BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez announced the extension of the MassKara Festival until October 31 to aid kiosk tenants at the Bacolod Public Plaza who were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
During his speech at the opening ceremony of the Elektroika Diva and Float Parade competition at the Bacolod City Government Center, Benitez expressed his support for kiosk renters, who have struggled to break even due to heavy rains affecting their sales at this year's festival.The center's food kiosks, Bacolod Public Plaza, and The Upper East were given five additional days to make up for the sales slump caused by the inclement weather.
Rather than spending on fairs and concerts, the mayor deemed it fitting to allocate funds for food vouchers intended for beneficiaries. The vouchers can be redeemed at food kiosks at the Bacolod City Plaza to help boost their sales.We're here to give them and our visitors an exciting MassKara Festival to remember,' the mayor added.The mayor also mentioned initial discussions with other city officials and the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation.
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