Bacolod City, also known as Bacolod City, is located in the western part of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is the capital of Negros Occidental Province and the fifth largest city in the Philippines. It has fresh air and good greenery. It is praised as the "City of Smiles" and its residents are friendly and enthusiastic. It was founded in 1755 or 1756 and is home to colonial monuments such as the Baroque Carmelite Temple. As a center of sugar production, it has a developed economy, diverse cuisine, and a lively Smile Festival.