BACOLOD CITY – The 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival ended on a high note Sunday night, capping a week-long celebration that drew thousands of Negrenses and generated more than PHP16 million in sales.

Malacañang has declared Oct. 25 a special non-working holiday for Negros Oriental to allow its constituents to enjoy the different activities and watch the Festival of Festivals grand showdown ...