Tag: Bacolod

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 Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Man linked to Bacolod telecom theft incidents arrested

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A man allegedly linked to several theft incidents involving telecommunications facilities in Bacolod City was arrested during a police operation on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Globe Telecom’s Security and Response Unit said.Globe identified the arrested man as alias “Buriring.”The company said his arrest followed months of surveillance, monitoring and coordination between its security unit and the Philippine National Police.He is currently detained in Bacolod, Globe said.According to Globe, two suspects previously arrested in separate investigations allegedly identified him as being involved in theft incidents affecting Globe, FTAP and PTCI telecommunications sites in the city.The company said the suspect had also been included in a criminal case previously filed by its Security...

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 Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Sugar order classifies 100 percent of country’s sugar for domestic market: SRA

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The Sugar Board has approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100 percent of the country’s sugar production for Crop Year 2026-2027 as “B" or Domestic Market Sugar.*/Ronnie Baldonado photoThe Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced Thursday, Oct. 8, that the Sugar Board has approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100 percent of the country’s sugar production for Crop Year 2026-2027 as “B" or Domestic Market Sugar.SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona in an advisory informed all sugar industry stakeholders that the allocation was in accordance with a consensus reached during a stakeholders consultative meeting in Makati City on October 2.Accordingly, all sugar mills, planters, traders, and other concerned parties are hereby advised and directed to ensure that all l...

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 ...

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...

Oct72026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod records 822 dengue cases, 5 deaths as of Sept. 26

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Health authorities recommend eliminating stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed, keeping water containers covered, cleaning surroundings regularly and seeking prompt medical attention when dengue symptoms appear.*/Bacolod CHO photoBacolod City recorded 822 dengue cases and five probable deaths from January to Sept. 26, 2026, with Barangay Mansilingan posting the highest number of infections, according to the City Health Office.Data from the city's Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit on Oct. 6 showed that dengue cases were 4.1 percent lower than the 857 cases recorded during the same period in 2025.The city also reported fewer deaths compared with six recorded during the corresponding period last year.Brgy. Mansilingan registered the highest number of dengue cases at 99, f...