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Bacoleña wins Miss Celestial Philippines 2025

December 20, 2025

Mimie Yap, a businesswoman from Bacolod City, was crowned Miss Celestial Philippines 2025 during its inaugural pageant held at Okada Hotel in Manila on Dec. 8.

Christmas Festival of Lights in Bacolod

December 15, 2025

The streets of Bacolod City burst with dazzling colors Dec. 13 as seven competing groups from STI–West Negros University (STI-WNU) paraded from Megaworld’s The Upper East to the Bacolod Government Center (BGC) for the 2025 Christmas Festival of Lights.

UCFI, NUServe deliver aid

December 8, 2025

The Universal Cultural Foundation Inc. (UCFI), in partnership with NUServe, the corporate social responsibility arm of NUSTAR Resort Cebu, turned over two batches of in-kind relief donations to the Cebu City government Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, during a handover ceremony at Cebu City Hall.

Moises Padilla mayor, festival earn Aliw Awards nominations

December 5, 2025

Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo secured two nominations while the town’s cultural celebration, the Magayon Hinuptanan Festival, earned a nomination under the Best Festival category in the 38th Annual Aliw Awards.

‘Light the World’ giving machines in Bacolod City mall until Jan. 5

December 5, 2025

The Light the World giving machines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were unveiled Dec. 4 at Robinsons Bacolod, and will receive donations until Jan. 5 next year for the benefit of three charity partners.

DOH-NIR, SM Bacolod mark World AIDS Day

December 4, 2025

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region, together with SM City Bacolod, provincial and city health offices, and other healthcare partners, hosted the observance of World AIDS Day Dec. 1 at the North Block of the mall.

‘Tonton’ wins Best Picture at Bacolod Film Fest 2025

December 1, 2025

“Tonton” won Best Picture while “Tililing” bagged the most number of awards at the closing event of the 2nd Bacolod Film Festival held at SM City Bacolod Cinema 1 Saturday night.

Victorias among top 3 LGUs at DILG SubayBAYANI Awards

November 28, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the 126 local government units (LGUs), including Victorias City in Negros Occidental, for their invaluable contribution to strengthening participatory governance and accountability in carrying out infrastructure projects at the local level.

2nd Bacolod Film Fest launching with free screenings on Nov. 27

November 26, 2025

Eight locally-produced short films will have a free screening during the launching of the 2nd Bacolod Film Festival (BFF) on Nov. 27, across participating cinemas at SM City Bacolod, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, and Cinematheque Centre Negros.

Bagonhons avail of healthcare services

November 26, 2025

The city government of Bago, under the leadership of Mayor Mayette Javellana, hosted the “Lab For All: Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat” health initiative, led by first lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center Nov. 25.

Bacoleña wins Miss Celestial Philippines 2025

Christmas Festival of Lights in Bacolod

UCFI, NUServe deliver aid

Moises Padilla mayor, festival earn Aliw Awards nominations

‘Light the World’ giving machines in Bacolod City mall until Jan. 5

DOH-NIR, SM Bacolod mark World AIDS Day

‘Tonton’ wins Best Picture at Bacolod Film Fest 2025

Victorias among top 3 LGUs at DILG SubayBAYANI Awards

2nd Bacolod Film Fest launching with free screenings on Nov. 27

Bagonhons avail of healthcare services

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