“Hadang san Pagtubas” Carries San Joaquin NHS to Street Dancing Victory
San Joaquin NHS takes the P150,000 grand prize and Best in Costume with "Hadang san Pagtubas."
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Twenty Costumes, One Ritual: The Festival Attire of Miss Hadang 2026
At the pre-pageant night held at the CACO Theater on September 1, 2026, the 20 Miss Hadang Festival Queen candidates presented festival costumes drawn from Calbayog's ritual roots, patroness, waters, and livelihood. Best in Festival Costume went to Chrisma Paula P. Rojo of Malajog for "Bahandi san Kailadman."
SAMELCO I Says ₱26/kWh September Power Rate Is Not Yet Final
The projected ₱26 per kilowatt-hour electricity rate for SAMELCO I consumers this September is not yet final. The cooperative says the actual rate could potentially fall below ₱15/kWh following the ERC's implementation of a regional secondary price cap on the wholesale electricity spot market.
San Policarpo NHS Bet Crowned Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026
The San Policarpo NHS bet bested 19 candidates on coronation night, taking the crown along with Best in Evening Gown. Here are the complete results of Miss Hadang Festival Queen 2026.
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