The Story Behind the City of Smile’s Famous Welcome Marker

When travelers make their way into Bacolod City, primarily through the Bacolod-Silay Airport or the northern gateway of the city along the Bacolod-Murcia Road, they’re greeted by an eye-catching sight … Read More

Bacolod City’s Historic Buildings: Myths or Hidden Stories?

(Clockwise: The Ruins; Bacolod City Public Plaza; San Sebastian Cathedral; and Bacolod City Capitol Building)   Bacolod City, known as the “City of Smiles,” offers more than just the MassKara … Read More

Bacolod City: A Historical Perspective from the 1980s to the Present

Pre-1980s Background Bacolod, located on Negros Island in the Western Visayas region, was originally a rural settlement founded in the 18th century. It grew rapidly during the Spanish and American … Read More