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SingKara: The Voice of Bacolod chanpion Janzy Gallasa (4th from left) and the other winners.*Gugma Foundation photoBarangay Alijis emerged as the champion of SingKara: The Voice of Bacolod as Janzy Gallasa topped the citywide singing competition with her rendition of “She’s Gone,” earning the grand champion title and a cash prize of ₱15,000 at the Bacolod Public Plaza Friday evening, Oct. 16.Gallasa competed against 14 other finalists who advanced to the grand finale following two elimination rounds, with the Top 15 contestants battling for a place in the Top 5 and the opportunity to claim the championship title, a press release from Gugma Foundation said. Rutha Rojo, Gugma organizer, said close to 30 teenagers qualified for the elimination rounds from hundreds of asp...

Volunteers from Aboitiz Renewables and local partner organizations proudly display their soil-stained hands after planting native trees to help restore local ecosystems in Sitio Margareta, Barangay Caduhaan, Cadiz City.*Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of AboitizPower, joined forces with local government units, security forces, and community organizations in Sitio Margareta, Barangay Caduhaan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, to plant native tree seedlings across the local landscape.The collaborative effort brought together representatives from DENR–CENRO Cadiz City, Cadiz City ENRO, the AFP 79th Infantry Battalion, PNP–SAF 2nd Battalion, and BFP Cadiz. Leaders and residents from Barangay Luna, Barangay Caduhaan, GEDI, and local people’s organizations also stood alon...

PRSP President Ana Pista and PRWorks CEO Doris Isubal-Mongaya (left)*The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) has appointed Doris Isubal-Mongaya, founder and CEO of Cebu-based public relations agency PRWorks Inc., as regional chair of its Visayas Regional Network, marking the first such appointment in the society’s 69-year history.The appointment took place at Event Screen 1 of SM City Cebu, alongside the induction of new PRSP members from the Visayas.The gathering was part of “Stewarding PRSP: Amplifying Voices, Building Trust,” a regional initiative focused on empowering regions, advancing PR practice, and championing truth.“This expansion into the Visayas is long overdue. I am honored to be part of this regional network expansion, and I am confident it will...

The winners from Barangay Villamonte* Gugma Foundation photoKrispy Kream of Barangay Villamonte won the MassKareppin Rekta sa Kalye 2026 championship and the P50,000 grand prize.Before the grand showdown at the Bacolod City Government Center, preliminary eliminations were held at Ayala Malls Capitol Central and Robinsons Bacolod, both mall partners of the competition, a press release from Gugma  Foundation said.The 10 competing groups were Obsequious Negros of Handumanan, Pulupandan Streetdance Community of Barangay 22, X: Incognito of Vista Alegre, Danzakin of Estefania, MSDC of Barangay 36, Akasya Performing Ensemble of Barangay Punta Taytay, Mongolockkk of Barangay Tangub, Alias Suave of Taculing, Polyclass of Bata, and Street Dance Crew Krispy Kream of Villamonte....

As the MassKara Festival lights up Bacolod City, TP is bringing its Great Place to Work® culture to the Lacson Tourism Strip from Friday to Sunday, October 16 to 18Located along L’Fisher Hotel, the TP festival zone will run nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight, offering festivalgoers three nights of games, festival perks, and instant prizes.This year marks a double milestone for TP as it celebrates 30 years of operations in the Philippines and 9 consecutive years of Great Place to Work® certification.Festivalgoers can expect a wide array of engaging activities throughout the three-day event.Digital interactive games will be among the highlights of the booth, where festivalgoers can play games to collect digital stamps on their event passport that can be exchanged for TP merchand...

Doc CBL, president of the Volkswagen Club of Bacolod, with his cherished Beetle*During this year’s MassKara Festival, the Volkswagen Club of Bacolod once again rolled out VolksKara 2026, a cultural showcase that blended motoring heritage with the city’s world‑famous celebration of life and communityThe club’s lineup of classic, air‑cooled Volkswagens was recently displayed at the SM City Bacolod Northwing, where festival‑goers enjoyed seeing these iconic vehicles up close. Smooth acoustic sessions and live DJ sets kept the energy flowing all afternoon, making the exhibit a lively stop for families and friends.Far more than a car show, VolksKara 2026 was organized as a dedicated cultural and heritage advocacy project. The Volkswagen Club of Bacolod honored the automobile not mer...

The Negros Island Regional Screening Committee for the Bayanihan Media Awards (BMA) has extended its deadline for nominations to October 29,  giving more media practitioners and organizations the chance to take part.The BMA, organized by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency, recognizes outstanding reporting on volunteerism. The Negros Island Regional Screening is chaired by Carlos Hilado Memorial State University through the Center for Internationalization and External Relations, a press release said Tuesday,  Oct. 13.Main categories include Best Volunteerism Reporting in Print Media, Television, Radio, and Digital Media, open to both individuals and media organizations. Campus-based categories are also available for student publications, campus r...