BACOLOD

CITY
Major Developments
Bacolod City in 2012
in 2012 research
In the said study of 122 Philippine cities which made Bacolod City
the No. 1 of the 120 most livable cities of the Philippines for 2012,
quantitative variables came from the external data sources which
were based from the reports released by the following government
agencies: National Statistics Office, Philippine Statistical Coordination
Board, IPRSD – Planning Service of DPWH, PAG-ASA, Philippine
Volcanology and Seismology, Department of Education, Bureau of
Secondary Education of Dep-Ed, Professional Regulation
Commission and the Commission on Audit. As much as possible,
qualitative aspects that requires polls and interviews were given with
statistical counterpart to quantify the required indicator.

Based on the results of the study, Bacolod City came out as the “Most
Liveable City of 2012.” According to the study, while Bacolod may not
be the best but the city is well represented in all of the indicators
mentioned.
Bacolod City ranks 8th in having the lowest crime incidence among the first class cities in the
country.

It is 3rd in giving the best environmental conditions to live; 2nd in having the best sports
program for the public, 4th for historical and cultural significance, 2nd in having the best
delicacies in the country, and 4th for best tourist attractions.

In the study, Bacolod ranks 3rd as best provider of quality public and private education both
for primary and secondary, 4th in having the most cultural and commercial ties locally and
internationally, 6th in calamity safety index and the 4th best city in terms of its
infrastructure.

Bacolod is the capital of Negros Occidental province well known for its Masskara Festival
celebrated every October. Bacolod is also known for being very friendly thus the nickname the
“City of Smiles”

In addition, the study noted that Bacolod received numerous awards and citations from
different organizations for having one of the best infrastructure, stable economy, interesting
culture and conducive environment.
Bacolod City 2022
WHAT ARE THE DEVELOPMENTS AND UPDATES?
BACOLOD CITY -- Bacolod City remains on the top three of the “most livable urban centers in the country” list, placing second to Davao City in
The Manila Times’ Search for the Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2018.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who accepted the first runner-up plaque during the awarding ceremonies held at Conrad Manila hotel in Pasay City
Tuesday afternoon, said the award is “inspiring.”

In the contest’s first edition last year, Bacolod was named the grand winner in the Top Philippine Model City 2017 Awards.

This year, Laoag City was declared second runner-up.

“If we come right after Davao, that is still something to crow about. Likewise, this ranking shows how consistent we are,” Leonardia said,
pointing out that Bacolod is actually competing with other big and dynamic cities.

“We are very, very pleased. This, for me, is a validation and proof of consistency. Last year, we were called the ‘Top Model City’ and this time
we came very close to that after Davao,” he added.

For 2018, Bacolod was also awarded as the “Most Business-Friendly City.”

“An added incentive and inspiration is that we were given a special title as the ‘Most Business-Friendly City,’” the mayor said.

Leonardia said that Bacolod is “growing very rapidly,” with major developers coming in, spurring developments all over the city.

“Now it can be told that ‘Bacolod is the next big thing,” the mayor said.

Vice Mayor El Cid, who joined Leonardia during the awarding rites,6 said that along the City Council, he is honored to receive the award.

“This is an inspiration for us to do better than best next year,” he added.

City Administrator John Orola said that under the dynamic leadership of Leonardia, the city officials and those in the bureaucracy
“contributed to all these efforts.”

The Manila Times president and chief executive officer Dante “Klink” Ang II, and chief operating officer Blanca Mercado awarded the plaques
to the winners. (PNA)
The
development of
the city is
sometimes
seen on the
infrastructures
that they have
invested on
And here are some examples
1.6-kilowatt
solar system
to energize
Bacolod
farming
community
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P150M for
rehab of 3
Bacolod public
markets
P4.8-M
Halandumon
tower
New Araneta-
Magsaysay
flyover in
Bacolod
There are a lot of hotels in Bacolod
City where you can stay

Bacolod City has a lot of hotels where

you can feel comfortable and enjoy.
Bacolod City has aswell a lot of
malls you can shop and wander

Mall is such a popular spot, there are

plenty of ways to have fun, even if you
don't want to spend much money.
Those are only some developments that can
be seen in Bacolod City. There have been
many changes throughout decades as time
has gone. Bacolod is a rapidly developing
city, and there is much to learn from it.