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27th Kadalag-an: A Festival of Shared Dreams and Triumphs

April 7, 2025

Imagine the scene: rain pouring down, but the spirit of thousands of Victoriasanons unyielding, singing along with their favorite band, The Itchyworms. This was the opening night of Victorias City’s

Festival Costumes: Showcase of culture and couture

April 1, 2025

It was a display of local culture, creativity and ingenuity when the enhanced festival costumes of Negros Occidental towns and cities were showcased by the Lin-ay sang Negros candidates. The

Lin-ay sang Negros Hopefuls

March 24, 2025

Twenty-seven young Negrense ladies are vying for the “Lin-ay sang Negros 2025” title. The pageant is a highlight of the 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival, which will be held March 24-30.

Brianna, Volleyball Star

March 20, 2025

Crowds swarmed them with people of all ages, requesting to have photos and videos taken with them. Followers surrounded their van to wave, greet, get a glimpse or take photos from a closer view.

International prestige for Dinagsa 2025

March 8, 2025

Cadiz City, now fondly known as the Land of Splendid Opportunities, has reached a significant milestone with the celebration of its 50th Dinagsa Festival Grand Culmination.

Beyond Hospital Walls: Promoting Healthier Communities

February 28, 2025

The Eleuterio T. Decena Memorial Hospital in Hinoba-an started on Feb. 5 its first civic engagement activity for 2025 under the outreach program called “Beyond Hospital Walls: Empowering the Community through Health Education and Promotion”.

The Modern Bride Launch Party

February 22, 2025

• VANEZA ABRANTES Vaneza Abrantes is a Bacolod City-raised writer with a background in regional journalism and competitive writing. Now based in the United Kingdom, she works as an account

Ghost Barangays

February 16, 2025

• DR. RICARDO PATRICIO The writer, an agriculturist and economist, was former director for planning and development at Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. He contributed to food security in

Elisha Krizzle, Lin-ay sang Cauayan

February 7, 2025

Tourism student Elisha Krizzle Escultura, 20, bested eight other candidates to convincingly win the Lin-ay sang Cauayan 2025 title.

Chinese delicacies at Emperor’s Market & Imperial Village

January 31, 2025

The Emperor’s Market and Imperial Village of the Bacolaodiat Festival 2025 opened Jan. 31 at the North Capitol Road with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and traditional incense-lighting ceremony, which marked the start of an immersive cultural experience that showcases Bacolod’s rich Filipino-Chinese heritage.

27th Kadalag-an: A Festival of Shared Dreams and Triumphs

Festival Costumes: Showcase of culture and couture

Lin-ay sang Negros Hopefuls

Brianna, Volleyball Star

International prestige for Dinagsa 2025

Beyond Hospital Walls: Promoting Healthier Communities

The Modern Bride Launch Party

Ghost Barangays

Elisha Krizzle, Lin-ay sang Cauayan

Chinese delicacies at Emperor’s Market & Imperial Village

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