Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[Sinjin P.]

SM City Bacolod

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[SugarFreak]

^^ ^^ ngyak...grabe updates ninyo ba...clear and clean and informative..! eheheh

ga ginutok gyapon ang tawo sa SM ba..:lol:

together with my boss here mabakasyon kami dira...
:dance:

[SugarFreak]

Circle Inn Coffee Corner- Address @ Lopez Jaena Street, Shopping Center, Bacolod City

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[BYAHILO]

wala pa gid da balita ang Panaad kung sano ang ila festival competition?>

hoi juicy dude! ang ID Tag!!! akon anlang to! daw ma bugto na ang ID tag ko sa MSN lol .. btw saylo ko sa QC ave building sa March24. hay very stressful location

[SugarFreak]

'07 BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL

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[SugarFreak]

BACOLAODIAT '07

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[Bossmonkey]

THE CALM...

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...BEFORE THE STORM

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[kyle@1008]

Kuppa , Coffee and Tea ,.. one of Bacolod's finest..

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[JuIcYdUdE22]

dumduman ko sa farm, rooster and chicken, kuppa-hanay.
waheheehehehe

mapa kuppa ka?
ewww

lolx

[kyle@1008]

let's revisit this place...

Mambukal Mountain Resort, greater Bacolod, Murcia Negros Occidental

Mambukal Mountain Resort is a bountiful site of wonders. One of them them is the Hot Springs with sulfuric soda water. A bath house with spa, famous to the Japanese, is supplied with hot and cold water from the springs. Known for its therapeutic treatment, people with body fatigue dip into it.
Mambukal Resort lies 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to the Mt. Kanlaon Volcano.

Spread over 23.6 hectares, Mambukal is blessed with exceptionally beautiful natural resources.

A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven falls and cuts through the center of the resort, feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon.

Mambukal also boasts a number of hot sulfur springs whose medicinal waters are a balm for the weary flesh and continually feeds the warm dipping pool.

Its slopes and dips house interesting rock formations and lush forests of tropical and semi-tropical trees as well as a variety of pines, ferns and orchids that thrive on its cool climate and rich soil, known as Mambukal clay.

The resort has strategically located viewing decks or, for more intimate encounters with nature, the Canopy Walk, with its hanging bridges. Or go all-out and challenge yourself on the Rock Climbing Wall or the Slide for Life.

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[daks2003]

Kuppa roasts their own coffee beans,right? Who serves the best coffee in Bacolod?

[SugarFreak]

dumduman ko sa farm, rooster and chicken, kuppa-hanay.
waheheehehehe

mapa kuppa ka?
ewww

lolx

ahahaha patawa ka nalang palagi bro...ako may kilala mapa kuppa siya..ehehe...priska pa siya...
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[BYAHILO]

Panaad sa Negros 2007

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Pre-Panaad Events:
April 12 Thursday
3:00 p.m. Opening of Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)

April 14 Saturday Day 1
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
3:00 p.m. Motorcade (Provincial Capitol – Panaad)
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Raising of Banners
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display
8:00 p.m. ABS-CBN Celebrity Show (Stadium)

April 15 Sunday Day 2
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair and Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
2:00 p.m. Opening of Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
3:00 p.m. National Dog Agility Competition (Stadium)
8:00 p.m. Best of Cultural Performances (Stadium)

April 16 Monday Day 3
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Opening of Panaad Sports 2007:
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Taekwondo (Panaad Stadium South Wing, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
9:00 a.m. Market Matching GTH and Organic Farming Products (Media Center)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
1:00 p.m. 2nd Day Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
7:00 p.m. Pop Dance Showdown (Stadium)

April 17 Tuesday Day 4
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Swimming (Panaad Pool, whole day)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Taekwondo (Panaad Stadium South Wing, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
1:00 p.m. Championship – Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
6:00 p.m. 2nd Negros Pop Idol Championship (Park Stage)*
*Elimination Rounds @ Robinson’s Place)
9:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Technical Run (SM City)

April 18 Wednesday Day 5
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Swimming (Panaad Pool, whole day)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
9:00 a.m. GMA “Kapuso at Pana-ad” (whole day and night)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
5:00 p.m. Latin Dance Sports (NOMPAC)
7:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Talent Night (SM City)

April 19 Thursday Day 6
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Panaad Livelihood Skills Olympics – TESDA (Covered Court)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
2:00 p.m. Banda Diri, Banda Didto – Secondary Level (Stadium)
8:00 p.m. UNILEVER Pop Fiesta (Stadium)

April 20 Friday Day 7
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Mambukal to Panaad Team Relay (morning only)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
Employees’ Day (Covered Court)
2:00 p.m. On-the-Spot Painting Contest – DepEd (Stadium Bleachers)
7:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros 2007 (Stadium)

April 21 Saturday Day 8
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. BMX Stunts Competition and Fun Games (Covered Court)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
3:00 p.m. Closing and Awarding Ceremonies (Stadium)
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display
Little Lin-ay sang Negros w/ ABS-CBN Child Stars (Stadium)
9:00 p.m. ABS-CBN M.O.R. Dance Showdown, Open Competition (Stadium)

[Smile77]

The New Bacolod (Silay) International Airport


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[Taz08]

Thnx 4 d pics...

[Smile77]

Thnx 4 d pics...

your welcome

[BYAHILO]

whoa. excited na ako mag landing sa silay..

pero ang gina worry ko kay kalayoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo katama.

imagine, im just 1 km away from the present airport.

and i think its next to impossibility na for me to fly bcd-mnl at first flight sa aga. kay kalayo gid katama. kag daw laka lang salakyan kung kaagahun sa tangub.

hay lord. ....

[Smile77]

whoa. excited na ako mag landing sa silay..

pero ang gina worry ko kay kalayoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo katama.

imagine, im just 1 km away from the present airport.

and i think its next to impossibility na for me to fly bcd-mnl at first flight sa aga. kay kalayo gid katama. kag daw laka lang salakyan kung kaagahun sa tangub.

hay lord. ....

Hahaha...were sharing the same sentiments dude...same location lang man ta gale. :) hahahahaha ang airport nga daan pwede ako ka pa late pero sa Silay, at least 3 hours ahead ka. :)

[SugarFreak]

BPO prospects offered to internet café owners

Internet café owners in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental were introduced by Microsoft Philippines and Biometrix Philippines Corp. to possible business opportunities that would enable them to engage in business process outsourcing at the same time.

At the business opportunity seminar held in a Bacolod hotel yesterday, George Parrilla, marketing manager of Microsoft Southern Philippines, said they aim to provide opportunities for Internet café owners to maximize their infrastructure to earn additional revenues.

Parrilla said that during the summit they organized in January, additional revenue sources were among the concerns raised by internet café operators from southern Philippines aside from licensing and financing. Boy Bawal, Microsoft director for Southern Philippines, said he believes that if they help internet café owners find ways to earn money, they will also have the means to buy license and avoid being raided for using pirated software.

Internet cafés are important, he said, because they allow Filipinos who don't own computers to have access to cyberspace. Microsoft, with assistance from Biometrix, provides operators software solutions and training modules for internet cafés to enable them to operate as legitimate call centers or outsourcing facilities.

John Marvin Cruz, Biometrix Philippines marketing manager, also presented his company's offerings which includes telecommunications connectivity, solutions and services under "4G MetroBroadband" and a next generation network-based service platform. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/16/businessnews1.htm)

[jmok]

i have read that tuloy na ang flyovers dra naun sa burgos and lacson....2nd quarter mastart ang construction.....

[jmok]

Court dismisses
gov't center case
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
The Regional Trial Court has dismissed the case filed by the Kabalaka group seeking the nullification of the contract between the Bacolod City government and Hilmarcs Construction Corp.

In his 17-page decision dated Mar. 9, RTC Judge Rodney Bolunia said the plaintiffs do not have any right to institute the case against the defendants, nor can they validly claim to be directly and particularly affected by the contract, considering that they are not real parties-in-interest.

There is also no showing, he said, that the contract entered into between the city and HCC for the construction of the government center created and imposed an unreasonable burden upon the taxpayers of Bacolod City.

The case was filed by Miguel Carriedo, Jesus Lazaro, Ben Solilapsi, Allan Calilan and Abraham Tingson against Mayor Evelio Leonardia, City Legal Officer Allan Zamora, 10 members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, members of the Bids and Awards Committee, and Hilmarcs Construction Corp.

Bolunia said that, apparently, the suit stemmed from the plaintiffs' fear of wastage of public funds and perception of an unholy alliance between the city and HCC that could result to loss of public funds.

"UNFOUNDED FEARS"

This Court, however, will not allow itself to be coerced into giving its imprimatur of approval to such a partisan view of the contract, he said. To rule otherwise, will not only result to the delay, if not set back, of the long cherished progress of Bacolod City, its momentum already shown by the emergence of reputable commercial establishments, he added.

Bolunia said "Let every civic-minded citizen of Bacolod contribute to such progress either by performing any positive act geared towards the common good of Bacolodnons or simply desist from obstructing or derailing presumptively valid acts of city officials."

In short, "let not unfounded fears of corruption or improprieties be allowed to hinder the progress of Bacolod City," he said.

TAKING RISKS AND PROGRESS

Bolunia said whatever imperfections in the contract entered into as long as not substantial must yield to its noble purpose. "A true leader embarks into a particular venture notwithstanding some dangers co-commitant thereto," he said.

"It is a choice between taking risk to achieve progress or not doing at all and thus the consequent paralysis in the government operations," he added.

Bolunia said that, based on the foregoing ratiocinations, the Court is of the view that the plaintiffs are not the real parties-in-interest as they would not be directly benefited or injured by the outcome of the case.

The plaintiffs also failed to show that they will sustain or are in immediate or imminent danger of sustaining direct injury as a consequence of the enforcement of the contract, he said.

ONLY HARASSMENT, SABOTAGE

Meanwhile, Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he expected the dismissal of the case, because from the start, they knew it had no legal basis at all. It was only meant to harass, sabotage and politicize the government center project, he said.

"I appeal to Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella to stop sabotaging the project because this is what the people want, and this is long overdue," Leonardia said. He said he is afraid that what happened to the case of the nurses will also happen to the project, and the city will suffer if it will be made to pay about P50 million in damages by HCC.

If the project is not finished in 38 months, the Gonzaga family who donated the property, estimated to be worth about P150 million by this time, will take it back, he said.

VISIT THE SITE

He appealed to Puentevella to put the interest of the people first. He also invited the public to visit the site since he has seen how fast the work on the project is, having visited the area himself yesterday.

Zamora said the Court sustained their stand to dismiss the case. He said the plaintiffs have no legal standing since they are not the real parties in interest since the case is not a taxpayers suit.

He also said he believes the case filed before the Ombudsman against them on the same matter by a retired policeman will also be dismissed.*CGS

[SugarFreak]

^^ ^^ ^^ Hilmarcs Construction Corp. is way ahead of schedule in the construction of the Bacolod City Government Center. Almost 10% has done. As I posted the picture below is a main building. Except that main building there is another one/two building to be build? It is our another future spot destination.
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BACOLOD Flyover- The proposed project will create big change to the traffic woe of the city. The traffic improvement is one of the flagship programs of the Bacolod city officials. This will play an important role especially with the entries of the business processing outsourcing companies, SM City Bacolod and Chinatown Square, and many more. Construction schedule of the flyovers on the second quarter of this year.
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[esagerato]

May nakapag sabi sa akin na mga lahing kastila raw ang nagmamay-ari ng karamihan sa mga asukarera sa Bacolod? totoo ba yon?

[SugarFreak]

^^ Spanish and Chinese i think...:lol:


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Sugar was grown as a subsistence crop long before it was exported. Nicholas Loney, a British businessman, was the first to recognize its potential as an export crop. He brought in machinery for sugar production in the 1850s. Originally based in Iloilo, rich mestizo businessmen soon migrated to nearby Negros to take advantage of the fertile land and large indio workforce. In an early form of globalization, the opening of Visayan ports (Iloilo and Cebu) and the introduction of sugar cane as a lucrative cash crop changed everything. By the 1860s, Negros Occidental was the leading sugar producing province in the Philippines, well on its way to becoming known as the "sugar bowl of the Philippines."

The hacienda system that evolved in Negros was built on sharecropping and debt relations. The rich sugar families, all of Spanish roots, created a classic hacendero system much like the Latin American model. They took paternalistic care of "their" people pretty much from cradle to grave, serving as godparents, paying their medical bills, and occasionally bailing them out of jail. In return, they demanded and received complete subservience based on sharecropping and the "company store" model.^^

[esagerato]

ah ok thanks for the info sugarfreak! :)

[BYAHILO]

May nakapag sabi sa akin na mga lahing kastila raw ang nagmamay-ari ng karamihan sa mga asukarera sa Bacolod? totoo ba yon?

spanish.. but it was the frenchman germain gaston who brought the sugar industry to negros.

[SugarFreak]

mga tawo-tawo (tamawo) sa sulod sang SM Bacolod
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ah ok thanks for the info sugarfreak! :)

OKAY!

[kyle@1008]

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It looks like the pig is scaring the little boy...

he might have said something like: Luke, I'am your father..
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[BYAHILO]

ahahahahahah

lol

[SugarFreak]

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The mid-19th century saw the growth and expansion of the sugar industry in Negros. Nicolas Loney was appointed as British vice-consul at Iloilo. Looney introduced steam-driven sugar presses, extended loans to sugarcane planters and established Looney and Co. Looney's technological innovation was an improvement over the traditional method of sugar extraction, learned from the Chinese, where a wooden mill run by a carabao expressed the sugarcane juice. The juice was then heated in a large open pan, until it thickened to molasses and was finally reduced to raw sugar. Looney's machines were exported to the neighboring island, and as demand for sugar production increased more lands were cleared to make plantations.

In 1843, Yves Leopold Germaine Gaston from Normandy, France, installed the first sugar mill (horno economico) at Buen Retiro. He settled in Silay and became a dominant figure in the industry. In 1860 Luis de Luzurriaga, a Spaniard, introduced steam engines and modern equipment for sugar milling. Machines were made in England. Among the Ilongo families that opened haciendas in Negros were the Locsin, Lacson, and Claparols.^^ ^^

[Smile77]

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[JuIcYdUdE22]

ahahaha patawa ka nalang palagi bro...ako may kilala mapa kuppa siya..ehehe...priska pa siya...
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wahahaha, kag sino naman na? abi cge b.

[BYAHILO]

sa diin ina ang santuario de bacolod? daw bag o lng ko sina naka bati nga project haw...

[Smile77]

sa diin ina ang santuario de bacolod? daw bag o lng ko sina naka bati nga project haw...

Sa may Alijis. :)

[SugarFreak]

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wow very nice! ito na ang news before na nabasa ko at na post ko dito sa thread 5 or 6 i think. mayron pang ibang memorial park dyan sa Alijis na maganda din.

I was rode there with a bicycle kag na disgrasya pa ako napilasan ako sa tuhod. kon mapatay ko dri nyo lang ko lubong ha...heheh...:banana:


wahahaha, kag sino naman na? abi cge b.

huh kag sino naman na? kon amo damo gid gali customer ba...joke...daw ga laway gid haw...ari di damo di samon...galing layo...sakay kapa sa sakayan iyawan ka bugsay pag-abot mo di basi wala kana ibugha..huhuhuh.!!!...:banana:

[SugarFreak]

P3M abattoir in SAGAY CITY set to operate in May
March 17, 2007

The P3 million international standard-slaughter house in Negros Occidental is expected to be operational next month or May at the Sagay City Economic Zone.

Governor Joseph Marañon, who will turn 73 on March 19, yesterday said the slaughterhouse, a joint undertaking of the Sagay local government unit and the Korean Overseas International Cooperation Agency, can accommodate at least 1,200 pigs for slaughtering a day.

Marañon who was the guest speaker of the induction of Alliance of Hog Raisers Association in Negros Occidental, in Brgy. Taloc, Bago City, also said that more than 1,000 pigs are needed everyday to supply the slaughter house.

Team Unity senatorial candidates Juan Miguel Zubiri and Luis "Chavit" Singson are also expected to attend the birthday celebration of Maranon in Sagay City on March 19. full story (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/17/businessnews1.htm)


BACOLOD: Hog industry exec lauds move to operate abattoir
February 13, 2007

Albert R.T. Lim Jr., president of the Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Association, yesterday welcomed the move of the Bacolod City Government to finally utilize its slaughterhouse in Brgy. Handumanan. "That is good for the consuming public (because) we're being left behind".

Lim, who is also president of the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc., told the DAILY STAR that, with a new slaughterhouse, Bacolod will be able to ensure clean meat for the public since the facility will be supervised by the National Meat Inspection Service. He said the city's existing abattoir in Brgy. 35, which he described as unsanitary, wouldn't even pass as an "A" facility.

Last Wednesday, the Bacolod City government signed a P54-million agreement with contractor AVM Bernardo Engineering for the 20-year lease of the city slaughterhouse in Brgy. Handumanan. AVM Bernardo will operate the "AA" facility on a Rehabilitate-Operate-Transfer scheme.

The city is projected earn P3.13 million in regulatory fees in the first year of operation of the new slaughterhouse, aside from the rental payment .
The Sangguniang Panlungsod ratified the agreement last Thursday and AVM Bernardo will start the rehabilitation work six months after receiving the notice to proceed, but Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he has asked the contractor to start earlier. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/February/13/businessnews1.htm)

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"Bacolod slaughterhouse as the dirtiest abattoir in the country considering that it was only compared with the two modern slaughterhouses in Negros, the one in Victorias City and the other in La Castellana."

[kyle@1008]

^^ magaganda talaga , ang mga memorial park dyan sa Alijis,... and the church is nice too,..plus the road is extremely wide,..so its compatible in a morbid sort of way, perfect for a funeral :lol:

[sugarboy]

where is this in alijis? beyond circumferential road na ini?

[Smile77]

where is this in alijis? beyond circumferential road na ini?

No, near the church.

[SugarFreak]

In KABANKALAN CITY Guv leads blessing of building
March 19, 2007

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Gov. Joseph Marañon, Vice Gov. Isidro Zayco, Board Members Adolfo Mangao and Macario Zafra, Mayor Pedro Zayco and other provincial officials joined the blessing and inauguration of the newly-renovated building behind the Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, over the weekend.

Marañon also attended the distribution of ID cards for the "PhilHealth Para Sa Masa" program and visited the site of the soon-to-rise domestic airport located in Barangay Hilamunan. The complete renovation of the hospital building of the former Kabankalan District Hospital cost P23 million. It houses the wards and private rooms, an ICU, dialysis room and a small chapel.

The Lorenzo Decena Zayco District Hospital is equipped with modern medical facilities. The city government of Kabankalan paid P4 million for the health insurance project of 7,000 enrolled members or 40,000 beneficiaries.

[JuIcYdUdE22]

PLEASE SUPPORT ABANTE ILONGGO PARTYLIST

[sugarboy]

No, near the church.

the church is on the left side of the road when you are going to panaad stadium right?

[Smile77]

the church is on the left side of the road when you are going to panaad stadium right?

yes, its on the left side before the church

[SugarFreak]

Ship to haul 35T mt. of sugar in Bacolod

A CARGO ship from the United States will dock at Bredco Port in Bacolod City on March 22 to haul 35,000 metric tons of locally-produced sugar in Negros.

Palanca said the supply will come from various sugar mills in Negros Occidental and will be exported to the US as part of Philippine sugar quota in the world market.

Although, there were already previous shipments of exported sugar done at Bredco Port, Palanca said, "This is the first time that Bredco will accommodate a giant ship with a capacity to load as much as 35,000 metric tons of sugar."

Bredco Port has a 34-feet deep channel that could accommodate big ships.

Having this port channel as well as the sugar bulk and handling facilities, Palanca said, "These are my greatest contributions to Bacolod's and Negros' economy aside from having the Reclamation area."

"Because having a port for international vessels nearer to all sugar mills is one advantage for the sugar traders. It will mean lesser expenses in their sugar export business".

Aside from Bredco Port, the Pulupandan Port in Pulupandan town can also accommodate vessels but not big ones for sugar export. full story (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/03/20/news/ship.to.haul.35t.mt..of.sugar.in.bacolod.html)

[SugarFreak]

@ L'Sea Restaurant
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shrimp siomai
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soyed chicken
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shrimp balls
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pork siomai

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@ Chinky's Restaurant

mapa laway ko anay sa inyo while you are browsing here.....

[BYAHILO]

waaaaaa nagutom ako

i missed LSea's pork siomai, steamed chicken with black mushroom san o naman ko da ayhan maka kaon man...

[Bossmonkey]

APOLLO still serves the best "Beef and Garlic" in town! THE BEST:banana:

[Bossmonkey]

btw any1 here works in TELEPERFORMANCE bacolod?

[madz]

PASALAMAT FESTIVAL OF LA CARLOTA CITY

It is a harvest thanksgiving celebration to the Gods of the elements after a bountiful harvest by the ancients in "Buglas" by the people of La Carlota City. Held every Sunday nearest the first of May or Labor Day, is a harvest thanksgiving celebration by the people of La Carlota City. The festival is based on an age-old practice of offering thanksgiving to the god of agricutlure living inside Kanlaon Volcano. The celebration features an Ecumenical Thanksgiving mass, games, sportsfests, agro-industrial fair, and streetdancing competition with “tribes” dressed in indigenous materials and swaying to the beat of Sambita. The celebration is capped with the selection of Ginoong Pasalamat and Pasalamat Queen. La Carlota City is 42 kilometers southeast of Bacolod. City.

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i think year 2000 or 2001 naka champion ini. kita ko anay puraw mga sexy kag gwapahon nga mga dancers nila...obyos naman kahit sa mga pictures nila. nami gid man ang drumbeaters nila.

nami masyar sa la carlota bah:D

hi everyone, newbie pa ko...:wave:

[madz]

hey!!!! thanks kyle....was just having fun here...its nice to update other Bacolodians who are not here right now about the improvement of our city. :) i bet they will surely miss everything about bacolod and they will defiitely...by all means... go back here and enjoy everything...

by the way, i tried posting my pic in my avatar...unfortunately, i never succeeded. :(


kanami guid yah bala sang batasan sang mga bacolodnon moh.. salamat guid sang updates!!
maayo lang kay ara si smile.. kon waay, ah ti waay guid ko tani kita sang SM sa bacolod eh..
hidlaw na ko lagaw sa aton bah..:scouserd:

[Smile77]

kanami guid yah bala sang batasan sang mga bacolodnon moh.. salamat guid sang updates!!
maayo lang kay ara si smile.. kon waay, ah ti waay guid ko tani kita sang SM sa bacolod eh..
hidlaw na ko lagaw sa aton bah..:scouserd:

hehehehe...welcome to the forum madz. :)

[BYAHILO]

btw any1 here works in TELEPERFORMANCE bacolod?

si JuicyDude taga TP ina

[sydneygrrl]

Hi everyone

Ive been reading this thread since the beginning. You guys have done such a great job! Especially the photos... AMAZING! I must say SugarFreak, I liked your work on Negros Occidental in the Heritage thread. Im coming home in June, after years in Australia. Nahidlaw na ko sang aton pagkaon!!! And this thread has given me all the updates possible for Bacolod. Can I ask, ano nga pista ang may ara sa June man?

Thanks guys!

[SugarFreak]

Hi everyone

Ive been reading this thread since the beginning. You guys have done such a great job! Especially the photos... AMAZING! I must say SugarFreak, I liked your work on Negros Occidental in the Heritage thread. Im coming home in June, after years in Australia. Nahidlaw na ko sang aton pagkaon!!! And this thread has given me all the updates possible for Bacolod. Can I ask, ano nga pista ang may ara sa June man?

Thanks guys!

:okay:..ayos friend! Welcome in our threads here!

Mudpack Festival (Murcia, Metro Bacolod June 24). - The festival is a symbolic celebration of man’s return to primitive time when he was closer to nature. I suggest you visit ka nalang dayon sa Mambukal Resort.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/mudpackcollagemurcia.jpg

Speaking of pagkaon damo nagbag-o sa Bacolod like dalagko nga mga cafe's and restaurants; McCafe and the Mister Donuts are the best two.

[SugarFreak]

nami masyar sa la carlota bah:D

hi everyone, newbie pa ko...:wave:

Welcome here!

La Carlota? I have a plan to visit there this summer sa mga relatives ko. I will be there in Bacolod this coming 2nd week of April to witness the Panaad Festival also. Then ma deritso ko sa Kabankalan, Candoni, Cauayan, and Ilog.

[habagatcentral1]

btw any1 here works in TELEPERFORMANCE bacolod?

Si Juicydude, taga-Teleperformance man na sya. :)

[sydneygrrl]

Wow! Thanks for the photos SugarFreak! These are good! They actually use the mud to coat their bodies right? So diin nayon sa Murcia ini? Sa plaza? Or sa Mambukal mismo? I've seen photos of Mambukal sa thread and it looks nice and new - mas tahum pa sha sang sa akon nadumduman before.

And the new SM! Very nice! Ang akon lang gid nadumduman was the one in Iloilo...

[SugarFreak]

Again and again...Welcome to Mambucal Resort, Murcia, Metro Bacolod!!!

Hot steam spas are a feature of Mambukal which is saddled on the active volcano that is Mount Canlaon. This is the hottest spot of the resort where sulfurous steam emanates. The waters from this hot cauldron have to be pumped and diluted with cold spring water into the nearby dipping pool and in the hot Ishikawa onsen baths, where temperatures are a soothing and comfortable 35 degrees centigrade.

Located 30 km from Bacolod City, the Mambukal resort sits roughly 2,000 ft above sea level on the north-western foot of the active volcano that is Mt. Kanlaon. It's just 30 minutes drive from the City of Bacolod. What awaits you is a wondrous nature spa of steaming hot springs, cascading waterfalls and cold mountain retreat.

The home of the Bats. On our way to the first falls of Mabucal Resort. We saw this huge numbers of Bats sleeping in the trees. There were thousands of them hanging off trees just above the sulfurous dipping pool. They start to wake up and fly about at 5pm and finally take off en masse a few minutes after the sun sets.

Just watching water cascading seven storeys gives us some mental rush. It must have something to do with the speed and sound of the rolling waters. Like this water rollercoaster, life lately has been wild. Between trying to take my visiting sister around, tending to my always toxic work and preparing for my trip next week, I have been having one breathless day to the next. Hope yours are less stressful. Have a nice weekend.

A old wooden bridge at mambukal mountain resort in bacolod. It's an easier way of hiking through the 7 falls of Mambucal Resort.

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[madz]

hehehehe...welcome to the forum madz. :)

salamat sa inyo pag welcome...:banana: ..lipay guid ko...:okay:

[SugarFreak]

MAMBUKAL RESORT

After years of seeming hibernation, Mambukal is once again emerging as Negros Occidental's premier resort and tourist destination. The improvement of the tourism flagship of the province continues with the inauguration of the 300-person capacity Convention Center and the operation of the newly renovated Ishiwata Bath House. Mambukal Resort lies 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to the Mt. Kanlaon Volcano.

Originally developed by a Japanese architect named Ishiwata in 1927, the resort started as a bath house and picnic garden and has provided cool haven for Negrenses and their guests. Spread over 23.6 hectares, Mambukal is blessed with exceptionally beautiful natural resources. The Boating LagoonA big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven falls and cuts through the center of the resort, feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon.

Mambukal also boasts a number of hot sulfur springs whose medicinal waters are a balm for the weary flesh and continually feeds the warm dipping pool. The Sulfur SpringIts slopes and dips house interesting rock formations and lush forests of tropical and semi-tropical trees as well as a variety of pines, ferns and orchids that thrive on its cool climate and rich soil, known as Mambukal clay.

The Slide for LifeThe resort has strategically located viewing decks or, for more intimate encounters with nature, the Canopy Walk, with its hanging bridges. Or go all-out and challenge yourself on the Rock Climbing Wall or the Slide for Life. For visitors who wish to take time, the Tourist Lodge offers standard rooms and suites. There are single airconditioned cottages or camp sites to choose from as well as picnic sheds for day visitors.

The Tourist Lodge Mambukal is also ideal for those inclined mix business with pleasure, with a conference room and various function rooms available.

To rejuvenate one's spirits and touch base with Mother Earth, there is nothing like Mambukal's regular programs and special events such as bat, bird and firefly watching and the annual Mudpack Festival, fast becoming a rave among artists and tourists from all over the world.

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[SugarFreak]

MAMBUKAL
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[madz]

e bump ko ng ni pra indi ma talang ang tao :)

hmm Robinsons Bac stil has the biggest and most updated Video Arcade in Bacolod cos Woof and Quantum is just a tad smaller here


The Supermarket is soo HUGE, its like 3 Robinsons Supermarket combined, the Meat, Fish and Produce section alone is as big as 1 Robinsons Bacolod Supermarket, As for the Dept. Store Area...1 word, WOOAAAH!

and grabe! Ang Hi-tech ng Cinema ng SM, hindi na sila gumagamit ng mga plastic signages for movie lists like Robinsons, they use Digital Scrolling Monitors for each cinema to show what movie is showing in a particular cinema and further information about it and the whole movietime area has this techy space age type theme, The rates for Cinema 1 is DELUXE is P60 and BALCONY is P80 and for Cinemas 2 to 4 DELUXE is P50 and BALCONY is 70

mag abot ko dira sa 31 malantaw guid ko dayon sine sa SM yah! hidlaw na ko lantaw sine eh...hihihi.. ok man kay reasonable man gali ila nga ticket price noh?

[madz]

Hahaha...were sharing the same sentiments dude...same location lang man ta gale. :) hahahahaha ang airport nga daan pwede ako ka pa late pero sa Silay, at least 3 hours ahead ka. :)


maayo lang kay ara ko sa Talisay.. kon sa bacolod ang airport, ma biyahe ko less than an hour, kon sa silay, parehas lang.. ah ti namit guid eh noh??..wahhihih:nuts:

[madz]

Hahaha...were sharing the same sentiments dude...same location lang man ta gale. :) hahahahaha ang airport nga daan pwede ako ka pa late pero sa Silay, at least 3 hours ahead ka. :)

salamat guid gali sang pix sang airport... hambal sang bayaw ko kitaon kuno ini sa plane maglabay pa bacolod/manila? sa dason indi na ko bala magtulog para makita ko.. dapat ara guid ko sa window seats sini..:)

[madz]

wow very nice! ito na ang news before na nabasa ko at na post ko dito sa thread 5 or 6 i think. mayron pang ibang memorial park dyan sa Alijis na maganda din.

I was rode there with a bicycle kag na disgrasya pa ako napilasan ako sa tuhod. kon mapatay ko dri nyo lang ko lubong ha...heheh...:banana:

huh kag sino naman na? kon amo damo gid gali customer ba...joke...daw ga laway gid haw...ari di damo di samon...galing layo...sakay kapa sa sakayan iyawan ka bugsay pag-abot mo di basi wala kana ibugha..huhuhuh.!!!...:banana:


ikaw imo yah dai mga "patay" na na mga napanghambal mo ya haw? kahubin pa gani cmo, basi mauna pa kami patay sang sa imo, ti ikaw nalang lubong sa amon ha?..

about sa bugsay2x thing, madala nalang ko manugbugsay para may power man ko dyapon...hmmmmm:banana2:

[madz]

^^ magaganda talaga , ang mga memorial park dyan sa Alijis,... and the church is nice too,..plus the road is extremely wide,..so its compatible in a morbid sort of way, perfect for a funeral :lol:

korek! deretsuhon mo pa diutay ano gani na toh man? Hacienda noh?...hihihihih

[madz]

hehehehe...welcome to the forum madz. :)

salamat sa welcome Smiley:)

[SugarFreak]

ikaw imo yah dai mga "patay" na na mga napanghambal mo ya haw? kahubin pa gani cmo, basi mauna pa kami patay sang sa imo, ti ikaw nalang lubong sa amon ha?..

about sa bugsay2x thing, madala nalang ko manugbugsay para may power man ko dyapon...hmmmmm:banana2:

I'm a boy and not a dai!

join ka sa EyebBall namon sa Bacolod mag Panaad Festival ha! Sa April 15-21.

We have a t-shirt printing! Then may kiosk ta didto sa Panaad nga gin prepare ni Blight, one of the Bacolod forumer here!

Btw, tinguba mag quote ka friend kay para short lang!

[madz]

Welcome here!

La Carlota? I have a plan to visit there this summer sa mga relatives ko. I will be there in Bacolod this coming 2nd week of April to witness the Panaad Festival also. Then ma deritso ko sa Kabankalan, Candoni, Cauayan, and Ilog.

thanks din sa welcome mo meg... ahay ah, indi na ta mahinab-utanay.. sa 7 Apr balik na naman ko sa work.. basi next nga puli ko ah, ina ko may sched ka man maglagaw..:ohno:

[madz]

I'm a boy and not a dai!

join ka sa EyebBall namon sa Bacolod mag Panaad Festival ha! Sa April 15-21.

We have a t-shirt printing! Then may kiosk ta didto sa Panaad nga gin prepare ni Blight, who of the Bacolod forumer here!

Btw, tinguba mag quote ka friend kay para short lang!

wahihihihih... sowi..abi ko anay indai ka kay daw ka luming sang mga posts mo...hihihi...
have mentioned na nga indi na kita kakit-anay ki mabalik ko dayon... masawsaw lang ko then obra na naman...:D

[SugarFreak]

Wow! Thanks for the photos SugarFreak! These are good! They actually use the mud to coat their bodies right? So diin nayon sa Murcia ini? Sa plaza? Or sa Mambukal mismo? I've seen photos of Mambukal sa thread and it looks nice and new - mas tahum pa sha sang sa akon nadumduman before.

And the new SM! Very nice! Ang akon lang gid nadumduman was the one in Iloilo...

sa Mambukal mismo!!!

wahihihihih... sowi..abi ko anay indai ka kay daw ka luming sang mga posts mo...hihihi...
have mentioned na nga indi na kita kakit-anay ki mabalik ko dayon... masawsaw lang ko then obra na naman...:D

okay! PLS read your PM!!!

[madz]

got your message bro with response..

[sydneygrrl]

Thank you for all the information about Mambukal SugarFreak! As usual, the photos are just GREAT! The last time I went to Mambukal I was only 10 bala mo so it has changed a lot - blue na ang swimming pool indi na greenish brown. And I will definitely be at the Mudpack Festival - hope to see some of you guys there and actually put faces to names here in the forum...

Ay nalipat ko - thanks guid gali sa welcome... :wink2:

[SugarFreak]

Thank you for all the information about Mambukal SugarFreak! As usual, the photos are just GREAT! The last time I went to Mambukal I was only 10 bala mo so it has changed a lot - blue na ang swimming pool indi na greenish brown. And I will definitely be at the Mudpack Festival - hope to see some of you guys there and actually put faces to names here in the forum...

Ay nalipat ko - thanks guid gali sa welcome... :wink2:

okay! mayo kapa nakakadto ako nga lapit ang Mansilingan sa Mambukal wala pa ko kakadto...

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Guys any update sa ChinaTown Square and Pavillion Hotel and Convention Center. Also the Panaad Festival and the Robinsons Place expansion???^^^^^^:lol:

[BYAHILO]

^^ may gin post na ko bala nga sked sang panaad festival. u either check the previous pages.. or ara man sa byahilo.com gin post ko..

[BYAHILO]

is mudpack festival's date fixed @ june 24 pirmi?

[SugarFreak]

Mudpack Highlights '06

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{Miss Earth-Mudpack Genevieve Geronca, center, is flanked by Michelen Regoles, left, first runner-up, and Liezel Trumpeta, second runner-up}

It's designed as an occasion to honor the environment and the Earth - the Mudpack Festival of Mambukal Resort, which ended June 25. Activities paid tribute to ecology through the use of the clay medium for sculpture and body painting. Also held were ways of the olden folk - drumbeating and tribal dancing.

And there was the usual beauty pageant fare - and to make the show relevant, they call it the Miss Earth competition. Romping off with the title is Recoletos coed Genevieve Geronca, a junior Human Resource Management student. Her court is composed of Pontevedra student Liezel Trumpeta and Michelen Regoles, an education student of La Consolacion College, first and second runners-up, respectively.

Celebration will have be the following activities-body painting, photo competition, band and dance party, clay sculpture competition, dance improvisation, and the pageant search for Miss Earth-Mambukal, and many more. :lol:

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The P6-million Convention Center was funded by the countrywide development fund of Senator Richard Gordon with counterpart fund from the provincial government. A 300-person capacity convention center at Mambukal Resort.

[nicko]

Again and again...Welcome to Mambucal Resort, Murcia, Metro Bacolod!!!

Hot steam spas are a feature of Mambukal which is saddled on the active volcano that is Mount Canlaon. This is the hottest spot of the resort where sulfurous steam emanates. The waters from this hot cauldron have to be pumped and diluted with cold spring water into the nearby dipping pool and in the hot Ishikawa onsen baths, where temperatures are a soothing and comfortable 35 degrees centigrade.

Located 30 km from Bacolod City, the Mambukal resort sits roughly 2,000 ft above sea level on the north-western foot of the active volcano that is Mt. Kanlaon. It's just 30 minutes drive from the City of Bacolod. What awaits you is a wondrous nature spa of steaming hot springs, cascading waterfalls and cold mountain retreat.

The home of the Bats. On our way to the first falls of Mabucal Resort. We saw this huge numbers of Bats sleeping in the trees. There were thousands of them hanging off trees just above the sulfurous dipping pool. They start to wake up and fly about at 5pm and finally take off en masse a few minutes after the sun sets.

Just watching water cascading seven storeys gives us some mental rush. It must have something to do with the speed and sound of the rolling waters. Like this water rollercoaster, life lately has been wild. Between trying to take my visiting sister around, tending to my always toxic work and preparing for my trip next week, I have been having one breathless day to the next. Hope yours are less stressful. Have a nice weekend.

A old wooden bridge at mambukal mountain resort in bacolod. It's an easier way of hiking through the 7 falls of Mambucal Resort.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/306555566_c23945cd38.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/129947847_e50858b0e9.jpg
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WOW! the last time i went to mambukal was last 2004 and basing it on the pictures posted, i say it has really changed A LOT! wow.. makes me wanna go back there! hiking towards the 7th falls was unforgettable.. our group got lost in the mountains and there was no phone signal! whew. it was scary but worth remembering. the price of having to reach it was just more than enuf to give me a taste of what heaven would probably look and feel like.. had an overnight stay and a fip in the freezing pool.. hays.. mambukal! watch out for me!

[Smile77]

Panaad sa Negros 2007

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Pre-Panaad Events:
April 12 Thursday
3:00 p.m. Opening of Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)

April 14 Saturday Day 1
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
3:00 p.m. Motorcade (Provincial Capitol – Panaad)
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Raising of Banners
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display
8:00 p.m. ABS-CBN Celebrity Show (Stadium)

April 15 Sunday Day 2
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair and Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
2:00 p.m. Opening of Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
3:00 p.m. National Dog Agility Competition (Stadium)
8:00 p.m. Best of Cultural Performances (Stadium)

April 16 Monday Day 3
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Opening of Panaad Sports 2007:
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Taekwondo (Panaad Stadium South Wing, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
9:00 a.m. Market Matching GTH and Organic Farming Products (Media Center)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
1:00 p.m. 2nd Day Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
7:00 p.m. Pop Dance Showdown (Stadium)

April 17 Tuesday Day 4
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Swimming (Panaad Pool, whole day)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Taekwondo (Panaad Stadium South Wing, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
1:00 p.m. Championship – Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
6:00 p.m. 2nd Negros Pop Idol Championship (Park Stage)*
*Elimination Rounds @ Robinson’s Place)
9:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Technical Run (SM City)

April 18 Wednesday Day 5
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Swimming (Panaad Pool, whole day)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
9:00 a.m. GMA “Kapuso at Pana-ad” (whole day and night)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
5:00 p.m. Latin Dance Sports (NOMPAC)
7:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Talent Night (SM City)

April 19 Thursday Day 6
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Panaad Livelihood Skills Olympics – TESDA (Covered Court)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007
Athletics (Panaad Track & Field, morning only)
Boxing (Cabanas, whole day)
Chess (Panaad Meeting Room @ Stadium, whole day)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
2:00 p.m. Banda Diri, Banda Didto – Secondary Level (Stadium)
8:00 p.m. UNILEVER Pop Fiesta (Stadium)

April 20 Friday Day 7
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad (Panaad Hot Bodies – Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Sports 2007:
Mambukal to Panaad Team Relay (morning only)
Volleyball (Panaad Softball Diamond, whole day)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
Employees’ Day (Covered Court)
2:00 p.m. On-the-Spot Painting Contest – DepEd (Stadium Bleachers)
7:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros 2007 (Stadium)

April 21 Saturday Day 8
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. BMX Stunts Competition and Fun Games (Covered Court)
10:00 a.m. Trade Fair & Garden Show (Panaad Grounds)
Gifts, Housewares & Toys Exhibits (GF Stadium)
Organic Farming and Livestock & Dairy Products Fair
Festival Costume Display & Photo Exhibit (SM City)
3:00 p.m. Closing and Awarding Ceremonies (Stadium)
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display
Little Lin-ay sang Negros w/ ABS-CBN Child Stars (Stadium)
9:00 p.m. ABS-CBN M.O.R. Dance Showdown, Open Competition (Stadium)

heres the schedule of PAnaad 2007. :) guys, tell me where the booth is located, i might drop by and check out the place. :)

[kyle@1008]

one day... and so many new members, welcome all.....:colgate:

Its so nice that the number of forumers is growing, I still remember the days when I was here alone :colgate:

[BYAHILO]

kyle daw kita lang ni bernie kag ni sugarfreak ari di pirmi...

later nag abot si juicydude, and then today. more members again! ehehe

Welcome to the Bacolod Thread Peeps!

[sydneygrrl]

WOW! the last time i went to mambukal was last 2004 and basing it on the pictures posted, i say it has really changed A LOT! wow.. makes me wanna go back there! hiking towards the 7th falls was unforgettable.. our group got lost in the mountains and there was no phone signal! whew. it was scary but worth remembering. the price of having to reach it was just more than enuf to give me a taste of what heaven would probably look and feel like.. had an overnight stay and a fip in the freezing pool.. hays.. mambukal! watch out for me!

I was there last in 1994!!! It was still okay but kinda falling to pieces na... Our family used to celebrate birthdays and special occasions there so it holds a special place in our family. Then nag migrate kami sa Australia so we were not able to go back again. So really am looking forward to see this new Mambukal and the Mudpack Festival in June. Anyone have photos of Don Salvador Benedicto? My dad said it is also a pretty town but kinda dangerous to visit....

[sydneygrrl]

Indi ko kabalo mag post photos!!!!:ohno:

[jmok]

just want to share


basi ma overnight kami da sa 26 sa mambukal,,, hope matuloy,,,,,,kay dugay naman q da la ka kadto e.....

[madz]

Indi ko kabalo mag post photos!!!!:ohno:


try to open an account here -->http://photobucket.com/.. then you upload your pix into your account.
if you have successfully uploaded your file to some free upload sites then just follow the instruction below how to paste your photos here in the board..
hope it can help..


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[madz]

mga peeps, any news about Palmas del Mar? is there any new things going around in this place? is the pool table still there? hmmmm.. miss this place very much... diri ko pa nadula ang akon fave shirt..:ohno:
also, other than quorum disco, is there any other place where we can have a great night life?.. been awhile haven't visited these places so i would rahter ask your opinions basi may ara pa iban na mas worth kadtuan...:okay:

[madz]

who would think that Mambucal would look like this now.. it's so beautiful, the scenery looks like we're in the US...heheheh
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[madz]

okay! mayo kapa nakakadto ako nga lapit ang Mansilingan sa Mambukal wala pa ko kakadto...

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Guys any update sa ChinaTown Square and Pavillion Hotel and Convention Center. Also the Panaad Festival and the Robinsons Place expansion???^^^^^^:lol:

BTW tol, may i know the location of this ChinaTown Square? is it just situated near Pavillion? Correct me if I'm wrong but this Pavillion also located in the reclaimation area right?..hmmm lots of things am not updated anywmore, that's why...hihihii

[sydneygrrl]

Thanks madz... I'll try again!

[madz]

Thanks madz... I'll try again!

ey sydneygrrl, have opened an account for you, check this out...
--> http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/sydneygrrl/

just follow the instructions from photobucket then ok na ina..:okay:
try to check your PM, have sent you the password there..

[SugarFreak]

^^^^
grabe naman migo Madz ang tutor mo sa kanya kay Sydneygrrl...kaya nya yan....:lol:

ang China Town will be rise at Gatuslao St near beside the Capitol. ..lol

ang dami na naming kasama dito ni Bernie, Kyle, Eric! WELCOME agian newbies!:lol:

teka pahabol...we've forgot to congratulates Juicydude, Bossmonkey, Jmok and Smile77, and to those we're not mention congrtas you all...

[SugarFreak]

TeleTech Bacolod site director, said TeleTech recently signed a lease agreement with Robinson's Land Corp. and they are expanding the second level of their facility at Robinson's Metro from 66,000 square feet to 86,000 square feet to accommodate 300 workstations bringing to 1,100 the total number of workstations. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/23/businessnews3.htm)

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Merci Pasalubong Treats is going global through its website at www.merci.com.ph. Included in the website are product listings, list of branches, news, events, and current promos as well as the company's profile.

Meanwhile, Merci said its Travel Plus promo continues. Travelers to and from Bacolod can avail of 10 percent discount from all Merci Pasalubong Products when they present their used or unused bus, ferry or plane ticket.

Participating outlets are Singcang at UTC Mall, Mandalagan at Lopue's Mall, Shopping Center at Caltex Starmart, and SM City Bacolod.

[sydneygrrl]

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[sydneygrrl]

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[SugarFreak]

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congrats you've done successful.:lol:

beautiful scenes...i like the orange and greenish landscapes, one of my favs colors...

a mini Banaue rice terraces and Bohol chocolate hills...

Don Salvador a dangerous town bcoz of rebelious peoples (NPA's RPA's, etc.)

Doon sa Kabankalan in a mountainous part daming NPA, ang iba mga friends ko pa eh..

to add more of pictures...
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[madz]

^^^^
grabe naman migo Madz ang tutor mo sa kanya kay Sydneygrrl...kaya nya yan....:lol:

ang China Town will be rise at Gatuslao St near beside the Capitol. ..lol

ang dami na naming kasama dito ni Bernie, Kyle, Eric! WELCOME agian newbies!:lol:

teka pahabol...we've forgot to congratulates Juicydude, Bossmonkey, Jmok and Smile77, and to those we're not mention congrtas you all...

hmmm just trying to help..:pet: .. kita mo naman akon user title...di bah?..hihihihih:lol:

ngaa ako yah waay mo gin tamyaw yah haw??..:lol:

btw good job sydney!!:okay:
lucky u still have these photos.. i can say some rare shots here... kuha mo neh??

[SugarFreak]

hmmm just trying to help..:pet:

ngaa ako yah waay mo gin tamyaw yah haw??..:lol:

btw good job sydney!!:okay:

helpful you naman...

heheheh..seloso...natamyaw tana kamo nga duwa ni Sydneygrrl...

[madz]

helpful you naman...

heheheh..seloso...natamyaw tana kamo nga duwa ni Sydneygrrl...


oh yeah, sorry, i forgot... moh guid ko na yah..hihihihi:D

[BYAHILO]

lol

tani may budget pa ko sa summberba para maka pa panaad ako kag Calea liwat.

hmmmmm im craving to death for calea's blueberry cheecsecake. nano abi kay daw mapatay ako sa skedule ko subong, split restdays so indi pwede ka byahe

[SugarFreak]

mga peeps, any news about Palmas del Mar? is there any new things going around in this place? is the pool table still there? hmmmm.. miss this place very much... diri ko pa nadula ang akon fave shirt..:ohno:
also, other than quorum disco, is there any other place where we can have a great night life?.. been awhile haven't visited these places so i would rahter ask your opinions basi may ara pa iban na mas worth kadtuan...:okay:

pictures lang ang ma share ko. For nightlife destination I add some new:
People’s Village in Lacson, Depo Entertainment in Lacson pakadto Robinsons Place, Piazza Sorrento in Lacson near L’Fisher Hotel, North Drive, East Block in East Complex, and many more…

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[SugarFreak]

BACOLOD PALMAS DEL MAR RESORT

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[sydneygrrl]

^^^^
Im not very computer literate so those photos took me awhile :nuts:

Unfortunately, I cannot claim the credit madz, they were taken by a friend who does photography as a hobby. Nice huh? I wish I could do our scenery justice like she does!

Eric Dee (Byahilo guy) takes great shots too...

SugarFreak may ara pa guid man NPA? And some of them are your friends? Lol...

Palmas del Mar looks like FUUNN! Ay I was gonna ask too... Can you guys recommend a good place to stay in Bacolod? Indi masyado kamahal ha! Indi kaya sang powers ko ang L'Fisher!

[madz]

^^^^
Im not very computer literate so those photos took me awhile :nuts:

Unfortunately, I cannot claim the credit madz, they were taken by a friend who does photography as a hobby. Nice huh? I wish I could do our scenery justice like she does!

Eric Dee (Byahilo guy) takes great shots too...

SugarFreak may ara pa guid man NPA? And some of them are your friends? Lol...

Palmas del Mar looks like FUUNN! Ay I was gonna ask too... Can you guys recommend a good place to stay in Bacolod? Indi masyado kamahal ha! Indi kaya sang powers ko ang L'Fisher!

nah, it's ok.. yeah, she's got great shots though.. i know you can do more better, let's see nalang, hmmmmmmmm...

bout some place to stay with, are you gonna be alone or with somebody else? family maybe? bf?..
palmas del mar is also one of the best place to stay din.. i think 1,200 a day? not so sure but it's like having a nice vacation in countryside but literally you're in the city ringside.
motels are cheaper but you should consider something else like food, safety, etc.

@ Sugarfreak -> thanks for those photos taken from palmas, hmmm i don't see so much new to me but don't know basi may ara pa ko nga wala nakita. and also thanks for the tips/places to go to during night time, at least makalibot-libot man ta s gab-i para enjoy...

[SugarFreak]

^^^^
Im not very computer literate so those photos took me awhile :nuts:

Unfortunately, I cannot claim the credit madz, they were taken by a friend who does photography as a hobby. Nice huh? I wish I could do our scenery justice like she does!

Eric Dee (Byahilo guy) takes great shots too...

SugarFreak may ara pa guid man NPA? And some of them are your friends? Lol...

Palmas del Mar looks like FUUNN! Ay I was gonna ask too... Can you guys recommend a good place to stay in Bacolod? Indi masyado kamahal ha! Indi kaya sang powers ko ang L'Fisher!

ako not much influent in english...:lol:

During my vacation in Kabankalan to my relatives, yup I have a friends some of them are females and I have a girlfriend one of them. kaya lang tagal na yon noong year 1998-2000 pa. I forgot the story why they want to be a rebelious. I was said before that they had a good point to be a rebelious people against to our government but when I know the Bacolod International Airport was they bomb on last year then nagtaas dugo ko sa ila. mga walang magawa!

try mo yong mga new hotels there the Sylvia Manor and the Circle Inn.

nah, it's ok.. yeah, she's got great shots though.. i know you can do more better, let's see nalang, hmmmmmmmm...

bout some place to stay with, are you gonna be alone or with somebody else? family maybe? bf?..
palmas del mar is also one of the best place to stay din.. i think 1,200 a day? not so sure but it's like having a nice vacation in countryside but literally you're in the city ringside.
motels are cheaper but you should consider something else like food, safety, etc.

@ Sugarfreak -> thanks for those photos taken from palmas, hmmm i don't see so much new to me but don't know basi may ara pa ko nga wala nakita. and also thanks for the tips/places to go to during night time, at least makalibot-libot man ta s gab-i para enjoy...
:okay:

[jmok]

ung gab.i sa tanan,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[sydneygrrl]

SO THIS IS the fabled Sugarlandia. This is where Negrenses had once lived as though in a dream, like Jay Gatsby, the lavish-liv*ing, high-rolling protagonist from The Great Gatsby. I imagined I was back in Bacolod's heyday during the 1950s-1960s, where champagne flowed from fountains, limousines navigated wide roads, and moneyed families quibbled about where in Europe to fly to next. Of course, the Negros Occidental that welcomed me had none of these excesses. Traces of gentility remain, though. The Negrenses/Ilonggos welcome each guest like a friend. A singsong lilt in their voices hinted at their affectionate nature.
There was also much optimism and energy in the air. Where it sprung from I fig*ured out soon enough.
At the capitol lagoon at five o'clock on a weekday morning, I saw people of all ages jogging, strolling, or stretching. More than wanting to be buff, I think most of these quasi-athletes sought the finer traits of discipline, endurance, and cheerfulness that spending time in the sunshine can bring.

If this scene were to play out in Manila, it would probably take place around 8 a.m., given the traveling time and pre-booking to get to where you want to exer*cise. But in Bacolod, nearly everyone lives five to ten min*utes away from the nearest running track or swimming pool. Here, everyone has as much time for play as for work.
That Ilonggos can easily mix business with leisure is a direct result of the province's major industry since the 19th century—sugarcane farming. Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum) is a cash crop that is easy to plant and over*see. Farmhands work for only six to ten months a year.

They harvest sugarcane stalks, load them onto a truck, and ship them out to mills for processing. They spend the lean months tending to other cottage industries.
SUGAR IN NEGROS
Joey Gaston, great grandson of Frenchman Gaston Yves Leopold Germain, relates how sugarcane became the staple crop in Negros. Germain had moved to Calatagan, Batangas in 1837 to help set up Domingo Roxas' (a prominent entrepreneur) sugar business. It was there that Germain met Prudencia Fernandez, who later became his wife. However, the sugar project did not prosper, so he decided to attempt it on his own. It was in the southern part of the country that he tried his luck. His first stop was Iloilo and from there, he ventured to Negros. He eventu*ally landed in the port city of Silay. To his delight, he found that the soil was conducive to sugarcane farming. He planted sugarcane, bringing in an iron mill or "homo economico." Back then, an iron mill was virtually unheard of.
The mill allowed him to start commercial production of export-quality sugar. In fact, Spaniards endorsed his stay in the Philippines because he was helping with the economy.
He had established sugarcane farming and was exporting alongside Nicolas Loney, the first British vice consul in the country who, because of his efforts to pro*mote sugar, became known as the "father of the sugar industry." At that point, Germain decided to bring his family to France. But on the way, Germain became ill and died eventually. His wife and children, not knowing a word of French, returned to Silay and settled there. They continued the family business. It was the right decision since the sugar industry soon peaked, and sugarcane became the staple crop throughout Negros Occidental.

Life couldn't have been sweeter for the Ilonggos. With the booming sugar industry, their lifestyles were said to be at par with foreign royalty. Amidst gaiety and the good life, Carlos Locsin, former president of Victoria's Milling (then the biggest sugar mill refinery in the world), wished for the golden period to end.
Millie Kilayko, Locsin's daughter, recounts how her father had said that the best thing that could happen to Negros was for sugar prices to hit rock bottom. Only then will Negrenses discover what else their people and land has to offer.
In the 1980s, Locsin's insight was proven true. Since laborers had become fully dependent on sugar, they did not have skills that their neighbors in other provinces have. There was no native culture to speak of, no other craft work that was handed down to generations.
Negrense women, who were women of leisure, began to look for jobs. Fifteen women went to Manila to learn useful skills. They returned to Negros and started back*yard industries. The same group formed the Association of Negros Producers and set up a showroom for selling export-quality crafts.
The Ilonggos' latent talents surfaced. They realized they could venture into other industries. They gained a fuller, more appreciative view of dignified labor.

SIGHTS
You can take a day tour of the city's best haunts, most of them along Lacson street. Buy your flowers and bib-ingka at the quaint Garden Cafe. Shop for souvenirs, such as tabletops, floor lamps, and candle holders (from 250 pesos up or $ 4.45 up) at Hacienda Crafts. Bookmarks (30 pesos each; U.S. .53 cents each), ceramic pencil holders, and fiberglass soap dishes (150 pesos up or $2.67 up) are sold at Negros Showroom.
The Negros Museum has a little-known section of international folk art and toys from the collection of Jose Garcia Montelibano. Forty pesos (U.S. .71 cents) is the general admission fee. For those into antiques, look at mini altar pieces dating as far back as the 17th century at the liturgical museum of the University of St. LaSalle. Be sure to check out the chair that Pope John Paul II used during his visit here.
Visit the 129-year old San Sebastian Cathedral along Rizal Street and the Sta. Clara Chapel at the upscale subdivision that bears the same name. There, you'll find a 6 ft. x 10 ft. mural of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus watching over Iloilo and Negros Island. It is made entirely of 95,000 polished Philippine shells, designed and execut*ed by local artist Leticia Ledesma.
The enculturation of faith in the language of its peo*ple is a concept made clear not only in Sta. Clara, but in the Chapel of the Cartwheels in Manapla, 45 minutes north of Bacolod. The chapel roof resembles a stylized salakot (farmer's triangular hat), and the walls are made from discarded molave cartwheels that Msgr. Gigi Gaston had found in a warehouse. Even the stained glass windows are a mix of brown beer bottles, green soda and wine bottles, red vigil lamps, and blue milk of magnesia bottles.
The chapel is located on Santa Rosalia farm, at the back of the Gaston ancestral mansion. The first Ilonggo mass was celebrated at the chapel with Bishop Antonio Fortich officiating.

SIDETRIPS
Some 15 to 20 minutes from Bacolod, the "city of smiles," is Silay, "the city with soul." Thirty one of Silay's ancestral homes have been well-preserved and are recognized by the National Historical Institute. Two of them were converted into museums.
Balay Negrense, built in 1898, is the house of Don Victor Gaston, second son of Yves Leopold. Turn-of-the-century furniture and heir*loom pieces dot every corner of the mansion. There are 12 bedrooms, six on each floor. The liv*ing room on the second floor extends to the din*ing area and is about the size of a basketball court. Windows overlook sprawling gardens, which undoubtedly were the setting of festive events.
The Jalandoni-Bernardino Museum, built in 1908, was nearly burned down in World War II when the Japanese occupied the town. Fortunately, it rained hard on the day the Japanese planned to set the town on fire. The morning after, the Japanese monitored the arrival of American forces at Pulupandan, some three to four hours from Silay. Japanese soldiers went to Patag, where the last stronghold of the Japanese Imperial Army fought their last battle against Filipino-American soldiers in the whole Western Visayas region. The Jalandoni house, along with houses in Silay, was preserved.
If you went further south, you would find the Mambukal moun*tain resort spreading over nearly 24 hectares. Warm sulphur springs is reason enough to make the hour-long drive from Bacolod with friends in tow. It would be a good idea to take them to the springs, a natural, not man-made, wonder.
Guests often come to Bago City to visit General Juan Araneta's house-turned-community museum, the Balay ni Tan Juan. It's an impressive structure that houses the round table where President of the Philippine Commonwealth Manuel L. Quezon had dined with his peers. My com*panions and I unwittingly traced the table edges with our fingers, as if we could channel him or anyone else who had dined on that table.
Bago City seems to be the hideaway of talented craftsmen, whose products are sold in the malls where it costs thrice as much. I bought some pure silk scarves at the Japanese-owned OISCA silk farm; watched how coconut twigs and shells were manually glued and how fiberglass was molded into fashionable trays and vases at Tumandok crafts; and observed how Muscovado sugar (raw brown sugar) was produced and packed at Altertrade.
Buenos Aires resort, so named because of the good breeze wafting in that part of the city, has a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool available for rent for only 50 pesos. Don Jorge Araneta, son of the city's revolutionary hero, General Juan A. Araneta, developed the resort in the 1930s. President Manuel L. Quezon sought refuge here after escaping the tunnels of Corregidor during WWII.
Outside the resort and just slightly past the bridge is a small shack where you can have a good cup of native brewed coffee for only six pesos-and it tastes better than commercial brands that you get at the supermarkets. You can have several cups, besides, if you really want to get toxic.
We passed by several sugarcane fields to the left and right of the road on our way back to Bacolod. We tried to avoid trailing behind huge sugarcane trucks fearing the flimsy twine will break and let loose piles and piles of these stalks upon us.
But we didn't think that odd or as hilarious as this tale of a gamefowl handler and his Class A bird. A sabungero had ordered this gamefowl transported from La Carlota to Bacolod to prepare it for an upcoming grand derby. He had the bird flown in by private jet. Things were cool for the bird, and it would have been so also for the handler, except that the sabungero decided he didn't want the bird to get all stressed out and so ordered the handler to take the bus instead. Negrenses today no longer seem as eccen*tric as that. They have freed up their excesses but have held on to their enterprising spirit, optimism, and drive for life*long learning.

Kym Sanchez
www.philippineholidays.com.au

[sydneygrrl]

^^^^^^
Yode, SugarFreak! Mahilig ka gali sa mga "dangerous" women ha! Imagine, ang imo ex NPA! :rock:
I checked out those places to stay you mentioned - may web site man sila gali... They were both good and reasonably priced kag according to my mum centre of the city gid na kuno. Although ang Palmas del mar nga guin mention ni madz is also quite tempting kay lapit sa dagat. Mahilig ko sa tubig eh! We'll see, depende sa amon budget (backpacker's budget lang daan). Pero thanks for the info!

madz I'm coming with my older bro and sis - amon ni nga "journey to our roots" kuno... tell me which places are good nga lagawan kung gab-i ha, from those nga guin mention ni SugarFreak... para kami man maka lagaw lagaw sa June

[kyle@1008]

^^ nice one,..:colgate: the article is good, it's for australia?? Well at least the people down under would get a taste of negros, hopefully they won't think we're all like Rose Lacson

[BYAHILO]

correction lng sa article.. its not 31 ancestral houses but 33 houses, all of them decalred as national historical landmark by the National Historical Institute/


Good morning bacolod!

[kyle@1008]

I love the pictures!! It shows the gentility of negros,.. :colgate:

[sydneygrrl]

Excerpts of the TV interview about her Negrense background
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Andrew Denton: Lang was an extraordinary and very complex man. One of the things he supported was the White Australia Policy (immigration policy that disallowed coloured migrants, a few Australians still hold on to this mindset).Was that ever an issue for you?

Rose Porteous: I told him that, you know, I come from Negros island. And he asked me, "What does 'negros' mean?" I said, "It means 'negritos'." And I said, probably my, you know…The real founders of the islands were little black Pygmies with curly hair and all that. And he just looked at me and said, "You got any blood line?" I said, "Sure. Lots of it, inside me. You would never know," I said. "Mixed blood is the worst blood." And he took it.

Andrew Denton: Did it change his views at all?

Rose Porteous: Maybe it did change his views, you know? I did change a lot of his views in the sense that he realised that you cannot have a policy where human nature is concerned — not a strict policy like that. You've got to bend sometimes. You can't…Impossible. It's like saying, "Andrew — just boys here and girls here." You can't do that, you know? Life isn't meant to be that way.

Andrew Denton: In…Uh, the last few weeks of Lang's life must have been difficult. Uh, on the record there are suggestions that a few weeks before he died he signed a memo saying that he'd have to turn the tap off financially because you wanted too much money. And then, the night before he died, there was an AVO which he'd instructed to be made up to keep you away from him. That's the official record. Now, it all sounds very grim. But in your book, 'A Rose By Any Other Name', in fact, it's a slightly different account, and I wondered if you could read for us just this little passage here, which was the second-last time you spent with Lang.

Rose Porteous: (Examines specified passage) Oh! I don't want to go to court again. I've been through court with this many times.

Andrew Denton: This would take you to court?

Rose Porteous: Yeah. I was taken to court over this. I'm so scared to say anything.

Andrew Denton: After Lang died, the court case went on for a decade with Lang's daughter, Gina. And at its peak, I think there were something like 22 different Supreme Court injunctions you had out against each other. It wasn't just about Lang's money. You were accused of driving him to his grave. In the end, Gina did not win that case, but was it all worth it?

Rose Porteous: It's not certainly nice to be tainted in the light of being a murderess. The last thing you want to do is put a good man's legacy down. And I really mean it. He is a man who made WA on the map, and…there's like…just, all this has been forgotten because two women are fighting over money, brawling about money. It's not money anymore. It's just a question of…It wasn't a question of "Who was it?" It was just a question of, "He got married again," and it was a crime. The only crime I ever did when I came into this country was I married a rich, old man. And when he died, I copped it all.

Andrew Denton: Seldom has this question seemed more appropriate, Rose. Has all the money made you happy?

Rose Porteous: It has not made…It's like what William said. It's…there's some curse to it, you know? And I tell you what, um…I'm not…I'm not aspiring to be the richest woman in Australia or anything at all. They can have it. I don't really give a damn. I just want to live my life the way I live it now. Simple, basic, and once in a while, I get to a show like this, it's nice, you are with nice audience, the people are happy, you're happy. What else in life is there?

Andrew Denton: Do you have a lot of people in your life that you trust?

Rose Porteous: My childhood friends whom I grew up with and who has barely come to me. They all…I get a card from them or I get a call or when I go to Spain, probably, yes, I have my childhood friends. (Rose believes herself to be a mestiza)
Andrew Denton: So when you're here in Australia, are you lonely?

Rose Porteous: I get lonely. I get very, very lonely. Yes. Especially in Perth. I do.

[Smile77]

^^^^
grabe naman migo Madz ang tutor mo sa kanya kay Sydneygrrl...kaya nya yan....:lol:

ang China Town will be rise at Gatuslao St near beside the Capitol. ..lol

ang dami na naming kasama dito ni Bernie, Kyle, Eric! WELCOME agian newbies!:lol:

teka pahabol...we've forgot to congratulates Juicydude, Bossmonkey, Jmok and Smile77, and to those we're not mention congrtas you all...

hey sugar....thanks for the greetings. :) hope i can get some pictures of the new pavillon convention hotel. I passed by mall 888 and they have this new billboard there...i bet its gonna be a new place for shopping coz they'll be selling products coming from china so its gonna be cheaper. :)

[kyle@1008]

^^ well Rose Lacson is truly flamboyant,.. hopefully that stroke of hers, tempered her a bit :colgate:

[madz]

good day everyone!

@sydneygrrl -> nice share especially the article about sugarlandia.. i still remember those days we're playing in the mountains of "bagaso" or "bagasse"..
kahit makati sa balat ok lang.. attending carabaos in the field, etc...
haayy memories...

[SugarFreak]

^^^^^^
Yode, SugarFreak! Mahilig ka gali sa mga "dangerous" women ha! Imagine, ang imo ex NPA! :rock:
I checked out those places to stay you mentioned - may web site man sila gali... They were both good and reasonably priced kag according to my mum centre of the city gid na kuno. Although ang Palmas del mar nga guin mention ni madz is also quite tempting kay lapit sa dagat. Mahilig ko sa tubig eh! We'll see, depende sa amon budget (backpacker's budget lang daan). Pero thanks for the info!

madz I'm coming with my older bro and sis - amon ni nga "journey to our roots" kuno... tell me which places are good nga lagawan kung gab-i ha, from those nga guin mention ni SugarFreak... para kami man maka lagaw lagaw sa June

Enjoy your tour here in our Sugarland! I remember when we’re go to the Bacolod Paraiso Beach sa Pta Taytay dyutayan lang ko nalumos, abi ko na gid amona na lang to ang last ko nga day. Gin kawat pa nila sang mga bogoy ang watch ko nga ginbutang sa sakayan. Hmmm bad trip gid ako sang time nga ato. That’s a life sometimes!

hey sugar....thanks for the greetings. :) hope i can get some pictures of the new pavillon convention hotel. I passed by mall 888 and they have this new billboard there...i bet its gonna be a new place for shopping coz they'll be selling products coming from china so its gonna be cheaper. :)

Ayos! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

ung gab.i sa tanan,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Jmok join ka sa EyeBall namon ha...sa PANAAD!!!

[SugarFreak]

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE CHEERERS

SZs1kuDo-bE

Riverside College and Hospital will be rename soon into a St. Luke. St. Luke ang nanalo daw sa bidding.

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Roadtrip: Let's do the bamboo dance in Cauayan

January 25 | Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Lubay-Lubay Festival portrays and preserve the early culture of Cauayanons in facing adversities, hardships and difficulties as well as abundance, plenty, prosperity and sufficiency, and to foster the spirit of unity, cooperation, camaraderie and thanksgiving especially for the blessings endowed by the Almighty.

MUNICIPALITY of Cauayan-Negros Occidental. I was awaken by the sound of my phone saying 'EXCUSE ME BOSS.YOU HAVE A MESSAGE'.it went on and on since one in the morning. I could not help but read the messages on such a beautiful day; this was no ordinary one as I greeted the sun with a smile on my face. I should, it's my birthday after all. Thanks to the creators of mobile phone, losing one would be like losing an organ in our body.

This IS one of the festival participator in this coming PANAAD FESTIVAL!!!

O8XkQB-xytw

[jmok]

Jmok join ka sa EyeBall namon ha...sa PANAAD!!![/QUOTE]

ill try my best,,,,,,,,:) :) :)

[Smile77]

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE CHEERERS

SZs1kuDo-bE

Riverside College and Hospital will be rename soon into a St. Luke. St. Luke ang nanalo daw sa bidding.

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Roadtrip: Let's do the bamboo dance in Cauayan

January 25 | Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Lubay-Lubay Festival portrays and preserve the early culture of Cauayanons in facing adversities, hardships and difficulties as well as abundance, plenty, prosperity and sufficiency, and to foster the spirit of unity, cooperation, camaraderie and thanksgiving especially for the blessings endowed by the Almighty.

MUNICIPALITY of Cauayan-Negros Occidental. I was awaken by the sound of my phone saying 'EXCUSE ME BOSS.YOU HAVE A MESSAGE'.it went on and on since one in the morning. I could not help but read the messages on such a beautiful day; this was no ordinary one as I greeted the sun with a smile on my face. I should, it's my birthday after all. Thanks to the creators of mobile phone, losing one would be like losing an organ in our body.

This IS one of the festival participator in this coming PANAAD FESTIVAL!!!

O8XkQB-xytw

Sugar, your from riverside?....:)

[BYAHILO]

sino nga st luke ina? as in St. Luke Medical Center of QC?

[JuIcYdUdE22]

people, yuhu update, text me ah, panaad festival? hmmm. pagwa ko sa sub, panaad na dayon. what else. wala ko gabaton bisita
lolx. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[transparo2121]

The St. Joseph's High School Chorus, the only a capella based youth choir in the region and the Ambassadors of Goodwill of St. Joseph School - La Salle Bacolod was formed 3 years ago(2003). Headed by its founders, Mr. Ben Gemina & Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC. One of the objectives of the group is to provide a venue for musical expression and promote artistic excellence, honing young Lasallian talents. For 3 years, the group had excelled in musical arena and received awards and honors both national and local. Recently, the group join the National Competitions for Young Artists(NAMCYA)and adjudged as Champion in the Regional level and Honorable Mention in the National Finals held @ the Cultural Center of the Philippines and recognized as one of the top 4 best youth choirs in the Philippines. The group is ably led by, Mr. Jet P. Estefani, Artistic Director/Conductor & Mrs. Gay A. Campomanes, Moderator/Adviser.

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[transparo2121]

The ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS - Pride of Bacolod & Negros


The St. Joseph's High School Chorus, the only a capella based youth choir in the region and the Ambassadors of Goodwill of St. Joseph School - La Salle Bacolod was formed 3 years ago(2003). Headed by its founders, Mr. Ben Gemina & Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC. One of the objectives of the group is to provide a venue for musical expression and promote artistic excellence, honing young Lasallian talents. For 3 years, the group had excelled in musical arena and received awards and honors both national and local. Recently, the group join the 2005 National Competitions for Young Artists(NAMCYA)and adjudged as Champion in the Regional level and Honorable Mention in the National Finals held @ the Cultural Center of the Philippines and recognized as one of the top 4 best youth choirs in the Philippines. 1st runner up in the 2006 Casino Filipino Hotel Choral Competition - Adult Category. The group is ably led by, Mr. Jet P. Estefani, Artistic Director/Conductor & Mrs. Gay A. Campomanes, Moderator/Adviser.

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[kyle@1008]

^^ welcome @ transparo2121,....

guys we have another newbie..... :colgate:

[BYAHILO]

wow may a capella group na ang st joseph.. and to think nga nag runner up sila sa finals sang NAMCYA? whoa.. not an easy for for a young group.

i can still remember sang elementary ako sa ETCS1 ang amon childrens chir nag national champion sa namcya. pirmi naga regional champion, under the leadership of Madam Lily Cabahug.

neways, welcome mga new members! its great to see nga naga damo na kita diri!

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kyle> nag saylo na ko gali office. ari na ko quezon ave nga site, wala na ko sa ayala ave. , same company. layo layo mag byahe. :(

[JuIcYdUdE22]

The ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS - Pride of Bacolod & Negros


The St. Joseph's High School Chorus, the only a capella based youth choir in the region and the Ambassadors of Goodwill of St. Joseph School - La Salle Bacolod was formed 3 years ago(2003). Headed by its founders, Mr. Ben Gemina & Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC. One of the objectives of the group is to provide a venue for musical expression and promote artistic excellence, honing young Lasallian talents. For 3 years, the group had excelled in musical arena and received awards and honors both national and local. Recently, the group join the 2005 National Competitions for Young Artists(NAMCYA)and adjudged as Champion in the Regional level and Honorable Mention in the National Finals held @ the Cultural Center of the Philippines and recognized as one of the top 4 best youth choirs in the Philippines. 1st runner up in the 2006 Casino Filipino Hotel Choral Competition - Adult Category. The group is ably led by, Mr. Jet P. Estefani, Artistic Director/Conductor & Mrs. Gay A. Campomanes, Moderator/Adviser.

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yup, kag iya sang pax cristi(riverside college ang nagdaog sa chorale contest sa casino im there. kay bro ko gakanta man.)

[jmok]

[QUOTE=ericd001;12331663]wow may a capella group na ang st joseph.. and to think nga nag runner up sila sa finals sang NAMCYA? whoa.. not an easy for for a young group.

i can still remember sang elementary ako sa ETCS1 ang amon childrens chir nag national champion sa namcya. pirmi naga regional champion, under the leadership of Madam Lily Cabahug.

]

so,,,,,ericd001 etcs 1 ka man gle,,,,,,parehaz man ta gle e,,,anu ka ya nga section sang elem if u still remember. ? and wat yer u graduated if u dont mind? hehehe......r u still visiting etcs 1? there are many improvements happened sa skul......btw, thanks for the warm welcome sa mga newbies here.... keep up the good work....AJA BACOLOD!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :) :)

[jmok]

sino nga st luke ina? as in St. Luke Medical Center of QC?


i thought DANDING COJUANGCO had interst to buy the riverside,,,,, and that he will changed the hospital to another name i dont know if its true,,,,...can u confirn this?????

[IMPRESARIO]

^^
Torre confirms sale of Riverside hospital
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

JOAQUIN Torre, currently president of the Riverside Medical Center, Inc. (RMCI) confirmed Monday reports about their family's decision to sell the Riverside Hospital and the Riverside College.Torre, however, denied that financial problem was the reason behind their decision to sell the properties that their father, the late Dr. Pablo O. Torre, had built for almost five decades already.

Moreover, he said all RMCI employees will be retained under a status quo agreement stipulated under contract of sale.

"In due time, we will reveal the reason why we are selling the hospital and the college. But for now, I hope you understand that everything about the negotiation is confidential," Torre told Sun.Star in a phone interview.

But sources who tipped the news about the sale of the Riverside Hospital and College told Sun.Star Monday night that the deal had already been closed for P1.3 billion two weeks ago.

Sources added that it was the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) that won over two other bidders - the Gaisano Group of Companies and Lucio Tan Group of Companies.

YCG reportedly made the highest offer of P1.3 billion compared to Gaisano's P1 billion from the RMCI's original selling price of P1.5 billion for the hospital property alone. YCG owns the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), among other businesses.

Torre, however, clarified that as of this posting, negotiation is still underway.

"Nothing is final yet. But in case the sale pushes through soon, we assured our hospital employees that status quo will prevail," he said. Torre, however, refused to divulge the present number of hospital employees they have right now.

"Too expensive"

Sources said among the reasons that caused the Torres to sell the hospital is its ongoing expansion program that includes the repair and enhancement of the hospital structure and acquisition of the state-of-the art medical equipment.

Among these are the recent establishment of the fully-airconditioned pharmacy building equipped with pneumatic tube system-a carrier technology which guarantees service in second.

"Yet, it never anticipated that with these new developments, it needs to jack up its charges to their patients making the hospital too expensive for ordinary patients," sources added.

Sources also said the recent program of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental in building new hospital in Silay City and the upgrading of district hospitals both in the cities of Kabankalan and Cadiz also contributed to RMCI problems of having potential patients.

"Some opted to be confined, if not in some other private hospitals in Bacolod, at the Teresita Jalandoni Memorial Hospital in Silay or St. Anne Hospital in Cadiz or Kabankalan District Hospital because these government hospitals also have new, clean and sanitized facilities but with minimal charges only," the sources said.

While at the Riverside Hospital, a non-emergency patient is reportedly required to deposit at least P12,000 before confinement which according to sources ordinary people find difficult to raise.

Doctors' side

But RMCI doctors, who requested anonymity when interviewed by Sun.Star said Riverside is not losing. The doctors said the Torres decided to sell the hospital and college so the proceeds will be equally divided among the family members who are mostly living abroad.

"We don't believe that Riverside is losing. In fact, buyers were even attracted to its financial record when they saw that Riverside made a huge payment of their loan from a certain bank," the doctors added.

They said the report about the sale has been rumored since November last year."We already knew about the report but we just ignored it because it really depends on the decision of the Torre family," the doctors disclosed. They said they also learned that the new owner wants to terminate all employees who had served RMCI for over 40 years.

Hardships, sacrifices

The news about the sale of the hospital and college, however, came as a "shocking" story for many in Bacolod.Many are wondering why the Torres are selling the hospital that their father had built.

Riverside Hospital (now Dr.Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital) was built sometime in August 1954.Two years ago, Torre in his message during the RMCI Golden Anniversary, said, "Every time that I look back into the history of Riverside, my heart is filled with pride."

He also said all the hardships and sacrifices of their father paid off adding that it is such a wonderful blessing that they have come this far.Torre was also quoted saying, "I believe the key to the success of RMC is our ability to always look back to our past, and learn from the lessons it provide.
This is our greatest strength for we recognize our beginnings and the hardships endured."

source:
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/02/06/news/torre.confirms.sale.of.riverside.hospital.html
Tuesday, February 06, 2007

[oboi]

^Perhaps my cousin, who is a Torre, can shed light to this. I just have to find her first. :)

[Smile77]

^Perhaps my cousin, who is a Torre, can shed light to this. I just have to find her first. :)

Maybe the reason why they are selling it is because they cant rely it to the next generation if they can keep up what their grand pa started. probably they dont have the desire in running the business and some may lack competence in the field of hospital administration. Riverside is not loosing at all...they just have to play it safe..and they made a brilliant decision. :)

[IMPRESARIO]

^^
yeah,i think thats the reason, most of the family is probably living abroad (US) already, and have no more interest in running the day to day operations of the Hospital.

Selling it to people who are interested in the hospital and who are committed to improve it might be the best desicion indeed for the Torre Family,Bacolod and the entire province.

[oboi]

^^True. Give it to somebody who is keen in running the hospital and the school. Anyway, no matter who owns it as long as they keep it open and continue to serve the public the legacy left my Dr. Pablo O. Torre, Sr. will always be there. Just my personal opinion. No word from any Torre yet... :)

[kyle@1008]

^^ family disputes,.. this has been goin on for a long time,..I wonder if the Henares' would also sell their shares,... I'm more interested to know who the buyer is,..hopefully they could doas well or better in running the company....

[sydneygrrl]

Truth behind the sale of Riverside Hospital, College

THE president of the Riverside Medical Center Inc. (RMCI) clarified Wednesday the issues raised by one of the local dailies in Bacolod City on the possible sale of the Dr. Pablo 0. Torre Sr. Hospital.

In a statement sent to Sun.Star Wednesday, RMCI President Joaquin L. Torre said "we are not denying the fact that we are selling the hospital - if the price is right. However, let it be understood that we are selling the hospital, not because we are cash-strapped or that we cannot meet our obligations to our banks or financial institutions, suppliers, employees and our maintenance costs."

"We are businessmen, first and foremost, with a social conscience. We have granted several hundred scholarships through the years, donated hospital equipment to government clinics and religious organizations, conducted many medico-dental missions with free medicines and granted free hospitalization and free medicines to needy and indigent patients," the statement also read.

According to Torre, the RMCI is in a very sound financial condition "as evidenced by our cash and stock dividends given to our stockholders, through the years. Our return on investments are very favorable and we are considered one of the best hospitals in the country."

Torre added, "Should a sale push through, we will see to our employees' needs.

Our late father's legacy is that we always take care of our employees and we will always stand by them, through thick and thin."

He belied allegations that after the sale of the hospital, the Torre family members will choose to settle abroad.

"This is not our plan. Only two of our brothers have chosen to live and work abroad. The six of us who are here today do not have any intentions of living abroad. We may go on vacations but certainly we will live in Bacolod City," the statement also read.

As for the issue of changing the name of the hospital, this will reportedly be the prerogative of the possible new owners.

"We employ almost 1,000 hardworking individuals. We have 600 in the hospital and over 300 in Riverside College whose dependents of over 5,000 rely on the institution for their sustenance and well-being. The monetary and hospital benefits of all our employees testify to our commitment to the welfare of our employees and their dependents," the statement further read.

"A report expressed that the hospital is very expensive. This is a matter of opinion. When you are buying a Mercedes Benz, will you pay the owner the price of a tricycle?" it also stated.

Torre also pointed out that the RMCI have wards where the charges are minimal.

These wards include the lying in services where patients are charged only P500 for normal deliveries. The amount does not include though the cost of the vaccines for the baby.

"Our social services office attends to scores of mothers weekly, who are attended to by our Medical Social Worker and her staff. Another example is our endoscopy examination for patients suffering from gastro-intestinal diseases.

This process used to cost P2,500.00 but today only P300," the statement read.

Torre also pointed out in the statement that the RMCI have other services which greatly benefits the low-income or underprivileged groups.

"There are instances where the patient may not be able to pay the cost of medicines and hospitalization, they are referred to the Dr. Pablo 0. Torre Foundation Inc. who shoulders a good portion of the cost while the needy patient only pays a minimal amount. This is possible because of the close working relationship between the hospital and our nursing school," he added.

Torre concluded, "We wish to assure all our clientele that the Dr, Pablo 0. Torre Memorial Hospital will continue to grow and improve its services - even with different owners. The goal to provide world-class services and facilities to everyone, regardless of their station in life will continue to be its driving force."

Dr. John Ledesma, a prominent diplomate and fellow of the gastro-enterology field, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the hospital, also said that "the hospital may well be considered as the No.1 hospital in the region and its present facilities is comparable with the best hospitals in the country."

"To the best of my knowledge, there are only two hospitals in Metro Manila who have better facilities. To the hospital's credit, many of the physicians in this hospital do not charge any consultation fees to indigent patients and even give out free medicines," he also said.

Sunstar Bacolod
(February 8, 2007 issue)

[Sinjin P.]

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Bacolod City is a city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. It is the capital and largest city of Negros Occidental. It is best known for its Maskara Festival, held during the month of October. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 429,076 people in 87,441 households. The city is nicknamed the "City of Smiles".

It is bordered by Talisay City to the north, the municipality of Murcia to the east, Bago City to the southwest, and by the Guimaras Strait to the west. The coordinates of Bacolod are 10°40?16?N, 122°56?28?E.

Bacolod is a major seaport and has daily ferry trips to Iloilo City. Bacolod is 20 hours from Manila by boat and 7 hours from Cebu City by boat. Bacolod Domestic Airport is located 4 kilometers away from the city's downtown area. Bacolod is 50 minutes from Manila by plane and 30 minutes from Cebu City by plane.

Bacolod City is the cleanest and greenest and the most livable city in the Philippines. It serves as the entrance of the sugar-rich cities and towns of the province. Visitor's facilities abound, modern means of in-land transport can take guests for business or leisure to any point in the island of Negros.

The climate in Bacolod City is generally pleasant. Dry season is from December to May while the rainy season, like in other parts of the Philippines, is from June to November. Average temperature is 26 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Welcome to Bacolod City - the Cleanest and Greenest and the Most Livable City in the Philippines. The capital of the Province of Negros Occidental which is the Sugarbowl of the Philippines. Bacolod City serves as the entrance of the sugar-rich cities and towns of the Province. Visitor's facilities abound, modern means of in-land transport can take guests for business or leisure to any point in the island of Negros.

Bacolod will charm you with the genuine warmth and hospitality of her people in harmony with their lilting melodious accent. The Bacoleños will delight you with food and cuisine that is as vigorous yet as subtle as the legendary Ilonggo gentility and taste for the good life.

Kari Kamo sa Bacolod!

Why Bacolod is your destination


A Stable peace and order condition where incidence of crime is low, there is high police visibility and a crime solution of 97%.


Effective maintenance of clean and green surroundings as evidenced by a HALL OF FAME AWARD as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines.


Low percentage of illegal settlers.


Upbeat local economy and unlimited opportunities for trade and investments because the city is home to a high percentage of the Philippines' top 20 corporations;


Intensified initiatives towards agri-based diversification like the production of food items, muscovado sugar, organic fertilizers, light farm equipment and home decor;


Inexpensive cost of doing business with numerous amenities, facilities and available opportunities;


A systematic traffic planning that offers the luxury of driving through wide roads in a highly urbanized center;


Greatly improved accessibility through an airport that connects the city to Manila 6 times daily through 3 major airlines and a seaport for large cargo and passenger vessels in addition to the fast sea crafts cruising the waters between Iloilo and Bacolod.


Strong involvement and partnership between the government and various private stakeholders plus that legendary hospitality and cuisine that make Bacolod City an ideal place to visit, to work and much more to live in this lifetime.


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CLEANEST AND GREENEST HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY,
MOST COMPETITIVE & LIVABLE MID-SIZED CITY AND
HOME OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS MASSKARA FESTIVAL.



http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon26.jpgLOCATION. BACOLOD CITY is in the north-western coast of the Province of Negros Occidental which is in the Visayan Islands, Philippines. It is bounded in the north west by the cities of Talisay; in the north east by Silay and Victorias; in the east and south west by the town of Murcia; in the south west by the City of Bago; and in the west by Guimaras Strait.
It has the total land area of 16,171,007 hectares or 161.45 sq. km excluding straits and bodies of water. It is accessible by sea through the ports of Banago, the Reclamation area and the port of Pulupandan.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon19.jpg GETTING THERE. Some 300 statute miles from Manila, the main gateway and capital of the country, Bacolod is only 55-minute flight by plane or a 20-hour leisurely cruise on board any of the luxury vessels of Negros Navigation and WG&A Super Ferry. From Cebu City, Bacolod is a mere 20-minute flight. For the more adventurous traveller, Bacolod is a 7-hour land and sea travel through scenic areas of northern Negros to Cebu City or vice versa.
The Bacolod airport is approximately four (4) kilometers away from the city proper.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon20.jpg CLIMATE. Bacolod City has 2 pronounced seasons, wet and dry. The rainy season starts from May to January with heavy rains occurring during the months of August and September. Dry season starts from the month of February up to the last week of April. December and January are the coldest months while April is the warmest.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon21.jpg POPULATION.The National Statistics Office (NSO) revealed that the city population has reached 429,076 as of year 2000 survey. Bacolod City population comprises approximately 25% of the total population of the Province of Negros Occidental.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon22.jpg LANGUAGE/DIALECTS. Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) is the major dialect spoken in Bacolod City. English and Tagalog are also widely spoken and understood especially in the urban areas.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon23.jpg CURRENCY/CREDIT CARDS.Most foreign currencies can be changed in the banks. Major credit cards are accepted at hotels, shops, and restaurants.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon24.jpg COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. International direct dialing, telex, facsimile, world-wide express delivery, postal service and telegraph service are available. Cellular phones are widely used. Pagers, info calls, email, and internets are also available.

ELECTRICITY. Most areas are supplied with 220 volts and 110 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat prongs is the norm, but pack a universal adaptor to be safe.

WATER. Water is potable. Bottled mineral water is available in supermarkets, groceries, hotels, restaurants and in almost all eating establishments.

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/icon25.jpg GETTING AROUND.
Modern air-conditioned taxis are numerous in the city. Public utility jeepneys are common modes of transport within the city. There are four (4) major jeepneys routes: Banago-Libertad, Mandalagan-Libertad, Bata-Libertad, Shopping-Libertad routes.
Buses and jeepneys provide service for intertown travel. Car rental services are available with rates depending on the vehicle used and distance traveled. Information for car rental services are available at most hotels' front desk.


P H O T O G A L L E R Y I

Provincial Capitol Building / Provincial Park and Lagoon
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Panaad Park and Stadium
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Supercat Fast Ferry, BREDCO Port, Bacolod City
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Manokan Country, Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
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Group K Entertainment
Tangub, Bacolod City
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La Consolacion College
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Gaisano City Mall
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Bacolod Airport
Singcang, Bacolod City
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Negros Navigation
Banago Port, Bacolod City
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Philippine National Bank
Lacson St., Bacolod City
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Bacolod City Hall
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BS Aquino Drive, Bacolod City
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P H O T O G A L L E R Y II

Pahanocoy Pottery
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Casino Filipino Hotel
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Singcang, Bacolod City
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Sugarland Hotel
Singcang, Bacolod City
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Bethany Court Town House, Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City
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Negros Museum
South Capitol Road, Bacolod City
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Robinson's Place
Mandalagan, Bacolod City
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Palmas del Mar - Village & Beach Club
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Coca Cola Bottling Company, Mansilingan, Bacolod City
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Bacolod Convention Plaza Hotel, Bacolod City
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Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club Inc.
Barangay Bata, Bacolod City
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P H O T O G A L L E R Y III

San Miguel Beer Brewery, Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City
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L' Fisher Hotel, Lacson St., Bacolod City
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Luzuriaga Street, Bacolod City
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Bargain Square Mall, Bacolod City
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Barquillos making
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Luzuriaga - Araneta Streets, Bacolod City
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Bacolod Plaza Bandstand and Gazebo - Right at the Center of Bacolod Public Plaza, the bandstand was constructed in 1927 to complement to weekend cultural activities of the early Bacoleños. Names of world-famous composers like Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Wagner circle the sides of the roofing, attesting to the early Bacolodnon's familiarity with European Culture.
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Bells of San Sebastian - The centennial bells of San Sebastian were brought down from their place in the belfry and mounted at the right side of the churchyard in 1976, the 100th year anniversary of the Cathedral. Large Bell donated 1866 by Fr. Mariano Avila , Bacolod Parish Priest (1963-1871). Small Bell installed 1890 by Fr. Mariano Ferrero, Recollect Parish Priest of Bacolod.
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Top Harbor International, Inc.
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
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Bob's Restaurant
BS Aquino North Drive, Bacolod City
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P H O T O G A L L E R Y IV

The Palisades Subdivision, S. Gonzaga Avenue, Brgy, Estefania, Bacolod City
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Land Bank of the Philippines
Gatuslao St., Bacolod City
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Plaza Mart City Mall, Bacolod City
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Limmans Centre, Luzuriaga-Araneta Sts., Bacolod City
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BCG Computers, Lopez Jaena St., Bacolod City.
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Dr. Pablo O. Torre Pharmacy Laboratory / Medical Arts Building
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Circle Inn - Lopez Jaena St., Bacolod City
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Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
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Centroplex Mall, Gonzaga St., Bacolod City
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Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc.
South Capitol Road, Bacolod City
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P H O T O G A L L E R Y V

Dr. Pablo O Torre Memorial Hospital
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Forest and Native Products -Bacolod Central Market
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Development Bank of the Philippines
Lacson St., Bacolod City
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St. John's Institute
Hilado St., Bacolod City
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La Consolacion College - HRM & TOURISM CENTER
Quezon Avenue, Bacolod City
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Celine Homes
Bacolod City
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Lopues Mandalagan
Bacolod City
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BO's Coffee Club
Piazza Sorrento, Lacson St., Bacolod City
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Krua Thai, Authentic Thai Cuisine
Piazza Sorrento, Lacson St., Bacolod City
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Piazza Sorrento
Lacson St., Bacolod City
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P H O T O G A L L E R Y VI

Masskara Festival
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Map of Bacolod

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SM City Bacolod

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YOU'RE WELCOME TO

BACOLOD AND NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

THREAD#9

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Their prom night

LA VIDA NEGRENSE
All the guests came dressed to the nines, sparkling with heirloom jewelries. Dubbed "Night of the Stars" as the children of Negros began the night with style as they entered L'Fisher Hotel and trod on red carpet

Prepared to perfection by the students, under the guidance of their parents, it was a night worth remembering, and said to be one of the most unforgettable and impressive prom nights of La Salle. The ballroom of the hotel was a sight to behold, showing Hollywood grandeur! Hosted by Mel Yanson and Mike Poblador, the prom featured Swing, Reggae and Samba dance numbers, which easily replaced the conventional Waltz. In this prom, the young men and women were all considered Prom Kings and Queens, with each of them receiving an "Oscar Trophy," a lifetime memento of their night. Seen busy helping out was the working committee composed of the mothers of the students, headed by Emily Yanson-Ramos, mom of batch governor Ina Ramos and secretary-treasurer Ica Ramos, and Ginette Yanson-Dumancas.

Also present was Tippin Gonzaga, daughter of former Bacolod Mayor Rematche Parreño in full support for her son, Luigi Amadeus Parreño Gonzaga, whose gorgeous date was Angela de los Santos, granddaughter of former Isabela Mayor Jose Moises.
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RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Making Technology a Partner in Healing

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{Riverside Satellite Services center at the Lopue's Annex}

Recognizing technology as a partner in giving efficient, accurate and fast medical services, Riverside Medical Center (Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital) has acquired the latest state-of-the-art equipment, making quality health-care available and accessible to Negrenses. "We are on the era where modern technology is truly a partner in giving efficient, accurate an fast medical services to our fellow Bacolodnons and Negrenses.

Riverside is also recording a first in Bacolod City hospital care when it opens its satellite services center at the Lopue's Annex in Mandalagan, Bacolod. Basic health services, including facilities for laboratory tests, an Outpatient Department with Consultation Clinics, X-ray and ECG services as well as a Pharmacy will be available at the center, which Torre envisions to be of service to residents of the northern-side of Bacolod. Among the guests at the inauguration on May 29 will be Spanish Ambassador Ignacio Sagaz Temprano.

The first of the series of extension services that Riverside is set to implement, the satellite center in Mandalagan will offer the same outpatient rates like in the hospital and will also recognize senior citizen discounts.
Torre has also introduced Riverside's paradigm shift that promotes hospitality care as a basic complement to hospital care. Riverside is a people's hospital "we want to make our hospital smell and look like a hotel".
But while Riverside boasts of top-of-the-line technology that makes it a center for wellness that is at par with the best medical centers in the country, it also offers package deals for surgery and OB-GYNE. "We are re-engineering the hospital and offering the best technology and at the same time make it more affordable to the public".

Riverside marked a first in Philippine hospital care when it adapted the pneumatic tube system that ensures the fast and efficient transport of medicine and laboratory specimen to the different areas in the hospital.
What many people don't know about Riverside is that riverside is that it has many firsts in Western Visayas and in the Philippines.

The hospital has also adapted a scanning system on doctor's prescriptions to hasten the release of medicines from the pharmacy. "We are lessening human error with our system".

Two of the latest in Riverside's wide array of top-of-the-line equipment at the Imaging Sciences department are the Helical CT Scan and the Sonial Vision 80. The Helical CT Scan makes images by spirally scanning x-rays. It can reveal three dimensional images and get 3D CT angiograms as well as perform ordinary horizontal images like an ordinary CT scan.

The laboratory is also equipped with a fully-automated Sysmex Coagulation machine which determines clotting factors for prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin and thrombin time. The hospital is also set to implement the laboratory information system solution that will integrate machines in the laboratory. The Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory also has the HDI 5000 Ultrasound Sono CT and the HDI 4000 Ultrasound System, which allows, among others, live viewing of the fetus inside the womb. The HDI 5000 Ultrasound Sono CT, meanwhile, can do multidisciplinary cardiovascular procedure and is capable of rendering 2D Echo with Color Doppler Stress Echo, among others.

Riverside has also revolutionized its radiology department with the acquisition of the Fuji Computed Radiography that offers better diagnostic quality than conventional film and screen methods. The dialysis center has been spruced-up with state-of-the-art machines, although the price for treatment has gone more than 50 percent down compared to six years ago.

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nalingaw gid ako. hehehee

[kyle@1008]

Negros Trivia

the province and its people, to the nation and the world

Province with Most Cities
As of 2005, Negros Occidental in Western Visayas had 13 cities, 19 municipalities and 661 barangays.

The first Miss International (1961), Maria Stella Marquez Zawadsky of Colombia, married Filipino millionaire, Jorge Araneta of Bago city, Negros Occidental

Rafael Salas born in bago city, Negros Occidental was the first UN under-secretary general and executive director of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities
He also served as Executive Secretary under President Marcos , and Vice-President of the International Conference on Human Rights, held in Teheran in April-May 1968, a nature and eco-park is named after him in his hometown of Bago.

A Filipino was Declared Emperor
In 1926, Florencio Intrencherado was proclaimed emperor of Negros Occidental province.

In the late 1800s Negros declared a sovereign republic, after the famous Al cinco de noviembre revolt, it was shortlived, the government of negros later made a decision to join the american commonwealth.

Before Lea Salonga, Conchita Gaston of Silay City was the first Filipina to conquer New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, she is considered to be the first and last soprano of great renown the country had…

Incidentally Lea Salonga’s mother, Ligaya Salonga hails from Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, making her half-negrense

In Sta. Clara Subdivision Chapel at Mandalagan (referred to as Bacolod's Forbes Park). On the central wall of the altar is a mural mosaic of a native Madonna in tapis carrying a Child Jesus with rosary, done in capiz-shell squares of varying sizes. Is the only one of it’s kind in the world.

That and all the other mosaics and statuary of the Stations of the Cross, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Virgin of Guadalupe, the St. Joseph, the San Lorenzo Ruiz, and even the altar table are done in 95,000 squares of capiz shell in the 32 shades found off the Negros coast

The Luzurriaga family cemetery in Bacolod, has been placed in Ripley’s Believe it or not and the Guinness Book of world record, for being the only cemetery in the world that is in the middle of a highway.

Silay City, 14 km from Bacolod or a 20-minute ride away, is known as the Paris of the South for its 31 ancestral houses identified by the NHI. It is the hometown of National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, opera singer Conchita Gaston, culture writer Doreen Gamboa Fernandez, Celia Diaz Laurel, Sen. Jose Locsin.



Silay's most famous landmark is the Church of San Diego, with its Romanesque architecture, silver dome and big clock. Even El Ideal Bakery itself is part of the Negrense cultural heritage - the Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House, declared a heritage structure in 1993 by the NHI.

Victorias Milling Company, In Victorias City , Negros Occidental sitting on 7,000 hectares of land is the World’s Largest Integrated Sugar Mill, the site includes several subdividons, a golf course, schools , colleges and a chapel which contains the world famous angry Christ mural which has graced the cover of Time Magazine and various international publications

Mansueto ("Onyok") Velasco (born June 26, 1972) is a Filipino boxer from Bago City, Negros Occidental. He competed in the Men's 48 kg (light-flyweight) category at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and took home the silver medal, the Philippines' only medal of the games.

His twin brother Roel Velasco, is the winner of the Olympic bronze in the 1992 Summer Olympics, who is also a light-flyweight

Gemma Teresa Guerrero Cruz Araneta is the first Philippine delegate to win the Miss International title in the pageant's fifth edition in Long Beach, California in 1964. She is also the first Filipina to win an international beauty pageant tilt. Is a member of the Araneta Clan of Bago city, Negros occidental

Peque Gallaga is a multi-awarded Filipino filmmaker. His most significant achievement in film is "Oro, Plata, Mata", which he directed after winning a scripwriting contest sponsored by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. He has received an award from the International Film Festival of Flanders-Ghent, Belgium in 1983; a Special Jury Award from the Manila International Film Festival; and the 2004 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining. He lives with his wife Madie in Bacolod City, where he is also the Artist in Residence at the University of St. La Salle (USLS)

Leandro V. Locsin (1928-1994) considered the greatest Filipino Architect, , and Interior Designer, known for his use of concrete and simplistic design in his various projects. An avid collector, he was fond of modern painting and Chinese ceramics. He was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 1990 by President Corazon C. Aquino. He also designed the largest occupied palace in the world, the Istana nurul Iman Home of the Sultan of Brunei

Negrense Mansions are legendary, and have been used as backgrounds for, not just any movie, but for some of the best films ever produce by Philippine cinema such as Lino Brocka's "Gumising Ka, Maruja" and Negrense Peque Gallaga's "Oro Plata Mata."


The Jose Garcia Montelibano Gallery of International Folk Arts and Toys, located in the Negros Museumis touted as the biggest toy gallery in the country. It has 22,400 items ranging from dolls from all over the world to national costumes and playhouses

Negros Occidental, is the only place in the philippines which still has authentic steam locomotives, hailing from the spanish era..

McDonald's Lacson, In bacolod city, is the largest , most expensive, and even hailed best designed fast-food branch in the philippines,.. it is also the only mcdonalds which sells Mc milkshake in the country. The McCafe store atached to it, is the first branch to open outside metro manila

In 2005, Bacolod City Co-hosted the 2005 southeast asian games, together withe Cebu and Manila

In 2006 Bacolod city hosted another international sports event, with the ASEAN football qualifiers.

Bacolod is considered to be the cleanest, greenest and most livable city in the philippines

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Bacolod the bountiful

By Constantino Tejero
Inquirer
Last updated 01:17am (Mla time) 03/25/2007

MANILA, Philippines - The fabulous wealth of the fabled island of Negros has its source in its basically volcanic soil, which is ideal for agriculture, says a tourism guide. Eighty percent of its arable land is cultivated.

With the collapse of the textile industry in Iloilo in the 19th century, there was mass migration and movement of capital as the Ilongo elite flocked to this neighboring island across Panay Gulf and fueled the sugar industry.

Touted as the new frontier, the island also attracted Spaniards from Spain and Manila, the French, and people from the neighboring provinces of Cebu, Bohol and Antique. But what are now known as the Negrense hacenderos (sugar barons) are largely from Iloilo in origin or ancestry.

Those migrants from Panay infused not only capital into the booming industry of Negros but also brought along their culture, from cuisine to traditional crafts, language, music, dance. This is evident even to virtual outsiders who can hardly distinguish people from Iloilo from those of Bacolod yet can readily differentiate the Ilongos from their nearest neighbors in Panay (Capiz, Aklan and Antique).

Visitors may want to imbibe of Negrense culture after the Holy Week, when Panaad sa Negros festival will be celebrated in Bacolod on April 9-17. The city, entry point and capital of Negros Occidental, is 50 minutes by plane or 18 hours by fast ferryboat from Manila.

Phenomenal growth

Bacolod is a relatively young city. The island called Buglas was discovered by Spanish explorers and divided into encomiendas (Spanish colonial settlements) in the late 16th century, but it was not until the mid-19th century that the province experienced a phenomenal growth. Bacolod was then a small village along Magsungay River.

Says the guide: "The expansion of the sugar industry in the 1850s and the opening of the Suez Canal flooded Bacolod with European fineries and artworks. Baroque churches and sprawling mansions rose across the Negros landscape, and Spanish culture flowered in the tropics. Evidence of this can be seen in the downtown San Sebastian Church and in the ancestral homes of the Locsins, Lizareses, Aranetas, Gastons, Lacsons and other old families in Talisay, Silay and Bago."

A good way to start one's cultural tour is a visit to the Negros Museum, a neoclassic building on Gatuslao Street formerly occupied by the Ministry of Agriculture and converted by the Negros Cultural Foundation into a museum that houses not antiquities but stories of the Negrense.

Leisure and labor

Upstairs are displayed in dioramas, murals and archival materials the lifestyles of Negros' pygmy aborigines, pre-Hispanic natives, hacenderos and sacadas; models of the molino de sangre (primitive sugar mill producing muscovado), sugar-production laboratory, the typical plantation house; an archive of the hacendero's affairs; lines from folk songs inscribed on swathes of sheer fabric, such as "Ay, ay, Pagkakapoy!" (sung by the bone-weary sacadas) and "Dandansoy" (the original love song composed by Augorio Abeto in the 1930s).

One hall is divided into sections showcasing foreign influences on the natives: Spanish, American, British, Chinese, Japanese. The Spanish section has a photo of La Iglesia de Nuestra Sra. de Magdalena de Hinigaran, built in 1858, the oldest church on the island.

The American section has a locomotive which used to transport sugarcanes from the field to the sugar central. The Japanese section has design photos showing the influence of the Japanese garden and bathhouse in the construction of the Mambucal Summer Resort.

Artworks and artifacts

On the lobby is an authentic batil (small ferryboat) laden with barter goods from Iloilo. There's also a photo of the first airline in the country, the Iloilo-Negros Air Co., which the Aranetas, Lizareses, Santoses and Lopezes started operating in 1936.

In another room are heirloom pieces consisting of the three kinds of fan (silk, feather and ivory) respectively wielded by the doña according to the occasion; a 150-year-old dress of piña-jusi from the Montinola Silos family; mementos from the Kahirup Ball that Ilongos and Negrenses annually held in Manila Hotel before martial law; pictures of that legendary Negrense beauty, Susan Magalona.

There is a scale model of the original Luzuriaga Mansion, now the old City Hall. There is also a footnoted picture of Farmacia Locsin in Silay, where the Republica Cantonal de Negros was declared in 1899 by the revolutionaries with Gen. Aniceto Lacson as presidente - a republic that lasted for three months.

Downstairs is a gallery for changing exhibits, at this time showing artworks by Negrense artists Lino Severino, Jess Ayco, Larry Tronco and Eliazar Santiago. One hallway is adorned with photographs of the 54 churches built by the Augustinian Recollects in Negros.

Near the museum shop is the Jose Garcia Montelibano Gallery of International Folk Arts and Toys, a mazelike room touted as the biggest toy gallery in the country. It has 22,400 items ranging from dolls from all over the world to national costumes and playhouses. Museum assistant curator Raymond Bayot says it takes them two weeks to clean the pieces.

Culture high and low

The house of Bamboo Tonogbanua, an art instructor at La Consolacion College, has a similar display called Christmas Village, a roomful of kinetic miniatures celebrating Yuletide in snow country. Culture snobs may dismiss such as kitsch, but, really, it does not fail to impress.

Tonogbanua also has an impressive collection of artworks by the so-called Black Artists in Asia - Nunelucio Alvarado, Charlie Co, Dennis Ascalon.

Another epitome of folk art that doesn't fail to impress is the chapel in Sta. Clara Subdivision at Mandalagan (referred to as Bacolod's Forbes Park). On the central wall of the altar is a mural mosaic of a native Madonna in tapis carrying a Child Jesus with rosary, done in capiz-shell squares of varying sizes.

That and all the other mosaics and statuary of the Stations of the Cross, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Virgin of Guadalupe, the St. Joseph, the San Lorenzo Ruiz, and even the altar table are done in 95,000 squares of capiz shell in the 32 shades found off the Negros coast.

Barangay sang Virgen Chapel was designed by Norman Campos. The mural mosaic was created by Leticia Ledesma.

The rich and the famous

Trying to resist the flux of time and the vicissitudes of fortune are the hulking edifices dotting the Negros landscape, foremost of which are the heritage structures of Talisay and Silay.

Many of these mansions, such as the Aniceto Lacson House, also known as the Claparols Mansion, in Talisay, 7 km from Bacolod, may be crumbling now, but they have been duly recorded in films such as Lino Brocka's "Gumising Ka, Maruja" and Negrense Peque Gallaga's "Oro Plata Mata."

Balay ni Tana Dicang, or the Lizares Mansion, also in Talisay, shows a similar decrepitude, and the saddest part is, it hasn't been declared a heritage structure by the National Historical Institute yet.

And it contains treasures: Art Nouveau rosette wall ventilation of tindalo; Moorish window patterns; an angel of molave retrieved from the family cemetery and now guarding the stairway's descando(landing); Placido Mapa's desk; artworks, including early drawings by National Artist Arturo Luz.

Silay City, 14 km from Bacolod or a 20-minute ride away, is known as the Paris of the South for its 31 ancestral houses identified by the NHI. It is the hometown of National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, opera singer Conchita Gaston, culture writer Doreen Gamboa Fernandez, Celia Diaz Laurel, Sen. Jose Locsin.

Silay's most famous landmark is the Church of San Diego, with its Romanesque architecture, silver dome and big clock. Even El Ideal Bakery itself is part of the Negrense cultural heritage - the Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House, declared a heritage structure in 1993 by the NHI.

Living the good life

The Bernardino Jalandoni Museum, often referred to as the Pink House, was declared by the NHI as Silay's first National Historical Landmark. About 90 percent of the existing structure is still the original, from its ceiling of embossed metal sheets from Hamburg to its calado ventilation.

In the kitchen is a primitive refrigerator of hardwood lined with metal. In those days, 10 pounds of ice, brought by steamboats from Massachusetts, was delivered daily to the household for P5 a month (equivalent to P3,500 today).

On the stairway's caeda is a hardwood rack for hats and canes, carved in the form of the Mexican eagle. There is a 1910 rotary telephone at the top of the stairs.

The lampshade in the sala is of Baccarat crystal. The chamber pot in the bedroom is of precious porcelain from Europe.

There is, of course, the much-written-about Balay Negrense, the Don Victor Gaston Ancestral House, which was converted into Negros' first lifestyle museum in 1990, showcasing how sugar planters lived at the turn of the 20th century.

Enter this domain and see that those Negrense hacenderos weren't just boasting of their wealth. Why, they actually lived it.

[SugarFreak]

Miss Teen pageant night set

The Pageant Night of the Miss Teen Philippines Western Visayas contest will be held Friday at the University of St. La Salle, in Bacolod City.

Now on its fourth year, the event is aimed at identifying a confident, intelligent and talented spokesperson to represent the youth of Region 6 in the Miss Teen Philippines international to be held in Manila on May 10.

Regional pageants are also being held in Davao, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Naga, Pampanga, Laguna and Metro Manila. Ticket inquiries may be made at the I and B Travel Office at Luzuriaga Street, in Bacolod or at Tel. Nos. 433-9745 or 0916-494-3847. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/26/people.htm)

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Investing in IT seminar slated

The Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Occidental said in a press release that Intel Technologies Inc. will hold a seminar on investing in Information Technology for entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs on March 30, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the L' Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.

The Business Advantage Seminar will be conducted for free and participants will have a chance to win a Personal Computer with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor-Based.

Those who wish for more information may call the DTI at 433-0250 or 708-2423. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/27/businessnews3.htm)

[SugarFreak]

nalingaw gid ako. hehehee

Bro Diin ka sa Bacolod? Alijis or Mansilingan? ako paggwa ko man sa Hillside Subdivision in Mansilingan Panaad naman dayon. Excited naku sa Panaad, kalayo paman to galing.

The ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS - Pride of Bacolod & Negros


The St. Joseph's High School Chorus, the only a capella based youth choir in the region and the Ambassadors of Goodwill of St. Joseph School - La Salle Bacolod was formed 3 years ago(2003). Headed by its founders, Mr. Ben Gemina & Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC. One of the objectives of the group is to provide a venue for musical expression and promote artistic excellence, honing young Lasallian talents. For 3 years, the group had excelled in musical arena and received awards and honors both national and local. Recently, the group join the 2005 National Competitions for Young Artists(NAMCYA)and adjudged as Champion in the Regional level and Honorable Mention in the National Finals held @ the Cultural Center of the Philippines and recognized as one of the top 4 best youth choirs in the Philippines. 1st runner up in the 2006 Casino Filipino Hotel Choral Competition - Adult Category. The group is ably led by, Mr. Jet P. Estefani, Artistic Director/Conductor & Mrs. Gay A. Campomanes, Moderator/Adviser.

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Bro para ma direct view ang picture posting mo dito sa thread just select the 3rd link or the IMG Code in your photobucket pictures uploaded then copy paste. Don’t forget of your Username & Password ha. Btw, this is our new thread, the thread # 8 has already full but you can also view and read it only in the Archieve link category @ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=760 . enjoy your browsing here! I'll PM you here or in a YM if ara naku da sa Bacolod.

[jmok]

hi....
maayong gab.i sa tanan

thread 9 na gle....hehehee,,,
nice pix..btw, bago lng mi abot halin mambukal hhehehehee
kapoy gani,,,

[SugarFreak]

FFCCCII donates 15 school buildings
March 13, 2007

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Carlos Javellana, Amity Club chairman emeritus and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. over-all chairman and director, led ground-breaking ceremonies for the construction of 15 school buildings worth P4.5 million yesterday.

Leonardia said each building will have two classrooms and a comfort room and will amount to P350,000, a City Hall press release said.

All expenses will be shouldered by the FFCCCII, but, if needed, the city will give a counterpart, Leonardia said, adding that he hopes the school houses will be operational by next year. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/13/topstory8.htm)

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IN LA CASTELLANA
Groundbreaking held for school building
March 26, 2007

Rep. Ignacio Arroyo Jr. (Neg. Occ., 5th district) stressed the importance of providing conducive environment to school children as he led the groundbreaking of the construction of a school building at the Don Felix Robles Elementary School in La Castellana recently, a press release from his office said.

Arroyo said the construction of the school building is part of his educational program that addresses the lack of classrooms, especially in remote areas in his district. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/26/people.htm)

[SugarFreak]

P47M Isabela hospital now open
March 29, 2007

The P47.8-million Ignacio Lacson Arroyo Sr. Memorial District Hospital in Isabela, Negros Occidental is now ready for use, Rep. Ignacio Arroyo Jr. (Neg. Occ., 5th district) said yesterday, adding that P15 million worth of hospital equipment is also expected to arrive soon.

The 50-bed hospital, which will cater to the health needs of the 5th district residents and neighboring areas, is also expected to decongest patients at the provincial hospital in Silay City. The provincial government of Negros Occidental had provided a counterpart of P22.8 million to the P25 million allocated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the construction of the secondary hospital in Isabela.

Governor Joseph Marañon said the new hospital in Isabela will compliment other secondary hospitals, such as those in the cities of Kabankalan and Cadiz. Marañon added that they will also upgrade hospitals in other areas of Negros Occidental.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental yesterday granted Marañon authority to sign the memorandum of agreement to be entered into between the provincial government and the Department of Health, in relations to the upgrading of the Vicente Gustilo Memorial District Hospital in Escalante City, of P1.6 million.

Dr. Melvin Ybanez, Isabela vice-mayor, said the old Isabela Hospital will be converted into a transient quarters for watchers of patients confined at the Ignacio Arroyo Sr. Memorial District Hospital, who will be stranded in the town. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/29/topstory7.htm)

[Angelie]

Hi everyone!

I'am Angelie. I am new to this forum... after browsing (accidentally) di na ako naghulat pa..nagregister ko dayon.. nalingaw man ako abi. I hope i will all see those pictures posted here and eventually experience the warmth of my fellow Negrenses pagbalik ko dira.... excited na ako..maybe after the Lent ara ko da...

At least through this forum...indi ko mapalayo gid sa akon tinubuang lupa...
i'll be kept updated and will not miss any fun there in Bacolod. (Although taga Bago City gid ko ya...indi maligar Bacolod man ang akon hang-out during my college days)...

Regards to everyone and congrats for doing this forum exciting and fun...
More power to all the post masters diri! TWO THUMBS UP AKO SA INYO!!!

[sydneygrrl]

Hi everyone!

I'am Angelie. I am new to this forum... after browsing (accidentally) di na ako naghulat pa..nagregister ko dayon.. nalingaw man ako abi. I hope i will all see those pictures posted here and eventually experience the warmth of my fellow Negrenses pagbalik ko dira.... excited na ako..maybe after the Lent ara ko da...

At least through this forum...indi ko mapalayo gid sa akon tinubuang lupa...
i'll be kept updated and will not miss any fun there in Bacolod. (Although taga Bago City gid ko ya...indi maligar Bacolod man ang akon hang-out during my college days)...

Regards to everyone and congrats for doing this forum exciting and fun...
More power to all the post masters diri! TWO THUMBS UP AKO SA INYO!!!


Hey! Welcome Angelie....:banana:

[SugarFreak]

^^ Welcome ANGELIE!!!

you can read our other bacolod thread at the archieve link category at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=760 , enjoy here!!!:lol:

[kyle@1008]

welcome angelie.... this is so cool , another one.. :colgate:

[TJ]

FFCCCII donates 15 school buildings
March 13, 2007

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Carlos Javellana, Amity Club chairman emeritus and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. over-all chairman and director, led ground-breaking ceremonies for the construction of 15 school buildings worth P4.5 million yesterday.

Leonardia said each building will have two classrooms and a comfort room and will amount to P350,000, a City Hall press release said.

All expenses will be shouldered by the FFCCCII, but, if needed, the city will give a counterpart, Leonardia said, adding that he hopes the school houses will be operational by next year. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/13/topstory8.htm)

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IN LA CASTELLANA
Groundbreaking held for school building
March 26, 2007

Rep. Ignacio Arroyo Jr. (Neg. Occ., 5th district) stressed the importance of providing conducive environment to school children as he led the groundbreaking of the construction of a school building at the Don Felix Robles Elementary School in La Castellana recently, a press release from his office said.

Arroyo said the construction of the school building is part of his educational program that addresses the lack of classrooms, especially in remote areas in his district. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/26/people.htm)


Just imagine if our local government and officials are given this task, they would ask probably 20-50 times that amount of funds for the project... 100's of millions instantly straight into their pockets.. :cheers:

[transparo2121]

ako??? BBB Galo Avenue, Brgy 23 ,Bacolod City ko ya.....im not from mansilingan kag alijis...hehehehehehe! Im Jet Estefani ah.....22 na...turning 23 dis coming april 3..heheheheh!

[Angelie]

Thanks kyle, sydney and sugar.... keep posting guys..... adventure ko sa Bacolod by April ah. i know i'll be amazed when i get there... diri pa lg sa forum excited na ko magpuli!!!

[SugarFreak]

Thanks kyle, sydney and sugar.... keep posting guys..... adventure ko sa Bacolod by April ah. i know i'll be amazed when i get there... diri pa lg sa forum excited na ko magpuli!!!
timing ka friend PANAAD FESTIVAL sang Negros Occidental sa Bacolod on April 12-21. i'll be in Bacolod too this coming Panaad.

ako??? BBB Galo Avenue, Brgy 23 ,Bacolod City ko ya.....im not from mansilingan kag alijis...hehehehehehe! Im Jet Estefani ah.....22 na...turning 23 dis coming april 3..heheheheh!

OKIES!!! enjoy your browsing here :lol:

[SugarFreak]

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[Angelie]

ayos yan....agyan ko nlg da daun ang PANAAD... sulit ni nga bakasyon...
lakat ta kag mag-sinadya sa Bacolod! :banana: :lol:

[transparo2121]

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL - LA SALLE


in cooperation of


SM City Bacolod


presents



"KABATAAN, HIMIG.....PANGARAP!"a Celebration of Music & Dreams

featuring:

The 2005 Regional Champion & National Awardee in the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA)


The St. Joseph' High School Chorus


April 11, 2007, Wednesday @ 4:00pm
Events Center, North Wing, SM City Bacolod


"You are cordially invited"

[Angelie]

Thanks sugar Freak for featuring my home town Bago City...
you keep me excited and inspired...

i really did have agreat time here guys.. :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: daw indi pa ko gani tani maglakat ah...gusto ko pa tani mag keep posting diri sa forum...kaso uwian time na...

hay...cge bawi nlg ko next time.

bye bye to all!!... puli na ko...
God bless!

[SugarFreak]

Thanks sugar Freak for featuring my home town Bago City...
you keep me excited and inspired...

i really did have agreat time here guys.. :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: daw indi pa ko gani tani maglakat ah...gusto ko pa tani mag keep posting diri sa forum...kaso uwian time na...

hay...cge bawi nlg ko next time.

bye bye to all!!... puli na ko...
God bless!

Ok! Sure you will be enjoy here! See you next time. God bless you too!

^^ @ Transparo2121 thanks for the update.!!! See you there in Bacolod on this coming Panaad:lol:

[transparo2121]

Hi everyone! Im New here...Im jet pala....22 yrs of age...taga Bacolod rin.....heres my number pala...09153078245...see u sa pana-ad!!

[SugarFreak]

^^@ Transparo2121 lagyan mo ng ganito [ sa unahan ng IMG para ma direct view ang posting picture mo.

[transparo2121]

The ST. JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS - Pride of Bacolod & Negros



The St. Joseph's High School Chorus, the only a capella based youth choir in the region and the Ambassadors of Goodwill of St. Joseph School - La Salle Bacolod was formed 3 years ago(2003). Headed by its founders, Mr. Ben Gemina & Bro. Dennis Magbanua, FSC. One of the objectives of the group is to provide a venue for musical expression and promote artistic excellence, honing young Lasallian talents. For 3 years, the group had excelled in musical arena and received awards and honors both national and local. Recently, the group join the 2005 National Competitions for Young Artists(NAMCYA)and adjudged as Champion in the Regional level and Honorable Mention in the National Finals held @ the Cultural Center of the Philippines and recognized as one of the top 4 best youth choirs in the Philippines. 1st runner up in the 2006 Casino Filipino Hotel Choral Competition - Adult Category. The group is ably led by, Mr. Jet P. Estefani, Artistic Director/Conductor & Mrs. Gay A. Campomanes, Moderator/Adviser.


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[kyle@1008]

double posting.. Pls edit ^^

[transparo2121]

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL - LA SALLE

in cooperation of


SM City Bacolod


presents



"KABATAAN, HIMIG.....PANGARAP!""
a Celebration of Music & Dreams


featuring:


The 2005 Regional Champion & National Awardee in the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA)



The St. Joseph' High School Chorus


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/baritone_1984/sjhschorus2.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/baritone_1984/sjhspasaway.jpg


April 11, 2007, Wednesday @ 4:00pm
Events Center, North Wing, SM City Bacolod


"You are cordially invited"

[illtwice]

Wohooo....I cant wait to go home myself....4 more working days...hehehe...I will also be there for the Panaad...my first time...im excited about that...and We also have a house in bago...and i think the fiesta where I live is on april 16..I havent experienced fiesta since 1992....another thing to be excited about...if you see me walking around bacolod...dont hesitate to say hi...I just look suplado but I'm nice...hehehe....you cant miss me...I have a big tattoo of the philippines on my right arm....I cant wait to be there...hope to see you guys around...

[SugarFreak]

Wohooo....I cant wait to go home myself....4 more working days...hehehe...I will also be there for the Panaad...my first time...im excited about that...and We also have a house in bago...and i think the fiesta where I live is on april 16..I havent experienced fiesta since 1992....another thing to be excited about...if you see me walking around bacolod...dont hesitate to say hi...I just look suplado but I'm nice...hehehe....you cant miss me...I have a big tattoo of the philippines on my right arm....I cant wait to be there...hope to see you guys around...

nice friend!...see you here in Bacolod on this coming panaad festival..:lol:

[SugarFreak]

The Climate Friendly Cities project, the first of its kind in the Philippines and in the Asian region, is an integrated approach to solving urban environmental problems while creating innovative solutions for mitigating climate change through a range of cutting-edge technologies.

The project will begin full operations with a fleet of 50 electric jeepneys within a three-year period. A pilot fleet of six electric jeepneys will be launched at the national level on May 9-10, 2007 and in Bacolod on May 10 and 11. The jeepneys will run on batteries that will be charged by a power plant fueled by biogas. The biogas will be generated from a high solid anaerobic digester (HSAD) using a feedstock of organic waste collected from the commercial food establishments and wet markets of the City.

GRIPP Inc., the project's proponent, is a consortium of private sector and non-government organizations working towards making Negros a renewable energy reserve. The goal of the project is to introduce an alternative to the local, diesel-based, small public transport system that will not only reduce air pollution, carbon emissions and the solid waste stream but will also provide enhanced incomes to the drivers of these vehicles.

"GRIPP has been meeting with local officials for almost 2 years now, exploring ways to secure firm commitments that will demonstrate the city's ownership of this project. Our team has done much to make this a highly exciting pilot for Bacolod. We chose Bacolod as it is the provincial capital of Negros Occidental, declared by the national government as the first ever province whose development shall be powered by renewable energy and home of the 100% Mabuhay Renewable Energy Negros Campaign. We remain hopeful that the city council and the city leaders would lead the way without wasting any more time," said Reina Garcia, GRIPP Coordinator based in Negros.

"We have been providing technical, financial, human resource support for this project since 2005. We have worked intensively to develop this project so we can pilot this in Bacolod. Now, it is being handed to the city on a silver plate. All the city has to do is deliver the required counterpart services." full story (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/03/31/bus/mayor.told.to.support.electric.jeepneys.html) March 31, 2007 issue.

[boju]

Panaad festival is for this lenten season, what about the Maskara?:)

[jmok]

uy.........
any updates sang hotel dra sa reclamation and aslo sa condominuim dra man naun sa recle,.
thanx.....

[Thunderflip]

So, can we say that Bacolod is ahead of Iloilo in terms of development and standard of living or are they at par?

[JuIcYdUdE22]

The Climate Friendly Cities project, the first of its kind in the Philippines and in the Asian region, is an integrated approach to solving urban environmental problems while creating innovative solutions for mitigating climate change through a range of cutting-edge technologies.

The project will begin full operations with a fleet of 50 electric jeepneys within a three-year period. A pilot fleet of six electric jeepneys will be launched at the national level on May 9-10, 2007 and in Bacolod on May 10 and 11. The jeepneys will run on batteries that will be charged by a power plant fueled by biogas. The biogas will be generated from a high solid anaerobic digester (HSAD) using a feedstock of organic waste collected from the commercial food establishments and wet markets of the City.

GRIPP Inc., the project's proponent, is a consortium of private sector and non-government organizations working towards making Negros a renewable energy reserve. The goal of the project is to introduce an alternative to the local, diesel-based, small public transport system that will not only reduce air pollution, carbon emissions and the solid waste stream but will also provide enhanced incomes to the drivers of these vehicles.

"GRIPP has been meeting with local officials for almost 2 years now, exploring ways to secure firm commitments that will demonstrate the city's ownership of this project. Our team has done much to make this a highly exciting pilot for Bacolod. We chose Bacolod as it is the provincial capital of Negros Occidental, declared by the national government as the first ever province whose development shall be powered by renewable energy and home of the 100% Mabuhay Renewable Energy Negros Campaign. We remain hopeful that the city council and the city leaders would lead the way without wasting any more time," said Reina Garcia, GRIPP Coordinator based in Negros.

"We have been providing technical, financial, human resource support for this project since 2005. We have worked intensively to develop this project so we can pilot this in Bacolod. Now, it is being handed to the city on a silver plate. All the city has to do is deliver the required counterpart services." full story (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/03/31/bus/mayor.told.to.support.electric.jeepneys.html) March 31, 2007 issue.

THANK YOU GUYS FOR POSTING THIS

because Bacolod is the epicenter of environmental awareness, palawan is the last frontier, negros is for awareness, take note, source of energy here is from renewable source, geothermal, wind(soon), hydro(irrigation and small community energy), and solar.

[JuIcYdUdE22]

ako taga alijis ako dc2, eric is the name, heres my num 09154323903
23, palalagaw

[BYAHILO]

musta juicy dude! ahaha

i jaz came from the Philippine Blog Awards. damo damo tawo, i was also interviewed by RPN, Al-Jazeera was also there, i think. i didnt win. si Ivan Henares also an SSC Forumer won in our category.
twas just a nice experience seeing your "blog idols"

tamaran pa ko mag sulat sa blog ko im just so damn tired. may cocktail pa before the awards, geez, i hate cocktails, its like eating with all your social graces checked all the time. in short, wala ko nabusog eh. after the awards nag lakat kmi ni **** sa shangrila kag nagkaon,

from there diretso ko work. so in short, uber formal attire ko di subong sa office. wearing a CK polo nga talagsa ko lng gina suksok kay kamahal bakal ko ni. :D nakibot ang tanan sa office nag duty ko naka super formal ako, pero its saturday and im on a night shift.

ahahahahahhaha

[sydneygrrl]

^^^^
CONGRATULATIONS Eric on your Blog Award!!! I saw your photos in another thread! Well done.

[dexter06]

So, can we say that Bacolod is ahead of Iloilo in terms of development and standard of living or are they at par?

Bro, your statement is a flamebait. I hope you do not do that. Iloilo and Bacolod are twin cities and we try hard to work complementarily. Peoples of both places are good friends.

Both Iloilo and Bacolod still have a lot of work to do if compared to Cebu, Davao and Manila. So let us just help each other move forward. Dami pa tayo kakaining bigas.

[kyle@1008]

^^ just let it slide :colgate:

[IMPRESARIO]

Bro, your statement is a flamebait. I hope you do not do that. Iloilo and Bacolod are twin cities and we try hard to work complementarily. Peoples of both places are good friends.

Both Iloilo and Bacolod still have a lot of work to do if compared to Cebu, Davao and Manila. So let us just help each other move forward. Dami pa tayo kakaining bigas.

^^I totally agree with your statements, gone are the days of infighting with ilonggos here in SSC. Neither side will win in this argument. Lets all help each other instead. Peace!

[SugarFreak]

First Converse store in Bacolod opens

An official of American shoe and apparel brand Converse yesterday urged consumers to examine carefully the Converse shoes that are being sold at a cheaper price because they may turn out to be an imitation of the brand.

Ruedas pointed out that Converse's long line of Chuck Taylor sneakers is one of the most imitated shoes. Among the indicators, Ruedas said, is the thickness of the sole and the elasticity of the shoe.

"If the sole is thinner than the original, it's fake. If you fold the shoe and it happens to fold easily from end to end, it's fake," he said. The first outlet of Converse in Bacolod City opened its doors to the public yesterday at the Robinson's Place-Bacolod.

The opening of the shop, part of the company's expansion efforts in the Visayas, hopes to cater to fashion-conscious basketball enthusiasts and followers of the Chuck Taylor sneakers, regional sales manager Carmen Co said.

The Bacolod outlet is owned by Benjamin Ko and his children, Christopher, Steve and Cathy Co-Yao. Aside from new "Chuck Taylor" designs, Co said they are also promoting the basketball shoes, Wade 2, named after Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade, the NBA Finals MVP last year.

Co noted that Converse is the best-selling shoe company in a survey of all Shoe Mart outlets nationwide last year with the "Chuck Taylor" off-white and optic-white pairs as its brand drivers. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/March/31/businessnews4.htm)

[SugarFreak]

Negros potential to be retirement village
April 02, 2007

HAVING a lot of world-class medical care facilities, natural attractions, desirable accommodation facilities and a relatively peaceful environment, the province of Negros Occidental has a potential to be a retirement village for both Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and foreigners.

So said retired Gen. Edgar Aglipay, chairman of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) in a press conference at L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod Saturday.

PRA is a government agency that heads the team tasked to promote the country as retirement haven in Southeast Asia.

PRA recently launched its "Smile at Life" campaign which captures the spirit of what the country can offer retirees.

Aglipay said there are only seven factors for a locality to be considered a retirement village.

These include the climate, safety, world-class medical facilities, caring and loving people, low cost living, natural attractions and desirable accommodation facilities.

"With all these seven factors, I know that Bacolod and Negros Occidental have all these. And Bacolod is safer compared to Madrid, Spain which is one of the richest place in the world because of retirement business," Aglipay said.

At present, four localities in the province are positioning to host retirement villages that include the cities of Victorias, Bago and Sipalay and the town of Murcia.

Aside from the said factors, nine components of services should also be considered that include the housing, safety and security, health care, lifestyle, transportation, insurance, finance, management and human resource.

By 2015, Aglipay said the government aims to generate a total investment value of $44 billion, create four to six million jobs, and provide support to three million entrepreneurs through the entry of almost a million retirees in the world.

Based on study, he said the world is soon to suffer from the greatest problem and that is the so-called "tsunami" of retirees that will sum up to almost 869 million in 2010.

"From now on, let's prepare for a retirement business expected to be a flourishing business in the next five to tens years," stressed Aglipay, adding that among the target markets abroad are Japan, Korea, Taiwan, United States of America, and China. count'd (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/04/02/bus/negros.potential.to.be.retirement.village.html)

[kyle@1008]

Casino Filipino Bacolod, broke its record

reported a net income of 50 million pesos for this month:colgate:

[jmok]

post ko lang....

Nat'l football finals set
at Panaad pitch
NEGROS BOOTERS LEAD EIGHT-TEAM CAST
BY CEDELF TUPAS
Defending champion and host Negros Occidental heads the eight-team cast that will vie for the National Men's Open Football Championships slated April 24-29 at the Panaad pitch in Bacolod City.

The other teams that qualified for the tournament are last year's losing finalist National Capital Region, Masbate and Baguio from Luzon and North Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro-Misamis Oriental and Davao from Mindanao.

Powerhouse Iloilo, which was eliminated by Negros in the semifinals last year, is the other Visayan team in the competition, after it defeated Cebu and Negros Oriental in the all-Visayas qualifying stage in Barotac Nuevo over the weekend.

The University of St. La Salle, managed by brothers Ricky and Leorey Yanson, earned the right to represent Negros in the national finals after pulling off a tight win against West Negros College in the provincial championships in September.

But with majority of its reinforcements during the provincial finals included in the rosters of either NCR or Iloilo in the national championships, an intriguing mix of veterans and young standouts from La Salle and West Negros College will now banner Negros' bid for back-to-back crowns.

Filipino international Ali Rojas-Go, the captain of the Philippine futsal squad, and veteran striker Norman Fegidero Jr., who donned the national colors for more than a decade.

Arnie Pasinabo, last year's men's open MVP, who saw action in the Asean Football Federation Championships in Thailand in January, will be back in action for the Negros squad. USLS Striker Floriano Pasilan, who won MVP honors in the provincial finals, is also in the line-up.

Wesnecans Robert Cañedo and best defender awardee Joel Ballo-allo are also reinforcing the Negros XI, along with San Carlos-born Philip Caballero, Hinoba-an native Wilson Dela Cruz, Dexter Versario and Bago's Edward Sacapaño. Archie Bayquin and FJ Serios are also expected to play for the host squad.

Other players vying for spots in the team are Carlos Bolo, Japeth Ignalaga, RP Under-21 team member Jason Panhay, William Valencia, Miguel Gonzales and Hemerson Campo.

Noticeably out of the Negros squad are Bacoleño brothers Jezurel and Ziggy Tonog. Ziggy was an integral part of the Negros defense in the 2006 championship run and even scored a goal in the finals.

Negros won the crown on home turf in 2002, bagged second runner-up honors two years later, before losing the in a gripping penalty shootout in the 2005 finals against NCR. *CPT

[lewdsaint]

Tabok na kita sa Guimaras para sa Pagtaltal.
This is my wish na makasaksi sang Ang Pagtaltal since gamay pa ako. Hope someday makakadto guid ako.

The stage is set for 'Pagtaltal sa Guimaras' on Good Friday

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Simple dreams ... simple wishes.

It all started with a very meaningful yet minute concept of how the Lenten season be celebrated with more reverence and holy ambiance. Today, it has become a tourist attraction in the Municipality of Jordan, Province of Guimaras.

The idea of staging the annual "Ang Pagtaltal sa Jordan" was brought to life 32 years ago by a local folk named Aquilino Secusana, fondly called "Quiling" who presented the idea to the then parish priest, Rev. Fr. Melecio Rubrico. The latter was willing to support the activity.

The mayor at that time was Luis Herrera.

The play was presented as a pantomime by few chosen characters held at what they called the hilly side of Teodoro, Rizal, Jordan Guimaras.

Max Michael Fernandez, radio commentator of DYBW, Iloilo City, helped in writing the script. The play evolved on the story of Christ's Passion and Death on the Cross inspired by the Seven Last Words.

It was in 1980 when Boy Robles volunteered to direct the play, thus rewriting the script and utilized the people of Jordan to participate in the play. What was innovating that time was the drive of the people to put significance to the sufferings of Christ making it their oath to be part of the plat. Good Friday came and "Ang Pagtaltal sa Jordan" was born in Guimaras.

A drama on stage was held at the municipal ground for three hours and moved to the hillside near the parish church of Saint John the Baptist where Christ was crucified. Arturo Segobre was the first local folk to portray the role of Jesus Christ for almost 20 years followed by Luis Herrera Jr, Rodrigo Gauzon and finally Gerardo Anam Robles up to the present.

Patterned after the famous Passion Play of Oberammergau, West Germany, the play shows the story of Christ's Passion, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with the Death of Christ on the Cross.

In 1986 when it became a foundation, Emil Baldonado, with the help of Mariza Descutido, directed the play. The cast of characters that came from all walks of life were about 160 members, mostly youths and children who voluntarily devoted their time for this grand religious event.

It was adopted by the Local Government of Jordan and the Provincial Government of Guimaras in 1995, thus the name "Ang Pagtaltal sa Jordan" was changed to 'Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras". It was on that same year when Eugene de Pablo, stage director from the University of Iloilo, was hired to direct the said stage play, which was then held for the first time at the municipal gym of Jordan.

With the help of the Cultural Center of the Philippines through their outreach program, some trainings and workshops were given not only to the members but to the youths and children who want to develop their skills in acting and stage production. In 1996 to the present, Mariza Descutido became the project coordinator and director of the stage play with the assistance of Deo Estotologa, an elementary grade school teacher from Hoskyn Elementary School.

For many years, inspite of all the hard work in the preparations and in gathering the characters during rehearsals, these did not discourage the people involved in the activity but they truly kept the solemn promise, a sign of loyalty and tradition to present again the life and sufferings of our Lord.

Now, with the full support of the present administration of Mayor Felipe Hilan Nava, the presentation has become one of the grand events that made Guimaras known in the international community. Even before it became a full-pledged province in 1992, the yearly presentation of "Ang Pagtaltal sa Jordan, Province of Guimaras" held every Good Friday of the year, this Lenten presentation touched the hearts of those who witnessed the stage play and also strengthened our Christian faith.


Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/04/04/the.stage.is.set.for.pagtaltal.sa.guimaras.on.good.friday.html

[kyle@1008]

Just went to SM city bacolod, whweh the place is better than the pictures,... the design really felt like an international airport, the airbridges reminded me so much of airport tubes....

I really love those bridges, from the back you can see the guimaras strait,.. and also guimaras island... to the north , great view of downtown bacolod, and a mountain,... also those bridges are a mall to itself, with stores lined up.... :colgate: :banana: :banana:

[sugarboy]

Ano na balita pa gid parte sini?...

I'm no tool, Jaculina says
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod Permits and Licensing head Ardis Jaculina yesterday denied allegations that she has allowed herself to be used as a tool of black propaganda against Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella.

Jaculina had filed a complaint with the police after Puentevella confronted her at her office for not granting his sons' bingo outlet a permit, and told her "You better pray."

Puentevella's media liaison Eric Tenerife, had claimed that, as a reward, the Permits and Licensing Division will be converted into a department because she allowed herself to be used by the group of Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor Renecito Novero against the solon.

Jaculina reported to the police that she was intimidated by Puentevella during his campaign sortie at the Bacolod City Hall Friday. She also said that, as Puentevella was flaring out at her, his son, Monico, Jr., even tried to placate him, saying, "That's enough, Dad."

Puentevella said he will ask the Civil Service Commission to investigate what happened and whether the actuation of Jaculina constitutes electioneering. He said he will then file the proper charges against her, based on the opinion of the CSC.

Jaculina explained that she did not issue Phuture Visions Co. Inc., owned by the sons of the solon, a Mayor's Permit for bingo operations since what they had applied for was for the renewal of their business permit at 26th-Lacson streets, Brgy. 5 in Bacolod City, and not for a bingo outlet at SM City Bacolod which is in Brgy. 12.

When the City Legal Office stopped the company from operating its bingo business at SM City without a permit, PVI filed a petition for mandamus against the city officials.

The petition was, however, dismissed by the Regional Trial Court on March 21, for lack of merit.

The lawyer of PVI, which has not filed for a permit for bingo operation until now, has filed a motion for reconsideration.

Jaculina said the conversion of the Permits and Licensing Division into a department is long overdue to give better services to the business sector and it is not true this is a bonus. The instruction came from the NGO partners of Bacolod, and not from the Mayor, she added.

She said that, because she lacked the skills to come up with a draft of the proposed ordinance making the Business Permit Division into a department, its conversion was delayed. But with the help of the late William Yulores of the City Legal Office, she was able to come up with one during the Verdeflor administration, she said.

Jaculina said non-government organizations like the German Technical Cooperation, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, which are partners of the city government, have pressured local governments to reduce processing time to upgrade its services to the business sector.

Jaculina said "We know that the business permit offices in all highly-incomed cities have already become departments. It was the proposal, not only from the local, but from the national level that the Business Permit Division should be made into a department", she said.

Jaculina said the Committees on Human Resource and the Laws and Ordinances under Councilor Ana Marie Palermo with the assistance of chief of offices, have requested her to revise the organizational chart.

Palermo also advised her to propose a structure that would make it effective to become a department before they approve the ordinance, she added.

Meanwhile, Tenerife presented yesterday to the media their 5-minute video footage of the campaign sortie of the solon at City Hall last Friday to disprove the claim of Jaculina. In the video clip Puentevella was shown shaking hands with Jaculina and the staff of the Permits and Licensing Division while looking for "Marissa," one of the witnesses in the case involving the bingo outlet at SM City of the solon's sons. The video clip also showed Puentevella hand-shaking with Secretary to the Mayor Roger Balo and the staff of the City Mayor's Office and embracing his arch enemy, City Legal Officer Allan Zamora.

The staff of the Permits and Licensing Division claimed that Puentevella stayed inside their office for about 15 minutes.*CGS

[jmok]

good news...

Negros has 21
new lawyers
Twenty-one graduates from two Bacolod law schools are among the 1,893, or 30.60 percent of 6,187 examinees who hurdled the 2006 Bar Examinations, results released by the Supreme Court showed last night.

Those who passed from Bacolod City are nine from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos and 12 from the University of St. La Salle. The new lawyers from UNO-R are Ryan Deldo, Vanessa Encabo, Neil Kelly Lagtapon, Maria Liza Mendez, Eduardo Padios, Ricci Siason, Ma. Liza Sy-Tubera, Marryknoll Lourdes Teodosio, and Arturo Tondo.

The 12 from USLS who made it are Cherryl Caldino, May Christina Cuevas, Sarah Jane Dumancas, Christie Espinosa, Rudyard Hipe, Jigger Locsin, Carlito Mampang, Jr., Ryan Montoro, Francis Rio Paculares, Helen Sembrano, Revo Sorbito, and Anecita Sotomil.

Topping this year's Bar examination was a graduate of the University of the Cordilleras, Noel Neil Malimban, who got an average of 87.60 percent, the Supreme Court said.

The Bar examination held for four Sundays of September last year at the De La Salle Taft involved eight weighted subjects: Political and International Law (15 percent), Labor and Social Legislation (10 percent), Civil Law (15 percent), Taxation (10 percent), Mercantile Law (15 percent), Criminal Law (10 percent), Remedial Law (20 percent), and Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises (5 percent).

Eight examiners, whose identities are confidential, were chosen and required to submit 50 handwritten questions, with last year's chairman of the examination, Justice Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez.*GCT

[BYAHILO]

hay ang office amte ko naka pasar ang paka isa ko ya wala.. ahahahahahahahaha karma karma lang ina. lol


good PM bacolod!

[kyle@1008]

what's an amte?? is dat workspeak??

[sugarboy]

office mate na guro parts

[kyle@1008]

yeah, rigt akala ko code sa sykes.... we had those, OM, TL, office Q and such...

[BYAHILO]

ahgah ofice mate ll lol

sensya super na naman mga fingers ko sa pag type.

btw Kyles araka na da bacolod? sang sano ka lng dira? nag pa laguna ko kahapon. i might puish through my legazpi next week. gulpi ka lng kagadula di sa manila ba ahahahhaah

[kyle@1008]

yup here na, But I'm going back to manila sa may...

[JuIcYdUdE22]

gud pm sa bacolod kag bilog nga negros island, SWEEET.

[GoodSuccess]

COME AND REGISTER HERE;

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TAGA NEGROS OCCIDENTAL INI!!!:banana:

[david_sonic15]

kakaiba talaga mga Negrense... Anyways... I'm from Sagay City po...
go Sagaynons...go Negrense!!!

[jmok]

mayong gab.e
daw la na di tawo haw!!!!????????

[jmok]

hehehe

any developments da.....

[habagatcentral1]

kakaiba talaga mga Negrense... Anyways... I'm from Sagay City po...
go Sagaynons...go Negrense!!!

I know someone from Purok Paradise, Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City. :)

[david_sonic15]

guys....can you post about sagay city????

[david_sonic15]

I know someone from Purok Paradise, Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City. :)


talaga po..Wow!!! nasa SSC din po siya?? Thanks po!!

[kyle@1008]

Bacolod Diocese :Asia's center for THE Pontifical Institute of John Paul II for Studies on Marriage and Family


THE Pontifical Institute of John Paul II for Studies on Marriage and Family is a duly accredited institution of learning founded by the late Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, at the Lateran University in Rome in 1981. It has the authority to confer academic degrees to students of family-related sciences and disciplines.

The vision of the Pontifical Institute is the building or development of strong family structures whose core values are anchored on Catholic teachings on marriage and family life and whose faith and witnessing evangelizes and transforms society.

The Institute, for its mandate or mission, is committed to serve as a learning and formation center providing programs on marriage, family and life according to the established teachings of the Church, and as a research center that delves particularly with the various conditions affecting marriage, family and life, especially within the Asian context.
In the face of the present, and undeniably formidable, threats and challenges to family life, the Institute is but a welcome attempt at enriching the Church with theologico-pastoral reflections on marriage and family.

At the turn of the century, six Pontifical Institutes, or Sessions, had been set up worldwide. These are the Central Session in Rome and the Sessions in Washington D.C., Spain, Mexico, India, and Benin in Africa.

The need for a Session to serve the vast Far East arena had been acknowledged. Since the Philippines is considered as the largest Roman Catholic nation in this part of the world, the idea of establishing a Philippine Session was thus deemed as both logical and opportune.
In 1994, Bishop Jesus Y. Varela, then the chairman of the CBCP’s Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, was tasked by Rome to look into the possibility of putting the Philippine Session. The attempt to integrate it with a Catholic university in Manila did not materialize, so Bishop Varela looked for a host Diocese which can deservingly accommodate the Institute.
Meanwhile, Msgr. Victorino A. Rivas of the Diocese of Bacolod, founded in 1995 the Diocesan Institute on Marriage and Family Life in Bacolod City. It provided a six-month pastoral training to laymen and laywomen to become family life ministers of their respective parishes and chaplaincies.

The achievements of the Diocesan Institute earned for the Bacolod Diocese the reputation of producing not a few invaluable family life experts and ministers in the country. In recognition of this achievement, Bishop Varela proposed in 1999 that Bacolod be the host of the Philippine Session. The positive response of Bacolod Bishop Camilo D. Gregorio was communicated to Bishop Angelo Scola, the President of the Pontifical Institute in Rome.
After a visit to Bacolod, Bishop Scola, with Bishop Varela, Bishop Gregorio, Msgr. Rivas and twelve Filipino lay delegates endorsed the project to the Holy Father at the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.

During its Plenary Assembly in 2000, the CBCP recognized the uniqueness and achievements of the Bacolod Diocesan Institute on Marriage and Family Life. On the same occasion also, the Bishops unanimously endorsed the proposed Pope John Paul II National Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Bacolod. Thus, even under pending evaluation by the Vatican, the Bishops approved the opening of the Institute under probationary arrangement.

In June 2001, in time with the opening of the school year, the Pope John Paul II National Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family was formally opened, in consortium with the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City. Archbishop Paciano Aniceto, chairman of CBCP’s Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, led the solemn blessing and inauguration of the Institute’s physical facilities. Eleven students immediately enrolled, including a priest from the Diocese of Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma).

Msgr. Rivas, who earned his Doctorate degree in Canon Law (JCD), Summa Cum Laude (with highest academic honors), from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, headed the first faculty roster composed of noted professors that included, among others—Fr. Nilo Tanalega, SJ, D.Min; Fr. Tom Groarke, CSsR, SThD; Dr. Natividad Dayan, PhD; and Dr. Lorenzo Cabalfin, MD. It included likewise a cast of mentors, with doctorate degrees in their respective fields, from the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod.

Recollections, pastoral exposures, and lectures by visiting professors from other Sessions or Pontifical Institutes of other countries—apart from the regular classroom experience—form part of the curriculum. The Institute, by far, has already accommodated a veritable host of notable international guest professors like, namely—Msgr. Jean Lafitte, SThD, vice president of the Central Session in Rome; Mr. David Crawford, SThD, from Washington, D.C. Session; and Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston, SThD, one of the officials of the Pontifical Council on the Family in Rome.

On May 28, 2004, the Institute (JPNISMF) produced its first batch of graduates who were conferred the degree of Master of Education in Marriage and Family by the University of St. La Salle in the graduation ceremonies held at the University of St. la Salle coliseum. In the school year 2004-2005, the Institute welcomed Fr. Ronald Quijano, SThD, as its new Academic Dean. Fr. Quijano obtained his Licentiate and Doctorate degrees in Sacred Theology (STL and SThD), Magna Cum Laude, from the Pontificio Instituto Giovanni Paolo II per studi su Matrimonio e Famiglia, Universita’ Lateranense, in Rome.

Family ministry, indeed, is an indispensable task. There is no community renewal if it is not family based. It is the subject and object of evangelization. As the late Pope John Paul II, of happy memory, said: “The future of humanity passes through the family” (FC, 86).

[SugarFreak]

musta na kamo diri man? it's a long time absent ako dito. kakapoy sang summer sports samon. lapit nalang ako mapuli dira sa Bacolod. Lapit nalang Panaad Festival, gina advertise na sa TV.

guys....can you post about sagay city????

Welcome here bro!!!
nakita ko ang website sang Sagay City bago na ngayon ang design >>>www.sagay-city.com.ph
Musta gali ang subong ang>>> MODERN and world-class economic and industrial zone will rise at Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City?

[SugarFreak]

A MYSTERIOUS NEWS!!!

Baby born like ‘frog’ dies
April 10, 2007

A NEWLY-born baby boy from Escalante City who was diagnosed having “anencephallus” died Saturday last week.

The first child of couple Alex and Leonisa Mabida of Barangay Mansablay, the boy was born Friday night in Sitio Cabalawan, Barangay Poblacion, Sagay City, with congenital defect.

The boy’s cerebral hemisphere was completely missing as well as his eyebrows.

His eyes were completely bulging very similar to that of a frog. That’s why he was likened to a frog.

Negros Occidental Provincial Health Officer IV Luisa Efren said the case is likened to that of an “anencephallus”.

Anencephallus, according to a medical research from an internet, is a disorder that results from a neural tube defect occurring when the cephalic end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th day of pregnancy, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp.

Infants with this disorder are born without a forebrain, the largest part of the brain consisting mainly of the cerebral hemispheres (which include the isocortex, which is responsible for higher level cognition.)

The remaining brain tissue is often exposed – not covered by bone or skin.

Infants born with anencephaly are usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brainstem, which controls autonomic and regulatory function.

In an interview over dyHB-RMN Radio in Bacolod, Leonisa narrated that she was once harvesting vegetables in their backyard when she accidentally slipped and fell on the ground.

She theorized that the accident might have caused the physical disorder of the baby.

According to Leonisa, she never heard the baby crying except that she saw tears from her eyes after a midwife showed him to her.

Her husband, however, said the baby’s physical appearance was a result of his wife’s love of eating frogs during her pregnancy. source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/04/10/news/baby.born.like.frog.dies.html)

[jmok]

good morning,,,,
daw dugay aman q di gani la ka posts,,,,,,,,,,very busy gd....u

[SugarFreak]

SAN CARLOS CITY Borromeo Cathedral

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100 and 8 years today. From the research of Emmanuel Luis Apuhin Romanillos. San Carlos City was still a Barrio Nabingkalan of Calatrava in 1892 when it received its first priest, Fr. Pedro Ulirete, OAR. Father Ulirete stayed only 21 days, the shortest assignment on record in the parish of San Carlos Borromeo. In this brief tenure, however, Fr. Ulirete was able to start the construction of wood and nipa church in a lot owned by Andres Bracamonte and the Broce-Apurado Family. Fr. Eusebio Valderrama, OAR succeded him. During his time, Catholicism flowered, as evidenced by tremendous marriages and baptisms recorded. Fr. Valderrama brought in the children for Doctrina Christiana instruction in a modest parochial school below the parish house. It was only in 1929, however, the arrival of Fr. Manuel Gomara, OAR, that the present Catholic was constructed. The concrete edifice rose on the generosity of the Broces and Ledesmas and other prominent families, haciendas and corporations. During his term, the Diocese of Bacolod was separated from the mother diocese of Jaro, to which San Carlos parish belonged, until the erection of the Diocese of Dumaguete on April 5, 1955.

When San Carlos City was proclaimed City in 1960, parish priest Fr. Victor Celiqueta, OAR was given coadjutors to assist in the spiritual administration of the expanded area. Father Celiqueta's departure in 1975 ended the long line of Augustinian Recollects in San Carlos.

The year 1975 saw a new secular parish priest, assistant parish priests and new programs for the parish. Father Elmo Vergara became the first diocesan parish priest with Fr. Alijandro Gronifillo as parochial vicar. The new parish priest and assistants joined in pulling together all efforts to facelift the physical appearance of church and in establishing a genuine Christian community, After them follwed other priests namely: Msgr. Benjamin Hiponia and his parochial vicars. The former priest program continued until the arrival of Msgr. Salvador T. Modesto, D.D. and late of Msgr. Tomas Avenido in 1984, and who was parish priest till the 1993. His administration saw the erection of the Diocese of San Carlos in February 10, 1988 with His Excellency Nicholas M. Mondejar as first bishop. The Cathedral became the see of the diocese. His parochial vicars before were Rev. Frs. Enrique M. Samson, Jr., then the Vicar General of the Diocese of San Carlos, Otillo Arriola, and Ricardo Pomar and Felix Martinito, newly incardinated into the diocese from OAR.

The Cathedral parish is now comprised of 18 center chapels in the rural areas and minor chapels in the urban area are grouped under the Cathedral. She also booted a total of 18 religious organizations and association of the Knights of the Altar and Lay Ministers. They formed the basic and fundamental unit of the Parish management which is the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, together with some person-appointees.

Then and now. The San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral parish in response to the thrusts of the local Church the Diocese of San Carlos, in here vision/mission statement, carried out varied activities by the WESTOY apostolate. Bringing this about are the priest and lay faithful of the parish with leadership and active involvement of the Parish Council. Before there were the core conduits, which served as implementing arms of the Council, such as the Parish Action Team Representing Religious Organizations against Lawlessness (PATROL), Marian Core, and Kapilya Core, under the leadership of Fr. Samson. Giving the apostolate boost were the assistants. Frs. Ariola and Martinito, in their respective apostolate.

The parish had till today a fully implemented tithing scheme. The funds are being handled by the PPC and tapped for catechetical program of operations. The parish then had a parochial newsletter called KATILINGBAN, until it became a diocesan one in 1991.

The Cathedral parish, under MSGR. Avenido's administration, flourished in faith and structural developments as the newly renovated rectory and office building for the efficient pastoral management of the parish, a beautiful Cathedral plaza, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and the annexed prayer Sanctuary.

Memorably, the parish celebrate her centennial on 4 November 1995, the faithful were witnesses to the regular grace-filled diocesan and parish events in her domain, being the See of Diocese of San Carlos. Faith has mushroomed with the establishement of Gagmay ng Kristohanong Katilingban or Basic Ecclesial Communities.

The past composition of the Lord's shepherds were: Most Reverend Nicolas M. Modejar, D.D., Bishop of San Carlos and parish priest, Rev. Msgr. Enrique M. Samson, Jr. Vicar general and parish Rector, Rev. Fr. Rannie C. Veriña, Chancellor and parochial Vicar of the parish, Rev. Fr. Hermenegildo V. Limbaga, also a Parochial vicar. Clergy helpmates were Rev. Fr. Larry Martinez, Director Commission on Youth, Rev. Frs. Victor Valencia, Daniel Parcon, Otillo Arriola & Nick Domocol, all from the Seminary.

Active proponents of the parish apostolate today is the Parish Pastoral Council composed of religious organization and movements, center chapels or Gagmay'ng Kristohanong Katilingban.

[kyle@1008]

Negros Island: Political center

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental – This election season, Negros Island in central Philippines finds itself again throbbing with politicians out to make a grab into its vote-rich population. Staking quite a big stake in this new campaign is none other than the acknowledged kingmaker and powerbroker himself, Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr.
The two Negros provinces, Occidental and Oriental, are in the top three regions outside Metro Manila with a huge population of voters, Bulatlat.com and Cobra-Ans research reveals. Both provinces have two million voters or 72 percent of the entire region’s 3.2 million population. Negros Occidental has 1.5 million voters out of 2.1 million population while Oriental has a little more than 0.5 million out of 1.1 million people.
Past elections have shown that the Negros electorate has served as a swing vote for politicians gunning for national as well as congressional and Party-list seats.
Aside from national politicians who are keen on capturing the coveted Negros vote, the two provinces’ ruling elite is expected again to use the electoral arena to run for national and local posts – or to support their bets - as a means of increasing their monopoly over the largely monocrop, sugar-based economy. Their grip on the Negros economy and the political power that it breeds will in turn be used to push for laws and policies that further boast their interests
Proof that the Negros vote is crucial is that many of those who became the country’s presidents and vice presidents have either blood ties or close electoral alliances with the Negrense elites. The economic and political conglomerates that they forged have made both politicians and the local elites big names and dynasties in the country’s politics. Among them are Sergio Osmeña, Diosdado Macapagal and his daughter Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ferdinand Marcos, Jose Yulo and Fernando Lopez as well as the Aquinos, Cojuangcos, Aranetas, Benedictos, Gustilos, Montelibanos, Guanzons, Arceos, Ledesmas and Alvareses.

Haciendero politicians

In Negros, so dominant are the local politicians who have deep-rooted economic ties that most often they are able to win elective posts without contest. This crop is led by candidates who belong to the same haciendero class and are affiliated with the United Negros Alliance-Nationalist People’s Coalition (UNA-NPC), the local party of business tycoon and former Marcos crony, and now "ally" of Macapagal-Arroyo, Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco, Jr. NPC itself was founded by Cojuangco.
Examples are the UNA-NPC bets for governor and vice-governor in Negros' two provinces who are running for re-election unchallenged: Gov. Joseph Maranon and Vice-Gov. Pedro Zayco in Occidental; Gov. George Arnaiz of NPC-Lakas runs unopposed in Oriental.
Except for the lone district of Bacolod, the six congressional districts of Negros Occidental and three other districts in Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete City, are contested by aspirants from UNA-NPC party, with some of them running under Lakas-CMD-NPC "sunshine coalition" and LDP-KNP coalition party. All are also backed by Cojuangco and his associates.
The 18 seats for provincial board members in the two provinces are also running unopposed. They belong to the same political parties backed by Cojuangco and the Maranon brothers.
Other local posts
Most of the aspirants racing for local executive posts in 13 of 16 cities and in 31 of 41 towns in Negros Island are either from UNA-NPC, NPC-Lakas or LDP-KNP-UNA coalition variations. Local political analysts say that whoever wins in the local polls will still be beholden to the Cojuangco-Maranon clique. In addition, there are three cities and one town in Negros Occidental where the Cojuangco bets have no opponents.

Some political observers have noted that it seems everything have already been settled among the ruling elites as far as who would win in the coming elections is concerned. "Daw kaathag naman nga naareglo na nila ang partehanay sg poder, para lang indi makaparte ang mga pumuluyo o ang nagapakig-away sa ila interes" (It seems the elites have already agreed among themselves on the division of power, just to prevent the people or their representatives from opposing parties from taking a share in the political cake), they said.

Cojuangco power

Many Negrenses believe that the Cojuangco factor - or the overwhelming economic power and influence wielded by the Cojuangcos in Negros - has determined much of the allocation of political and economic power in Negros.
By the time Cojuangco, Jr. fled the country with his patron Marcos in 1986, he had acquired a total of 5,303 has. of prime agricultural lands in the towns of Himamaylan, Isabela, La Castellana, La Carlota, Pontevedra and San Enrique and was engaged in sugar farms, orchards, cattle ranches, fighting cocks breeding farms business.
Upon his return in 1991, he made Negros as a base for his economic power recovery and also for his political comeback. The following year, he ran for presidency but lost; his vice presidential aspirant – Joseph Estrada – whom he convinced to withdraw from the presidential race won. (Estrada became president in 1998 but was ousted in early 2001by people power.)
In the May 2004 presidential elections, Cojuangco tried entering the race – and many thought he would pose a strong challenge to the incumbent. He withdrew on condition that the Macapagal-Arroyo government – which anyway is an ally with the NPC in the ruling People Power Coalition (PPC) – allowed him to get back most of his shares in SMC.
In the 1990s, playing well with the power clique in Malacañang under President Fidel V. Ramos, a former Marcos police chief, Cojuangco carefully and steadily cultivated the loyalty of his potential allies by generously providing them with their economic needs and supporting their election bids. His efforts paid off when through them he captured most of the elective posts in the fourth district in 1995 elections, including the district congressional seat that his son Charlie Cojuangco bagged.
In his bid to gain control of the entire province, and eventually the entire island, he consolidated the gains in the 1995 elections and quickly expanded to neighboring districts in the 1998 elections. By then, Cojuangco had exerted a good influence among the key families, hacienderos and politicians in the 5th and 6th districts.
Politics, a one-time Cojuangco supporter told a journalist, goes hand in hand with business and Cojuangco apparently believes that one is necessary for the other to flourish.
It was not a mere coincidence that when he expanded his political base from the 4th district beginning 1995 to other districts, Cojuangco also diversified his properties into orchard farms and aggressively expanded his agribusiness ventures. Today, the Cojuangcos reportedly own not less than 20,000 hectares of rich and productive agricultural lands in the entire region.
In 1998, Danding Cojuangco through his son-congressman Charlie, made important moves that would gradually seal his control of the economics and politics in the region, and elsewhere: the consolidation and development of his 11 haciendas into tropical fruit farms for exports and the massive production and marketing of cassava and corn in the region for San Miguel Corporation (SMC), Cojuangco's most prized asset. These practically clinched Cojuangco’s goal to create "one island, one region" – with most political leaders of Negros in his grips.

[SugarFreak]

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Who among these 23 young and vibrant candidates will be crowned Lin-ay sang Negros 2007, during a coronation pageant to be held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Mansilingan, Bacolod on April 20.

[SugarFreak]

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SAGAY CITY: The Garden City Of The North
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Sagay City Downtown

[jmok]

Lin-ay first timers
They're fresh from high school and they're first-timers but one of them might just be crowned the 2007 Lin-ay sang Negros next week.

Despite the fact that most of their fellow candidates are relatively experienced in showcasing their talents and answering questions from other beauty queens, Ms. Candoni Candy Granada and Ilog bet Gretchen Simple said that they joined the 13th edition of the annual pageant because they want to develop their confidence. Granada, 18, studied at the University of Nergros Occidental-Recoletos de Talisay and she loves to cook pasta, adobo, and pochero.

She also likes to read romance novels and prefers to dance to pop tunes.

Sixteen-year-old Simple, who finished secondary school at the top ten of her class at the Cabarrus Catholic College in Sipalay, is also into dancing and she said that she is very interested in adventurous things.

Simple also prides herself in being a God-fearing and happy person.

Twenty-three candidates will vie for the Lin-ay sang Negros title on April 20 at the Panaad Park and Stadium at the contest to be hosted by television personality TJ Trinidad, while the talent night is set April 18 at SM City.* PP


source: visayandailystar.com

[jmok]

bad news....

'Sagay molasses spillage
reaches 400 to 500 MTs'
BY GILBERT BAYORAN
Molasses that spilled from the storage tank of the Sagay Sugar Central to the Danao River in Escalante City on April 7, was estimated to be between 400 to 500 metric tons, police said.

Inspector Mateo Maguate, Escalante police chief, however, said there is no cause for alarm since molasses are nutrients and will easily dilute when mixed with water, citing reports of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Molasses stored at the Sagay Sugar Central depot in Brgy. Old Poblacion, Escalante, reportedly caved in, causing the spill. Escalante Mayor Santiago Barcelona maintained that the molasses spill was minimal, and is not expected to damage the environment.

In his report to Senior Supt. Rosendo Franco, provincial police director, Maguate said City Disaster Coordinating Council, assisted by the Philippine Coast Guard and the Department of Ennvironment and Natural Resources, has already conducted an ocular inspection at the site.

He added that DENR also conducted a water sampling at the Danao River and made a survey on fishponds near the affected area. Maguate also said that the management of the Sagay Sugar Central is willing to undertake payment if need arises.*GPB

[SugarFreak]

Lin-ay first timers
They're fresh from high school and they're first-timers but one of them might just be crowned the 2007 Lin-ay sang Negros next week.

Despite the fact that most of their fellow candidates are relatively experienced in showcasing their talents and answering questions from other beauty queens, Ms. Candoni Candy Granada and Ilog bet Gretchen Simple said that they joined the 13th edition of the annual pageant because they want to develop their confidence. Granada, 18, studied at the University of Nergros Occidental-Recoletos de Talisay and she loves to cook pasta, adobo, and pochero.

She also likes to read romance novels and prefers to dance to pop tunes.

Sixteen-year-old Simple, who finished secondary school at the top ten of her class at the Cabarrus Catholic College in Sipalay, is also into dancing and she said that she is very interested in adventurous things.

Simple also prides herself in being a God-fearing and happy person.

Twenty-three candidates will vie for the Lin-ay sang Negros title on April 20 at the Panaad Park and Stadium at the contest to be hosted by television personality TJ Trinidad, while the talent night is set April 18 at SM City.* PP


source: visayandailystar.com

^kababayan ko si Ms. Candy Granada.

Here's the pictures of the Ms. Candoni last year of Panaad Festival.
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[jmok]

BIR to set up help
centers in four malls
The Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 12 has set up Tax Tulungan Centers in malls in Bacolod and Dumaguete to assist taxpayers in filing their income tax returns.

The deadline for the filing of ITRs is on April 16, BIR Region 12 said in a press release.

Tax Tulungan Centers are located in SM City South Wing and Robinsons Place Ground Floor in Bacolod and Evermall and Lee Plaza in Dumaguete. Only no-payment or tax-exempt returns will be accepted in the Tax Tulungan Centers which will open from April 10 to 16 (except Sunday), from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Taxpayers may also file their income tax returns and pay their corresponding taxes with the Office of the Collection Agent and the authorized agent banks located in BIR Region 12 areas of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. Those who wish for more information may call the Taxpayers' Assistance Unit at 434-7848; Revenue District 76, Victorias City, 399-2935/399-2733; Revenue District 77, Bacolod City, 435-2418/435-2419; Revenue District 78, Binalbagan, 388-8421/388-8441; and Revenue District 79, Dumaguete City, (035) 225-6345.*NLG

[TJ]

ti anu ni??!! ssc panaad meet!!! go go go ftw!!! hehe

[SugarFreak]

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Some Lin-ay bets steal the show

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Miss Murcia, Miss Sagay and Miss Bacolod stole the show with their confidence.

Miss Don Salvador Benedicto drew laughs for her candid humor. Miss Bago acknowledged the disadvantages of being a first-timer in a beauty pageant.

The 23 candidates vying for the 2007 Lin-ay sang Negros crown were presented at the Provincial Capitol yesterday with the hopefuls greeted with questions ranging from the upcoming elections, how to promote Negros Occidental to their chances of winning the title on April 20.

Murcia bet Princess Dya Dim de la Cruz said she will promote the helpfulness and intrinsic resiliency of the Negrenses if she wins the crown.

Despite being noted by some members of the media as being the most confident among the 23 candidates, she acknowledged that her fellow contestants are also doing their best.

Another candidate with big pageant experience, Bacolod's Christer Mari Taclobos also dismissed that she is among the frontrunners to succeed last year's winner, Jan Nicole Puentevella, who represented the city.

Sagay's Margarette Bantiling said her beauty made her win in the Sinigayan Festival pageant and she hopes it will help her win the crown because she has learned how to attract people.

But Salvador Benedicto bet Frebejean Bartolo provided the light moment of the press presentation.

In a mixture of Ilonggo and English, Bartolo said she felt nervous in the presentation but she knows how to walk and this makes her confident because this could be her asset in winning the title.

The response elicited laughter from the audience. "I have hidden talents and I hope this will show as the pageant progresses," she added with a laugh.

Bago candidate Madel Magbanua said that her being young and inexperienced compared to her fellow candidates could be a disadvantage to her.

All first-time voters in next month's polls, E.B. Magalona's Ma. Corazon Bilbao, Aisa Caberte of Talisay and La Castellana bet Lara Angelika Vera also described the candidates as deserving of their votes.

A leader should be responsible, optimistic, and God-fearing, Bilbao said, adding that if an official is God-fearing, everything good will follow.

Caberte said she should be a good example for the people, especially the youth. Vera added that a leader should support the youth to help them become responsible citizens. The other candidates are Katherine Rosal - Binalbagan, Xyza Magbulogtong - Calatrava, Candy Granada - Candoni, Sugar Meshelle Tumpag - Cauayan, Vanessa Isok - Himamaylan City, Aprille Paz Felicisimo - Hinigaran, Curie Evangelista - Hinoba-an, Gretchen Simple - Ilog, Berlyn Grace Tolentino - Kabankalan City, Toni Kinlah Tumapa - Moises Padilla, Kareen Faye Gustilo - San Carlos City, Rhea Mae Balome - San Enrique, Carol Corcoso - Silay City, Rose Sheil Oñate - Valladolid, Elan Jane Esteban - Victorias City, and Deri Grace de Gracia - Sipalay City.

Producers of the annual beauty contest, led by award-winning choreographer Rene Hinojales, vowed to come up with an elegant pageant night show that will put emphasis on the province's finest tourist spots.

The show will be hosted by television personality TJ Trinidad. Hinojales, a Negros Occidental centennial awardee in choreography, said the province could expect 13 years worth of hard work on the pageant night show, which will deviate from the usual segments and instead present a travelogue and some trivia of Negros Occidental's finest tourism spots.

Marlin Sanogal, the Panaad sang Negros Festival action officer, said they initially expected 10 to 15 candidates from of the 32 towns and cities in the province since it was an election year and the mayors may be busy with their campaigns.

The Lin-ay sang Negros Talent Night is set at 7 p.m. at the SM City Bacolod Mall on April 18.

The winning candidate will receive P100,000, while the first and second runners-up will receive P60,000 and P30,000 respectively, Lin-ay committee chairperson Ian De Ramos said.

Nine special awards will also be given with each award coming with P5,000 cash, he added. The Lin-ay sang Negros will also be awarded a one-year scholarship in Negros Occidental with a monthly stipend.

She will also be employed by the Provincial Government for one year on a contractual basis and will help in its tourism promotions efforts, De Ramos said.

The candidates were pre-screened by Hinojales, scriptwriter Al Melgar, and de Ramos. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/11/topstory7.htm)

[jmok]

guyz try to look dailystar "starlife" magazine (april 15 issue sbng) na feature ang latest developments of NEW BACOLOD -SILAY AIRPORT,,with matching pictures kaya lang black and white ang mga pictures,,,,,also some articles abwt panaad....

[david_sonic15]

musta na kamo diri man? it's a long time absent ako dito. kakapoy sang summer sports samon. lapit nalang ako mapuli dira sa Bacolod. Lapit nalang Panaad Festival, gina advertise na sa TV.



Welcome here bro!!!
nakita ko ang website sang Sagay City bago na ngayon ang design >>>www.sagay-city.com.ph
Musta gali ang subong ang>>> MODERN and world-class economic and industrial zone will rise at Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City?

hello po k.Sugarfreak..hehe...thanks guid...bgo lang ko halin sa vacation...hay kanami sa Antique...thanks po... this week may plano ako maglibot sa Sagay City para mag take ng photos..hehe...

talaga? sa Brgy. Paraiso...wow...astig ba...wala akong idea tungkol sa ganyan... pero kung totoo man yan...Go Sagaynons...Hehe
:banana:

[BYAHILO]

ano update sa panaad.

[TJ]

inim-nanay eh :PPP hehe

[BYAHILO]

lol ang wala katapusan nga inum kag wala katapusan nga inasal sa panaad.

miss ko na ang panaad ba. last ko kadto dira was 2003 pa. tsk tsk

[SugarFreak]

The April Cultural Calendar

The cultural calendar this month thrives even after the Passsion-filled massive productions in various parts of the province last week. The second fortnight of April offers a variety of events - from the smorgasbord of Panaad Festival activities to writing and acting workshops and the highlights of the Earth Day celebration. The following is the cultural calendar compiled for StarLife by NCCA regional executive Rudy Reveche:

April 14 - 21
The yearly Panaad Sa Negros Festival opened yesterday with a Thanksgiving Mass, motorcade from Provincial Capitol to Panaad Grounds, Opening Ceremony and Raising of Banners, fireworks display and ABS-CBN Celebrity Show.

Dungog Negrosanon, a showcase of award-winning individual and group performances in literary, dance, music and theater, will be one of the highlights of the festival. It will be held at 8 p.m. today at the Panaad Stadium. Slated to perform are Charles Tan of Sum-ag National High School, Champion in Vocal Solo Pop of the 2007 Department of Education Western Visayas Cultural Competitions; Cesar Raymundo, Johann Enriquez of USLS and the tandem of Lynart Pallada and Charmaine Agustin of WNC, regional PRISAA champions in binalaybay, vocal solo (pop category) and vocal duet, respectively.

Group performers are the Kabataang Silay Rondalla, Negros Occidental representative to the 2007 International Rondalla Festival hosted by the Province of Oriental Negros; West Negros College Kaanyag Pilipinas Dance Company and Rondalla, which was featured in rave shows in the Filipino-Australian Barrio Fiesta in Darwin, Australia and Dalit ng Mga Virtuoso, a collaborative theater production of CSA-B Kanlaon Theatre Guild, WNC Kalingaw: Teatro Hiligaynon and USLS Maskara Theater Ensemble, which was an entry to the 2007 Tanghal: 1st National Universities Theater Festival sponsored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Also performing is the modern dancer group of Visayan Maritime Academy which is the reigning regional PRISAA champion.

Crowd-drawing events such as the Pop Dance Showdown (April 16, at 7 p.m.), Latin Dance Sports (April 18 at 5 p.m. at NOMPAC), Banda Dire, Banda Didto - Secondary Level (April 19 at 2 p.m.) and Lin-ay sang Negros (April 20 and 7 p.m.) are featured anew in this year's Panaad calendar, along with the Negros Pop Idol, now on its second year. The finalists are Shiela De Pedro of Murcia (District 3), Darian Balaga of Pontevedra (District 4), Ordisi Osonio of Sagay (District 2), Rose Ann Joy Laspiñas of Binalbagan (District 5), Nasher Lagos of Don Salvador Benedicto (District 1), Marie Leslie Madayag of Kabankalan (District 6) and the representative of the the Lone District of Bacolod.

Other events in the week-long festival are trade fair and garden show, gifts house wares and toys exhibits, organic farming, livestock and dairy products fair, festival costume display and photo exhibit, national dog agility competition, derby, sports competitions, daily morning aerobics, livelihood skills olympics, on-the-spot painting contests and battle of the bands.

April 15 - 21
More than 5,000 student athletes and the country's renowned coaches will see action at the Iloilo Sports Complex on April 15 - 22 for the National PRISAA Meet. The athletes will compete in a total of 14 sports events representing about 500 member schools in 17 regions. It will also see the first year of women's football and karatedo competitions.

Western Visayas, bannered by Negros Occidental athletes, is the defending champion. A special feature will be the search for Mutya ng PRISAA scheduled at Central Philippine U and the vocal solo pop competition, which will be held at SM City. Johann Enriquez of USLS will represent Western Visayas in the singing tilt.

April 16 - May 10
The Negros Museum will conduct its 11th Summer Visual Arts Workshop on April 16 to May 10 with the following courses: play art for children, acrylic/water color painting, terra cota and basic sketching. Interested parties may contact Syra at 433-4764 or 708-5080.

April 22 - 27
With Earth Day slated on the 22nd of April, the Negros Occidental Earth Day Committee will hold a six-day celebration of ecology-protection advocacy, with academic partner West Negros College as one of the venues for the celebration. coordinating efforts for the commemoration are the Province of Negros Occidental, Bacolod City Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc., Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Broad Initiatives for Negros Development, Forest Inc., Multi-Sectorial Alliance for Development, with Bikers Federation, Smiles-Bacolod Youth, Animo Puppet Theater, Project Cares, Solar Generation and CEI.

Among the activities are Bike for A Cause, products display, ecotour, recycling drive, seminars on Solid Waste Management and Formation for Ecopolice, Effects of Avian Flu on Humans, Forest Management and Coastal Resource Management and film showing. The celebration will close with an eco-party/concert on April 27 at 6 p.m. at WNC Football Field. the party-concert will feature Pinikpikan. Since its creation in 1989, Pinikpikan has played in various music venues and events in the country and represented the Philippines at the ASEAN Cultural Summit in 2002 and 2004 World Rhythm Series and Singapore Music Festival, respectively. The group draws inspiration from the diverse indigenous beats and melodies of the Philippine archipelago to create a unique sound and visual experience. Three members of the group are Negrenses - Gerry Baguio and Boy Garovillo of Bacolod City and Tito Martinez of Isabela.

April 23 - May 28
The annual IYAS Creative Writing Workshop will be held on April 23 - 28 at Balay Kalinungan, USLS. The workshop is sponsored by the USLS Negrense Studies and Development Center in collaboration with the De La Salle University and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Resource persons this year are DLSU Professors Dr. Cirilo Bautista and Dr. Marjorie Evasco, Genevieve Asenjo, Dr. Elsie Coscolluela (USLS), Dr. Antonio Tan (MSU-Iligan) and John Iremil Teodoro (USA-Iloilo).

April 23 - May 19
The 17th Negros Summer Workshop takes off on April 23 at USLS. New course offered this year are Teenage Improvisation, Movement for Children and Teenage Film Production aside from Children's Theater, Teenage Acting, Basic Acting, Movement for Stage and Screen, Film Production, Production Design, Director's Apprenticeship and Stage Management. The workshop will culminate on May 19 with the 10th Crystal Piaya Video Competition. The workshop is initiated by Crossing Negros Cultural Foundation, NCCA and USLS. Resource persons are Peque, Madie and Jubal Gallaga, Rene Hinojales, Gabby Fernandez and Gino Gonzales among others. Contact Rose Barrera at Tel. No. 434-5998. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/April/15/index.htm)

[SugarFreak]

April 16, 2007
Panaad off to a colorful start

The Panaad sa Negros Festival 2007 opened Saturday with a presentation of colorful festival dances and beauties that wowed around 1,000 Negrenes at the Panaad Park and Sports Complex in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.
Gov. Joseph Marañon said he hopes this year's activities will be productive, adding that the provincial government has been trying to give Negrenses the best entertainment for 14 years.

He also thanked the different cites and municipalities for their cooperation, which he said made the celebration stronger through the years.
Marañon said that if he gets lucky in the May polls, he will focus on the development of the province's countryside and he will lead Negros' bid to host the International Organic Conference in 2011.

During the presentation of the Lin-ay Sang Negros bets at Panaad Saturday, Ms. Bacolod Christer Mari Taclobos, Ms. Kabankalan Berlyn Grace Tolentino, Ms. La Castellana Lara Angelika Vera, and Ms. San Carlos Kareen Kay Gustilo emerged as crowd favorites.

Nine cities and municipalities showcased their festival dances, led by Bacolod City's MassKara Festival dancers who wowed the audience with their Asian-inspired dance steps and confetti shower finale.

Bago City presented its Babaylan Festival with green-haired performers, while La Carlota City's Pasalamat Festival featured dancers in sequined costumes.
Moises Padilla also joined the festival dance segment with its Magayud Hinuptanan Livestock Festival, while Pulupandan showed its Salapan Festival.
Performers dressed as fighting cocks gave color to San Enrique's Bulang-bulang Festival while San Carlos City's Pintaflores Festival dancers glittered with their gold and pastel gowns.

Sipalay's Pasaway depicted the town's mining and fishing industries, while Talisay City showed the struggle of its ancient tribe against the Moros through its Minuluan Festival.

An eight-minute fireworks display also added to the festival opening's color as blue, green, orange, and gold meteor-like sparklers shot up to the sky in circles, and spirals. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/16/topstory6.htm)


3 dancing beauties
Ms. Bago City Madel Magbanua has been dancing since she was in second year high school, while Ms. Moises Padilla Toni Kinlah Tumapa has loved the hobby since her elementary days.

Ms. Sagay City Margarette Bautiling, on the other hand, dances in front of the mirror. When these three beauties are not joining pageants like the Lin-ay sang Negros, they are busy dancing.

Magbanua, who has represented Western Visayas at last year's Palarong Pambansa in Naga, in the dance sports' modern standard category, said she recently clinched a full scholarship at the Collegio de San Agustin-Bacolod for her ballroom talents.

The 16-year-old said she believes she is really blessed because few people are gifted with dancing skills like hers. Tumapa likes pop dances and she has won competitions in her high school, while Bautiling enjoys dancing in front of the mirror everyday because, she said, it makes her know herself more.
"When you look at the mirror, you see emotions and things other than your physical features," Bautiling, who is this year's Sinigayan Queen, said.
Tumapa, 17, also loves to swim and prefers the pool while Bautiling likes the beach.

Bautiling also acted in her high school's plays and sees the Lin-ay sang Negros as a way to build friendships, while Magbanua is eyeing a career in tourism or hospitality management. Through dancing and their other gifts, the three hope to take the Lin-ay sang Negros crown home. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/16/topstory9.htm)

[david_sonic15]

April 16, 2007

3 dancing beauties
Ms. Bago City Madel Magbanua has been dancing since she was in second year high school, while Ms. Moises Padilla Toni Kinlah Tumapa has loved the hobby since her elementary days.

Ms. Sagay City Margarette Bautiling, on the other hand, dances in front of the mirror. When these three beauties are not joining pageants like the Lin-ay sang Negros, they are busy dancing.

Magbanua, who has represented Western Visayas at last year's Palarong Pambansa in Naga, in the dance sports' modern standard category, said she recently clinched a full scholarship at the Collegio de San Agustin-Bacolod for her ballroom talents.

The 16-year-old said she believes she is really blessed because few people are gifted with dancing skills like hers. Tumapa likes pop dances and she has won competitions in her high school, while Bautiling enjoys dancing in front of the mirror everyday because, she said, it makes her know herself more.
"When you look at the mirror, you see emotions and things other than your physical features," Bautiling, who is this year's Sinigayan Queen, said.
Tumapa, 17, also loves to swim and prefers the pool while Bautiling likes the beach.

Bautiling also acted in her high school's plays and sees the Lin-ay sang Negros as a way to build friendships, while Magbanua is eyeing a career in tourism or hospitality management. Through dancing and their other gifts, the three hope to take the Lin-ay sang Negros crown home. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/16/topstory9.htm)

The three dancing beauties...hehe... Go Sagaynon(hehe...i'm not too biased naman siguro)
just give your best and shine among the others... i know you can do it!
anyways... Good luck to all of the contestants!
hope i can witness the Panaad festival.. hindi pa talaga ako nakapunta dito..naririnig at nababasa ko lang...maybe next time...i hope so...
post naman po kayo dito ha about panaad with photos! hehe
Go Negrense!!!

PS: @Sugarfreak thank you bro for the updates!!!

[Angelie]

Hi everyone..
I'm so excited..
This Friday (April 20) mapuli na ko da sa Bago City. Mga 1 week man ko da guro sa aton. Maybe visit the last day of fun in Panaad sa Negros, visit SM City, the newest Mall there and some other nice places to have fun and relax..hhmmm...

I hope ma-maximize ko gid ang time ko para maexperience ang improvement s Negros and hope to bring with me back to work the smile only in that only Bacolodnon is born with... :-)

[Angelie]

Syempre sa mga friends ko dira s Negros...hulata nyo ko kay lapit na gid lang...
Tililingub naman ta sini... :banana: :banana: :banana:
Alatubangay nmn ta mintras may oras pa..
Sugod naman ta sisni ilisturyahanay.. :cheers:
Exciting and relaxingto stay and take in the ambiance of Negros-Bacolod-Bago City.

[Angelie]

My warmest hello to the following: (bumati..hehehe)
Cathy M, Joy, Du, Earl, Ady, Randy, Anna, Joel, Nang Sarah, Vangie, Santi, Shaniel, Paupau, Mia, Sandra, Tita Mila, Ann, Melanie, Roniel, Christy, Carmela, Carla, Erica, Jo, Ann Marie, my sisters Monna Lee, Dina, June, Pearl, to Nanay and Tatay, My cousins, and their family, and my teachers in highshool and elementary.

Congratulations to my youngest sister Pearl who will graduate on April 21-22, and all the Nursing students Batch 2007 of Colegio San Agustin- Bacolod.

[Angelie]

kita kits and thanks to this forum...i got chance to be informed of the latest s Negros and greet my friends.

ang galing!!! tsup!

[transparo2121]

huhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhu!!! dugay nako ala kasulod di ba! sako gd kami bi sa concert namon sang 11 sa SM......Wats the latest pipol! when ang EB??? wala gd ko idea ah!

[SugarFreak]

April 17, 2007

'It's a dream come true'

For Ms. La Castellana Lara Angelika Vera, Ms. Valladolid Rose Sheil Oñate, and Ms. Talisay Aiza Caberte, joining the Lin-ay sang Negros pageant is the fulfillment of a dream.

"Not everybody gets a chance to be a candidate for the Lin-ay sang Negros and I'm really flattered to be among the candidates," Vera said. She said her father hesitated to allow her to join the contest at first but he eventually gave in when she told him that it was really her dream.

"He even promised to watch the pageant night despite his busy schedule," Vera, a dean's listee at the University of St. La Salle, said. Oñate said that being a part of the annual beauty tilt has been her dream since she was seven years old.

"It's really a dream-come-true and I'm really grateful that I'm one of the candidates because I can represent my hometown," the sixteen-year-old Oñate said. Caberte on the other hand said that the competition will give her a chance to help her family financially.

"I'm happy and I'm nervous but I think that my faith in God and my confidence will help me win," Caberte said. The three beauties are also sports enthusiasts. Vera is a table tennis varsity player while Oñate and Caberte play badminton.

Vera said she would really exert extra effort especially since it's the first time she has joined a beauty contest, while Oñate considers herself a winner by being one of the 23 contenders in the Lin-ay sang Negros crown.

Caberte, on the other hand, said she would give a good performance for the people of Talisay City. The three said that they will do their best to further fulfill their dream on the pageant night of the Lin-ay sang Negros on Friday. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/17/topstory9.htm)

[SugarFreak]

^Guyz, I'll be there on 19. Here's my # 09216252614 and 09066400428. @ Transparo I had already your # I will txt you if ara naku dira, sorry I'm not always an online to my YM. @ Jmok pls txt/pm me if you got my #. Sino pa ang interesado? I have also a meeting together with the other online forums there @ Panaad. See you all there!

[david_sonic15]

^Guyz, I'll be there on 19. Here's my # 09216252614 and 09066400428. @ Transparo I had already your # I will txt you if ara naku dira, sorry I'm not always an online to my YM. @ Jmok pls txt/pm me if you got my #. Sino pa ang interesado? I have also a meeting together with the other online forums there @ Panaad. See you all there!

wow!!!!! ang saya niyo...huhu............parang gusto ko rin pumunta..... hay:(

[JuIcYdUdE22]

+639154323903

[jmok]

^Guyz, I'll be there on 19. Here's my # 09216252614 and 09066400428. @ Transparo I had already your # I will txt you if ara naku dira, sorry I'm not always an online to my YM. @ Jmok pls txt/pm me if you got my #. Sino pa ang interesado? I have also a meeting together with the other online forums there @ Panaad. See you all there!

@ sugarfreak
i got ur # now.....ill TRY to go dira sa panaad, ky daw ka busy gid sa akon dis week....:) :) :)

[SugarFreak]

April 18, 2007
'Parokya' sets free concert at Panaad

One of the country's hottest bands, Parokya ni Edgar, will perform for free at the Panaad Stadium tomorrow night as part of the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2007. The group is composed of Chito Miranda and Vinci Montaner on vocals, Darius Semaña and Gabriel CheeKee - guitars, Buhawi Meneses - bass and Dindin Moreno on drums.

Together with the band, also to perform at the Pop Fiesta are Pinoy Pop Superstar champion John Nieto and soul siren Nina who will serenade Negrenses with their latest hits along with singers Mari Nallos and Jay Perillo.

Free tickets will be given out at designated redemption centers in participating supermarkets upon presentation of proof of purchase of at least P75 worth of selected products. Redemption booths are available at Gaisano City Mall and Gaisano-main, Lopue's San Sebastian and Lopue's East, Libra Mart Libertad and Centroplex branches, Libra Mart - Talisay, Foodman - Silay, KJ Fairmart and Consuelo's located at Luzuriaga St., Bacolod City. source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/18/people.htm)

Lin-ay Sang Negros

Wants to be an Ambassadress of Goodwill.

The behavior of the young is largely developed in co-curricular activities than in walled classroom.

San Carlos’ Kareen Kaye Gustilo wants to be an Ambassadress of Goodwill. She also wants to develop social responsibility towards other municipalities and cities. Now a college student at the University of Negros Occidental–Recolletos, Kareen is the daughter of Bernie and Antoniette.

***
Lin-ay Sang San Enrique, Rhea Mae V. Balome

A Lakambini

Her thoughts are global but her two feet are solidly rooted on the Filipino soil. Her get ups are typically 21st century but her heart and soul, the essence of her personhood is Filipino. “Tatak Pinoy, modernong Pinoy, dugong Pinoy,” was then her winning banners when chosen as the “Lakambini ng Wika” back in 2006 Linggo ng Wika at the University of St. La Salle.

This is San Enrique’s Rhea Mae V. Balome, quite articulate in her command of the Filipino. She’s the daughter of Roy and Theresa Balome.

***
Linay Sang Silay City, Carol G. Corcoso
A future educator

Young as she is, but this beauty from Silay has a clear vision of what this nation shall become. When Carol G. Corcoso talked about education, the whole family agreed that money motives should be set aside.

Carol will live a life for young learners, an expending life for the hope of the next generation. This is why she chose a course leading to a career in elementary education at Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and her parents, Norberto and Rogelia, are all out for her.

***
Linay Sang Valladolid, Rose Sheil M. Oñate
A jolly girl

SHE is the typical jolly girl toddler who plays, loves to dance, very optimistic and dream of being a beauty queen. Contemplative Catholicism must have walled this dreamer to be mindful of what is basic and essential in one’s spirituality.

University life, meanwhile, opened doors for Valladolid’ Rose Sheil M. Oñate to seek further exposure and personality enhancement programs. Inexperienced in beauty competitions, yet Rose sees opportunity to develop herself.

Now a college student at the University of St. La Salle and owing to the unwavering support of parents, Vincent and Sheila, Rose is now a beauty contestant, a “dream come true” for her. source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/04/18/feat/lin.ay.sang.negros.html)

[SugarFreak]

wow!!!!! ang saya niyo...huhu............parang gusto ko rin pumunta..... hay:(

Sana makasama ka samin.

+639154323903

Your house and my house is a walking distance only.

@ sugarfreak
i got ur # now.....ill TRY to go dira sa panaad, ky daw ka busy gid sa akon dis week....:) :) :)

No probs. baka nag summer class ka.

[TJ]

waaa.. wala ko cellphone sbnh pero mahulam ko sa maghod ko... gin cofiscate cellphone ko pati sim indi pag balik.. haha lantawa nyo lang sa samahan glad mad or sad for the whole story... xDD

my number for now is 09184229533

[david_sonic15]

Sana makasama ka samin.





Waah.!!! gusto ko nga po eh..wala talaga akong ginagawa sa bahay.....at hindi pa talaga ako nakapunta sa panaad festival...para experience naman......
I'll try po...

[ngprofflorida]

SOON TO OPEN!!! WOODBRIDGE PIZZA USA is along Mabini Margarita sts. going to UNO-R I spoked to the owner to this Pizza is different from the other Pizza's the ingredients came from USA, the price is cheaper. The definite date of opening will be next month. I guaranteed this is the best pizza parlor so far I ever tasted. I will post next month the exact date of opening. To all my friends in Bacolod City lets welcome Woodbridge Pizza to our beloved city of smile.

[ngprofflorida]

WOODBRIDGE PIZZA USA, other location: Boracay, Iloilo, Roxas, Cebu, main office Calamba Laguna. Soon to open!!! Bacolod City. Along Mabini Margarita St. going to UNOR infront of Lhuiller pawnshop.

[BYAHILO]

sino nag daug sa festival championship sang panaad?

[SugarFreak]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/edfgertertcopy.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/imgoingtobacolod.jpg
I'll be there this afternoon. kitakits nalang!
look up my PC it's an SSC!!!
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/gfhgfhgf.jpg

[kyle@1008]

kita kits and thanks to this forum...i got chance to be informed of the latest s Negros and greet my friends.

ang galing!!! tsup!

which part ka sang bago, my family home is here....

[death327]

Robinsons set to expand mall operations outside Metro Manila


ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) on Thursday announced that it will expand its mall operations both within and outside of Metro Manila, with the property developer eyeing six new shopping centers.

The property arm of the Gokongwei family-led JG Summit Holdings Inc. said it would construct malls in the cities of Manila, Bacolod, Tagaytay, Bulacan, Tacloban, Dumaguete and Davao. It would also expand its Robinsons Manila and its first Robinsons mall in Bacolod.

.................. for more details: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business3.php

[death327]

Robinsons set to expand mall operations outside Metro Manila


ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) on Thursday announced that it will expand its mall operations both within and outside of Metro Manila, with the property developer eyeing six new shopping centers.

The property arm of the Gokongwei family-led JG Summit Holdings Inc. said it would construct malls in the cities of Manila, Bacolod, Tagaytay, Bulacan, Tacloban, Dumaguete and Davao. It would also expand its Robinsons Manila and its first Robinsons mall in Bacolod.

.................. for more details: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business3.php

[transparo2121]

^Guyz, I'll be there on 19. Here's my # 09216252614 and 09066400428. @ Transparo I had already your # I will txt you if ara naku dira, sorry I'm not always an online to my YM. @ Jmok pls txt/pm me if you got my #. Sino pa ang interesado? I have also a meeting together with the other online forums there @ Panaad. See you all there!

huhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhu! sensya sugarfreak...ala ko sa eb lain gd matyag ko...gin migrane ako....sakit2x gd ulo ko....then ala nako celfone...landline na lng gd nabilin sakon.....7094733.......jet estefani here....

[transparo2121]

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ei guys! check our new website! know more about the St. Joseph's High School Chorus..........


www.freewebtown.com/sjslschorus


For invitations and other singing engagements just contact us with these numbers and email address:

baritone_1984@yahoo.com

sjhs_chorus2003@yahoo.com

sjsls_chorus@yahoo.com

7094733 - Mr. Jet P. Estefani

[SugarFreak]

Wow grabe ka crowded people ang Panaad kaya lang ang daming gangster. Maraming rambolan. Lagaw ko sa SM kakapoy man libuton. Among restaurants that can I seen @ SM are the Figaro, Max's, Bigby's, Bo's, Bob's, Kuppa, Yellow Cab, Red Ribbon, Mcdo, Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Pizza Hut, Shakey's, Mang Inasal, Chicken Deli, KFC, L'Kaisie, Teds, and etc. I forgot the other.

^Thanks for the updates of the Robinsons Place expansion.

^@ Transparo2121>OK! I wonder why you are not replying my text. basi sa kasakuon kag sa kapoy muna nga works.

[SugarFreak]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/littlelinaynegros07bacolod.jpg
Little Lin-ay candidates call on Gov. Joseph G. Marañon (3rd from right) at the Capitol in the presence of (l-r) Asst. Provincial Engr. Ernie Mapa, Government Asset Management Head Jed de Leon, Pag-ugyon Negros Foundation president Nestor Jalandoni, Jr., Panaad Action Officer Marlin Sanogal and Little Lin-ay Coordinator Jonalee Visitacion.

[transparo2121]

Summer na tuod pero damo dyapon works...hay............. mga action plan pa kag lesson plans nga bag-o sa music this SY 2007-2008, hay..........gasakit ang ulo ko ya....lapit naman namcya sa 2008....hay........thanx sa concern ah....

[BYAHILO]

ano nga festival nag daug sa panaad this year? daw wala gid ako balita haw? last year nag daug ang tigkalalag festival.