The following is a list of notable people who were either born in, lived in, are current residents of, or are otherwise closely associated with or around the city of Bacolod, in Negros Occidental of the Negros Island, Philippines
Entertainment
- Vickie Rushton (born 1992), Filipino-British actress
- Analyn Barro (born 1996), Filipino actress
- Ella May Saison, Filipino singer and composer
- Migo Adecer (born 1999), Filipino-Australian actor and singer
- Alvin Elchico (born 1974), Filipino field reporter, journalist and television host
- Bobby Enriquez (1943–1996), Filipino jazz
- Peque Gallaga (1943–2020), Filipino director
- Allan K. (born 1958), Filipino entertainer
- Ronnie Lazaro (born 1957), Filipino actor
- Kuh Ledesma (born 1955), Filipino singer and actress
- Pancho Magalona (1922–1998), Filipino actor
- Francis Magalona (1964–2009), Filipino entertainer
- Romy Pastrana (born 1958), Filipino actor and comedian
- Aurora Pijuan (born 1949), Filipino beauty pageant titleholder
- Susan Roces (1941–2022), Filipino actress
- Sandra Seifert (born 1984), Filipino beauty pageant titleholder
- Rosemarie Sonora (born 1948), Filipino former actress
- Eduardo Sicangco, Filipino designer and illustrator
- Christian Vasquez (born 1977), Filipino actor and model
- Maggie Wilson (born 1989), Filipino entertainer
- Joel Torre (born 1961), Filipino actor and producer
- Angel Locsin (born 1985), Filipino actress and humanitarian
- Maxene Magalona (born 1986), Filipino actress and model
Literature
- Elsa Martinez Coscolluela, Filipino poet, short-story writer, and playwright
- Nonoy Espina (1962–2021), Filipino journalist
Science and Medicine
- Raul Fabella (born 1949), Filipino academic and economist
Politics
- Rafael Alunan III (born 1948), Filipino businessman and former government official
- Enrique Magalona (1891–1960), Filipino lawyer and politician
- Alfredo Montelibano Sr. (1905–1989), Filipino politician and industrialist
- Neri Colmenares (born 1959), Filipino legislator, human rights lawyer and activist
Religion
- Rolando Ramos Dizon (1944–2012), Filipino De La Salle brother
- Antonio Fortich (1913–2003), Filipino political activist and former Bishop of Bacolod
- Jesus Varela (1927–2018), Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church
Sports
- Nonoy Baclao (born 1987), Filipino professional basketball player
- Jeffrei Chan (born 1983), Filipino professional basketball player
- Monsour del Rosario (born 1965), Filipino martial artist and actor
- Boyet Fernandez (born 1971), Filipino former professional basketball player
- Ramil Gallego (born 1966), Filipino professional pool player
- Reynel Hugnatan (born 1978), Filipino professional basketball coach
- Noli Locsin (born 1971), Filipino retired professional basketball player
- Donnie Nietes (born 1982), Filipino professional boxer
- Christopher Remkes (born 1996), Filipino Australian gymnast
- Joan Tipon (born 1982), Filipino amateur boxer
- Ben Villaflor (born 1952), Filipino former professional boxer
- Genesis Servania (born 1991), Filipino professional boxer
- LA Revilla (born 1989), Filipino professional basketball player
- Jeff Manday (born 1995), Filipino professional basketball player
- Johann Chua (born 1992), Filipino professional pool player
- Melissa Gohing-Nacino (born 1991), Filipino professional volleyball player