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Why Bacolod is Your Destination

Greatly improved accessibility through an airport that connects to the city to Manila 8 times daily through 3 major airlines and a seaport for large cargo and passenger vessels in addition to the fast sea crafts cruising the waters between Iloilo and Bacolod.
Upbeat local economy and unlimited opportunities for trade and investments because the city is home to a high percentage of the Philippines’ top 20 corporations;
Intensified initiatives towards agri-based diversification like the production of food items, mucovado sugar, organic fertilizers, light farm equipment and home décor;
Acclaimed as the Most Business Friendly City in the Philippines in 2007 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry. More...

C I T A T I O N S

2006-2007 Best Public Sector Project Awards, LGU Category.

2007 Child Friendly City (Highly Urbanized Category) for Region 6.

2007 Most Business-Friendly Local Govt. Unit in the Philippines

2007 Outstanding City in Region 6 - 'Green Banner Award'

2007 Outstanding Bacolod Business-support Organization.

2006 Most Business-Friendly Local Gov't. Unit, Visayas.

2006 Most Child-Friendly City - Regional Level.

(INSUMIX) Feeding Program - finalist for Best Public Sector Projects 2005-2006.

Awards of Excellence-One-Stop-Shop Operations, Permits & Licensing Division.

2005 AIM Awardee for Most Competitive City in the Country (Mid-Size Category).

2005 Apolinario Mabini Award for Most Disabled Friendly City.

MassKara Festival as the Major Tourism Festival.

2nd Best Peace and Order Councils in the country, 2005.

Convention Facilities in Bacolod (Posted: November 3, 2008)

Accessibility (Posted: October 30, 2008)

Bacolod City Photo Gallery (Updated: March 31, 2008)

Accommodation Rates (Updated: Mary 9, 2008)

Travel and Tours Agencies (Updated: April 30, 2008)

Schools in Bacolod City

Tourism Statistics 2007 (Posted: February 29, 2008)

A TOURIST IS A FRIEND- Bacolod Tours

Citizen's Charter- A Manual of City Government Services

Street Map

2008 Calendar of Events

PRESS RELEASE - PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE/CMO

US Ambassador To Philippines Kenny Visits Bacolod - 11-06-08

CCLDO at the Rockwell Exhibit - 10-06-08

MassKara Mass Wedding - 10-06-08

Bacolod’s Masskara Festival invited to join Intl. Mask Arts and Culture...- 09-30-08

MassKara Goes To Andong City, South Korea - 09-24-08

SP asks GMA to declare Oct. 20 as non-working holiday in Bacolod - 09-22-08

Transportation Committee Met For Safety Of Call Center Employees - 08-11-08

Bacolod City is WASARE ready - 07-30-08

PHOTO RELEASE - PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE/CMO

POINTS OF INTERESTS

	Getting There... Negros Occidental & Bacolod is accessible by plane from Manila and Cebu daily & by boat from Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro & Manila.
	Where to stay... Bacolod has a wide range of accommodations to choose from. There are first class hotels & inns. Island & mountain resorts are alternative accommodations.
	Places of Interest... Explore the city & meet smiling & friendly Bacoleños conversant in the English language, making it easy to communicate with guests & visitors.
	Recommended Tours... Catch the glimpse of the steam locomotives the "IRON DINOSAUR" and visit the beautiful natural scenery of Bacolod & Negros Occidental.
	Recreation & fun... Experience the finest facilities in a serene & fun environment that is ideal for families. A perfect resort right next to your home.