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25 free flights, P250K for Bacoleña in Cebu Pacific milestone celebration
Imagine returning home after years away and discovering you’re the 250 millionth passenger of a major airline. That’s exactly what happened to a Bacolod resident

Negros queens to represent Miss U PH
The winning queens from Negros Occidental are set to represent the province and the city of Bacolod at the prestigious Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant.

Pontevedra’s mom is Ms U PH-Negros
Twenty-year old single mom Franches Anne Laquiba of Pontevedra town in Negros Occidental was crowned as the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines Negros at the SMX

TP joins the MassKara fun, celebrates 7 years as a Great Place to Work
Teleperformance brought its nationwide celebration of its seventh consecutive Great Place to Work® certification to Bacolod City last month, coinciding with the vibrant MassKara Festival.

Nearly 14k hired on the spot at Trabaho para sa Bayan
A nationwide job fair initiative has successfully connected over 13,800 jobseekers with employers since its launch in January. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan: J.O.B.S. (Job

Bacolod City collects tons of plastic bottles during MassKara
The 45th MassKara Festival not only showcased the vibrant culture and spirit of Bacolod City but also promoted environmental sustainability. The city government, in partnership

Granada reigns supreme: two-time MassKara grand slam
The Barangay Granada has once again proven its dominance in the MassKara Festival, claiming the championship title for the second time in a row. Their

Campuestohan claims world record for largest chicken-shaped building
The Campuestohan Highland Resort owned by politician Ricardo “Cano” Tan has made history by securing a Guinness World Records title for the “largest building in

Starbucks to open second stand-alone store & first drive-thru in Negros
Starbucks is set to expand its presence in Negros Occidental with the opening of its second stand-alone store and first drive-thru location in Bacolod City.

Bacolod aims bigger, bolder sapphire MassKara Festival
Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has vowed to elevate the MassKara Festival to new heights as the city celebrates its 45th year of the iconic festivity.
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