Bacolód City and Negros Occidental Province [Archive] - Page 16

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 05:06 AM

^^ga baha botilya naman ni gali,,,damo naman inugpakilo...ako medyo palahubog man pero wala gid ko ga gwa sa panit ko ah...biskan hiposon ko kag palawakal na kun mahubog pero indi gid sila makapaluad sakun sang mga ginapangita nila sakun...ang maluad ko lang guro ang kinaon kag ilimnon kun ma hang-over...grrh:cheers:

ahaha...basta negrense palahubog! hahaha....i still remember nga nagkuha kami booth sa masskara before para sa fundraising sa tour namon sa manila...mas dako pa ang lista sg nainum namon kaysa sa income per person...hahaha

mga customer namon mga prof man namon...ahahaha....pirte kakapoy nga obra pero it was worth it. kami nagpasad sg booth, nanghakot sg mga lamesa kag bangko...bulos2x drive sg elf truck sg c'mate namon...i would still remember nga may mga suki na kami nga mga palahubog. kay gale type nila mga classmate namon nga mga babaye...sosyal sila ni manong, gusto pa i-table ang mga classmates namon...pirte guid...hehehe...i-table nila bata ka doctor kag abugado. ahahaha...funny guid..pati mga agi pabalik-balik kay kami naga-serve...what an experience! sadya guid!

pati mga rumble nasaksihan namon...nagalumpat sa kiosk namon may dala pa bato! ahahaha...

baskog kami ya kay 24 hours ang kuryente sg store namon...usually 4pm na may supply sg kuryente...kami ya naka-electric fan pa kag may freeezer...wala gasto sa ice...naka-direct kami sa poste sg public plaza...ang contractor sg electrical supply abi prof namon...hehehe...pati mga tupad namon nagkonek samon sg electric fan para di lang magreklamo....sila man naga-guide samon kon ano pa mga dapat baklon kag i-prepare...himal-i man namon sa baligya-baligya na! ang bal-an lang namon ya circuit design kag hardware/software programming! ahahaha...

nakita pa ko sa sarimanok kag local abs news kay gin-interview kami nila manong alvin elchico...hahaha....sadya guid nga experience! di ko guid malimtan!

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 05:13 AM

^^ pwede gid na :) when do you want? sa december lang a :)

pwede guid! makapuli ko da guro...sagot ko ang gas! hehehe...basta petron gas ha? hehehe....sin-o pwede kadala car? ako, di sure kon makadala ko kay december...

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 05:14 AM

kun gutok sa dalum katri lang ko yah...sadya gid tani bah...sa december ma set gid ko vacation date para sa ssc-bcd christmas party ...kahilisa:lol:

dumduman ko naman si jayson kag franzen sa PBB ah...sa dalum katre! hahaha

boy muscovado

October 3rd, 2009, 05:44 AM

kun gutok sa dalum katri lang ko yah...sadya gid tani bah...sa december ma set gid ko vacation date para sa ssc-bcd christmas party ...kahilisa:lol:

tapos roadtrip,,,beachtrip dayon sa sipaway island...sadja gid

I like this!!!!:okay:

SUV111

October 3rd, 2009, 05:46 AM

^^ lets do that next year summer ah....ma amot amot ta for that :)

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 06:07 AM

Gawahon Eco-Park in Victorias City, Negros Occidental

Wala pa ko di kakadto pero okay ang place. Mas mayo pa guid kon mas ma-develop nila tani ang area. Located in Barangay XI of the city. Kag may 7 falls man diri kuno. Damo guid falls sa Negros!

Courtesy of http://coolwaterworks.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/a-look-over-from-gawahon/

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boy muscovado

October 3rd, 2009, 06:17 AM

I hope the mountain ranges in Central Negros including those in the pictures above be declared as natural park to preserve its beauty. More trees should be planted ASAP!

Our mountains in Negros are part of national parks (exceptions will be the mountains from Isabela to parts of Kabankalan)

Kanlaon National Park (etablished in 1934) encompasess Kanlaon Volcano and the forestland around it

North Negros Forest Reserve (established in 1992 ???) consists of two dormant volcanoes, Mt. Mandalagan and Mt. Silay, the town of Don Salvador Benedicto and highlands of Sagay city, Escalante, Calatrava, CAlatrava. This is in response to the massive deforestation brought by the Integrated Lumber Corp (ILCO) in the 60's and 70's

Tablas Plateau Protection Area - highlands of Kabankalan City, CAuayan, Ilog, Sipalay City, Hinoba-an and the town of Candoni.

Cuernos de Negros National Park - the vast forestland of southern Oriental Negros with Mt. Talinis at its center.

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 06:43 AM

One blogger's road trip escapade ranked Bacolod to Don Salvador Benedicto as number 3 in his list!

I had goose bumps when I read the comments of bloggers and blog-readers alike about the place. I've seen the place and it's really uniquely and superbly beautiful!

Travellers and readers have nothing but good reviews of the place - the terraces, the pine tress, the overall scenery, everything in the place!

Here's the link : http://dongism.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-most-memorable-road-trips-1-10.html

[3] Bacolod to Don Salvador (3hours). it was my father who recommended me this route but on the day that i was set to visit the town of Don Salvador Benedicto, it rained hard. so i cancelled the trip. the next day, sun came out and immediately rushed to the bus terminal and took a bus that goes to San Carlos. it almost has the same route that goes to Mambucal except that it turns left on one part revealing the giant Mt. Kanlaon. midway, the mountain view became even more rewarding and as we entered the town of Don Salvador, a kilometer-long highway of pine trees lined up along the road came into view. upon reaching the town, i rented a motorbike and paid somebody to drive since i'm not familiar to the different viewing sites of the waterfalls, rice terraces and great mountainscape.
what to see: waterfalls, rice terraces and great mountainscape.
what to expect: zigzag road that goes up and down on many parts giving an excellent mountain view. watch out for the really weird roof of the tricycles in the town of Murcia. road is at good condition.
road trip view: 4.5
road trip experience: 4.0
eskapo rate: 8.5

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underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 07:01 AM

I like this!!!!:okay:

diin ang nanami-an mo doc? and sa dalum katre? hehehe...:lol::lol::lol:

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 07:14 AM

^^ lets do that next year summer ah....ma amot amot ta for that :)

rent na lang ta coaster...2500 lang for the whole day kag aton gas...dason kuha ta students from public schools...updon ta sila...daw lakbay-aral tour bala haw! or basi may kilala kamo sa ceres...pwede man da kapa-sponsor...:)

let's instill in their young minds how beautiful negros is! we'll let them know our rich heritage as well...and soon, they will be future SSCers and tourism ambassadors of our beloved paradise!

bacolodchamp

October 3rd, 2009, 07:57 AM

Chinky's relaunched

The Cineplex branch of Chinky's reopened and was re-launched Thursday, at Araneta Street , in Bacolod City .

Its business manager, Ryan Dominic Sy, said Chinky's started and was a “Batchoyan” for two decades, but they are moving up now.

Sy said the re-launch included changes in its logo and concept, adding that they now serve food items other than batchoy, he added.*LTG

^^whenever i'm in bacolod, and craving for batchoy, there's only one place for me...Chinky's. swak sa taste bud ko ang ila batchoy compared to the "originals". kaon ta batchoy...lucky me lang galing. hehe

bacolodchamp

October 3rd, 2009, 08:00 AM

^^wow..that is spectacular. :cheers:

bacolodchamp

October 3rd, 2009, 08:01 AM

The water sports thrill
LA VIDA NEGRENSE

Bago City led by Mayor Ramon Torres recently held its very first water sport competition at the Bago River . Jet Ski enthusiasts from the Islands of Negros and Panay participated in the adrenaline-filled fun sport. It was thrilling for close to a thousand residents of the city and neighboring towns to witness the powerful water sport masterfully maneuvered by the pros.

Bago river used to be a sleepy “talabahan” and now has been converted to the site of one of the city's water sport attractions.

Hundreds of bamboo poles used as “talabahans” were cleared, making an awesome sight for residents watching the water competition and enjoying free demonstration rides on the Jet Skis until sunset.

Non-stop entertainment was provided at the Bantayan park, one of the city's must-go places with fun-filled family entertainment of bands and singers. Mayor Torres and the city officials gave the awards to the champions of the Bago City Jet Ski competition: Paul Tinsay for the open category, Nesting Jereza for the 215hp category and Vincent Tajanlangit for the 255hpcategory.

It was a fun-filled day from dust till dawn. That evening kids and adults alike were awed by the fire dancing skills displayed by the performers.

The event was capped by an impressive fireworks display lighting up the sky of Bago City.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/03/starlife.htm

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 08:16 AM

^^Good business move for Chinky's. Pirmi ko dira before sa Lopue's Mandalagan branch. I LOVE their lechon kawali!:drool::drool::drool:
How many branches na subong ang Chinky's man?

bacolodchamp

October 3rd, 2009, 08:24 AM

^^sa nabal-an ko migs...

1. lopues mandalagan
2. gonzaga st-downtown
3. cineplex
4. libertad
5. they used to have one in kabankalan

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 08:28 AM

^^ kadasig sang reply ba! Thanks migo champ.:)

postergirl

October 3rd, 2009, 09:10 AM

Made by NITI - Bacolod City Tourism AVP
This video was featured during the 24TH Negros Trade Fair at ROCKWELL TENT Makati City September 16, 2009

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wise_zech

October 3rd, 2009, 09:18 AM

ANOTHER CLOSER LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO
Courtesy of my friend's blogsite :
http://coolwaterworks.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/along-mountain-roads/

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wow ang ganda nito...

hello @wise :) welcome :)

thanks...

Hi there @wise_zech. Keif al hal?:)

thanks bai....marami na talaga tayo d2 bai sa al-khobar...

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 09:43 AM

wow ang ganda nito..

thanks bai....marami na talaga tayo d2 bai sa al-khobar...

SOBRANG DAMI bai.:) tingnan mo na lang pag weekends ( Thurs & Frid ), parang mini-Manila ang Khobar, esp near Rahmania Mall and Al Issa Souk!:lol: OT, hehehe.

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

SOBRANG DAMI bai.:) tingnan mo na lang pag weekends ( Thurs & Frid ), parang mini-Manila ang Khobar, esp near Rahmania Mall and Al Issa Souk!:lol: OT, hehehe.

how's the climate in KSA now?

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 11:29 AM

how's the climate in KSA now?

OT uli!:lol: Pa-winter na migs, so medyo ok na ,esp in the evenings kag sa gab-i, mga "relaxing" 25-30 C na lang diri sa region namon (Eastern). Since KSA is quite big, ang iban nga regions, medyo init pa while ang iban naman,esp the southern regions, all-year round, indi ya init sa ila.

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 11:33 AM

OT uli!:lol: Pa-winter na migs, so medyo ok na ,esp in the evenings kag sa gab-i, mga "relaxing" 25-30 C na lang diri sa region namon (Eastern). Since KSA is quite big, ang iban nga regions, medyo init pa while ang iban naman,esp the southern regions, all-year round, indi ya init sa ila.

wala man bayad ang OT ah. sorry moderators :)

makapuli ka dal-an mo ko ref magnet mig nga may nakabutang KSA...hehehe...bayaran ta lang ka. :)

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 11:44 AM

wala man bayad ang OT ah. sorry moderators :)

makapuli ka dal-an mo ko ref magnet mig nga may nakabutang KSA...hehehe...bayaran ta lang ka. :)

Ara dayon ah!:) I'll start looking for it, hehehe.
basi kapuli ko, Jan or Feb next year.:)

Christendom

October 3rd, 2009, 11:47 AM

I like this!!!!:okay:

morning- roadtrip, afternoon- beachtrip, and midnight- foodtrip sa bar...walang tulugan...memorable

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 11:53 AM

Ara dayon ah!:) I'll start looking for it, hehehe.
basi kapuli ko, Jan or Feb next year.:)

ahahaha...thanks! am collecting ref magnets...nag-start lang na sg daw frequent ang biyahe ko before sa guwa. ara lang ko na manila by jan and feb...thanks!:)

c6josh

October 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM

Terra Dolce's first tenants
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c6josh

October 3rd, 2009, 01:39 PM

national guard

October 3rd, 2009, 01:56 PM

^^ ka-unique sang ngalan. Gin-combine ang BEER and SIBERIA!. Meaning,"VERY COLD BEER"?:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Thanks migo @c6josh for the update pics.

SUV111

October 3rd, 2009, 02:37 PM

Cafe Olio
westown hotel, sanjuan
Bacolod City

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SUV111

October 3rd, 2009, 02:38 PM

Westown Hotel Bacolod
San Juan

NOW OPEN
exclusive peek...for invited guests only:lol::lol::lol::lol:
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SUV111

October 3rd, 2009, 02:40 PM

rent na lang ta coaster...2500 lang for the whole day kag aton gas...dason kuha ta students from public schools...updon ta sila...daw lakbay-aral tour bala haw! or basi may kilala kamo sa ceres...pwede man da kapa-sponsor...:)

let's instill in their young minds how beautiful negros is! we'll let them know our rich heritage as well...and soon, they will be future SSCers and tourism ambassadors of our beloved paradise!

its hard....if something happens were held responsible for it.... mas maayo na kita kita lang anay and lets orient ourselves first with our surroundings.... siguro kung maging successful na ang ssc bacolod, maybe we can do things like that

underoath

October 3rd, 2009, 03:13 PM

its hard....if something happens were held responsible for it.... mas maayo na kita kita lang anay and lets orient ourselves first with our surroundings.... siguro kung maging successful na ang ssc bacolod, maybe we can do things like that

pwede! :)

SUV111

October 3rd, 2009, 03:41 PM

WAVE LOUNGE
westown hotel san juan
BACOLOD CITY

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pookhey

October 3rd, 2009, 09:59 PM

ANOTHER CLOSER LOOK AT THE BEAUTY OF DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO
Courtesy of my friend's blogsite :
http://coolwaterworks.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/along-mountain-roads/

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/light_shadow/San%20Carlos%20and%20Don%20Salvador/sancarlos_2.jpg

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looks like chocolate hills...ganda ng scenery

pookhey

October 3rd, 2009, 10:16 PM

ngprofflorida

October 4th, 2009, 06:09 AM

boy muscovado

October 4th, 2009, 09:13 AM

diin ang nanami-an mo doc? and sa dalum katre? hehehe...:lol::lol::lol:

ang road trip!.....just bring lots of underwear, deodorant and oral hygiene things....but ang ginutok kag ang dalum katre exciting gid! :lol::lol::lol::lol: pambukid ko ya nga daan so strike anywhere.

rent na lang ta coaster...2500 lang for the whole day kag aton gas...dason kuha ta students from public schools...updon ta sila...daw lakbay-aral tour bala haw! or basi may kilala kamo sa ceres...pwede man da kapa-sponsor...:)

let's instill in their young minds how beautiful negros is! we'll let them know our rich heritage as well...and soon, they will be future SSCers and tourism ambassadors of our beloved paradise!

Ka mahal bala migs sang ceres nga bus... kay naka inquire na kami na sang una sa Bacolod Association of Guides nga running tour sang last year. Basta any SUV/AUV or van would do :banana::banana:

underoath

October 4th, 2009, 09:28 AM

ang road trip!.....just bring lots of underwear, deodorant and oral hygiene things....but ang ginutok kag ang dalum katre exciting gid! :lol::lol::lol::lol: pambukid ko ya nga daan so strike anywhere.

Ka mahal bala migs sang ceres nga bus... kay naka inquire na kami na sang una sa Bacolod Association of Guides nga running tour sang last year. Basta any SUV/AUV or van would do :banana::banana:

ahahaha...pwede man van na lang or carpool na lang ah. kon sin-o may salakyan dal-on ya na lang. dal-on ko bike...hehehe :lol:

SUV111

October 4th, 2009, 12:54 PM

SM City Bacolod
Getting ready for Masskara Festival

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SOUTHWING

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CYBERZONE
^^
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LG
NOW OPEN

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NORTHWING

ummmmm..... FYI, indi ni sale kag indi pa highlight sang masskara ha :)

SUV111

October 4th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Pendy's Restaurant
one of Bacolod's Pride

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Christendom

October 4th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Negros local gov’ts streamline business permit procedures (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW100509/content.php?id=054)

BACOLOD CITY — Thirteen towns and cities in Negros Occidental are cutting the steps needed to apply for business permits.

Officials of the towns of Binalbagan and Hinigaran, as well as of the cities of Himamaylan and La Carlota, were the latest to train for the Streamlining of Business Permits and Licensing System which they will implement starting January next year, Trade and Industry provincial director Rebecca Rascon said in an interview. They join Silay, Sagay, San Carlos, Cadiz, Kabankalan, Bago, Talisay, Escalante and Bacolod which have reported revenue collection increases of 10%-12% between 2006-2009 as a result. — NLG

boy muscovado

October 4th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Christendom

October 4th, 2009, 08:10 PM

boy muscovado

October 4th, 2009, 08:39 PM

ako cowboy man,,,sidekick anywhere

Mayo gid na kay puro outdoor people ta di sa SSC Bacolod :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Tadjar

October 5th, 2009, 04:00 AM

ngprofflorida

October 5th, 2009, 04:18 AM

WESTOWN HOTEL INTERIORS

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More to post soon... xenxa guid kay mahinay ang internet connection ko subong... hehehehe

aba sugar isa ka man gali sa mga VIP do you have a price for the room?

national guard

October 5th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Robinson's Place Bacolod
@9:30am

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THANKS to migo SUV!:)

boy muscovado

October 5th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Terra Dolce's Sibeeria soon to open October 11, 2009: Sneak Peak
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Bar
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Sits for Doks and Reps
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VIP room
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DJ's stage

^^ ka-unique sang ngalan. Gin-combine ang BEER and SIBERIA!. Meaning,"VERY COLD BEER"?:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Thanks migo @c6josh for the update pics.

Ga lagtik puwak ko sang imagine ahhhhhhhhhh! :lol::lol: lapit lang sa hospital...:cheers:

indi man ko ya "drinker" gid ah...hapi-hapi lang ko ya once mahubog! :nuts:

national guard

October 5th, 2009, 08:58 AM

^^ May "regular" customer na ang Sibeeria!:lol::lol::lol:

underoath

October 5th, 2009, 09:25 AM

^^ May "regular" customer na ang Sibeeria!:lol::lol::lol:

mas mayo mig kon i-dextrose na lang para diretso sa kaugatan! di ba @doc? :cheers:

c6josh

October 5th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Westown Hotel San Juan
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one of the first guest looking out the window

c6josh

October 5th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Westown Hotel San Juan part 2
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Cafe Olio bar
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cafe Olio
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Westown front desk
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Facade of cafe olio and wave bar

c6josh

October 5th, 2009, 09:42 AM

c6josh

October 5th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Westown Hotel San Juan part 3
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toiletries
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hair dryer
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freebies?

underoath

October 5th, 2009, 09:57 AM

boy muscovado

October 5th, 2009, 10:11 AM

^^ May "regular" customer na ang Sibeeria!:lol::lol::lol:

mga consultant ko gid guro ang ma una :lol:

mas mayo mig kon i-dextrose na lang para diretso sa kaugatan! di ba @doc? :cheers:

Wala thrill kun indi mag agi sa dila kag tutunlan ang beer. dapat gina um-um gid :lol::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

bacolodchamp

October 5th, 2009, 10:15 AM

mas mayo mig kon i-dextrose na lang para diretso sa kaugatan! di ba @doc? :cheers:

baw indi man migs....mabukal gid ang dugo ta kon matabo.:lol:

bacolodchamp

October 5th, 2009, 10:26 AM

^^thanks @pookhey.:cheers: DSB is a compact destination. where in the world can you go and find the mountain province and bohol in one single destination. hehe. hope you'll visit us.:cheers:

bacolodchamp

October 5th, 2009, 10:27 AM

AT ATOP CONFAB
Neg. Occ. wins 9 tourism awards

Negros Occidental bagged nine national tourism awards during the 10th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines National Convention Best Tourism Practices Awards Night in General Santos City Saturday.

The province was awarded the Best Tourism Week trophy. This is the third time the same award was given to Negros Occidental, provincial tourism officer Jennylind Cordero said yesterday.

The award of Most Outstanding Tourism Officer of the Philippines was given to Ver Pacete, tourism officer of Silay City , president of the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental, the press release added.

The event was sponsored by the ATOP and the Department of Tourism.

Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano and Roselin Merlin, ATOP national president, presided over the awarding.

Negros Occidental received eight other awards – Best Tourism Officers' Club of the Philippines – ATONO; Best Provincial Tourism Week Celebration; Best Tourism Week Celebration – Escalante City Tourism Week (city category); First Runner-up Best Tourism Week, Sipalay City (city category); Best Tourism Event (cultural category), Sigabong Sang Kanyon Festival of Bago City; Best Tourism Event (festival category), Hugyaw Kansilay Festival of Silay City; and the Province of Negros Occidental has been recognized as “One of the Fifteen Tourism Friendly LGU's in the country,” the press release said.

Gov. Isidro Zayco said that he is extremely happy because of the best efforts of Negros Occidental Tourism Officers spearheaded by the Provincial Tourism Office and the ATONO.

The Negros Occidental delegation was composed of tourism officers from Sipalay, San Carlos, Silay, Sagay, Escalante, La Castellana, the Negros Occidental Tourism Office staff , PIO and Public Affairs Office staff with acting PPDO head Marlin Sanogal.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/05/topstory6.htm

Fraulein

October 5th, 2009, 11:47 AM

SUV111

October 5th, 2009, 12:53 PM

^^ Negros is trully gaining grounds in the tourism industry in the Philippines :) bravo!!!!

SUV111

October 5th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Ako din. Masarap ang Chinky's. Da best ang batchoy nila!:cheers:

i also agree...masarap ang batchoy nila.... :) charap charap!!!!

Fraulein

October 5th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Any idea na beach resort malapit sa Bacolod na maganda? My cousins are craving for a beach destination during our stay aside sa Masskara? any suggestions including rates. Whole day lang tapos balik na sa hotel by evening. :)

Fraulein

October 5th, 2009, 01:28 PM

i also agree...masarap ang batchoy nila.... :) charap charap!!!!

Yan ang isa sa mga pupuntahan ko sa Bacolod next next week. :)

SUV111

October 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM

^^ ay pangit kasi ang pinakamalapit is black sand...its 40 minutes away from Bacolod...pero clear water naman kaso black sand nga lang

SUV111

October 5th, 2009, 01:51 PM

hahahahahaha!!!! malapit lang yan sa sylvia manor :)

ngprofflorida

October 5th, 2009, 02:39 PM

underoath

October 5th, 2009, 04:24 PM

mga consultant ko gid guro ang ma una :lol:

Wala thrill kun indi mag agi sa dila kag tutunlan ang beer. dapat gina um-um gid :lol::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

ahahaha...namnama guid mayo ah! :)

underoath

October 5th, 2009, 04:26 PM

i also agree...masarap ang batchoy nila.... :) charap charap!!!!

dumduman ko sg una, may branch pa na sila sa front sg gate 1 sg la salle...may-ara gihapon special batchoy nga may lakot nga utok? did my memory serve me right? or indi to chinky's? :ohno:

underoath

October 5th, 2009, 04:28 PM

may pamangkot ko, nakita niyo ang new commercial ni sarah geronimo for cebuana lhuillier? may ginpakita nga old house, seems like balay negrense...or indi? :)

Christendom

October 5th, 2009, 05:58 PM

ang road trip!.....just bring lots of underwear, deodorant and oral hygiene things....but ang ginutok kag ang dalum katre exciting gid! :lol::lol::lol::lol: pambukid ko ya nga daan so strike anywhere.
diin ang nanami-an mo doc? and sa dalum katre? hehehe...:lol::lol::lol:
Kun magtulog ta gusto ko light offs galing kay indi ko katulog basta may suga,,,mas exciting mana guro ah…kag kun gutok gid sa sikwayan nalang ko eh para iwas striking

boy muscovado

October 6th, 2009, 07:21 AM

i also agree...masarap ang batchoy nila.... :) charap charap!!!!

unique and sabaw migs kay daw ka sweet. promote Negros made yummables :lol::lol::lol:

boy muscovado

October 6th, 2009, 07:24 AM

^^ ay pangit kasi ang pinakamalapit is black sand...its 40 minutes away from Bacolod...pero clear water naman kaso black sand nga lang

Thats natural for a volcanic island...maraming black sand beaches...like Hawaii

boy muscovado

October 6th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Kun magtulog ta gusto ko light offs galing kay indi ko katulog basta may suga,,,mas exciting mana guro ah…kag kun gutok gid sa sikwayan nalang ko eh para iwas striking

I remember my Kanlaon Safari days wherein magutok nga daw sardinas sa tent. Wala lang labot ah.tugnaw tugnaw abi, so wala gina sapak if may "odor" or wala or kun sin-o ang mga tupad mo. pagka aga kibot ka lang may gina tindakan ka na nga tawo kay mag nagligid sa inyo tiilan :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Linguine

October 6th, 2009, 08:19 AM

^^^^

Actually, Negros Occidental has all kinds of beaches, we have black , gray, brown, yellow, golden, creamy white, and also sandy, pebbly, rocky and muddy......:lol:

bacolodchamp

October 6th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Seminar on int'l business set Saturday

The graduate school of the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas and the West Negros University will hold a seminar on international business opportunities from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the WNU GGA Audio Visual Center in Bacolod City , a press release from the organizers said.

The seminar, which will also take up legalities in venturing into the global market, will have Roberto Montelibano, Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, and Department of Trade and Industry provincial head, Rebecca Rascon, as speakers.

Doctorate degree students on technology management will lead the event, for their course, International Business Management under Dr. Leonardo Eusebio, the press release said.

Business managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to join the seminar for a fee.

Interested parties may contact Nelson Franco through 09204598981 or Dioscoro Marañon Jr., through 09165613346, the press release said.*

^^good to know that TUP-V already has a graduate school:)

Linguine

October 6th, 2009, 08:30 AM

bacolodchamp

October 6th, 2009, 09:37 AM

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DOT Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano (5th from right) awards the “Best Tourism Event - Provincial Festival Category” first runner-up trophy to Acting Provincial Planning and Development Officer and Panaad sa Negros Festival Executive Director Ma. Lina P. Sanogal (6th from right) along with Provincial Tourism Officer Jennylind Cordero (9th from left), Acting Provincial Information Officer Karen Dinsay (7th from right), Public Affairs Office Head Anna Marie Lucasan (10th from left) and the rest of the tourism officers, PIO and Public Affairs staff in the presence of ATOP President Roselyn Merlin (right).*(Capitol photo)

national guard

October 6th, 2009, 10:13 AM

^^ That's for PANAAD SA NEGROS migs?

JEFFjr_25

October 7th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Repost ko lang from @sugarfairy. Thanks @sugar.

The L'FISHER CHALET AND CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY and GRAND VALET

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More of the Chalet... UP NEXT!!!

The L'FISHER CHALET CONVENTION CENTER and HALLWAY...
(Convention Center can Host up to 1,000++ Delegates)

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The LAVATORY

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NEED I POST MORE? Definitely!!!

The Deck Pool Level Cafe... The Exteriors First... I wanna save the Best for Last! and that is the PENTHOUSE LEVEL POOL!!!

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Theres More!!! Coming UP!!!

The FEELING IS SOMEWHAT similar to The TIDES RESORT HOTEL in BORACAY... but this one has a TWIST...

THE PLAY AREA for KIDS!!!

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NEED A PEEK? hehehehehe

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WAIT!!! Ill POST SOME More!!!

DRUM ROLL......

The INFINITY POOL @ the Penthouse Level!!! Teaser Pics...

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And the BIG REVEAL.. UP Next!!! PROMISE!!!

THE BIG REVEAL!!!

(SUV, who says you cant do lap swims in the Pool? The one i posted earlier are for the KIDS!!! hahahaha)

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And for the SOSYALERAS in TOWN... Here's for all of You... :)

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Hope You ENJOYED THE SHOW!!!!

L'FISHER CHALET HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER in A GLANCE...

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GOOD EVENING EVERYONE!!!

Welcome TO BACOLOD!!! Kari Na Sa MASSKARA!!!

c6josh

October 7th, 2009, 12:03 PM

courtesy of @thesugarfairy
-VhE5Owu8nw&feature

SUV111

October 7th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Lfisher Hotel

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Fraulein

October 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Hi!
Maganda ba ang Rositas Hometel sa may San Sebastian Street? Yun kasi ang napili ng pinsan ko, mura raw.:)

boy muscovado

October 7th, 2009, 09:01 PM

courtesy of @thesugarfairy
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Proud gid ko sini kay classmate ko ang composer and interpreter and syempre, the whole song is a perfect showcase of our province. wala na ko sang may ma say!!! gapalanindog balahibo ko sini.....memorize ko na gani......DALI NA AGUD ATON MAKITA, SA NEGROS MAY TUBO KAG MADAMU PA!

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 02:22 AM

Royal Am Rei

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this hotel needs renovation ASAP!!!!

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 02:23 AM

Hi!
Maganda ba ang Rositas Hometel sa may San Sebastian Street? Yun kasi ang napili ng pinsan ko, mura raw.:)

ngayon ko lang nalaman yan @fraulein...hehehehe... ok na siguro yan fraulein, basta may matulogan lang kayo kasi right now fully booked na talaga ang Bacolod hotels... ang hirap na makakuha ng rooms.

boy muscovado

October 8th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Hi!
Maganda ba ang Rositas Hometel sa may San Sebastian Street? Yun kasi ang napili ng pinsan ko, mura raw.:)

Yup. its a budget type accommodation at Mabini-San Sebastian Streets

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Yup. its a budget type accommodation at Mabini-San Sebastian Streets

ay kalayo gali sini @boy? much better i guess ang LD Pension, the one in front of SYLVIA MANOR diba? daw kalaw ay man na da sa mabini dapit?...

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 02:45 AM

Lfisher Chalet Pool and Restaurant

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boy muscovado

October 8th, 2009, 04:37 AM

ay kalayo gali sini @boy? much better i guess ang LD Pension, the one in front of SYLVIA MANOR diba? daw kalaw ay man na da sa mabini dapit?...

yup LD is better but lantawon lang nya eh kay basi bala fully booked naman ang LD^^

Fraulein

October 8th, 2009, 05:50 AM

^^Pero Ok na kaya yun. Dapat nga daw sa 11th Bed and breakfast kaso fully book na rin.

Linguine

October 8th, 2009, 06:36 AM

Hi!
Maganda ba ang Rositas Hometel sa may San Sebastian Street? Yun kasi ang napili ng pinsan ko, mura raw.:)

I think its ok for the price, medyo old pension na nga lang, I think its popular with backpackers because it was featured in one of the old editions of Lonely Planet....

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 09:42 AM

^^ oh i see.... wala ko na da ya kita haw?

Linguine

October 8th, 2009, 10:09 AM

^^

Dugay na to na edition mig, nalipat na ko kon ano na year.....ara na ang Rosita's Hometel sa may mabini na side, daw 3 or 4 storey bldg., sa ground floor may coffee shop bala mo.....

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Chalet Restaurant

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SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 11:22 AM

i'll check it out soon...anyway, may new pension house sa 13th street gina ubra :) hmmm...daw naga lapta nga naga lapta na gid ang mga ilistaran sa Bacolod. :)

Linguine

October 8th, 2009, 11:31 AM

^^

Passed by this afternoon sa Rosita's on my way home, 3 storeys gali ang bldg.....and the name is Rosita's Hometel pension house.....its on the right side on the way to Mabini elem. school....

Linguine

October 8th, 2009, 11:35 AM

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 12:05 PM

tani nag kuha ka picture migs :) indi na da ayhan haunted kay daw ka daan na sang mga buildings dira :)

Linguine

October 8th, 2009, 12:29 PM

tani nag kuha ka picture migs :) indi na da ayhan haunted kay daw ka daan na sang mga buildings dira :)

Indi man gid daan ah, kulang lang fresh coat of paint......:)

SUV111

October 8th, 2009, 12:34 PM

a ok :) hehehehehe tani mapang renovate na ang mga old building diri noh?

c6josh

October 8th, 2009, 04:14 PM

722 Metropolis Tower HD Collection 1/3
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SUV111

October 9th, 2009, 04:04 AM

^^ great job @josh!!! thanks for the photos :) hmmmmmmm...... i guess they need to clean this building and do some repainting para daw bag o man dyapon

vogriphach

October 9th, 2009, 06:19 AM

Does anyone have pictures of the Triangle Mall in shopping from the inside???

Wanna see what it looks like. Thanks!

c6josh

October 9th, 2009, 11:53 AM

Food packaging,
labeling seminar today
VDS

The Department of Science and Technology Region VI is conducting an appreciation seminar on packaging and labeling of food products to 35 rural improvement clubs and coordinators at the Technology and Livelihood Development Center , in Bacolod City today.

DOST provincial S and T director, Allan Francis Dara-ug, said they are assisting small and medium entrepreneurs in basic proper labeling and packaging and make them aware of the importance of proper presentation of the products they are selling.

DOST Region VI science and research specialist II, Ma. Lina Gelonga, will talk on the current good manufacturing practices and the product package interaction with the participants.

The office of the provincial agriculturist RIC coordinator, Nida Leonidas, said the seminar will augment the products of the RICs in their level so that they can also compete with those coming from business sector.

Leonidas said this is one way of helping them to promote and advertise their products to possible buyers, and increase their food production and income.*LTG

c6josh

October 9th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Tourism survey on
VDS

Three nationwide surveys are being conducted simultaneously by the National Statistics Office this month, a Philippine Information Agency press release said.

The 2009 Household Survey on Domestic Visitors, the 3 rd Quarter Labor Force Survey and the 2009 Survey on Overseas Filipinos.

NSO personnel will interview a total sample of 1,396 households all over the province.

About 700 households from the total sample households will be asked on HSDV, with household members aged 15 years and over to be asked about labor force and their employment characteristics.

Details about household members who left for abroad in the last five years will also be asked.

All members aged 15 years old and over of the 700 households will be asked about the travels they had made from April to September 2009.

Provincial Statistics Officer Fred Sollesta of the NSO is encouraging the sample respondents of the households that will be visited, to be cooperative and patient and give the necessary information to the questions asked by the NSO personnel.

The credibility, accuracy and reliability of data and information being produced by the NSO are highly dependent on the responses given by the sample respondents, the press release said.

The 2009 HSDV is being undertaken jointly with the Department of Tourism.

The survey aims to collect data on the travel characteristics and volume of domestic tourism in the country.

The data to be gathered from this survey would be vital to the effective and efficient development and implementation of tourism plans and programs.

Specifically, the survey aims to provide baseline data to measure the volume of domestic tourism, determine the profile and travel characteristics of domestic visitors, identify the travel patterns of the Filipino households and estimate the extent and economic contribution of domestic tourism in the country.

The Labor Force Survey is a regular undertaking by the NSO, and it is being conducted quarterly to have estimates on the levels of employment and unemployment in the country, the press release said.*

SUV111

October 9th, 2009, 02:11 PM

SEA BREEZE HOTEL
san juan, bacolod city

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SUV111

October 9th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Sylvia Manor Hotel

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c6josh

October 9th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Imay's Restaurant
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c6josh

October 9th, 2009, 05:51 PM

722 Metropolis Tower HD Collection 2/3
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SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 02:50 AM

^^ great job @josh :) nice pool inside :)

Tadjar

October 10th, 2009, 05:03 AM

bacolodchamp

October 10th, 2009, 08:26 AM

City registers 19 new coops; benefits 4,499 micro bizmen

THE City Government, through the Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO), has already registered 19 new cooperatives and helped 4,499 micro business people.

This was through various orientations, seminars, trainings and other business purposes in the city.

The 19 new cooperatives are engaged in various small enterprises such as micro-lending, pedicab spare parts trading, consumer stores, massage therapy, consumer credit, trucking services, poultry, farm inputs marketing, piggery operations and agricultural farming.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia said that one of the major thrusts of the City Government is to promote economic independence and entrepreneurship among Bacoleños.

Leonardia said that the 2,013 who benefited from various business purposes such as reflexology/massage clinics run by blind masseurs, micro-lending, water refilling, swine fattening, manufacturing of household and fashion accessories, hollow blocks manufacturing, consumers store, table egg production, swine dispersal, rice retailing, vermi-culture and composting, trading of auto parts/oils and lubricants will be successful in their endeavors.

There were 1,478 beneficiaries from various barangays in the city who availed of livelihood skills training and entrepreneurship on economic activities such as soap-making, meat processing, production of accessories and fashion jewelries, perfume making, basic massage therapy, and food processing and preservation.

CCLDO is also assisting local producers in participating various sales activities and trade fairs such as the Negros Trade Fair, MassKara Village Booth during MassKara Festival, Panaad sa Negros and the Bacolod Inasal Festival.

CCLDO is working hard to help small businesses and encourage entrepreneurship even at the grassroots level in the city.

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national guard

October 10th, 2009, 08:36 AM

^^ I miss Imay's !!!:ohno:

c6josh

October 10th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Sibeeria ready for the opening TODAY!!!at Terra Dolce
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The Bar

@Boy muscovado ready to party na!...lapit na sweldo!

SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 02:40 PM

as ive said.... i cant get enough of this new place here in Bacolod.........

......................................CHALET

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SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 02:41 PM

maliban sa L Fisher, mas mayo ang Sylvia Manor because the ambience is decent. the rooms are extremely clean and cozy.:),

thats right...from where are you migs?

c6josh

October 10th, 2009, 02:43 PM

^^ great job @josh :) nice pool inside :)

^^thanks, happy to contribute...

SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 02:47 PM

see you tomorrow migs ha...

SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Lfisher Hotel Lobby and hallway

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SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Chalet Rooms

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BUDGET ROOMS

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the difference between the Old and the New is that the old hotel is carpetedand this one is tiled...according to one of the one who toured me around (sorry, i forgot her name) chalet was built to suit your preference...there are some guests who doesnt want a carpeted room so they decided to have this kind of accommodation. And rooms here are smaller compared to the old building. And take note guys... once chalet is completely finished...they will renovate the old one :)

SUV111

October 10th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Lfisher Hotel I

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c6josh

October 10th, 2009, 03:21 PM

722 Metropolis Tower HD Collection 3/3
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ngprofflorida

October 10th, 2009, 03:25 PM

national guard

October 10th, 2009, 11:45 PM

The East District and Villamonte

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national guard

October 10th, 2009, 11:51 PM

TRIANGLE ISLAND PLAZA

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national guard

October 10th, 2009, 11:53 PM

^^ Courtesy of miga @sugar :)

Does anyone have pictures of the Triangle Mall in shopping from the inside???

Wanna see what it looks like. Thanks!

national guard

October 11th, 2009, 12:29 AM

ANDOK'S NEAR TRIANGLE ISLAND PLAZA

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national guard

October 11th, 2009, 12:34 AM

SHOPPING DISTRICT Part 2

TERRA DOLCE

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JOLLIBEE-LA SALLE @BS AQUINO DRIVE

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national guard

October 11th, 2009, 11:28 AM

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^^ WESTOWN HOTEL-San Juan

wise_zech

October 11th, 2009, 01:02 PM

wow ang ganda nang mga picture....

underoath

October 11th, 2009, 02:28 PM

^^ WESTOWN HOTEL-San Juan

the color combination and the design were perfectly done! very sophisticated look! i salute the architect, the designer and the engineer of the project! :)

c6josh

October 11th, 2009, 04:30 PM

the color combination and the design were perfectly done! very sophisticated look! i salute the architect, the designer and the engineer of the project! :)

^^I agree with you, just recently the sscers visited the place and it was indeed one of the beautiful hotels in WV, we could compare it with other hotels in the region especially the ones in Boracay.:)

c6josh

October 11th, 2009, 04:33 PM

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c6josh

October 11th, 2009, 04:48 PM

SUGAR FAIRY'S BIG REVELATION:

When i was in Robinsons earlier (I went there supposedly to ask permission from Ms. T if I could go to the roofdeck so i can get a clearer view of the DUMANCAS (its not the YANSONS Actually - its only Mr. Dumancas' wife) PRIME REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Called THE PROXIMA CENTAURI REALTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - otherwise known as THE CENTRAL IT DISTRICT PARK) i got the chance to take a peek at the property...

Then i saw this guy (hes a construction worker inside) and ask him if i could take pictures (i was in robinsons side pa)... he said yes!

I again asked him IF I COULD GET INSIDE THE PROPERTY just to take a clearer view for my pictures... and he said, WHY NOT? OPEN MAN KAMI DI.. DAMO DI GANI NAGA LABAY SA AMON... hehehe

Then I rushed to the PRIME PROPERTY... As i was taking a walk inside the property, a NISSAN FRONTIER NAVARRA Passed by me... its colored green... I didnt care at first...

Then as i was going near in the area where they are currently doing some fillings, i saw the guy driving the navarra talking to a certain person...

I rushed to him and as i get nearer, i asked, "SIR, MAY I ASK YOU A QUESTION?" he said, "SURE, WHY NOT?"

"ARE YOU IN ANYWAY CONNECTED TO PROXIMA CENTAURI?" I recalled asking.

He replied: "YES I AM.."

I introduced myself to him and asked another question, "May I KNOW SIR if how are you connected to Proxima Centauri?"

He answered: "I am the OWNER..."

So I ASKED: "Are you A YANSON?"

He replied: "No, Its my wife. BTW, I am CHARLES DUMANCAS, owner of PCRDC."

I was shocked and i couldnt get my nerves... but i remained to be poised, and calm and ask him IF HE WONT MIND ME ASKING HIM SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CENTRAL IT DISTRICT PARK...

He said: "Oh its ok..."

So I Introduced him again myself, and the SSC BACOLOD and what are we doing to promote bacolod... He was so amazed that we all did this for free and for the love of bacolod and he said that he will be glad to help the group in anyway he can in the future...

Here are my questions:

1. Sir, how big exactly is The Central IT BUSINESS PARK...?

CD: its 13 has. and we are still under negotiations for the occupants in the land behind this.. hopefully, we could get the deal...

2. How about the Illegal Settlers right over there? (pointing to a specific place where there are still illegal settlers)...

CD: Thats actually what we are dealing right now.. we hope that we can get the deal... We are cooperating with the city government for that matter so that when this whole project will be done and ready for occupancy, we can get rid of the "EYESORES" and get a nice veiw..

3. Can you give me an over-all view on how TCITBP will look like? Does it in anyway resembles to that of ASIATOWN IT PARK in CEBU?

CD: Its going to be More Beautiful and More Better than ASIATOWN... but if we cant, then we would be glad to at least be at PAR with ASIATOWN...

4. More Beautiful and More Better? What do you mean by that?

CD: More Beautiful because i wanted the area to be one with nature... as you can see, we are already setting base for the Landscaping of the whole area... More Better, because we will be building more sophisticated building designs... and i assure you, WE WILL HAVE OUR OWN ASIATOWN, EASTWOOD, and FORT BONIFACIO versions here... with a touch of NEGRENSE FEEL...

5. You are getting me really excited sir... When do this whole thing be finished? I mean the Filling?

CD: We are targeting at least in 2011 we are done filling and compacting the land...

6. Why would it take you that long sir? I mean, the land here is very suitable for Highrises...

CD: Yes it is... it is very suitable for it... but the thing is, we wanted to elevate the area of at least 2 Meters from Lacson St... we are just trying to be ready of any circumstances that might be happening in the future...

7. Oh I see... and I also agree because this place is a catch basin of the rainwaters that is coming from the roads and all... so its better to plan things out ahead of time...

CD: Yes youre right... and why would it take us that long because we need to fill in at least 500,000 cubic meters of soil to achieve our goal to elevate it at 2 meters from lacson st...

8. Wow! Thats a lot of soil sir... May i know if you have already interested occupants for TCITBP?

CD: Actually, many are very interested with this venture... and so far, we already received proposals of constructing higrises in the area... and a STRIP MALL i guess...

9. HIGHRISES? Clarify me on that matter sir, because as far as i can understand, highrises would be at least 20 floors...

CD: Then how you understand it might be probably right.. but one thing is certain, its not gonna be below 15 storeys... and so far, there are already INTERESTED BUILDERS for that matter, it will be comprised of several buildings and TCITBP will change bacolods skyline forever...

10. When can we expect the construction of the highrises and the mall of course...?

CD: As soon as we finish the job in putting into realisation the master planning of the area... 2011, 2012? who knows... maybe as soon as you have expected...

c6josh

October 11th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Photos courtesy of the @sugarfairy

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SUV111

October 11th, 2009, 05:00 PM

wow ang ganda nang mga picture....

thanks @wise

the color combination and the design were perfectly done! very sophisticated look! i salute the architect, the designer and the engineer of the project! :)

wait til you see the Pau de Arco Building...you will surely love design.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

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okay!!!!! way to go @josh

SUV111

October 11th, 2009, 05:01 PM

^^ this is really something that we should stay focus on :) daw ka dako gid sang matabo dira sa lugar nga ina :)

Linguine

October 11th, 2009, 05:13 PM

^^ WESTOWN HOTEL-San Juan

Believe gid ko sang transformation sini na bldg, from SPCMA, to RPB, to Maybank, to abandoned for a number of years, and then to WESTOWN HOTEL.......:cheers::cheers::cheers:

SUV111

October 11th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Believe gid ko sang transformation sini na bldg, from SPCMA, to RPB, to Maybank, to abandoned for a number of years, and then to WESTOWN HOTEL.......:cheers::cheers::cheers:

yah,....the used to be "pangsot" na lugar transformed into a beautiful structure.... happy lang ko ay at least nag nami kag nag sanag na gid ang lugar dira :)

pthfndr19

October 11th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Wow ang gaganda ng mga hotels ah.

SUV111

October 11th, 2009, 07:29 PM

La Proa Ballroom of Lfisher Hotel
newly renovated

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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 02:55 AM

Proud gid ko sini kay classmate ko ang composer and interpreter and syempre, the whole song is a perfect showcase of our province. wala na ko sang may ma say!!! gapalanindog balahibo ko sini.....memorize ko na gani......DALI NA AGUD ATON MAKITA, SA NEGROS MAY TUBO KAG MADAMU PA!

the music is giving me goose bumps :) kanami pag ubra. makes me proud of my origin :) truly NEGRENSE!!!!

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 02:57 AM

^^ i miss my photoshoot buddy jaywalker a :) kami gid na mahilig maglakat kag mang picture...ang lugar where nanguha pics si sugar dira man na ang gina suroy namon :) hehehehe

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 03:09 AM

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:09 AM

Chalet Restaurant @ night

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national guard

October 12th, 2009, 04:34 AM

^^ i miss my photoshoot buddy jaywalker a :) kami gid na mahilig maglakat kag mang picture...ang lugar where nanguha pics si sugar dira man na ang gina suroy namon :) hehehehe

Daw linong subong si photoshoot buddy mo migs.:) Busy gid siguro sa hanapbuhay niya in The Land Down Under.:)

bacolodchamp

October 12th, 2009, 05:33 AM

^^the emerald fields of negros....the sight that welcomes each visitor to negros occidental

NEGROS GREENERY!!!!..

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the majestic mount mandalagan...

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daw ka familiar..heheeeh...aliens?

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THE BACOLOD SILAY AIRPORT

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^^a sight to behold...the negros countryside is one of the most picturesque scenes in the country. it never fails to amaze me still, a welcome treat to visitors. :)

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 06:30 AM

hehehe dugay na ni nga pics subong ko lang na post...

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 06:38 AM

boy muscovado

October 12th, 2009, 08:04 AM

La Proa Ballroom of Lfisher Hotel
newly renovated

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If compared to the convention hall of the Atlantis Hotel in Bahamas (the site of Miss Universe 2009) daw indi mag layo ang La Proa in terms of size. seating capacity and floor area lang gid ang dipirensya. he he hehe...that means may future gis ang la Proa to bigger events like....Philippine Ad Congress, Miss Earth, lots of bikini contests and pageants and syemps mga national conventions :lol::banana::lol::banana::lol:

Linguine

October 12th, 2009, 08:55 AM

yah,....the used to be "pangsot" na lugar transformed into a beautiful structure.... happy lang ko ay at least nag nami kag nag sanag na gid ang lugar dira :)

Yes, kapangsot gid na da before, huya kami gani sa amon mga guests na naga lakat lang pakadtu SM.......at least subong nami na ang area kag ka safe especially kon gab i......:)

Linguine

October 12th, 2009, 09:01 AM

^^^^

Yes mga migs, tanan excited gid sini na project, daw indi na gani ako makatulog, nami pa gid kon magdungan sila sang Sanparq na condo or hotel.......:banana:

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 12:18 PM

very true...Negros country side is one of a kind, clean and green no wonder we were awarded the hall of fame.

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 12:32 PM

l'fisher's Chalet rooftop
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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:10 PM

^^ nakuha pa ang tiil ni mandy ochoa hahahahahahahaha

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:10 PM

The Horizon Tower

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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:15 PM

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:25 PM

ok guys....heres our daily dose of chalet...............

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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 04:51 PM

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 04:51 PM

View of Robinson's from 722 Metropolis Tower
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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 05:30 PM

OMG....asyana will soon open another phase...kadasig sang baklanay duta :) hmmmmmmm..... daw next in line na ang isa ka plano nila haw :) hahahahahahaha :)

SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 05:39 PM

the company should have release a rendering, naga fly - fly ang akon imagination on what this development would look like in the future as mentioned by @sugarfairy's revelation daw asiatown, fort bonifacio, eastwood version sang Bacolod...anyway the wait siguro will be worth it same as Chalet and its security...hehehe.

hahahahahaha!!!! if you like we can go to their office in BATA...we can check if they have the deisgn already and pretend as a client :) hahahahaha

c6josh

October 12th, 2009, 05:46 PM

SM Bacolod's Toy Kingdom Now Open
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SUV111

October 12th, 2009, 05:55 PM

may gusto ko diri e baklon...ang ila na skateboard :) hehehehehehehe

national guard

October 12th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Lacson Street

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Thanks for the pics migs. Kanami na gid sang Lacson Street.:)

national guard

October 12th, 2009, 08:05 PM

may gusto ko diri e baklon...ang ila na skateboard :) hehehehehehehe

Then BUY IT !:lol: Ikaw pah!:lol:

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Bacolod Pavilion Hotel and Convention Center

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ngprofflorida

October 13th, 2009, 05:40 AM

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 05:48 AM

^^ hahahahahahah ara naman ang hula ni NG...madayun naman na :)

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 05:49 AM

^^another exciting news for us...

Good morning peeps, daku daku gali ni na investment ang sa Murcia.......

Tan building P800-M plant

BACOLOD — The Lucio C. Tan-owned Negros Biochem Corp. is constructing an P800-million alcohol distillery plant in Murcia, the next town east of Bacolod, after subsidiary Asian Alcohol Corp. in Pulupandan ceased operations in September.

The new plant, which will use the state-of-the-art vacuum distillation system, will be adjacent to the rum bottling facility of its sister Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Ben Sebastian, Negros Biochem vice-president for technical operations, said building a distillery beside the rum plant would cut logistics costs between the two firms. "We have the incentive to gain more in [terms of] logistics," Mr. Sebastian said in a television interview.

The proposed plant in Brgy. Blumentritt will produce 100,000 liters of extra neutral alcohol and 6,000 liters of low-grade alcohol per day from sugarcane molasses.

The Lucio Tan group stopped early last month the operations of Asian Alcohol after 35 years, following a run-in with the municipal government over water pollution concerns, amid the plant’s P400-million expansion plan.

The Negros Biochem proposal showed that Murcia can collect about P25 million in real property taxes and P10 million in local taxes yearly from the plant’s operations. — Nanette L.
Guadalquiver

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW101309/content.php?id=044

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^in spite of the excitement and thrill of the masskara festival, its business as usual...i can see the the whole stretch of the national hi-way from mansilingan all the way to murcia filled with industrial plants making it the industrial zone of metro bacolod. well done! lucio tan's business interests in bacolod and in the province are varied and continue to grow despite a major set back in pulupandan. next i'm hoping is eton properties to invade bacolod. hehe

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 05:53 AM

halasige...pun a ang Murcia and mansilingan sang mga negosyo kay diri sa Bacolod ya mga malls na lang and offices :) sadya gid ni ya dayun mga peeps :) hehehehehehe grabe ang mga investments :)

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 05:53 AM

classy gid man ang Pavillion. another one will come next year/.

wala gid da clue kung ano ina migs :)

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 05:55 AM

Thanks for the pics migs. Kanami na gid sang Lacson Street.:)

nami gid...wala may maka pyerde sina migs :) class na ya na lugar :)

Then BUY IT !:lol: Ikaw pah!:lol:

ay indi na a :) basi mabuklan ako :) hahahahahhahaha

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 05:56 AM

nami nami gid ya :) kabugnaw gid lantawon sang Negros :)

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 06:00 AM

^^daw amo gid na guro matabo migs. remember, one ethanol plant will rise in blumentritt in murcia by the montelibano led group.

SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 06:11 AM

AT ATOP CONFAB
Neg. Occ. wins 9 tourism awards

let me just post here the photos during the awards night.... hehehehe

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SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 06:17 AM

^^daw amo gid na guro matabo migs. remember, one ethanol plant will rise in blumentritt in murcia by the montelibano led group.

oh holy cow!!!! hala sige banat lang negros :)

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 08:06 AM

^^wow...congrats negros occidental for winning 9 awards. that's a feat!:banana::banana::banana:

Silay to host Balangay vessel crew

SILAY City will host the arrival of the crew of the vessel, the Balangay, on October 17 at Barangay Balaring.

Mayor Jose Montelibano said that this Balangay landing is a re-enactment of the voyage of the Austronesians, the ancestors of the Filipino people.

Sun.Star accepts donations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Montelibano added that this event is a major lesson in history “because the Balangay crew will retrace the migration of our ancestors on board the boat, which showcases craftsmanship and ancient navigational expertise.”

The Balangay crew is headed by Arturo Valdez, a Negrense, who led the First Philippine Mount Everest Expedition.

Accompanying Valdez are Leo Oracion, Erwin ‘Pastour’ Emata, Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon,
Janet Belarmino- Sardena, Dr. Ted Esguerra, Fred Jamili and Dr. Voltaire Velasco.

The rest of the crew will be composed of master sailors, academics and scientists who were selected based on their capability, commitment and compatibility.

Ver Pacete, tourism officer of Silay, said the boat will be at the Balaring shoreline around 10 a.m. and will be welcomed by Silay City officials and barangay chief Jocelyn Doromal of Balaring and her council.

A guided tour will be conducted at the area where the Balangay is with the assistance of tour guides from Silay Tourism Office. The resource person will explain the social significance and the tourism value of the Balangay.

Those who are interested to join the tour may get in touch with Silay Tourism Office at Sen. Jose C. Locsin Cultural and Civic Center at telephone # 495-5553.

Convocation on the voyage of the Balangay in partnership with the crew, local government and the Department of Education will be held at the barangay Balaring covered court.

Art Valdez and his staff will also conduct a rescue drill to be attended by the different rescue teams from Silay City.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/silay-host-balangay-vessel-crew

c6josh

October 13th, 2009, 10:32 AM

hahahahahaha!!!! if you like we can go to their office in BATA...we can check if they have the deisgn already and pretend as a client :) hahahahaha

^^pwede man...detective work naman aton nga trip...you do the talking lang @SUV kay mas convincing ang powers mo...hehehe:lol:

c6josh

October 13th, 2009, 10:38 AM

^^another exciting news for us...

^^in spite of the excitement and thrill of the masskara festival, its business as usual...i can see the the whole stretch of the national hi-way from mansilingan all the way to murcia filled with industrial plants making it the industrial zone of metro bacolod. well done! lucio tan's business interests in bacolod and in the province are varied and continue to grow despite a major set back in pulupandan. next i'm hoping is eton properties to invade bacolod. hehe

^^that's correct migo @champ, the Tan group has confidence in Negros Occ. hope that the Old Bacolod airport will be converted to a multi million property because 60%-70% of the property is owned by Tan, an Eton development will surely prosper in that area. :)

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 11:10 AM

^^i really hope it will be sooner amigo because the old bacolod airport is a prime location. i would want to see it converted into a mixed use IT, commercial and entertainment complex that will complement goldenfields and the area facing the sea is an ideal location for a resort hotel or a condo complex with a resort like amenities.

anyway...its not a far fetched dream because i know lucio tan has so much confidence in bacolod and negros occidental. his eton properties has already started their cebu project, will bacolod be far behind? hehe:)

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Seminar with 10 IBM Internationals for the enhancement of Bacolod's Universities and the Province of Negros Occidental IT. Grabe ang pag panaluyag ni Batapa sa mga taga IBM to help the Government and Universities further enhance its skills and capabilities especially more BPO and IT companies are entering our province.

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very commendable gid ang efforts ni councilor batapa-sigue. she's working like a horse without much fanfare and press releases. its only here in ssc bacolod that we get to know that there are programs and activities that councilor batapa is spearheading for the interest not only of bacolod but of the entire province as well. thanks @neomind for this info.

bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 11:26 AM

another bright spot for bacolod and negros occidental....the bredco port and economic zone. this will definitely propel the negros economy to greater heights negros being an sugar exporting province. uswag bacolod!!!

bredco port... taken earlier...

supercat lobby...

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bredco dockers

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emir fastcraft office

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bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 11:28 AM

another bright spot for bacolod and negros occidnetal....the bredco port and economic zone. this will definitely propel the negros economy to greater heights being a sugar exporting province. uswag bacolod!!!

bredco port... taken earlier...

supercat lobby...

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bredco dockers

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emir fastcraft office

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SUV111

October 13th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Gaisano City Bacolod

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bacolodchamp

October 13th, 2009, 07:18 PM

to those who are planning to go to mambukal, this signboard which is conspicuously placed inside the resort might be of help...:)

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national guard

October 13th, 2009, 07:27 PM

^^ Ka-resourceful gid ya sang Kampeon sang Bacolod!:okay::)

pomperadz@yahoo.com

October 14th, 2009, 02:31 AM

MORNING!!!!!!!!

OASIS at GAISANO CITY

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MANVILLE ROYALE
AT GAISANO CITY
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CAMELLA AT SM CITY

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bacolodchamp

October 14th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Let's drink Bogs Brew to that! Bacolod's Only Craft Beer served at BOBS. (Picture was grabbed from Bob's Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/glady.tomulto#/photo.php?pid=663053&id=51591389956) account which I hope they won't mind)

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^^another innovation from bob's. :cheers:

ngprofflorida

October 14th, 2009, 05:50 AM

wala gid da clue kung ano ina migs :)

another hotel amigo, hindi ang pavillion ah.....

pomperadz@yahoo.com

October 14th, 2009, 06:29 AM

another hotel amigo, hindi ang pavillion ah.....

another nman..grabe bah..clue b mig....hehheeee:banana::banana:

c6josh

October 14th, 2009, 07:18 AM

TESDA jobs fair scheduled

In celebration of the National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty and in support of the Stand Up, Fight Poverty Campaign, the Technical Education AND Skills Development Authority will hold a Jobs Bridging and Internship Program, or Jobs Fair and Trainees Day Friday, at 8 a.m. at the TESDA Compound in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, a press release from the agency said.

The activity will be participated in by all students and graduates of technical vocational institutions, it also said.

Twelve overseas recruitment agencies and local companies including BPO firms will be present to offer employment services to job seekers.

Free massage, manicure, pedicure and haircutting services will also be offered, the press release added.*

SUV111

October 14th, 2009, 08:36 AM

^^ hulata lang migs kay kung si NG mag Balita naga tupa gid na :) hehehehehe

SUV111

October 14th, 2009, 08:37 AM

mayo ni migs a :)

c6josh

October 14th, 2009, 01:53 PM

another hotel amigo, hindi ang pavillion ah.....

^^ano ini aside from SM hotel...may lain pa gid ya nga hotel hmmmm curious gid ko @NG mas well informed ka pa...sige ma hulat ko sa imo nga balita...hehehe.

c6josh

October 14th, 2009, 01:56 PM

OMG....asyana will soon open another phase...kadasig sang baklanay duta :) hmmmmmmm..... daw next in line na ang isa ka plano nila haw :) hahahahahahaha :)

^^ang isa ka plano na siguro nila ang gin hambal ni @sugar, hopefully it will be the Serendra like property na with the shopping strip....

SUV111

October 14th, 2009, 02:25 PM

^^ thats 2 years from now

JuIcYdUdE22

October 15th, 2009, 05:19 AM

NICE!

c6josh

October 15th, 2009, 07:07 AM

c6josh

October 15th, 2009, 07:42 AM

IN VISAYAS
LG opens 1st mobile
concept shop

As a way to celebrate the 30 years of smiles through the MassKara Festival, LG Electronics will inaugurate its first mobile concept shop in the Visayas, at the Bacolod Pavilion today, a press release from LG said.

Richard Javier, mobile communication division head of LG Electronics Philippines said “We have all the reason to smile about as we bring a variety of LG mobile phones through a Concept Shop here in the City of Smiles .”

Javier said their new store will allow the users to engage and serve more mobile phone consumers.

Their new store is located at Unit 223 2F Northwing, West Bridgeway , SM City Bacolod, in line with LG's overwhelming global success, the press release said.

The company is further extending its reach and strengthening its position as a top-tier mobile phone manufacturer in the country, it also said.

Javier added that with the opening of the mobile concept stores, LG Electronics is confident that it will gain increased market share as it continues to make its presence felt to more consumers all over the country.

Various models such as the most affordable full touch screen Cookie and a multimedia powerhouse feature-rich ARENA with new S-Class UI further increased LG's presence across the board. The LG Cookie, in particular, has sold over five million units worldwide. In the Philippines , LG's Viewty, Chocolate, Cookie, QWERTY keypad messaging phone KS360, ARENA, and now the LG GD900 Crystal are all certified best sellers. LG GD900 Crystal is the first transparent design handset currently available in the market, the press release added.*

c6josh

October 15th, 2009, 07:43 AM

wildmusic!

October 15th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Lacson Street

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taking a closer look i was surprised to see na asphalted na gale ang lacson st?? hehe dugay na gid ko wala ka puli ah...tsk tsk :bash: cement man or asphalt, ka tinlo gid ya gihapon. :)

bacolodchamp

October 15th, 2009, 10:26 AM

P5B ethanol plant
to rise in Murcia
BY CARLA GOMEZ

An ethanol plant, projected to cost between P3 to P5 billion, will be built in Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia, Negros Occidental soon under a joint venture agreement between Biofuels International Phils. Inc. and a group of foreign investors, BIPI president Roberto Montelibano said yesterday.

The plant that will be bigger than the San Carlos Bionergy Inc. plant recently inaugurated in San Carlos City , will be built within a 45-hectare property to be developed into an industrial zone, Montelibano, who is also president of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said.

BIPI is composed of a group of sugar farmers, businessmen and professionals, and is now in the final stages of concluding the agreement with foreign investors, he said.

The new ethanol plant will have a capacity of 200,000 liters of ethanol per day and with a cogen plant capable of producing 19 megawatts, or 19,000 kilowatts per hour (kWh), Montelibano said.

Its annual production is projected at 45 million liters of alcohol and 95,000 Mwh of exportable electricity, Montelibano said.

This initial capacity is estimated to meet about seven percent of the alcohol requirement for the 10 percent alcohol blending with gasoline as mandated in the Biofuels Law starting crop year 2011 to 2012, he said.

The electricity from the power plant will then be supplied to electric cooperatives in Negros in answer to the projected consumption growth of the province, he added.

The San Carlos plant produces 125,000 liters of ethanol per day and 8 megawatts of electricity.

The Murcia plant to be built on property owned by the Montelibano family is designed to simultaneously process sugarcane and sweet sorghum and to use agricultural wastes as fuel, Montelibano explained.

He said they are also inviting other land owners in the area to make their property part of the economic zone.

Montelibano said the ethanol plant, with its multi-feedstock design and its cogen component, will open up opportunities for a year-round and profitable livelihood for small farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries.

He explained the major partners of this project are the thousands of small farmers and ARBs as “contact growers” of sugarcane and sweet sorghum.

The sweet sorghum, with a cropping cycle of about three months and equally capable of being ratooned like sugarcane, is especially suited for growing by small farmers who have no tractors or any advanced equipment required in cane crop cultivation, he explained.

For example, a farmer cultivating between 1 ½ to two hectares and harvesting at least two crops (a plant and ratoon) per year can earn between P80,000 to P100,000 a year. This includes the sale of his field trash that the ethanol plant will also buy, Montelibano said.

The short cropping cycle of sorghum, and its ratooning ability for the whole year, is expected to provide livelihood opportunity to about 9,000 farmers, he added.

He said from the 12,000 hectares that the local government of Murcia has identified as marginally used lands belonging to ARBs, about 9,000 to 10,000 hectares can be used for sweet sorghum.

The operation of the autonomous ethanol plant in Murcia is “another step towards fuel independence, employment generation, rural dispersal of industry, foreign exchange savings, and can even mitigate climate change,” Montelibano said

He said the construction of an autonomous ethanol plant in central Negros Occidental will also be a “dream come true” for MBCCI executive vice president Gregorio Lopez, a sugar technologist, who was the first to propose ethanol plant in the country some 20 years ago and has even won an award for this.*CPG

Good morning peeps, daku daku gali ni na investment ang sa Murcia.......

Tan building P800-M plant

BACOLOD — The Lucio C. Tan-owned Negros Biochem Corp. is constructing an P800-million alcohol distillery plant in Murcia, the next town east of Bacolod, after subsidiary Asian Alcohol Corp. in Pulupandan ceased operations in September.

The new plant, which will use the state-of-the-art vacuum distillation system, will be adjacent to the rum bottling facility of its sister Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Ben Sebastian, Negros Biochem vice-president for technical operations, said building a distillery beside the rum plant would cut logistics costs between the two firms. "We have the incentive to gain more in [terms of] logistics," Mr. Sebastian said in a television interview.

The proposed plant in Brgy. Blumentritt will produce 100,000 liters of extra neutral alcohol and 6,000 liters of low-grade alcohol per day from sugarcane molasses.

The Lucio Tan group stopped early last month the operations of Asian Alcohol after 35 years, following a run-in with the municipal government over water pollution concerns, amid the plant’s P400-million expansion plan.

The Negros Biochem proposal showed that Murcia can collect about P25 million in real property taxes and P10 million in local taxes yearly from the plant’s operations. — Nanette L.
Guadalquiver

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW101309/content.php?id=044

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^2 multi million projects for murcia will definitely put murcia as the next industrial hub of negros occidental. i hope this will expedite murcia's conversion into a component city.

SUV111

October 15th, 2009, 02:28 PM

East View Hotel

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SUV111

October 15th, 2009, 02:28 PM

SUV111

October 15th, 2009, 02:40 PM

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SUV111

October 15th, 2009, 02:45 PM

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national guard

October 15th, 2009, 09:17 PM

^^2 multi million projects for murcia will definitely put murcia as the next industrial hub of negros occidental. i hope this will expedite murcia's conversion into a component city.

Multi-BILLION pa gani migo champ.The projected cost of the ethanol plant will be between P3-P5 BILLION.:)

bacolodchamp

October 16th, 2009, 04:05 AM

^^i stand corrected amigo....hehehe. wala pa na labot migs ang redevelopment sang mambukal by the provincial government which is also located in murcia. hehe

ngprofflorida

October 16th, 2009, 05:26 AM

Business Inn

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I heard mig ma expand sila.... diin ayhan man?.....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Fraulein

October 16th, 2009, 05:33 AM

Business Inn

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Diyan ba yung masarap din magbreakfast? :)

Pading Romy

October 16th, 2009, 06:39 AM

I'm off to bacolod for the masskara fest.any reco on dining for traditional dishes? anyone please?

c6josh

October 16th, 2009, 06:53 AM

East View Hotel 2009 now open
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c6josh

October 16th, 2009, 07:23 AM

East View Hotel 2009 Now Open! Interiors
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SUV111

October 16th, 2009, 08:28 AM

I'm off to bacolod for the masskara fest.any reco on dining for traditional dishes? anyone please?

i can recommend aboy's in goldenfields... imay's along 6th street, Ting ting's in shopping....pala pala 18th street.... these are also agreed by our resident chef...linguine :)

you may always try louise resto, they have traditional dishes as well

SUV111

October 17th, 2009, 03:00 AM

nami sang east view...i just dont like their bed....

ngprofflorida

October 17th, 2009, 05:39 AM

ngprofflorida

October 17th, 2009, 05:44 AM

^^i stand corrected amigo....hehehe. wala pa na labot migs ang redevelopment sang mambukal by the provincial government which is also located in murcia. hehe

naga banat ang Murcia.... daw wala pa ang La Carlota naka guwa sa paper.

Linguine

October 17th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Multi-BILLION pa gani migo champ.The projected cost of the ethanol plant will be between P3-P5 BILLION.:)

Murcia is finally waking up from a long sleep........banat Murcia!!!.......:banana:

jaywalker

October 17th, 2009, 07:43 PM

LG inaugurates 1st mobile concept shop in Visayas

AS A way to celebrate “30 Years of Smile” through the MassKara Festival, LG Electronics inaugurates Thursday its first mobile concept shop in the Visayas, particularly here in Bacolod City.

“We have all the reason to smile as we bring a variety of LG mobile phones through a concept shop here in the City of Smile,” said Richard Javier, mobile communication division head of LG Electronics Philippines.

“Our new store allows us to engage with and serve more mobile phone consumers, who are always on the lookout for stylish and technologically-advanced handsets.”

Based on a thorough study of consumers and of the market, LG found that people’s buying behaviors had changed somewhat and are now based more on rational criteria. Essentially, people are spending more time evaluating products before making a purchase, to ensure they are happy and fully satisfied with the item.

“You cannot create one handset that satisfies the needs of all consumers. This makes it essential for a place to be accessible to offer handsets specifically tailored to how consumers use and want to use their mobiles, which is what the LG Mobile Concept Shop is for,” Mr. Javier enthused.

In the LG Mobile Concept Shop, consumers can get a feel of LG’s current handset lineup and a chance to take a peek at upcoming models. From here, they can see the right phone with the right look and features for them.

Located at Unit 223 2F Northwing, West Bridgeway, SM City Bacolod, the shop is in line with LG’s overwhelming global success; hence the company is further extending its reach and strengthening its position as a top-tier mobile phone manufacturer in the country.

Various models such as the most affordable full touch-screen Cookie and a multimedia powerhouse feature-rich Arena with new S-Class UI further increased LG’s presence across the board.

The LG Cookie, in particular, has sold over five million units worldwide. In the Philippines, LG’s Viewty, Chocolate, Cookie, QWERTY keypad messaging phone KS360, Arena, and now the LG GD900 Crystal are all certified best sellers. LG GD900 Crystal is the first transparent design handset currently available in the market.

Similarly, the company has opened its first set of LG Mobile Concept stores in prominent malls in Metro Manila. The first stores to open officially can be found in the Cyberzone areas of SM Annex North Edsa in Quezon City and SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Additionally, LG mobile phones are showcased in the company’s first and newly opened concept store, located in Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Investments are also underway in other areas before the year ends, as LG plans to reach out more discerning consumers in the Visayas and in Mindanao.

“With the opening of the mobile concept stores, LG Electronics is confident it will gain increased market share as it continues to make its presence felt to more consumers all over the country,” Javier said.

LG Electronics Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world.

With 2008 global sales of US$44.7 billion, LG is comprised of five business units – home entertainment, mobile communications, home appliance, air conditioning, and business solutions. LG is the world’s leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners, and washing machines.

LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a global partner and a technology partner of Formula One. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone, and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, visit www.lge.com. (Press release)
source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/lg-inaugurates-1st-mobile-concept-shop-visayas)

jaywalker

October 19th, 2009, 02:46 AM

Higher Horizons for Negros Tourism
-Visayan Daily Star-Starlife Sunday (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/Starlife/2009/October/18/feature2.htm)

For the past three years, an organization has been steadily doing its share in promoting Negros as a tourism destination that offers diverse destinations and attractions. The organization, Negros Island Tourism, Inc, recently conduct a 10-Saturday tour-guiding training as part of its wholistic efforts to promote Negros tourism to new directions and higher horizons. StarLife interviewed NITI President Ruth Minerva Cruz for insights and updates on the NITI efforts.

StarLife: Can you please tell us what the Negros Island Tourism, Inc. is? What brought it about?

Ruth Minerva Cruz: The Negros Island Tourism, Inc., or NITI, was the culmination of two years of research and study by the SMEDSEP on how to enhance the potential of the tourism industry of Negros Occidental. In 2004, tourism had been chosen as the industry in the province with the best potential for employment generation, and SMEDSEP, which stands for Small & Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Economic Program and managed by the German Technical Cooperation, or GTZ, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry and TESDA, launched a series of studies to assess its position.

An expert on tourism from Germany made three separate study-visits and ultimately concluded that the tourism products of the island are very diverse and not homogenous, and the stakeholders do not share the same opinions on tourism. He also noted that the LGU’s are not capable of developing and marketing the province. His recommendation was for the private sector to unite and manage a professionally-run marketing office for tourism.

NITI was the product of this series of studies and recommendations. It was officially inaugurated in March 2006 under the administration of former Governor Joseph Marañon. NITI’s main objective is the setting up and management of a professionally-run tourism marketing office for the province.

StarLife: Who composes NITI? How is it supported?
RMC: NITI is open to all stakeholders with actual investment in tourism. As homogeneity and unity were key issues at the start, the tourism consultant recommended that the NITI board includes representatives from all sectors of tourism. The board is, therefore, composed of executives from the hotel, resort and food sectors, as well as from the transportation, handicraft and allied industries. It is funded by membership fees and the occasional grant from government.

StarLife: What are the NITI visions and goals?
RMC: A few years ago, the board of directors went through a workshop to determine and articulate NITI’s mission and vision and it came out with this statement: “NITI is THE Prime Mover of Tourism in Negros Occidental Attracting Discerning Visitors, Enhancing the Cultural, Environmental and Economic Conditions. “

StarLife: What have you been doing to realize the NITI goals? What have you accomplished so far since you organized it?

RMC: NITI’s first project was the Adventure Negros campaign, which brought attention to the natural attractions of the island, often overshadowed by our almost myopic focus on the sugar industry and its “by-products” — like the ancestral mansions, lavish lifestyle, sugar refineries and steam locomotive — as our unique selling point. The campaign identified five outdoor activities that can offer other insights to the province: - —Scaling its Mt. Kanlaon

Biking through its rolling landscape

Golfing next to sugarcane plantations

Kayaking through its many river systems, and

Diving in its coral reefs.

I would like to believe that the campaign forced a new way of looking at what we have on the island and the many possibilities still untapped. Adventure Negros was the carrier theme of the province’s participation in several trade fairs in the last two years.

StarLife: Can you recall some incidents or situations that serve as testimonials to what you dreamed for NITI?

RMC: Getting government to fund NITI’s projects is already recognition of its ability to plan and carry out relevant programs for the development of tourism and the effective marketing of the province. The Department of Tourism – Region VI has always recognized the capabilities of the NTI board in carrying out relevant projects. Also recently, NITI produced a video on Bacolod City that has been enjoying widespread distribution on the web and has generated such wonderful praise from Negrenses the world over who say that when they saw the video, they felt proud to be Negrense and were hit with profound homesickness.

Sometimes one never knows the impact of what one does at the moment. But to have been part of something that can awaken love of the home province is very profound.

StarLife: One of your most recent activities was the tour guiding training. What did it hope to attain?

RCM: When we looked at the tourism chain, we realized that one vital link was weak and that this weakness is a major deterrent in the destination’s ability to sell itself. This link was the supply of effective, well-informed, culturally-sensitive, articulate, professional tour guides. And this lack is preventing local tour operators from creating the kind of tour programs that show the true essence of the province and its people.

StarLife: Who supported you in the training?
RMC: Financially, we got support from the Office of the Governor and the Department of Tourism – Region VI. Our wonderful speakers gave their hearts and soul to the project. Rene Hinojales, Dr. Cecile Nava, Raymond Fuentes, Msgr. Gigi Gaston, Lilibeth Cordova, Gerry Ledesma, Lito Ballesteros, Agnes Reyes, Rudy Reveche, Girlie Belcunze and her Kaanyag dancers, Christine Abaquin, the Chefs at La Salle’s Institute of Culinary Arts, the Red Cross team, Terry Quitevis (our professional tour guide from Manila, who did a full-day workshop on the technicalities of tour guiding with us), Director Edwin Trompeta, and of course, Allen del Carmen, who taught us how to pursue a good research topic. Peque Gallaga, our guest speaker at the graduation dinner, was an early inspiration for his passion and love of Negros .

StarLife: Can you give us a profile of or describe your training participants?
RMC: It was a diverse group. We had employees from various government offices, teachers, students, travel agency owners, a retired advertising executive, and hotel personnel.

StarLife: What was your training content? What hands on activities did the participants have? The training highlights?

RMC: We wanted to develop the perfect host; one who’s knowledgeable in the facts about the province’s history and its continuing stories. A great story teller, an inquisitive person with the skills to undertake effective research, trained in the technicalities of tour guiding and as Peque would have it, a true lover of everything Negrense.

Over 10 Saturdays, we put together talks on the province’s history and facets of its culture, including food, the sugar industry, dances, music, local architecture, handicraft, and flora and fauna. The participants visited museums, landmarks, parks, churches and markets. They had full-day workshops in speech and communication, and practical tour guiding.

We handpicked speakers who were not only experts in their fields, but who were also passionate about the province and were themselves good benchmarks of the quintessential Negrense host.

StarLife: What are your dreams and hopes for NITI in 2010 and subsequent years?

RMC: NITI needs an executive director to professionally run its programs. I’d like to see it take exclusive lead in the marketing and development of tourism on the island. At the moment, there are too many groups jousting for that position and too many cooks make a bad stew.

StarLife: What are the challenges ahead? Any expansion plans?

RMC: The biggest challenge to NITI is finding a steady source of funding so it can get the professional team it needs to run its programs. Several good programs were started this year, and the effort must be sustained to realize some gains in 2010.

NITI has to embark on a massive membership drive to gather as many stakeholders under its fold, so that there is true unity of the industry. Communication must be strengthened. Common ground must be established.

The possibilities are endless. Sometimes that is also a problem in itself because it can spawn so many disparate projects and new players with new ideas. The industry seems to always get forced back to first base, when it should already be in 3rd base, to accommodate every new idea and every new group of players. A strong and unified industry under an established leader can rise above this challenge. Hopefully, NITI can live up to it.

bacolodchamp

October 19th, 2009, 03:30 AM

More lands eyed for ‘Kasla' farms

The Kasla Energy Philippines Inc. presented their partnership with the Germany Kasla Milling and Kasla Trading corporations in the production of bio fuel using kasla at the L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City yesterday.

Kasla president Mario Macainan said this joint venture of the Philippines and Germany was made possible through Dr. Jurgen Unfried, a doctor in nuclear physics, who said that Germany has been looking for a producer of kasla, also known as jathropa, as a bio fuel.

Macainan said that the Philippine's role is to produce a wide range of kasla plantation particularly in Negros Occidental. The Germany corporations will provide the expeller machine at the same time will assure the bio fuel market, he added.

He said the Kasla Milling Corp. will take charge of the machines needed in the extraction, while the Kasla Trading Corp. is in charge of marketing the bio fuel.

Kasla Energy is targeting about 1, 005 hectares of land in the province. Macainan said they are eyeing the available lands of Hinoba-an and other cities and municipalities for the kasla plantation.

Unfried said kalsa does not compete for food production; it is competing for the livelihood of the people, particularly in the province.

He said, they will become the partners of kasla planters, the market generator, and the same time, a producer of a quality bio fuel. This is to enforce renewable agency and to give the planters a chance to have an assurance in their livelihood, he added.

The corporations' prime client Bernd Ebert, the managing director of Muhle Diehleim M.E.D. manufacturer of expellers and Combined Heat and Power plants also attended the presentation.

Meanwhile, the Land Bank of the Philippines Region VI was also represented as witness of the understanding of the Kalsa Energy Philippines, Inc. and Germany Milling and Trading corporations,

LBP vice president Manuel Jose Mari Infante said that, based on the presentation, nothing can prevent them from financing the project, though it will still be discussed by their top officials.

He said they are willing to support the project since their main thrust is towards the use of a renewable energy.*LTG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/17/businessnews1.htm

^^this will further boost our aim from an energy self reliant to energy exporting province. another dollar earning industry for the province.:cheers:

bacolodchamp

October 19th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Gloria inaugurates P2B in infra to fight poverty
IN NEG. OCC.
BY CARLA GOMEZ

President Gloria Arroyo inaugurated close to P2 billion in infrastructure projects in Negros Occidental, including the P1.8 billion rehabilitated irrigation system and post harvest facilities in Bago City as she launched the Philippines' week-long fight against extreme poverty yesterday.

At the Bago River Irrigation System in Barangay Bagroy, Bago, the president sowed seeds in a ricefield, and in a forum with farmers, stressed the goal of government to boost the income of farmers and make them agri-businessmen.

She said government is making P150 billion in loans available to farmers and has increased NFA support price buying of rice to 1 million metric tons, at the forum attended by 1,000 rice farmers.

The Bago River Irrigation System covers 13,350 hectares serving about 10,000 farmers in Bacolod, Bago and La Carlota cities and Murcia, Pulupandan, San Enrique and Valladolid towns, National Irrigation Administrator Carlos Salazar said.

With the rehabilitated irrigation system they can boost organic farming of rice and increase the income of farmers through increased production, he said.

Salazar said the BRIS rehabilitation is 96 percent complete and will be finished by end of December 2009.

Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer (Neg. Occ., 4 th District) thanked the president for her help to the farmers and for aid to his district.

Farmers at the forum also thanked the President for helping them boost their production through the irrigation system and post harvest facilities.

Aside from Bago City, the President, accompanied by Gov. Isidro Zayco throughout her visit to Negros Occidental yesterday, also went to Moises Padilla, Hinigaran, Isabela and Binalbagan towns, and Bacolod and Talisay cities.

BRIDGES, ROAD

At the fifth district of Negros Occidental where her brother-in-law Ignacio Arroyo Jr. is congressman, the president inaugurated the P54.1 million Bagacay Bridge along the Hinigaran-Isabela road and the P52.3 million Bagroy Bridge along the Binalbagan-Isabela road.

In Bacolod City, the president accompanied by Rep. Monico Puentevella inaugurated the P88.5 million Tangub-Singcang Section of the Bacolod City-South-Kabankalan Road Project.

MOISES PADILLA

In the fifth-class town of Moises Padilla that was celebrating its 58 th founding anniversary, the president launched the Philippines' week-long fight against extreme poverty.

“I thought it better to launch a national fight against extreme poverty, not in Metro Manila but in a town of hardworking people who are still struggling to rid themselves of extreme poverty,” she said.

The President also thanked Mayor Francisco Nazareno for “charting a five-year agricultural development agenda that is aimed at delivering the municipality from extreme poverty.”

Arroyo also said the global financial crisis, which affected almost every country in the world, did not affect the Philippines as much because of the strong economic policy reforms earlier put in place.

IN BINALBAGAN

In Binalbagan the president joined the Day of the Common Man at the Pedro Yulo Sports and Cultural Center.

The President gave away 16 sets of medical kits, each worth at least P2,000, to different barangays. Each kit contained assorted medicines, blood pressure apparatus, syringes, surgical gloves, bandages, breast pumps, and specimen bottles.

She then distributed reading glasses and wheelchairs to physically impaired residents, and assured dialysis treatment to beneficiaries who earlier sought medical assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.

Arroyo also instructed the PCSO to grant a P250,000 endowment fund for the use of indigent patients at the Binalbagan Infirmary.

Her last stop was the Aniceto Lacson Heritage Home in Talisay City for her usual Friday climate change briefing, before flying to Iloilo City.*CPG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/17/topstory1.htm

jaywalker

October 19th, 2009, 03:34 AM

bacolodchamp

October 19th, 2009, 04:26 AM

SM Foundation to conduct farmers training program in 8 provinces

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Eight provinces—Cavite, Batangas, Cebu, Camarines Sur, Davao, Negros Occidental, Pampanga and Laguna—will be sites of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training Program of SM Foundation, Inc. this year.

Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training Program is SM Foundation’s livelihood program that aims to help marginal farmers improve and increase their productivity. So far it graduated 814 farmer participants from 201 barangays in 64 municipalities.

Last week, 219 farmers in Cavite held their first-ever Harvest Festival where fruits and vegetables were harvested in paddy farms in Tanza. Harvested were honey melons, giant ampalayas, papaya, eggplants, sili, string beans, kalabasa, camote and okra.

The maiden Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Farmers’ Training Program was conducted in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City from May 17-August 18, 2007. The first batch of graduates numbered 102, 80 percent of whom successfully replicated the technology they learned from the training program in their backyard. Encouraged by the success of the initial training program, SM Foundation brought the training program the following year to Sta. Rita, Pampanga; Pagbilao, Quezon; Marilog, Davao City; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; and Rosales, Pangasinan. Another farmers’ training program was also conducted in Barangay Hamdumanan, Bacolod City in 2008.

Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan is a joint undertaking of private and government agencies. This collaborative effort, initiated by SM Foundation, Inc. with Harbest Agri Business Corporation, the Department of Agriculture regional field unit and the local government units as project components.

3 new rice varieties up for commercial cultivation

Nescafé teaches coffee farmers to use environmentally sound farming practices

SM Foundation to conduct farmers training program in 8 provinces

Cordi women farmers increase

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JuIcYdUdE22

October 19th, 2009, 04:30 AM