Bacolod Records PHP167.92 Billion in Economic Output
BACOLOD - Bacolod City recorded 6.8 percent economic growth in 2025, with its gross domestic product increasing from PHP157.22 billion in 2024 to PHP167.92 billion in 2025, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Although the growth rate was slower than the 7.6 percent recorded in 2024, the city remains focused on sustaining its economic performance. Deputy Speaker and Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said continued development efforts are important to bringing the city closer to its long-term vision and maintaining its position among the fastest-growing economies in the country.
Major Infrastructure Investments Move Forward
One of the major initiatives is the PHP2.1-billion Bacolod Super City Project, covered by a 10-year Build-Transfer-Maintain agreement with High-Data Infra Corp. Its first phase focuses on electronic governance, including initial data validation intended to support a more efficient local tax collection system. The city also secured a PHP4.17-billion loan facility from the Development Bank of the Philippines for 17 priority capital and development projects. As of September 30, 2026, PHP2.41 billion had been disbursed for these investments, according to a City Council joint committee report.
Public Facilities Support Long-Term Development
Several projects funded through the loan facility are already underway. The PHP280-million City Health Complex has reached 70.83 percent completion, while the PHP765-million legislative building is 51.19 percent complete. Rehabilitation of the old City Hall, with a project cost of PHP413 million, has reached 48.68 percent accomplishment. These developments are intended to improve government facilities and public services while supporting economic activity. As the projects progress, their completion could help strengthen the city's capacity to serve residents, businesses, and investors in the coming years.
