Barangay Taculing dominated the MassKara Festival 2026 Barangay Category Street Dance and Arena Competition on Sunday, October 18, taking home the coveted ₱1 million grand prize along with a near-sweep of major special awards.
Taculing wowed thousands of spectators with a high-energy performance along Araneta Street before delivering a championship-clinching presentation on the arena stage at SM City Bacolod.
Beyond the top prize, Taculing earned an additional ₱150,000 after winning Best in Theme and Concept, Best in Music, and Best in Introduction—each carrying a ₱50,000 cash prize.
The champion contingent also collected sponsor honors, including the SM Choice Award worth ₱60,000, ₱20,000 worth of products as the Pocari Sweat Choice Award recipient, and a ₱10,000 Robinsons gift certificate.
Barangay Mandalagan secured First Runner-Up, taking home ₱500,000 along with the Best in Mask and Costume award worth ₱50,000 for its creative presentation.
Barangay Handumanan placed Second Runner-Up, earning a ₱300,000 cash prize plus the MassKara Street Dance Champion: Casino Choice Award worth ₱80,000.
Barangay Bata was recognized as the Most Disciplined Contingent, taking home ₱50,000.
The main street dance and arena competition brought together eight barangays in a grand celebration of creativity, cultural expression, and community pride: Bata, Alangilan, 10, Handumanan, 13, 6, Taculing, and Mandalagan.
The festivities also featured the Merry Making Awards: Mini Dance Showdown 2026, presented by Casino Plus. Barangay Alangilan claimed the mini showdown championship title along with ₱15,000, followed by Barangay 6 as First Runner-Up (₱10,000) and Barangay Taculing as Second Runner-Up (₱5,000).
The street dance competition was judged by Dr. Angel V. Bisaga Jr., Lemuel E. Rosos, Dr. Michaed Dax G. Barlaan, Joseph P. Delos Reyes, and chairman of the board of judges Mhike Jelord J. Rollo.
The Arena competition was judged by Victor Hao Cuenco, Dr. Carlou Gana-an Bernaldez, Elric Matillano Batilaran, Catherine F. Vestil, Joseph Alexis A. Cadeliña, Francisco M. Cerbo Jr., and Roj Tirona, with Harold L. Quibete serving as chairman.
The day’s festivities culminated in a grand awarding ceremony at the Bacolod City Public Plaza, celebrating the talent, discipline, and vibrant community spirit that define the MassKara Festival, Gugma Foundation said in a press statement.*
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