RTC Branch 53, Bacolod City

Congratulations to Atty. Garcela A. Villalobos! We are very proud of you!

Suspension of court operations today due to Tropical Depression Verbena

Notice is hereby given that the position, COURT DECONGESTION OFFICER (CDO), in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 53, Bacolod City, is vacant.

Our hearts are heavy as we share the news of the passing of the Honorable Judge Pepito B. Gellada, cherished former Presiding Judge of the Branch 53, Regional Trial Court, Bacolod City, on November 4, 2025.

​We pray for strength and comfort for the family of Judge Gellada. May his memory be a blessing, and may his compassion and the good works he performed in the name of justice continue to inspire us all.

We hold the Gellada family close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.

Please be informed that per Memorandum Order No. 12, Series of 2025 issued by the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Bacolod City, Hon. Therese Blanche A. Bolunia, court operations on November 4, 2025 will be suspended due to the imminent threat posed by Severe Tropical Storm "TINO", upon recommendation of the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Local Government of the City of Bacolod.

Congratulations to our newly appointed Legal Researcher, Noel Benedict C. Fariolan!

Notice of Vacancy for the position of Court Decongestion Officer.