Since 2013, the City of Bacoor has earned the distinction of being the so-called “Marching Band Capital of the Philippines”. Accordingly, the city plays host to annual competitions participated in by various marching bands in the Philippines and abroad.

In an effort to further hone the musical talents of Bacoor City residents and inculcate in them a more profound appreciation of the City’s history and musical traditions, Councilor Rowena Bautista-Mendiola of Bacoor West District (District 1) authored Proposed City Ordinance No. 2018-006 that aims to require all privately owned educational institutions in the City to establish, maintain and finance marching bands.

If approved in its original form, PCO 2018-006 will give out incentives to privately owned educational institutions that will form its own marching bands. However, private schools and colleges that unjustifiably fail to form a marching band will be penalized.

The proposed ordinance is now being studied by the Committee on Tourism, Culture, and External Linkages chaired by Councilor Bautista-Mendiola in consultation with various stakeholders.