THE CLEANEST AND GREENEST HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY
IN THE PHILIPPINES

     After five years (1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2002) of making it as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines, we have finally earned our place in the Clean and Green Hall of Fame - one of the most coveted and prestigious awards accorded to a local government unit.
     Getting the title was no mean feat for Bacolod, especially since there were highly competent contenders vying for the same title, but with the cooperation and support of all sectors concerned, Bacolod emerged victorious.
     The Task Force Clean and Green and the Department of Public Services are the lead agencies working on these programs.
     Also playing vital roles in the implementation of the Clean and Green Program are the City Engineers Office, General Services Office, City Veterinary Office, City Agriculture Office, City Health Office, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Market Superintendent and Market Supervisors under the City Administrators Office.
     On their part, the City Council passed an Ordinance requiring all public utility vehicle owners and drivers to provide waste cans or garbage bins in their respective vehicles, and this is now being complied with, while the City Government is also  working for the strict enforcement of the Anti-Littering law.
     With the over-all cleaning and greening program of the City is the inculcation in the minds of every Bacolodnon the values of discipline, self-reliance, resourcefulness, cooperation, cleanliness and environmental awareness. Garbage consciousness is now being adopted as a way of life by many Bacoleños.

1. Adopt-a-Median Island and Adopt-a-Landscape  Project.
2. Clean-up drives in major areas especially  the coastal.
3. Regular flushing operations in 3 major markets in Libertad, Burgos  and Central Markets.
4. Operation Kakas concerning expired and illegal posters and advertisements.
5. Inspection of public toilets inside theaters and restaurants to determine compliance with sanitation standards.
6. Door-to-door method in garbage collection with 137 collectors working on 3 shifts from 5 a.m. to 12 noon, 12 noon to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. covering 32 collection zones.
7. Continuous propagation of trees, plants and seedlings.
8. Acquisition of additional equipment such as dump trucks, compactors and skip hoists for garbage collection Regular dredging operations in several waterways in Bacolod.

PHOTO GALLERY

PUBLIC PLAZA.  This is the band stand at the center of Bacolod public plaza. This stage has held a thousand and one celebrations that has gathered the community together and has entranced foreigners and visitors, celebrations like the MassKara Festival. Names of varied famous artists like Beethoven's love for the arts and music. Both sides of this city's ensign is landscaped, as one of the priority projects of the Clean and Green, fund of which came from the realignment of the city's prize as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines. Aside from the landscaping, old trees, flowers and other ornamental plants teemed at the public plaza

RIZAL CENTENNIAL PARK.  In commemoration of the one hundred years of Philippine Independence, Bacolod City built a monumental structure of the National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, and a piazza to honor and applaud his martyrdom for our freedom. The park is one of the city's attractive historic structure right in front of Rizal Elementary School, which is also a landmark as one of the oldest edifice in the city. In reverence to the past and a heritage that has given Bacolodnons the identity and culture, this park is very well-landscaped and decorated with Indian trees, well manicured purple bush and intricately trimmed golden rosary highlighted by other flowering plants.

MINI-FOREST.  This is the mini-forest at Pagla-um Village Elementary School. This symmetrical line of trees has won the school an award from a foreign sponsored contest for the best mini-forest. These three-year old trees imply environmental message to the students to take care of the Nature by planting trees in their community.

AWESOME.  These are not candies on a tree, nor a balloons on the air, but this is actually a tree with uniquely arrayed leaves. This work of art and nature is located inside the compound of Bacolod Trinity Church.

TREE HOUSE IN A SCHOOL GARDEN.  "Balay Paliwa-liwahan', or a 'rest house', gives Pagla-um Village Elementary School an image aside from a place of education. Pulchritude has given her a milieu that is more conducive for learning.

CAPITOL LAGOON.  One of the scenic attractions in the city, is the lagoon and park in front of Provincial Capitol Building. Tropical trees and a variety of ornamental plants and flowers that exude a cool atmosphere for joggers and strollers encompass this another landmark. The ample shade trees in the park afford a nice shelter to families and impart joy to the children who spend time to play land during weekends.

FOOD, STYLE, AND GARDEN.  People with fine taste go to a fine place with ornately beautiful decorations like this. In Bacolod, part of business is an exquisite anterior like this restaurant to attract more customers. Ditto with Bacolod, she is packaged with pulchritude and allure , cleanliness and sanitation, a charming people and a warm hospitality, to attract many more investors and visitors to come. The title of Bacolod as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City is a prestige and honor to all Bacolodnons, and this honor correlates to Bacolod as the Convention Center of the South!