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New York Assemblyman Steven Raga presenting a citation to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez for bringing the MassKara Festival dancers to the first ever Philippine Independence Day Commemoration at the New York State Capitol in the presence of Bacolod councilors councilors Jason Villarosa, Celia Flor, Em Ang and Simplicia Distrito.*Caesar Distrito photoThe Bacolod City MassKara dancers gave lively and glittering performances that wowed audiences at the New York State Capitol in the United States and in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday and Friday, June 1 and 2.The multi-awarded Barangay Granada MassKara dancers are in New York City for the 125th Philippine Independence Anniversary commemoration parade along Madison Avenue on June 4.On Thursday they performed before state senators ...

Looks officials and guests enjoy the chicken inasal cooked at the longest grilling station at Megaworld's the Upper East Sunday night, May 28.*Romeo Subaldo photoThe festive grilling of about 3,000 chicken inasals on the longest grilling station in Bacolod City set up at Megaworld’s The Upper East capped the three-day Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival Sunday night, May 28.The 320-meter chicken grill is also believed to be the longest in the Philippines, Councilor Celia Flor, festival co-chair, said.Councilor Jason Villarosa said more than 80 concessionaires joined in the grilling of the 3,000 chicken inasals at The Upper East.Among those present at the longest grill event were Bacolod City officials, Rep. Francisco Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District), Victorias Mayor Javier Mig...

The Slow Food Community of Negros mounted its first “Earth Market” where consumers met local producers showcasing their local products and cuisine in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Saturday, May 27.About 16 exhibitors composed of Negros-based restaurants and farmer associations participated in the one-day event held at Casa Gamboa in Silay.The farmers participating in the event came from Silay, Bago and Victorias citiies, and Murcia town.Slow Food Negros President Reena Gamboa said that “Earth Market” is one of the slow food movement components where consumers get to meet the farmers themselves.The event’s theme was “Good, Clean, and Fair Food for All”.“The earth market is not just a venue for earning money. It is where consumers get a chance to talk to the farmers and ...

The US-bound Bacolod Masskara Festival dancers with Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and other city officials.*The world-renowned MassKara Festival dancers of Bacolod City will perform in New York City for the first time during the 125th Philippine Independence Anniversary Commemoration Parade on June 4.The performers will be comprised of 22 dancers from the multi-awarded Barangay Granada street and arena dance team, who will fly to the United States on May 29.Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who will lead the contingent, said on Friday that the presence of MassKara Festival dancers in the cultural event is an opportunity to promote Bacolod, which celebrates the colorful "festival of many faces" in October each year.“When we promote Bacolod City, awareness about the city will ...

The Department of Tourism in Western Visayas has cited Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, for being one of the Top Tourist Attractions/Sites in Western Visayas for Calendar Year 2022 at rites held in Iloilo City Wednesday, May 17.DOT Region VI Director Crisanta Marlene P. Rodriguez handed the plaque of appreciation to Ralph Richard “Siote” Tan, son of founders Ricardo “Cano” Tan and Nita Tan, at the Pagdayaw 2023 rites.The event was held to show appreciation to tourist destinations in the region for their contribution to the growth of the tourism industry in the region, she said.*Ricardo “Cano” and Nita Tan with their Gawad Agustino - Gabi ng Parangal 2023 awards.*Campuestohan Highland Resort was also named the Best Resort in Negros Occidental ...

Dr Christine Joan Ragudo, Marides Zayco, Sugar Tonogabua, Jaquelin Tamayor, Sherwynn Cadianza, Steve Maquiling, Cyrene Cuenca, Patty Jane Ku Ong, February Cheryl, Juliet Emperado, Anthony Tonogbanua, Wen Quilisadio, Roselyn Cuenca, Arlene Gomez, Ziarene Talamillo and Maluo Flores at the opening of the exhibit.*The Mixlada Art Group in partnership with SM City-Bacolod, opened a group art exhibition at the mall’s Event Center Tuesday, May 2, that will run until May 31.The show in celebration of Mother's Day is titled “Handog kay Nanay” and features the works of about 29 Negrense visual artists which highlights “mothers and flowers” in different mediums.Malou Flores, Christine Joan Ragudo, Ziarene Talamillo, Mae Nicole Subebe, Zhyenaiah Tonogbanua, Anthony Tonogbanua, Arlene Gomez...

The Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company in Negros Occidental.*Ronnie Baldonado photoA sugar heritage trail in Western Visayas (Region 6) is being proposed to be included in the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Iloilo City Planning and Development Officer Jose Roni Peñalosa, said what started as a proposal of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the trail as part of the destinations in the region has led to the idea of pushing for its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site given the role of the region in the world’s sugar industry.“It all started with a study that was commissioned by the DOT 6 to explore the possibility of establishing a Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail. The intended outcome is to better un...