• THERESA MAE DULMAN
The annual Bacolod Festival of Lights may be held alongside the opening or closing ceremonies of the Batang Pinoy 2026 and the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2026 in the city next month.
Councilor Jason Villarosa filed a resolution to convene the event’s committee and finalize plans for this year’s parade of lights.
While the festival is traditionally observed on the first Sunday of December, Villarosa noted that schedule adjustments are being considered to align with the major sporting and cultural events that will be hosted by the city.
The final schedule will be determined next week during a coordination meeting with Mayor Greg Gasataya, chairperson of the Festival of Light Committee, the Batang Pinoy Committee, and MMFF organizers.
The ordinance governing the Festival of Lights was amended two years ago to permanently set the annual observance in December. | TMD
