This Week in Bacolod (February 16 to 22, 2020)

Expect morning showers and cold weather this week.

By: Shanice Reyes | February 16, 2020

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You might experience chilly weather with a few drops of rain in the afternoon this week in Bacolod. Meanwhile, three satellite markets in the city received a budget of PhP46 million from the national government for construction and renovation. In Banago, a businessman requests to hasten the processing of a letter to begin the development of a port project. In terms of tourism, the newly promoted chief of the Tourism Development Department of DOT-Western Visayas promised to continue her support for the sustainable tourism industry in the province. Lastly, the province recently implemented an ordinance to ban pork products from Mindanao. Read on for the details on these updates to see how they'd affect your list of things to do this week!

Weather Advisory: Mostly morning showers and few sunny days

This week, the best days to go out of the house for outdoor activities would be on Sunday and Monday, February 16 and 17. Expect morning showers and a little rain in the afternoon during the rest of the week. If you planned trips ahead, bring rainy day essentials to keep you dry and warm. On the flip side, this weather is perfect for those who want to experience the cold breeze with a cup of hot coffee in the neighboring mountains of Bacolod.

Traffic News: 46M budget allocated for 3 satellite markets in Bacolod

PhP46 million was allocated by the national government for the construction and renovation of three satellite markets in Bacolod. Granada and Sum-ag Public Markets will be renovated, while the Banago Village Public Market will be constructed. According to Congressman Greg Gasataya, the projects are scheduled for implementation in March or April of this year. Gasataya also mentioned that the national government allotted a total of PhP1.5 billion for projects like rehabilitation of roads and drainage around the city. Lastly, the Department of Public Works and Highways will also improve the street lights systems in some areas.

Travel Update: Bacolod businessman requests council’s LNO for port project

Vladimir Gonzales, a businessman backing a port project in Banago, passed a request to the Bacolod City Council to expedite the Letter of No Objection (LNO) for the project. The letter would permit him to proceed with the reclamation application and the 232-hectare port development. The 232-hectare port will consist of a hundred-hectare Economic Zone dedicated to factories, assembling plants, and a port of international standards. Gonzales also mentioned that there are a lot of investors for this project and the city government could collect huge taxes and job opportunities from it.

Tourism News: New tourism officer vows to support the industry

Cristine Mansinares of Negros Occidental, the new chief of the Tourism Development Department of DOT-Western Visayas, has vowed to continue supporting the province’s proposal for sustainable and inclusive tourism industry. The province is currently focusing on its tourism development plan which includes marketing and promotions, infrastructure developments, and training as well.

Passed Laws and Ordinance: Negros Occidental imposed ban of pork products from Mindanao

Negros Occidental expanded its ban on the entry of pork products to the entire province of Mindanao to protect the province's swine industry from the African Swine Fever (ASF). Previously, the ban only covered the Davao region which had a positive case for ASF that caused the death of a thousand pigs. In December 2019, a permanent ban on the entry of pork products from Luzon was also implemented.