Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[ngprofflorida]

WO! GO BACOLOD!..... LAKI NG ROBINSONS NYO AH. HEHEHEH

GANDA NUNG SIPAWAY ISLAND/RESORT, MAHAL BA DUN?

actually sipaway island is expensive resort most of the tourist are from US and European they cater big time spender. and already published in US market. this is the next destination and also dont forget Sipalay thats why they rushing the completion of an airport. the ala boracay destination soon. about the Robinson mall yes the biggest outside metro manila in term is square meters. :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

[birdfluuu]

Robinsons Bacolod:colgate: ^^ ^^

[birdfluuu]

So Bacolod Robinsons is 65,702 sq meters plus 20,000 sqm added the grand total is 85,702 sqm. so far dago man gid ah:banana: :banana: :banana:

My question is why only Bacolod and Manila expansion how about the rest of the mall? so that mean good market ang Bacolod. thats answer to my question.:lol: :lol: :cheers: :cheers: :bash: :bash:

:dance: :dance:

[chymera00]

Could it be possible that the computations in the image presented already includes Metro Robinsons Bacolod?, which actually has a negligible retail space since more than 90% of its space is either occupied by teletech or is vacant?

[ngprofflorida]

Could it be possible that the computations in the image presented already includes Metro Robinsons Bacolod?, which actually has a negligible retail space since more than 90% of its space is either occupied by teletech or is vacant?

occupied nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh: ANG TANAN NGA FLOOR MEANS 100% OCCUPANCYbanana: :banana: :banana:

[chymera00]

occupied nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:banana: :banana: :banana:
by?

[WawaY[625]]

actually yung total area na yung combined robinsons place and robinsons metro yun..

robinsons iloilo pa rin pinakamalaki sa Vizmin even after the expansion of robinson place bacolod

[WawaY[625]]

makikita mo talaga ang IQ ng tao based sa pagintindi ng simpleng drawing :lol:

[ngprofflorida]

;15041016']makikita mo talaga ang IQ ng tao based sa pagintindi ng simpleng drawing :lol:


AAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY and taraaaaaayyyyyyyyyy ni mannnnnnnnayyyyyyy:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

[jbd0130]

anybody can check the expansion of L fisher hotel, according to my source inside they could no longer accomodate the influx of visitors. they always 90-100% booked every month. they already bought a huge lot at the back of the hotel. and according to my recent visitor a councilor of bacolod city, they approved recently a business permit one of the big company's in the philippines will put up mid-rise hotel in Bacolod next year. but I will not tell you guys which one. I will give you a hint: Robinson, SM, and Ayala. guess who? so people in bacolod just find out do some research. good luck.

Another hint ngpaflorida.

[gonzahr22]

baw!!! nag strike na naman ang isa sa mga know-it-all forumer ah.. tam-an kaalam gid siguro.. btw, where's your partner in crime na parehos mo man "feeling"?:lol:

[gonzahr22]

anybody can check the expansion of L fisher hotel, according to my source inside they could no longer accomodate the influx of visitors. they always 90-100% booked every month. they already bought a huge lot at the back of the hotel. and according to my recent visitor a councilor of bacolod city, they approved recently a business permit one of the big company's in the philippines will put up mid-rise hotel in Bacolod next year. but I will not tell you guys which one. I will give you a hint: Robinson, SM, and Ayala. guess who? so people in bacolod just find out do some research. good luck.

my guess, its Robinsons..

[chymera00]

occupied nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh: ANG TANAN NGA FLOOR MEANS 100% OCCUPANCYbanana: :banana: :banana:
Oh ok. I'll be going there next week to visit a friend who works in Teletech so ... I'll be able to check the place out.

[ngprofflorida]

baw!!! nag strike na naman ang isa sa mga know-it-all forumer ah.. tam-an kaalam gid siguro.. btw, where's your partner in crime na parehos mo man "feeling"?:lol:


ha ha ha amo gid gonzahr22, ang IQ zero but hindi ka function ang airport kon hindi ma tandog sa kamalagko ko. I hope nakuha nya .:ohno: :ohno: mataray si manay kaayo

[COLLIN JASPER]

i was there last monday at robinson bacolod with my brother, puli sa sagay. Wala gawa tawo bisan, lunch break, ilisipon lang naga kaon sa mga foodcourt kg fastfood chain. Thats the reason siguro why the owner prefer to put some bars and coffee shops sa magiging expansion nila kay mas grabi ang market sine.

[ngprofflorida]

i was there last monday at robinson bacolod with my brother, puli sa sagay. Wala gawa tawo bisan, lunch break, ilisipon lang naga kaon sa mga foodcourt kg fastfood chain. Thats the reason siguro why the owner prefer to put some bars and coffee shops sa magiging expansion nila kay mas grabi ang market sine.

not a lot during lunch time but during afternoon daw palengke.

[gonzahr22]

ha ha ha amo gid gonzahr22, ang IQ zero but hindi ka function ang airport kon hindi ma tandog sa kamalagko ko. I hope nakuha nya .:ohno: :ohno: mataray si manay kaayo

amu gid na kon ang IQ bala ara lang sa in between his/her legs and not in between his ears.. and a lot of peeps here envy or just plain crab mentality, with the way the economy of Bacolod is soaring.. Bacolod is not a regional city/capital yet it is one of the pillars of our country's economy. The income is much higher compared to other regional cities.:banana:

[chymera00]

^^ I don't think anybody here is saying that ... nobody has posted about undermining Bacolod's economy. You're just instigating a City vs City on your own. We're just discussing that some of the forum members here have wrongly interpreted the diagram (in bold and size 7 font pa) posted about Robinson Malls in the P.I. particularly Rob Place Bacolod

[gonzahr22]

^^ I don't think anybody here is saying that ... nobody has posted about undermining Bacolod's economy. You're just instigating a City vs City on your own. We're just discussing that some of the forum members here have wrongly interpreted the diagram (in bold and size 7 font pa) posted about Robinson Malls in the P.I. particularly Rob Place Bacolod

Well if thats the case, then one should STOP USING STIMULATING WORDS as well. Like giving remarks as "measuring up ones IQ" just because of his/her interpretation of the diagram. And thats his opinion. He never stepped on anybody's toes. And masyado ka yatang apektado sa discussions ng Bacolod thread.. Just asking.:)

[chymera00]

Well if thats the case, then one should STOP USING STIMULATING WORDS as well. Like giving remarks as "measuring up ones IQ" just because of his/her interpretation of the diagram. And thats his opinion. He never stepped on anybody's toes. And masyado ka yatang apektado sa discussions ng Bacolod thread.. Just asking.:)
I'm not that affected but I consider Bacolod as my second city since some of my relatives live there and I frequent the place especially when I was still a kid. I mostly just lurk here and read about the latest in Bacolod but sometimes I also post if there's something I need to say such as in this case.

[SugarFreak]

:dance: :dance:

,,,hi hello,,,BIRDFLUUU...welcome here...nice nick...lols

anybody can check the expansion of L fisher hotel, according to my source inside they could no longer accomodate the influx of visitors. they always 90-100% booked every month. they already bought a huge lot at the back of the hotel. and according to my recent visitor a councilor of bacolod city, they approved recently a business permit one of the big company's in the philippines will put up mid-rise hotel in Bacolod next year. but I will not tell you guys which one. I will give you a hint: Robinson, SM, and Ayala. guess who? so people in bacolod just find out do some research. good luck.

updated ka talaga at NG...sana Ayala. ganoon din sa sinasabi mo about to the beside complex of new bacolod govt center...will develop it into a new bacolod cbd...updated ka din

how many floors can we call it a mid-rise (from # to # floors)? meaning they will have an expansion hotel?

[chymera00]

Well if thats the case, then one should STOP USING STIMULATING WORDS as well. Like giving remarks as "measuring up ones IQ" just because of his/her interpretation of the diagram. And thats his opinion. He never stepped on anybody's toes. And masyado ka yatang apektado sa discussions ng Bacolod thread.. Just asking.:)
I'm not that affected but I consider Bacolod as my second city since some of my relatives live there and I frequent the place especially when I was still a kid. I mostly just lurk here and read about the latest in Bacolod but sometimes I also post if there's something I need to say such as in this case.

The diagram was pretty starightforward, you just had to analyze it long enough before jumping into conclusions. And that's why I needed to post because I notice that some forum members here just jump into conclusions often.

Anyways I hope people have learned their mistakes. I'm just going to end this so that the thread can move along

[SugarFreak]

August 29, 2007
Manila orchestra coming to Bacolod (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/29/people.htm)

The Manila Symphony Orchestra is coming for a one-night concert in Bacolod City at the Santuario de La Salle, University of St. La Salle, on September 5 at 8 p.m., a press release from organizers said.

They are brought to the city through Prudential Guarantee-Bacolod, to coincide with the company's 20th year anniversary.

Fresh from their successful performances at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the orchestra will repeat the same program of Beethoven Leonora Overture, Grieg Piano Concerto, and Tchaikovsky symphony No. 5 with its conductor Helen Quach and pianist Cristine Coyiuto.

The venue seats only 890 and tickets are priced at P500 and P1000. For more information on the concert, interested parties may call the Office of Prudential Guarantee-Bacolod at Tel. Nos. 434-5445 and 434-6954, the press release added.*

[gonzahr22]

I'm not that affected but I consider Bacolod as my second city since some of my relatives live there and I frequent the place especially when I was still a kid. I mostly just lurk here and read about the latest in Bacolod but sometimes I also post if there's something I need to say such as in this case.

The diagram was pretty starightforward, you just had to analyze it long enough before jumping into conclusions. And that's why I needed to post because I notice that some forum members here just jump into conclusions often.

Anyways I hope people have learned their mistakes. I'm just going to end this so that the thread can move along

Your point accepted. But just a reminder, some "peeps" here should STOP maligning the opinion of others by insinuating such remarks as "the measure of ones IQ". Always remember the "Golden Rule".:)

[Xeltran]

August 29, 2007
Manila orchestra coming to Bacolod (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/29/people.htm)

The Manila Symphony Orchestra is coming for a one-night concert in Bacolod City at the Santuario de La Salle, University of St. La Salle, on September 5 at 8 p.m., a press release from organizers said.

They are brought to the city through Prudential Guarantee-Bacolod, to coincide with the company's 20th year anniversary.

Fresh from their successful performances at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the orchestra will repeat the same program of Beethoven Leonora Overture, Grieg Piano Concerto, and Tchaikovsky symphony No. 5 with its conductor Helen Quach and pianist Cristine Coyiuto.

The venue seats only 890 and tickets are priced at P500 and P1000. For more information on the concert, interested parties may call the Office of Prudential Guarantee-Bacolod at Tel. Nos. 434-5445 and 434-6954, the press release added.*

All I can say is that mahal talaga ang tickets which is actually priced reasonably given the fact that the Manila Symphony Orchestra will perform at Santuario de La Salle. Santuario is actually fit for the concert :)

About the diagram...
The blue-colored floor area of Robinson's in Bacolod is the combined floor area of both Robinson's Place and Robinson's Metro Bacolod. Yes, Robinson's Place Iloilo is actually bigger than Rob's Place Bacolod, no doubt about that. But the diagram combined both RMB's and RPB's floor areas, so we have that. But then, after the expansion of RPB, the combined floor areas of RPB and RMB will be bigger than RPC, nuff said. No need na for conflicts.

Anyway, did anyone realize that the map was so erroneous? I mean why is it pointing Bacolod in the area of Romblon (is it?). One thing's for sure though, it isn't pointing to Negros Island.

[WawaY[625]]

Your point accepted. But just a reminder, some "peeps" here should STOP maligning the opinion of others by insinuating such remarks as "the measure of ones IQ". Always remember the "Golden Rule".:)


sige kaw na lang ang mag fill please :D

makikita mo talaga ang ________ ng tao based sa pagintindi ng simpleng drawing

[gonzahr22]

;15050967']sige kaw na lang ang mag fill please :D

makikita mo talaga ang ________ ng tao based sa pagintindi ng simpleng drawing


HAHAHAHAHA!!! youre very FUNNY.. nothing else.:lol:

[gonzahr22]

Time and again, its the same forumer who's always creating conflicts here.. haaayyyy.. kulang siguro sa ______. (Fill mo rin).:lol:

[WawaY[625]]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! youre very FUNNY.. nothing else.:lol:


ano daw yun?:poke: :cheers:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[gonzahr22]

;15051111']ano daw yun?:poke: :cheers:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

check your __.(fill mo, dali!):lol:

[gonzahr22]

The 61st PAL Interclub will be held in Bacolod from 21 February to 01 March 2008.

The Philippine Airlines Interclub is the country's oldest, largest and most prestigious golf team competition - widely acknowledged as the national clubs championship of the Philippines.

PAL Interclub Tournament Committee
Chairman
Domingo Duerme
Co-Chairman
Barazel Salazar
Vice-Chairman
Jesus G. Garcia
Executive Member
Felix J. Cruz
Tournament Director
Buddy Resurreccion
Chairperson - Secretariat
Mary Joan Ezequiel-Aldanese


Tournament Schedule

Joint First Team Captains’ Meeting
05 October 2007
0800H
Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club
Team Captains’ Tournament
05 October 2007
Follows shortly after the meeting
Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club
Seniors' Division
21 February 2008 (Thursday)

0800H Ceremonial Tee-off
Registration for the 2nd Team Captain's Meeting

0900H 2nd Team Captain's Meeting
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


22 - 24 February 2008 (Friday - Sunday)


0600H Tournament Proper
Negros Occ. Golf & CC and Bacolod Golf & CC


24 February 2008 (Sunday)

1900H Seniors' Awards Night
To be announced
Media Tournament
25 February 2008
1200H
Venue - To be announced


26 February 2008
0700H-0800H
Venue - To be announced
Men's Regular Division
26 February 2008 (Tuesday)

0800H Ceremonial Tee-off
Registration for the 2nd Team Captain’s Meeting

0900H 2nd Team Captain's Meeting
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


27 February -01 March 2008 (Wednesday - Saturday)

0600H Tournament proper
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


01 March 2008 (Saturday)

1900H Men's Regular Division Awards Night
To be announced
Sponsors Tournament
01 March 2008 (Saturday)
Tee time and venue - To be announced

(Source: PAL official website)

[SugarFreak]

08/29/07
Bacolod may skip Olympic festival (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/29/sportnews1.htm)

With less than two weeks away from the Visayas leg of the Philippine Olympic Festival in Iloilo, all indications point to Bacolod City skipping the multi-event meet aimed at searching for potential athletes to the national team.

Susan Jamero, the Bacolod sports and youth development officer, said the city has yet to receive any communication from the Philippine Olympic Committee, a statement refuted by CJ Juntarreal, a member of the POF secretariat.

In a separate interview, Juntarreal said she sent the invitation to the city last week.

But Jamero said it is unlikely that Bacolod will send a delegation for the festival, citing time constraints. She added that her office has yet to draw up a budget for the meet.

"Because of this situation, we may not have the budget in time for the competition," she told the DAILY STAR yesterday.

Jamero's statement came on the heels of the Negros Occidental Provincial Sports officer Manuel De Oro's declaration that the province may skip majority of the events in the POF's 17-discipline calendar.

Juntarreal, who was in Iloilo yesterday to meet with the local POF organizing committee, said, "The POC will try its best to convince Bacolod to join the event".

She also said that the Department of Education will allow student-athletes to participate in the meet as part of the agreement it entered into with the POC.

De Oro said only the Negros' 15-Under and 17-Under football squads are bound to see action in the Sept. 10-16 event. The provincial sports OIC added his office has yet to identify athletes to join the other events, like athletics, archery and boxing, among others.

POF chairman Robert Aventajado wrote Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Marañon on Aug. 1, reiterating the POC invitation to join the meet, which had been postponed twice, following initial host Antique's appeals.

Among the responsibilities of a participating province are to shoulder the transport costs, spend for uniforms, and provide food of its athletes for the duration of the competition, Aventajado said in his letter.

The POF's objectives, Aventajado said, include the sustaining of the momentum of the success of the RP Team in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games; the identification of young talents that can be developed to represent the country in international competitions; the propagation of the philosophy of Olympism that embraces the values of friendship, solidarity and fair play, and the acceleration of sports development in partnership with local government units. *CPT

[sugarbowl_fairy]

anybody can check the expansion of L fisher hotel, according to my source inside they could no longer accomodate the influx of visitors. they always 90-100% booked every month. they already bought a huge lot at the back of the hotel. and according to my recent visitor a councilor of bacolod city, they approved recently a business permit one of the big company's in the philippines will put up mid-rise hotel in Bacolod next year. but I will not tell you guys which one. I will give you a hint: Robinson, SM, and Ayala. guess who? so people in bacolod just find out do some research. good luck.

-->> I heard about this stuff... I know it was always Robinsons Land Corporations (RLC). Here's a quick information for all forumers.

1. AYALA -- significantly, AYALA LAND is the foremost real estate developer of the Philippines. But is specializing in Housing like most of the Ayala Developments. Ayala North Piont (Talisay), Mantazzione (Bacolod-Talisay), Ayala Alabang (Muntinlupa), Tagaytay Highlands, Ayala Metro South (Laguna), etc, etc.. They also develop Malls in the like of Greenbelt, Glorietta, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Market! Market!, and Ayala Center Cebu. But it is very rare for an Ayala Development that caters to mostly Hotels.

2. SM -- The Premier Supermalls Developer. They also venture in Leasing and IT Services. Most probably, they would have to reconsider the idea of putting up a Hotel.

3. RLC -- One of the most successful in both Leasing, Housing Real Estates, Malls and Hotels. RLC is leading the way from its competitors. Actually, yung Robinsons Expansion nila sa manila is may kasamang Hotel na iyon. The matatapos na siguro yung tinatayong Hotel nila sa Pioneer sa Mandaluyong. Then sa Metro East at yung Robinsons Place sa Cebu is located in Cebu Midtown Hotel which is an RLC Company. So its RLC to construct a new world class hotel and convention center dito sa bacolod.

>>> I also heard SM Putting up a Convention Center here in Bacolod and Condominium Towers. But that would be years from now. sa ngayon enjoy na lang natin what bacolod has been blessed of.. okiatch?

So Bacolod Robinsons is 65,702 sq meters plus 20,000 sqm added the grand total is 85,702 sqm. so far dago man gid ah:banana: :banana: :banana:

>>> yeah I agree.. mas dako sya compared to other MM Rob Malls and VisMin Malls but still, iloilo might probably the biggest in terms of floor area (including the carpark sang rob kay vital structure na ang carpark nila sa total floor planning nila and RP Iloilo carpark is 25,000Sq meters.) so to end things up heres the FACT:

Rob Iloilo -- 77,000 + sq. M (including 25,000 sq. M carpark)
Robs Place Bacolod -- 49,000 + sq. M (excluding 33,250 sq. M carpark and 20,000 sq. M expansion)
Robs Metro Bacolod -- 20,000 + sq. M (excluding 2,000 sq. M carpark)

kamo na lang bahala mag differentiate...

My question is why only Bacolod and Manila expansion how about the rest of the mall? so that mean good market ang Bacolod. thats answer to my question.:lol: :lol: :cheers: :cheers: :bash: :bash:

In 1997, RLC suicidal decision is to construct a Supermall in Bacolod. Suicidal because of the lowbeat economy and a medium sized low-income city. But turn-out and consumer volume proved them wrong. From 1997, RP Bacolod is consistent in top for sales and leasing average with 99% occupancy and 18 months waiting for new lessee applicants. It ranked 5th after Galleria, Manila (paco-adriatico), Metro East, Starmills and Imus (last three malls being newbies constructed after after 1999). This proves that RP Bacolod has a good market range.
am talking only square meters not a main building. means robinsons department store and robinsons metro. any idea how many hectares ang robinsons bacolod?

>>> 13 Has. presently and currently bidding another 15 - 20 Has para sa Lot Portion at the back of RP Bacolod for development.

^^ bacolod is a good market,... there's no doubt about that...

over the past year,.. robinsons' has been renovating the "old" mall.. new layout, tiles, and even the CR.....

what they did to the cinema complex is quite nice too, new seats, renovated entrance halls, foyer and CRs....:cheers:

>>> The renovation is in preparation for the coming in of SM City. Surely, Robinsons's would not want to be surpassed by SM in a short little of time kay nangabudlay guid sila sa Bacolod market for 10 years. But still, RP Bacolod is in the heart of every negrense. Budlay i reject ang nakasanayan na. Thats why people still flock to RP despite the coming of SM. Sa bagay, based sang mga nakad-tuan ko nga RP all over the PI, isa man guid sa mga classic ambiance ang RP after Galleria and Ermita and Starmills. Pero guys, watch nyo ang design ka RP Dumaguete, nami-nami guid ya. But still, nami man guid ang RP Bacolod Ambiance, dugangan pa guid sang ila expansion, daw maging kaparehos nya na ang RP Dasmarinas nga may Veranda (name sang Annex ka RP Dasma).

actually sipaway island is expensive resort most of the tourist are from US and European they cater big time spender. and already published in US market. this is the next destination and also dont forget Sipalay thats why they rushing the completion of an airport. the ala boracay destination soon. about the Robinson mall yes the biggest outside metro manila in term is square meters. :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

>>> Factual Indeed. Sipaway Island is quiet hmmmm "expensive" but may man to sila beach resorts that caters to simple middle class vacationists. Ang mga beaches ya sa Sipalay, overwhelming naman ang price. Lets say in Punta Bulata, hay... ang Clubhous lang nila nga sandwich mapatay na ako sa price! and ang pork barbecue nila... daw exclusive restaurants ang pricing. But worth it guid ang stay kay better pa guid sa Bora.

Could it be possible that the computations in the image presented already includes Metro Robinsons Bacolod?, which actually has a negligible retail space since more than 90% of its space is either occupied by teletech or is vacant?

>>> Robinsons Metro Bacolod is now being 80% Occupied by Teletech Bacolod after expansion. Other Local and International Offices also occupies the Structure like Generali Pilipinas, His Life Ministries, ELJ Builders Incorporated, Shakeys, Dang's Inasal, Dunkin Donuts, RG Optical, Munsterrific, Airwalk Ouland and a Lotto Outlet.

>>> 95% Occupied ang Robinsons Metro Bacolod

;15039549']actually yung total area na yung combined robinsons place and robinsons metro yun..

>>> KOREK!!

robinsons iloilo pa rin pinakamalaki sa Vizmin even after the expansion of robinson place bacolod

Rob Iloilo -- 77,000 + sq. M (including 25,000 sq. M carpark)
Rob Bacolod -- 49,000 + sq. M (excluding 33,250 sq. M carpark and 20,000 sq. M expansion)

;15041016']makikita mo talaga ang IQ ng tao based sa pagintindi ng simpleng drawing :lol:

>>> Not all people are blessed with Intellectual and Comprehensive IQ that can easily differentiate a simple from a complex drawing. So no need to be biased. Just Be humble na lang tayo. Malay natin, mas mataas IQ nila sa ibang bagay kung saan mababa naman tayo... :)

amu gid na kon ang IQ bala ara lang sa in between his/her legs and not in between his ears.. and a lot of peeps here envy or just plain crab mentality, with the way the economy of Bacolod is soaring.. Bacolod is not a regional city/capital yet it is one of the pillars of our country's economy. The income is much higher compared to other regional cities.:banana:

>>> I AGREE.. but no need to compare Bacolod to other Cities.. this way, mag asenso man guid ang bacolod, at least wala kita may na agrabyado ya... dibala?

,,,hi hello,,,BIRDFLUUU...welcome here...nice nick...lols

updated ka talaga at NG...sana Ayala. ganoon din sa sinasabi mo about to the beside complex of new bacolod govt center...will develop it into a new bacolod cbd...updated ka din

how many floors (from _ to _ floors) can we call it a mid-rise?

>>> INTERESTED? Kindly check my posts at Metro Bacolod Projects and Constructions on the Rise (9th - 12th Page).

I'm not that affected but I consider Bacolod as my second city since some of my relatives live there and I frequent the place especially when I was still a kid. I mostly just lurk here and read about the latest in Bacolod but sometimes I also post if there's something I need to say such as in this case.

The diagram was pretty starightforward, you just had to analyze it long enough before jumping into conclusions. And that's why I needed to post because I notice that some forum members here just jump into conclusions often.

Anyways I hope people have learned their mistakes. I'm just going to end this so that the thread can move along

>>> That would be kind of you. Thank you for being such....

[BYAHILO]

for christssake please stop this conflicts. and as what sinj said before, always backup your claims with reliable evidences.

i really hate to see this kind of stuff in local threads


'nuff said

[kyle@1008]

^^ I second the motion, ....

[kyle@1008]

now, I understand why we're focusing on bacolod now since it's our capital... but negros occidental has more than one major city, with it's own character and famous in it's own right and I believe they deserve our attention so here are some of them ,... I'll start with the Paris Of Negros : Silay

Silay City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 107,722 people in 21,446 households. It has a sizable commercial and fishing port and is the site of the new Bacolod-Silay City International Airport, which will replace the Bacolod City Domestic Airport.

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The Legend of Princess Kansilay

A local legend tells of how Silay City got its name. It is said that in the days of the datus and rajahs, there once lived a princess named Kansilay. An attack on the settlement by pirates was thwarted when the princess bravely led the people in the village's defense. The fight was furious and the princess fought like a seasoned warrior. Murals that used to grace some of the city's public buildings depict her as a fierce fighter wielding a huge talibong, a short native single-edged sword. The pirates were routed, but at the cost of the princess' life. Her paramour arrived in time to see her die. In grief, the people lovingly buried her. To their surprise, a tree grew right over her grave, the first Kansilay tree, a final gift from the brave princess.

Brief History

Silay was first settled in 1565 under the name "Carobcob", which means 'ribcage' in the Hiligaynon dialect. In early writings, the settlement was also referred to as "Calubcub", "Caracol" and "Caraco".[1] The last two variations mean "snail" or a "spiral" in Spanish. On January 25, 1571 it became an encomienda under the Spanish colonial system prevalent during that period. In 1760, it became a pueblo or town, and by 1896, it had become a leading sugar-producing area because of the Horno Economico (sugar mill) built by a Frenchman who became a permanent resident of Silay, Yves Leopold Germain Gaston.



The Philippine flag was first raised in Silay on the afternoon of November 5, 1898 when Spanish soldiers stationed in the town surrendered to the hacienda laborers and the landowners who besieged the garrison.

Silay has been known in the past as the "Paris of Negros" and the "cultural and intellectual hub of Negros" because of Silaynons' love for knowledge and works of art. It became a chartered city on June 12, 1957 by virtue of Republic Act 1621.

On June 7, 2003, Silay City became the first and only Local Government Unit in the whole Philippines to hold a referendum through a People's Initiative approving the 2003 Annual Executive Budget.

Today Silay is one of the 25 tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is the seat of arts, culture and eco-tourism in Western Visayas.

Silay is also the name of the 1535 meter-high volcano cone near the city of Silay. On its slopes lies Patag, the site of the Japanese forces' last stand in Western Visayas during World War II.

Tagasilay, also referencing the Kansilay tree, is a barangay in the Philippine city of Zamboanga in the island of Mindanao. The apellation 'tagasilay' translates to 'from silay' or 'of silay' in Hiligaynon

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Famous silaynons include Senator Carlos Locsin, Gen Lacson, National Artist Leandro Locsin, International Diva Conchita Gaston and australian socialite Rose Porteous

[WawaY[625]]

^^ wow nice pics ng silay

the paris of pinas talaga..we were supposed to go there nung pumunta ako bcd kaso we woke up late :( so di na nahabol sa itenerary

[eonynx]

^^ ^^ thanxs for the very interesting article @kyle!:) i miss the place!

[kyle@1008]

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Talisay City

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Points of Interest:

Ancestral Houses and Historical Landmarks:
Gen. Aniceto L. Lacson Historical House
Tana Dikang Lizares Ancestral House
Structural Ruins of Don Mariano Lacson’s House
Don Simplicio Lizares Mansion
New City Hall Building
San Nicholas de Tolentino Parish Church
Old City Hall Building

Other special Interest:
Spa by the Sea
Brgy. Concepcion Rambutan and Lanzones Plantation
Gonzaga Farms
Henares Organic Farm and Vermiculture
Amalia High Valued Crop Farms

History

The Negritos, natives who led nomadic lives at the foot of scenic North negros Mountain ranges, originally inhabited Talisay. In 1788, families of Malay descent settled in the prestine part of Negros Island and named it Minuluan. Unknown to many, the sugar industry in province has its very roots in Talisay. The enterprising Recollect priest led by Fray Fernando Cuenca, spurred the economic development of this once sleepy sitio through the planting of sugarcane in vast tracts of land we call ‘haciendas’.

The seedlings, brought from Spain, thrived well in the rich, loamy soil. Fray Cuenca improved sugar production of the crude wooden mills with the invention of ‘Molino de Agua’-and the rest they say is history. The Spanish colonizers became guardians of our economic, socio-political and spiritual lives, and with more of the Miniluan population embracing the Catholic faith, the sitio was decreed a town on September 20,1850, with San Nicolas de Tolentino as its patron saint. It was renamed Talisay after the tree that grew in abundance along the mouth of the Matab-ang River.

To accommodate the growing population, three more barrios were established – Dos Hermanas and San Fernando in the northern part and Conception in the South.



At the turn of the century, Talisay became a significant player in revolt against Spain through the leadership of General Aniceto Lacson. The wily general and erst while Katipunero of the the North teamed up with General Araneta from the South during the victorious Cinco de Noviembre uprising in 1898 that saw the Spaniards capitulating without bloodshed. The intervening years saw Talisay growing and methamorphosing into the budding city that is today-full of promise and potencial. On February 11,1998, Talisay through the effort through the effort of its local offical led by the Mayor Amelo Lizares was finally elevated into a city.

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Famous Landmarks

ImageNatures Village Resort along the Talisay National Highway is a rustic country-style resort complete with restaurants, swimming pool, tennis court, driving range, children’s park with bike tracks, horse back riding, playground, function rooms and hotel facilities for business and convention. It is an ideal “home-away-from-home” setting with resort amenities.


North Bar and Restaurants with its contemporary architecture is located in front of Ayala North. Fresh breeze coupled with the favorite drink from North’s bar can soothe all tensions away. An Air-conditioned VIP room for seminars and conferences can be arranged. On special weekends, live bands and shows are added entertainment.


The Ancestral Homes owned by the Lizares and Lacson families are a “must see” destination. The Balay ni Tana Dicang echoes the lifestyle of a century ago and preserves the charm & gentility that is a Talisaynon heritage.

ImageSweet Greens grows, manufactures and markets a wide array of products from the garden and for the garden in their 4- hectare farm. Exotic orchids, annuals, perennials and ornamentals can be seen anytime of the year. Sweet Greens sells organic gardening inputs, ceramics & cutflowers and provide floral arrangements for special events.

The Henares Garden and Resort owned by the Henares family promotes vermicultre & grows fresh vegetables, black pepper, different varieties of herbs and tropical plants. For friendly get-togethers, fellowship or picnics, Henares hacienda homes with its spring swimming pool is a perfect choice.

Campuestuhan, 21.9 kilometers from the city proper in Barangay Cabatangan has a breathtaking view of the cities of Talisay, Bacolod and Silay. This forest reserve is home to many rare and endangered flora and fauna. An exciting cable car ride takes you across the ravine and three-hour trek will take you to mysterious Tinagong Dagat, a hidden lake rich with lore and
history.

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[kyle@1008]

;15052352']^^ wow nice pics ng silay

the paris of pinas talaga..we were supposed to go there nung pumunta ako bcd kaso we woke up late :( so di na nahabol sa itenerary

that's why you should come back,.. and go easy on the beer next time :lol:

[eonynx]

i love the talisay city hall! it's spawling!:) i hope nandyan pa yung mga gold fish placed on either side of the main entrance!

[SugarFreak]

^^hindi ko pa nakita ang old city hall of talisay...is this with a government center/complex or only the city hall has been constructed?

i like the governmnet center of sagay city even though its only a 2-storey but too wide

[WawaY[625]]

that's why you should come back,.. and go easy on the beer next time :lol:


paano kasi pwede mag yosi habang nasa bar dyan

so enjoy na enjoy kasi i dont have to go out to smoke then balik ulit sa loob to drink :lol: so mas napaparami ang consumo both ng liquor and cigarette :lol:

[eonynx]

^^hindi ko pa nakita ang old city hall of talisay...is this with a government center/complex or only the city hall has been constructed?

i like the governmnet center of sagay city even though its only a 2-storey but too wide

i can't remember kung may government center yun! basta i'm referring to the pix posted above by @kyle! i haven't seen the old city hall either. basta i like the new one!:)

[jaywalker]

Seeing Talisay's Church brings back my childhood memories.Every friday i think early morning,we travel as far as south of Bacolod to Talisay to attend the mass once in a month and we used to light a candle at the back of the church.Syempre tapos mass ingos kay mother bakal barquillos eh.:lol:

[kyle@1008]

Bago City

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Bago City is a 1st class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 141,721 people in 27,965 households.

The city is located 21 kilometers south of Bacolod.

Ramon D. Torres was elected Mayor in 2007 replacing Janet E. Torres; whose husband served as mayor for three consecutive terms. The coliseum located in the heart of the main town was named after him.

Bago City has its own subsidized college located in Barangay Balingasag. Most of the students come from the southern part of the island.

Buenos Aires Mountain Resort is one of the main areas flocked by tourist. Kipot Twin Falls is another beautiful spot

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Bago is an Agri-industrial City, endowed with vast and long stretch of rolling plains-carpeted with rice, sugarcane, corn, coconut, fruit trees, and other high value crops. Its enchanting mountains provide a view of splendid scenery, a home of mystic caves, lakes and cascading waterfalls, atop these nature’s beauty is the fact that it is a home of hospitable people, whose race has colorful history and culture.




Of recent time, it is the seat of a stable leadership, of good governance, of acclaimed socio-economic and political programs and activities that make the City a highly regarded local government, as reflected by the many citation, awards and recognitions earned from local, national and international institutions and groups.


As a tourist destination, Bago City boasts of the many attractions it can offer-from the communion with nature at the cool breeze of Rafael Salas Park and Nature Center; to the spectacle of panoramic sceneries viewed at Buenos Aires Mountain Resort; to the gasping sights of the cascading waterfalls and flora at the height of the viewing deck of the Kipot Twin Falls; to the warmth of sea breeze, a calmly sight of sunset and the rustling of waves in the beach resorts; to an immersion down memory lane in various historical sites and structures that brings back the nostalgia of a glorious history of the Bagueños. Truly, a tour in Bago City is a life-enriching experience.


As an insvestment center, Bago City is a model of agri-industrial development. It offers good entrepreneurial site for the utilization its agricultural products, dedicated and industrious human resources. An access to sea farming crafts and a well developed road networks. It is also a host to geothermal resources which is presently explored and developed by the Philippine National Oil Company – Energy Development Corporation. With the congestion of the City Bacolod as primary commercial center of the Province, Bago City provides a vast area for expansion and an inviting investment potential. The economic success of existing manufacturing industries such as the Mt. Kanla-on and the Alter Trade Manufacturing Corporation among others, prove that indeed Bago City is a potential haven for investments.


As an institution, Bago City has proven itself as an achieving government. Through the years, amidst the challenge of a limited term of office by its local leaders, the City Government has maintained and sustained a common goal, devoid of the envy of politics, but driven by the commitment to bring about public good and general welfare. With sense of sustainability of all it laudable programs and projects, Bago City has been reaping the fruits of years of hard work, commitment and unity as one community and people in the various achievements and wards it earned.


As a city and people, Bago City has been a recipient of various awards in the implementation of programs and in the delivery of basic social and health services to the constituency. The Bago City Police Office had been adjudged as the Outstanding Police Office in the country and recently was also awarded as the most Outstanding Citizen-Friendly Police Office in the country. The City is also a recipient of the national Awardees as an Outstanding Accredited Agency by the Civil Service Commission. It was also cited as a Green banner Awardee in the field of nutrition implementation.


Of notables, it has produced many legends and great names in sports, particularly in athletics and boxing that had brought honor to the City and Country in various national and international competitions. At one point, Bago City as known as the Boxing Capital of the Philippines’ owing to the great names it produced in boxing like Leopoldo Cantancio, Reynaldo Galido, Roel Velasco, Mansueto “Onyok “ Velasco, Jr. and many others. To date there are still boxers from the City who are undergoing training with the national pool in Manila.


All these taken as a whole, had given Bago, a “Child-Friendly City Award” in the component City Category.

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aside from the athletes famous people from bago include former Speaker of the house and chief justice Jose Yulo, Tycoon Amado Araneta, Senator Manuel Araneta Roxas, UN deputy Secretary General Rafael Salas, Senator Ramon Torres and Gen. Juan Araneta

[kyle@1008]

now can somebody post something about the other cities, I can't go around negros taking pictures that's too tiring...

[jaywalker]

Great information Kyle! Thanks for the tour!

[jaywalker]

The 61st PAL Interclub will be held in Bacolod from 21 February to 01 March 2008.

The Philippine Airlines Interclub is the country's oldest, largest and most prestigious golf team competition - widely acknowledged as the national clubs championship of the Philippines.

PAL Interclub Tournament Committee
Chairman
Domingo Duerme
Co-Chairman
Barazel Salazar
Vice-Chairman
Jesus G. Garcia
Executive Member
Felix J. Cruz
Tournament Director
Buddy Resurreccion
Chairperson - Secretariat
Mary Joan Ezequiel-Aldanese


Tournament Schedule

Joint First Team Captains’ Meeting
05 October 2007
0800H
Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club
Team Captains’ Tournament
05 October 2007
Follows shortly after the meeting
Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club
Seniors' Division
21 February 2008 (Thursday)

0800H Ceremonial Tee-off
Registration for the 2nd Team Captain's Meeting

0900H 2nd Team Captain's Meeting
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


22 - 24 February 2008 (Friday - Sunday)


0600H Tournament Proper
Negros Occ. Golf & CC and Bacolod Golf & CC


24 February 2008 (Sunday)

1900H Seniors' Awards Night
To be announced
Media Tournament
25 February 2008
1200H
Venue - To be announced


26 February 2008
0700H-0800H
Venue - To be announced
Men's Regular Division
26 February 2008 (Tuesday)

0800H Ceremonial Tee-off
Registration for the 2nd Team Captain’s Meeting

0900H 2nd Team Captain's Meeting
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


27 February -01 March 2008 (Wednesday - Saturday)

0600H Tournament proper
Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club


01 March 2008 (Saturday)

1900H Men's Regular Division Awards Night
To be announced
Sponsors Tournament
01 March 2008 (Saturday)
Tee time and venue - To be announced

(Source: PAL official website)

^^ I know a friend who will be joining in the Team Event.I would be happy to inform that PAL had already made the schedule for the tournament.The last Bacolod hosted this PAL's Golf Tournament has break the record for the number of attendees.Thanks Gonz!

[JuIcYdUdE22]

now can somebody post something about the other cities, I can't go around negros taking pictures that's too tiring...

during the war, sa buenos aires nanago si pres manuel l quezon... if i can remember correctly, sa skul ko na nabasahan kag sa buenos mismo. la lang
nice to know..

[gonzahr22]

ang suki na taga punta sang Pinas , nadula haw?... good riddance.. :banana: :lol:

[ngprofflorida]

^^ I know a friend who will be joining in the Team Event.I would be happy to inform that PAL had already made the schedule for the tournament.The last Bacolod hosted this PAL's Golf Tournament has break the record for the number of attendees.Thanks Gonz!

pang world class man gid ang golf club sang bacolod theres a 3 golf areas in bacolod can you name please?

[gonzahr22]

pang world class man gid ang golf club sang bacolod theres a 3 golf area in bacolod can you name please?


I can only name two, thats Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club, Marapara Golf & Country Club.. what i know, theres one golf course in Victorias City. Not sure of the name.:)

[ngprofflorida]

I can only name two, thats Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club, Marapara Golf & Country Club.. what i know, theres one golf course in Victorias City. Not sure of the name.:)

I think victorias golf and country club

[chymera00]

... wrong thread

[^TumandoK]

Hays salamat, nagtahaw gid man, nanginbabaw gid man ang kalinong... :cheers:

[gonzahr22]

Hays salamat, nagtahaw gid man, nanginbabaw gid man ang kalinong... :cheers:

Exactly! :banana: :banana: :banana: Cheers! Hopefully he had learned something. :)

[gonzahr22]

.. this is Bacolod and Negros Occidental thread.

[ngprofflorida]

Top Ten Provinces on
Total Financial Resources Generated,
2000 and 2001 (In million pesos)

RANK PROVINCE Total Financial Resources Growth Rate
2000 2001 2000 2001 2000-2001
1 1 Laguna 1286.9 1394.9 8.4
2 2 Pangasinan 1034.8 1168.2 12.9
3 3 Bulacan 1029 1031.7 0.3
4 4 Negros Occidental 897.8 907.2 1.1
6 5 Cavite 857.5 900.4 5
11 6 Nueva Ecija 696.1 892.8 28.3
16 7 Palawan 609.1 807.5 42.3
5 8 Cebu 893.8 813.8 -9
7 9 Batangas 828.8 808.8 -2.4
9 10 Quezon 749.2 746.8 -0.3

Source: Basic data from Commission on Audit, The Philippine Countryside in Figures

[ngprofflorida]

mga friends sa negros, may fresh news ako sa inyo. another call center will open next year in bacolod not a convergy's a another big company from america. will expand their operation in the philippines, and now their negotiating with the local officials in bacolod. no hint at this time. they still scouting the place. this is for next year.

[^TumandoK]

Am I not lost?... lols... abi ko sala na thread nasudlan ko... Really? Another Call Center? Tani madaun ini next year... Good for Bacolod's economy and Negros Occidental as a whole.

[^TumandoK]

Ginalalisan pa kung sin o dako nga mall... lols... pati pa na gali... basta ako masupot na lng para sa sale sang sm city sa september 16-18, hahahaa...

[Bossmonkey]

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Something something hotel (I forgot the name)
Dont be fooled thats only the side of the hotel if u look at the front its much bigger

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[SugarFreak]

ang suki na taga punta sang Pinas , nadula haw?... good riddance.. :banana: :lol:

mula aparri hanggang jolo? eat bulaga

I can only name two, thats Negros Occ. Golf & Country Club, Marapara Golf & Country Club.. what i know, theres one golf course in Victorias City. Not sure of the name.:)

I think victorias golf and country club

gamay lang nga corrections mga migos ahh,,,Neg. Occ. Golf & Country Club, and Bacolod City Golf & Country Club (formerly Marapara Golf & Country Club). for outside bacolod is VICMICO Golf & Country Club in Victorias City. Silay city has a proposal to put up golf near of the NBSA together with the Casino, Hotel and Convention Center and this is a part of the proposed EcoZone.

[kyle@1008]

during the war, sa buenos aires nanago si pres manuel l quezon... if i can remember correctly, sa skul ko na nabasahan kag sa buenos mismo. la lang
nice to know..

you're correct, the table he used is on display in the balay ni tan juan museum in bago...Jorge P. Vargas of Bago City was his executive secretary

and another fact for you boys and girls, in the lizares mansion in talisay there hangs a painting of dona enrica alunan vda de lizares, flanked by sergio osmena and manuel quezon, it was considered to be a stirring symbol of the negrense elite during that time...

Top Ten Provinces on
Total Financial Resources Generated,
2000 and 2001 (In million pesos)

RANK PROVINCE Total Financial Resources Growth Rate
2000 2001 2000 2001 2000-2001
1 1 Laguna 1286.9 1394.9 8.4
2 2 Pangasinan 1034.8 1168.2 12.9
3 3 Bulacan 1029 1031.7 0.3
4 4 Negros Occidental 897.8 907.2 1.1
6 5 Cavite 857.5 900.4 5
11 6 Nueva Ecija 696.1 892.8 28.3
16 7 Palawan 609.1 807.5 42.3
5 8 Cebu 893.8 813.8 -9
7 9 Batangas 828.8 808.8 -2.4
9 10 Quezon 749.2 746.8 -0.3

Source: Basic data from Commission on Audit, The Philippine Countryside in Figures

that was 2001, it's bigger now...

[SugarFreak]

^^i've been twice at Buenos Aires mountain resort...ganda ng street and the views of the mountains sa itaas ng resort

mga friends sa negros, may fresh news ako sa inyo. another call center will open next year in bacolod not a convergy's a another big company from america. will expand their operation in the philippines, and now their negotiating with the local officials in bacolod. no hint at this time. they still scouting the place. this is for next year.

good news good news at NG,,, even though you are outside the city of smiles hanggang dyan pa rin ang mga smiles mo...updated ka pa rin...good jobs


Something something hotel (I forgot the name)
Dont be fooled thats only the side of the hotel if u look at the front its much bigger

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that's a LA PLANTA HOTEL...yes malaki yong sa likuran banda...how many rooms is this?

[gonzahr22]

[QUOTE=SugarFreak;15072154]:

mula aparri hanggang jolo?QUOTE]

wala ka gid mag sala..hahahaha.. may ari pa diri isa ka "hisaan" man disguised as "concern" kuno for Bacolod & Negros Occ. Feeling "moderator" man.

@NG: your guess is as good as mine.:lol:

[gonzahr22]

:


mula aparri hanggang jolo?

wala ka gid mag sala..hahahaha.. may ari pa diri isa ka "hisaan" man disguised as "concern" kuno for Bacolod & Negros Occ. Feeling "moderator" man.

@NG: your guess is as good as mine.:lol:

[ngprofflorida]

^^i've been twice at Buenos Aires mountain resort...ganda ng street and the views of the mountains sa itaas ng resort



good news good news at NG,,, even though you are outside the city of smiles hanggang dyan pa rin ang mga smiles mo...updated ka pa rin...good jobs



that's a LA PLANTA HOTEL...yes malaki yong sa likuran banda...how many rooms is this?

according to councilor homer baiz, the la planta hotel is the most modern and classy hotel in bacolod.

[gonzahr22]

Btw, MetroDome and La Planta Hotel, do they have the same owner? If yes, who?:)

[SugarFreak]

i can't remember kung may government center yun! basta i'm referring to the pix posted above by @kyle! i haven't seen the old city hall either. basta i like the new one!:)
:okay:parang commecial building

Seeing Talisay's Church brings back my childhood memories.Every friday i think early morning,we travel as far as south of Bacolod to Talisay to attend the mass once in a month and we used to light a candle at the back of the church.Syempre tapos mass ingos kay mother bakal barquillos eh.:lol:
hahah,,,blow the candle baby Jay,,,baklan taka dyon coconut bar kag botongbotong

Ginalalisan pa kung sin o dako nga mall... lols... pati pa na gali... basta ako masupot na lng para sa sale sang sm city sa september 16-18, hahahaa...

ano na nga klase sale man???shoes nga buy 1 take 3????

[SugarFreak]

according to councilor homer baiz, the la planta hotel is the most modern and classy hotel in bacolod.:okay:i read too from the local online news

Btw, MetroDome and La Planta Hotel, do they have the same owner? If yes, who?:)

not i think...the owner of la planta hotel is the owner also of the business inn hotel. i dunnow whos the the owner of Metro Dome...lols

[BYAHILO]

ang suki na taga punta sang Pinas , nadula haw?... good riddance.. :banana: :lol:

[quote=SugarFreak;15072154]:

mula aparri hanggang jolo?QUOTE]

wala ka gid mag sala..hahahaha.. may ari pa diri isa ka "hisaan" man disguised as "concern" kuno for Bacolod & Negros Occ. Feeling "moderator" man.

@NG: your guess is as good as mine.:lol:

please stop these kind of comments. kmo man mismo naga panubo sang mga kaugalilngon nyo diri.

Kyle, dn na nayon ang simbahan sang talisay? i have an spanish archi book here. surprisngly they included talisay sa libro. maagyan na sang jeep kung mag byahe pa silay? might be in dgte and sqjr this sept 13-15.

tani maka road trip kita sa ceres upod sang mga naga huni nga kadena sa bus bwahahah i imssed our drinking sessions at home.

[kyle@1008]

^^ no ,but it's very near... you just have to go in,.. it's in front of the plaza near the old city hall,... the Lizares-Talisay mansion( very grand, but it's a private home just like the one in bacolod) and the blay ni tana dicang...

yup, we'll also try to meet the old lady... :colgate:

[BYAHILO]

geez, cge well try that creepy bus ride. pero i know i am extra sensitive to stuffs like that. normally if we would go out looking for them, indi na sila mag pakita. ahhahaha

pero cge well try. its still worth the creeps. LOL

[kyle@1008]

^^ haunted ghost trip, it'll be a spiritual heritage tour :lol:

[habagatcentral1]

[quote=gonzahr22;15072582]

please stop these kind of comments. kmo man mismo naga panubo sang mga kaugalilngon nyo diri.

Kyle, dn na nayon ang simbahan sang talisay? i have an spanish archi book here. surprisngly they included talisay sa libro. maagyan na sang jeep kung mag byahe pa silay? might be in dgte and sqjr this sept 13-15.

tani maka road trip kita sa ceres upod sang mga naga huni nga kadena sa bus bwahahah i imssed our drinking sessions at home.

^^ no ,but it's very near... you just have to go in,.. it's in front of the plaza near the old city hall,... the Lizares-Talisay mansion( very grand, but it's a private home just like the one in bacolod) and the blay ni tana dicang...

yup, we'll also try to meet the old lady... :colgate:

Wahahha!!! When will that trip be? Bacolod via Hinigaran to Kabankalan last trip! :D

[jaywalker]

Talisay sets jobs fair on September 6, 7

The City of Talisay, through its Public Employment Service Office, will hold a jobs fair on September 6 to 7 at the Senior Citizens' Pavilion at the public plaza, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., a press release from the mayor's office said.

PESO manager Gilbert Robles said about 20 recruitment agencies for both local and overseas employment will participate in the jobs fair called "Obra Para Sa Masa." Job orders are available for nurses, teachers, engineers, domestic helpers and skilled workers.

The two-day recruitment fair, part of the city's 8th Minuluan Festival activities, will be conducted in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration with the support of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College - Talisay Campus, the press release also said.

Applicants are advised to visit the PESO of Talisay City for registration not later than September 4. Only registered applicants will be accommodated during the jobs fair.

Those who wish for more information may call PESO Talisay City at 495-6282 or PESO CHMSC at 495-2361.*

[gonzahr22]

[quote=gonzahr22;15072582]

please stop these kind of comments. kmo man mismo naga panubo sang mga kaugalilngon nyo diri.

Kyle, dn na nayon ang simbahan sang talisay? i have an spanish archi book here. surprisngly they included talisay sa libro. maagyan na sang jeep kung mag byahe pa silay? might be in dgte and sqjr this sept 13-15.

tani maka road trip kita sa ceres upod sang mga naga huni nga kadena sa bus bwahahah i imssed our drinking sessions at home.


I understand your concern ericd001. But sometimes you really have to point to some forumers here that using such cruel remarks as "low IQ and stuffs" will not help in making a point, clear and logical. You can always be diplomatic here. Thats why we're giving them sometimes a dose of their own medicines if no diplomatic means can put these people to where they should be in the first place. We cannot afford to be irresponsible here with the choice of word/s we post. Thanks and goodluck to our dear Bacolod. Truly we are on our way to the next wave of economic progress. :banana:

[Taz08]

Japanese to start study on
Negros-Panay bridge
BY CARLA GOMEZ
A Japanese firm is undertaking a preliminary study on the construction of a bridge that will connect Negros to Panay, Gov. Joseph Marañon said yesterday.

Masami Kumishima, executive vice president of Katahira and Engineers International, informed the governor that they are conducting a partial study on the most economical and ideal place to build the bridge. The firm will come up with more detailed information of the cost of the bridge five months later, Marañon said.

[BYAHILO]

[quote=ericd001;15073505]


I understand your concern ericd001. But sometimes you really have to point to some forumers here that using such cruel remarks as "low IQ and stuffs" will not help in making a point, clear and logical. You can always be diplomatic here. Thats why we're giving them sometimes a dose of their own medicines if no diplomatic means can put these people to where they should be in the first place. We cannot afford to be irresponsible here with the choice of word/s we post. Thanks and goodluck to our dear Bacolod. Truly we are on our way to the next wave of economic progress. :banana:

no need for bold texts. i can still read normal font styles with my eyeglasses on.

[SugarFreak]

3 Large Public Market in Bacolod:

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Bacolod City South Public Market (known as Libertad Market)

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Bacolod City Central Public Market

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Bacolod City North Public Market (known as Burgos Market)

[SugarFreak]

on googles finding
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shopping center (known as chinatown)

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bacolod

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talisay city

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silay city

[SugarFreak]

more pictures of buenos aires mountain resort, bago city
i've been here twice only
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[ninja kid]

on googles finding
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shopping center (known as chinatown)


(Colegion de) San Agustin & Riverside Hospital ni migs ...

sa may Ramos ah ... :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks for the nice pictures of Buenos Aires ... :okay: :okay: :okay:

[SugarFreak]

August 31, 2007
SugarFree Band: Concert at plaza tomorrow (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/31/people.htm)

The SugarFree Band will stage their Biyaheng Bayan Caravan Concert, at the Bacolod City public plaza, tomorrow, 7 to 9 p.m., a press release from event organizers said.

The hottest OPM band from Manila will perform as part of the new low price scheme campaign of SuperFerry. The show will be hosted by Manila-based comedienne Tuesday Vargas.

Interested parties may reserve seats by calling Kate Alconga, corporate communication specialist of SuperFerry, at cellphone number 0917-889-2718, the press release added.*

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‘BAMBOO Rocks Negros!’ Today (http://www.negrosdaily.com/aug3107e1)

BAMBOO band will rock Negros today as the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Student Government and SMART Buddy presents one of the premiere bands in the country. “BAMBOO Rocks Negros!” will be held today,
August 31, 8 PM at the UNO-R Ampitheater, Bacolod City.

BAMBOO is a Filipino alternative rock band founded in 2002 by the former vocalist of Rivermaya, Bamboo Mañalac. He serves as the band’s frontman, which is named after him. According to Ira Cruz, the guitarist, the word bamboo also relates to strength and durability with an island feel to it. Two of its members, Mañalac and Nathan Azarcon, were formerly part of Rivermaya. The other two members, Cruz and Vic Mercado, were former instrumentalists of another band, Passage.

Four years after their departure from Rivermaya, Mañalac and Azarcon caught up again with each other, during which Azarcon introduced him to Cruz and Mercado who were then members of pop ballad band Passage.

Their debut album “As The Music Plays” (2004) was a success, powered by the strength of the carrier single “Noy-Pi”. Other noted hit singles in the album were “Mr. Clay”, “Masaya”, and the radio single-only, “These Days”.

“Light Peace Love” (2005), the band’s second album produced a whopping five hit singles namely: “Hallelujah”, “F.U.”, “Much Has Been Said”, “Truth”, and “Peace, Man”. According to the band, this album was a response to the success of their first album. Mañalac was quoted saying, “...the second album was like a diary. It was more of a personal album for us.”

The long awaited third album “We Stand Alone Together” (2007) was released. The singer described it as the last part of a trilogy which featured more obscure Pinoy folk/rock gems and foreign classics. The album contains revived songs like its carrier single “Tatsulok”, originally by Buklod, Anak Bayan’s “Probinsyana”, and international songs such as Paul Simon’s “50 Ways To Leave Your Love” from different generations.

Organizers have beefed up security for this concert, working closely with the Bacolod police which will deploy at least 50 police personnel and the UNO-R security group at the venue to prevent any untoward incident. A firetruck and a mobile medical unit also lie on standby for safety precautions for the thousands of concert goers expected to turn out tonight.

All ticket holders will have a chance to win prizes from SMART, Penshoppe, Pepsi, and other sponsors during a raffle and on-stage games. Tickets will be sold at P100 and P300.

This concert is also brought to you by Penshoppe, Pepsi, Soundworks Pro Audio & Lighting, Travel Expert, Diva Beauty Lounge & Day Spa, Sueño, Mang Inasal, Figaro Coffee Company, Killer Bee, Teletech, and Negros Daily Bulletin.

For more inquiries, call or text: 0920-6622777.*

[SugarFreak]

^^guys tan-aw kamo sang sugarfree concert bwas hahhh...its free...sponsored by sugarfreak....wooohohoh..kidding

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DANCE COMPEITION. KADAYAW DANCE TROUPE representing Riverside College is one of the Grand finalists for the Gaisano Dance Idol Quest grand showdown set on the MIDNIGHT SALE tomorrow, 6:00 p.m. at Gaisano activity center.

(Colegion de) San Agustin & Riverside Hospital ni migs ...

sa may Ramos ah ... :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks for the nice pictures of Buenos Aires ... :okay: :okay: :okay:

:okay: busy ka gid sa career mo no??????????butwa2x lang diri ahhh...lols

[gonzahr22]

[quote=gonzahr22;15076236]

no need for bold texts. i can still read normal font styles with my eyeglasses on.

Good.

[COLLIN JASPER]

Bacolod’s first flyover finished in 5 months

By Edgar Cadagat

BACOLOD CITY – A flyover which could effectively decongest traffic may be finished by March or April next year or within five months from the start of the project.

In a press conference yesterday at his residence, Bacolod’s lone district congressman Monico Puentevella said the construction may start November this year.

The P385-million project will be funded through a program linked with the British and Philippine governments and will be part of Malacañang’s Tulay sa Kaunlaran Program, said Puentevella.

The program saw its inception when he had the opportunity to accompany the President during her official trip to London this year.

The budget for the construction of the flyover which will start from Galo-Lacson St. and end at the Regional Hospital will be coursed through the DPWH.

It is part of a sisterhood program being carried out between both countries, the Philippines and Great Britain.

The flyover could decongest traffic because vehicles crowding that portion would be able to use the structure’s upper and lower portions.

The Bacolod congressman said he is happy the city government and the city council are cooperating in the implementation of the project because, for one, before the actual construction starts, obstacles such as the electrical system overhead must be reinstalled.

The flyover is the first to be built here. Another one will be constructed in the Ninoy Aquino Drive-Lacson St. area.

gOOD POINT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEAD MUST BE REMOVED, SAME ALSO HERE IN ILOILO DIVERSION ROAD
www.theguardianiloilo.ph

[Yatco_8]

^^ the flyover starts from galo st. to the regional hospital? its quite long ha... haha.. how about the north drive? is the flyover also straight or curve?

[COLLIN JASPER]

it depends kon diin sila ma start sa galo st, but im sure the approach will start 50mtrs away or before the intersection. can you provide the pics of the crossing near galo st.

[Yatco_8]

how about the North Drive flyover? it will turn towards Lacson? or just another straight flyover?

[SugarFreak]

^^just try to fint it at the google earth

[kyle@1008]

Casino Filipino Hotel Bacolod

the playground of western visayas' elite

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In bacolod is the only casino filipino to operate it's own hotel, the place exudes the architecture and beauty of the old mansions of the sugar barons during the iprovince's heyday, and even to this day the descendants of those very same genteel aristocrats would venture it's 10,405 square foot gaming space features 274 gaming machines and fifteen table games, a gentle reminder of what the place represents,... the old bygone era of negros' guilded age..

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[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

Does google earth doesnt have a new maps for the year 2007?
i mean, the map is very old and not yet updated...
it doesnt have the satelite images of the NBSA and the SM bacolod....

[kyle@1008]

Bacolod celebrates a 10th ‘birthday’

By Linda Bolido
Inquirer
Last updated 00:25am (Mla time) 08/26/2007

MANILA, Philippines - A 10-year-old in Bacolod City is having a growth spurt—by more than half its current size.

Robinsons Place Bacolod is expanding from 4.5 hectares by about 2.5 hectares more with the annex that is expected to open sometime next year.

But, with or without the projected expansion, the capital of Negros Occidental seemed to think it had every reason to celebrate a decade of malling at Robinsons.

Bacolodnons and local government executives enthusiastically joined mall officials during the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the city’s first mall.

City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia put the festive mood in perspective in his effusive keynote speech during the short program that formally marked Robinsons’ 10th year in Bacolod and launched the new annex.

“The opening of Robinsons (in the city also) opened so many doors. It marked the birth of the mall age in Bacolod. Afterwards, many things happened,” Leonardia said.

Robinsons became a symbol of investors’ confidence, the mayor said. Thanking and congratulating the mall chain management at the same time, Leonardia said, “You saw what others did not see and the others then followed.”

He said Robinsons led the way in turning the self-proclaimed City of Smiles into a true urban center. “When you came here, Bacolod was never the same again,” Leonardia said as he proudly announced that the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry had named Bacolod as the most business-friendly city in the Visayas.

Real crowd-drawer

Nilo Mapa, Robinsons Malls general manager, while grateful for the mayor’s kind words, also thanked the tenants. “Robinsons builds malls but tenants (draw the crowds),” he said.

Mapa who, with Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Bacolod, formally unveiled an artist’s perspective of the expanded mall, stressed that the Robinsons group “does not just build malls but grows with the community.”

When Robinsons opened its mall in the city 10 years ago to provide the locals a shopping-dining-entertainment haven, it brought to Bacolodnons already well-known names like its department store and supermarket, Handyman Do It Best, giant fastfood chains, and major retailers in fashion, accessories, etc.

At the same time, it gave home-grown entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their products in a much bigger market, affording them greater exposure not just among the locals but also the many people visiting Bacolod.

Food establishments Pastry Shop of Bob’s, El Rincon, Bacolod Lechon Hauz, Junie’s and Cake House found profitable spots in the malls. Other local businesses that set up in the mall include the Big Ben Original Levi’s Store, Chez Rose, Basix, Pelts X’Press, Nine Eleven and Galleon.

After 10 years, the tenants are still with the mall even as new establishments are opening.

Sian said customers would soon see at the mall National Bookstore, Geox & Alberto, Octagon, Spirits Lifestyle, Bongbong’s Pasalubong Center and July Boutique, among others. The global toy chain Toys R Us and Robinsons Appliance Center have already opened.

Sian added, “Renovations have been undertaken to include a cozier food court area (and) a certified Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) zone on level 3 (complementing) the newly refurbished Robinsons Movieworld cinemas.”

[JuIcYdUdE22]

kyle, when ang tour para maka VL ko wahehehee

[kyle@1008]

^^ I'm availabe anytime, I'm just waiting for you guys...:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ I might be there anytime October. Masskara time. Patulogon ko ha or pahubog kag ghost story liwat. Ahay tani ara ang bata ni Ronaldo McDo kag Julie Bee. :D

[kyle@1008]

^^ only if you remember to stop scaring yourself,...

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Like we were talking at around 3AM and the surrounding is silent and dark and telling ghost stories from Hinigaran to USLS Campus na hubog pa. :lol:

[JuIcYdUdE22]

hala nag wakal naman ang bangag(BERNIE)
WAHEHEHEEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE

screw driver pa naman ang banat to,
try ta ang bloody mary...

[habagatcentral1]

Lets just continue our discussion in the Iririmaw thread. :D

[SugarFreak]

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort = http://www.jomabo.com
- Escalante City
...eperienced this devine white sand beach and be enchanted by its brackish blue waters, this idylic sand is a vacationer's dream. a perfect spot for snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, or simply just basking in the sun. relish the wide array of water ride with your family to create beautiful memories together as you frolick around with the island hopper, wonder wheel, banana boat, ocean kayak, and many world class sports equipments...truly JOMABO ISLAND PARADISE BEACH RESORT is the place to be. a mere one and a half hour ride from bacolod, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of nature in your 25...
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[BYAHILO]

id really love to encounter thoses stuffs sa hinigaran. ahaha pero i know pag gina pangita mo na.. indi na mag pakita.

im so freakin tired today. got 3 presscons 2 days ago, and 1 last night. after the event nag pa bar kmi sang mga upod ko. dala ko pa mga gamit ko (cam, noteboks, etc..) tapos i was sooo freakin b*tchy last night i asked the waiter to give my calling card sa piyak nga table.

ahehe

photos i took while i was in bcd. sensya kag gina abot ako sang katamad.

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PAL Priority passenger. im on a business class, and my bags come out first at the baggage pickup corner. iba na ang may kilala sa airline LOL

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The SM BCD Airbridge. love this so much.

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KUPPA Cafe near Hua Ming

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my cup of coffee. forgot the name. twas friggin delilcious. and dirt cheap too! (no pun intended)

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mang inasal rice all u can

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tambay lang sa ilalim ng eroplano

[ninja kid]

:okay: busy ka gid sa career mo no??????????butwa2x lang diri ahhh...lols

sako gid migs ... damo work ...

ok lang ah ... gatamwa man ko di sa thread pirme ah ... :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jaywalker]

Jomabo Island Beach Paradise Resort

Wow,looks beautiful! The island submerged during high tide and reappears during low tide?

On the other hand,its already September and next month Bacolod Masskara Festival 2007 will be in the limelight again:banana: .I suggest we could start posting informations about this year Bacolod's celebration of life for the awareness of those who wish to witness live and join our very extravagant festival and so that they can plan ahead.Thank you!

[iloilocitykid]

Guys, what date is the Masskara Festival?

[WawaY[625]]

Guys, what date is the Masskara Festival?

oo nga nang mataon ko naman sa masskara ang pagpunta ko dyan :)

[jaywalker]

28th Bacolod Masskara Festival

Schedule of Activities at http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

[BYAHILO]

basi mapuli ko dira oct21 lang then balik na ko manila oct 22. grrrr i cant stay long. :( its my first time to miss the countdown to charterday street party.

[Yatco_8]

^^ galing.. its the 28th Masskara na soon.... Bacolod will once again be LIVE nationwide and worldwide via satellite... Nationwide via SkyCable...

woohoo.. :banana:
FLY HIGH BACOLOD

[kyle@1008]

another world class negrense...



Success Stories: Christine Sicangco: Lady of the Lamps

When Christine Sicangco established Christine Sicangco Lighting Designs, Inc. (CSLDI) in Bacolod in November 1994, it was to put into practice her extensive experience in lighting design. It was a tough decision - the concept was relatively new in the country, and there were no local practitioners she knew of who could be role models to relate and benchmark with. With a complement of seven workers and four administrative staff, Christine set up shop in a 170-square meter area on the third floor of a family-owned building in San Juan Street, Bacolod City.

CSLDI handles architectural lighting design and consultancy and specializes in the design and manufacture of various lighting fixtures. The line consists of table lamps, wall sconces, floor lamps, and pennants or hanging lamps. Various colors of handmade paper are crafted to serve as shades and, when combined with either ceramic, steel, wood, or stone lamp bases, provide a unique lighting concept.

Christine prescribes the appropriate intensity of light, and suggests the most energy-efficient and aesthetic lighting design for a given space or setting. She worked as a lighting designer for New York-based lighting design companies, Horton-Lees and Johnson Schwing Hammer.

As such, Christine was able to put together a portfolio that includes lighting designs for places like the Chase Manhattan Bank, the National Geographic Society, and the BASF headquarters. She has also done lighting designs for showrooms of famous designers Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, J. Crew, Barney's, and Jill Sanders.

Within a year, CSLDI had built a client base consisting of such establishments as Nature's Village, the Bob's Restaurant chain, the Philippine National Bank, and the Bacolod Bargain Square Mall. After operating for more than a year, Christine began to set her sights on markets abroad, but she did not know where to start. Through the seminars she attended, she learned that exporting meant producing in bigger volumes.

At that time, CSLDI's monthly capacity ranged from 100 pieces each of lighting fixtures and shades - not enough to export. Through her sister, who manages a furniture company, Christine learned about the MPEX program of the Department of Science and Technology's Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI). The MPEX program provides consultants to companies that need just a little push in order to get going in markets abroad.

The consultants suggested a design for a 400-square meter factory building specifying the materials to use, and prepared a floor plan identifying the different sections. Furthermore, they advised Christine to provide individual worktables for the workers to minimize distractions, and incorporate finishing operations within the factory to contain the spread of toxic fumes.

A design for a spray booth was also prepared. The expenses she incurred for the consultants' three-day stay with the company - about P5,000 - was a pittance compared to the tremendous impact of the P35,000 worth of government assistance extended by TAPI. CSLDI moved into its new premises in 1997, a 700-square meter building standing on a portion of a family-owned three-hectare property in Sitio Bito, Barangay Estefania Villamonte in Bacolod City.

Now, 95 percent of the company's products are exported. The biggest buyers are from France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium. The lampshades also reach such places as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Beirut, Canada, the US, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Sales figures from 1997 - the year when CSLDI broke into the world market - doubled, from over P2.3 million to P4.1 million in 1998.

However, Christine realizes that just as a company may experience birth pains, its growth could also be uncertain. At the moment, the company gets its handmade paper materials from only one supplier in neighboring Iloilo province.

She plans to produce her own handmade paper in the near future, and has already attended a training program on handmade paper making organized by the DOST provincial office.

Christine is also exploring other materials to serve as lamp covers: though she is researching into the potential of fiberglass, her goal is to eventually use glass.

[kyle@1008]

A foodie's Bacolod

By Vangie Baga-Reyes
Inquirer
Last updated 03:36am (Mla time) 03/25/2007

MANILA, Philippines - Our three-day visit to Bacolod gave us a taste of the gastronomic goodness unique only to this progressive city. We indulged in the best Negros had to offer - fish, shellfish, native chicken barbecue and even burgers, and some of the best desserts.

Here are places you can check out in Bacolod for filling, pleasant and memorable meals.

Aida's at Manokan Country

They say that a visit to this city is not complete until one eats at Manokan Country, the home of chicken inasal. And so we tried Aida's.

Talk about good food; you got it here, yes, almost anytime. Aida is the name of Mang Bert Tarrosa's wife who passed away a year after the place was established in 1983.
It's been in the business for 24 years - and the secret of its long-staying power? Hot, tasty, down-home cooking eaten on the spot.

We had our fill of inasal (skewered, fish sauce-calamansi-garlic-vinegar-marinated) chicken parts: wing, liver, intestines, legs, tasty even without the self-mixed dip.
The meat is juicy and tasty, which perfectly matched the steamed rice basted with chicken oil (pure rendered chicken fat) with atsuete.

Pecho (chicken breast, P48 per stick) is the restaurant's piece de resistance. But also popular are Pa-a (drumstick), P48; Pacpac (wings), P40; Esol (chicken bottom), P40; Atay (liver), P18; Baticolon (gizzard), P18; Dugo (blood), P15; and Liug (neck), P25. They are served hot off the grill.

Mang Bert was one of the most congenial restaurant hosts we had met this side of Bacolod. He willingly shared information on how inasal was marinated and roasted. "No catsup, please!," he quipped.

Surprisingly, Aida’s gets its supply of fowl from Manila since, he said, Bacolod has very limited sources for chicken.

There's nothing fancy about Aida's eatery. The place is naturally ventilated, right, no air-conditioning unit but it's cool with music playing all the time. And the service is fast.

American diner

Bob's was the first American diner and drive-in restaurant in Bacolod back in the 1960s. Established by Conchita Varela Sicangco, its first name was Bob's Big Boy, until it was eventually changed to Bob's in 1980.

Its famous giant cheeseburger made a name for the restaurant. And through the years, Bob’s has become one of the most successful family-owned restaurants in Bacolod. Today it’s being run and managed by Sicangco's children, including husband-and-wife Bobby and Cynthia Magalona.

Any given day, Bob's, already a landmark in Bacolod, is packed with loyal clients, ordering the house specialties - sizzling steak, fried chicken, pizza and gourmet sandwiches.
The extensive menu also lists hearty soups, vegetables and salads, and pastas. Its fresh lumpiang ubod smothered in fragrant garlic has been its top seller as well.

We enjoyed the Family Fiesta Tray, which had all inasal favorites - chicken, pork and fish. The Family Wagon consisted of squid rings, baby back ribs and potato wedges.

Dessert at Bob's? Ahh, it's paradise. A cool concoction of strawberry shortcake, Mocha Madness and Pavlova is a total dining experience that should not be missed.

The two-story building is a favorite place for parties and private functions. The spacious ground floor also houses a Mongolian bar.

Bob's has also branched out to other food-related services such as pastry shops, which now has five branches all over Bacolod. Cafe Bob's has also been a favorite hangout for good coffee.

Bagsakan

Pala-Pala is a night market, a bagsakan of fish where fishing boats and trawlers regularly unload their catch of the day, deep into the night. Bacolod is known for its number of pala-palas around the city. It is like dampa in Manila, where you choose the freshest of the catch and have them cook it the way you want it.

The 18th Pala-Pala on Lacson Street has been doing well in the business. This rustic place offers a menu that changes with the seasons. Delicious and healthy, it always features the bounty of Bacolod - gindara, tanigue, deep-sea crab, prawns, scallops, oysters.

Our dinner consisted of kinilaw na tanigue with salted egg and black beans, followed by sinigang na ulo ng tuna, buttered prawns, sizzling gindara steak and scallops cooked in garlic and butter. Most of us washed the meal down with fresh buco juice.

We also had adobong pusit. To top things off, we knocked down crabs (alimango) from a tank, transformed quickly in a wok. Nothing very fancy, but fresh and sweet. Such comfort food.

The 18th Pala-Pala, owned by siblings Jose Manuel Lopez and Sylvia Lopez-Golez, offers simple, fresh food, unadorned with any kind of fancy sauce. Just the richness of the sea and the simplicity of the cooking. This kind of food is what makes eating worthwhile.

[BYAHILO]

^^ galing.. its the 28th Masskara na soon.... Bacolod will once again be LIVE nationwide and worldwide via satellite... Nationwide via SkyCable...

woohoo.. :banana:
FLY HIGH BACOLOD

is this confirmed that SKYs goiung to cablecast NATIONWIDE? sinulog nga di nila na CC nationwide. local lang. what they did was post the performance vids online minutes after the groups finished their presentation.

same is true with dinagyang.

the only time i know htat masskara got the nationwide telecastwas in 2004. that was my first time to go back there after leaving bcd for good. i could still remember my sis in law flying the sky patrol that time providing live updates for the local and national TV. twasalso broadcasted over TFC

[iloilocitykid]

^Maybe Yatco meant via sattelite thru the news and TFC but maybe not the whole Masskara Festival

[kyle@1008]

well we don't know exactly, but maybe they can redo that 2004 thing, I remember that distinctly, full nationwide coverage... at studio 23,...

[BYAHILO]

hmmm here we go again. misinterpretations galore. hahaha


neways ,, indi na ko mangaway ah. lol. i jaz wish that my 5-day VL request would be approved or else overnite lang ako dira.

may idea na kmo kung maintra ang mantawi this year? ang nabal an ko lang ga ubra na choreo ang alijis. si panoy gyapon ila choreographer, kag nag pa ubra na ko isa ka set sang heaDress kag mask dal on ko balik manila. budget for the headress and mask alone is 3thousand.

typical budget sang group ni panoy, from headress to shoes, PER DANCER is 12,000. in all honesty indi nila ma recover ang mgaexpenses nila sa prizes gina hatag sang masskara, its just the bragging rights and the right to represent masskara in external affairs.

[kyle@1008]

^^ I told you to start that , dark side of biyahilo blog... , with that you won't have to worry about keeping your job :lol:

[jaywalker]

A foodie's Bacolod

By Vangie Baga-Reyes
Inquirer
Last updated 03:36am (Mla time) 03/25/2007

MANILA, Philippines - Our three-day visit to Bacolod gave us a taste of the gastronomic goodness unique only to this progressive city. We indulged in the best Negros had to offer - fish, shellfish, native chicken barbecue and even burgers, and some of the best desserts.

Here are places you can check out in Bacolod for filling, pleasant and memorable meals.

Aida's at Manokan Country

They say that a visit to this city is not complete until one eats at Manokan Country, the home of chicken inasal. And so we tried Aida's.

Talk about good food; you got it here, yes, almost anytime. Aida is the name of Mang Bert Tarrosa's wife who passed away a year after the place was established in 1983.
It's been in the business for 24 years - and the secret of its long-staying power? Hot, tasty, down-home cooking eaten on the spot.

We had our fill of inasal (skewered, fish sauce-calamansi-garlic-vinegar-marinated) chicken parts: wing, liver, intestines, legs, tasty even without the self-mixed dip.
The meat is juicy and tasty, which perfectly matched the steamed rice basted with chicken oil (pure rendered chicken fat) with atsuete.

Pecho (chicken breast, P48 per stick) is the restaurant's piece de resistance. But also popular are Pa-a (drumstick), P48; Pacpac (wings), P40; Esol (chicken bottom), P40; Atay (liver), P18; Baticolon (gizzard), P18; Dugo (blood), P15; and Liug (neck), P25. They are served hot off the grill.

Mang Bert was one of the most congenial restaurant hosts we had met this side of Bacolod. He willingly shared information on how inasal was marinated and roasted. "No catsup, please!," he quipped.

Surprisingly, Aida’s gets its supply of fowl from Manila since, he said, Bacolod has very limited sources for chicken.

There's nothing fancy about Aida's eatery. The place is naturally ventilated, right, no air-conditioning unit but it's cool with music playing all the time. And the service is fast.

American diner

Bob's was the first American diner and drive-in restaurant in Bacolod back in the 1960s. Established by Conchita Varela Sicangco, its first name was Bob's Big Boy, until it was eventually changed to Bob's in 1980.

Its famous giant cheeseburger made a name for the restaurant. And through the years, Bob’s has become one of the most successful family-owned restaurants in Bacolod. Today it’s being run and managed by Sicangco's children, including husband-and-wife Bobby and Cynthia Magalona.

Any given day, Bob's, already a landmark in Bacolod, is packed with loyal clients, ordering the house specialties - sizzling steak, fried chicken, pizza and gourmet sandwiches.
The extensive menu also lists hearty soups, vegetables and salads, and pastas. Its fresh lumpiang ubod smothered in fragrant garlic has been its top seller as well.

We enjoyed the Family Fiesta Tray, which had all inasal favorites - chicken, pork and fish. The Family Wagon consisted of squid rings, baby back ribs and potato wedges.

Dessert at Bob's? Ahh, it's paradise. A cool concoction of strawberry shortcake, Mocha Madness and Pavlova is a total dining experience that should not be missed.

The two-story building is a favorite place for parties and private functions. The spacious ground floor also houses a Mongolian bar.

Bob's has also branched out to other food-related services such as pastry shops, which now has five branches all over Bacolod. Cafe Bob's has also been a favorite hangout for good coffee.

Bagsakan

Pala-Pala is a night market, a bagsakan of fish where fishing boats and trawlers regularly unload their catch of the day, deep into the night. Bacolod is known for its number of pala-palas around the city. It is like dampa in Manila, where you choose the freshest of the catch and have them cook it the way you want it.

The 18th Pala-Pala on Lacson Street has been doing well in the business. This rustic place offers a menu that changes with the seasons. Delicious and healthy, it always features the bounty of Bacolod - gindara, tanigue, deep-sea crab, prawns, scallops, oysters.

Our dinner consisted of kinilaw na tanigue with salted egg and black beans, followed by sinigang na ulo ng tuna, buttered prawns, sizzling gindara steak and scallops cooked in garlic and butter. Most of us washed the meal down with fresh buco juice.

We also had adobong pusit. To top things off, we knocked down crabs (alimango) from a tank, transformed quickly in a wok. Nothing very fancy, but fresh and sweet. Such comfort food.

The 18th Pala-Pala, owned by siblings Jose Manuel Lopez and Sylvia Lopez-Golez, offers simple, fresh food, unadorned with any kind of fancy sauce. Just the richness of the sea and the simplicity of the cooking. This kind of food is what makes eating worthwhile.

^^ Bacolod dining experience always receiving good complimentary remarks from visitors.It is obvious that is the best part of thier travel to tell about the food feast they have experienced in Bacolod.

^Maybe Yatco meant via sattelite thru the news and TFC but maybe not the whole Masskara Festival

I believe it is always shown on TFC every year,just like last year.and it is not a live telecast.Masskara is a one of the favourite festival of DOT.They always get invited to perform in some of the DOT promotions and Travel Exhibtions like in China,Japan,Korea and performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival.

[BYAHILO]

^^ I told you to start that , dark side of biyahilo blog... , with that you won't have to worry about keeping your job :lol:
im trying to do that. littlie by little. thats why i signed up with twitter. jan ko muna lagay mga stuffs na unbloggable.

i did another nasty stuff last fri night. while i was with other bloggers, (coming from a presscon) we decided to go to a bar. basta i wont disclose the details. ther was a guy making papansin. he keeps on smiling to me at akon din naman kasi hes cute. basta the end of the story was. i asked the bartender to give my calling card to guyy. textmates na kmi ngayon hahahha my friendswere so surprised sa ginawa ko. LOL



^^ Bacolod dining experience always receiving good complimentary remarks from visitors.It is obvious that is the best part of thier travel to tell about the food feast they have experienced in Bacolod.



I believe it is always shown on TFC every year,just like last year.and it is not a live telecast.Masskara is a one of the favourite festival of DOT.They always get invited to perform in some of the DOT promotions and Travel Exhibtions like in China,Japan,Korea and performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival.

if im not mistaken these are the 2003 Chingay, 2004 World Tourism Fest in Shanghai and the 2005 Midosuji Festival in Osaka. ang alijis wala pa katilaw pa abroAd. all the events above were represented by villamonte. perosi panoyman gyapon ang ila choreographer

[gonzahr22]

^^ Bacolod dining experience always receiving good complimentary remarks from visitors.It is obvious that is the best part of thier travel to tell about the food feast they have experienced in Bacolod.



I believe it is always shown on TFC every year,just like last year.and it is not a live telecast.Masskara is a one of the favourite festival of DOT.They always get invited to perform in some of the DOT promotions and Travel Exhibtions like in China,Japan,Korea and performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival.


The last time the Masskara group performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival was years ago. But they were applauded above the rest of the participating countries.

[gonzahr22]

OCTOBER FIGHT
Bacolod mayor to carry Pacquiao’s championship belt anew

By Carla Gomez
Visayas Bureau, Inquirer

BACOLOD CITY -- Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia will once again carry Manny Pacquiao's championship belt into the ring during his rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, in a telephone interview from Cebu Saturday, said he asked Leonardia to carry his belt because "the mayor is a good friend, and the people of Bacolod have been kind to me."

Leonardia was the one who carried Pacquiao's belt when the Filipino boxing champion defeated Mexican fighter Erik Morales during their super featherweight fight at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 18, 2006.

The HBO pay-per-view fight extravaganza, the third match-up between Pacquaio and Morales dubbed the "Grand Finale," was watched by millions of people all over the world.

Leonardia said on Sunday he would be honored to carry Pacquiao's championship belt at the boxer’s next fight.

The mayor recalled he carried the championship belt of Pacquiao for the first time during the boxer's fight with Oscar Larios at Araneta Coliseum in July 2005 and in his fight against Eric Morales in Las Vegas in November of the same year.

"It was Pacquiao who asked me to carry the belt into the ring and I was even surprised. But I was happy to do it as a show of moral support as a friend and a Filipino," Leonardia said.

Leonardia said he and Pacquiao first met through a common friend in 2005.

Leonardia said he had Pacquiao named as adopted son of Bacolod City during the city's charter day on Oct. 19, 2005 "for the inspiration he had given to the Filipinos and the boxers, many of whom come from Bacolod City and Negrosm, Occidental."

Leonardia, who has become fast friends with the boxing champion, is one of the godfathers of Pacquiao's daughter, Mary Divine Grace, who was baptized in December 2006.

When Pacquiao came to Bacolod City in July 2006, a huge crowd gathered in the streets to cheer him in a parade organized by Leonardia.

On Saturday, the mayor visited Pacquiao who was recovering from fever in Cebu where he has been training for his October fight, and said he was there to give moral support to an adopted son of Bacolod.

Pacquiao said he was feeling better, his training was on schedule and going very well but he could not say how the fight would go.

"Bahala na si Lord. [It’s up to the Lord.] He is the only one who knows how the fight will go. Let us just pray," he said.

Pacquiao said he would leave for the United States on Sept. 22 for the Oct. 6 fight and would return immediately after.

He said he hoped to come to Bacolod City sometime between Oct. 15 and 18, to join the MassKara Festival, the city's weeklong merrymaking event held every October.

Pacquiao also promised to bring here his MP Warriors basketball team to play an exhibition game against a local team during the MassKara Festival.

[ngprofflorida]

The last time the Masskara group performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival was years ago. But they were applauded above the rest of the participating countries.

correct gid ya meg worldwide na ang masskara, wala sang duplicated nga festival sa philippines.

[Yatco_8]

Guys, do we also need to decide kung ano ung thread title natin?

[iloilocitykid]

@Yatco, you can try with a poll. :)

[birdfluuu]

Guys, do we also need to decide kung ano ung thread title natin?

pwedi man ang Bacolod [SIZE="4"][COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]the king City:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sinjin P.]

^ No superlatives and if someone tries to send me a questionable title, the thread title will remain generic forever :yes:

[Yatco_8]

^^ so guys, suggest kayo ng thread titles for Bacolod.. and someone must create a poll...

1.) New Dragon Economy
2.) We're more than just Sugar
3.) Philippines' City of Smiles
4.) The Philippine's Sugar Capital
5.) Home to Philippines' Sweet and Charming People
6.) IT Capital of the Philippines
7.)
8.)

suggest lng kayu

[iloilocitykid]

Sports Capital of the Region?

[jaywalker]

if im not mistaken these are the 2003 Chingay, 2004 World Tourism Fest in Shanghai and the 2005 Midosuji Festival in Osaka. ang alijis wala pa katilaw pa abroAd. all the events above were represented by villamonte. perosi panoyman gyapon ang ila choreographer

Good memory Erick:wink2:! When are going to see Lopue's Masskara Dancers again? I would to love see Lopue's involve in the Masskara Dance Parade again.They have the most beautiful mask i've see ever seen and that lovely sparkling gold color costume plus thier performance, that made them the grand champion in thier last participation.They were really impressive.
I,ve seen Villamonte last 2005 performance and there costume, all i can say is wow.It has a resemblance with a Thai national costume.I wonder how heavy it was, the head dress.It seem they are unbeatable.

Guys, do we also need to decide kung ano ung thread title natin?

I would prefer the title created by Smile778 "We're More Than Just Sugar".Simple yet it says all but other suggestion would be welcome:cheers: .:)

[Yatco_8]

Sports Capital of the Region?

^^^^^^
so guys, suggest kayo ng thread titles for Bacolod.. and someone must create a poll...

1.) New Dragon Economy
2.) We're more than just Sugar
3.) Philippines' City of Smiles
4.) The Philippine's Sugar Capital
5.) Home to Philippines' Sweet and Charming People
6.) IT Capital of the Philippines
7.) SPORTS CAPITAL OF THE REGION/PHILIPPINES
8.)

suggest lng kayu

[Yatco_8]

filipino forumers, contribute naman kayo ng inyong mga suggestions for the bacolod thread title...

[jaywalker]

The last time the Masskara group performed in Singapore's Chingay Festival was years ago. But they were applauded above the rest of the participating countries.

Correct they have catch so much attention with thier performance, the custome and of course the mask.When i visited a colleague in Singapore,they did not forget to mention that Masskara Festival have once performed in the street of Orchard Road.They told me that most of the spectators enjoyed and liked watching them because they danced very well.They said as if they never get tired and I said to myself, if they only knew how much endurance and resistance it does needed to be survive in Masskara Dance Parade.:lol:


Yatco please add to the choices:
Bacolod City and Negros Occidental- "The City of Smile and The Province of Panaad Festival"

I think we have used it before in one of the thread.Thank you!

[WawaY[625]]

I would prefer the title created by Smile778 "We're More Than Just Sugar".Simple yet it says all but other suggestion would be welcome:cheers: .:)

cute bitaw to :)

[Yatco_8]

^^ guys, you can now vote on which among those Thread Titles do you want to see in SSC forum for Bacolod Forum.. thnks

[jaywalker]

Some of the Bacolod Hotels to stay for the Masskara Festival 2007
Schedule of activities at http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

L'FISHER HOTEL
14th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-3731 to 39; Fax (034) 433-0951
E-mail: lfisher@globelines.com.ph
Manager: Robert Baide
Classification: First Class


CASINO FILIPINO HOTEL
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
Tel No.434-8901-10; Fax: (034) 434-4433
E-mail: csedback@lasaltech.com
Manager: Mr. Michael Bailey
Classification: First Class


LUXUR PLACE (Formerly Convention Plaza Hotel)
Magsaysay Avenue, Bacolod City
Tel No.434-4551
Fax: (034) 433-3757
E-mail: bcp@mozcom.com
Manager: Rafael Lizares
Classification: First Class


BACOLOD EXECUTIVE INN HOTEL
San Sebastian-Locsin Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No.433-7401 / 433-7401, 433-7404
E-mail: info@bcdexecutiveinn.com
Manager: Donato Poblador
Classification: Standard Class


BUSINESS INN HOTEL
#28 Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-8877; Fax: (034) 434-2114
E-mail: info@businessin.net
Manager: Leanne Ching
Classification: Standard Class


CIRCLE INN
Lopez-Jaena-Malaspina Sts, Bacolod City
Tel. No. 433-2538, 709-9111
E-mail: info@circleinnph.com
Manager: Orson Ong
Classification: Standard Class


GOLDENFIELDS KUNDUTEL
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-7211 to 16
Fax: (034) 433-7202
E-mail: kundutel@bcd.wbw.ph
Manager: Mr. Orville Ong
Classification: Standard Class


PROMINENCE INN
Araneta Street, Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No.435-0021
E-mail: prominence@mozcom.com
Manager: Ruth Cruz
Classification: Economy Class


ROYAL AM REI
13th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-8881
Manager: Bernadette Junio
E-mail: farrahpiccio@yahoo.com
Classification: Standard Class


SUGARLAND HOTEL
Araneta-Singcang Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No.435-2690
Fax: (034) 433-2645 ; Fax: 435-2645
E-mail: sugarland@mozom.com
Manager: Augusto Sison


GRAND REGAL HOTEL
Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No. 708-5888 / 708-5588
Manager: Maybel Perez
Classification: Standard Class


SYLVIA MANOR HOTEL
San Juan St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-9801 / 709-0927; Fax: 434-9833
Manager: Rolin Siglos
Classification: Standard Class


HOTEL ALHAMBRA
Locsin-Gatuslao Sts., Bacolod City
Tel. No. 433-4021 to 23; Fax: 434-5173
Manager: Bernadette Junio
Classification: Standard Class


SEA BREEZE HOTEL
San Juan Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.(034) 433-7370
Manager: Ditas Dabao
Classification: Economy Class


BASCON HOTEL
Gonzaga Locsin Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.435-4071-72
Manager: Oscar "Dodong" Bascon
Classification: Economy Class


CHECK INN PENSION
Ponce Building, Luzuriaga St, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034)432-3755
Manager: Dexter Fernandez


TAMERA PLAZA INN
#79 Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-1708; Fax: 709-0886
Manager: Dina Serfino
E-mail: tameraplazainn@yahoo.com
Classification: Economy Class

source: DOT-Bacolod

[WawaY[625]]

me and my friends sa isang bacolod resto :) namit ang inasal :D

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/IMG_1638-1.jpg

wee balik bacolod ako after 1 year (sana matuloy)

i love this church

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/IMG_1628.jpg

[WawaY[625]]

kuppa

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/Kuppa-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/Kuppa.jpg

[jaywalker]

28th Bacolod Masskara Festival

Schedule of Activities http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

Here are some more Hotels,Tourist Inn and Pension Houses to stay during the Festival

BACOLOD KING'S HOTEL
San Sebastian-Gatuslao Street
Tel No.434-4500, 434-4600; Fax: 433-0576
Manager: Sheila Soliman


SALTIMBOCA PENSION
17th Lacson, Bacolod City
Tel No.432-3617, 432-1145, 432-3179
Manager: Theresa Paula Cuaycong

G & J HORIZON PENSION
Locsin-Libertad, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-3098
Manager: Andrew Devenecia

REGENCY PLAZA
Lacson Extension, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-1458
Manager: Peter Soliman


BACOLOD PENSION PLAZA
Cuadra St., Bacolod City
Tel No.433-4547/ (034) 433-2203
Manager: Orville Ong

PEARL MANOR
North Drive - Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-5091 / 433-5092
Manager: Joahanna Sian

G & V PENSIONNE ROYALE
Burgos North Drive., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-5234
Manager: Saturnino Vicente


TRAVELLER'S INN
BS Aquino Drive- Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-2966
Manager: Virginia Adonio

MERCENARY INN (Formerly Bacolod Legacy Inn)
Liroville Subd., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-6181
Manager: Hazel Equito

KIMAS PENSION HOUSE
Mandalagan, Bacolod City
Tel No. 435-4293 / 709-8529; Fax:709-8527
Manager: Mary Ann Gedurriagao

PENSION BACOLOD
11th St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-7065
Manager: Fe Remetio

CASA AMPARO
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-3592
Manager: Sonia dela Rosa

BALDEVIA PENSION HOUSE
San Juan-san Sebastian Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-8107-09
Manager: Irus Baldevia

BELLE'S PENSION HOUSE
17th Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-5575
Manager: Neil Canson

DAYS INN
Goldenfields Commercial Complex
Tel No. 432-2317/ 707-4368
Manager: Orville Ong

OMAR PENSION
Narra Avenue, Bacolod City
Tel No. 709-0062
Manager: Dr. Octoveo Bravo

STAR PLUS
Lacson-Rosario St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-2949
Manager: Sheila S. Soliman

TINDALO PENSION
Tindalo St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 709-0006
Manager: Fely Buensuseso

7R RESIDENCE INN
#56 Luzuriaga St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-5674
Manager: Jocelyn Reconquista



Source: Bacolod City Tourism Office

[habagatcentral1]

By the way, which comes first:

The 2nd Western Visayas Tourism Assembly or the Masskara Festival? Thanks! :)

[jaywalker]

By the way, which comes first:

The 2nd Western Visayas Tourism Assembly or the Masskara Festival? Thanks! :)

Sadly no news pa dira Bern.


16TH VISAYAS AREA BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Businessmen to tackle tourism, biofuel issues

Businessmen from different provinces in Central Philippines will meet in Bacolod City Sept. 7-8 for the 16th Visayas Area Business Conference.

Frank Carbon of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the conference will take up potential of Visayas area for tourism and alternative fuel. The conference will also discuss the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program in relation to the plans of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to make Visayas a super region, Carbon said.

In her 2006 State of the Nation Address, the President underscored the growing tourism industry in Visayas and during her visit to Negros Occidental in July, she also announced her plans of creating an ethanol corridor in Negros Island.

Carbon said the business sector needs to consolidate its plans in response to the programs of Arroyo. The conference's theme, "One Visayas, One Vision, One Vibrant Economy", promotes unity and a common goal for the Visayas businessmen, he added.

Sentiments of businessmen on the agrarian reform program will also be formulated into a position paper that will be presented to the House of Representatives, Carbon said.

Invited to speak during the conference's workshop are Senators Francisco Pangilinan and Juan Miguel Zubiri. Keynote speaker will be former prime minister Cesar Virata.*NAB

[BYAHILO]

correct gid ya meg worldwide na ang masskara, wala sang duplicated nga festival sa philippines.

there are other festivals who has also performed outside. basi makibot ka. ang babaylan sang bago is just one of the VERY FEW festivals in the world to have performed at the hallowed grounds of United nations in CH. babaylan has done US and europe tour last year after they peformed at the aliwan. upod sang babaylan nag lakat ang tuna festival last year. dapat upod nila ang masskara kag dinagyang, but the 2 did not push through kay wala budget ang respective tourism offices.

dinagyang has recently performed in TX, usa. Alikaraw has recently performed in SG after pintados kasadyaan.


Good memory Erick:wink2:! When are going to see Lopue's Masskara Dancers again? I would to love see Lopue's involve in the Masskara Dance Parade again.They have the most beautiful mask i've see ever seen and that lovely sparkling gold color costume plus thier performance, that made them the grand champion in thier last participation.They were really impressive.
I,ve seen Villamonte last 2005 performance and there costume, all i can say is wow.It has a resemblance with a Thai national costume.I wonder how heavy it was, the head dress.It seem they are unbeatable.



I would prefer the title created by Smile778 "We're More Than Just Sugar".Simple yet it says all but other suggestion would be welcome:cheers: .:)

i dunno if donna porter still has the energy to choreograph Lopues. eheheh tigulang na ang lola nyo. hihi regarding sa ila mask.... ang manug ubra mask sang lopues amo na ga ubra subong mask sang group ni panoy. their mask is not made of papier mache. its fiberglass already. and its freakin heavy. ang 2006 nga mask ang pinaka bug at. mga approx 2kilos. and 2005 nga daw thai ang design mga approx 1.5 kilos

By the way, which comes first:

The 2nd Western Visayas Tourism Assembly or the Masskara Festival? Thanks! :)

the masskara comes first.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Good. Kay basi magdala ko bisita halin Cebu. :)

[BYAHILO]

actually im thinking of skipping the masskara and just go hoime pag wvta na lang.

pero depende pa ni subong.

[SugarFreak]

September 3, 2007
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(l-r) Judd Salas, PR manager; Andrew Deyto, AVP Marketing & Sales; Nora Fajardo, Tours & Group sales manager; Arlette Capistrano, Marketing Communications manager; Frederick Pe, Jaunts & Journeys owner; and Josen Padlan, WV area manager takes time to pose after SuperFerry’s Biyaheng Caravan show at the Bacolod Public Plaza on Saturday.* (NDB/James G. Toga photo) )

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BAMBOO ROCKS NEGROS! Bamboo Mañalac (left), lead vocals of BAMBOO band renders a song from their 3rd album, “We Stand Alone Together” during their concert at the UNO-R Ampitheater last Friday, August 31.* (NDB/JGT-Owen S. Bayog photos))

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Sugarfree’s Ebe Dancel (2nd, right), vocalist; Jal Taguibao (center), bassist; Kaka Quisumbing (right), drummer; and Trici Nicolas, road manager pose for souvenir with (l-r) Radgie Caram, VDStar; Judd Salas, SuperFerry PR manager; and Kate Alconga, corporate communications specialist at Lions Park on Saturday.* (NDB/JGT photo)

[Sinjin P.]

Wow, I didn't know there was a Negros del Norte province for 7 months only.

1986-01-03: Negros del Norte province split from Negros Occidental. This action was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and Negros Occidental reverted to its original status on 1986-08-18.

[SugarFreak]

September 02, 2007
ON 'TONTON & BENJO' Talibong1 Talks (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/September/02/feature2.htm)
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(Wanting to keep their privacy, the maker of the 'Tonton & Benjo' series and his friends show their many colorful faces.)

A 19-year-old Ilonggo has gained wide following for his Tonton and Benjo adventure series via the Internet's YouTube, a site that has made -since 2005- video sharing and blogging, and, lately, posting of comments, possible. The adventure series of the young Ilonggo, who assumes the name Talibong1, is apparently the most widely viewed locally-produced YouTube entries this side of the world.

Three of his most widely-viewed works are actually spoofs of the period films, Troy and 300. StarLife columnist Carlo Leonardia described Talibong's videos, in his Come to Think of It item on Aug. 12, as ones "which have spread faster than cellphone sex scandals and have gained him a cult-like following among wired Ilonggos".

A YouTube check showed that the final of the trilogy, Tonton ang Paghaharap, has registered 578,747 views as of Friday morning and the number continues to rise. Benjo kag Ang Batalyon Pitbull has 457,105 hits and Benjo Mangayo Ko Kwarta was viewed 353,053 times. While the hits should be waning by now, StarLife noted that the figures rose by about 14,000 for Mangayo Kwarta, about 23,000 for Batalyon Pitbull and 28,000 for Paghaharap in the past four days alone.

StarLife managed two weeks ago to know the whereabouts of Talibong1, who has requested his real name not mentioned - from a former high school classmate at Central Philippine University, where the YouTube sensation is presently a Nursing senior.

StarLife-in its attempt to find out the reasons of the series' phenomenon - compiled three reasons based on viewers comments: the Tonton and Benjo series are short, thus does not demand so much of the viewers' time, they use familiar language in the script- the Ilonggo dialect and expressions that are common (bords, pilo-pilo, clean cut, IR-or incident report -, a term used in Nursing classes when things go off the norm) yet given dimensions of humor and hilarity. Viewers also find appeal to the delivery of the script which is far from being studied or rehearsed.

The following is our email interview with Talibong1, who also sent us the photos (other than the YuTube screen reproductions) used in this article. He expressed appreciation for the Bacolod media's interest in his story (he has been featured, too, in the current St. La Salle's SPECTRUM magazine issue and acknowledged that grabe ang kagat sa Bacolod and acknowledging that the first interview requests came from the Bacolod media)

Why did you choose the name Talibong1?

Talibong is a place in Zarraga town where we had our Community Health Nursing duty. I thought it's unique monicker -- one of a kind.

When did you start your Benjo and Tonton production?

Sometime in April or May.

How did the idea of producing Benjo and Tonton and other videos come about? Why those names?

My friends and I just thought of it when they slept over at my place one night. Benjo and Tonton - these guys are by band mates (laughs). I chose their names because they're my friends. More names will be coming soon, (laughs).

Do these guys join you in your production?

I usually do it by myself. But sometimes Benjo, Tonton and a few others, like Myro - about five of us - are there for some ideas and effects, laughter especially (laughs), XD (term for "smiley" or laughing face").

Prior to your Benjo and Tonton series and other YouTube clips, what preoccupied your time?

My studies… computers and (laughs) sleep. I've been a computer fanatic since birth I think (laughs).

Since when did you get into YouTube?

Since it became operational. What made you decide to put your videos on YouTube?

Trip trip lang na.

YouTube shows a lot of feedback from viewers. When did you start gaining wide following?

What wide following??? (laughs). Oh, the feedback comes from anywhere in the Philippines and from any free country in the world. Like what countries?

Dubai, others in the Middle East, U.S.A. especially, all over, Africa included.

How many video shows have you made? Which is the most popular?

Ten. I really don't know which is popular but the one with the most number of views is Tonton: Ang Paghaharap. Each viewer has his own favorite.

How often do you produce?

Everything comes on the spot actually.

Whose voices are those of the characters?

They're mine. All mine, including the cat's. (laughs).

Where did you get your video production skills?

I didn't study anything on that. Everything is self-exploration (laughs). Piho ba. Did it ever occur to you that you might have violated copyright laws? Did you seek any legal advise?

There is a violation I believe but in YouTube many are doing it. Tani wala lang eh (legal problem) kay pasadya man lang ni. No, I haven't asked for any legal advise.

How are you doing in school?

I'm surviving. Kabit-kabit (laughs).

Has the production affected your studies?

Not really.

How would you describe yourself as a student?

Clean cut (this expression has become one of the most popular punchlines in his clip, apparently referring to soldiers who do not sport long beards).

Do people in the university know you as the mind behind Benjo and Tonton series?

I think some, other than my friends, know.

In one of your scripts, you mentioned your university as the school to go to. Any feedback from school officials about your works? What do they say?

I was told some officials met and talked about it. I don't know if it's really true...pero wala naman to kuno…but, thanks, my teachers love my work!

Tell us about your family.

Tagu-on ko lng ni ah…haha (StarLife later learned his father works abroad).

How do you manage to protect your privacy? Will you ever show or introduce yourself as the maker of Tonton and Benjo?

Well, a few people know me by now. But I don't mind it. Pabay-i da sila ah… Some know me. Now and then some get to know me.., but not always. The others know me long before I made the series.

Do you have a 'fans' club' now?

I learned there's a Benjo and Tonton Fans' club in Friendster (an Internet friendship link). Whahahaha, Salamat sa nag-ubra (While he did not admit it, StarLife learned of plans for the holding last weekend of a Tonton and Benjo activity during the University Week celebration at CPU).

How long do you intend to keep the Benjo and Tonton series going?

As long as it kicks! In your scripts, there appears recurring lines about education and going to school. Is this intentional to put across some values? Do you do a lot of brainstorming with your friends?

Because the production is on the spot, generally, the lines flow freely especially that they are not formally scripted. Wala na ko may mahambal nga daan..ti gaguluha lang na iya (laughs). Ga purutikul na lang ko nay a mag start na ko dub (laughs).

Online comments show plenty of positive feedback from your viewers. You get negative feedback too…?

Negative feedback? May ara gid na ya…damo (laughs).

What is the most touching feedback you ever got?

Honestly, the ones sent by viewers abroad telling me….nga dula ila mingaw kag enjoy gid sila.

Why do you think your series has become so popular?

It's funny… I really don't know why.

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Mentors' Artworks (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/September/02/feature3.htm)

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Mentors do and practice what they teach. This was the message that eight faculty members of the School of Architecture and Fine Arts and Interior Design of La Consolacion College conveyed anew when they held their week-long art exhibit which ended Friday at SM Bacolod City.

The display at SM City was the 15th annual show staged by the LCC-ARFIEN faculty. They included paintings, photo-based mixed media and mini-installation art works.

The faculty-artists and their were Antonio Tejado's oil on handpaper paper 'Icon Series 1, 2, 3 & 4'; Roy" Aguilar's' charcoal works, 'Tukap-Tukap Series 1, 2 & 3'; Mary Ann Manganti's Pastel on paper works, 'Kalong ni Nanay Serye Uno, Dos, Tres'; Arch. Hugo Flores III's 'Kulay 1 & 2' in water color; Raymund Fuentes 'China Silver 1, 2, & 3' - 'Gilded Buddha', and Objet d' Art photos; Cherryl Bacay's pencil on paper works, 'Papillon 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6', Arch. Rogelio Diaz's iron on canvass pieces, 'Gintong Bakal 1 & 2'; and Dean Realino Alisbo's 'The View from My Window' and 'Modelo', acrylics on canvass.

[WawaY[625]]

haha ganahan ko sa youtube nila tonton and benjo!

GO BORDS!!!!! :D

[BYAHILO]

ahaha yeah

i play tyhat vid sa office pag dull and sleepy moments.. lol

[BYAHILO]

found this in youtube. i like their choreo. better than the 2007 choreo of alijis. although isa lng naman choreographer nila. just imagine their masks weigh 1.5 kilos ahahah

oh.. and the best costume too.

cwmFNG_RkZE

[Xeltran]

^^^^^^
so guys, suggest kayo ng thread titles for Bacolod.. and someone must create a poll...

1.) New Dragon Economy << Too high falutin...
2.) We're more than just Sugar << Sana we would not concentrate more on sugar now...
3.) Philippines' City of Smiles << Refers to Bacolod City only
4.) The Philippine's Sugar Capital << Pede rin, kaso, like I said, sana not on sugar naman
5.) Home to Philippines' Sweet and Charming People << high falutin also
6.) IT Capital of the Philippines << umm, no, cebu is more advanced
7.) SPORTS CAPITAL OF THE REGION/PHILIPPINES << not much...
8.)

suggest lng kayu


Yatco please add to the choices:
Bacolod City and Negros Occidental- "The City of Smile and The Province of Panaad Festival"


The title's too concentrated to Masskara and Panaad...which do not really describe Bacolod and Negros as a whole. Festivals lang sila. If that would be the title, I would think that the best that Bacolod and Negros can offer are their festivals only.

For me, I'd rather stick to generic titles because it's neater to look at. Look at the other regional threads outside the Philippine forums. Sure, they surpass Philippine cities, and they don't even need to put those "titles" on their threads. That makes the excuse that "tourists would really be interested if the thread has a catchy name, blah, blah..." null and invalid. If I were a tourist I'd do research on my own rather than believing some "titles" which do not or only speak of half-truths about the city/province.

[kyle@1008]

Wow, I didn't know there was a Negros del Norte province for 7 months only.

1986-01-03: Negros del Norte province split from Negros Occidental. This action was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and Negros Occidental reverted to its original status on 1986-08-18.

that was another form of marcos betrayal...after all the effort he did in consolidating power , he still feared the sugarmen... talk about paranoid...

[Xeltran]

Building Globally Competitive Metro Areas in the Philippines

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A repost from the CDO Thread.
Woah! I didn't know that Metro Bacolod is only composed of Silay City, Bacolod City, and Talisay City. I even thought Bago City, Murcia, and the northern cities were included. Although it seems to me, grabe ang urbansim sa Silay and Talisay, including Bacolod, so maybe if Bago would improve, it would become part of Metro Bacolod also.

[kyle@1008]

what Bago lacks is commercial areas, too little development in that part,.. what many people do not know is that the city's income is actually higher than talisay and silay

most cities in negros occidental, lack huge commercial areas, but then they're agro-industrial development would generate a huge income, sometimes even higher than more urbanized cities, by this virtue they achieve component city status,.....

most municipalities in the Philippines are not granted cityhood status due to lack of money, the major factor has always been income and population...

[Xeltran]

what Bago lacks is commercial areas, too little development in that part,.. what many people do not know is that the city's income is actually higher than talisay and silay

What events are usually held in the Bago Coliseum?
If they'd start to promote it, then tourism would really pick up fast, given the fact that there are many intact ancestral houses at the coliseum compound.

And what products are their main exports, if there are?

[kyle@1008]

the coliseum is used for cultural shows or sports event, they're always free.. the san miguel philharmonic, the kundirana, stage plays starring major movie stars, have been staged there,...no entrance fee, it's something the city provides..

main exports include, muscovado (brown sugar), Mineral water (viva) , silk, salt, handicrafts, electricity...and in the near future, ethanol (bio-feul)

the geothermal plant in bago city is the major source of electricity for western visayas,.... it also send power to cebu.....

[Yatco_8]

^^ Bago lacks Commercial Areas because they will not allow chinese investors to come.... not like of Talisay and Silay, they are more Advance when it comes to economy.... Silay now has Lopues... Jollibee, Lopues and Soon NBSA... then Talisay too.. they have the most expensive subdivisions in Western Visayas... the Ayala North Point and Mantazionne... and Honda Bacolod and Ford BAcolod are found in Talisay

[SugarFreak]

Wow, I didn't know there was a Negros del Norte province for 7 months only.

1986-01-03: Negros del Norte province split from Negros Occidental. This action was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and Negros Occidental reverted to its original status on 1986-08-18.

that was another form of marcos betrayal...after all the effort he did in consolidating power , he still feared the sugarmen... talk about paranoid...

& the latest the 2 province (negocc & negor) is pushing into a 1 province...this is already a long proposal...the last news update i was heard from a radio about this on last march...

[kyle@1008]

^^ Bago lacks Commercial Areas because they will not allow chinese investors to come.... not like of Talisay and Silay, they are more Advance when it comes to economy.... Silay now has Lopues... Jollibee, Lopues and Soon NBSA... then Talisay too.. they have the most expensive subdivisions in Western Visayas... the Ayala North Point and Mantazionne... and Honda Bacolod and Ford BAcolod are found in Talisay

Silay is 2nd class, Talisay is 5th, commercial don't earn as much as industry, unless it's a major HUC.. like bacolod, and even bacolod itself still sustains industrial complexes...

[Yatco_8]

^^ wow... tlga master SINJIN? Negros del Norte.. quite funny .. haha... which part of Negros? Cadiz?

[habagatcentral1]

^^ It was planned before yet it failed because it wasn't popularly supported. I think that happened somnetime in the 1980's.

[Yatco_8]

i dont believe Talisay is only 5th class... maybe 2nd or 3rd class sila... ksi their Traffic Lights dun are New... then nandyan rn ung pnka mahal na subdivisions sa region.. ung Ayala... then ung Ford and Honda are located in Talisay

[kyle@1008]

Negros del norte, stretched from silay up to the north.... the capital of that short lived province was Cadiz...

[Yatco_8]

^^ hm... maybe Cadiz was the Capital noon.. cool :cool:

[habagatcentral1]

^^Better check NSCB website and check what is the income class of the city itself. All the statistics are there.

[kyle@1008]

i dont believe Talisay is only 5th class... maybe 2nd or 3rd class sila... ksi their Traffic Lights dun are New... then nandyan rn ung pnka mahal na subdivisions sa region.. ung Ayala... then ung Ford and Honda are located in Talisay

It's not a matter of opinion, google for it if you want...Ayala North Point has a good name, but the most expensive subdivisons are the local ones, houses at Sta. Clara, Villa Valderama and La Salle Avenue could very well lay claim to the title of most expensive...

[Yatco_8]

^^ ok.. :cool: cool tlga.. Cadiz...

Cadiz and Kabankalan are the 2nd cities with the number of chinese...

Cadiz has ChongShan School... a chinese school..

[iloilocitykid]

^You really love Chinese, don't you? :-)

[Yatco_8]

^^ Villa Valderama, Sta. Clara and Capitolville are the most expensive subdivision in WV.. especially in Capitolville, halos mga malalaking bahay dun pag aari ng mga Yanson and Gochangco...

[Yatco_8]

^^ yup.. i am chinese.. i love chinese girls...
haha :cool:

[iloilocitykid]

Full blooded chinese or a mix? That explains your fascination for the word CHinese. Lol

[kyle@1008]

capitolville not too much, ....negros society consider it sort of nouvelle..

[Yatco_8]

hey.. capitolville has the most expensive house in WV... owned by Yanson.. nkita mo na ba ung capitolville recently? especially at the back portion of capitolville.... derecho ng tapulanga st., houses there are big... as big as those of Ayala's... :)

[kyle@1008]

of course I've seen it,....sure their big, like any other gated community. But no , the yanson house wouldn't be on the expensive list of western visayas,... it's doesn't hold a candle to Nelly's garden in Iloilo, the Lizares-Rodriguez mansion, the Hacienda Balbina Manor just to name a few,....

the most expensive houses in WV, are not in it's subdivisions

[Yatco_8]

^^ okay... how much ba ung pgkagawa nla ng kanilang mga mansion?(Nelly's Garden Iloilo)

[iloilocitykid]

^It's a heritage site, home of the Lopezes. Definitely very very expensive. Their limousine costs around 10 million, how much more their houses along Jaro

[kyle@1008]

nelly's garden by definition is a palace, and it was built during the sugar industry's prime...

[Xeltran]

& the latest the 2 province (negocc & negor) is pushing into a 1 province...this is already a long proposal...the last news update i was heard from a radio about this on last march...

If this would push through, what would be the capital? Bacolod City is too far from Oriental and Dumaguete City is too far from Occidental. I think this wouldn't be feasible. We discussed this once in Sociology eh. It's very hard to unite the island because of geographical concerns (mountain ranges, especially, Mt. Kanlaon), dialect barriers (I know only a few Cebuano terms...), and lifestyle, to name a few.

[Yatco_8]

^^ oo nga... they are quite far from each other..

[SugarFreak]

If this would push through, what would be the capital? Bacolod City is too far from Oriental and Dumaguete City is too far from Occidental. I think this wouldn't be feasible. We discussed this once in Sociology eh. It's very hard to unite the island because of geographical concerns (mountain ranges, especially, Mt. Kanlaon), dialect barriers (I know only a few Cebuano terms...), and lifestyle, to name a few.

kabankalan it's better daw to make it a capital....kabankalan is now amazing city....soon they have a 2 ethanol plants,,,airport,,,robinsons shopping center,,,etc...shopping centers like gaisano and lopue's has already opened...2 jollibees are opened and the future coming of Mcdonalds...good intitutions serving in the city,,,the Negros State College soon is a university,,,beautiful city hall,,,new city public market...the future coming of local call center...there's already a proposal to have an economic zone...etc...

[iloilocitykid]

^Even if Kabankalan is made the capital, the language barrier is still present. It's best to have a political division otherwise it would be unfair to those in Negros Oriental where a lot speak Cebuano

[Xeltran]

kabankalan it's better daw to make it a capital....kabankalan is now amazing city....soon they have a 2 ethanol plants,,,airport,,,robinsons shopping center,,,etc...shopping centers like gaisano and lopue's has already opened...2 jollibees are opened and the future coming of Mcdonalds...good intitutions serving in the city,,,the Negros State College soon is a university,,,beautiful city hall,,,new city public market...the future coming of local call center...etc...

Yes, I've heard na maganda na raw ang Kabankalan, pero I've never been there. :nuts: A trip there would be nice though.

Kabankalan should really take advantage of their land size. AFAIK, it is the largest city in Negros in terms of land size. Economic zones would really be beneficial. Construction of schools, banks, restaurants, and other establishments would also help in thje city's development.

[kyle@1008]

... the only good solution would be to build one...

[SugarFreak]

^...build 1 but need of more struggles before the dreams come true

[SugarFreak]

September 03, 2007
Convergys inspires academe, industry partnership (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/03/bus/convergys.inspires.academe.industry.partnership.html)

ENGLISH and information and communications technology (ICT) instructors called for a continuous partnership between the contact center industry and the academe in Bacolod and Negros Occidental recently.

About 50 college and training instructors from 27 colleges, universities, technical-vocational schools and finishing course providers in Bacolod City and Western Visayas participated in the Communication and Culture Training Orientation and Calibration Workshop For Bacolod and Negros Occidental Schools conducted by Convergys Philippines last August 31 and September 1.

Online memorial for Cebu's Nenita "Inday Nita" Daluz. Post testimonials here.

The workshop intends to give school officials a better understanding of the skills requirements of the contact center industry by presenting an overview, identifying the basic customer service skills required at the entry level, explaining the different communication competencies that help ensure customer satisfaction, and exposure to select training techniques used by Convergys.

Luis Miguel Lopez, senior manager for Communication and Culture Training of Convergys Philippines together with Blanche Lapez were also present during the activity.

Convergys’ Country Manager Marife Zamora and Business Development Officer Joe Marie Mercado gave an overview of the industry and their company, which now has 11,000 employees in the Philippines.

Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue during the workshop sounded off the mission of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) which is to strengthen and sustain the status of the Philippine Cyber Corridor as the preferred ICT destination in the global ICT space.

The Cyber Corridor has already provided jobs to 238,000 Filipinos and contributed an estimated $3.6 B to the nations revenues, she said.

The CICT has been conducting score carding exercises in various locations in regions wanting to be part of the corridor.

The exercise determines the viability of other areas outside Metro Manila as potential locations for ICT investors willing to relocate to the regions.

Currently, 33 locations have been scored, 14 of which have locators already existing, and this include the cities of Bacolod and Iloilo in Western Visayas, Batapa-Sigue said.

The challenge lies on sustaining adequate supply of skilled ICT workforce.

The CICI reported that the dwindling human capital skilled in ICT due to mismatched education/skills versus industry requirements.

There is a strong need to continuously review and update the curriculum of the Philippine education system and integrate ICT therein to produce a more competent and job-ready workforce.

[habagatcentral1]

"This fertile, cultured and potentially profitable island of Negros, whose excellent condition in all ways surpasses the other islands day by day, will be without doubt the scene of great enterprises."

-Jose Genova. El Archipelago Filipino. 1896

Attributed to then booming sugar industry of Negros at its prime.

[jaywalker]

Masskara Festival 2007
October 1-21
Schedule of Activities http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm


For Budget Travelers,here are some list of accomodations



11TH BED AND BREAKFAST
11th Street, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-9191
Manager: Carolina Salang

BALAY PUEBLO ROSARIO
No 15 Sta Filomena St., Eroreco, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-4243, 434-0424
Manage: Myrna Desabelle

ESTER PENSION
Araneta-Libertad St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-4879
Manager: Riza Nonato-Alawi

LAS ROCAS PENSION
Gatuslao St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 431-7288
Manager: Cesar Peralta

HECITAS PENSION
Bangga Cory, Bacolod City
Tel No. 446-0193
Manager: Ninfa Asturias

MONIQUE PENSION (Pension Phoenix)
Rosario St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-0397
Manager: Jojo Mabilog

BELLE'S PENSION HOUSE
17th Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-5575
Manager: Neil Canson

LD PENSION
San Juan-Luzuriaga Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-6920, 434-4979
Manager: Cristoper Lim

NOBC HOSTEL
Kadiwa Center, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-5391
Owner: Province

PALM INN APARTELLE
Locsin St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 708-0070
Manager: Antonio Gauzon

ROSITA'S HOMETEL
Mabini St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-5136
Manager: Florencio Puerta

Source: Bacolod City Tourism Office

[jaywalker]

^^ Bago lacks Commercial Areas because they will not allow chinese investors to come.... not like of Talisay and Silay, they are more Advance when it comes to economy.... Silay now has Lopues... Jollibee, Lopues and Soon NBSA... then Talisay too.. they have the most expensive subdivisions in Western Visayas... the Ayala North Point and Mantazionne... and Honda Bacolod and Ford BAcolod are found in Talisay

Bago City is more Agriculture.Please correct if i'm wrong.It is groomed to become the food bowl of Negros Occidental.Bago City has Rice Research Center.

It's not a matter of opinion, google for it if you want...Ayala North Point has a good name, but the most expensive subdivisons are the local ones, houses at Sta. Clara, Villa Valderama and La Salle Avenue could very well lay claim to the title of most expensive...

You are definitely born and raised in Bacolod.Most Bacolodnon prominent and affluent families lived in this Subdivisions for ages.Some houses in this Subdivisions have thier own swimming pools.

^It's a heritage site, home of the Lopezes. Definitely very very expensive. Their limousine costs around 10 million, how much more their houses along Jaro

The longest Limousine ever in the Philippines.:cheers:

[kiretoce]

FYI, thread title reinstated. :okay:

[jaywalker]

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Resorts within Bacolod City

PALMAS DE MAR
JR Torres Ave., Bacolod City
Tel No. 435-3527/ 434-7971-72
Manager: Ronald Lizares
http://www.palmas-del-mar.com/

BACOLOD PAVILLION RESORT HOTEL
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-1824
Manager: Ma. Angelika Sarrosa Decena
No. of Rooms: 21

STA. FE
Burgos Ext., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-1073
Manager: Ma. Paz Gamboa
No. of Rooms: 37


Muchos Gracias Sir Kimber!:)

P.S. Should this thread will focus only to Bacolod City while the rest towns and cities of Neg. Occ will be on the Negros Island Thread? I think we can still ask the mods if both Bacolod and Neg. Occ be in one thread.Please share your voice on this one.Thank you!

[kiretoce]

^^ Great idea! :okay: Yeah, we need more comments, suggestions, and opinions on that matter. Personally, I'd like to keep this thread Bacolod-centric, while posts regarding other towns of Negros (Occidental and Oriental) be posted in the Negros Island thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=342739). :colgate:

[jaywalker]

^^ Sa liwat, Madamo gid nga Salamat sa imo Sir KIMBER!:) :cheers:

[kyle@1008]

yes, that would be good, but if it's bacolod-centric the title should be "city of smiles",.... anything pertaining to sugar is for negros as a whole.

[SugarFreak]

^nice promotion...congrats to bacolod & negros island

[jmok]

here's my suggestion for a title thread for Bacolod

NEGROS OCC. AND BACOLOD: THROUGH THE YEARS.........^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^


wat u think guys,,,any suggestions and comments????

[iloilocitykid]

Bacolod: Where Masks can Smile their Best

[Yatco_8]

^^ i dont really like the term MASK...

[gonzahr22]

British firm to invest P4B on 2 bioethanol plants
The Phil. Star, Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Bronze Oak, the British investor in the San Carlos bioethanol project in San Carlos City in Negros Occidental, is eyeing two more bioethanol plants — one in Tarlac and another in Bukidnon, according to outgoing Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) head James Ledesma.

With each plant estimated to cost P2 billion, Ledesma said Bronze Oak is expected to invest P4 billion for the two plants.

Ledesma said the company plans to put up two more refineries in still undetermined locations.

The Bukidnon facility, Ledesma said, is targeted to have an annual production of 40 million liters, while the San Carlos facility will have an annual production of 30 million liters.

The San Carlos plant, Ledesma said, is targeting a production of 100,000 liters a day or 30 million liters a year.

A five-percent blend as required under the Biofuels Act would need at least 268 million liters, Ledesma said.

If the San Carlos plant produces only 30 million liters and its other projected plant in Bukidnon produces 40 million liters, Ledesma said, additional production from four to five other plants is needed to meet the five-percent blend requirement by 2009.

The required blend will be raised to 10 percent by 2011. Investors in bioethanol projects, faces several hurdles that include ensuring adequate feedstock for their plants which require an investment of at least P2 billion each.

Ledesma and incoming SRA head Rafael Coscolluela stressed the need for more action on encouraging bioethanol production.

Coscolluela noted that while there are 10 to 16 interested investors in bioethanol production, only the San Carlos Bioethanol project is proceeding ahead.

[IMPRESARIO]

how about... Bacolod City: Progress with a Smile!
;)
hmmm.... sounds too cheesy??

[SugarFreak]

September 5, 2007
Revamp at Riverside, hospital not for sale (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/05/topstory1.htm)

The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, also known as Riverside, in Bacolod City has undergone a top level revamp and is no longer for sale, its chairman of the board and president said yesterday.

Some of its officials had confirmed earlier that there were negotiations for the sale of the hospital.

But yesterday, its Board of Directors announced the appointment of Dr. Hector L. Torre, its chairman of the Board, as the hospital's concurrent president, following the retirement of Joaquin L. Torre.

"We were born and raised in Negros, we would like to continue serving our fellow Negrenses," Epifanio L. Torre, who retains his position as hospital executive vice president and treasurer, said. Other new appointees are Mark L. Torre as Senior Vice-President for Operations and Socorro Victoria L. de Leon PhD, CPA as Senior Vice President for Finance and Corporate Planning, Dr. Andrea J. Torre, VP Medical Affairs, and Emmylou Velano as Internal Auditor.

The Board of Directors is composed of Dr. Hector L. Torre, Dr. Pablo L. Torre Jr., Mark L. Torre, Epifanio L. Torre, Dr. John Ignatius Ledesma, Dr. Rodolfo Nonato, Dr. Romeo Reyes, Fr. Ernesto Javier SJ, Angelina U. Berrie, and Edwin Javellana.

"Together with a team of committed professionals, we will strive to continue the legacy of our father Dr. Pablo O. Torre, who founded the hospital, which is to provide quality and excellence in the delivery of health care service with skilled, competent and compassionate partners within the context of dialog, transparency, accountability and performance," the hospital chairman and president said.

"We also intend to embark on innovative improvements, provide upgraded services and acquire new equipment which will continue to make the hospital world class as it faces the challenges of a global society," he said. The hospital has grown from an 8-bed clinic 53 years ago to a premier medical institution, he said.*CPG

[jaywalker]

Kiko arriving in Bacolod

Senator Francisco "Kiko" Pangilinan will be in Bacolod City Friday afternoon to address the Rotary Club-Bacolod Central chapter during its turnover and induction of officers ceremony at the Business Inn, and later, to be the keynote speaker of the 16th Visayas Area Business Conference of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Pangilinan is scheduled to arrive on the 2:35 p.m. flight of Philippine Airlines and will proceed to the Business Inn. He can accept questions in a short press conference at 4:30 p.m. in the Business Inn Coffee shop, before proceeding to the induction and turnover ceremony, also to be held at the Business Inn, a press release from his office said yesterday. At 8:15 p.m. Pangilinan will deliver the keynote speech at the PCCI 16th Visayas Area Business Conference.

Pangilinan ranked No.3 in Bacolod City during the recent Senatorial elections, where he ran as an Independent candidate. He has also appropriated more than P5 Million from the PDAF to Bacolod City alone for its priority development programs and projects, the press release said.*

[jaywalker]

Here are some of your suggestion for Bacolod Thread.Does this signifies your consent for Bacolod City to be in a stand-alone thread. Sugarfreak has started creating the list for the Negros Island Thread.He is waiting for you to air your concern to start the poll.please kindly visit the Negros Island Thread.Thank you!


yes, that would be good, but if it's bacolod-centric the title should be "city of smiles",.... anything pertaining to sugar is for negros as a whole.

here's my suggestion for a title thread for Bacolod

NEGROS OCC. AND BACOLOD: THROUGH THE YEARS.........^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^


wat u think guys,,,any suggestions and comments????

Bacolod: Where Masks can Smile their Best

how about... Bacolod City: Progress with a Smile!
;)
hmmm.... sounds too cheesy??

Masskara Festival is nearing.I think we should start posting more informations about the festival for the benefit of those who wishes to visit Bacolod in time for Masskara Festival.they need early preparation such work leaves,airline booking and hotels.Thank you!

[kyle@1008]

how about... Bacolod City: Progress with a Smile!
;)
hmmm.... sounds too cheesy??

no not really.....sounds good.

[SugarFreak]

is this confirmed that SKYs goiung to cablecast NATIONWIDE? sinulog nga di nila na CC nationwide. local lang. what they did was post the performance vids online minutes after the groups finished their presentation. same is true with dinagyang.

the only time i know htat masskara got the nationwide telecastwas in 2004. that was my first time to go back there after leaving bcd for good. i could still remember my sis in law flying the sky patrol that time providing live updates for the local and national TV. twasalso broadcasted over TFC

mas nami gid man ang masskara'04...Same also of panaad mas nami sang last year

Here are some of your suggestion for Bacolod Thread.Does this signifies your consent for Bacolod City to be in a stand-alone thread. Sugarfreak has started creating the list for the Negros Island Thread.He is waiting for you to air your concern to start the poll.please kindly visit the Negros Island Thread.Thank you!

Masskara Festival is nearing.I think we should start posting more informations about the festival for the benefit of those who wishes to visit Bacolod in time for Masskara Festival.they need early preparation such work leaves,airline booking and hotels.Thank you!

sigurado fully book nanaman dyan ang mga lodging/accomodations...hopefully the la planta hotel will be open very soon before the masskara will start

[kyle@1008]

the torres have confirmed that they still own riverside medical center, and that they're not planning to sell it anytime soon.....

that's good....I guess

[SugarFreak]

September 05, 2007
MassKara '08 to focus on City's icons (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/05/feat/masskara.08.to.focus.on.city.s.icons.html)

THE 28th MassKara Festival set Oct. 1-21, 2007 will focus on Icons of Bacolod, Mayor Evelio R Leonardia announced Wednesday.

As a prelude to the 70th anniversary celebrations set next year, the 2007 MassKara Festival kicks off our campaign to raise awareness and pride for things related to our beloved city, Leonardia said.

Icons of Bacolod are symbols, institutions, products, landmarks and even personalities that have become synonymous to Bacolod like the piaya, the bandstand at the plaza and the San Sebastian Cathedral.

We are excited at how our artists will interpret this motif through the MassKara song, street dance, kiosk decorations and the other activities, the mayor said.

Last year, the festival focused on Masks of the World. MassKara 2007 is being organized by the Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc. which has been overseeing the festival since 2004.

It will have two festival sites the Bacolod public plaza and the areas between SM City and Manokan Country and the BAY Center.

Inquiries about the festival can be coursed through the MassKara office at the Bacolod Tourism Office at San Juan St., Tel. No. 433-7362.

[jaywalker]

Actually 2007 Masskara Festival will be a prelude for 2008 Diamond Anniversary of the festival.They will be introducing this year's new event which is the "Electric Masskara.An additional to the street dancing parade.It's getting exciting and bigger celebrations every year!

For more info here's the link to 28th Masskara festival

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, September 05, 2007
SM City to host business exhibit

THE 16th Visayas Area Business Conference Exhibit will officially open on September 7, 2007 at 9 a.m. at the Northwing Event Center of SM City Bacolod.

The Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) will promote Franchising, while the Technology Livelihood Development Center (TLDC) of Negros Occidental will showcase products of its assisted producers. TLDC will serve as the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Business Center.

This one-day exhibit is part of the annual Visayas Area Business Conference or VABC hosted by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the City Government of Bacolod and Provincial Government of Negros Occidental.

With the working theme, "One Visayas, One Vision, One Vibrant Economy," the 16th VABC is enjoined by Regions 6, 7 and 8 including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - National, and other local chambers. (Press Release)

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Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Visayas biz gab aims to develop market opportunities
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

"SIXTEEN Chambers of Commerce from all over the Visayas will converge here in Bacolod to discuss market creation and leave a legacy to the grandchildren of this generation."

Jose Ma. Zayco, Executive Director of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (MBBCI), said on the forthcoming 16th Visayas Area Business Conference (VAB) this coming September 6 to 8, 2007, to be held at L'Fisher Hotel.

According to Zayco, "We estimated more than 150 presidents of various Chambers and active Chamber-member business chief executives will be coming."

Zayco also said, "Our role is to define and segment market opportunities that would make us ready for the 2010 especially when the country committed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other trade agreements will be implemented."

However, he said, "We don't exactly know the scenario for our sugar businesses here in Negros when trade agreements are fully enforced."

Among the highlights of the 16th VAB is a consultation meeting with WTO officials and discussions for 'updates on competitiveness," Zayco said.

Also, Zayco stressed that since the Visayas was categorized by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as a mega-tourism area, opportunities in tourism and franchising investments will be discussed, too.

"In particular, we will be looking at medical tourism where the provinces have the strength even better than Metro Manila," he said.

This as he stressed that from estimate alone, a dental package here will cost some US$3,000 plus the chance to visit families, while in the States, it will cost US$7,000.

"Now, we have to work out investments in such kind of a tourism. We have good specialists here, perhaps we need to offer opportunities for hospital takers," he added.

Zayco said alternative biofuels like, biodiesel from kasla, ethanol from sugarcane, coco-diesel from coconut will continue to be discussed and augmented by defining sources of raw materials for stakeholders.

The plenary sessions on September 8 is very vital with the country's former prime minister Cesar Virata as keynote speaker on the area of land reform, he said.

After his talk, the conference will formulate a resolution for the Philippine Business Conference (National)," Zayco said.

Aside from Virata, Senators Migz Zubiri and Francis Pangilinan are also guesting the three-day conference.

[jaywalker]

^^ I have been wondering,since Bacolod City is hosting this very significant 16th Visayas Area Business Conference in the coming days from now,What preparation or any sort of beautification in the city did the City Government has done to captivate and to impress this businessmen?Guys, have you noticed anything new around the city?

[habagatcentral1]

Kilometer 24 in Murcia, Negros Occidental (by Gabrionne2003) - A Flickr Find
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/472527802_7d45283015.jpg?v=0

[putnam_48]

dropping by to say hi:-) bag-o pa lang join sa mga forums ginatawag...glad to see mga taga-negros/bacolod...

[SugarFreak]

dropping by to say hi:-) bag-o pa lang join sa mga forums ginatawag...glad to see mga taga-negros/bacolod...

hi newbie,,,,a sweet welcome home here in SSC-Philippines...enjoy to navigate our beloved threads while you are reading and posting....:lol:

[kyle@1008]

Kilometer 24 in Murcia, Negros Occidental (by Gabrionne2003) - A Flickr Find
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/472527802_7d45283015.jpg?v=0

those lands belong to the de la ramas...

[SugarFreak]

^^we are happy the torre family decided not to sell Riverside ospital. instead, they rotated the leadership with the retirement of its Pres. Joaquin Torre. Now the president and retaining his board chairmanship is Dr. Hector Torre. Executive vice-pres and treasurer is Epifanio torre who has been active since their eldest sister Pamela Henares was President. What we feared when there was a talk of its sale was the possible loss of the legacy of the late Dr. Pablo Torre

[SugarFreak]

Bacolod City Parks:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/fromDJAryansbacolod.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/frmDJAryansbacolod.jpg
The Capitol Lagoon
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/964628866_d1b9c227be.jpg
Bacolod Plaza

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/roxasblrdmanilabay.jpg
(Pictures courtesy by DJAryan)
manila yact club, manila roxas blvd. in a future bacolod reclamation will be like to this during at night...The barges at the back of the SM City property leading to Bacolod Bay will be stripped off and will be converted into a baywalk while the access roads will be interconected to Talisay and Silay in the North and Bago and Pulupandan in the South to complete the Proposed Coastal Road. this is part of the proposed MASSKARA CITY

[Yatco_8]

^^ ganda naman!! sna tuloy-tuloy na ito... :cool:

[chymera00]

Hello Bacolod! I'll be there tomorrow ... my first night, I'll be out in the city and on my second I'll be spending the night in in Patag, Silay. Sunday will be my free time roaming the city and on Monday I will be doing my school assignment (the primary reason why I'm going there, hehe). I'll be going home in the afternoon... Tani ma meet ta man kamo :D

[putnam_48]

hi newbie,,,,a sweet welcome home here in SSC-Philippines...enjoy to navigate our beloved threads while you are reading and posting....:lol:

salamat sa pag-welcome...enjoy gid ko di lantaw sg pictures of bacolod and negros man eh...kahiilidlaw gd ya esp ang pagkaon...daw tulo laway ko sa chicken inasal ba...

nami gd ni kay gaka-update man kami sg happenings & events para bala indi man kami magminanol haw...

[SugarFreak]

Good Morning Bacolod!!!
Good Day Philippines!!!
Masskara is near....my friends here are planing to witness the beauty and smiling of this world famous festival....
:dance:

salamat sa pag-welcome...enjoy gid ko di lantaw sg pictures of bacolod and negros man eh...kahiilidlaw gd ya esp ang pagkaon...daw tulo laway ko sa chicken inasal ba...

nami gd ni kay gaka-update man kami sg happenings & events para bala indi man kami magminanol haw...

hahah:okay: if you have an any updates/pictures about bacolod you're welcome to post here...you can copy & paste from any of the bacolod local online news; http://www.visayandailystar.com , http://www.sunstar.com.ph , http://www.negrosdaily.com ....lols

[hiiamdib]

on googles finding
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/shoppingcenteraerial.jpg
shopping center (known as chinatown)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolodaerial.jpg
bacolod

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/talisaycity.jpg
talisay city

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/silaycity.jpg
silay city

love the lines, mukhang planned ang mga cities nyo

[jaywalker]

the torres have confirmed that they still own riverside medical center, and that they're not planning to sell it anytime soon.....

that's good....I guess

^^we are happy the torre family decided not to sell Riverside ospital. instead, they rotated the leadership with the retirement of its Pres. Joaquin Torre. Now the president and retaining his board chairmanship is Dr. Hector Torre. Executive vice-pres and treasurer is Epifanio torre who has been active since their eldest sister Pamela Henares was President. What we feared when there was a talk of its sale was the possible loss of the legacy of the late Dr. Pablo Torre

Torre Family has been managing well the hospital.They have been able to transformed the hospital into one of the finest hospital in the region.Through the years they have upgrade thier equipments and facilities.I think Riverside Hospital future from the hands of the Torre would be certain.
Bacolod at the moment need some more medical facilities.Some Negrosanon still travel to Cebu for some of thier medical check-ups.

love the lines, mukhang planned ang mga cities nyo

Yes it is!Most of the Province Urban Planning was designed by The Palafox Associates.:)

[SugarFreak]

September 7, 2007

No videokes, please (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/07/letter.htm)

It's now September, and next month, we will celebrate our Charter Day celebration with a blast of the MassKara Festival.

I consider myself as one of the innovator of this Masskara Festival way back in the 1980's, where I was a member of La Consolacion College-Bacolod school brass band. We use to practice the theme of the first MassKara with other school bands. In that celebration we were placed in between schools, government and private representative in the parade. And the whole public plaza was surrounded by an open type, breath-free kiosk, where you can enjoy eating our specialty inasal na manok, and you can see your other friends also eating and enjoying there. You can also enjoy listening to very good music in every kiosk, aside from the live bands who perform at the center stage.

The celebration was so very delightful, where you can see many local and foreign tourists buying and eating at the public plaza. I enjoyed very much that kind of celebrations until I graduated from college course, and the city introduced another type of theme with the help of a sound system.

That kind of celebration has changed a lot to a better type. But what I am against right now is the setting up of a videoke or sing-a-long in every kiosk. It is quite enjoyable listening to the singers but it is quite irritating when they have had more than enough in drinking. I would appreciate it if kiosk owners would play concert music rather than let those "hubog (drunks)" sing. Often, the lousy singing of the drunk customers would create friction and end up in trouble.

[COLLIN JASPER]

Hello Bacolod! I'll be there tomorrow ... my first night, I'll be out in the city and on my second I'll be spending the night in in Patag, Silay. Sunday will be my free time roaming the city and on Monday I will be doing my school assignment (the primary reason why I'm going there, hehe). I'll be going home in the afternoon... Tani ma meet ta man kamo :D

Tani saturday lang Chy para ka meet ta dire bacolod. Well ari ako subong sa Sagay City, puli ko bwas iloilo by afternoon last trip sng fast craft, ill be in the city by morning till afternoon tomorrow.

[putnam_48]

hi guys! does anybody have any idea if the new airport will be able to receive flights from hongkong or china when it opens? flights bala nga halin sa mga lapit-lapit gawa nga mga countries sa pilipinas haw...

[jaywalker]

Visayas business confab opens in Bacolod today

The 16th Visayas Area Business Conference will open today in Bacolod City with exhibits of various products in Western Visayas at the Event Centre of SM City-Bacolod.

Samie Lim and Roberto Montelibano, presidents of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, respectively, will grace the occasion.

The conference, which will be held at the L'Fisher Hotel and will run until Sept. 8, is sponsored by the MBCCI, in cooperation with the Bacolod City government and the Negros Occidental Provincial government. Conference director Jose Ma. Zayco said they are expecting about 240 executive officers of various corporations to attend the conference. He said the main topics to be discussed are the tourism viability of Negros Occidental, the biofuel project of the province and the review of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.

Guests of honor are Senators Francis Pangilinan and Miguel Zubiri with former Prime Minister and RCBC vice chairman Cesar Viarata as the keynote speaker. He said Zubiri will discuss biofuels while Virata will focus on the issue of land reform.

He said the sentiments of the businessmen on the different topics will be formulated into a position paper that will be submitted during the Philippine Area Business Conference in Manila on Oct. 24.

Zayco said 15 franchisers who want to put up businesses in Bacolod will set up booths at SM City.

Meanwhile, the pre-conference workshop on Friday will include a consultation meeting on the World Trade Organization and trade agreements. Other topics to be discussed during the workshop include medical tourism.

Resource persons are Jose Magsaysay Jr., CEO/ managing director of Cinco Corporation; Isabelita Palanca, Philippine Attache to Singapore, and Marriz Agbon, Philippine Agriculture Development and Commercial Corp.

A breakfast meeting of local chamber presidents, regional governors and PCCI board will he held on Saturday.

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will give the welcome remarks at the second day of the conference proper.

Other guests include Ambassador Francis Chua, 33rd chairman of the Philippine Business Conference; Amb. Donald Dee, PCCI chairman; Koji Hanawa, director for Trade Promotion and Public relation, Japan External Trade Organization; Philip Ong, PCCI chairman for Fisheries, and Henry Basilio, CRC Transportation and Logistics Institute director.*CGS


Web www.visayandailystar.com

[SugarFreak]

hi guys! does anybody have any idea if the new airport will be able to receive flights from hongkong or china when it opens? flights bala nga halin sa mga lapit-lapit gawa nga mga countries sa pilipinas haw...

for more informations to knows, you can visit to our two threads of Bacolod Infrastructure and Urban Planning , and Bacolod-Silay Airport at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=585

for Bacolod Projects and Construction is at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=330
enjoy...pls read of your PM friend...lols

[jaywalker]

dropping by to say hi:-) bag-o pa lang join sa mga forums ginatawag...glad to see mga taga-negros/bacolod...

:wave: Hello Putnam_48! Sulod lang ah!Glad to see you here too!At home ka diri!:)

^^ I just happen to read one of a traveloque and from his story i learned that there's a Red Ribbon Bakeshop.Since when pa ini?

http://p.vtourist.com/3638479-This_is_how_it_looks_You_cant_miss_it-Bacolod_City.jpg

http://p.vtourist.com/3653342-Mushu_restaurant_its_safe_Just_walk_in-Bacolod_City.jpg

photos by matt10gonzalez

[eonynx]

if i'm not mistaken that red ribbon bakeshop is just across riverside medical center

[kyle@1008]

that has been there for several years now,... hindi lang pinapansin kasi katabi ng Bob's... :lol:

[jaywalker]

if i'm not mistaken that red ribbon bakeshop is just across riverside medical center

:lol: Oh! You are right! How did you know?You are always so humble.Next to Bob's Cafe.I give myself a thorough read again and there it is written at the bottom of page.:lol: It also mentioned they also have a branch in Robinson's next to Dunkin Donuts.My golly!with my excitement i wasn't able to finish my reading and just directly infrom you guys.So embarashing.

My goodness! You knew it also Kyle!:lol:

[eonynx]

i've been there quite a few times!:)

[marskie]

Hello,
Yes, i'm glad to read that riverside is not for sale. i worked there from 1991-2000. i have lots of good memories from that hospital, and besides riverside is my alma mater. when i was on vacation i heard from friends that it is up for sale. well, at least the torre family decided not to sell it...:)

[marskie]

Well you know ang paborito namon nga tambayan ay ang yummy-yummy sa atubang riverside. sang-una puro pader lang na dira, until the owner of the property opened it and several stores and kiosk opened hasta sa likod sang
san agustin college. business is good as you can see it. Riverside has been an institution. kita mo naman ang pag improve sang hospital, may annex building sila sa likod, and the riverside college too..:) well, back to topic

[jaywalker]

Hello,
Yes, i'm glad to read that riverside is not for sale. i worked there from 1991-2000. i have lots of good memories from that hospital, and besides riverside is my alma mater. when i was on vacation i heard from friends that it is up for sale. well, at least the torre family decided not to sell it...:)

Wow !Migs Marskie glad you've mentioned that you've worked with Riverside.I have been there several times but not as patient just a visitor.A few years back Riverside was a favourite hospital among our family member.Service is good! Look at that we have a forumer who has been a part of history of Riverside Hospital.

[jaywalker]

:banana: It's UNO-R University Week and it's Saicy time:banana: :lol:

Friday, September 07, 2007
Saicy visits Alma Mater for a dance show

SAICY AGUILA, an alumna of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos’ College of Education and Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 Dancing Diva, will grace the University Week 2007 on September 7, 2007.

Saicy will be accompanied by her PBB partner Robert Woods.

The show dubbed as “Let’s party with Robert and Saicy” will be held at the University Gymnasium on September 7 at 6 pm.

This is an open Latin Dance competition.

There are eight pairs competing.

The competition is brought to you by the UNO-R Faculty and Employees Labor Association (UNOFELA) and the University Week Executive Committee.

The two PBB housemates will also have mall tours in the City. (Press Release




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Another thing to celebrate for UNO-R U-Week !
Neil Anthony Damasco Gidlayan, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, 86.30 percent
Top 5 among the Medical Technologist Examinee.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20070907102311.html

[jaywalker]

Sisterhood pushed with Chinese city
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is pushing for a sisterhood relationship between Bacolod City and the City of Wuhan, China through the help of the Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.

A resolution addressed to the Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Li Jin Jun requesting him to facilitate the possible forging of a sisterhood relationship between Bacolod City and the City of Wuhan for the purpose of establishing technical, cultural and sports exchanges and in promoting tourism, was passed by the SP Wednesday.

Authored by Councilors Alex Paglumotan and Homer Bais, the resolution said the Committee on Tourism and Sister Cities has received an official letter from Wuhan Mayor Li Xianshing through David Young, World Professional Boxing Federation president, seeking initial steps and the laying down of groundwork for the establishment of a sisterhood relationship between the Cities of Bacolod and Wuhan.

It said Wuhan City, the capital city of the Province of Hubei, is the fifth and largest and one of the tourist attractions in mainland China and is renowned for its historic "Yellow Tower."

Meanwhile, the SP also passed another resolution requesting the Mayor and/or the Solid Waste Management Board to conduct a feasibility study on the viability of engaging the services of the private sector in the garbage collection in the city.

Authored by Councilor Greg Gasataya, the resolution said R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 provides for the encouragement of the participation of the private sector in the solid waste management.

It added that there are several local governments in Metro Manila and the entire country which engage the services of the private sector in their SWM and such practice has been proven to be effective and efficient.*CGS


Web www.visayandailystar.com

[BYAHILO]

Hello,
Yes, i'm glad to read that riverside is not for sale. i worked there from 1991-2000. i have lots of good memories from that hospital, and besides riverside is my alma mater. when i was on vacation i heard from friends that it is up for sale. well, at least the torre family decided not to sell it...:)

diin ka nga department sa RMC? damo a pa da kilala sa laboratory? may pamangkot ako tani.. kung may kialla ka i PM ko lang ehe

Well you know ang paborito namon nga tambayan ay ang yummy-yummy sa atubang riverside. sang-una puro pader lang na dira, until the owner of the property opened it and several stores and kiosk opened hasta sa likod sang
san agustin college. business is good as you can see it. Riverside has been an institution. kita mo naman ang pag improve sang hospital, may annex building sila sa likod, and the riverside college too..:) well, back to topic
i studied in usls pero naka pang lab ot pa ko na dira tambay kay sng una ang isa ko nga gina karir taga san ag ti dira kmi na pirmi tambay kag inum. ahehe

[jaywalker]

GETTING AROUND BACOLOD
A Basic Guide

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Making the rounds of the city could be an exciting adventures for any traveler or guest who comes to Bacolod, especially first timers who want to know which places to go for rest and relaxation, leisure, entertainment and a whole lot more activities in store for them.


- FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS -

Garden Ploys and Landscapes (Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines,)

Provincial Capitol Building

Eco-Garden (Eroreco)

Biodiversity Conservation Center for Negros Forests and Ecological Foundations, Inc.

Casino Filipino Hotel

Sta. Fe Resort and Restaurant

Palmas Del Mar Village and Beach Club

Bacolod Pavillon Resort and Restaurant

Bacolod Entertainment DEPO

Group K Entertainment Complex

Kindlecraft Candles and Ceramics, Brgy. Mandalagan

Bacolod Shellcraft and Artwares, Brgy. Singcang

Pottery Village, Brgy. Pahanocoy

Anaware Ceramics, Hilado Extension

The Negros Showroom, Association of Negros Producers, Lacson Street

San Antonio Abad Church

St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine, Brgy. Alijis

Barangay sang Virgen Chapel, Sta. Clara Subd.

Centennial Bells, San Sebastian Cathedral

Palacio Episcopal

San Sebastian Cathedral

Theodore Vinther Monument / Unknown Soldiers Monument, Bacolod Public Plaza

Bacolod Plaza Bandstand

Rizal Elementary School Park

Fort San Juan, Gatuslao-Burgos Sts.

"Ang Paghimud-os" statues, Capitol Lagoon

Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon

The Negros Museum, Old Capitol Building

Old Provincial Capitol Building

Buro-Buro and Bucal-bucal Springs

Mt. Kanla-on Natural Park

Negros Occidental Sports and Recreational Park ( Panaad Stadium) Brgy. Mansilingan

Iron Dinosaurs (vintage stream locomotives), La Herencia Entrance and Bacolod Murcia Milling Co. compound

Bacolod Golf and Country Club and (Marapara), Brgy. Bata

Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club (Hacienda Binitin), Murcia

Cockbreeding farms and cockfighting arenas

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[SugarFreak]

Sisterhood pushed with Chinese city
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod is pushing for a sisterhood relationship between Bacolod City and the City of Wuhan, China through the help of the Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.

A resolution addressed to the Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Li Jin Jun requesting him to facilitate the possible forging of a sisterhood relationship between Bacolod City and the City of Wuhan for the purpose of establishing technical, cultural and sports exchanges and in promoting tourism, was passed by the SP Wednesday.

Authored by Councilors Alex Paglumotan and Homer Bais, the resolution said the Committee on Tourism and Sister Cities has received an official letter from Wuhan Mayor Li Xianshing through David Young, World Professional Boxing Federation president, seeking initial steps and the laying down of groundwork for the establishment of a sisterhood relationship between the Cities of Bacolod and Wuhan.

It said Wuhan City, the capital city of the Province of Hubei, is the fifth and largest and one of the tourist attractions in mainland China and is renowned for its historic "Yellow Tower."

Meanwhile, the SP also passed another resolution requesting the Mayor and/or the Solid Waste Management Board to conduct a feasibility study on the viability of engaging the services of the private sector in the garbage collection in the city.

Authored by Councilor Greg Gasataya, the resolution said R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 provides for the encouragement of the participation of the private sector in the solid waste management.

It added that there are several local governments in Metro Manila and the entire country which engage the services of the private sector in their SWM and such practice has been proven to be effective and efficient.*CGS


Web www.visayandailystar.com

As I know sister cities of bacolod are Mandaue City; Tagaytay City; Long Beach, California; and Keelung, Taiwan... the mayor Bing said that Bacolod might be the one city in the country with the most number of sister cities... this will be a big help in the city development and progress...

[SugarFreak]

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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri (right) receives a certificate of appreciation from former Prime Minister Cesar Virata (middle) as MBCCI president Roberto Montelibano looks on.

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Two former Negros Slashers hotshots and now playing with the Alaska Aces will be in Robinsons Place Bacolod tomorrow September 8, 2007 at 3 P.M. John Ferriols and Reynel Hugnatan are the players sent by Philippines Basketball Association (PBA) for “Field of Play”, an activity to promote the league’s upcoming 33rd season. There will be an autograph signing and of course basketball at the mall’s fountain area.

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Pinoy Big Brother 2 stars Saicy Aguila and Robert Woods installed their marble stars at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Walk of Fame. Aguila is an alumna of UNO-R’s College of Education. Both performed before a huge crowd of party-goers at UNO-R gym Friday night.

[neomind]

Guys, latest pics I got sa developement in Lopue's East Area, Circumferencial Road and the Expansion of the East Block. I got this pic a while ago... hehe...:banana:

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[neomind]

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[kyle@1008]

^^ great developments.... :colgate:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Wow! Kadaku sang ginlainan sang East subong ha! Nice developments in the eastern sector sang Bacolod! :okay:

Anyway, can someone name the "Hills" cemetery again in Santa Fe? I might probably visit my late special friend there. Thanks! :)

[jaywalker]

^^ Rolling Hills Bern,probably one of the best memorial park in the region.Lots are quite expensive but the place is most likely similar to the Loyola Memorial Park in Paranaque.Very secured memorial park.Have you seen the church beside the park?It's beautifully done.

^^ Toto Neomind Thank you sa liwat!Eastern of Bacolod part landscape has change so quickly.I saw Jollibee and Mc Donald face to face each other again.It seems Jollibee is determined in climbing to number one spot in Bacolod.:lol: I am so amazed with the exterior design of those building.Not to mention the Sky light ceiling which is becoming a trend in Metrodome and this new building on construction in the East.Very environmental,save electrical energy.

[jaywalker]

Saturday, September 08, 2007
Pact for scholarship program inked

CAPITOL employees who are grantees of Governor Joseph G. Marañon’s Provincial Educational Assistance for Capitol Employees (Peace) Scholarship Program signed a contract with Administrator Enrique S. Pinongan Friday.

The signing of the agreement was made in the presence of Human Resource Management Officer Virginia Parreño at the Audio-Visual Room, Provincial Capitol, Bacolod City Friday.

The second batch of scholars is taking up their Master’s Degrees in leading universities in Bacolod City.

They are Diana Manayon, Masters in Public Administration and Governance at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos; Maryver Cordova and Cherry Yulo, Masters in Psychology-Guidance and Counseling at the University of St. La Salle; Vanessa De Dios and Girlie Lopez, Masters in Public Administration at West Negros College; and Tito del Rosario Jr., Masters in Information Technology at the University of St. La Salle.

The Provincial Government will pay the tuition and other school fees of the scholars and a study leave grant shall be availed of during the scholar’s comprehensive examination or thesis writing.

For a Capitol employee to qualify for the scholarship, he or she must hold a permanent status of appointment and occupy first or second level supervisory or non-supervisory position; must have served the Provincial Government continuously for at least three years; must obtain a performance rating of at least Very Satisfactory in the last two rating periods; and must have no pending administrative and criminal charges against them at the time of filing of the application.

[ngprofflorida]

^^ Rolling Hills Bern,probably one of the best memorial park in the region.Lots are quite expensive but the place is most likely similar to the Loyola Memorial Park in Paranaque.Very secured memorial park.Have you seen the church beside the park?It's beautifully done.

^^ Toto Neomind Thank you sa liwat!Eastern of Bacolod part landscape has change so quickly.I saw Jollibee and Mc Donald face to face each other again.It seems Jollibee is determined in climbing to number one spot in Bacolod.:lol: I am so amazed with the exterior design of those building.Not to mention the Sky light ceiling which is becoming a trend in Metrodome and this new building on construction in the East.Very environmental,save electrical energy.

Hey guys the east block center same concepts with this www.cityplace.com and homer baiz visited this place. check it out.

neomind thanks your always new in your mind good work amigo.

hey guys dont forget MANSILINGAN AREA IS A NEW INDUSTRIAL CENTER NOW.

[jaywalker]

Saturday, September 08, 2007
Monthly waste market fair set at SM City

AFTER its successful launch on June 9, 2007, Waste Market Fair at SM City Bacolod has become a new dimension to malling. This new trading activity in the mall simply proves that there is money in junk.

Customers who want to dispose of papers and cartons, plastic items, computers, and appliances are invited to come at the North Transport Terminal of SM City Bacolod where recycling companies are ready to buy them.

This joint project of SM Supermalls, Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, and the Philippine Business for the Environment will start from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At SM City Bacolod, the Waste Market Fair is scheduled every second Saturday of the month. One can transact business with recycling companies and exchange recyclable items for cash at the Waste Market Fair. It could include items that have no value or those that are considered hazardous like polysterene, Styrofoam, cellphones and batteries.

For SM Supermarket, SM Food Court, SM Cinemas and other mall tenant, it became a practice to drop off their excess items during the fair.

Other nearby residents also brought in their old stuff like computers, karaoke, electric fans, stoves, radios, television sets, and exchanged them for cash.

SM City Bacolod started the Waste Market Fair in support to Republic Act 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act. The official buyers of this month’s waste materials are Oriental & Motolite Marketing Corp., Ini Aton Merchandise of Mr. Mike Baylon and Desquitado Junk Shop.

[BYAHILO]

whoa im kind of surprised to see the east change so much. i rarely go to that place. usually galabay lang mag pa rolling hills ako.

love the structures. and lo and behold! may Calea man dira! ahahahah