HISTORY OF THE DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY

The Division of Bacolod City was organized in 1951. It is situated in the Capital of Negros Occidental, the urbanized City of Bacolod called the City of Smiles endowed with vast natural resources, a mild climate and a very rich cultural heritage. The Division of Bacolod City was originally a part of the Division of Negros Occidental. It started to be independent with Mr. Patricio Guzom as the acting assistant from 1951-1952. The Division of Bacolod City had its first Schools Division Superintendent in 1953 in the person of Mr. Dominador K. Lopez who served up to 1956.