The City Government of Bacolod led by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez awarded some outstanding residents, employees, and companies during the 86th Charter Day anniversary celebration held at the lobby of the Bacolod Government Center on June 18, 2024. Charter Day is very important because the city is recognizing exemplary individuals and companies that have made Bacolod what it is today. He said, “This is the time for us, the LGU, to recognize the individuals who have contributed to the development of the city," Mayor Albee Benitez remarked during his Charter Day Message.
With the 86th Charter Day Celebration of the City of Bacolod, numerous outstanding Bacolodnons were recognized in the Banwahanon and Be the Change Awards. Mayor Albee Benitez was joined by Councilor Jason Villarosa, who gave the welcome remarks, Bacolod City Lone District Congressman Greg G. Gasataya, and Governor Eugenio Jose V.
Lacson, who gave the congratulatory messages, together with various city officials. ANG BANWAHANON AWARDEES were Nestor "Aboy" Evaristo, Bryant C. Lao, and Marigold Ponce-Tangco.
This Banwahanon Award was institutionalized through City Ordinance No. 494, Series of 2009, and is known to be the highest form of award or recognition that a Bacolodnon can receive, whose life or service has deeply impacted the city's economic, cultural, sports, social, moral, and educational development. BE THE CHANGE AWARDEES were Fairly Pretta, Sagup Negros: Food Waste Mitigation Initiative.
