MASSKARA is coined from two words: mass, for crowd, and the Spanish word cara, for face — hence, a double meaning for “mask” and “many faces”. The Masskara festival was first conceived in 1980 to add color and cheer to the Bacolod City’s celebration of its Charter Day anniversary on October 19.
DESPITE appeals for politicians not to meddle in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, some could not resist dipping their fingers in what was supposed to be a non-partisan election.
THE noise it seems was only coming from the candidates and their supporters throughout the last day of campaign last Saturday as polling precincts in Davao City Monday were quiet, some too quiet; while several of those who took the time to go to their polling precincts could not locate their names.
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte expressed disappointment over what he regards as the passivity of the voting public on what he believes is the most important branch of governance.
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WITH the barangay elections now over, it’s now out in the open — and for those who were taken for a ride, it’s time to ponder on whether they made the right choice.
THERE was a time when vampires stood out in a crowd. They only emerged at night and then dressed to kill, the better to snare a succulent virgin or two.
A GROUP of burly men, dressed in what ordinary folks regard as those of goons, went around interrogating people but refused to identify themselves at the Bankerohan Elementary School in barangay 5-A where the trickle of voters have admitted to feeling harassed.
VETERAN Davao City golfer Joe Marfori is all set to see action in the Hong Kong Seniors Open Tournament on December 6 and 8.
COST of flowers have already increased by P10 to P50 per dozen, an owner of one of the biggest flower shops in Bankerohan public market in Davao City revealed Monday.
GMA Network bagged six awards and a citation in the recently held 29th Catholic Mass Media Awards.
TAIWANESE businessmen who visited Davao City last week for a business matching activity and for the Taiwan Technology and Investment Forum have shown interest in fruit and meat products of the Davao Region.