MassKara Festival Closing Draws 630,000 Spectators; Declared Peaceful
The 47th MassKara Festival in Bacolod City concluded with an estimated 630,000 spectators, with the Police Regional Office - Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) declaring the 18-day celebration peaceful and safe. Effective crowd management and inter-agency coordination ensured order despite the large turnout.
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