BACOLOD CITY – Barangays 39 and 29 topped this year’s Elektroika Diva and float parade competitions during the recent 45th MassKara Festival here. Glittering costumes and colorful floats illuminated the streets during the parade from Megaworld’s The Upper East to the Bacolod City...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod Yuhum Foundation Inc. has raised P1 million for victims of severe tropical storm “Kristine,” particularly in the Bicol region. The MassKara Festival 2024 organizer initiated a MassKarade Ball dubbed “Sapphirus” to raise funds for those deeply impacted by the...
The iconic "higantes" (giants) of Angono, Rizal danced along the streets to kick off this year's Higantes and Arts Festival. Some giant mascot like characters, locally known as 'higantes' (giants) of Angono, Rizal, dance along the streets to signal the start of the month-long events for the...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez has donated P2.5-million worth of assistance to kiosk tenants affected by tropical cyclone “Kristine” and extended the MassKara Festival celebration until Oct. 31. The five-day extension from Oct. 27 to 31 benefitted food kiosks at the Bacolod City...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office seized suspected shabu valued at P33 million during the 45th MassKara Festival here from Oct. 1 to 27. Police arrested 55 individuals involved in drug-related activities and confiscated 4,867.39 grams of shabu in relentless anti-drug operations, said...
BACOLOD CITY – Barangay Granada bagged another grand slam after winning in the 45th MassKara Festival street dance and arena competition here on Sunday, Oct. 27. BARANGAY Granada bagged another grand slam after winning the title in this year’s MassKara Festival street dance and arena...
(Center, upper row) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Abalos Team) In a bid to attract more moviegoers, Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary...
BACOLOD CITY – An Accounting Information System graduate of Colegio San Agustin Bacolod bested 14 other candidates in the Sapphire edition of this year’s Miss Bacolod MassKara. OLMILLA (Photo courtesy of Bacolod Yuhum Foundation Inc.) Princess Ella Olmilla was hailed Sapphire Queen during the...
Top (from left): Alen Alban, Doni Dionisio, Sudar Khadka, Tina Periquet, Dom Galicia, Dan Lichauco, Enzo Belandres, Hermie Limbo, Emily Besavilla, Joyce Javier, Winona Sayritan, Fe Saplala, and Camille Gagui Bottom (from left) Mik Serafica, Arian Zaragoza, Jorim Sampayan, and Ian Macaspac With most...
BAGUIO CITY – The six provinces and one city in the Cordillera region showcased their culture and traditions at the third Cordillera Festival of Festivals at Malcom Square here on Friday morning, Oct. 18. Jovita Ganongan, regional director of the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, said the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office has again thwarted the possible proliferation of shabu in the MassKara Festival after a kilo of the banned substance valued at P6.8 million was seized from a drug pusher in a buy-bust operation in Purok Masinadyahon, Barangay 12, this city, on...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez has issued an executive order limiting the selling and consumption of liquor in the 45th MassKara Festival here this year. POLICE secure the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) during a MassKara Festival event. (Photo courtesy of Bacolod City Police Office)...