Bacolod is the only independent city in the Negros Island Region of the Philippines. The city has 61 barangays.
Every fourth Sunday of October, Bacolod celebrates the MassKara Festival. The city is geographically located in Negros Occidental, Philippines but is independent from the province.
2019 Bacolod election results
On May 13, 2019, Bacolod elected its new congressman, governor, vice governor and provincial board members. The city has 355,880 registered voters.
CONGRESSMAN
- Greg Gelvosa Gasataya = 135,346
- Monico Puentevella = 84,705
- Kevin Moises = 3,751
MAYOR
- Evelio “Bing” Ramos Leonardia = 144,776
- Jocelle Batapa-Sigue = 81,248
- Ray Carmona =
VICE MAYOR
- El Cid Familiaran = 126,238
- Jude Thaddeus “Thaddy” Sayson = 91,821
COUNCILORS
- Cindy Rojas = 135,011
- Renecito Novero = 131,672
- Simplicia “Simple” Distrito = 123,194
- Carlos Jose “Carl” Lopez = 119,883
- Al Espino = 116,412
- Archie Baribar = 114,567
- Israel Salanga = 114,300
- Dindo Ramos = 108,218
- Bart Orola = 106,353
- Ana Marie Palermo = 105,683
- Elmer Sy = 100,867
- Wilson Gamboa Jr. = 87,301
- Marlon Solidum = 86,627
- Homer Bais = 79,587
- Kalaw Puentevella = 79,414
- Jason Villarosa = 60,769
- Celia Flor = 54,501
- Bobby Montelibano = 49,077
- Rico Villafuerte = 37,687
- Elmer Villanueva = 37,461
- Rommel Jamero = 35,083
- Bing Sibug = 32,247
- Edwin Balajadia = 30,923
- Alan Arroyo = 29,449
- Reynaldo Ebreo = 19,416
- Paulo Lacson = 17,066
- Willy David = 14,017
On April 25, 2010, Kristine G. Alonso represented Bacolod at Miss Philippines Earth 2010 and competed against 48 other candidates at Aquatica at Manila Ocean Park in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was unplaced.
On December 2, 2011, Vickie Marie Rushton represented Bacolod at Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 and competed against 29 other candidates at The Arena in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. She won the title.
Representing Bacolod, Kathleen Matillano competed against 16 other Miss Grand Philippines 2014 candidates at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila on August 16, 2014 and Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap competed against 39 other Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on April 17, 2016. They were both was unplaced.
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