Tag: Bacolod news

Oct92026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

MassKara enters 10-day stretch with nearly 50 events across Bacolod

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MassKara Festival 2026 enters its busiest stretch from Oct. 9 to 18, with nearly 50 major activities lined up across multiple venues in Bacolod City.The Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. said the “10-Day MassKara High” will feature competitions, cultural programs, pageants, sports events, concerts, community activities, tourism programs and brand activations.Events will be held at the Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod Government Center, SM City Bacolod, Robinsons Bacolod, Megaworld The Upper East, SMX Bacolod, the Lacson Tourism Strip and other partner venues.The 10-day run begins Friday, Oct. 9, with MassKareppin Elimination 2, Miss Bacolod MassKara Corporate Day, MassKarap Battle, GSM Ginuman and the Choreographers Showdown.PetsKara, the Drum and Lyre Corps Competition and Manuli...

Oct92026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

GCash parent nagpat-od sang IPO price sa P6.60 kada share

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Pwede ka na mangin kabahin sang pangpanag-iya sang GCash paagi sang pagbakal shares nga ang bili P6.60 ang isa.Ini ang ginpahibalo sang Mynt Inc., ang parent company sang GCash, matapos makompleto proseso sang pagtipon sang mga order halin sa institutional investors antes sang initial public offering (IPO) sini.Nagahatag ang IPO sang oportunidad sa publiko nga magbakal sang shares kag mangin kabahin sang mga tag-iya sang negosyo. Mahimo magsaka ukon magnubo ang bili sang shares kon magsugod na ang trading.Magabalor sang mga P53 bilyon ang kabug-usan nga pagtanyag sang 8,027,409,600 ka common shares sa presyo nga P6.60 kada share, suno sa Mynt.Gani, kung gusto magbakal 100 shares, pwede mo lang ini makuha sa P660 nga presyo.Mahimo ini maglab-ot sa mga P60.9 bilyon kon ma...

Oct92026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

P408,000 suspected shabu, .45-caliber pistol seized in Bacolod buy-bust

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Police arrested a 53-year-old man and seized about 60 grams of suspected shabu worth P408,000, along with a .45-caliber pistol, during a buy-bust operation in Brgy. 2, Bacolod City, early Friday, Oct. 9.The Bacolod City Police Office identified the arrested suspect as alias “Boy,” a resident of Purok Kagaykay.Police classified him as a high-value individual who was not listed in Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council records.The operation was conducted at about 3:13 a.m. by the BCPO City Drug Enforcement Unit, with support from the City Intelligence Unit and Police Station 2.Police said another suspect, identified as alias “Ta,” 37, evaded arrest and remains at large.Operatives recovered seven sachets of suspected shabu, including the buy-bust item, and another knot-tied plas...

Oct92026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Man shot dead outside grocery store in Bacolod

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A 37-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman outside a grocery store in Brgy. Pahanocoy, Bacolod City, shortly after midnight Friday, Oct. 9.Police identified the victim as Teddy Boy Bela-ong, alias “Boy-Boy” or “Gurama,” a resident of Purok Maghinirupay, Bangga Aning of the said barangay.The shooting happened at about 12:10 a.m. in Purok Mabinuligon.Initial police investigation showed that Bela-ong had gone to the grocery store for a cash-out transaction and later took shelter in front of the establishment because of the rain while using his cellphone.Police said the suspect, riding a black Yamaha NMAX motorcycle, initially passed the area before returning while wearing a green raincoat and helmet.The gunman allegedly stopped in front of the victim and fir...

Oct92026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Motorcycle driver killed, passenger hurt in Bacolod collision

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ScreenshotA motorcycle driver was killed and his passenger was injured after their vehicle was hit by a pickup truck along Araneta Street in Brgy. Sum-ag, Bacolod City, early Friday, Oct. 9, police said.The accident happened at about 12:45 a.m. in front of a gas station.Police identified the fatality as alias “Rogello”, a resident of Purok San Benito, Brgy. Sum-ag.His passenger, “Liberty”, sustained injuries and abrasions and was brought to South Bacolod General Hospital for treatment.Initial investigation showed that a white Mitsubishi Strada Triton pickup driven by alias “Ranty”, a member of the Philippine Coast Guard assigned in Pulupandan, was traveling northbound along Araneta Street.Police said the pickup was on the inner lane when, allegedly amid heavy rain, ...

Oct82026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Security guard found dead inside Kabankalan staff house

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A 45-year-old security guard was found dead inside a company staff house in Brgy. Camugao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police identified the victim only as alias “Ramon,” married, and a resident of Brgy. 3, Himamaylan City.The victim was discovered at about 4:30 p.m. inside the security guard staff house of URC in Sitio San Juan, SONEDCO compound.Police said another security guard went to check on the victim after he failed to report for his scheduled duty.When the victim did not respond, the witness opened the room and found him lying motionless on his bed in a sleeping position.The incident was reported to the Kabankalan City Police Station at about 7:30 p.m. by a company nurse.Initial investigation showed that the victim had pr...

Oct82026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Two pedestrians killed, one injured in separate NegOcc road incidents

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In Kabankalan City, a minor was killed while his father sustained serious injuries after they were hit by a sport utility vehicle in Purok Taytay, Brgy. Oringao, at about 8:20 a.m.*/Kabankalan PNP photoTwo pedestrians, including a minor, were killed while another was seriously injured in separate road accidents in La Carlota and Kabankalan cities in Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Oct. 7.In La Carlota City, an unidentified woman believed to be around 40 years old was hit by a pickup utility vehicle along the national highway in Brgy. Haguimit at about 5:23 a.m.Police said the vehicle, driven by a 60-year-old man identified only as alias “Mario,” was traveling from Bacolod City toward Canlaon City when the woman allegedly crossed the roadway and was struck.The victim sustain...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Robinsons Land, Bacolod City partner on public spaces, tourism projects

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Robinsons Land Corp. has partnered with the Bacolod City government on a series of initiatives aimed at improving public spaces, mobility and tourism while creating livelihood and community opportunities for residents, Oct. 8.In a press release, the partnership will serve as the first local initiative under Robinsons Land’s “Hand in Hand for Progress” community development platform, which brings together local governments, businesses, institutions and communities for joint projects.Among the planned initiatives are greener public spaces, improved transport stops and clearer wayfinding systems intended to make it easier for residents and visitors to move around Bacolod and reach heritage sites, food destinations and local businesses.Robinsons Land said the partnership will also ...

Oct82026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cadiz gets P78.9M peace, rural development projects

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Cadiz City is set to receive P78.9 million worth of infrastructure and community projects from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) to support former rebels and improve access in rural and upland communities.The Kapatiran Multi-Purpose Center in Sitio Huebesan and road project in Sitio 19A both in Barangay Celestino Villacin, Cadiz City, set to be turned over by OPAPRU to the city government, Oct. 9.*/Bilis Cadiz photoThe projects will be formally turned over on Friday, Oct. 9, with OPAPRU Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento expected to attend the ceremony at the Cadiz Arena.The package includes a P26-million concrete road, grouted riprap and storm drainage project from Brgy. Celestino Villacin proper to Sitio 19A.Another P30-million ...

Oct72026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Students with disabilities showcase talents at MassKara’s ‘PuWeDe G! 2.0’

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Students from special education programs in Bacolod City showcased their talents in music, dance and other performances during PuWeDe G! 2.0, a MassKara Festival activity at Ayala Malls Capitol Central on Wednesday, Oct. 7.In a press release, the event, organized in cooperation with the Persons with Disability Affairs Office and the Department of Social Services and Development, aims to provide children and young persons with disabilities a platform to showcase their skills, creativity and confidence.Students from Handumanan Elementary School I SNED, Bacolod City SPED Center and Sum-ag Elementary SNED Center were among those who performed during the program.Performances included solo singing, group dances and other presentations highlighting the talents of participating student...