Building the future without erasing the past

Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

Some places we visit, and some we carry with us. For me, Bacolod City is one of those places. I found myself thinking about it again when I saw the MassKara masks appearing in anticipation of another October celebration. MassKara 2026 will run from October 1 to 18, filling the City of Smiles with color,

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