Bacolod CLO Issues Clearing Notices in Brgy. 1 & 2

February 5, 2026

A resident signs a Notice of Voluntary Removal of an Illegal Structure issued by the City Legal Office Enforcement Team in Barangays 1 and 2 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.*

Reinforces road safety mandate

The City Government of Bacolod, under the leadership of Mayor Greg Gasataya took firm action to restore order and safety to the city’s primary roads.

On February 3, 2026, the City Legal Striker Team conducted a peaceful notice-issuance operation in Barangays 1 and 2 to address recurring illegal structures and obstructions encroaching on public roads and sidewalks.

The operation, which started at approximately 8:30 AM, was led by Ret. P/Col. Levy Pangue, together with Atty. Clarence Raymund Giles D. Isulat and Atty. Bartolome G. Malde, Jr. (Attorney II – City Legal Enforcement Head). The team worked in close coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and was supported by personnel from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to ensure a smooth and orderly process.

A total of 20 residents, 15 from Barangay 2 and 5 from Barangay 1, were issued formal notices. These residents are situated in illegal structures and shanties that obstruct the DPWH road widening projects, gutter areas, and sidewalks. Records show that these areas had been previously cleared by the DPWH with the voluntary cooperation of the residents; however, illegal structures were recently reconstructed in the same high-risk locations.

“Our administration is committed to ensuring that our public spaces, especially our sidewalks and road-widening areas, are utilized for their intended purpose,” the City Legal Office stated. The safety of both pedestrians and motorists is the top priority of the city, and the administration is handling these matters with strict adherence to the law and due process.

In accordance with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2024-053, the issued notices provide the affected residents a ten (10) day period to voluntarily remove their structures. The City Legal Office reported that the activity was conducted without any untoward incidents or tensions, as residents calmly cooperated with the team and local authorities.

This initiative reflects the current administration’s ongoing program to maintain urban discipline and support infrastructure development throughout the city, ensuring that Bacolod remains a safe environment for all residents and visitors.* (Bacolod City Communications Office text & photos)