An estimated crowd of 100,000 spectators gathered to witness a performance by singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, marking a record-breaking event during the ongoing MassKara Music Festival at the Bacolod City Government Center on Saturday, a press release from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation said.
BCPO Director Joeresty Coronica, who was onsite to oversee security, revealed that the crowd surpassed the numbers seen during the festival’s grand opening countdown.
“We ensure that the police are always on top of every situation. Our main goal is to end this festival successfully and safely,” said Coronica.
Secretary and Festival Director for Cultural and Accredited Events, Kuster Y. Cadagat, expressed joy at the turnout.
“The last two MassKara Festivals under Mayor Albee Benitez’s administration were astonishing and remarkable, but tonight, with the story of the event, we’ve made history in the making. It takes a leader like Mayor Albee Benitez to bring about such a successful celebration. This could even be the best MassKara we’ve ever had, and we are so excited to see what’s next,” he said.
Councilor Jason Villarosa, who also attended the event, was also amazed by the massive crowd. “I was stuck in traffic for almost 20 minutes, but seeing this overwhelming turnout shows how successful the MassKara Festival has become.”
The night became even more memorable when a couple took the spotlight during TJ Monterde’s performance of “Palagi,” with a heartwarming proposal that touched the audience.
The festival continues with highly anticipated performances from SB19, Piolo Pascual, TJ with KZ Tandingan, Flow G, and Skusta Clee, among others.
This year’s MassKara Festival aims to make a memorable mark on Bacolod’s cultural landscape, with more exciting activities planned.*
