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Villamonte claims MassKareppin Rekta sa Kalye 2026 crown

Villamonte claims MassKareppin Rekta sa Kalye 2026 crown

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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....
Casino plus energizes Bacolod during ‘Hataw MassKara!’ opening; crowns first-ever Miss Casino Plus Bacolod

Casino plus energizes Bacolod during ‘Hataw MassKara!’ opening; crowns first-ever Miss Casino Plus Bacolod

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Casino Plus, one of the Philippines’ leading PAGCOR-licensed digital entertainment platforms, joined the City of Smiles in opening MassKara Festival 2026 as the festival’s official presenter and major sponsor, kicking off the celebrations with the Hataw MassKara! opening concert on October 9 at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC).The digital entertainment platform also introduced a new title to this year’s festival, crowning the first-ever Miss Casino Plus Bacolod during the Miss Bacolod MassKara pageant.Casino Plus Director R oj Tirona, Head of B randing, wi th Daniel la Louisse Merelos, crowned the first-ever Miss Casino PlusB acolod.The Cultural Soul of MassKaraUnlike many Philippine festivals rooted in religious tradition, MassKara was born out of hardship. In 198...
Sum-ag rapper Masskarap Hari ng Bara 2026 champion

Sum-ag rapper Masskarap Hari ng Bara 2026 champion

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Don Godofredo of Barangay Sum-ag* Gugma Foundation photo Local rapper Don Godofredo of Barangay Sum-ag emerged as champion of Masskarap Hari ng Bara 2026, earning a ₱25,000 cash prize and an opportunity to perform alongside Filipino rap artists Skusta Clee and Flow G at the Pinas Astig Nationwide Rap Battle on October 17 along Lacson Street in Bacolod  City.Don Godofredo, whose real name is Jepoy Hojilla Borja, 25, claimed the title following the competition held  at the Bacolod City Government Center on Tuesday, October 13.. He will represent Bacolod City alongside the winner of Hari ng Diga, a press release from Gugma Foundation said.The victory marks a significant opportunity for the local rapper, who is returning to the spotlight after taking a step back from...
TP brings interactive game zone, festive vibe to MassKara Festival

TP brings interactive game zone, festive vibe to MassKara Festival

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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...
Heritage ride: VW Club at MassKara

Heritage ride: VW Club at MassKara

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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...
Bayanihan Media Awards extends Negros Island nomination deadline to Oct. 29

Bayanihan Media Awards extends Negros Island nomination deadline to Oct. 29

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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...
Chiz-led committee secures senate nod for 4 key housing-related measures

Chiz-led committee secures senate nod for 4 key housing-related measures

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The Senate has approved four major housing-related measures aimed at expanding access to affordable housing, providing relief to calamity survivors, and updating the decades-old condominium law crafted by the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement chaired by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero.Chief among the legislative package was the ratification of the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 2420, which reconciled the disagreeing provisions with House Bill No. 2286. The measure modernizes the Republic Act 4726 of 1966 to make it more responsive to the realities of contemporary urban living.  Before Congress adjourned on Thursday, Escudero, who authored and shepherded the bill, presented to the plenary the key updates on condominium maintenan...
Singcang-Airport bet crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2026

Singcang-Airport bet crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2026

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Macy Alaine Albarico of Brgy. Singcang-Airport (center) is the Miss Bacolod MassKara 2026 with Julie Mikayla A. Borja of Brgy. Mansilingan as 1st runner-up (left), and Ma. Zonora Ellyssa Curaza of Brgy. Sum-ag is 2nd runner-up (right).*/Ronnie Baldonado photoMacy Alaine Albarico of Brgy. Singcang-Airport was crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2026, besting 14 other candidates at the STI West Negros University Gymnasium in Bacolod City on Sunday night, Oct. 11.Albarico received P150,000 in cash, while first runner-up Julie Mikayla A. Borja of Brgy. Mansilingan earned P100,000, and second runner-up  is Ma. Zonora Ellyssa Curaza of Brgy. Sum-ag received P50,000.Kyla C. Aligaga of Barangay Pahanocoy and Daniella Louisse B. Merelos of Barangay 32 completed the Top 5.During the f...
Luisa Medel NHS, Corazon Montelibano ES win MassKara drum and lyre titles

Luisa Medel NHS, Corazon Montelibano ES win MassKara drum and lyre titles

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Luisa Medel National High School and Corazon L. Montelibano Elementary School emerged champions of the MassKara Festival 2026 Drum and Lyre Corps Competition held at the Bacolod Public Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 10.Twelve schools joined the competition, composed of nine elementary schools and three high schools.The contingents first performed in the Street Show from Negros Occidental High School to the Bacolod Public Plaza before competing in the Arena Show.In the Elementary Category, Corazon L. Montelibano Elementary School won the championship and P50,000.Patricia Homes Elementary School placed first runner-up and received P35,000, while Bata Elementary School I finished second runner-up with P25,000.In the High School Category, Luisa Medel National High School claimed t...
Alminaza: Visayas power crisis needs accountability, not blame over coal opposition

Alminaza: Visayas power crisis needs accountability, not blame over coal opposition

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San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said opposition to coal and liquefied natural gas projects should not be blamed for the Visayas power crisis, calling instead for greater scrutiny of repeated plant outages, electricity costs and government energy planning.In a statement on Oct. 9, Alminaza said reliable electricity should be treated as an essential public service and called for transparency in power ownership, contracts and regulation.The bishop issued the statement following the Oct. 3 joint congressional hearing in Bacolod City on the recurring power problems affecting the Visayas.The House committees on Energy, Visayas Development and Legislative Franchises convened the hearing to examine generation and transmission problems, recurring supply interruptions and their impact...
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