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Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2025 earns P2.4 M

Published May 28, 2025 05:19 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City Tourism Office here announced on Tuesday, May 27, that this year’s Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) recorded approximately P2.4 million in revenues from May 21 to 25, surpassing the earnings of previous years.
THE five-day Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2025 officially concluded on May 25 and earned P2.4 million in revenues. (Glazyl Masculino)
THE five-day Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2025 officially concluded on May 25 and earned P2.4 million in revenues. (Glazyl Masculino)
Despite intermittent rains, this year’s five-day celebration exceeded the 2023 and 2024 revenues of P1.9 million and P1.8 million, respectively.
Now on its fifth edition, the BCIF was organized by the city government in partnership with Headrush Events, led by Ryan Saez.
True to its tradition of community spirit, the BCIF extended support to 500 beneficiaries from institutions such as S aint Vincent’s Home for the Aged, Saint Ezekiel Monastery, Bacolod Girls and Boys Home, the Social Development Center, and Holy Family Home, by sharing meals and serving chicken inasal as a gesture of solidarity and care.
Despite the weather challenges, the City Tourism Office declared the event a resounding success.
The BCIF not only boosted tourism and local businesses but also united the community in a colorful, flavorful, and unforgettable celebration, the City Tourism Office said.
Chief Tourism Operations Officer Maria Teresa Manalili committed to expanding the festival in the years to come and emphasized the importance of stakeholder support. “The festival is a celebration of our identity and pride,” she said.
With the theme “Fire and Fusion,” the festival highlighted this city’s globally renowned chicken inasal or local grilled chicken through a vibrant lineup of flavorful events held across The Upper East by Megaworld, SM City Manokan Country, and Ayala Malls Capitol Central.
One of the most anticipated highlights was the BCIF Arena Dance Competition, where seven barangays competed in a spectacular display of creativity, culture, and community pride.
Dancers wore colorful costumes, with each group representing Brazil, Africa, Jamaica, and Philippines, while incorporating this city’s inasal story into their performances.
Barangay Mansilingan emerged victorious in the Arena Dance Competition held at the Upper East Megaworld here on Sunday, May 25. They received a cash prize of P20,000.
The Mansilingan community in a Facebook post offered the victory to everyone who poured their heart into this journey. They recognized the efforts of their dancers and performers, highlighting their artistry, discipline, and powerful performance that brought their vision to life.
Barangay Mandalagan was second and received P15,000 cash prize. Barangay Tangub placed third and took home P10,000 cash prize.
Other participating barangays were Estefania, Cabug, Barangay 29, and Bata.
Rogelio “Kenken” Santos Jr. was awarded the photo of the year during the BCIF Awards Night 2025 at the Atrium of SM City Bacolod on Saturday, May 24.
An inasal vendor grilling chicken captured by a member of the Camera Club of Negros was the winning photo in the first BCIF photo contest as it represented the culture and nostalgia of the chicken inasal.
A photo exhibit with the theme “Capturing the Flavor” featured works of 12 talented photographers at the Citadines Bacolod on May 23 and aimed to tell a compelling story, capturing the rich cultural significance and vibrant scenes of the city’s signature dish.
Manalili and Councilor Celia Flor expressed appreciation for the fusion of culinary pride and creative expression.
The city government also recognized outstanding individuals and institutions that showcased excellence in food, service, tourism partnerships, and community engagement.
The Bacolod City Police Office reported a generally peaceful and orderly celebration with zero major incident at the festival sites from May 21 to 25.
Lawmen thanked the public for their cooperation and vigilance that greatly contributed to the peaceful outcome of the festival.

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