MassKara Festival Showcases Bacolod's Hard Truths
At Bacolod City's MassKara Festival, one barangay contingent eschewed competition to highlight the city's struggles with corruption, rising prices, and power shortages. Their performance revealed the harsh realities faced by citizens beneath the festival's vibrant facade.
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