MassKara Festival brings travel deals, entertainment, community events

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AirAsia Philippines, inDrive, Robinsons Bacolod and Globe are rolling out travel offers, mobility services and community activities for the 2026 MassKara Festival in Bacolod City.

AirAsia Philippines, the festival’s official airline partner, offers a 10% discount on flights between Manila and Bacolod for bookings made from Oct. 12 to 18 using promo code LFGBCD, with travel beginning Oct. 19. One-way base fares started at P160, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The airline also operates 14 weekly flights to Bacolod, while its cabin crew is scheduled to perform during the festival’s Streetdance pre-show on Oct. 17 at SM City Bacolod.

InDrive, the festival’s official mobility partner, is supporting transportation for residents and visitors amid expected crowds and road closures. From Oct. 9 to 18, the mobility platform is setting up booths at Lacson Tourism Strip, Bacolod Public Plaza and the Bacolod City Government Center, where festival-goers can join interactive activities and win merchandise. The company is also providing VIP transportation for MassKara queens, judges and organizers, while offering fuel vouchers to drivers completing rides in Bacolod during the festival.

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Robinsons Bacolod is hosting a month-long lineup of activities celebrating local culture and talent. Highlights include mask-making and costume presentations, the Best of Bacolod Fair from Oct. 9 to 18, Petskarra, children’s activities, school competitions, a farmers’ fair and musical performances. The program also includes a medical mission and other community-oriented initiatives.

Globe, meanwhile, is bringing technology and entertainment into the festivities through Globe 5G-powered activities. These include a running challenge, an AI-assisted mural concept activity and a TikTok dance challenge featuring Bacolod landmarks. G Music Fest, headlined by December Avenue and featuring selected student bands, is scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Bacolod City Government Center. A Globe 5G Pitstop will also operate along Lacson Street from Oct. 16 to 18, offering interactive activities, SIM activations and device upgrades.

Beyond the festival, Globe plans to extend its community programs through digital training for micro and small businesses and a digital learning initiative at Bacolod City National High School, which will receive 20 5G-enabled devices.