Victorias City Joins 124th Police Service Anniversary Celebration

Mayor Abelardo Bantug III together with Personnel of Victorias City Police Station, under the leadership of PLTCOL Terence Paul Sta. Ana, joined the 124th Police Service Anniversary Celebration, streamed live via RTVM Facebook, at the 2nd Floor Lobby of Victorias City Hall on August 12.

VICTORIAS CITY LAUNCHES SCHOOL'S DEPUTY INFORMATION OFFICERS PROGRAM

The City of Victorias kicked off its Recognition and Capacity Building session for the newly established School’s Deputy Information Officers (SDIO), empowering public and private high school students to promote volunteerism and effective information dissemination, held at the City Aquatic Center, Pavilion II, on July 22.

VICTORIAS CITY EMPOWERS 80 EXPECTANT MOTHERS AT BUNTIS CONGRESS

A total of 80 Pregnant Women participated in this year’s Buntis Congress and were given free lectures on maternal health care, newborn health, and accessible health education at CityMall Victorias, July 17.

VICTORIAS CITY TURNS OVER STIPENDS TO PROJECT SAGIP INTERNS

The City Government of Victorias officially distributed stipends to ten beneficiaries of Project SAGIP (Serving Assistance through Government Internship Program) during a ceremonial turnover held at the City Mayor's Office Courtesy Area on July 16.

VICTORIAS CITY CONDUCTS SEARCH FOR BEST PERFORMING PWD ORGANIZATION 2025

In a show of commitment to inclusivity and empowerment, the City Government of Victorias launched the Search for Best Performing PWD Organization 2025, recognizing the efforts of local disability groups across the city from July 1 to 7.

MAYOR BANTUG, CITY OFFICIALS JOIN 1ST LLPDCPI NEGROS ISLAND REGION PLANNING CONFERENCE

Victorias City Mayor Abelardo Bantug III and Vice Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca attended the 1st League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines, Inc. (LLPDCPI) – Negros Island Region Planning Conference held at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City on July 10.

BAYI INC. HOLDS 2-DAY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

A total of 65 Victoriasanon Women participated in BAYI Inc.’s Business Development Workshop for Women and LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs and Government Employees of Victorias at the Victorias Aquatic Center Pavilion II, and the Victorias City Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby, on June 20 and 21./

SENATOR VILLAR, CONGRESSMAN JAVI, MAYOR JUNB LEAD TISON BRIDGE GROUNDBREAKING

Victorias City marked a significant development milestone with the groundbreaking of the Tison Bridge in Barangay XI, one of the first major infrastructure projects implemented by Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez in the city, on July 1.

CONGRESSMAN JAVI KICKS OFF FIRST INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN VICTORIAS CITY

Victorias City welcomed the rollout of the first set of infrastructure projects supported by Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez, with the Victorias City as the recipient of three major developments: the Multi-purpose and Cultural Building at the Sidlak Victorias Global City, the Multi-purpose Building for uniformed personnel near Barangay XI People’s Hall, and the redevelopment of the Barbecue Plaza (Tun-ogan), on July 1.

VICTORIAS CITY HOSTS NEGROS DANCE CARAVAN TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH

Victorias City, in collaboration with the Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. (FHFI) and Danspace Ballet School, Manila, proudly hosted the Negros Dance Caravan as part of the extended celebration of National Heritage Month on June 29

VICTORIAS CITY HOLDS OFFICIAL TURNOVER CEREMONY FOR INCOMING ADMINISTRATION

Outgoing City Mayor and Congressman-elect of the Third District of Negros Occidental, Javier Miguel Benitez, officially turned over the documents, as stipulated in DILG Memorandum Circular 2025-16, to the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Abelardo Bantug III during the Transition and Turnover Ceremony held at Pavilion II, Victorias Aquatic Center, on June 30.

VICE MAYOR PALANCA LEADS CULMINATION OF TUPAD BALAY PROJECT, TURNS OVER WORKBOOKS AND NEW LIBRARY IN VILLA VICTORIAS

Vice Mayor Derek Palanca joined community members, educators, and local partners in celebrating the culmination and turnover ceremony of the Tupad Balay Project highlighting the power of collective action and community-driven education held at the Villa Victorias Covered Court, June 28.

VICTORIAS CITY LAUNCHES SK FEDERATION SPORTS LEAGUE 2025 WITH GRAND OPENING CEREMONY

Victorias City marked a dynamic start to its youth sporting calendar with the official opening of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation Sports League 2025 at the City Public Plaza on June 29.

MAYOR JAVI GRATEFUL FOR HIS TERM, EXPRESSES HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO VICTORIAS CITY PUBLIC SERVANTS

In his final flag ceremony as City Mayor of Victorias, Congressman of the Third District of Negros Occidental, Javier Miguel Benitez delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude to all city officials and employees for their unwavering support, commitment, and service throughout his term in office, held at the City Public Plaza on June 30.

VICTORIAS CITY SWITCHES ON SMART TRAFFIC SYSTEM, INAUGURATES CAFÉ, SATELLITE MARKET

Victorias City took another stride toward progress with the inauguration of three infrastructure projects, including the newly relocated Victorias Café, the city’s first AI-powered traffic lights, and the upgraded Satellite Market in Barangay I, held on June 26.

VICTORIAS CITY LAUNCHES SIDLAK VICTORIAS MEDIA CENTER, UNVEILS TWO PROJECTS AT THE PUBLIC PLAZA

Victorias City Mayor and Congressman-elect of the Third District of Negros Occidental, Javier Miguel Benitez, spearheaded the official launch of the Sidlak Victorias Media Center at the Victorias Command and Evacuation Center, June 27.

VICTORIAS CITY, USLS, UNILAB EDUCATION INK TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT TO RE-OPEN LA SALLE COLLEGE VICTORIAS

Victorias City marked a significant milestone in advancing inclusive and skills-based education through the ceremonial signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Cooperation with the University of Saint La Salle and Unilab Education Incorporated held at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center, June 26.

VICTORIAS CITY FIRST LGU TO PARTNER WITH PHILSURIN, FORGES SCHOLARSHIP DEAL WITH MAPÚA

The City Government of Victorias reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development and educational advancement through the ceremonial signing of two significant agreements held at the 2nd Floor Lobby of Victorias City Hall on June 26.

HANDS-ON BOOKKEEPING TRAINING EMPOWERS LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS IN VICTORIAS

In response to the high demand among local entrepreneurs, various small business owners in Victorias participated in a free Bookkeeping Training organized by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO) on June 13 at the Pavilion II of the Victorias City Aquatic Center.

VICTORIAS CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAYCARE’S WEEK WITH ENVIRONMENTAL, SELF-ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

In celebration of National Daycare’s Week and in line with Proclamation No. 404, Series of 2013, the City Government of Victorias, through the Federation of Child Development Workers, gathered Child Development Workers (CDWs) for a day of meaningful activities held at the Eco-Trail in Barangay VI-A on June 13.

VICTORIAS CITY HOLDS CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR FOR SOLO PARENT LEADERS

In line with its commitment to empowering solo parents, the City Government of Victorias, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), conducted a two-day Capacity Building on Interpersonal Relationship and Communication for Solo Parent Presidents held at Villa Marina Linda, Don Salvador Benedicto, June 13-14.

287 NEW TRICYCLE FRANCHISE HOLDERS RECEIVE MTOPs IN VICTORIAS CITY

A total of 287 tricycle operators were formally awarded their Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permits (MTOP) of tricycle franchise in a distribution ceremony held at Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center, June 17.

VICTORIAS CITY GETS 10 LAPTOPS FROM GCASH, TURNS OVER 3 EXCAVATORS FOR DISASTER RESPONSE

A turnover ceremony was held for the donation of ten laptops from GCash to the City Treasurer’s Office and three excavators for the City Engineer’s Office, at the City Public Plaza on June 16.

MURAL PAINTING CONTEST MARKS CULMINATION OF ENVIRONMENT WEEK

Victorias City concluded its Environment Week celebration with a vibrant and meaningful Mural Painting Contest, transforming blank spaces into vivid expressions of environmental advocacy, held on the walls of Victorias Elementary School on June 6.

VICTORIAS CITY DISTRIBUTES 1ST AND 2ND QUARTER SOCIAL PENSION TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS

Victorias City successfully distributed the first and second quarter social pension to 1,314 indigent senior citizens during a two-day payout held at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center on June 10–11.

VICTORIAS CITY HONORS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, ATHLETES, BARANGAYS IN FLAG CEREMONY

Victorias City honored outstanding individuals and groups during the regular flag-raising ceremony held at the City Public Plaza on June 9.

VICTORIAS CITY TRICYCLE DRIVERS SOLIDIFY COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

In line with the City Environment Week celebration, officers of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) convened to reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center, June 4.

VARIOUS SECTORAL GROUPS PLANT 2000 SEEDLINGS FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Over 300 participants from various sectoral groups joined the Multi-Sectoral Mangrove Planting Day and planted a total of 2,000 Malihaw and Baklaw seedlings at the Mangrove Eco-Trail of Barangay VI-A on June 5.

PROJECT HEY EQUIPS YOUTH WITH LIFE-SAVING SKILLS THROUGH FIRST AID, BLS TRAINING

In an effort to strengthen youth preparedness and promote safety in the community, a three-day Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training under Project HEY (Honing and Empowering the Youth) was conducted at the Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center from June 4 to 6.

VICTORIAS CITY CONDUCTS HEALTHCARE ORIENTATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Employees of the City Government of Victorias were given a comprehensive orientation on their healthcare insurance and HMO benefits during a session held at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center, May 28.

PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL FEDERATION HOLDS BASIC REFEREES COURSE IN VICTORIAS CITY

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully conducted its Basic Referees Course 2025 in Victorias City, May 14 to 17.

PESO VICTORIAS LAUNCHES AYOS PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH GRADUATES

In line with the city’s commitment to youth development and inclusive employment, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Victorias City officially launched the Augmented Youth Opportunities for Students (AYOS) under the PESO Youth Employment Support Program at Gloriville Subdivision on May 26.

VICTORIAS CITY EMPOWERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS THROUGH CAPABILITY BUILDING, PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW

The City Government of Victorias, through the its City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), empowered its Child Development Workers (CDWs) through a Capability Building and Program Implementation Review held at Juana Highland, Murcia on May 22–23, 2025.

VICTORIASANON ARTISTS JOIN NATIONAL PROJECT PANATAG WORKSHOP IN BACOLOD

Three Victoriasanon Artists, Raymart Romelo, Edrian Jaranilla, and Marjolene Masa from Malayang Kamay Victoriasanon Artists Group were given the chance to participate in the Negros Leg of Project Panatag - a nationwide workshop series of the Philippine Women’s University’s Arts-Based Research Center, held at Orange Project, Bacolod City, May 25.

VICTORIASANONS GATHER AT VOTING PRECINCTS TO CAST THEIR VOTES FOR MAY 12 ELECTIONS

Victoriasanons have gathered at their respective voting precincts today, May 12, as the official voting period for Halalan 2025 is underway.

THIRD DISTRICT ELECTS VICTORIAS CITY MAYOR JAVI BENITEZ AS NEW REPRESENTATIVE

Incumbent Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez was officially proclaimed as the Congressman-elect of the Third Legislative District of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region (NIR) during the proclamation ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol on May 13.

SEMINAR ON FAMILY DYNAMICS KICKS OFF SOLO PARENT WEEK 2025

Victorias City officially opened its Solo Parent Week 2025 celebration with a seminar on Family Dynamics and Stress Management held at the Barangay XIII Covered Court, April 24.

VICTORIAS CITY HONORS MODERN-DAY HEROES IN OFW SUMMIT 2025

Over 500 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families gathered for the highly anticipated Victorias City OFW Summit 2025, a celebration of the sacrifices and vital contributions of OFWs to both the local and national economy, held at the Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center on April 30.

COMELEC CONDUCTS FINAL TESTING, SEALING OF VOTE COUNTING MACHINES IN VICTORIAS CITY

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Victorias City successfully conducted the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) of Automated Counting Machines at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center, May 7.

VICTORIAS CITY STRENGTHENS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH EMPOWER-HER WORKSHOP

Representatives from the City of Victorias’ Gender and Development Focal Point System “GFPS" and Technical Working Group participated in the EMPOWER-HER: Feminist Business Development Workshop organized by the City of Victorias in partnership with BAYI Inc., at the Pavilion I, Victorias Aquatic Center, April 11.

FROM BAPTISM OF FIRE TO VICTORIOUS LEGACY, MAYOR JAVI DELIVERS FINAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez delivered his final State of the City Address, reflecting on three years of governance marked by reforms, infrastructure development, and inclusive leadership held at the City Public Plaza, May 5.

VICTORIAS CITY BECOMES FIRST LGU TO SUBSIDIZE SSS CONTRIBUTIONS OF BHWs, BNs

Victorias City has made history as the first local government unit (LGU) in the country and in the newly created Negros Island Region to fully subsidize the Social Security System (SSS) contributions of its Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), during a ceremonial signing held at the Victorias City Command and Evacuation Center on May 2.

VICTORIAS CITY MOVES TOWARD SMARTER, SAFER FUTURE WITH PACKETWORX TECH DEMO

Victorias City took a major step in advancing its smart city vision with the Packetworx Tech Demonstration and Collaboration Meeting held at the 2nd Floor Lobby of City Hall on April 10. Building on the milestone of receiving IoT-powered disaster monitoring sensors from Packetworx Inc. last November 28, 2023, the meeting showcased how Victorias is leveraging innovation to improve disaster preparedness and public safety.

MAYOR JAVI LEADS GROUNDBREAKING OF THREE NEW PROJECTS IN VICTORIAS

Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez led the Groundbreaking Ceremony for three new projects in the city, including the New Victorias Motorpool Facility and two new Child Development Centers, on April 15. The New Victorias City Motorpool Facility will rise at Hda. Ofelia, Barangay XIV, Victorias City.

VICTORIAS CITY, OCD, NEGROS ACE INK AGREEMENTS TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER RESILIENCE

The City Government of Victorias formalized two separate Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Negros Association of Chief Executives (Negros ACE) to reinforce disaster preparedness and resilience efforts held at Nature’s Village Resort on April 11.

PAWSHION SHOW 2025 HIGHLIGHTS RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, ANIMAL WELFARE

Victorias City, through the City Veterinary Office under the leadership of OIC-City Veterinarian Dr. Ma. Anicka Villegas, highlighted responsible pet ownership and animal welfare as it wrapped up the Rabies Awareness Month 2025 celebration with the Pawshion Show at City Mall - Victorias on March 29.

VICTORIAS CITY EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

As part of the Women's Month Celebration, the City of Victorias, through its City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), spearheaded a Leadership Training at Balay Bato, Patag, Silay City, on March 27-28.

VICTORIAS CITY PROMOTES RABIES AWARENESS THROUGH POSTER MAKING CONTEST

Victorias City, through the City Veterinary Office, celebrated Rabies Awareness Month 2025 with a Poster Making Contest at the Victorias City Public Library on March 28.

VICTORIAS CITY SECURES BACK-TO-BACK WIN FOR LIN-AY SANG NEGROS

Lin-ay Sang Victorias Jada Biaxyl Celeste secured a back-to-back victory for the City of Victorias as she was crowned Lin-ay Sang Negros 2025, besting 26 other candidates during the grand coronation night held at the Panaad Park and Stadium on March 28.

VICTORIAS CITY HOSTS 2ND LEG OF AFA-PHILIPPINES INVITATIONAL FUTSAL TOUR 2024

Victorias City successfully hosted the 2nd Leg of the Australian Futsal Association (AFA) – Philippines Invitational Futsal Tour at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center on November 20.

VICTORIAS CITY HEALTH OFFICE HOLDS FELLOWSHIP NIGHT 2024 TO RECOGNIZE BLOOD DONORS, PARTNERS

To celebrate and recognize the efforts of donors, staff, and partners, Victorias City Health Office under its bloodletting program held its first ever Fellowship Night 2024 at the Victorias Aquatic Center, Pavillion II, on November 15.

“ADLAW SANG KASAPATAN” (ASK) PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT TO CARABAO RAISERS, LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS IN VICTORIAS - August 22, 2024

The City Veterinary Office (CVO) successfully conducted the "Adlaw Sang Kasapatan" (ASK) in Gawahon Proper and Sitio Cinco, Barangay XI, Victorias City last August 22.

VICTORIAS CITY HOSTS CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS - August 22, 2024

The City Government of Victorias conducted the "Capability Enhancement on Building Bright Future: Strategies and Techniques for Child Development Workers" workshop at the Victorias City Pavilion last August 21-22.

VICTORIAS CITY RECOGNIZES YOUTH CREATIVITY IN VICTORIASANON YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL - August 25, 2024

As part of the Linggo ng Kabataan 2024 celebration, Victorias City honored the exceptional talents of young filmmakers in the Victoriasanon Youth Film Festival, highlighting youth perspectives on social issues through the lens of digital storytelling at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center last August 25.

Arta Regional Office 6 Conducts Monitoring Inspection For Ease Of Doing Business In Victorias City

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Regional Office VI Team, visited Victorias City for the Conduct of Monitoring Inspection for LGUs Compliance to the Ease of Doing Business, at the City Mayor’s Office Conference Room, August 28.