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Oct142026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

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

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...

Oct122026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

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...

Oct112026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

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...

Oct92026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CLMMRH cites hospital operations reforms after national DOH recognition

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Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital highlighted its continuing reforms in hospital operations and management during the Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program Conference 2026 held in Cebu City from Sept. 21 to 25.In a press release on Oct. 9, the Bacolod-based regional hospital represented the Negros Island Region at the conference, which carried the theme, “Transforming Hospital System through Quality, Equity, and Innovation.”CLMMRH had earlier been recognized by the Department of Health as the second-highest-rated Integrated Hospital Operations Management Standard Compliance awardee for 2025.The recognition was based on the hospital’s compliance with standards covering quality, patient safety and systematic hospital management.John Michael...

Oct92026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

MassKara enters 10-day stretch with nearly 50 events across Bacolod

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MassKara Festival 2026 enters its busiest stretch from Oct. 9 to 18, with nearly 50 major activities lined up across multiple venues in Bacolod City.The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. said the “10-Day MassKara High” will feature competitions, cultural programs, pageants, sports events, concerts, community activities, tourism programs and brand activations.Events will be held at the Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod Government Center, SM City Bacolod, Robinsons Bacolod, Megaworld The Upper East, SMX Bacolod, the Lacson Tourism Strip and other partner venues.The 10-day run begins Friday, Oct. 9, with MassKareppin Elimination 2, Miss Bacolod MassKara Corporate Day, MassKarap Battle, GSM Ginuman and the Choreographers Showdown.PetsKara, the Drum and Lyre Corps Competition and Manuli...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Casino Plus brings ‘Hataw MassKara’ to Bacolod as official presenter of MassKara Festival 2026; Zeinab, Moonstar88, Baby Dolls to headline 3-day concert

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BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, 05 OCTOBER 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the Philippines’ leading PAGCOR-licensed digital entertainment platforms, is bringing its signature brand of entertainment to the MassKara Festival 2026 as the festival’s official presenter, with a packed lineup of activities culminating in a three-day concert featuring Zeinab Harake Parks, Moonstar88, and Showtime’s Baby Dolls.Casino Plus’ Hataw MassKara runs from October 1 to 18, bringing together entertainment, interactive experiences, local talent, and festival activities across key areas of Bacolod City. The gaming platform will work hand in hand with the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc., the official organizer of this year’s Masskara Festival.Casino Plus Head of Branding Roj Tirona and Branding Senior Supervi...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Globe reports 1,245 cable theft cases, seeks stronger action to protect telecom networks

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Globe Telecom and its tower company partners recorded 1,245 cases of cable and telecommunications equipment theft as of September 2026, prompting the company to call for stronger government and community action against infrastructure pilferage.In a press release, Globe said the incidents have caused service outages nationwide and disrupted mobile and data connectivity used for work, education, business, emergency communications and other digital services.The company warned that repeated theft also affects investments intended to improve network coverage, quality and resilience.Globe general counsel Froilan Castelo said the issue has gone beyond stolen equipment because damage to telecommunications facilities can cut off communities from essential services.“When critical tel...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Robinsons Land, Bacolod City partner on public spaces, tourism projects

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Robinsons Land Corp. has partnered with the Bacolod City government on a series of initiatives aimed at improving public spaces, mobility and tourism while creating livelihood and community opportunities for residents, Oct. 8.In a press release, the partnership will serve as the first local initiative under Robinsons Land’s “Hand in Hand for Progress” community development platform, which brings together local governments, businesses, institutions and communities for joint projects.Among the planned initiatives are greener public spaces, improved transport stops and clearer wayfinding systems intended to make it easier for residents and visitors to move around Bacolod and reach heritage sites, food destinations and local businesses.Robinsons Land said the partnership will also ...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cadiz gets P78.9M peace, rural development projects

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Cadiz City is set to receive P78.9 million worth of infrastructure and community projects from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) to support former rebels and improve access in rural and upland communities.The Kapatiran Multi-Purpose Center in Sitio Huebesan and road project in Sitio 19A both in Barangay Celestino Villacin, Cadiz City, set to be turned over by OPAPRU to the city government, Oct. 9.*/Bilis Cadiz photoThe projects will be formally turned over on Friday, Oct. 9, with OPAPRU Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento expected to attend the ceremony at the Cadiz Arena.The package includes a P26-million concrete road, grouted riprap and storm drainage project from Brgy. Celestino Villacin proper to Sitio 19A.Another P30-million ...

Oct72026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Students with disabilities showcase talents at MassKara’s ‘PuWeDe G! 2.0’

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Students from special education programs in Bacolod City showcased their talents in music, dance and other performances during PuWeDe G! 2.0, a MassKara Festival activity at Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Wednesday, Oct. 7.In a press release, the event, organized in cooperation with the Persons with Disability Affairs Office and the Department of Social Services and Development, aims to provide children and young persons with disabilities a platform to showcase their skills, creativity and confidence.Students from Handumanan Elementary School I SNED, Bacolod City SPED Center and Sum-ag Elementary SNED Center were among those who performed during the program.Performances included solo singing, group dances and other presentations highlighting the talents of participating student...