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chef Nico de Asis Millanes*Negrense chef Nico de Asis Millanes is currently headlining the Southeast Asia Regional Hawker Series at the Raffles Courtyard, Raffles Hotel Singapore, that will  run   until Sunday, April 26.The event, held in collaboration with Makansutra’s K. F. Seetoh, marks Millanes’ return to the series following his 2025 presentation of Cansi.For the current solo showcase, the Bacolod-based chef is featuring two regional staples: Chicken Inasal and Chicken Binakol.The menu highlights traditional preparation methods, with the Inasal marinated in coconut sap vinegar and calamansi before being flame-grilled and basted in annatto-infused oil.The Chicken Binakol provides a traditional Ilonggo counterpoint, utilizing a broth of young coconut w...

Rep. Javier Miguel “Javi”  Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District),  House Special Committee on Creative Industries chair, has filed House Resolution No. 930, commending and congratulating BINI for making history as the first Filipino pop group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026.“Their performances weren’t just a win for the fans, it was a massive milestone for our creative industries and a masterclass in bringing OPM to the global stage,” Benitez wrote on his official Facebook page.The resolution underscores the significance of BINI’s achievement in promoting Filipino talent and culture globally, in line with the State’s mandate to foster and develop a dynamic national culture, a press release from the office of Benitez said.BINI performed on A...

Association of Business Women in Commerce and Industry (ABWCI) country president Phoebe David (fourth from left, seated) with artist Miriam Bayles, SM City Bacolod PR manager May Castro, Art Association of Bacolod (AAB) past president Sony Golez, and Patty Ong and Chrysee Samillano , AAB vice president and president, respectively (l-r, seated) with artists Pol Bautista, Alfred Esparcia, Agustin Chavez, Robert De Aro, Marj Masangkay, Roanna Ruperto, Marie Resurreccion, Princy Martir, Cresline Corsiga, Cora Soriano, Sandy Solinap, Juliet Emperado, Bamboo Tonogbanua, Mei Lonasco, and Flozard Andrew Gedalanga (l-r, standing) at the opening of AAB's group exhibition titled "Our Story" at the North Block, SM City Bacolod on March 16*The Art Association of Bacolod (AAB) launched it's first gr...

The “City of Gentle People” has made history as the first Philippine city declared a UNESCO Creative City of Literature.The announcement was made on World Cities Day 2025 on Oct. 31 marking Dumaguete’s inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), which recognizes cities that place creativity and culture at the heart of sustainable development.Dumaguete joins Jakarta as one of Southeast Asia’s first Creative Cities of Literature, a recognition that highlights the city’s rich literary heritage, from its vibrant writing community to the legacy of the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, the oldest creative writing workshop in Asia.Meanwhile, Quezon City was also named a UNESCO Creative City of Film, joining Ho Chi Minh City as Southeast Asia’s first Creati...

The first-ever MassKara Media Awards paid tribute to the storytellers who have kept the spirit of Bacolod’s world-renowned festival alive through their words, images, and digital creativity.The iconic Bacolod City Government Center lobby was transformed into a glittering venue for an evening of recognition, gathering prominent figures from the legacy and traditional press, digital platforms, radio, and the city’s growing community of content creators and influencers on Saturday evening, Oct. 25, a press release from the Bacolod Gugma Foundation said.The inaugural awards celebrated excellence across multiple media categories, underscoring the vital role of journalists and digital communicators in amplifying the MassKara story and sharing Bacolod’s smiles with the world.In the On...

A timeless line-up of classic Beetles*In celebration of the MassKara Festival, the Volkswagen Club of Bacolod  hosted Volkskarra 2025, a two-day classic car exhibit featuring 20 iconic Volkswagen models - including the beloved Combis, Beetles, Buggies and a rare Sakbayan.Held in partnership with Bacolod Arts, Cultural and  Heritage Inc. (BACHI), the event was spearheaded by VW Club President Ping Quimba, BACHI President Sandy Solinap and car collectors Steve Padilla, Edward Manganti and Dr. Carlos Legislador.Vee-Dubbers Edward Mangani (left) and Steve Padilla with his VW Super Beetle 1303*The exhibit aimed to inspire younger generations to appreciate and preserve classic vehicles as living symbols of cultural and historical heritage. Each car on display told a sto...