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A flying man, in the installation, who is distinct from the other figures has his right hand across his chest and is dressed in a suit with the colors, the stars and the sun found in the Philippine flag.Six flying figures that look like superheroes form part of the installation art, “Soaring High: The Power of Imagination,” at the fountain in front of the Bacolod City Government Center that will be unveiled during the MassKara Kick-off Salubong 4 p.m. Friday, September 30.The installation art was conceptualized by artist Charlie Co in collaboration with Neil Benavente and 10 others for the 43rd MassKara Festival.The inspiration of Soaring High took its flight in Dubai where Co was one of the Filipino artists featured in the Dubai World Expo last year.“We are bringing this m...

Area Project Chairman Paul Dy, TOYM Foundation Director Ismael Penado, JCI Philippines national president John Glenn Lee, JCI Talisay president Richmond Yanson, JCIP Regional VP Ana Panganiban, TOYM Foundation Director Fulbert Woo, TOYM Executive Director Larry Cruz and Past TOYM Project Chairman Ramfel Preclaro (l-r) at the 2022 search launching in Talisay City.*The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines launched the 2022 search for The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, September 12.The TOYM award is an annual national recognition awarded to Filipinos aged 18-40 who have made significant contributions to the development of the community and to nation-building, Ismael Penado, JCI Senate of Bacolod presiden...

The Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival float parade on Sunday.*Bacolod PIO photoThe winners of the nine-day Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival competitions were announced by organizers in a press release Monday, August 22.In the Culinaria competition Timplada Restaurant headed by Chef Jairus Cambelisa, with Florence Agraviador and James Karl Dulocanog as team members, was declared the Grand Champion. They were awarded P35,000.Firs runner-up GT Hotel with Chef Glennuel Paul “GP” Ve-lasco, Dird Rojon Eslit, and Rosemarie Claire Gwyneth Apu-rado received P25,000, while second runner-up  26 Herb Garden with Chef Joeri Ricaredo Arro and assistant cook Roland Allan Lima received P20,000.Denib Trangia was declared the grand champion of the Bottle Art competition and received a P10,000 pr...

Participants in the “Mayor Albee VIP and Sponsors' Gala: A MassKara Fundraiser” on Sunday.* MassKara Festival FB page photoBacolod City is celebrating its “grandest” MassKara Festival this year, festival director Pinky Mirano-Ocampo announced on Sunday, August 21.Mirano, who is also the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation Inc. president, said the festival will be held from October 1 to 23 with the theme "Balik Yuhum (bring back the smiles)".The Bacolod Yuhum Foundation has been tasked by Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Benitez to organize the festival. The “Mayor Albee VIP and Sponsors' Gala: A MassKara Fundraiser” was held at the Stonehill Suites in Bacolod City on Sunday and was joined by Benitez,  Bacolod Rep. Greg Gasataya and the 16 MassKara Queen 2022 contestants.“It is very...

European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, and Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson with the Maskara Theatre Ensemble on Saturday, August 20.*The European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, said on Saturday, August 20, that he is happy to see that the Teatro Europa theater festival has established itself as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and collaboration with the Filipino youth.“The youth are an important pillar of society, who make a global impact and will shape the future,” the ambassador said.The ambassador was in Bacolod City to watch “Godo” performed by the Maskara Theatre Ensemble of the University of St. La Salle at the Gallaga Theater.While in Negros he visited Negros heritage sites and tasted Negrense food, Véron said, adding that he i...