolers were
weighed.
Table 50. Rate of Underweight and Severely Underweight, UBSD 2012
Nutritional
Status

No. of
beneficiaries Underweight

As of December 2012
Severely
% Normal

Total
88

Underweight
Severely
underweight
TOTAL

(Start of
feeding Jan.
2012)
2,847
708

Underweight
894
272

31
38

175

25

1,953
261

69
27

2,847
708

3,555

1,166

33

175

2,214

62

3,555

The table shows that there were 2,847 underweight and 708 severely underweight preschoolers
identified during the OPT January March 2012. A total of 3,555 preschoolers were given
INSUMIX feeding three times a week. At the end of the feeding, out of 2,847 underweight
preschoolers, 894 maintained to be underweight or 31%. 1,953 improved to normal nutritional
status or 69%. Out of the severely underweight preschoolers, 272 or 38% improved to
underweight, 175 severely underweight or 255 maintained the status and 261 rehabilitated to
normal status.
Table 51. Stocks, Production and Distribution of Insumix, UBSD 2012
Stocks
Insumix, 1K
Sugar, 1K
Milk, Evaporated,
370ml
Choco, 1K

Production
7,192
4,539
4,448

Distribution
6,923
4,492
3,971

Balance
269
47
477

220

208.25

11.75

For the year 2012, January to December a total of 7,192 kilos of INSUMIX was produced. To
compliment the feeding 4,539 kilos of sugar, 4,448 tins of evaporated milk and 220 kilos
of choco powder was packed/ produced.
A total of 6,923 kilos of INSUMIX was distributed to the underweight and severely underweight
Pre schoolers of 61 barangays, 4,492 kilos of sugar, 3,971 tins of 370ml evaporated milk and
208.25 kilos of choco powder was given to the beneficiaries to compliment the INSUMIX.
For the school year 2012 2013 the Department of Education and the City of Bacolod thru
UBSD Nutrition Office started again the Nutripan sa Paaralan Feeding. There were 10 Public
Schools with 1,500 school children in Grade 1 3, identified to be underweight and severely
underweight. They were beneficiaries of the feeding
The schools are the following with their respective number of school children
Table 52. Schools Given Insumix Feeding and Number of Beneficiaries, UBSD 2012

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Name of School
ABES I
ABES II
Pahanocoy Baybay Elementary School
Medel Elementary School
Vista Alegre Elementary School
ISLA Elementary School
CV Ramos Elementary School
Medalla Elementary School
Vista Alegre Granada Relocation Site
Elementary School
Villa Esperanza Elementary School
TOTAL

Number of Beneficiaries
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
1,500

There were ten public elementary schools in the city that were given insumix feeding. Each of
school has 150 beneficiaries having a sum of 1,500 beneficiaries.
Each child was given 2 pcs. @ 30g./pc nutritious Pan de Sal twice a week to complement their
other feedings in school. The ingredients are wheat flour enriched with Iron and Vitamin A,
dairy bake milk rich in protein and lard which is a good source of fat. After the duration of the
feeding these school children will be reweighed again this will be on the last week of February.
This will determine the rate of improvement contributed by NUTRIPAN. However, the said
feeding is still on going.
Nutrition Information and Education (NIE) is an ongoing program. The PABASA SA
NUTRISYON was conducted in 6 barangays namely: Barangays 19,29,30,31,33, Estefania and
Mandalagan. A total of 107 mothers and caregivers were given knowledge in good nutrition
along with infant and young child feeding counseling anchored on exclusive breastfeeding,
promotion of consumption of eggs and vegetables and the nutritional guidelines for Filipinos in
ten sessions.
Sectoral Concerns Office
Through the years, the Sectoral Concerns Office established regular coordination with national
agencies such as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Embassies/consulates
abroad, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA), Philippine Overseas and Employment Adminsitration (POEA) and
foreign agencies as to varied concerns of the OFWs of the city.
The office is continuously supporting efforts of the Bacolod Integrated Trisikad Operators
Drivers Association, Inc. (BAITODA) in organizing trisikad associations in the citys rural and
urban barangays since the formation of this trisikad association in 2008. Assistance was extended
on informative and educational orientation on City ordiance # 270 or the Trisikad Transport
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Laws and Regulations and other local and national traffic concerns in cooperation with BTAO
and BCPO, campaign for health and security protection program thru SSS and Philhealth
memberships, assists in facilitation of securing business permits (operators), trisikad drivers
license, accident insurance, registration with DOLE and accreditation with City Cooperative
Livelihood and Development Office (CCLDO) and the city government.
There were 30 OFWs/families that were given utmost assistance by the office in resolving
different problems encountered by Bacolodnon OFWs. A partial citywide survey shows that there
were 3,456 documented OFWs/families.
There were 58 Trisikad drivers and Operators Associations in the city. 899 applied or were issued
permit to operate business, 298 trisikad drivers licenses (new/renewal) were issued to trisikad
drivers and 580 trisikad drivers were recipients of BULIG MO KALIPAY KO now on its 9 th
year. 1,800 indigent families were recipient of grocery items of the yearly project of the city. A
total of 7,125 Senior Citizens ID, 6,932 medicine booklets and 6,738 joint DTI and DA booklet
were issued. There were 9,785 services/sessions of Nugabest therapy given to senior and nonsenior clients.

ECONOMIC SECTOR
CITY TREASURERS OFFICE
Table 53. Revenue Source, Annual Budget Collectibles, Actual Collections, Percent to
Collectibles, CTO 2012
Revenue Source
1.Basic
a.Current

Collectibles Annual
Budget
104,500,000.00

Actual Collections

102,804,439.92

% to Collectibles

0.98
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b.Previous Year
c.Fines & Penalties
TOTAL REAL
PROPERTY TAX
2.BUSINESS &
OTHER LOCAL
TAXES
3. FEES & OTHER
CHARGES
4. ECONOMIC
ENTERPRISES
5.Other Receipts
IRA
GRAND TOTAL

30,000,000.00
20,500,000.00
155,000,000.00

16,881,012.77
10,394,898.39
130,080,351.08

0.56
0.51
0.84

220,000,000

414,820,323.96

185.37

79,817,494.00

96,146,224.69

120.46

16,310,000.00

18,358,316.87

112.56

6,500,000.00
647,372,506.00
1,125,000,000.00

20,272,547.32
647,373,506.00
1,327,050,269.92

311.89
100
117.96

Information Technology
Bacolod City is called the call center hub in Western Visayas. The call center data has more or
less 7000 strong workforce. With this workforce, it could earn as much as P 1.5 Million per
month or P 1.3 billion annually.
In 2006 there were only four (4) Operational call centers in Bacolod City namely Focus
Communications, Inter-active Outsource Asia with 300 seats, Teletech Communications at 400
seats and Teleperformance with 150 seats. Today, we have twelve call centers namely: Focus
Communications, Inter-active Outsource Asia, Teletech Communications, Teleperformance,
Convergys, Transcom, PanAsiatic Solutions, with medium players such as: Epiphany Global
Outsourcing, Inc., Lone Star Global IT Solutions, Next Level IT Teleservices, Inc., Shorecloud
Corporation and Alliance Call Center.
Ecozones:
7 Presidentially proclaimed Peza sites
Luxur Plaza IT Center
Monfort Information Technology Building
One San Pang San Antonio Park
The Block IT Park
Robinsons Metro Bacolod
Lopues East
Bacolod Information Technology Park
Other IT Parks/Buildings:
De la Rama Center
Everden Information Technology Park
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Lopues San Sebastian

St. Francis IT Center
SM City Bacolod IT Center
Central District IT Park
Lopues South Square IT Park

INCENTIVES AVAILABLE TO IT LOCATORS IN IT ZONES

1. Income Tax Holiday for 4 years for Non-Pioneer IT Enterprises, or 6 years for
Pioneer IT Enterprises
2. After Income Tax Holiday period, the option to pay a special 5% tax on gross income
earned, in lieu of all national and local taxes, except real property taxes on land
owned by developers
3. Exemption from payment of import duties and taxes on imported machinery and
equipment and raw materials
4. Additional deduction equivalent to 50% of training expenses, chargeable against the
3% share of the national government in the special 5% tax on gross income;
5. Permanent resident status for foreign investors with initial investments of US$
150,000.00 or more
LOCAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR INVESTORS UNDER THE BACOLOD
INVESTMENT CODE OF 2002
1. Exemption from payment of building permit fees, business fees, business sales
taxes and other fees and charges imposed by existing city ordinance for 4 years.
2. Exemption from payment of basic real property tax.
EXISTING AND ACTIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bacolod Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Association of Negros Producers
Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines Neg. Occ. Chapter
Association of Negros Occidental Food Processors
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental
Garments Manufacturers Association of Negros Occidental
Bacolod Negros Occidental Bakers Association
CREBA Negros Occidental
Confederation of Negros Tsinoys
BNEFIT Bacolod Negros Federation of Information Technology
Permits and Licensing
The Permits and Licensing Office is in charge of full servicing of Electronic Business
Information System (EBIS) for the streamlining/fast processing of permits. A window serving
approach that specialize in the different types of permits was formulated to achieve efficient and
effective flow of work and to decongest the office. Also, a unified form was made to contribute
to the reduction of steps and time in applying for business permits. An Executive Order was

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created for a Joint Inspection Team to saturate business inspection campaign within the City of
Bacolod. A service oriented approach to all customers was devised.
With the One-Stop-Shop Business Permit, payment process for business permits, and others was
shortened and became easy for both taxpayers and tax clerks. In 2005, Bacolod City was
awarded by the Anvil Awardee in One-Stop-Shop Business Permits Processing Public
Relations Society of the Philippines.
Business Permit Issued
New Business
Renewal
Additional
Business Application Registered
New Business
Renewal
Retired
Tricycle (Business Permit Issued)
Franchise (New)
Common Carrier (Business Permit Issued)
Common Carrier (out of town)
Trisikad (Business Permit Issued)
Riders Permit
Burial Permit
Transfer of Cadaver
Cremation
Exhumation
Miscellaneous Permit
Special Permit
Use of BAY Center
Motorcade
Streamers
Mayors Clearance

13,138
2,346
10,614
64
18,861
4,150
14,422
508
1,761
742
81
8
884
51
5,691
6,220
231
859
537
142
208
152
4,084

Total permits issued in 2012 totals 13, 138. Renewed permits totals 10,614, new business was
2,346. Business applications registered sums up 18,861.There were 10,614 applications renewed,
2,346 new business applications registered and 508 businesses were retired.
Public Employment Services Office
The Public Employment Services Office (PESO) is a multi-employment service facility or an
entity established or accredited by DOLE pursuant to Republic Act 8759, otherwise known as the
PESO Act of 1999.PESO exists in Local Government Units or (LGUs), such as the PESO of
Bacolod City, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs). The PESOs are linked to the Regional
Offices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for coordination and technical

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supervision, and to the DOLE Central Office, to constitute the National Employment Service
network.
It assists various placement agencies in conducting their recruitment for professional, skilled &
non-skilled job vacancies overseas. The office makes sure that these agencies are authorized by
the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). It also monitors the status of
workers placed overseas.
This enables interested parties to apply for overseas employment through reputable agencies.
PESO announces agencies recruitment through media as soon as these are verified to possess the
Special Recruitment Authority issued by POEA.
City Budget Office
The City Budget Office assists the Chief Executive in the preparation and submission of
documents related to budget and submits it to the Department of Budget and Management.
It has prepared three (3) supplemental budgets in the total amount of P 250,570,001.42. It has
submitted an estimated income in the amount of P 1,230,000,000. The office also evaluated and
processed 15,856 Obligation Requests.
The office also assists the 61 barangays in the presentation of their annual budgets that would
conform to the provisions of circulars governing the rules on barangay budgeting. It also prereviewed the annual budgets of 61 barangays before it is ratified by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod.
Department of Trade and Industry
The Department of Trade and Industry is a coordinating agency for all government activities
related to trade, industry, and investments; a promotional machinery for further trade and
investments; and a regulatory body to ensure that fair competition prevails. It is charged with
creating a business-friendly environment conducive to the growth of enterprise and supportive of
fair and robust trade in goods and services, both within and outside the Philippines.
Office of the Building Official
The Office of the Building Official is responsible for carrying out building policy work related to
the design and construction of buildings as well as the review of alternative solutions to
prescriptive requirements of the Citys Building By-law.
Through collaboration with other government bodies, other city departments, government
agencies, professional associations, industry and the public, this office carries out a broad range
of policy work leading to building regulations in the areas of fire protection, structural design

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and building envelope. In addition to building policy work, this office provides statistical
information related to construction activity in the city.
Table 54. Regulatory Fees Collected, Number of Permits Issued and Amount Collected
Source: Office of the Building Official 2012
Name of Regulatory Fees
Collected

No. of Permits Issued

Amount Collected

Building Permit

904

P 7,055,365.93

Occupancy Permit

685

1,862,923.40

Electrical Permit for Shanties

2,878

884,958.00

Mechanical Permit

15

85,442

Annual Safety Inspection Fees

2,968

13,804,592.02

TOTAL

7,450

P 23,693,281.35

Table 61 shows that there are 904 building permits issued, 685 occupancy permits, 2,878 for
shanties, 15 mechanical permits & 2,968 annual safety inspection fees. Total amount collected
was P23,693,281.35. Construction boom is indeed evident as the collection for building permit
tops the list with P7,055,365.93.
Table 55. Violations/Illegal Construction Per PD 1096, OBO 2012
Violations/Illegal Construction per PD 1096
Notice of violations issued
Violation settled
Violation pending
Complaints of illegal structures received
Complaints settled
Reports of different government agencies
(NSO, CAO, CMO, CLO, NBCDO, DPWH)

Persons/Establishments
76
32
44
12
12
161

There were 76 that were issued notice of violation, 32 were settled and 44 were pending. 12
complaints for illegal structures were received and all of them were settled.
Table 56. Boarding Houses/Dormitory, OBO 2012
Boarding House/Dormitory Inspected
Boarding House/Dormitory with Permit

No. of Boarding House/Dormitory

175
115
96

Boarding House/Dormitory without Permit

60

Table 63 shows a total of 175 boarding houses/dormitories that were inspected. It was found out
that 115 have permits and the remaining 60 have no permits. The Office of the Building Official
should take extra effort to compel those who have no permits to secure it.
Table 57. Summary of Regulatory Fees Collection, OBO 2012
Bldg/Fencing/Temp.
Sidewalk,
Encl./Sign/Demolition
Permit
No. of
Amount
Permit
Collected
70
376,404.20
65
615,559.75

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total

104
62
83
81
79
76
94
80
46
64
904

1,908,518.05
477,669.70
387,513.15
370,595.55
484,826.15
591,700.80
839,705.10
488,753.68
293,941.30
220,178.50
7,055,365.93

Occupancy Permit

Electrical Permit

Annual Safety
Inspection

Mechanical Permit

Grand Total

No. of
Permit
100
70

Amount
Collected
135,652.00
131,896.00

No. of
Permit
223
255

Amount
Collected
66,660.00
75,947.00

No. of
Permit
652
608

Amount
Collected
2,395,154.60
2,239,776.93

No. of
Permit
2
2

Amount
Collected
18,992.00
15,000.00

No. of
Permit
1,047
1,000

Amount
Collected
2,992,862.80
3,078,179.68

54
41
59
46
89
46
40
61
36
43
685

350,334,40
88,937.20
154,581.00
182,938.00
205,471.00
146,284.00
87,113.20
94,426.00
213,820.60
71,470.00
1,862,923.40

176
151
251
180
311
251
354
271
235
250
2,908

54,719
46,594.00
81,836.00
60,106.00
87,910.00
80,606.00
96,634.00
88,698.00
73,082.00
72,166.00
884,958.00

303
155
176
245
238
140
146
113
86
103
2,968

1,213,922.79
1,089,560.38
1,157,664.84
1,060,251.16
1,727,510.03
932,066.43
635,102.91
566,535.54
187,908.90
599,137.51
13,804,592.02

6,640.00

10,490.00

4
2

9,650.00
3,000.00

1,670.00

1
15

10,000.00
75,442.00

639
409
570
552
721
515
604
526
403
464
7,450

3,534,134.24
1,702,761.28
1,792,084.99
1,673890.71
2,515,367.18
1,753,657.23
1,658,555.21
1,240,083.22
768,752.80
972,952.01
23,683,281.35

Table 64 shows the Regulatory Fees Collection for 2012. Total occupancy permits is 685 at
P1,862,923.40, 2,908 electrical permits at P884,958.00, 2,968 annual safety inspection fees at
P13,804,592.00, 15 mechanical permits at P75,442.00 or a grand total of 7,450 permits at
P23,683,281.35.
Table 58. Monthly Permit Count and Corresponding Construction Cost, OBO 2012
Month

No.
of
Per
mits

Res.

Com.

Inst.

Jan

70

35

24

Feb

65

29

26

Mar

104

68

19

Apr

62

45

13

Ind.

Signboard

Fencing

Dem
olitio
n

1
1

Temp.
Sidewal
k Encl.

Others

Area
(sq.m.)

Const. Cost

9,997

78,00,119.35

15,850

141,473849.58

10

107,381

1,651,614,718.29

15,932

89,758,398.04

97

13,582

102,492,958.38

35,151

706,869,008.21

14,244

119,455,387.08

22,044

201,573,821.78

25,138

192,599,240.54

17,146

143,225,543.81

7,725

229,322,223.66

8,856

83,997,723.73

293,026

3,740,382,992.45

May

83

56

14

Jun

81

55

17

July

79

44

27

Aug

76

54

10

Sept

94

62

25

Oct

80

55

13

Nov

46

27

12

Dec

64

44

14

Total

904

574

214

6
4

20

64

14

The table above shows the monthly permit count for residential, commercial, institutional,
industrial, etc. and their corresponding construction cost. It was during the month of March that
it has the highest recorded permit count at 104 with construction cost of P1,651,614,718.29
considering that it is during the summer months that construction is at its highest because of
good weather.
City Planning and Development Office
Table 59. Lot Certifications Issued, CPDO Zoning 2012
Classifications
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Light Industrial
Heavy Industrial
Memorial Parks/Cemeteries
Priority Development Areas
Future Urban 1
Future Urban 2
GRAND TOTAL

No. Issued
42
52
1
12
1
1
1
17
1
128

Lot Area (sq.m.)

597,493
160,107
1,091
38,049
1,385
45,000
30,464
1,798,874
300,659
2,973,122

City Fees Paid

P 53,870.50
107,615.00
13,856.50
692.50
3,000.00
15,232.00
37,252.00
Exempted
231,518.50

Lot Certifications issued by the City Planning and Development Office, Land Use and Zoning
Division totals to 128. Commercial certifications issued totals 52 at P107,615.00 and 42 residential
certifications amounting to P53,870.00.
Table 60. Locational Clearance Issued, CPDO Zoning 2012

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Project Cost
Classification

Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Industrial
GRAND TOTAL

No. Issued

535
206
25
9
775

762,834,807.53
2,190,843,410.79
469,801,883.23
19,587,318.55
3,443,067,420.10

Lot Area

Bldg. Area

(sq.m.)

(sq.m.)

332,821.24
879,306.60
359,720.00
42,602.00

60,003.17
92,843.30
21,083.77
5,749.95

City Fees

987,605.58
2,467,421.01
483,497.20
25,061.10
3,963,584.89

No. of Int.

Area of Int

No. of Govt.

Renov.

Renov.

Projects

55
3
2

16,628
533.45
40

As shown on the table above, a total of 775 locational clearances were issued by the office with a
project cost of P3,443,067,420.10. Total fees paid to the city amounts to P3,963,584.89. Residential
clearances tops the list with 535 issued followed by commercial at 206.
City Department of Agriculture
The City of Bacolod as the center of commerce, trade and industry, is also the center in which
agricultural products from neighboring towns and cities as well as the province, pass through for
distribution to other outlets and consumers. The City, "imports", so to speak, its requirement for
rice, vegetables, spices and other agricultural and farm products from neighboring towns, cities,
and islands like Guimaras, Cebu, Canlaon, Bantayan or Panay. Alangilan, Granada, Felisa and
Sum-ag are among the agricultural barangays in Bacolod that provide vegetables and other farm
produce for Bacoleos, Bacolod is dependent on its supply from "imported" agricultural
products.
Total land area devoted to sugarcane is 4,566.56 hectares for Bacolod-Murcia area. The City
Agriculture Office recorded a total of 1,104.30 has. planted to rice for the year 2009 compared
860.25 hectares in 2012.
Bacolod has a fishing ground located in the radius between Bacolod and Guimaras and it has
several "Komisyonan" where buy & sell transactions occur. Pala-Pala markets are located in
Banago, Tangub, Sum-ag and Punta Taytay. Eight public markets are located in North-Burgos
Market, South-Libertad Market, Central Market, Sum-ag, Granada Public Market, Mansilingan,
Villamonte and North Capitol Road. Ten (10) Talipapa or mini markets are found in Brgys. 9
and 31 and rural barangays of Tangub, Singcang, Banago, Bata, Mandalagan, Montevista,
Handumanan and Punta Taytay.
The Office formulated the City Coastal Resource Management Plan,, formed the Metro-Negros
Coastal and Marine Resources Management Council including the cities of Talisay, Silay and
E.B. Magalona. It re-activiated the City Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
A total of 1567 kgs. Of assorted vegetable seeds were distributed for homelots and farm
production with a total of 435 beneficiaries. The Office distributed 1,193 number of seedlings
with 30 beneficiaries. Organic foliar fertilizer distributed totals to 212 liters with 212
beneficiaries. There were 158 seaborne patrol operations conducted with 54 fishing vessel
apprehended for illegal fishing. Laboratory analysis for water samples collected at random site
for the monintoring of red tide totals about 72. A total of 138 were the registered fishing vessels

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With three gross tonnage and below. A greenhouse area, assorted vegetable production area,
vermiculture area, livestock and poultry production area and an ornamental production area was
developed. A total of 32 fisher folks and farmers association were assisted and developed and 2
farmers and fishery councils were assisted.

Fishing Grounds, Shoreline, Rivers and Creeks

Bacolod has fishing grounds located in the radius between Bacolod and Guimaras. The city has
twelve coastal barangays. Several barangays in Bacolod have fishponds in the barangays of
Singcang-Airport, Banago, Pahanocoy and Punta Taytay. Aside from these fishponds several
barangays have also been identified as fishing communities because of its dependency upon
fishing industry like; Banago, Pahanocoy and Punta Taytay. Oyster and greens shell are also
cultured in Barangays 1, 2, Singcang-Airport, Banago, Punta Taytay, Pahanocoy and Tangub.
Fishery and agricultural products coming from the agri-fishery producing towns and cities are
sold in the markets and talipapa or satellite markets located in several big and populated
barangays.
Pollution and environmental degradation of the Citys fishing grounds, shorelines, rivers and
creeks is another problem that the city government has to tackle. With the continued use of
dynamite fishing, the encroachment of squatters and the indiscriminate dumping of human,
industrial and man-made wastes into the creek, rivers, and the sea, the environment is polluted
and degraded.
The development of techno-demo on integrated farming system, a greenhouse area, assorted vegetable
productions area, vermiculture area, poultry and livestock production area and ornanemntal production
area was developed.
Agricultural Crops
The total land area for agricultural use in Bacolod as of 2012 is about 8,713.30 hectares or
53.97% of the citys total land area. The table below shows the land allocation and land
utilization by the major crops produced in Bacolod City.
Table 61. AREA DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION, CAO 2012

Crops

Area (hectares)

% to Total
Agricultural Land
Devoted to Crop

% to Total of Citys
Land Area
100

Sugarcane
Rice
Corn
Assorted Vegetables
Root Crops
Coconut
Banana
Orchard
TOTAL

7,500.00
860.25
30.75
181.05
82.25
30.00
15.00
14.00
8,713.30

Production
86.08
9.87
0.35
2.08
0.95
0.34
0.17
0.16
100.00

46.46
5.33
0.19
1.12
0.51
0.19
0.09
0.08
53.97

Table 92 shows that Bacolod has an agricultural land area of 8,713.30 hectares equivalent to
53.97% of the total land area of the city which is 16,145 has. of this 7,500 hectares or 46.46% is
devoted to sugarcane plantations, 860.25 hectares or 5.33% to rice and 1.12% to assorted
vegetables and the rest is planted with root crops, coconut, banana and orchard.
The City Government of Bacolod thru the City Department of Agriculture is tasked to increase
its internal capacity to produce by implementing developmental programs, projects and services
such as promoting the use of high yielding varieties coupled by the introduction of modern
technology, expansion of irrigated areas for rice; utilizing the vacant and idle lots in the urban
area and in school premises for the production of vegetables, provision of pre and post harvest
facilities in the rural areas and implementation of local and national policies which are necessary
for the welfare of this sector that will eventually propel and boost internal economic activities in
the city.
Strategic Agricultural and Fisheries Development Zone (SAFDZ)
Republic Act No. 8435 of 1997 also known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
(AFMA) requires all local government units to identify the Strategic Agriculture and Fisheries
Development Zones (SAFDZ) for the establishment of infrastructure, industrial complexes,
production and processing zones and areas for marketing development and networking.
Table 62. SAFDZ AREA FOR AGRICULTURE, CAO 2012
BARANGAY
1.Alangilan
2. Granada
3. Felisa
4.Sum-ag
5.Vista Alegre
6.Cabug
7.Pahanocoy

AREA (has.)
725.4943
385.3291
339.6239
11.2537
3.4180
26.2264
12.9094
101

8.Tangub

1.0355
1,505.2890

TOTAL

The City Department of Agriculture in coordination with the Department of Agrarian Reform has
conducted a survey to determine the total area to be covered by SAFDZ. The survey has
identified 1,505.29 hectares as the area for agriculture with Barangay Alangilan having the
largest with 725.4943 hectares followed by Granada at 385.3291 and Felisa at 339.6239 hectares.
Table 63. SAFDZ AREA FOR FISHERY, CAO 2012
BARANGAY

AREA (has.)
6.00
10.00
20.00
10.00
15.00
61.00

1.Banago
2.Singcang
3.Pta. Taytay
4.Tangub
5.Pahanocoy
TOTAL

Areas devoted to fisheries comprises Barangays Banago, Singcang, Pta. Taytay, Tangub and
Pahanocoy. There are a total 61 hectares allocated for fisheries. Pta. Taytay has the highest
recorded area at 20.00 hectares followed by Pahanocoy at 15.00 hectares and Singcang at 10.00
hectares.
Table 64. CROP PRODUCTION PROGRAM, CAO 2012
Area (Has.)
Planted
Harvested
2011
2012
2011
2012
RICE
Irrigated
Rainfed
Upland
CORN
Yellow
White
ROOTCROPS
Sweet Potato
Cassava
VEGETABLE
Leafy
Fruit

Production (MT)

Farmers Served

2011

2012

2011

2012

459.00
404.60
71.15

481.15
360.70
18.40

435.55
464.25
81.30

471.40
324.95
18.40

1,506.22
1,476.32
190.04

1,657.32
1,076.73
46.28

778
904
227

780
775
50

23.00
7.75

22.00
8.75

25.25
8.75

23.50
7.75

50.50
13.12

47.00
11.63

96
53

91
53

49.55
37.15

46.75
35.50

49.50
35.95

45.85
33.00

495.00
336.85

458.50
309.21

260
187

244
175

61.80
47.00

58.50
47.50

61.10
47.85

59.05
46.80

183.30
191.00

177.15
187.20

285
316

274
314
102

Root
Leguminous

38.90
37.40

37.90
36.85

38.40
37.75

38.00
36.75

115.20
75.50

114.00
73.50

249
259

245
253

The table above shows the crop production program of Bacolod City. Total rice planted in 2012
totals 481.15 for irrigated lands and 360.70 for rainfed lands. Total area harvested for rice totals
471.40 hectares.
TABLE 65. EXISTING MAJOR AGRICULTURAL CROPS BY AREA, PRODUCTION AND
MARKET, CAO 2012
Major
Crops

Barangay

Area
Hectares

1.Rice
Irrigated
Nonirrigated

14
Agricultural
Brgy. of
Bacolod
City

2.Corn
3.Rootcrops
4.Assorted
vegetables
Total

Production (MT)
% Total

Volume

Value

Product Market
Local

481.15

1,657.32

379.10

1,123.01

30.75
82.25
181.05

58.63
767.71
551.85

1,154.30

4,158.52

Export

The table above shows the major crops such as rice, corn root crops and assorted vegetables. There are 14
agricultural barangays that are irrigated. Total volume irrigated is 1,657.32 metric tons while there are
1,123.01 metric tons of rice that are non-irrigated.

TABLE 66. COMPARATIVE AGRICULTURAL CROP AREAS AND PRODUCTION,

CAO 2012
Major
Crops
Rice
Rootcrops
Corn
Assorted
vegetables

2011
934.75
86.70
30.75
185.10

Area
2012
Increase/Decrease
860.25
(74.50)
82.25
(4.45)
30.75
181.05
(4.05)

2011
3,172.58
831.35
63.62
565.00

Volume of Production
2012
Increase/Decrease
2,780.33
(392.25)
767.71
(64.14)
58.63
(4.99)
551.85
(13.15)

As shown on the table above, there is a decrease of 74.50 hectares planted with rice as compared
to 2011. Likewise, the volume of production decreases by 392.25. The same is true for rootcrops
with a decrease from 86.70 hectares in 2011 to 82.25 hectares in 2012.
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TABLE 67. EXISTING AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES,

CAO 2012

POST HARVEST
FACILITIES AND
SUPPORT
FACILITIES

LOCATION

NUMBER

CAPACITY

%
UTILIZATION

Brgy. Cabug,

Pahanocoy,

2. Cold Storage

Singcang

3. Multi-purpose
Drying Pavement

Alangilan

1. Milling

TYPE/

Granada
Felisa

5 Flat
pavement
size of a
basketball
court

REMARKS
(Whether
Operational,
Needs
Repair, etc.)
Operational

Operational
Operational

Mandalagan
4. Market Centers

Sum-ag

Operational

Operational

Vendors Plaza
Libertad
Market
Burgos Market
5. Warehouse

NFA

The table above shows the post harvest facilities such as milling which can be found in
Barangays Cabug and Pahanocoy, 2 cold storage facilities in Singcang, 5 flat multi-purpose
drying pavement at Barangays Alangilan, Granada, Felisa and Mandalagan. It also shows that
there are market centers in Sum-ag, Vendors Plaza, Libertad Market and Burgos Market. Only
one warehouse for rice, that is of the National Food Authority that is on record.

City Veterinary Office

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The City Veterinary Office provide veterinary public health services, promote and develop
livestock and poultry production, and safeguard animal health protection through an effective
application and implementation of disease control measures.
The City Veterinary Office is tasked to deliver basic and frontline social and economic services
related to the following key result areas:
Slaughterhouse and Dressing Plant Operations AVM Bernardo officially took over the
operation and management of the City Slaughterhouse by virtue of the Memorandum of
Agreement. The City Veterinary Office is tasked to supervise the technical aspects of the
operation in the area of meat hygiene and meat inspection activities
Veterinary Public Health Services conducts ante mortem and post mortem inspection of
livestock and poultry to see to it that meat and meat products are wholesome and healthy for
public consumption. The Task Force Botagoy was able to apprehend and confiscate a total of
258.45 kilos of assorted meat of illegally slaughtered animals in various meat markets all
throughout Bacolod City. There is one case filed against the perpetrators of illegally slaughtered
animals under City Ordinance 459.
The office has vaccinated a total of 16,617 dogs and collected a total revenue of P 190,800 from
the mass rabies vaccination and the walk in clients from the various barangays in the city. As per
mandate of City Ordinance 544 S2011 a registration fee of P50.00 was collected.
We have registered a total of 16,617 dogs and cats. The City pound is conducting an on-going
activity to control the movement of stray dogs in our city streets. The absence of stray animals,
dogs in particular in our streets is the key to a rabies free environment. The office had vigorously
promoted the advocacy on Responsible Pet Ownership by conducting lectures in 24 barangays
in Bacolod City with a total participants of 3,200. We also conducted training of 58 barangay
rabies vaccinators for mass vaccination of dogs and cats in their respective barangays
Animal Health Services the office provided veterinary extension services to our backyard
livestock and poultry raisers. It offered free consultation and diagnosed and treated 1,165 heads
of livestock of various species with 907 clients served. The office provided free veterinary
medical services with medicines contributed by its clients.
It conducted the monitoring and surveillance of any occurrence of infectious, communicable
animal diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Surra, Hog Cholera and
lately the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other reportable diseases both in the
field and in the slaughterhouse.

Table 68. Total Number of Heads Slaughtered, CVO 2012

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Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

Hogs
8,587
8,303
9,039
8,224
8,870
8,892
8,851
8,875
8,731
9,794
8,486
11,046
107,698

Carabao
763
708
738
683
776
741
791
773
755
834
757
879
9,198

Cattle
643
587
665
553
609
588
576
585
584
618
568
744
7,320

Horse
50
46
48
47
51
48
50
49
39
40
42
49
559

Goat
17
7
26
18
20
18
14
23
25
50
31
73
322

Table 54 shows the total number of heads slaughtered in 2012. The highest recorded was that of
hogs with 107,698. December as the country celebrates the holiday season recorded the highest
number at 11,046 and on October as the city celebrates the MassKara Festival with 9,794 heads
of hogs. It was also on December and October that registers the highest number of carabao and
goat slaughtered.
Table 69. Total No. of Kilos Slaughtered, CVO 2012
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

Hogs
624,659.10
604,294.3
643,065.80
573,966.3
611,834.50
612,620.30
617,037.20
622,552.01
622,509.20
683,123.35
603,996.50
774,181.80
7,593,840.36

Carabao
133,111.00
121,222.70
127,761.70
115,021.10
126,126.40
117,778.83
32,367.50
122,927.70
119,901.90
134,219.60
123,130.40
150,169.10
1,423,737.93

Cattle
69,974.30
62,921.00
71,260.50
56,995.60
63,625.20
62,356.40
152,236.80
60,335.80
59,349.30
63,418.10
58,752.20
80,275.90
861,501.10

Horse
5,245.70
4,761.60
5,167.00
4,856.40
5,605.40
5,183.40
5,289.30
4,986.10
4,140.90
4,351.90
4,382.30
5,523.80
59,493.80

Goat
185.80
79.00
463.50
186.60
234.90
283.30
147.90
394.10
449.40
441.70
292.30
753.90
3,912.40

The City Veterinary Office has registered a total of 7,593,840.36 kilos of hogs. December
registered the highest number of kilos at 774,181.80 and October at 683,123.35 kilos. Carabaos
and goats also registers the highest during the months of December and October.
Table 70. Projected Annual Slaughterhouse Regulatory Fees Collection, CVO 2012
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Ante
Morte
m Fee

Post
Morte
m Fee

Permit
Fee

Certificat
e of
Ownersh
ip

Certificat
e of
Transfer

Hogs
Carabao
Cattle
Horses
Goats
Sheeps
Total
Less 25%
NMIS Share

134,622.50

759,384.04

323,094.00

45,990.00

91,980.00

18,396.00

142,373.79

45,990.00

36,600.00

73,200.00

14,640.00

86,150.11

36,600.00

2,795.00

5,590.00

1,118.00

5,948.38

2,795.00

161.00

391.24

644.00

168,937.50

994,248.56

42,234.38

248,562.14

TOTAL
COLLECTIO
N

126,703.13

745,686.42

Projecte
d Total
NMIS
Share

Projected
Total
Regulator
y Fees less
NMIS
Share

290,796.52
409,123.00

85,385.00

170,770.00

1,537,667.55

Table 56 shows the projected annual regulatory fees collection for 2012. Post mortem fees posted
the biggest share of collection with P745,686.42 followed by permit fees of P409,123.00. Total
projected collection is P1,537,667.55.
Table 71. Bounty Agro Ventures Monthly Production of Chicken, CVO 2012
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

Total Number of Heads

289,295
255,205
280,623
239,237
301,324
246,863
379,072
274,939
279,847
249,453
280,125
352,313
3,428,296

Total Number of Kilos

316,924.20
280,438.70
312,303.61
261,381.31
301,016.09
231,059.40
334,223.86
278,565.28
292,707.74
269,204.25
300,005.26
366,817.66
3,544,647.36

Bounty Agro Ventures Monthly Production of Chicken shows the monthly number of heads and
total number of kilos. It was during the holiday season that it registers a high demand with
352,313 heads at 366,817.66 kilos.
Table 72. List of Meat Markets and Number of Vendors, CVO 2012
107

1. Libertad
2. Burgos
3. Central
4. Sum-ag
5. Bata
6. Montevista/Homesite
7. Mansilingan
8. Pahanocoy
9. Magsungay
10. Lopues East
11. Mandalagan
12. Cabug
13. Vista Alegre
14. Alijis
15. Alangilan
16. Fortune Towne/Estefania
17. Alunan Yulo
18. Banago Area
19. Handumanan
20. Granada
21. Abkasa
22. Felisa
23. Eroreco
24. Villamonte
25. Tangub
26. Taculing
27. Singcang-Airport
28. Singcang-Gaisano City
29. Brgy. 35/Rodriguez Baybay
30. Satellite Markets
TOTAL

222
183
33
34
20
20
78
16
16
8
15
19
1
45
3
24
6
13
185
24
8
10
4
8
55
27
6
16
17
40
1,156

There are 30 meat markets scattered all over the City of Bacolod with a total of 1,157 meat
vendors. Among the biggest number of meat vendors are those coming from the big markets such
as Libertad with 222, Handumanan where the Slaughterhouse is located with 185 meat vendors
and Burgos with 183.
Table 73. Walk-In Clients, MassVaccination, CVO 2012
Month

January
February
March
April

No. of
heads
vaccinated
107
73
99
86

Walk-In Clients
No. of
No. of
clients
heads
served
registered
62
107
47
73
56
99
60
86

Mass Vaccination
No. of
No. of
No. of
heads
clients
heads
vaccinated
served
registered
139
85
139
42
26
42
590
461
590
61
43
61

Revenue

2,000
4,300
10,000

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May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

114
66
72
63
51
15
98
29
873

75
41
39
45
36
10
50
18
539

114
66
72
63
51
15
98
29
873

3,041
1,593
2,962
1,210
1,568

1,813
962
1,787
800
1,173

3,041
1,593
2,962
1,210
1,568

2,802
1,736
15,744

1,738
1,069
9,957

2,802
1,736
15,744

75,200
43,050
38,250
18,000

190,800

Table 59 shows walk in clients and mass vaccination for 2012.Total number of heads vaccinated
for walk-in clients is 873 with 539 clients served. For mass vaccination, 15,744 heads were
vaccinated with 9,957 clients served.
Table 74. Veterinary Public Health Services, CVO 2012

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL

Impounded

Surrender

Claimed

Adopted

Euthanized

24
134
34
16
43
62
26
22
36
40
58
8
503

7
7
9
9
14
6
15
11
24
14
3
0
119

0
33
1
0
5
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
43

0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2

31
108
40
25
52
68
41
33
60
50
61
8
577

Total No.
of Dogs
31
141
43
25
57
68
41
33
60
54
61
8
622

As shown on the table above, there are 622 total no. of dogs that have availed of health services.
503 were impounded, 119 surrendered, 43 were claimed, 2 were adopted and 577 were
euthanized.
Socio Economic Enterprise Unit (SEEU)
Libertad (South) Market had accomplished activities such as: Repair and improvement of
concrete counters, floor slab, concrete drainage, GI gutters, PVC downspouts and painting works
at the fish section, replacement of asbestos roofing (part of the fish section), repair and
replacement of damage perimeter lights, repair of market gates/fabrication of manhole
covers/desilting, repair and fabrication of pushcarts for garbage hauling, repair and improvement
of GI gutters, downspouts and replacement of roofing at steel (main) building, repair and
maintenance of water pipeline connection at the meat section and jetvac vacuum at CR meat
section septic tank.
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Burgos (North) Market has undergone cleaning and declogging of existing water facilities,
cleaning/clearing of ceilings from cobwebs, cleaning of existing water tank at fish and vegetable
section, repair/rehabilitation of steel pushcarts for use by market cleaners, septic vault extraction
male and female comfort rooms of vegetable section, repair/rehabilitation of the inside
blocks/stalls affected by May 2012 fire, repair/rehabilitation of comfort rooms male and female
floorings and additional cubicles, removal of illegal extensions & obstructions/structures,
increase of monthly collections at the market rentals, improved services of the consumer welfare
desk like weighing scales and the like and additional lightings on areas inside the market.
The Central Public Market had done rehabilitation/pipeline installation and connection/cleaning,
declogging of existing water tank at fish section and Bonifacio side, desilting of drainage canal,
fabrication/installation of mesh wire from meat section to fish section, renovation/repair of
employees quarter including fabrication/installation of lockers, furnitures and electrical works,
fabrication/installation of janitorial and supplies cabinets, installation of concrete line canal with
cover at Bonifacio St., clearing/cleaning of ceiling from cobwebs inside area of CPM and
rehabilitation of CPM.
City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office
The City Cooperative & Livelihood Development Office in its mandate (CO 145) shall implement
cooperative organizing, strengthening, developing and various livelihood/economic activities, to low
income activities, groups, associations in barangays in need of livelihood resources.
It shall implement projects utilizing primarily the cooperative approach designed to improve the
income level and/or full support to targeted beneficiaries and organized cooperatives enhancing their
economic viability. This shall include product and marketing research, training and technology
transfer, and job placement and referrals (Section II of C.O. 145)
The Office has assisted 108 cooperatives with an amount of P96,000.00. Financial loan assistance was
given to 27 Cabutongan Carp beneficiaries with an amount of P50,000.00 and 42 Brgy. Pta. Taytay
marginalized fisherfolks were given P100,000.00. It conducted financial orientation to a total of 66
persons composed of Trisikad Drivers and Operators, Mothers Club Association and Banago Group of
Small Fisherfolks Association. 886 were trained on entrepreneurial skills and development. A total of
294 people were given basic cooperative orientation, 470 were conducted Pre Membership Education
Seminar and 437 were given the CDA mandatory advance trainings for primary cooperatives.
City Assessors Office
The City Assessors Office ensures that all laws and policies in the attainment of maximum
accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness in the appraisal and assessment of real properties for
taxation purposes are properly implemented or executed and establishes an organized and
systematic method or real property assessment pursuant to the provision of the Local
Government Code.
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Table 75. Key Result Areas, CAO 2012

No. of Parcels Taxable
No. of Parcels Exempt
Total No. of Parcels of Real Property Units
Taxable Assessed Value
Exempt Assessed Value
Total Tax DueP

9,675 parcels
177 parcels
9,872 parcels
P 1,220,221.150.00
59,181,710.00
32,335,860.48

Table 76. Agency Operations, CAO 2012

Conducted Appraisal & Assessment of Real Properties as requested by
Taxpayers

287 parcels

Issuance of Notice of Assessment of Real Properties (NARPs)

10,470 parcels

Issuance of Declarations of Real Property Values (DRPVs)

26,336 parcels

Issuance of Certifications of Total Land Holdings

829 parcels

Certification of No Improvement

5,299 parcels

Certification of No Property

3,194 parcels

Controlled/Filled Sworn Statements

631 parcels

Update tax maps & TMCRs of 61 brgys including Reclamation Area

747 parcels

Compiled approved subdivision/consolidation plans from lots & subd.

120 parcels

Computerized Tax Mapping Control Rolls (TMCRs)

3,005 parcels

The City was able to collect a total of P 2,603,784.01 out of services rendered by the City
Assessors Office based on City Ordinance No. 565, Series of 2011.

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INFRASTRUCTURE
SECTOR
BACOLOD CITY WATER DISTRICT
Sustainable management of water resources in inevitable for sustaining human activities while at
the same time protecting the environment as population pressures grow. Sd the hub if economic
activity in the province, Bacolod City hosts a wide array of commercial and industrial
establishments. Due to the perceived abundance of groundwater resource, most of these
establishments operate their own deep wells without proper monitoring and management. If
business as usual attitude continues in the utilization of our valuable water resources, we will be
facing water scarcity and risk of widespread salt water intrusion by 2025.
To safeguard the interest of the public and its mandate, Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA)
started monitoring groundwater abstraction as the deputized agent of the National Water
Resources Board (NWRB) . Linkages and partnerships with the academe, government and nongovernment agencies and organizations were established to conduct research, assessment and onsite interventions towards integrated water resources management.
Surface water in Bacolod City is used extensively for irrigation purposes but not for domestic or
industrial water supply because of abundant and better quality groundwater. Surface water
network is composed of eleven (11) river and creek catchments and their tributaries which drain
to Guimaras Strait. These are Sum-ag River, Pahanocoy Creek, Macatol Creek, Tangub River,
Magsungay Grande River, Lupit River, Maupay Creek, Mambuloc Creek, Mandalagan Creek
and Banago Creek. Issues confronting these water bodies are loss of riparian vegetation, heavy
siltation, encroachment into flood plains and water courses, alteration of natural drainage,
culvertization of the water course and illegal dumping and waste disposal. These mankind
induced problems affect the interaction between the surface and groundwater in terms of supply
and quality.
Groundwater resources in the city is used extensively through deepwells and springs. Specific
capacity of wells monitored ranges from 0.86 to 1.85 liters per second per meter, indicating
medium aquifer yielding properties as to its potential.
BACIWA or the Bacolod City Water District supplies the water needs of the city residents.
Originally, the water supply system of Bacolod City was constructed in 1925 as Yulo Waterworks
System under the administration of the city . According to sources at the BACIWA, the
management of the YWS was transferred to NAWASA in 1955 by virtue of RA 1383. On August

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10, 1965, it was returned to the city government until the Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a
resolution, SP No. 4460 on October 9, 1963 creating the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA).
BACIWA acquired from the Yulo Waterworks System the Boro-Boro and Bocal-Bocal springs,
seven (7) deepwells in the city proper and one (1) deepwell in Sum-ag with a capacity of 3,788
cu.m. and about 66 km. pipelines with appurtenances.
In 1976 the Phase I Improvement Program provided the system with nine (9) more deepwells in
Brgy. Granada and in 1984 the system commissioned a well in Brgy. Mansilingan and it also
acquired a private well and elevated tank in Espinos Village and developed a small spring in
Boro-Boro.
In 1987 under the Phase II Improvement Program the system added five (5) more deepwells with
pumping and chlorination facilities to answer the growing demand of the city residents. Four
(4) of these wells are located in Vista Alegre and one (1) in Villa Soledad in Brgy. Estefania, a
1,500 cu.m. concrete ground reservoir in Vista Alegre, about 82 km. transmission and
distribution pipelines with appurtenances and others.
From 1997 to 2004, BACIWA through its internally generated fund was able to add 6 more deep
wells in Bata, Camingawan, Capitol Village, Villamonte (satellite well), and beside Bonifacio
Elem. School. It has also added 154 km. of pipeline through pipeline extensions by
administration and those turned over by subdivisions. Part of the turned over system by
subdivisions include 5 deep wells and 4 elevated steel water tanks.
In 2002, the Phase III Improvement and Expansion Program had started and added to the system
12 deep wells, six (6) in Brgy. Mansilingan, five (5) in Brgy. Felisa, and one (1) in Brgy.
Handumanan. A 6,500 capacity concrete ground reservoir complete with chlorination and
booster pump station was constructed in Brgy. Mansilingan, and a concrete break pressure tank
was added to the system in Brgy. Granada. The project added 123 km. of pipelines to the
existing system.
Table 77. Number of Concessionaires, Water Demand, Collection Efficiency, Work force
and Number of Water Sources, BACIWA 2012
Concessionaires
Number of domestic users
Number of government users
Number of commercial users
Total population served
No. of household & establishment served
Active
Billed
Water Demand (in cu.m./day)
Actual production
Average daily water demand

2012
40,437
148
2,990
342,559
43,486
44,070
89,119 per month
3,713 per day

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Wells

82,654 per day

11,625 per day
95,522
119,403
1,324,715
45.52%

Springs
Maximum daily water demand
Peak-hour water demand
Billed water consumption (cu.m./mo.)
Non Revenue Water (%)
Collection Efficiency
Current Collection/Net Sales
Total metered (cu.m.)
Total metered ave. (cu.m.)
Total cubic meter billed
Total active connections billed
Total Revenue (PhP) Gross Sales
Workforce:
Regular
Casual
Job Order

42.40%
1,324,715
1,166,405
1,325,319
43,576
495,163,271
197
139
145

Number of water sources

Deepwells
Spring
Pipelines (in km)
Fire Hydrants

45
2
630
200

BACIWA serves 342,559 people. There are 40,437 domestic users, 2,990 commercial users and
148 government users. Actual water production is 89,119 per month.
Table 78. Active Connections and Cubic Meter Billed, BACIWA 2012
Active connections
40,438
148
2,990
13
43,589

Residential
Government
Commercial
Bulk Sales
Total

Inactive connections
Total Service connections
Classification Size
Residential

1
1
2

Minimum
Charge
208.00
332.80
665.60
1,664.00
4,160.00

Cu.m. billed
11,655,990
246,855
1,552,433
6,283
13,461,561

43,703
57,735
11-20
21.40
21.40
21.40
21.40
21.40

21-30
22.75
22.75
22.75
22.75
22.75

Commodity Charges
31-50
51-70
71-100
25.80
30.05
35.50
25.80
30.05
35.50
25.80
30.05
35.50
25.80
30.05
35.50
25.80
30.05
35.50

101 up
42.70
42.70
42.70
42.70
42.70
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Commercial

3
4

1
1
2
3
4

7,488.00
14,976.00
416.00
665.80
1,331.20
3,328.00
8,320.00
14,976.00
29,952.00

21.40
21.40
42.80
42.80
42.80
42.80
42.80
42.80
42.80

22.75
22.75
45.50
45.50
45.50
45.50
45.50
45.50
45.50

25.80
25.80
51.60
51.60
51.60
51.60
51.60
51.60
51.60

30.05
30.05
60.10
60.10
60.10
60.10
60.10
60.10
60.10

35.50
35.50
71.00
71.00
71.00
71.00
71.00
71.00
71.00

42.70
42.70
85.40
85.40
85.40
85.40
85.40
85.40
85.40

Minimum charge for water varies depending on the classification, water sizes and the number of
cubic meters being used. As shown on the table above, minimum for residential starts from
P208.00 for a 1/2 pipe and P416.00 for a pipe for commercial establishments.
Power
In Bacolod City, electricity is provided for by the Palinpinon Geothermal Plant through the
National Power Corporation and the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Incorporated or
CENECO, the franchise holder of the power utility in Central Negros comprising the cities of
Bacolod, Silay, Bago and the towns of Murcia and Talisay.
Table 79. Number of Consumers and its Classification, CENECO 2012
Residential

Commercial
small

Commercial
large

Primary
metering

Street
lights
w/meter

Street
lights w/o
meter

Total

No. of
consumers

137,293

9,249

766

117

350

162

147,937

No. of
consumers
billed

137,440

9,267

767

117

350

162

148,103

kwhr billed

270,736,953

2,215,271

4,819,065

576,329,286

20,326,323.05

43,329,648.40

527.45

2,478.94

Amount
billed
Ave. monthly
consumption
(kwhr.)

2,453,535,577.32

164.15

63,874,271

95,601,249

139,082,477

582,032,473.52

902,325,065.46

1,229,723,276.23

10,386.92

99,061.59

574.39

5,231,272,363.98

324.28

Table 65 shows the Number of consumers, its classification, the number of consumers billed,
amount billed and the average monthly consumption measured in kilowatt-hour. Residential
consumers comprises the majority at 137,293. Total amount billed sums up to
P2,453,535,577.32. This is followed by commercial consumers with 9,267 at P582,032,473.52.
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Table 80. Monthly Kilowatt Hour Billed, CENECO 2012

kwhr
billed
Street
lights w/o
meter

Commercial
small

Commercial
large

22,419,906

5,073,533

7,515,141

10,754,667

201,805

400,752

46,365,804

22,057,283

5,298,384

7,880,074

11,307,220

187,919

401,735

47,132,615

21,823,531

5,260,085

7,494,287

11,111,580

174,387

403,369

46,267,239

23,533,741

5,079,312

7,558,554

11,707,653

181,922

399,983

48,461,165

23,804,814

5,313,463

7,815,589

11,722,553

176,488

399,849

49,232,756

23,333,216

5,413,785

7,948,082

11,594,891

171,803

404,606

48,866,383

21,212,813

5,349,472

8,874,915

11,163,576

164,998

401,287

47,167,061

22,168,731

5,436,577

8,177,829

11,724,617

180,671

401,958

48,090,383

22,283,714

5,456,555

8,255,050

11,801,365

178,799

401,523

48,377,006

10

21,781,116

5,191,037

8,048,619

11,457,925

181,060

400,861

47,060,618

11

23,298,636

5,530,340

8,029,612

12,316,621

192,757

401,577

49,769,543

12

23,019,452

5,471,728

8,003,497

12,419,809

222,662

401,565

49,538,713

270,736,95
3

63,874,271

95,601,249

139,082,47
7

2,215,27
1

4,819,065

576,329,28
6

Month

Total

Primary
metering

Street
lights
w/meter

Residential

Total

The monthly kilowatt-hour billed is shown on the table above. Residential consumers had the
highest billed at 270,736,953, second is primary metering at 139,082.477 and commercial large
at 95,601,249.
Table 81. Monthly Amount Billed, CENECO 2012
Amount
billed
Residential

Commercial
small

Commercial
large

Primary
metering

Street
lights
w/meter

Street
lights w/o
meter

Total

197,767,140.
12

45,004,899.6
7

68,319,506.9
7

94,504,812.3
7

1,818,736.0
9

3,522,543.
17

410,937,638.
39

194,737,064.
41

48,204,865.9
1

71,201,325.9
8

100,449,017.
65

1,726,004.3
7

3,595,520.
43

419,913,798.
75

223,249,949.
34

54,430,427.8
2

79,298,256.2
6

115,240,084.
06

1,854,968.3
5

4,178,143.
18

478,251,829.
01

203,037,781.
09

44,537,010.8
4

71,076,809.7
8

99,036,820.4
2

1,591,361.2
6

3,422,272.
14

422,702,055.
53

Month

116

213,278,596.
23

47,695,709.8
5

72,776,526.6
0

100,491,702.
72

1,595,415.6
2

3,529,373.
48

439,367,324.
50

219,661,769.
87

50,875,862.9
9

77,265,291.9
5

104,615,224.
55

1,628,503.8
2

3,741,042.
61

457,787,695.
79

201,705,713.
94

50,035,168.6
1

88,963,905.5
8

102,289,197.
43

1,593,885.9
4

3,781,236.
34

448,369,107.
84

230,653,534.
61

57,421,570.0
8

86,831,091.7
5

117,097,489.
24

1,912,476.1
9

4,198,047.
92

498,114,209.
79

182,125,713.
19

44,981,842.6
4

69,902,891.0
3

91,631,512.0
0

1,477,616.1
5

3,228,181.
94

393,347,756.
95

10

187,699,600.
24

44,728,198.9
0

74,701,133.5
3

96,638,993.5
7

1,560,955.5
5

3,375,597.
34

408,704,479.
13

11

198,806,213.
28

46,887,189.3
6

67,574,931.1
9

101,862,757.
98

1,639,018.1
8

3,349,567.
47

420,119,677.
46

12

200,812,501.
00

47,229,726.8
5

74,413,394.8
4

105,865,664.
24

1,927,381.5
3

3,408,122.
38

433,656,790.
84

Total

2,453,535,577.
32

582,032,473.52

902,325,065.46

1,229,723,276.
23

20,326,323.
05

43,329,648.
40

5,231,272,363.
98

The monthly billing as shown on the table above indicates that residential users recorded the
highest at P2,453,535,577.32 followed by primary metering at P1,229,723,276.23 and
commercial large at P902,325,065.46
Philippine Postal Corporation:
Postal Facilities in Bacolod City
1. Post Office
a. Bacolod City Post Office
b. Colegio de San Agustin
c. Brgy. Villamonte Post Office
d. Brgy. 20 Post Office
2. Sub-mail Distribution Center
3. Money Order Window Teller
4. Postage Stamps/Metered Machine Window Teller
5. Postal ID Window Teller
6. Postal Station
a. North Point Postal Station
b. MD Mailing Station
c. East Center Postal Station
d. SLCL Postal Station
7. Mail Transport Vehicles
8. Mail Boxes
9. Postal Lock Boxes
1. Small
515
2. Large
54
Total
569

Total Number
4

1
1
2
1
4

4
3

117

Less Unserviceable
10. Letter Carriers

160

409
51

VOLUME OF POSTAL TRANSACTIONS, CY 2012

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Domestic Mail Posted

International Mails Posted
Domestic Mail Delivered
International Mails Delivered
Outgoing Domestic Parcel
Outgoing International Parcel & Small Packet
Incoming Domestic Parcel
Incoming International Parcel & Small Packet

418,743 pcs.
97,302 pcs
1,929,765 pcs
548,302 pcs.
6,035 pcs.
13,022 pcs.
3,109 pcs.
8,517 pcs.

Land Transportation Office

The Land Transportation Office under the Department of Transportation and Communications is
responsible for optimizing the land transportation services and facilities to effectively implement
the transportation laws, rules and regulations.
Table 82. Number of Motor Vehicles Inspected, Registered and Cases Handled, LTO 2012
Agency
Bacolod
Barotac
Himamaylan
Cadiz
Calinog
Guimaras
Guimbal
Iloilo City
Kalibo
Pontevedra
Roxas City
San Carlos City
Antique
Dumalag
TOTAL

MV Inspected
90,767
17,438
18,403
13,563
21,908
4,708
16,280
80,794
33,765
22,822
42,212
17,186
19,335
30,120
429,481

MV Registered
81,934
17,264
16,845
13,312
19,945
4,696
15,413
68,273
32,711
22,349
40,724
16,272
18,314
29,813
397,865

Registration Cases
215,066
34,257
32,011
20,343
41,171
8,935
22,201
113,468
38,743
46,423
90,327
24,366
30,386
66,304
784,001

The Land Transportation Office records shows that Bacolod City has inspected 90,767 motor
vehicles and registered 81,934 motor vehicles. Registration cases totals 215,066. As compared to
Iloilo, Bacolod has inspected 9,973 more vehicles and has registered 13,661 more than Iloilo.

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Table 83. Number of Motor Vehicles Registered by Type and Agency, LTO 2012
Agency

Type of Motor Vehicle

Cars
UVs
SUVs Trucks Buses MC/TC Trailers
Total
Bacolod
12,048 26,751 3,828
7,317
400
31,316
274
81,934
Barotac
614
1,823
216
858
47
13,705
1
17,264
Himamaylan
465
2,413
340
2,896
136
10,592
3
16,845
Cadiz
333
1,781
198
2,068
110
8,729
93
13,312
Calinog
797
3,200
361
1,469
66
14,041
11
19,945
Guimaras
84
1,042
61
180
7
3,322
4,696
Guimbal
1,393
4,341
461
540
10
8,663
5
15,413
Iloilo City 10,025 25,418 3,716
5,402
148
23,740
184
68,273
Kalibo
1,169
5,876
395
1,025
89
24,157
32,711
Pontevedra
428
2,146
206
2,061
251
17,248
9
22,349
Roxas City
1,835
7,107
645
1,923
28
29,176
10
40,724
San Carlos
299
1,887
268
1,600
72
12,054
92
16,272
Antique
635
3,220
306
719
75
13,358
1
18,314
Dumalag
120
747
74
335
28,537
29,813
TOTAL
30,245 87,752 11,075 28,033 1,439 238,638
683
397,865
The table above shows the type of motor vehicle. Bacolod has 12, 048 cars, 26,751 Utility
Vehicles, 3,828 Sports Utility Vehicles, 7,317 trucks, 400 buses, 31,316 motorcycles/tricycles
and 274 trailers. Total motor vehicles registered is 81,934. While Iloilo has registered 10,025
cars, 25,418 Utility Vehicles, 3,716 Sports Utility Vehicles, 5,402 trucls, 148 buses,23,740
motorcycles/tricycles and 184 trailers, having a total of 68,273.
Table 84. Number of Motor Vehicles Registered by Class and by Mode of Registration,
LTO 2012
Agency

Private
New
Ren
Bacolod
9,174 62,720
Barotac
9,862
6,337
Himamaylan 1,686
9,833
Cadiz
1,399
7,835
Calinog
4,974 11,488
Guimaras
1,039
2,891
Guimbal
466
11,268
Iloilo City
2,591 54,516
Kalibo
3,693 21,636
Pontevedra 6,495
9,725
Roxas City 13,185 22,462
San Carlos
3,814 10,292
Antique
2,844 10,705

Government
For Hire
Total
New Ren New
Ren
New
Ren
7
751
9,282 9,181 72,753
16
92
23
934
9,901
7,363
7
301
5,018 1,693 15,152
3
233
3,842 1,402 11,910
6
84
39
3,354 5,019 14,926
73
2
690
1,041
3,654
4
101
6
3,658
476
14,937
25
763
283 10,095 2,899 65,374
1
176
561 6,641 4,255 28,453
11
301
5
5,812 6,511 15,838
12
266
1
4,798 13,198 27,526
3
277
1,896 3,807 12,465
163
91
4,511 2,935 15,379

Grand
Total
81,934
17,264
16,845
13,312
19,945
4,695
15,413
68,273
32,708
22,349
40,724
16,272
18,314
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Dumalag
TOTAL

24,425

4,737

11

22

14

604

24,450

5,363

29,813

85,637

246,445

106

3,603

1,025

61,045

86,768

311,093

397,861

Table 84 above shows the number of motor vehicles registered by class and mode of registration.
In Bacolod City, there are 9,174 new private registrants and 62,720 private owners that have
renewed their licenses. For government, there are 7 new registrants and 751 that have renewed.
There is no recorded new registration in for hire vehicles but there are 9,282 that have
renewed.Total new registrants sums up to 9,181 and 72,753 that have renewed.
Table 85. Comparative Statistics on Number of Motor Vehicles Registered by District and
Extension Offices, LTO 2012
District Offices
Bacolod
Barotac
Himamaylan
Cadiz
Calinog
Guimaras
Guimbal
Iloilo City
Kalibo
Pontevedra
Roxas City
San Carlos
Antique
Dumalag
TOTAL

2011
82,508
15,136
19,885
12,636
18,186
5,419
13,781
63,011
31,334
20,391
36,069
15,544
16,243
26,183
376,329

Motor Vehicles Registered

2012
81,934
17,264
16,845
13,312
19,945
4,696
15,413
68,273
32,711
22,349
40,724
16,272
18,314
29,813
397,865

% Inc. (Dec.)
(0.70)
14.06
(15.29)
5.35
9.67
(13.34)
11.84
8.35
4.39
9.60
12.91
4.68
12.73
13.86
5.72

Comparative statistics shows that there is a decrease in the number of registered motor vehicles
in Bacolod City from 82,508 in 2011 to 81,934 in 2012 or a decrease of 0.70%. Whereas, Iloilo
City has recorded an increase of 8.35% from 63,011 in 2011 to 68,273 in 2012. Nevertheless,
Bacolod City is still higher in terms of motor vehicles registered as compared to Iloilo.
Bacolod Traffic Authority Office
The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) is responsible for the effective traffic management
and administration in Bacolod City. It formulates traffic policies which govern the standards for
compliance by city motorists and pedestrians. It undertakes programs of work feasible within
available resources and traffic concerns affecting the community.
As per Ordinance No. 43 Series of 1961, all TPU, trucks, buses, or AC Car plying exclusively
within the city limits must possess a Certificate of Public Convenience. Certificate of Public
Convenience or City sticker must be renewed annually.
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The BTAO Education division has conducted road safety seminar for high school and elementary
students, seminar for tricycle drivers and operators, conducted refresher seminar for all traffic
enforcers, conducted consultation with school heads re: the need for road safety and seminar,
seminar for erring drivers, has continued working on seminar materials and enforcers handbook
and conducted road safety seminar for NSTP of USLS students.
Air Transportation
The New Bacolod-Silay Airport services the air transportation problem of the people of Bacolod
City and its nearby towns and cities. There are three (3) airlines that service to and fro Bacolod
on a regular daily schedule. These are: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines.
Travel time to and from Manila is approximately 55 minutes depending on weather conditions.
For Cebu and vice versa, travel time is estimated at 25 minutes.
Water Transportation
Bacolod is accessible by sea from Manila, Iloilo and Cebu. Bacolod has a modern seaport
located at the Reclamation area. Travel time from Bacolod to Manila is approximately 18 hours
and 7 hrs. from Bacolod to Cebu with ten (10) operational ports.
Table 86. Schedule of Trips, CPDO 2012
Schedule of trips:
2Go/Super Cat
Bacolod Iloilo vv.
6:00 AM
8:00AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
3:15 PM
5:05 PM

Weesam Express
Iloilo
Bacolod
7:40 AM
6:10 AM
11:30 AM
9:10 AM
2:30 PM
1:00 PM
5:30PM
4:00 PM

Ocean Jet
Bacolod-Iloilo and Vice Versa
6:15AM
12:45PM
7:45AM
2:15PM
9:15AM
3:45PM
10:45AM
5:15PM

The table above shows the schedule of trips from Bacolod to Iloilo and vice versa. There are
three ships that traverse Bacolod to Iloilo and vice versa daily namely: 2Go/Supercat, Weesam
Express and Ocean Jet. The trip start as early as 6:00AM and has its last trip at 5:15 PM.

Table 87. Total Number of Trips and Volume of Cargo, PPA 2012
Shipcall

Total No. of Trips

Total No. of Trips

Volume of Cargo
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Inbound
2Go/Supercat
Weesam
Ocean Jet

1,698
1,774
2,794

Montenegro
Lines
Millenium
Shipping Lines
Tri Star Ferry

1549

3,476

2Go/Superferry

271

SPA/SIW
(2GO)
TOTAL

94

Outbound Inbound Outbound

BREDCO Fastcraft
1,628
245,266
223,293
1,774
195,149
198,657
2,794
335,342
326,604
RORO
1,549
109,067
71,073

951

951

43,858

35,512

3,476
198,779
165,868
COMMERCIAL VESSEL
271
149,920
145,289
BANAGO COMMERCIAL VESSEL
94
45,080
49,077

12,537

12,537

1,322,461

1,215,373

Inbound

Outbound

180,309

159,173

132,221

124,901

625,677

938,365

377,012

335,629

89,375

100,132

1,404,594

1,658,200

Table 87 shows the Total Number of Trips and Volume of Cargo as reported by the Philippine
Ports Authority for inbound and outbound trips. For 2Go/Supercat, there are 245,266 inbound as
well as outbound. There are three shipping lines that services the people of Bacolod from the
Reclamation Area namely: Montenegro Lines, Millennium Shipping Lines and Tri Star Ferry.
Commercial Vessel that docks at the Reclamation Area is 2Go/Superferry. SPA/SIW (2Go) docks
at Banago Port.
City Engineers Office (CEO)
The City Engineers Office takes charge of all local engineering works in the city which include
construction, repair and maintenance of public infrastructure. The City Engineering Office
maintains drainage systems and undertakes repair of damaged roads and bridges within city
jurisdiction. The infrastructure maintenance services include:

Vegetation Control
Cleaning, Re-ditching, Declogging of Drainage lines

Demolition Works

Repair of Drainage lines and Manholes

Asphalt Patching Roads and Potholes

Repair & Maintenance of Bridges

Paintings and Repair of Street Signs

Restoration of Damage Pavement by BACIWA

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Electrical Services Division of CEO. This service includes survey, inspection, troubleshooting,
changing of busted bulbs & installation of new streetlights.
One of the services by the City Government of Bacolod thru the City Engineers is to give
assistance in times of death by providing paupers coffin to the less fortunate constituents of the
City.
The Truck Team of the City Engineers Office assists in the hauling of informal settlers. They
also assists in the hauling and loading of garbage to the dumpsite.
The Motorpool Division undertakes repair and maintenance activities such as minor and major
repair, preventive maintenance, servicing and overhaul rehabilitation works
The Highway Maintenance Division maintains the citys street drainage and bridges. Among the
activities are: reditching and cleaning of canals, repair/clearing of manholes and catch basins,
sewer jet and jet vac operation/declogging of drainage, patching and seal coating of asphalt,
deliveries of dacal-dacal/shouldering, improvement of roads, clearing and grubbing/cutting of
tall grasses along various city streets and barangay roads, desilting of roads and bridges, repair of
damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveways and concrete road pavements and median
islands, painting of works along curbs and gutters and bridges.
The Electrical Division takes charge for the replacement/installation of sodium bulbs/lamps,
fluorescent lamp, compact fluorescent lamp and fluorescent tube/starter, photocell, circuit
breaker, wirings and magnetic contactor.
Table 88. Accomplishment Report January-December 2012, CEO
Classification
Completed
Roads
P 52,419,565.00
Bridges
545,000.00
Buildings & Structures
23,810,400.00
Others
Drainage
7,839,000.00
Electrical
3,962,550.00
Water
5,734,200.00
Footwalks
255,000.00
TOTAL
P 94,565,715.00
GRAND TOTAL

On-going
P 43,050.00
35,405,064
11,140,000.00
8,940,000.00
2,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
1,645,000.00
P 108,180,064
P 202,745,779.00

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ENVIRONMENT
SECTOR
Erosion and Siltation:
Practically, the same areas that are free from flooding are subject to some degree of soil erosion.
These are the hilly and mountainous areas on the north-eastern part of the city ( Brgy. Alangilan,
portion of Brgy. Granada). The low-lying areas are apparently free from erosion. However, the
later areas experience siltation as an effect of flooding.
Department of Public Services
I.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Three (3) functional elements of SWM

a. Collection
gathering or picking up of solid waste from various service areas
b. Transport
hauling of wastes from the various collection points to the Sanitary
Landfill
c. Final Disposal the final link in the waste handling chanin, where all the waste is dunped,
leveled and compacted.
A. COLLECTION
1. Door to door garbage is collected from receptacles located within the vicinity of
every residential, commercial and industrial unit.
Collection Zones:
Regular
60
Markets
02
Containerize 02
Total
64
Collection Shifts:
1st Shift
2nd Shift
3rd Shift

5:00AM -12:00 Noon

12:00Noon 7:00PM
7:00PM 2:00AM

General Services Area

Urban barangays
Rural barangays

41
20
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Total

61

Some of the barangays have their own garbage dump trucks and are the ones doing doorto-door collections of garbage in some of their areas and transporting the same at the
Felisa Dumpsite.
2. Communal Container Method garbage is collected from container vans (11.5
cu.m. capacity) placed in strategic areas within the city using skip hoist trucks.
No. of Container Vans:
DPS
Private

5
15 (La Salle - 2, Robinsons Place - 4, Gaisano City 3, LN
Hospital 1, Lopues Mandalagan 2, Lopues East 2, Lopues
San Sebastian 1)

No. of Serviceable Skip Hoist Truck

B. DISPOSAL
The present disposal site of Bacolod City is located in Hda. Akol, Purok Acacia,
Barangay Felisa. The 4-hectare disposal site is being owned by the family of Mr. Teodoro
Lopez III. The highest elevation of the disposal site ranges from 40-50 meters above
mean sea level.
Pursuant to the provisions of RA 9003, the Bacolod City Government submitted on
August of 2008 to the Department of Natural Resources the safe closure and
rehabilitation plan for the existing dumpsite in Barangay Felisa which is required by the
DENR before it can issue authority to the city to choose and open a sanitary landfill. In
CY 2009, the safe closure and rehabilitation of Phase 1 & 2 of the said dumpsite was
completed. However due to unforeseen circumstances, Phase 1 & 2 were again opened
and utilized.
One unit each of bulldozer and excavator are rented for the maintenance of the said
controlled dumpsite since we have no garbage disposal equipment st hand.
II.

STREET CLEANING
The city maintains the cleanliness of our city streets and national roads and their
corresponding shoulder and gutters. Street cleaning activities are divided into three (3)
sections, Central, North and South Sections with three (3) shifts per day.
Presently, we are utilizing one (1) open dump truck to collect the garbage gathered in the
course of the street cleaning operation.
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Environment and Natural Resources Office

The Environment and Natural Resources Office is involved in the implementation of the
devolved functions of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to the city in the
establishment and maintenance of the City Tree Park and the issuance of the sand, gravel and
quarry permit.
No. of vehicles tested (voluntary test)
2,200
No. of tree park maintained
- 1 (Alangilan, 8 has.)
No. of groups assisted during tree planting
10
No. of permits recommended that complied Environmental reqmts.2,000
No. of proj. inspected that requires Technical Report for ECC/CNC 24
No. of complaint investigated related to environmental protection 12

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ADMINISTRATIVE
SECTOR
Human Resource Management Services
Human resource is considered the most vital and essential element of any organization. As with
any organization, the LGU can only function more effectively and efficiently if it operates with a
well-managed HRD structure system and well-trained staff.
The City Human Resources as the central personnel arm of the City Government of Bacolod
handles all personnel matters of all city government employees from recruitment, promotions,
benefits, development and retirement. In order to perform effectively and efficiently the HRMS
has installed necessary personnel mechanisms such as: Recruitment and Selection Manual,
Grievance Machinery, Service and Merit Incentives for Local Employees (SMILE) and
Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI).
The Civil Service Commission granted the City Government of Bacolod the authority to take
final action on its appointments under the CSC accreditation program effective February 1, 1999.
The City Government of Bacolod thru the City Human Resource Management Services has
maintained its accreditation for satisfactorily meeting all the requirements for accreditation.
Through this program, the city takes final action on all appointments and no longer submitted to
the Commission for approval.
Being maintained its accreditation with the Civil Service Commission, shows that the city thru
the Human Resource Management Services, its central personnel arm has satisfactorily
manifested its capability in making final action on appointments.
One of the components strengthened by the PRMDP project when it chose Bacolod as one of its
recipient was the formulation of the Training Management System (TMS).
The Training Management System was designed, developed and institutionalized with the
primary concern of providing a framework for the development of human resources in the city so
that the organization can run more efficiently and effectively. Under this system, the city ahs
organized a pool of city trainors who have undergone intensive training and can be considered
as experts in their respective fields. This trainers pool assists the Human Resource Management
Services in trainings and seminars conducted for the employees.
The City Government of Bacolod was identified as the Model City Government for its Citizens
Charter accomplishment pursuant to RA 9485 IN Western Visayas.
In line with this, the City Government of Bacolod through SP Resolution No. 703 Series of 2009
passed and approved said resolution to adopt and implement the Citizens Charter of Bacolod
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City A Manual of City Government Offices. Support mechanisms have been in placed such as:
establishment of public assistance at the building lobby, organization of trained Bilis Aksyon
Partners to man the PAC, formulation and placing of service flow charts and Citizens Charter
in all City Departments/Offices, put up anti-fixer campaign tarpaulin banner, establishment of
core team, facilitated through MITCS the technology-based support system to expediously
address complaints and request for assistance, initiated the placing of NGC directory.
To sustain a sound, effective and efficient human resource, the Office had initiated and
conducted series of training and seminars for its employees such as: Values Orientation
Workshop, Positive Attitude Towards Work Effectiveness, Customer/Frontline Service Seminars,
Orientation Program for New Entrants Employees (OPEN), pre-retirement seminars, Strategic
Planning Seminars-Workshop, Updates on New CSC Memorandum and Circulars, and Conduct
of review for employees in preparation for Civil Service Exam.
The Human Resource Management Services also encourages employees to take scholarship
grants, avail of study leave and attend other enhancement seminars.

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General Services Office

The City General Services Office is in charge of the maintenance and supervision of janitorial,
security and landscaping of the Public Plaza and the Old City Hall Building. The office continues
to update the Acknowledgement Receipt of Equipment (ARE) with corresponding accountable
employee, records of Plants and Assets and serviceable motor vehicles and equipments. It also
issued clearance to employees who availed of maternity, vacation, sick leave, travel abroad,
terminal/retirement purposes and transferred employees of DepEd from Local School Board to
the National level. It also maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of various office/departments,
sanitation of comfort rooms and hallways of the Bacolod City Government Center, part of the
City Hall building and Public Plaza.. It also maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of
Handumanan and Granada Public cemeteries. The maintenance and supervision of the Public
Plaza was emphasized on greening/landscaping and the provision of garbage drums and rubbish
containers. The four (4) fountains of the public plaza are now functional after eight (8) years.
Repair and maintenance of the airconditioning units were undertaken.

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Department of Interior and Local Government

On the Full Disclosure Policy, the Department is committed to aggressively scale up
interventions to elevate the practice of governance that values transparency, accountability,
participation and performance into an institutionalized status.
DILG-Bacolod has successfully advocated and extended technical assistance to the LGU. All the
required documents are posted in three conspicuous places and also in the official website of
Bacolod City. Recently, Bacolod City has uploaded the required documents to the full disclosure
portal.
The Deaprtment, through the Seal of Good Housekeeping, renews its commitment to
aggressively scale up interventions aimed at elevating the practice of good governance that
values desirable development outcomes into institutionalized status. This Seal recognizes local
governments that accords primacy to the principles of accountability and transparency.
The City of Bacolod is one of the LGUs all over the country which was awarded the Seal of
Good Housekeeping.
The Performance Challenge Fund is an incentive fund to the LGU that passed the Seal of Good
Housekeeping (SGH) which comes in the form of counterpart funding for local development
projects under the LGUs Annual Investment Program (AIP) and funded out of the 20% Local
Development Fund, consistent of national goals and priorities.
The City of Bacolod is one of the recipient of the 2012 Performance Challenge Fund in the
amount of P3,000,000.00 and ready for release upon submission of the documentary
requirements to DILG.
The LGPMS is a self assessment management and development tool that enables the LGU to
determine its capabilities and limitations in the delivery of essential public services. Local State
of Governance Report serves as the basis in crafting the State of Local Governance Report. The
City of Bacolod won as Champion for the Local legislation given by the DILG Region VI for
2011. The criteria for the EXCELL award were based on the result of the LGPMS for the
previous year.
To complement the LGPMS being utilized to measure the performance of provinces, cities,
municipalities, the Department developed an instrument called the Barangay Governance
Performance Management System (BGPMS). This is an assessment tool for barangays that
measures the effective delivery of services and accomplishments in the performance of their
function as mandated in the 1991 Local Government Code and other related issuances. Similar to
LGPMS, the BGPMS provides a clear picture of the performance and productivity level of
barangays in the areas of Governance, Administration, Social Services, Economic Development
and Environmental Management (GASEE).
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Dilg Bacolod has conducted an orientation for the implementation of the BGPMS and the
formulation of the State of Barangay Governance Report to all barangays of Bacolod City. The
office has extended technical assistance to all barangays in their conduct of self-assessment using
the BGPMS data capture form and in their formulation of SBGR for CY 2012.
In view of the policy of the State to promote integrity, accountability and proper management of
public affairs and public property and to establish effective practiced at the prevention of graft
and corruption in government, Anti Red Tape Act of 2007 is implemented to eliminate
bureaucratic red tape, avert graft and corruption practice and improve the efficiency of delivery
of government frontline services.
In compliance to this mandate, the City of Bacolod has formulated and implemented its own
Citizens Charter which is on the process of revision, implementing One-Stop-Shop, has
established its Public Assistance Desk, and has provided courtesy lane for preganant, senior
citizens and persons with disability.
Millenium Development Goals 1-7 are the mandates of the LGU, pursuant to Section 16 of the
Local Government Code of 1991 on the promotion of public health and safety, enhancement of
peoples right to a balanced ecology, enhancement of economic prosperity and social justice,
promotion of full employment among the residents, maintenance of peace and order and
preservation of the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants.
DILG Bacolod conducted orientation on the enhanced MDG Tracking System to the local
functionaries of Bacolod City. The office collaborated with the City Planning and Development
Office to track the LGUs response in the location of the Millenium Development Goals. Bacolod
City have accomplished and submitted the MDG Tracking Forms.
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 342, the Department monitors the compliance of barangays on the
conduct of Barangay Assemblies every semester. During the Barangay Assemblies, barangay
officials reported to their respective constituents the current state of development and financial
status of the barangay, consultation/discussion on the proposed plans and programs to be
implemented, discussions on issues affecting the barangay e.g., peace and order, disaster
preparedness, solid waste management, implementation of Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue
particularly on regular clean-up activities, responsibilities of the barangay on National Greening
Program, and compliance to DILG MC 2010-149 dated December 14, 2012 re: Posting of
Barangay Budget, Statement of Income and Expenditures and other Barangay Financial
Transactions and Annual Procurement Plan.
The DILG serves as the Secretariat of the Bacolod City Peace and Order Council (CPOC). The
POC Secretariat handled the administrative operational and technical activities of the POC. It has
been consistently among the top 5 finalist as the Best POC Nationwide. Among its achievement
is the reorganization of the Peoples Law Enforcement Board and the re-activation of the City
Anti-Drug Abuse Council.
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The Department assists in the institutionalization of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP).

Resolving petty disputes at the local level has greatly helped in declogging loaded prosecutions
and court dockets. This has helped save much time and money than going to a full-blown court
trial. The KPs are fully re-organized in 61 barangays.
For CY 2012, the Lupong Tagapamayapa of Barangay Taculing is adjudged as the Most
Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa for Region VI. Due to this feat, the Lupong Tagapamayapa
of Brgy. Taculing is the regional nominee for the National Search for Lupong Tagapamayapa
Incentives Award (LTIA) 2012.
DILG-Bacolod City, with the participation of the members of the City Management
Coordinating Committee, conducted its city-wide Search for the Most Outstanding Barangay
Tanod for CY 2012. As a result, Brgy. Granada and Danilo Lumanog of Brgy. Tangub were
nominated for the group category and individual category respectively, for the 2012 Regional
Search for the Most Outstanding Barangay Tanod.
Management Information Technology and Computer Services

The Office in in charge of the daily posting of data and information on the official
website of the City Government of Bacolod bacolodcity.gov.ph.
It also takes charge of posting the financial documents and transactions pursuant to DILG
Memorandum Circular Nos. 210-83 S2010 and 2011 S2011 on Full Disclosure of Local
Budget and Finances, and bids and Public Offerings.
Enhancement of front end computerized program modules of the electronic Business
Information System (e-BIS) deployed at the Business Permits and Licensing Office and
CTO Licensing Office as maybe required by end users.
On-going system design and program development of the Real Property Tax System at
the City Assessors Office.
Development of computer programs for adhoc reports required by the various
departments/offices of the City Government.
Repair of computer units of r\the different offices of the City Government
Installation of additional network connection at the Land Tax Division
Maintenance of the structured cabling network and PABX system at the ground floor of
the City Government.

Awards:
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Top 1 Most Livable Cities in the Philippines as cited in the iKwaderno

94th Place in the Tholons Top 100 Outsourcing Cities of the World
PNP Region VI
1. Best Women and Children Protection Desk
2. Best Chief of Police
3. Most Supportive LGU
1st Place, Regional Gawad Kalasag Awards 2012 as Best City DRRM Council Highly
Urbanized City Category
CCLDO Gawad Parangal Regional Level Winner
CCLDO Gawad Parangal National Level Regional Winner

Top 3 National Gawad Kalasag Awards 2012 as Best City DRRM Council Highly Urbanized
City Category
BJMP:
Best Jail 3rd & 4th Quarter
Best Jail Warden 3rd & 4th Quarter
MassKara Festival was cited by CNN News Network and the National Geographic, both global
media institutions as one of the top and must see festivals both in the Philippines and the world.
Finalist in the National Search for the Most Business Friendly City in the Philippines.
Regional Winner, Search for the Most Child Friendly Highly Urbanized City
Finalist in the National Search for Most Child Friendly City in the Philippines.
Exemplary Rated Day Care Centers & Day Care Workers (45 Day Care Centers and Day Care
Workers)
Top three Gawad Kalasag Awardee for Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
performance

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