The 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival ended on Sunday with sales topping that of three other previous festivals.
“As we conclude our 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival, let us cherish the peaceful and successful celebration we had this year,” Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said at the closing rites at the Panaad Stadium.
Sales hit P23.7 million on day six of the festival, with the amount for Sunday yet to be included, Provincial Administrator Rayfrado Diaz said.
The day six amount is higher than the seven-day sales during the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Panaad sa Negros Festivals, Diaz said.
The top grosser in the city category was Cadiz, and Calatrava in the municipal category.
“We have proven that when we all help each other, we can achieve even greater dreams,” Lacson said in his speech, adding he is proud of every Negrense’s resilience and creativity, despite the economic challenges in our midst.
“To everyone who entered our competitions, along with our Lin-ay sang Negros candidates, you have been an inspiration and the pride of our province. We are happy that you became a part of Panaad by showcasing your ability and talent,” he said.
He also thanked the security forces and all those behind the staging of the festival for its success.
“As we close this chapter of Panaad sa Negros 2026, let us carry forward the spirit of unity and progress that this festival embodies. Through our unity, the future of our province will be bright,” he said.
The festival winners announced during the closing rites were:
Best of Festival Dances (City Category)
Champion: Silay City – Kansilay Festival 1st Runner-up: San Carlos City – Pintaflores Festival 2nd Runner-up: Talisay City – Minuluan Festival 3rd Runner-up: Kabankalan City – Sinulog De Kabankalan 4th Runner-up: Cadiz City – Dinagsa Festival Best Video Intro: San Carlos City – Pintaflores Festival
Best of Festival Dances (Municipality Category) Champion: Isabela – Tigkalalag Festival 1st Runner-up: La Castellana – Bailes De Luces 2nd Runner-up: Murcia – Tinabuay Festival 3rd Runner-up: Ilog – Kisi-Kisi Festival 4th Runner-up: EB Magalona – Ugyonan Festival Best Video Intro: La Castellana – Bailes de Luces
Folk Dance Competition (Rural Category) Champion: Murcia – Immaculate Concepcion Folk Dance Troupe 1st Runner-up: Sagay City – Balangaw Dance Troupe 2nd Runner-up: Silay City – Kabataang Silay Performing Arts
Folk Dance Competition (Western Influence Category) Champion: Cadiz City – Mahidaiton Dance Troupe of Dr. VFGMNHS 1st Runner-up: Bacolod City – Baile Negrense 2nd Runner-up: Kabankalan City – Saot Bangkal Dance Theater
Festival Costume (Indigenous Category) Best Festival Costume: Pontevedra – Mark Joseph Sabando 1st Runner-up: Cadiz City – Santiago Onatin 2nd Runner-up: Calatrava – Kenny Montemayor Salem
Festival Costume (Colorful Category) Best Festival Costume: San Carlos City – Richardson Apayla 1st Runner-up: Bago City – Jeremiah Gazo 2nd Runner-up: Pulupandan – Romnick Castañeda
Visual Arts Competition Champion: Hinigaran – Bejay P. Songcog 1st Runner-up: Ilog – Kyn Lance G. Gelvero 2nd Runner-up: San Enrique – Dennis Lecaniel 3rd Runner-up: Manapla – Paulo Samson
Pop Dance Competition Champion: Cadiz City – V.M.D.T (Vicentinian Maraynon Dagyaw Theatre) 1st Runner-up: Talisay City – Krispy: Mix & Match 2nd Runner-up: Bacolod City – Counterclockwise
Latin Dance Sports (Juvenile) Champion: San Carlos City – Prince Zion Baldomar & Sandrei Gaff C. Cena 1st Runner-up: Talisay City – King Mckenzi A. Pelimiano & Zoie Antonnette A. Llanes 2nd Runner-up: Himamaylan City – Zabdiel Rei T. Tacapan & Precious Ely O. Bañez
Latin Dance Sports (Third Kind) Champion: Bago City – Rhen B. Villarta & Kryssvon S. Dela Cruz 1st Runner-up: Talisay City – Glenn Mark F. Paulite & Jonard A. Pelemiano 2nd Runner-up: Himamaylan City – Seg Benedict G. Yana & RV S. Subardiaga
Latin Dance Sports (Amateur) Champion: Himamaylan City – Jack David Agustin & Yca Shaneen S. Akol 1st Runner-up: Ilog – Rowell A. Oreta & Skylah Angelic S. Embarque 2nd Runner-up: Valladolid – Jhuilian Ralph D. Abaquita & Ion A. Mangao
Battle of the Bands Champion: The Maverick (Kabankalan City) 1st Runner-up: Kamighon Band 2nd Runner-up: Bandang Riles Special Awards: Best Keyboardist, Bassist, Guitarist, Lead Vocalist, and Musicality: The Maverick Best Drummer and Best in Cover Song: Kamighon
Drumbeating Competition Champion: La Carlota City – Tribu RSB New Gen 1st Runner-up: San Carlos City – Vamos Drumbeaters 2nd Runner-up: Cadiz City – Markados Drumbeater
Pop Song Writing Competition Champion: La Castellana – Kyla Faye Maree Servicio-Pille 1st Runner-up: Bacolod City – Royce John Solquillo 2nd Runner-up: Escalante City – Kim V. Gequilan
Pop Song Best Interpreter Champion: Escalante City – Shilo Sharisse S. Soliva 1st Runner-up: Bacolod City – Louella Navea 2nd Runner-up: Victorias City – Rocelle Jeanne Solquillo
LGU Booth (RA-9003 Compliant) City Category: Sipalay City Sagay City San Carlos City
Municipality Category: Calatrava Murcia Manapla
Best Destination Pavilion
City Category: Champion: Talisay City 1st Runner-up: Bacolod City 2nd Runner-up: Sipalay City 3rd Runner-up: Cadiz City 4th Runner-up: Bago City
Municipality Category: Champion: La Castellana 1st Runner-up: Calatrava 2nd Runner-up: Manapla 3rd Runner-up: Murcia 4th Runner-up: Cauayan
Cheerdance Competition Champion: CBA ALL STAR 1st Runner-up: 6108 CHEERDANCE SQUAD 2nd Runner-up: TOTEP SQUAD
Panaad Top Grosser Award City Category: Top Grosser: Cadiz City 2nd Top Grosser: San Carlos City 3rd Top Grosser: Himamaylan City Municipality Category: Top Grosser: Calatrava 2nd Top Grosser: Cauayan 3rd Top Grosser: Hinigaran*
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