Bacolod

Overview

Bacolod is the largest city on the island of Negros, and the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental. The only highly urbanized city in the philippines to win a grand slam being the most cleanest and greenest highly urbanized city. Roads are wide and traffic is not a problem here. Home of more than 450,000 people, Bacolodnons love to enjoy life. That's why it is called the " City of Smiles ". The world renowned " Masskara Festival " and " Pana-ad Sa Negros Festival ". The city is home to the Pana-ad Park and Stadium, and Paglaum Sports Complex . Both facilities are used during the 2005 Southeast Asian Games co-host by the city with Manila and Cebu.

History