Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 25

jaywalker

September 9th, 2007, 03:11 PM

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.

This initiative of DENR,SM City Bacolod and PBE is very well applausible.Using SM as a center of drop off point for recycable materials.This will catch attention and create awareness to the people of Bacolod that there is money in garbage.Small extra income for some people and yet it helps the environment.Hope the city government will endorse this project enable to maintain our city tidyness.

SugarFreak

September 10th, 2007, 08:46 AM

September 10, 2007
Bizmen to present tourism, investment stand to GMA (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/10/topstory7.htm)

Participants of the 16th Visayas Area Business Conference will present a resolution they have passed to the President concerning issues related to tourism and investment.

The resolution will be taken up and consolidated with the other resolutions at the Philippine Area Business Conference in Manila in October, and will then be submitted to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Jose Ma. Zayco said.

The resolution on Tourism and Investment, and Franchising was approved at the closing rites at the L'Fisher Hotel Saturday.

The resolution, which was read by John Marie Lizares of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, focused on issues concerning the Tourism industry such as the expansion of the medical tourism industry, and the establishment of tourism economic zones, among others,

The resolution also proposed that the Philippine government increase its budget for the promotion of destinations like Iloilo, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Tacloban, and other areas, to markets abroad. It asked the government to adopt a clear policy on how the airports of Bacolod and Iloilo could bring in foreign airlines or flights from abroad.

On concerns regarding expansion of tourism products and services, the resolution proposed that local investors of retirement villages should establish linkages with the Department of Health. Educational tours in Luzon and Metro Manila should be conducted to familiarize investors in the business who are from the Visayas.

It also proposed that training for interpreters of Japanese and Korean languages should be held.

The resolution also said that existing spa operators should be organized and their employees upgraded through proper orientation in order to improve their services.*CGS

jaywalker

September 10th, 2007, 09:56 AM

^^ Any good news for Bacolod in the concluded 16th Visayas Area Business Conference?Any prospective investors lured by the City Government?

SugarFreak

September 10th, 2007, 10:28 AM

^^
September 10, 2007
Envoy to Visayas traders: Let’s support free trade pacts (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/10/news/envoy.to.visayas.traders.let.s.support.free.trade.pacts.html)

THE Philippines’ Special Envoy for Trade Agreements Ambassador Donald Dee has called on the country’s businessmen to continue and support free trade agreements with other countries.

Dee was in Bacolod over the weekend as one of the guests of the two-day Visayas Business Conference held at L’Fisher Hotel.

He explained that globalization is a matter of understanding the country’s comparative advantage over every other nation in the world and that trade agreements should be honored.

Dee added, “We need to market our advantages and point of strengths to other countries especially the fully developed countries through trade agreements otherwise other countries will overtake us through stiff competition.”

Dee cited Vietnam which has been aggressively establishing trade agreements with any country that is open to it.

Dee further cited comparative statistics that among the country’s Asean neighbors, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, “we are among the slowest together with Indonesia in establishing trade agreements.”

“This surely will hamper whatever progress we may have with ethanol,” Dee said.

Dee also cited the Philippines’ comparative advantage over neighboring country Japan, saying “Japan is a cold country while ours is conducive to planting all year round. Immediately this should send signal to us that we will supply Japan with their needed agricultural products during their long cold winter season.”

“Also in medical tourism, since theirs is an aging population, through a trade agreement, we can supply them with their medical needs such as care giving and related services,” Dee added.

Dee further said trade agreements expand markets, therefore improving export opportunities while opening the Philippine markets to foreign direct investments.

jaywalker

September 10th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Tapos na ang ayhan Gerry's Grill obra? Based sa previous news September will be thier target of opening.:) :)

jbd0130

September 10th, 2007, 09:54 PM

Guys,

Check this out. The new online community for bacolod.

www.gobacolod.com

putnam_48

September 11th, 2007, 01:10 AM

hello. i'm putnam_47...Friend ni putnam_48, gin gamit ko iya account with her consent.

I just want to say, i am so amazed by the changes in lopues east and the nearby area. My family used to hang out there a lot especially when my nephew and nieces were small because they have a play area on the 3rd flr...It is really nice to know that it's developing and competing with the other big named stores.

Any idea kun ara pa da ang shawarma sa kilid? sa tanan na shawarma natilawan ko amo gid na da pina ka nanamitan ko. i am looking forward na makakaon na naman liwat dira.

chymera00

September 11th, 2007, 06:31 AM

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.
Ey Nong Collin nugon la ta ka meet :) Ara ko to ngadaan Silay sang Sat ... well, there's always next time
Have lots of pictures of Silay and Bacolod to share ...

gonzahr22

September 11th, 2007, 07:34 AM

Two Negros provinces among 7
named special economic zones
BY CARLA GOMEZ , Visayan Daily Star

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed an Executive Order yesterday morning designating seven geothermal-producing provinces, including Negros Occidental and Oriental, as special economic zones in a move to attract investors, accelerate the development of the country's geothermal resources and bring down power costs.

Negros Occidental Acting Gov. Isidro Zayco welcomed the move that he said will boost employment and the economy of Negros Island. "We are so happy the President included Negros Occidental," he said.

The announcement of the President is good news for Negros Occidental because it will compliment the economic zone being built in Sagay City, Zayco said.

The still unnumbered EO also listed Laguna, Albay, Sorsogon in Luzon; Leyte in the Visayas, and North Cotabato in Mindanao as special economic zones.

All seven provinces are directed under the EO to develop the economic zones immediately, Malacañang announced yesterday.

In signing the EO in Davao City, Arroyo pointed out that the Philippines has one of the highest industrial power rates in Southeast Asia.

Because majority of the biggest power consumers are industrial locators in economic zones, the EO said there is a compelling need for a more reliable, economical, competitive, and efficient power supply to provide quality electricity to power-sensitive industrial locators in the economic zones and to encourage future locators.

It also said that the government is adopting measures that would give open access to private and publicly-owned economic zones in sourcing their power with the end in view of lowering the power cost in the economic zones and to promote competitiveness.

Identified as potential sources of geothermal power in the designated economic zones are Tiwi in Albay; MakBan, which borders Makiling and Banahaw in Laguna; Tongonan, which borders Ormoc and Kananga in Leyte.

Palinpinon in Valencia, Negros Oriental; BacMan, which borders Bacon and Manito in Sorsogon and Albay, respectively; Mt. Apo in the border of Kidapawan, North Cotabato; and Murcia in Negros Occidental.

The EO declares certain areas adjacent to the geothermal-producing sites as economic zones that will provide alternative locations for investors.

The President ordered the local government units in areas near or adjacent to the geothermal producing sites to develop economic zones in coordination with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

She also directed the PEZA to assist the LGUs concerned in the creation and development of the economic zones.

SugarFreak

September 11th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Good noon!!!

Guys,

Check this out. The new online community for bacolod.

www.gobacolod.com

:okay:tagal ko na ito nakita same as with of www.partybacolod.com and the www.visitbacolod.com

icarusrising

September 11th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Hm... Can I suggest some subtitles for Bacolod? How about---"Bacolod: Living the Sweet Life" or it's Italian equivalent "Bacolod: Livin' La Dolce Vita"...

chymera00

September 11th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Lagoon at Night taken after our nightout

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Silay City Heritage Buildings

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Scenery to Patag ... passed by some farmers nga taga tapas tubo, they were kind enough to give us a few of their sugar canes :)

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Just love how old and lush the forest is in Patag

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the ditch thinngy that transports water "downhill"

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Visited a mountain resort named ladlad, which was just near the house we were staying in

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We saw a rainbow after it rained

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We then visited a waterfall, which was just a 30-min hike from the main road

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The tents were useless in keeping us warm, it was just too cold.

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chymera00

September 11th, 2007, 09:59 AM

The next day, we embarked on another hike to Pulang Tubig. Our guide told us that it was a 1hour hike to this waterfall, which he said is the biggest in Patag.

Along the way, you can see a view of the lowlands including the U/C Bacolod-Silay airport.

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Upon reaching the place, we were in awe of the scale of the waterfall. It's the biggest I've seen so far. Attempted to go to were the water fell but the water was just too cold for me to handle.

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When we returned to Bacolod, we toured the place some more. Had dinner in Pepe's at Sorrento ... the food was delicious and definitely worth its price, their bottom less ice tea/lemonade was just P39 and their baby back ribs at P140. I'll definitely eat here again the next time I'm in Bacolod.

Visited McCafe since I was curious about the food they serve.

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Didn't like their bibinka though and the choco/coffee drink I ordered tastes like Milo, hehe. Overpriced pa dayun, mas maau pa nag bakal nalang ko value meal, busog pa ko tani.

Also had the chance to visit Kuppa heard about it in Eric's blog. The design of their building was very nice and their coffee tastes great too. I wish I had more time to explore their menu.

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habagatcentral1

September 11th, 2007, 10:22 AM

^^ I like Kuppa because of its posh ambiance yet quite affordable rates for foods and coffee drinks. :okay:

chymera00

September 11th, 2007, 10:38 AM

^^ I like Kuppa because of its posh ambiance yet quite affordable rates for foods and coffee drinks. :okay:
OO, nice ang place. The design is similar to other buildings in Bacolod like sorrento and metrodome. I wonder if it's because they are made by the same architect.

WawaY[625]

September 11th, 2007, 10:46 AM

nice din yung background nung owner, i heard nga he started out as a stokwa from another city and made his rags to riches story in bacolod :) started out selling water ata im not sure pero nakalimutan ko na since last year ko pa nariring yung kwento

SugarFreak

September 11th, 2007, 10:52 AM

^hi Chym...may kilala ka na si Earl ang name nya? i forgot his lastname...kilala ka daw nya... He's my schoolmate here in IDC taking up Nursing 4th year ata,,,taga Sta Barbara sya....he was told me about you like na magaling ka daw sa webpage management at saka obyos naman...thanks for the pictures you have dropping here.lols

chymera00

September 11th, 2007, 10:56 AM

SugarFreak

September 11th, 2007, 11:07 AM

No problem. yup, Classmate ko in HS. ey, nga-a naka lab-ot na ya sa akon inyo sturyahanay ya aw? hehe

kay permi nya ko dri makita sa amon school internet library nga ga SSC forum dyon nakita nya ang imo username tapos gin-atag nya pa ang imo personal website nga dot.tk anay kag sa assumption kamo naggrad....dri man lang kami sa school nag-amigohay:okay:lols

jaywalker

September 11th, 2007, 12:53 PM

^^ Awesome shots Chy! Thank you for sharing it with us! Your pictures are such a story teller. It shows how fantastic your short adventures in Silay and Bacolod.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
'Art is tourism'
GREAT news to all art enthusiasts! The Negros Museum proudly brings to you a new season of fascinating colors, textures, and forms in the Art is Tourism exhibit by the Art Association of Bacolod (AAB) starting September 14 to 28, 2007.

Fifty local artists across the province will display their most recent paintings and sculptures as their contribution and support to the Tourism Month Celebration.

On its 32nd year, the AAB headed by Nunelucio Alvarado is reviving the spirits of the local artists on continuously creating art, and thus, showing the significance of local art in the tourism industry.

The AAB and the Negros Museum promotes art by nurturing artists and developing audiences by bringing art to the public and drawing tourists to the community.

The Art is Tourism exhibit will open on September 14, 6 p.m. at Phinma Main Gallery, The Negros Museum. For queries, contact The Negros Museum at 433-4764 or 708-5080.

Sunstar Bacolod

jaywalker

September 11th, 2007, 01:54 PM

Hm... Can I suggest some subtitles for Bacolod? How about---"Bacolod: Living the Sweet Life" or it's Italian equivalent "Bacolod: Livin' La Dolce Vita"...

:wave: Hello!Thanks for dropping by! Sounds good to me.Let's wait if what others would say and i'm not really sure if this guys are still interested in changing the thread title.:)

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Villalva: Boxing is alive and well
By Henry C. Villalva
Offside

IT was a joy to watch the reopened NABA (Negros Amateur Boxing Association ) Gym overflowing with boxers and boxing enthusiasts last September 8, during the resumption of the association’s inter-club and inter-LGU amateur boxing competition now being run in cooperation with the Province of Negros Occidental through its Provincial Sports Development Office.

With boxers coming from the different cities and municipalities in the province as well as those representing Bacolod City barangays, last Saturday’s eleven bouts (13 bouts were scheduled although two were decided by walkovers) really quenched our thirst for amateur boxing action.

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

We were seated beside Cadiz City councilor William ‘Bebing” Tabanao who personally accompanied the victorious Cadiz boxers. I told Councilor Bebing that if opportunity allows I will feature two of his boxers—-identical twins Eri and Eric Hulleza--on my Sports Jam TV show over Sky Cable Progress channel 11.

The twins, both of whom won their initial bouts, looked very promising in terms of skills and build. Together with the other standouts who won their bouts we feel quite assured that with the resurgence of amateur boxing tournaments in the city more talented and promising young boxers will be discovered.

By the way, the Monico Golden Gloves Bacolod Inter-Barangay Boxing Tournament will definitely push through next month. This means that amateur boxers from the city’s 61 barangays can now prepare to compete in this event which is also intended to produce more young talents from the grassroots.

That is why we can say that boxing is once again alive and well in Bacolod City and the province. With these twin tournaments being staged side by side and with the partnership between Naba and Capitol on the one hand and between Naba and the congressional field office of Bacolod Rep. Monico O. Puentevella on the other, our boxers now have enough reasons to be happy.

Now we can tell our good friend Joan Tipon, the 15th Asian Games bantamweight gold medalist who is now busy training in preparation for his stint in next month’s pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Chicago.

As to reports that the city will soon launch its own boxing program we refuse to speculate or be drawn into writing about something that is still on the PR stage.

Better safe than sorry. We’ll cross the bridge when we get there. As of now we can’s even see any bridge yet—just a plan to build one.

In the meantime, let’s enjoy boxing action every Saturday at the Naba gym and starting October every Sunday at the SM City Bacolod parking area.

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

ngprofflorida

September 11th, 2007, 03:13 PM

mozartt

September 12th, 2007, 03:42 AM

Five Bacoleños win GSIS scholarship
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Bacolod City -- Five GSIS members from Negros Occ. are among the 200 winners of the 10th GSIS Scholarship Program drawn recently in a nationwide contest.

They are Noemi Y. Cabalonga, Anthony B. Carisma, Analie R. Estoya, Jonalinda G. Sadio and Roberto J. Valenzuela.

"Winners are entitled to up to P20,000 in tuiton miscellaneous fees per semester and a monthly stipend of P2, 000," an announcement from GSIS web, said.

Iloilo City has 7 winners. They are: Domingo O. Decrepito, Eulemia V. Dema Ala, Mary Ann G. Edis, Perpetua G. Mabaquiao, Jose Mario S. Mahinay, Virginia N. Monsale and Antonio C. Sustituedo. :)

mozartt

September 12th, 2007, 03:46 AM

More call center agents needed in Bacolod City

Bacolod City -- To widen its reach and linkages, Bacolod's premier contact center, Teleperformance will hold a 2-day job fair in Escalante City on September 13-14, 2007.

The two-day job fair will be held at Escalante City Hall from 10:00AM to 5:00PM per invitation from Escalante city hall. Escalante City is located in northern Negros Occ. about 96Km away from the capital city, Bacolod.

Qualified applicants will fill in available posts for customer service and technical support representatives for its Bacolod facilities.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and basic computer skills.

Teleperformance started its U.S. operational support in the Philippines late of 2003 with only 200 plus employees and has now grown to be the leader in customer relationship management with more than 5, 000 employees. Teleperformance has the largest global footprint in the industry with locations in over 42 countries world-wide. For more information, you may visit Teleperformance's web site at www.teleperformance.com. :)

source: PIA

ngprofflorida

September 12th, 2007, 04:19 AM

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WELCOME MESSAGE
It is with great pleasure to cordially welcome all of you to Silay City, the “Seat of arts, culture and eco-tourism in Western Visayas”. The Department of Tourism identified Silay as one of the 25 major tourist destinations in the country.

Our city is a picture of dynamism and progress. It is a city where the link to the past harmoniously merges with the development of the future. Its well preserved ancestral houses, collection of steam locomotives, rich cultural heritage, flavorful hometown delicacies, untamed forest and resolute people complement its thrust to become a leading winner destination in the region.

Traditionally, Silay is dependent to the sugar industry but Silay is ready for change and it is going to be a marvelous change. We have developed two-pronged development strategy: reconfiguring the city’s sugar industry to fit modern realities, and developing a technology-based light industry sector. We have a Master Development Plan which serves as a blueprint for the development of the dream of the Silaynons.

The centerpiece of the Master Plan is the development of a “new city” next to the key infrastructure feature – state-of-the-art domestic airport of international standard. This new metropolis is projected to grow around special economic zones and export processing points to be built in the airport’s periphery.

In our wish list is a light railway transit from our airport. This mass transport system is expected to ease traffic congestion in thoroughfares linking the airport to the province’s major arteries. Our supplemental infra projects include a flyover at the intersection of the national highway and the AIDSISA road to Brgy. Lantad.

A school has signified its intention to build a school in Hda. Bagacay as human resource base for the economic zones. Also in the drawing board are plans for a golf course, a horse race track, a car race track and a five-star hotel with 3,000 seat convention hall.
Our development programs are designed to be independent of political term limits. We expect 70% of Silay’s population to achieve middle-class status in thirty years.

While waiting for the best to come, the value of life will always occupy center stage and human growth and development will always be given a priority.

Mabuhay! Kari kamo sa Silay

jaywalker

September 12th, 2007, 05:34 AM

Bacolod BID surpassing record
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bureau of Immigration Bacolod Field Office expects to surpass its total immigration fees collection in 2006, Bacolod Alien Control Officer Mita Chuvy Arguelles said yesterday.

Arguelles said their total collection last year was P13,561,400 while as of Aug. 31, 2007, they have already collected P12,688,900.

She attributed the steady increase in collection from 2001 up to the present to strict implementation of approved immigration fees. Records showed that the BI-Bacolod has total collection of P3,077,000 in 2001; P4,421,550 in 2002; P5,682,450 in 2003; P7,518,450 in 2004 and P9,732,250 in 2005.

The total number of applications for visa extension received by the BI as of Aug. 31, 2007 was 4,681. Koreans recorded the highest with 3,122 applications, followed by Americans with 529 and Japanese with 255 out of 49 different foreign nationalities. Total number of foreign students who have applied or were issued Special Study Permit as of August 31 was 1,137, while the total number of permanent or temporary resident visa holders who have made their annual registration was 821.

Arguelles was one of the model employees selected by the BI under the Alien Control Officer's Category during the bureau's recent anniversary celebration. The selected model employees exemplified the highest sense of professionalism, dedication to their work, honesty, integrity and have contributed immensely to the improvement, effectiveness and efficiency of the bureau, Danilo Lopez, a member of the program on awards and incentives for service excellence (PRAISE) committee and personnel officer, said.*CGS

Web www.visayandailystar.com

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

jaywalker

September 12th, 2007, 06:38 AM

Miguel

September 12th, 2007, 08:07 AM

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San Carlos City

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habagatcentral1

September 12th, 2007, 08:29 AM

^^ Koreans top the list again:cheers: I bet even in those on Study Permit,Koreans will be the on number one spot.I think we will be going to see more of them during winter time in Korea.I couldn't barely recognised them with the tsinoys in Bacolod unless they speak.:lol:

Some tips to distinguish Koreans from the rest of the East Asians:

Mas maputi yet medyo slim ang ila lawas. Mas singkit gid ang ila mata and finally, the language. "Annyong Hasaeyo!" :D

SugarFreak

September 12th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Home Tuesday, 11 September 2007

WELCOME MESSAGE
It is with great pleasure to cordially welcome all of you to Silay City, the “Seat of arts, culture and eco-tourism in Western Visayas”. The Department of Tourism identified Silay as one of the 25 major tourist destinations in the country.

Our city is a picture of dynamism and progress. It is a city where the link to the past harmoniously merges with the development of the future. Its well preserved ancestral houses, collection of steam locomotives, rich cultural heritage, flavorful hometown delicacies, untamed forest and resolute people complement its thrust to become a leading winner destination in the region.

Traditionally, Silay is dependent to the sugar industry but Silay is ready for change and it is going to be a marvelous change. We have developed two-pronged development strategy: reconfiguring the city’s sugar industry to fit modern realities, and developing a technology-based light industry sector. We have a Master Development Plan which serves as a blueprint for the development of the dream of the Silaynons.

The centerpiece of the Master Plan is the development of a “new city” next to the key infrastructure feature – state-of-the-art domestic airport of international standard. This new metropolis is projected to grow around special economic zones and export processing points to be built in the airport’s periphery.

In our wish list is a light railway transit from our airport. This mass transport system is expected to ease traffic congestion in thoroughfares linking the airport to the province’s major arteries. Our supplemental infra projects include a flyover at the intersection of the national highway and the AIDSISA road to Brgy. Lantad.

A school has signified its intention to build a school in Hda. Bagacay as human resource base for the economic zones. Also in the drawing board are plans for a golf course, a horse race track, a car race track and a five-star hotel with 3,000 seat convention hall.
Our development programs are designed to be independent of political term limits. We expect 70% of Silay’s population to achieve middle-class status in thirty years.

While waiting for the best to come, the value of life will always occupy center stage and human growth and development will always be given a priority.

Mabuhay! Kari kamo sa Silay
Two Negros provinces among 7
named special economic zones
BY CARLA GOMEZ , Visayan Daily Star

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed an Executive Order yesterday morning designating seven geothermal-producing provinces, including Negros Occidental and Oriental, as special economic zones in a move to attract investors, accelerate the development of the country's geothermal resources and bring down power costs.

Negros Occidental Acting Gov. Isidro Zayco welcomed the move that he said will boost employment and the economy of Negros Island. "We are so happy the President included Negros Occidental," he said.

The announcement of the President is good news for Negros Occidental because it will compliment the economic zone being built in Sagay City, Zayco said.

The still unnumbered EO also listed Laguna, Albay, Sorsogon in Luzon; Leyte in the Visayas, and North Cotabato in Mindanao as special economic zones.

All seven provinces are directed under the EO to develop the economic zones immediately, Malacañang announced yesterday.

In signing the EO in Davao City, Arroyo pointed out that the Philippines has one of the highest industrial power rates in Southeast Asia.

Because majority of the biggest power consumers are industrial locators in economic zones, the EO said there is a compelling need for a more reliable, economical, competitive, and efficient power supply to provide quality electricity to power-sensitive industrial locators in the economic zones and to encourage future locators.

It also said that the government is adopting measures that would give open access to private and publicly-owned economic zones in sourcing their power with the end in view of lowering the power cost in the economic zones and to promote competitiveness.

Identified as potential sources of geothermal power in the designated economic zones are Tiwi in Albay; MakBan, which borders Makiling and Banahaw in Laguna; Tongonan, which borders Ormoc and Kananga in Leyte.

Palinpinon in Valencia, Negros Oriental; BacMan, which borders Bacon and Manito in Sorsogon and Albay, respectively; Mt. Apo in the border of Kidapawan, North Cotabato; and Murcia in Negros Occidental.

The EO declares certain areas adjacent to the geothermal-producing sites as economic zones that will provide alternative locations for investors.

The President ordered the local government units in areas near or adjacent to the geothermal producing sites to develop economic zones in coordination with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

She also directed the PEZA to assist the LGUs concerned in the creation and development of the economic zones.

PGMA signed the other day an Executive Order naming geothermal producing provinces as special economic zones... Both Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental were named special economic zones...This is the biggest argument why we must retain the Bacolod airport...

kyle@1008

September 12th, 2007, 11:25 AM

daks2003

September 12th, 2007, 11:41 AM

If you saw someone who is maputi and singkit yesterday and you saw him/her again today wearing the same outfit as you saw yesterday....95% chance nga koreano ina hehehe

Some tips to distinguish Koreans from the rest of the East Asians:

Mas maputi yet medyo slim ang ila lawas. Mas singkit gid ang ila mata and finally, the language. "Annyong Hasaeyo!" :D

kyle@1008

September 12th, 2007, 11:45 AM

or....if they look anime...

SugarFreak

September 12th, 2007, 11:50 AM

^are you referring to Gawahon Park in Victorias city? yes beautiful too...a park is still now on progress for putting up the pool and gardens and accessing road...out of thread

SugarFreak

September 12th, 2007, 02:02 PM

September 11, 07
NDB Marks 47th Anniversary with City-wide Motorcade (http://www.negrosdaily.com/?q=sep1107v1)

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(l-r) Eugene Villanueva, WNC-AIO liaison officer; Pert Toga, NDB EIC; Ritzy R. Malo-oy, WNC project info officer & NDB police beat reporter; W. Henry O. Streegan, NDB columnist; and Vladimir M. Cebu, WNC-AIO director takes time to pose before the NDB 47th anniversary city-wide motorcade yesterday.* (James G. Toga/NDB photo)

The ten-day anniversary affair of the Negros Daily Bulletin (NDB) on its 47th year as a vigilant community publication was capped by a one-hour motorcade from Goldenfield Commercial Complex, passing through the downtown area of Bacolod, the to Rizal and Lacson Streets, North (Aquino) Drive and Shopping Center, the ended at the provincial lagoon and the imposing Capitol building.
Some 47 motorcycles, brand new cars and family vans, including service vehicles and patrol cars of media establishments joined the NDB motorcade.

Aside from vehicles belonging to family members of NDB staffers and kins, some of the broadcast news patrols which took part in the afternoon caravan were those of ABS-CBN, Aksyon Radyo Bacolod, SM City Bacolod, West Negros College, musician Bagguer and Cosette Villaluz, Pert, Jr. and Bernadette Toga, Cyrus and Rose Garde, Manny Canto, William Henry Streegan, Edgar Cadagat and a complement of five uniformed traffic escorts and their wailing motorcycles.

Other NDB activities during the week were family excursions to Pandanon Valley Resort, Mambukal Mountain Resort, field trip to Himamaylan City, Medical and Cataract Screening with free eyeglasses to deserving recipients in Brgy. Felisa, Bacolod City, and visit-lecture-demonstration at the paper charcoal-making project as a source of livelihood. Among the local government officials who made it possible for NDB to realize its objectives of serving the less fortunate and enable the publication staff to celebrate the anniversary with fitting and significant activities were Governor Joseph Marañon, Vice Governor Isidro P. Zayco, Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, Congressmen Jeffrey P. Ferrer (4th district) and Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo (5th district), Murcia Mayor Sonny Coscolluela, Himamaylan City Mayor Mencit Bascon, Atty. Alex & Bacolod Councilor Al Victor Espino, Mr. Oscar “Dodong” Bascon, Dr. Edgardo Estrella, Dr. Miguel Sarabia, Mrs. Lailani S. Alba (ABS-CBN), JJ Deocampo (Aksyon Radyo Bacolod), West Negros College, Bacolod City Police Office, SM City Bacolod, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottlers (Phil.) Inc., First Farmers Holding Corporation, and other friends who just want to remain anonymous.*

birdfluuu

September 13th, 2007, 03:29 AM

No cause for crocodile alarm’

By Glenrose

The Bago City Environment and Natural Resources Office yesterday said there is no cause for alarm for people in Sitio Lucasan, Brgy. Abuanan, after a severely-injured crocodile was captured at the irrigation canal in the area.

Vicente Mesias, environment officer of Bago, said the juvenile female crocodile with its upper part of its snout severed by a bolo hack wound, was turned over to the Eco-Garden in Eroreco, Bacolod City for treatment.

He said Bacolod City CENRO Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya went to the area to verify information that the reptile came from the nearby crocodile farm owned by Deogracias Estrella.

Gerangaya said there were 49 crocodiles in the farm or 14 more than the last count they made in March. However, he said it cannot be determined that the captured crocodile come from the farm as they do not have the technical expertise for that.

Gerangaya said they will submit a report to the office of Protected Area and Wildlife Bureau in Manila to request for experts who can determine if the injured crocodile came from the farm.

habagatcentral1

September 13th, 2007, 04:45 AM

jaywalker

September 13th, 2007, 05:12 AM

hey, I really like that park in san carlos, I saw the one in victorias city which was featured in the coffee table book: philippine gardens, they said it was the most beautiful public park in the country...
Yeah,That's what you call a real Park.

^^ To think of it that the Philippine Crocs are one of the most endangered reptiles in the world. Before, there were crocs in every river (panahon pa ni Rizal, wahehehe!) even up to the 50's. They were driven out of their natural habitats out of human fear (syempre, mangaon man na sang tawo kon gutomon gid sya) or made their skin as bags and shoes.

Anyway, maayong aga Bacolod kag Nakatundang Negros! :)

Maayong aga man sa imo Toto Bernie.

putnam_48

September 13th, 2007, 06:13 AM

or....if they look anime...

LOL...y do koreans embrace anime fashion more than the japanese who invented anime...well, except ang harajuku look siguro sa japan eh...

birdfluuu

September 13th, 2007, 08:13 AM

^^ To think of it that the Philippine Crocs are one of the most endangered reptiles in the world. Before, there were crocs in every river (panahon pa ni Rizal, wahehehe!) even up to the 50's. They were driven out of their natural habitats out of human fear (syempre, mangaon man na sang tawo kon gutomon gid sya) or made their skin as bags and shoes.

Anyway, maayong aga Bacolod kag Nakatundang Negros! :)

All crocodiles have a powerfull jaws.They have sharp teeth that are designed for grasping..Dangerous man sila pero may pila man ga pangdakup sa ila kag himu on nga pet:banana:

iloilocitykid

September 13th, 2007, 08:16 AM

^^ Pets? I thought it's illegal to turn crocs into pets. They're endangered species.

birdfluuu

September 13th, 2007, 08:51 AM

^^ Pets? I thought it's illegal to turn crocs into pets. They're endangered species.

I have a crocodile jumbo water toy..that has four outreached legs ang long tail nga pewdi ko nga himu on nga pet!:banana: 10 years na galing edad sini:nuts:
indi illegal nga himu on pet ang plastic toys:bash:

iloilocitykid

September 13th, 2007, 08:57 AM

^^ :lol:

SugarFreak

September 13th, 2007, 12:52 PM

SM Bacolod

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club sueno sm bacolod south wing... wonderful lights and sounds set-up. ..amazing crowd too!..

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Share ko lang SM City Bacolod pics ko during my July 2007 vacation..hehehe.

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SugarFreak

September 13th, 2007, 01:08 PM

September 13, 2007
Masskara Queen search is on (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/13/feat/masskara.queen.search.is.on.html)
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

THE search is on for the new Masskara Queen of Bacolod.

ABS-CBN TV-4 Bacolod and its Creative Communications Management Promo Specialist Hazel Alvarez had officially launched the search.

ABS-CBN-Bacolod will sponsored the prestigious annual beauty contest in Bacolod that will highlight next month's Masskara Festival.

Alvarez explained, "What is a festival without a Queen? The Queen, however, is proclaimed not because of physical attributes but on what this beauty winner can become."

Alvarez stressed, "We need to change our outlook and understanding of beauty pageants. Perhaps, what we see is the stage presentation alone where costumes glitters and bodies in bathing suits."

"There are more in a beauty contest which ABS-CBN had conceived. Contestants and eventually the queen will be involved in a lot of activities, among them, personal, community and social concerns. From here, these involvements honed them to become the woman they ought to be," said Alvarez.

"Since beauty standards are differentiated by perceptions and attitudes of judges, then this pageant is a preparation for contestants to face rigors and realities of the professional world," Alvarez added.

To participate, beauty hopefuls must have the following qualifications such as at least 16 to 23 years old (during the reigning period), at least 5'4" in height, must the beauty beauty of face and proportionate body measurement, possesses good moral character, single, neither had been married nor given birth and must not have joined previous Masskara Queen pageants.

Application letter, Bio-data and photo (3R close-up and full body shot) should be submitted to ABS-CBN TV 4, 26th Lacson Streets, Bacolod City on or before September 15, 2007.

Preliminary screening will be on September 15, 2007, 9 am at the ABS-CBN Studio.

For inquiries, call Ericson Pilla at 709-9403, mobile phone 0920-5502-070 or email amiga_tv@yahoo.com.

Masskara videoke challenge set (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/13/feat/masskara.videoke.challenge.set.html)

THE Sectoral Concern, City Mayor's Office in partnership with Globe Telecom/TM and in cooperation with PSALMSTRE, Inc., announces a showcase of three cultural talent competitions - Masskara Videoke Challenge, Pop Dance (Group) competition, Ako'y Diva, Divah? showdown.

Contest participants will be coming from the members of the informal sectors like the transport group, vendors, beauty parlor workers, youth, urban poor, among others.

Cash prozes plus trophies await the winners in all contest categories.

For more information/registration, please call the CMO-Sectoral Concerns Office at telephone no. 433-3666/434-9853, look for Jeff F. Esperanzate or visit the office at the Bacolod Public Plaza.

mozartt

September 14th, 2007, 02:35 AM

Western Visayas board approves wage hikes

By Glenrose

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a wage increase for Western Visayas ranging from P13 to P41 and staggered over two years.

The board agreed on wage hikes in a meeting at the Royal Amrei Inn here, according to Labor Regional Director Aida Estabillo and RTWPB labor representative Wennie Sancho.

Sancho said the simplification of the wage structure they adopted would allow for a larger and staggered wage hike for those who received less.

Sancho said he had wanted a higher wage hike but he was happy that those who had less would get more under the new RTWPB order expected to take effect by October 1.

The last increase approved by the wage board was on August 1, 2006, granting an across the board increase from P18 to P20 per day.:)

mozartt

September 14th, 2007, 02:38 AM

35 farmers graduate from Farmers Field School in Kabankalan City

By Glenrose

Bacolod City— The second batch of 35 farmers graduated from the Farmers Field School, a project of the City Agriculture Office in Kabankalan City.

The school trained farmers on chemical-free farming, which is in line with the Organik Program of the Department of Agriculture.

During the graduation rites, the provincial government turned over a donation of 180 bags of organic fertilizers, 3 boxes of humus powder organic fertilizer, two sets of drum seeder and two sets of rotary weeder to the Brgy. Daan Banua Rainfield Farmers Association.

Kabankalan City Mayor Pedro P. Zayco cited the importance of farmers in society and mentioned Brgy. Daan Banua as the “rice granary” of Kabankalan City.

Zayco also announced that a Farmers Center will be constructed in Brgy. Daan Banua.(PIA/cad) :)

mozartt

September 14th, 2007, 02:39 AM

Bacolod City cops support national day of prayer

By Glenrose

Bacolod City More than 100 policemen held a prayer gathering with church officials at the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in support of the National Day of Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation declared by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Representatives from the Catholic Church, Protestant groups, and the Muslim community led the gathering which was followed by a covenant signing.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared September 12 as a National Day of Prayer through Executive Order 1362, to promote peace and unity among Filipino people.

BCPO director Senior Supt. Ronilo Quebrar said that the order was not connected with the promulgation on the case of former President Joseph Estrada at the Sandigangbayan, and it was just a coincidence.

Quebrar said that with the covenant signing between the police and the members of the church, the PNP has made a commitment to work with the church in addressing crimes in Bacolod City. (PIA/cad) :)

SugarFreak

September 14th, 2007, 01:52 PM

Robinsons Place Bacolod new floors lifting
it's almost completely done
any news about the robs place expansions

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jaywalker

September 14th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Nice na ang flooring sang Robs and i'm seeing some benches with some plants here and there.Ginkuha nila gali ila nga stage.So where's thier activity or event center na?One thing i don't like is the posters hanging on the grills.Nagapaguba sa overall nga interior.I hope they can be more creative in displaying those ads.

SugarFreak

September 14th, 2007, 02:41 PM

^^still remain man gyapun dude ang event center dira...
the proposed expansion mall is also having an event center...

jaywalker

September 14th, 2007, 02:56 PM

Pacific_leopard

September 14th, 2007, 03:08 PM

^^
great! the robinsons place bacolod and robinsons iloilo looks very similar.:)

birdfluuu

September 14th, 2007, 04:17 PM

^^
great! the robinsons place bacolod and robinsons iloilo looks very similar.:)

Robinsons Place Bacolod. This 3-level shopping haven with over 120 shops, dining outlets, recreation facilities, and service centers is undisputably the best destination for shopping and entertainment in this province.

It serves the needs of over 2.2 million residents in Negros Occidental, particularly students from schools and colleges in the City Center. It is accessible via public and private transportation.:banana: for me mas ok 2:banana:

BYAHILO

September 14th, 2007, 05:54 PM

gonzahr22

September 14th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Gwapo gid man ang SM.I just noticed,duha gali ang bridge sang mall.I though isa lang.Pirmi abi natakpan ang isa sa likod sa mga pictures.

Nagbakasyon na gali si Mig Gonzhar sa Bacolod.How's your vacation Mig?

It was great but very short. Naubos na abi mga leaves ko..hehehe.. next time, i hope i can see personally also the SSC Bacolod peeps.

tj_brewed

September 14th, 2007, 09:00 PM

^^ wow great pix Bacolod!

mozartt

September 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM

La Castellana NHS qualifies for ‘Brigada Eskwela’ national finals

By Glenrose

Bacolod City — La Castellana National High School (LCNHS) topped the recent Regional Evaluation for Brigada Eskwela also known as the National Schools’ Maintenance Week which also entitles the school to represent the region in the National Level Evaluation.

Brigada Eskwela, one of the programs of the Department of Education (DepEd), aims to encourage the students, teachers, community and stakeholders to prepare the school every opening of classes.

Representing the Division of Negros Occidental, LCNHS bested 14 other Divisions in Western Visayas with Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School of the Division of Silay City ranking third and Sagay National High School of the Division of Sagay City in the fourth rank.

LCNHS implemented Brigada Eskwela last May 21 – 26, 2007. During the six-day activity teachers, parents, students, local government officials, military personnel and members of religious denominations as well as civic organizations worked hand in hand constructing perimeter fences, repainting classrooms, installing water lines, and other clean-up activities to prepare for the school opening. (Capitol News/PIA) :)

mozartt

September 15th, 2007, 02:33 AM

Shrine, slaughterhouse: Bacolod’s best remembrance from Erap
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

SOME of the true-blooded pro-Erap supporters in Bacolod were saddened by the decision of Sandiganbayan against former President Joseph Estrada.

Former Bacolod congressman John N. Orola, Jr. who is a staunch pro-Erap supporter in Bacolod said," Our judicial system is effectively working but the verdict on Erap is harsh.

Decision on Estrada's Plunder case

Timeline on Estrada plunder trial

I thought he will be convicted for a lesser offense. I feel sad personally as I was part of his administration who was provided with infrastructure and livelihood projects in Bacolod," he said.

Orola said Bacolod should remember Erap for his help in building a modern slaughterhouse in Handumanan and food terminal with a public market in Alijis.

Erap also provided funds for the rehabilitation of public markets in Burgos and Bata, fish ports in Banago and Puntataytay, added Orola.

Thus he asked Bacoleños to just pray for Erap for God to give him strength and perhaps secure other legal remedies for the review of his case in the High Tribuna, Orola said.

Former Vice Mayor Ramiro Garcia said he felt sad for the conviction of the former president.

It can be recalled that Erap was also the one who provided funds for the realization of the St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine, a beautiful Catholic Church in Alijis, Bacolod.

But Councilor Dindo Ramos said, "I think we will respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan. They were the ones who received the evidence and evaluated the merits of the case."

Meanwhile, Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante said, "the verdict is fair. Allowing Erap to be detained in Tanay, Rizal showed the humanitarian side of the Sandiganbayan and at the same time respect to the former President.":)

mozartt

September 15th, 2007, 02:40 AM

Board Member questions
Ceneco-Kepco power deal

By RANIE S. AZUE

BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental First District Board Member Nehemias “Nene” Dela Cruz seeks an investigation into what he believes to be a questionable Memorandum of Agreement between Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Kepco-Salcon Power Corporation.

Dela Cruz, who heads the Sanguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Energy, said he will invite officials of Ceneco to shed light on its Power Sales Contract with Kepco. He said the agreement was signed with out the benefit of a public hearing or consultation with consumer-members of the electric cooperative.

“How can they enter into a contract for power supply when the said independent power producer (Kepco) is yet to construct its own power plant,” Dela Cruz asked.

The provincial government has been firm in its stand to reject non-renewable sources of energy, Dela Cruz added.

“We already have geothermal power plants in Bago City capable of supplying us with clean and steady source of electricity,” he said.

Kepco will be producing power via a coal-fired power plant.

Dela Cruz alleged that the deal between Ceneco and Kepco will only make the pockets of some officials fatter.

In the MOA, the electric cooperative shall buy from Kepco electricity at P4.30 per kilowatt hour.

Presently, Ceneco sources its power from the National Power Corporation at P2.19 per kilowatt hour but the state-owned power producer will be privatized by 2010. It advised Ceneco to better look for other sources of power.

The militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan called for the scrapping of the Power Sales Contract.

According to Bayan, the contract binds Ceneco to a costlier electricity source detrimental to consumers. Common sense dictates that electricity from coal-fired power plants is costlier than that from renewable sources such as geothermal or hydroelectric power plants, it stressed.

Bayan also insisted that Negros already has the Palinpinon I geothermal power plant in Valencia, Negros Oriental and the soon-to-be operational geothermal plant in Brgy. Mailum, Bago City.

With Kepco, Bayan said, consumers will be paying P 4.30 KWh excluding the 12-percent value-added tax and other imposed charges such as transportation, foreign exchange rates and operational expenses of the plant.

Also, Bayan said, by entering into an agreement with Kepco, Ceneco would be promoting a “dirty source of energy.” It said its impact to the environment would be serious.:)

putnam_48

September 15th, 2007, 04:31 AM

kanami na sg robs ba...hining-hining sg salog...hambal sg miga ko sg nakita nya, basi daw kitaon ang panty sg girls nga naka-palda sa sobra ka shiny sg salog...

ay, good morning gali.... :wave:

SugarFreak

September 15th, 2007, 05:22 AM

Good Day

It was great but very short. Naubos na abi mga leaves ko..hehehe.. next time, i hope i can see personally also the SSC Bacolod peeps.

well, let's pray for this coming Christmas or new year...kay daw mostly amo mani nga bakasyonis nga damu ga pululi sa hometown nila

kanami na sg robs ba...hining-hining sg salog...hambal sg miga ko sg nakita nya, basi daw kitaon ang panty sg girls nga naka-palda sa sobra ka shiny sg salog...

ay, good morning gali.... :wave:

...ilabi na gid if makadanlog sila kabay pah,,hahah

SugarFreak

September 15th, 2007, 06:37 AM

Sunday, September 2, 2007
WITH THE MANILA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Night of Helen and Cristine (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/September/02/feature1.htm)

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A night of fine music awaits Negrenses when two distinguished musicians perform with The Manila Symphony Orchestra, Asia's oldest, at the Sanctuario de La Salle in Bacolod City on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The performance is a fundraiser of the Bahay

Pag-asa Youth Center and the Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation.

Helen Quach, dubbed as Asia's Queen of the Baton, will conduct The MSO with Cristine Coyiuto, described by critics as "shimmering and powerful on the keyboards", as the piano soloist.

The performance will feature the works of three composers Beethoven (Leonora Overture" No. 3 in C Major, Opus 72a), Edvard Grieg (Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor, Opus 16), whose death anniversary centennial is observed this year, and Peter Ilyich Tachaikovsky (Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Opus 64).

The musical tandem was featured in a similar concert program in Manila last summer which was warmly received and widely-acclaimed as it was the first time the Sydney-based Quach, born of Vietnamese parents, returned to the Philippine stage in 16 years. She performed last in the country in a concert series in 1991, after which she - in her healing journey - went through a series of medications and therapy sessions triggered by a cancer lump in her breast.

The April concert in Manila also served as a national highlight of the death centenary celebration of Grieg, a Norwegian composer.

Quach gained acclaim as a symphony conductor about 40 years ago, in a competition in New York, which paved the way for her stint as assistant to Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. Since then, she has performed in scores of symphony concerts in many parts of the United States, Norway, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Macau and Hong Kong. Among the noted symphony performances she conducted in famous halls, including the Kennedy Center and Carnegie, are the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Washington's National Symphony Orchestra, the American Symphony Orchestra and the Gottinger Symphony Orchestra of Germany.

The maestra, described as one "with knowledge and showmanship… and with natural flair for conducting, which is a very rare gift," was born in Saigon of Chinese parents and studied music in Australia where she founded an orchestra in Sydney and later trained a children's orchestra in Taiwan.

Coyiuto studied piano when she was 3 years old and had her first recital at the age of 9. She later attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York where she earned her Master of Music degree with honors. She later honed her piano skills in various institutions in Europe, where she was featured in recitals. She has also performed in recitals in Canada, United States, France, Switzerland, England, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Reports quoted Coyiuto as describing Quach as "passionate and exacting and determined to bring out the musical lines and colors".

Tickets for the concert are available at Prudential Guarantee (434-6954), Bob's Cafe at Lacson Street and Bob's Restaurant at B.S. Aquino Drive, Business Inn, K-Mart, L'Fisher, Luxur Place and the Blade Salon & Spa or contact Cherry (0917-623-8013). The concert is sponsored by Prudential Guarantee, Air 21, USLS and Philippine Airlines. .

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 06:53 AM

imback dugay dugayko wala ba post. heheh

i missed bacolodsouch. hay.. imstill crossing myfingers nga makaoverniteakosa bcd sa masskara.

was talking to some peeps, grabe na daw paspas rehearsal saalijis subong.

Really? Normally,anu kadugay ila practice? I know a friend who used to be a masskara dancer and they said 3 months ang ila preparation.
Any idea about the thier costumes? Hopefully indi na recycled like last year kay it's like thier 2005 costume they just change the color and the head dress for 2006.

It was great but very short. Naubos na abi mga leaves ko..hehehe.. next time, i hope i can see personally also the SSC Bacolod peeps.

Well,it's always been short when it comes to our holidays/vactions.That's why we have to make the most of it when we took our vacations leaves no matter how long or short.You have this feeling that you don't wanna sleep because the clock is ticking.:lol: It's good to know you had a great time in Bacolod.:)

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 07:17 AM

SP okays P4 million for MassKara festival
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved P4 million out of the P5 million Appropriation Ordinance requested by the Mayor as financial assistance to the Silver MassKara Festival Organization Inc. during a special session yesterday.

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia submitted to the SP certifications issued by Acting City Treasurer Annabelle Badajos and Budget Officer Luzviminda Treyes dated Sept. 11, 2007, which showed that the city has available fund of P5 million which will be taken from the appropriation balance of Personnel Benefit Fund.

Councilor Greg Gasataya said they have deferred for clarification the amount of P1 million allocated for the Department of Public Services. He said they are questioning why the amount will have to pass through the foundation and not be given directly to the DPS as a department of the government.

Gasataya said they may take up the P1 million during their regular session on Wednesday, or hold another special session if the Mayor requests for one. The 28th MasKara Festival, from Oct. 1 - 22, celebrates the "Icons of Bacolod" - symbols, institutions, landmarks and products that have, over time, become representative of the city.*CGS

Web www.visayandailystar.com

BACOLOD MASSKARA FESTIVAL 2007
October 1-21
Schedule of Activities: http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

putnam_48

September 15th, 2007, 07:23 AM

does anybody have a link to any website of any subdivision in bacolod? i know someone who's looking for a house & lot in bacolod and so far, only palisades negros have a website dedicated solely to the subdivision. mas prefer nya to look at websites first for initial research...

putnam_48

September 15th, 2007, 07:26 AM

Good Day

well, let's pray for this coming Christmas or new year...kay daw mostly amo mani nga bakasyonis nga damu ga pululi sa hometown nila

...ilabi na gid if makadanlog sila kabay pah,,hahah

off-topic...sugarfreak: thanks for the pm, i didn't even realize it nga pwede ko mag-pm gali...duh! there's no other way to say it but manul ko abi mu...

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Try using your Yahoo or google search panel and try Sta. Lucia Manville Royale or the Ayala North.Sometime you will find Realty Broker websites.:)

SugarFreak

September 15th, 2007, 07:42 AM

off-topic...sugarfreak: thanks for the pm, i didn't even realize it nga pwede ko mag-pm gali...duh! there's no other way to say it but manul ko abi mu...
hahah,,i wonder nga dugay ka nagreply kay:okay:lols

does anybody have a link to any website of any subdivision in bacolod? i know someone who's looking for a house & lot in bacolod and so far, only palisades negros have a website dedicated solely to the subdivision. mas prefer nya to look at websites first for initial research...
just try these:
www.ayalanorthpoint.com
www.plantazionne.com
www.pacificshores-ph.com or http://pshores.com
www.ls-palmdrive.com
www.palisadesnegros.com

ngprofflorida

September 15th, 2007, 12:01 PM

for me I rather go with palmdrive mas classy ang style, parang nasa abroad ka lang same concept with www.cityplace.com thanks for the information. i rather vote for this developement the first its kind naman ini nga concept. ha ha ha hindi gid mapuhuli ang alijis.......:banana: :banana: :banana:

BYAHILO

September 15th, 2007, 12:26 PM

Really? Normally,anu kadugay ila practice? I know a friend who used to be a masskara dancer and they said 3 months ang ila preparation.
Any idea about the thier costumes? Hopefully indi na recycled like last year kay it's like thier 2005 costume they just change the color and the head dress for 2006.

:)

the costume design and the mask is still under wraps. grabe na si panoy mag ubra choreo. usually wala pa na ka gwa ang official music may mga choreo na ina sya.. gina pang ta-ud ta-ud na lng na nbiya pag mag gwa na ang music, kag mag ubra formations. pero mga basic steps nya dugay na ina nahuman.

RE: sa recycled costumes: masskara 2004 is a copy of the Mantawi festival costume. lantawa bala ang Coke Special Edition nga Cebu Sinulog. sinulog na sya toud anf naka sulat pero ang photo Mantawi Festival ina. preho sila pattern sang headress sang masskara 2004.

IMHO, masskara really needs to create orignal concepts, indi lang mag borrow sa iban nga festival. ETCS2 masskara 2006 borrowed some concepts from pintados de passi, and pili festival of Naga City. amo na pag dress rehearsal nila last year gin hambalan ko gid na choreographer nila. kay kilala ko man.

honestly, i dont like the mask of alijis last year. kun lantawon mo sa layo, daw baboy and itsura. pramis. ahehe

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 02:42 PM

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 06:14 PM

PREPARATIONS FOR 69TH CHARTER ANNIVERSARY STARTS

Members of the Executive Committee for the 69th Charter Anniversary of Bacolod City now gets ready for the big day of the city on October 19. The ExeCom, chaired by Councilor Greg G. Gasataya sat down for its first meeting last Wednesday.

The celebration will start with the traditional Countdown, a brainchild of Mayor Evelio Leonardia, at midnight of October 18 to usher in Bacolod�s Fiesta. A 7AM Mass will open the charter day to be followed by a program at the BAYS Center. Highlight of the activities will be the �Banwahanon Award� wherein the city government will recognize outstanding citizens who, in one way or the other, have been in partnership with the City in �Moving Bacolod Forward.�

Civic and military parade will underscore the afternoon�s activity. Among those that will participate will be the city officials, non-government organizations, business establishments, schools and the private sector. This year�s theme is geared towards the working slogan of Mayor Leonardia: �Bacolod Fast Forward.�

Honorary Chairperson is Mayor Leonardia and Honorary Vice-Chairperson is Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson. ExeCom Vice-Chairperson is Councilor Homer Q. Bais; Secretariat/Action Team � Executive Assistant Edwina Javier; and Liaison with MassKara Festival � Councilor Homer Bais.

Member committees are Finance/Ways & Means � Coun. Bais, Annabelle Badajos, Luzviminda Treyes, Melvin Recabar & Eduardo Ravena; Publicity and Promotions � Public Information Office; Program and Events � Coun. Dindo Ramos; Parade Committee � Councilors Alex Paglumotan , Arturo Parre�o, Marx Louie de la Rosa; Dr. Milagros S. Gonzales & Exec. Asst. Reynaldo Ebreo; Awards & Citations & Appreciations Coun. Roberto Rojas, Lilia Ursos, Erman Aguirre & Josephine Segundino; Invitation, Reception & Protocol � Councilors Jocelle Batapa-Sigue & Wilson C. Gamboa, Jr.

Technical/Infrastructure/Engineering/Designs � Engr. Belly Aguillon & Arch. Lemuel Reynaldo; Transportation & Communications � EA Butch Soliguen & Atty. Vicente P. Petierre; Traffic Enforcement � SP04 Levy Pangue; Security, Peace and Order � Police Director P/SSupt. Ronilo V. Quebrar; Emergency, First Aid & Rescue � Dr. Edgardo Estrella & EA Jomarie Vargas; Maintenance & Physical Arrangement � Engr. Efren Canlas & Nelson Sedillo and Employees Day � Dido Samson.

Employees Day will be on October 15. The 69th Charter Celebration of Bacolod is the highlight of the 28th MassKara Festival .

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

BYAHILO

September 16th, 2007, 02:00 AM

Masskara Festival has come up with diffirent themes every year.I remember before, during the festival ,the city has been accomodating Officials of town and cities around the country to observe and get the idea on how Masskara Festival is being run.I think Masskara Festival is one of the earliest festivals in the country.
So which baranggay si panoy gatudlo,Alijis or Villamonte?Actually most of the steppings are all somewhat good enough.Depende na lang sa pag execute,cheorograph and discipline.
Any idea sa routa sang dance parade this year?Will it be halin sa Pagla-um pakadto public plaza.

ara si panoy sa al;ijis subong. kay nag grand slam na ang villamonte. what i dont like about massakra is that, its just plain and simple saut-saut lang.

its not like the other festivals whose choreography has concept and storyline. ive been to a lot of festivals pero ang masskara, although very colorful sya, wala gid storyline ang mga choreography.

probably ang route sang street dance amo man gihapon. from lizares qaraneta nga crossing asta sa plaza. theyve been using that route for the 3 years already.

damo gd man naga kadto nga mga tourism officers mag massakra ga observe sila ang preparations sang festival. its just so bad nga naiopit ang bacolod sa election ban sang funds disbursements sang summer, amo to wala ka intra ang masskara sa aliwan. dako tani chance nila maka top10.

pero ang hambal ni panoy maintra sila sa next year. ti gudlak sa ila kay wala na election ban, maintra man next year ang bonok-bonok marajaw karadjaw, kag i heard mabalik man ang halad festival.

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neways sa mga ari sa manila.. sino naka tultol sang JT's Manukan? ano iya ni address?

gonzahr22

September 16th, 2007, 03:18 AM

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neways sa mga ari sa manila.. sino naka tultol sang JT's Manukan? ano iya ni address?

JT's Manukan Grill
corner of Gilmore and Boni Serrano Sts., San Juan. The best ang chicken inasal nila dira mig. Daw sa Bacolod ka lng if ma lunch or dinner ka didto.. hehehe.. Guina kadto-an gid na namon sang una sang mga friends ko when i was still in Manila. Nice place also to meet some of your old Bacolod/Negrense folks. If you're taking naman the Ortigas Ave route, just go straight 'til Boni Serrano st. After you pass the corner of Boni Serrano and Ortigas Ave, just straight ahead pa and may makit-an ka na bridge. Paglagpas lang sang bridge, sa right side, thats JT na. Bon Apetit!!!:)

ngprofflorida

September 16th, 2007, 03:47 AM

new developement naman ang Palm drive homes and town center in Alijis, wow bag-o naman nga wave of development, I remember mansilingan area will be the next booming barangay soon commercial na ang lugar. www.ls-palmdrive.com thanks sugarfreak!!!!

iloilocitykid

September 16th, 2007, 03:54 AM

Message from Talibong1 :)
Part Four of Benjo will be released on September 23, 2007

Benjo (http://youtube.com/watch?v=aWuAZHOXBKg)

Bertday nya September 12 :lol:

mozartt

September 16th, 2007, 06:05 AM

Oppose Ceneco
contract, public urged
BY NIDA BUENAFE

Central Negros Electric Cooperative consumers are being urged to oppose the 10-year power sales contract between CENECO and the KEPCO-Salcon Power Corp.

Romeo Lavilla Sr., who was at the two-day hearing of the contract presided over by Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Rodolfo Albano, said the agreement is very disadvantageous to the consumers. Lavilla said another hearing on the contract will be held first week of October, to give time for the oppositors and intervenors to go over the documents presented by KSPC.

During the hearing, he said they expect the ERC to consider their position paper filled with signatures of CENECO consumers who are against the contract.

The agreement, signed in July 16 between the KSPC and CENECO, was authorized by the electric cooperative's Board of Directors through Resolution No. 7876.

The CENECO Resolution provides that the Board will render its commitment to KSPC if the latter will give the cooperative the P0.30/kWh mandated power rate reduction or discount to the residential consumers.

Lavilla said this discount was not mentioned in the power supply contract.

Meanwhile, CENECO president Roberto Montelibano explained that the offer made by KSPC was lower than that presented by the Philippine National Oil Compnay-EDC.

While PNOC-EDC's has started generating power from its geothermal plant in Barangay Mailum, Bago City, Montelibano said the supply is not enough to provide the volume that CENECO needs. He said PNOC's power generation is very low and instead of 49 megawatts, the geothermal plant only produces around 20 megawatts.

Montelibano said power shortage looms for the Visayas area and something needs to be done after CENECO's supply contract with the National Power Corp. expires in 2010. He said the power supply contract presented by the KSPC is the best option CENECO has.*NAB :)

jaywalker

September 16th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Message from Talibong1 :)
Part Four of Benjo will be released on September 23, 2007

Benjo (http://youtube.com/watch?v=aWuAZHOXBKg)

Bertday nya September 12 :lol:

:lol: mga labutaw.

BYAHILO

September 16th, 2007, 10:56 AM

JT's Manukan Grill
corner of Gilmore and Boni Serrano Sts., San Juan. The best ang chicken inasal nila dira mig. Daw sa Bacolod ka lng if ma lunch or dinner ka didto.. hehehe.. Guina kadto-an gid na namon sang una sang mga friends ko when i was still in Manila. Nice place also to meet some of your old Bacolod/Negrense folks. If you're taking naman the Ortigas Ave route, just go straight 'til Boni Serrano st. After you pass the corner of Boni Serrano and Ortigas Ave, just straight ahead pa and may makit-an ka na bridge. Paglagpas lang sang bridge, sa right side, thats JT na. Bon Apetit!!!:)

thanks! ive been craving for authentic inasal since last week. hay. damo di naga claim nga insal houses but nothing can beat the original ilonggo style. kag damo na gahambal nga ang JT namit juno.

sa mga wala pa kabalo ang JT manuka iya ina ni Joel torre.

eonynx

September 16th, 2007, 12:40 PM

ok. where's my detailed map of metro manila? kay kadto-an ko gid ni!:)
my MM map has always been helpful!

jaywalker

September 16th, 2007, 02:47 PM

thanks! ive been craving for authentic inasal since last week. hay. damo di naga claim nga insal houses but nothing can beat the original ilonggo style. kag damo na gahambal nga ang JT namit juno.

sa mga wala pa kabalo ang JT manuka iya ina ni Joel torre.

I agree.Lain gid ang taste sang mga inasal sa Bacolod especially if sa Manukan Country sa Recalamtion ka magka on.I think Aida's still the best place in Manukan country.Pero i'll try it with JT's manukan.Kinamot style man ayhan dira?

gonzahr22

September 16th, 2007, 05:43 PM

I agree.Lain gid ang taste sang mga inasal sa Bacolod especially if sa Manukan Country sa Recalamtion ka magka on.I think Aida's still the best place in Manukan country.Pero i'll try it with JT's manukan.Kinamot style man ayhan dira?

Jay, pwede gid mag kinamot..:) actually what adds to the ambience are the Bacolod and Iloilo peeps that abound the place. Syempre, kada grupo may istoryahanay gid whats on and whats not..hehehe.. plus the personal touch pa of Joel Torres' wife na grabe ang PR. Natural PR that is. Actually i took my dinner at JT before i left na. Again, bon apetit!!!

jaywalker

September 16th, 2007, 05:52 PM

Abaw ah kanami gali.Mas prefer ko daan magkinamot magkaon inasal.kay sagad to the bones gid ko iya!Just like in KFC i always kinamot gid:lol: Kabudlay magka on sang inasal nga ara pa sa tuhog tapos matindor kag kutsara pa.Tapos tani may sawsawan man sila kag garlic rice.Match ang garlic rice sa inasal.Kanami gali sang ambiance sa JT.

Meg Gonz share man abi pics sa holiday mo in Bacolod,please..:)

mozartt

September 17th, 2007, 03:47 AM

28th Masskara Festival Updates
by warren
Posted on September 17, 2007
Filed Under Festival, Bacolod

As usual every Masskara Celebration here in Bacolod, we always say that “this year’s Celebration is the most exciting one” since the people behind the festival are always on a brainstorm on how to make Masskara different and much more exciting compared to its previous celebrations.

Here are some of the updates for the 28th Masskara Festival 2007. Just follow the links.

Visayan Daily Star : The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved P4 million out of the P5 million Appropriation Ordinance requested by the Mayor as financial assistance to the Silver MassKara Festival Organization Inc. during a special session yesterday.

Preperations for the 69th Charter Anniversary : Members of the Executive Committee for the 69th Charter Anniversary of Bacolod City now gets ready for the big day of the city on October 19. The ExeCom, chaired by Councilor Greg G. Gasataya sat down for its first meeting last Wednesday.

28th Masskara Festival will focus on “Icons of Bacolod” according to Mayor Bing.

Eric Dee of Byahilo.com have a good lists of Hotels if you have plan to visit in Bacolod and enjoy this year’s Masskara Celebration.:)

mozartt

September 17th, 2007, 03:52 AM

Comply with wage hike — Zayco

By Glenrose

Negros Occidental Acting Gov. Isidro Zayco yesterday called on employers to comply with the new order that grants wage increases of from P13 to P41 to be implemented in Western Visayas.

What our people really need are living wages but some companies can not survive if such is imposed, he said. It is good that from time to time wages are increased because the prices of basic needs are also going up, he said.

Hopefully, the economy will also get better so we can also further improve the salaries of labor, Zayco said.

Labor Regional Director Aida Estabillo said the new wage hike is expected to be implemented by October.

Daily Star:)

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Monday, September 17, 2007
2007 WV Tourism Assembly slated November in Bacolod

THE 7-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly with the theme “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals” is slated from November 12-18 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

The assembly aims to highlight, promote, and showcase the diversity of the tourism attractions, services, and facilities of the different areas of Region 6. It is intended to be a colorful display of destination attractions, cultural and historical events, shopping, and investment opportunities.

Some of the highlights of the assembly are the Regional Tourism Fair and Cultural Showcase on November 12-18 at SM City Bacolod, Regional Travel Exchange on November 12-14 at Sugarland Hotel, Regional Tourism Congress on November 14 at L’Fisher Hotel, Tourism Excellence Awards on November 14 at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City, Search for Ms. WV Tourism on November 15 at the Provincial Capitol, and Regional Parade of Festivals on November 16.

The assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism 6, Bacolod City Government, Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Tourism Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental (ATONO) in cooperation with National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS), Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental (HRANO), and Women in Travel-Bacolod.

For information, the Negros Occidental Tourism Center can be reached through 433-2515 and 709-8775 or send an e-mail to tourism-negocc@yahoo.com. (Press release)

http://www2.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/17/bus/2007.wv.tourism.assembly.slated.november.in.bacolod.html

BYAHILO

September 17th, 2007, 10:39 AM

28th Masskara Festival Updates

Posted on September 17, 2007
Filed Under Festival, Bacolod

As usual every Masskara Celebration here in Bacolod, we always say that “this year’s Celebration is the most exciting one” since the people behind the festival are always on a brainstorm on how to make Masskara different and much more exciting compared to its previous celebrations.

Here are some of the updates for the 28th Masskara Festival 2007. Just follow the links.

Visayan Daily Star : The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved P4 million out of the P5 million Appropriation Ordinance requested by the Mayor as financial assistance to the Silver MassKara Festival Organization Inc. during a special session yesterday.

Preperations for the 69th Charter Anniversary : Members of the Executive Committee for the 69th Charter Anniversary of Bacolod City now gets ready for the big day of the city on October 19. The ExeCom, chaired by Councilor Greg G. Gasataya sat down for its first meeting last Wednesday.

28th Masskara Festival will focus on “Icons of Bacolod” according to Mayor Bing.

Eric Dee of Byahilo.com have a good lists of Hotels if you have plan to visit in Bacolod and enjoy this year’s Masskara Celebration.:)

^^ oi u qoute Warren. or else ul be accused of plagiarism . that article came from negros island online

Monday, September 17, 2007
2007 WV Tourism Assembly slated November in Bacolod

THE 7-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly with the theme “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals” is slated from November 12-18 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

The assembly aims to highlight, promote, and showcase the diversity of the tourism attractions, services, and facilities of the different areas of Region 6. It is intended to be a colorful display of destination attractions, cultural and historical events, shopping, and investment opportunities.

Some of the highlights of the assembly are the Regional Tourism Fair and Cultural Showcase on November 12-18 at SM City Bacolod, Regional Travel Exchange on November 12-14 at Sugarland Hotel, Regional Tourism Congress on November 14 at L’Fisher Hotel, Tourism Excellence Awards on November 14 at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City, Search for Ms. WV Tourism on November 15 at the Provincial Capitol, and Regional Parade of Festivals on November 16.

The assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism 6, Bacolod City Government, Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Tourism Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental (ATONO) in cooperation with National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS), Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occidental (HRANO), and Women in Travel-Bacolod.

For information, the Negros Occidental Tourism Center can be reached through 433-2515 and 709-8775 or send an e-mail to tourism-negocc@yahoo.com. (Press release)

http://www2.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/17/bus/2007.wv.tourism.assembly.slated.november.in.bacolod.html

yehey!!

may date na! i have finally decided, that i wont be going home this masskara, instead, i will go home on nov16 for the wvta streetdance. that i guess is far more bigger than the masskara streetdance.

habagatcentral1

September 17th, 2007, 10:42 AM

^^ Yes!!! Maayo me ara na schedule! Yahoo!

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 10:43 AM

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 10:49 AM

^^ Yes!!! Maayo me ara na schedule! Yahoo!

Tani sa December na nila ini buhaton ang WV Tourism Assembly.Indi ayhan mag agaw crowd sa Masskara festival? Mas damo gapalauli nga mga Bakasyonista sa December nga OFW.Mas nami gid ini sa December.

habagatcentral1

September 17th, 2007, 10:51 AM

^^ Ahem...what are you implying migs? :lol: Hambal ko gani sa imo puli na di sa October, wahehehe!!! But anyway, it may not steal the crowd of Masskara. What I like about the WVTA though is that it has a concept similar to Panaad, only this time this is regional-wide.

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 10:53 AM

SugarFreak

September 17th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Bacolod Cathedral (San Sebastian Cathedral)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/1088057-Cathedral_at_night-Philippi.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolodcathedralstunningnights.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2964885-Inside_the_Church-Bacolod_C.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2968717-Centennial_Belfry-Bacolod_C.jpg

wala lang
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/article_228537_09-17-2007.jpg
Unmindful of his position,
a boy takes a nap under the historic
giant bell in front of the
San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod.
(Sun.Star Bacolod/RJ Baldonaldo)

sasieboy

September 17th, 2007, 04:11 PM

^^ oi u qoute Warren. or else ul be accused of plagiarism . that article came from negros island online

Migo Eric oks lang na ah ang importante gina promote ya man ang aton nga lugar, by the way kamusta mo lang ko da kay Lagawan Tynz :)

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Hello migz Sassie, Pirmi gid ko dira gabisita sa imo site.:)

jaywalker

September 17th, 2007, 05:08 PM

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 02:38 AM

and don't forget negros day.. al Cinco de noviembre... remember remember the fifth of november....

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 02:53 AM

^^ All Negrenses should remeber that Revolution which is more of psychological warfare rather than the conventional tactics. Its unique in the Visayas. :)

Anyway, Maalaala Mo Kaya will be featuring Negros Occidental (or Bacolod) this Friday.

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 03:00 AM

^^ yeah, the typical negrense is sweet with a hint of poison when provoked...

ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 03:24 AM

i will try to watch maala ala mo kayaC:

birdfluuu

September 18th, 2007, 04:53 AM

definitely Inasal should never be missed when going to the City of Smiles, especially during the city’s Masskara Festival.:banana: :banana: :banana:

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 05:06 AM

jay manalo's the dude starring in this maalaala mo kaya episode.....about negros...

but still people watch Oro Plata Mata , makakarelate talaga kayo...

birdfluuu

September 18th, 2007, 05:06 AM

Hello migz Sassie, Pirmi gid ko dira gabisita sa imo site.:)

one of the most popular site...in the whole province kaya damu ga check didto:banana:

BYAHILO

September 18th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Migo Eric oks lang na ah ang importante gina promote ya man ang aton nga lugar, by the way kamusta mo lang ko da kay Lagawan Tynz :)

oi warren ano ka na batch sa lasalle? ari di dala ko ang usls yearbook 2003 dako dako bala haw. wala ta ka nakita.

basi dal on ko si tiny sa friday. may press preview sang Phil institute of interior designers exhibit sa paseo center. pirmi man lng kmi na diri ga kitaay kung wala ko ubra. last week upod man kmi nga duwa nag lagaw sa serendra.

^^ All Negrenses should remeber that Revolution which is more of psychological warfare rather than the conventional tactics. Its unique in the Visayas. :)

Anyway, Maalaala Mo Kaya will be featuring Negros Occidental (or Bacolod) this Friday.
as usual indi naman ko kalantaw kay may duty ako. ahehehe

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 05:56 AM

jay manalo's the dude starring in this maalaala mo kaya episode.....about negros...

but still people watch Oro Plata Mata , makakarelate talaga kayo...

^^ Abi ko si Joross Gamboa to? Anyway, it is about the life in the countryside...the lives of most of sacadas and dumaans.

Don't you think the Lopezes may be hit by this episode since it is about agrarian conflicts and reform?

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 05:59 AM

^^ paticularly since they still own haciendas in binalbagan??

no, no politician would be stupid enough to go against them,... I've gone to one hacienda to conduct an FGD, land reform is too tricky,.. too many loopholes it's very very difficult to implement...

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 06:04 AM

^^ The irony is that the president that initiated CARP was also a landlady in the name of Cojuanco-Aquino.

If you have watched the trailer of MMK, with the angle of Mount Kanlaon in the scene, can we determine the approximate location of the shooting of MMK?

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 06:07 AM

^^ I can't...., I'm not sure where that is, I'll just read the end credits...

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 06:08 AM

^^ Theory ko, somewhere northwest flank sa Kanlaon or I don't know. Maybe in Binalbagan.

kyle@1008

September 18th, 2007, 06:24 AM

mmm lopez land... how appropriate.. ^^

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 06:35 AM

^^ I can't...., I'm not sure where that is, I'll just read the end credits...

You might not see the end credits toto Kyle, wahehehe!! Kabalo mo naman kon kis-a ang shows, ginacut para accommodate more ads, wahehehe!!! Anyway, I'll be watching it. I might suggest it to my students since the hacienda system is part of our topic.

SugarFreak

September 18th, 2007, 08:51 AM

September 18, 2007
Skater Punk at SM department store (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/09/18/life/skater.punk.at.sm.department.store.html)

THEY call it Skater Punk – a look popularized by Canadian rock/punk-singer and musician Avril Lavigne with her grungy shirts, funky skirts, daddy’s ties and hip hop socks and tights. And at a time when denim is loading in lots of fashion attitude, it’s rocking the tween scene at SM.

The talk of the tweens: skater babes in all thing denim – mini to knee-length skirts, jumpers, and shorts worn with black opaque tights and knee high socks. Tees with a worn-in look, tunics with a retro feel, and denim cropped jackets with true-blue punk studs also top the style charts. Great brands to check out are Ion Girl, Mochamix, and Sassy Girl.

Complete the look with tattered denim trucker hats, faux leather cuffs with grommets, studs and spikes. Influenced by the whole skateboarding culture and bands such as blink-182, Green Day, and Offspring, tween guys are also getting some skater punk fashion action.

Join the fashion jive with denim shorts and pants worn with Dry Ice and Clip Art tees with funky band, cartoon, and rock symbol prints. Perfect the look by strategically layering tees, and wearing good old classic Converse Chuck Taylor shoes, and wearing the attitude.

SugarFreak

September 18th, 2007, 10:44 AM

September 17, 2007
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THE SHOWDOWN. Wowowee Girls, Milagring and Luningning wows the jampacked crowd of more than a thousand during their dance showdown at the activity center of Gaisano City Supermall yesterday. They each performed their trademark dances onstage while the faceless crowd cheered all the way.* (James G. Toga/NegrosDaily photo)

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Break Dancers wow audiences with their “critical” yet excellent performance during the opening of the Provincial Tourism Week at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol Monday morning. (Sun.Star Bacolod/Gil Severino)

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jaywalker

September 18th, 2007, 12:59 PM

^^ MMK topic related, i know a colleage story once featured in this TV program.:lol: Adik sa drugs before pero nangin successful sa panagbuhi.Nagmigrate na siya sa Ireland.

ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 01:44 PM

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Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, is celebrating tourism month now on the theme "Katahum sang Cadiz… Aton Tukibon," a press release from the city said.
A motorcade kicked off the celebration followed by an opening program at the Don Bernardo Benedicto Community Center participated in by the business, government and non-government sectors. A visitation of ancestral houses is set Sept. 19, along with symposium of local chief executives, legislators and stakeholders - Sept. 21; mountain trekking at Pacul falls, Brgy. Celestino Villacin - Sept. 22; and photo contest and cultural presentation with live band at the community center on Sept. 28.

Spearheading the activities is the city tourism council headed by Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. as honorary chairman, Arthur Cooper IV - chairman and Councilor Angel Joseph Consing of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on tourism, with overall coordinator and facilitator Juanily Pedrosa, the press release said. Those interested in the activities may call Tel No. 4931142, the press release added.*

ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 02:01 PM

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Guess whose this beauty? the search is on!!!!! and who will be the next masskara queen?

ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 02:06 PM

'Adventure Negros' launched
BY NIDA BUENAFE
Vice Governor Isidro Zayco urged local government units yesterday to develop their own tourism potential and make Negrenses aware of the beauty of the entire province.

During the opening of the Provincial Tourism Week celebration, Zayco said tourism development is one of the priority programs of Governor Joseph Marañon under his seven-point agenda.

He said the province is ready to provide support to LGUs that develop their tourism destinations.

Zayco stressed that tourism is a huge revenue-generating program that can provide livelihood and job opportunities for the people.

Meanwhile, in celebration of the Tourism Week, the Provincial Tourism Office launched "Adventure Negros", a program that highlights the various tourist destinations in the province.

Also given emphasis is the "Probinsiya Ko, Libuton Ko" program. Now on its second year, the program tapped the support of the education sector to bring the government closer to the people

habagatcentral1

September 18th, 2007, 02:06 PM

^^ MMK topic related, i know a colleage story once featured in this TV program.:lol: Adik sa drugs before pero nangin successful sa panagbuhi.Nagmigrate na siya sa Ireland.

If you want you can have his/her life be dramatised in MMK. I noticed that Ilonggos love to share their drama on TV, wahehehe!! :D

Anyway, basta I'll watch MMK this Friday.

sasieboy

September 18th, 2007, 02:57 PM

Hello migz Sassie, Pirmi gid ko dira gabisita sa imo site.:)

Thank you gid Migz :)

sasieboy

September 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM

BYAHILO

September 18th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Baw damo na ko di gali fans ba, sige lang mga Migz kay basi mga November kun ma okayhan akon Vacation Leave ma libot ko liwat sa Negros kag mang picture. Subong medyo sako guid that's why daw puro Tourism News kag YouTube Vids lang ang ara da.

Sa kay Migo ko Eric batch 2001 ko sa Lasal kag indi mo ko da makit-an sa damol damol na yearbook kay shy ko sa camera :)

oi block off mo nov 16 mo nga date ha.. dungan ta sa WVTA. kuhaon ko na ticket ko this weekend.

ill ask odj kung mapuli man sya. basi kitaay kmi friday sa isa ka press event.

bye all. nyt nyt

ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 04:53 PM

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ngprofflorida

September 18th, 2007, 11:58 PM

Public lands in 7 geothermal sites to be developed as ecozones

By BERNIE CAHILES–MAGKILAT

The government is expanding its economic zones particularly for power intensive industries by making use of public lands near geothermal power plants.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director-general Lilia B. De Lima said this was made possible following the recent Malacañang directive to local government units (LGUs) to develop ecozones in areas adjacent to geothermal-producing sites to enable industries in these areas to secure cheap electricity.

"We are going to run the incentives but the developers are the LGUs," De Lima said.

De Lima said these ecozones near the geothermal producing areas are ideal for power intensive companies.

These ecozones are also suited for agri-industrial projects because these are mostly located in the provinces.

Seven geothermal sites have already been declared by Malacañang as ecozones. These facilities include geothermal plant operated by Philippine National Oil Co.-Energy Development Corp. (PNOC-EDC) in Mount Apo in Kidapawan, North Cotabato; Bago City, Negros Occidental; Palinpinon in Negros Oriental; Bacon-Manito in Sorsogon, Albay; and Tongonan, Leyte.

Also covered by the Malacañang order is Chevron’s plants in Tiwi, Albay, and Makban in Laguna.

Under the directive, these zones will have an open access power scheme that will redound to lower electricity costs for locators since they can readily tap nearby geothermal power plants.

In declaring the areas adjacent to geothermal plants as ecozones, the President expressed hopes this could help address complaints from ecozone investors of the country’s high electricity rates.

"With this initiative we can help them use cheaper alternative if they build their plants near these sites. This will entail wide range of benefits for our local communities as it creates more jobs," the President said.

PNOC-EDC president Paul A. Aquino also noted that with the Malacañang declaration, which has a provision of grating substantial electric subsidy, foreign and local investors will have the best viable option to invest in the contemplated geothermal ecozones.

Next to hydro generating plants, electricity produced by geothermal plants is relatively cheaper and cleaner than fossil-fuel based plants.

ngprofflorida

September 19th, 2007, 12:44 AM

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ngprofflorida

September 19th, 2007, 04:25 AM

BACOLOD 2ND BEST POC IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Bacolod City Peace and Order Council ranked 2nd Best Peace and Order Council in the Philippines for 2005, in the highly urbanized city category. This was announced by Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno of the Department of Interior and Local Government and Chairperson of the National Peace and Order Council.
Sec. Puno, in an official communication to Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia who is also the Chairman of the City Peace and Order Council said �the exemplary performance and service delivery of Bacolod City Peace and Order Council, despite modest means, shall serve as role model and inspiration to other Peace and Order Councils.� Bacolod comes second to Makati City and shared the honor with Olongapo City.
DILG City Director Ireneo J. Asuga, Jr. said the citation is the highest accomplishment of the City Peace and Order Council under the Leonardia administration.
�We were always at the Top 5 high performing Peace and Order Council,� Leonardia said. He added that landing as the second placer together with Olongapo and being next to Makati, is an achievement for the Bacole�os, Makati being one of the country�s premier cities.� The Mayor will attend the awarding rites in Malaca�ang Palace on September 21, 2007 together with Bacolod City Police Office Director Col. Ronilo V. Quebrar and DILG Director Asuga. The country observes the National Crime Prevention Week and the awarding program will include the Presentation of the Action Agenda of the Business Sector on Crime Prevention.
DILG Director Asuga said that Impact Projects of the CPOC include �Eco-Aide Delight�, a project designed to assist scavengers and waste pickers at Bgry. Felisa, and launched a Bayanihan Savings Replication Project to teach them become self-reliant citizens. Another project implemented is �Adopt-A-Tree�at Brgy. Alangilan. Other entry projects are the creation of Student Crime Prevention Committee and holding of Family Drug Abuse Prevention Program for children with special needs in Brgy. Punta Taytay as pilot area.
Mayor Leonardia congratulated all the members of the Council: the government agencies, non-government organizations, business and private sectors, schools and the community as a whole.(SME)

Why Bacolod is your destination

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

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

Low percentage of illegal settlers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRESS RELEASE 2007 Archive

SugarFreak

September 19th, 2007, 08:08 AM

September 18, 07
`Ako'y Diva, Divah?'
Highlights MassKara Sectoral Day on Oct. 14 (http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep1807v1)

The ultimate impersonation showdown "Ako'y Diva, Divah?" of our brothers in the Gay Sector leads the highlights of MassKara Sectoral/Cultural Day on October 14, 2007, one of the calendared entertainment activities in this forthcoming 28th MassKara Festival at the BAYS Center which also includes the MassKara Videoke Challenge and the Pop Dance Group Competition.

Contestants will be coming from the various informal sector workers in the city like beauty parlor specialists/barber shop workers, small transport operators (trisikad/tricycle drivers), vendors, porters, among others.

This event of city Mayor's Sectoral Concerns Office is in partnership with GLOBE TELECOM/TM and in cooperation with PSALMSTRE, INC. - a cosmetic and nutritional company that will provide prize packages to the winners aside from major prizes coming from the organizers.

For registration and more info of the contests, please call CMO-Sectoral Concerns at tel. nos. 433-8666/434-9853, look for Jeff F. Esperanzate or Glenn More Pun-an.* (JFE)

SugarFreak

September 19th, 2007, 09:06 AM

BACOLOD,,,MY BACOLOD

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luzurriaga street, downtown,,,bandstand during masskara season

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SugarFreak

September 19th, 2007, 11:30 AM

2 big events in Bacolod this year........

:banana: BACOLOD MASSKARA FESTIVAL 2007
October 1-21
Schedule of Activities: http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

:banana: 2007 Western Visayas Tourism Assembly
November 12-18

anyone,,,what are the festivals will be perform this coming WVTA???

Yup!most likely,when is the Negros Panaad Festival?

Nice photos Sugar!

Panaad is on every month of April

jaywalker

September 19th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Cool pics Sugar! It's nice to see the faces of Bacolod's old downtown buildings.Certainly needs some facelift already.

WawaY[625]

September 19th, 2007, 09:46 PM

bacolod convention plaza is now luxor?

ngprofflorida

September 20th, 2007, 03:03 AM

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The 7-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly with the theme, “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals”, is slated on November 12–18 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

The assembly aims to highlight, promote and showcase the diversity of the tourism attractions, services and facilities of the different areas of Region VI. It is intended to be a colorful display of destination attractions, cultural and historical events, shopping and investment opportunities.

Some of the highlights of the assembly are the Regional Tourism Fair and Cultural Showcase on November 12–18 at SM City Bacolod, Regional Travel Exchange on November 12 – 14 at Sugarland Hotel, Regional Tourism Congress on November 14 at L’Fisher Hotel, Tourism Excellence Awards on November 14 at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Search for Ms. WV Tourism on November 15 at the Provincial Capitol, and Regional Parade of Festivals on November 16.

The assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism – VI, Bacolod City Government, Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Tourism Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occ. (ATONO) in cooperation with National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS), Hotel and Restaurant Association of Negros Occ. (HRANO), and Women in Travel-Bacolod.

For information, the Negros Occ. Tourism Center can be reached through 433-2515 and 709-8775 or e-mail at tourism_negocc@yahoo.com. - Press Release

SugarFreak

September 20th, 2007, 06:00 AM

;15449597']bacolod convention plaza is now luxor?

luxor place

SugarFreak

September 20th, 2007, 06:19 AM

September 19, 2007
Bacolod Could Become Boxing Mecca in WV (http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep1907s1)
By Edgar A. Cadagat

An icon in the Philippine boxing world who owns the well-known ALA Boxing stable in Cebu City and several sports leaders including Bacolod Congressman Monico O. Puentevella, unveiled a two-pronged move to promote sports in this side of the world in an unprecedented press conference Sunday, in the residence of the Bacolod congressman.

On hand during the press conference was Donnie Nietes, the World Boxing Organization's (WBO) Asia-Pacific Minimumweight champion who will fight for the world championship in Cebu on September 30. Nietes was part of the package, boxing promoter and trainor of boxing greats, Antonio "Bidoy" Aldeguer, unveiled. The BacoleÃ±o who is now Cebu-based promised that several world title fights will be held in Bacolod at the proper time and events.

Aldeguer said, the program to promote boxing in Bacolod was a great plan and he hopes to contribute his share to develop Bacolod as the center for the sports, this, considering that many boxing greats including Pancho Villa came from Negros.

Present during the press conference were boxing enthusiasts former Vice Mayor Juan Ramon "Monju" Guanzon, who also heads the Negros Amateur Boxing Association (NABA), Vic Tan and Emi Yap, an uncle of basketball player James Yap, husband of actress Kris Aquino.

Aldeguer urged those around to take up the challenge to develop and promote boxing in Bacolod City. Many boxers came from inter-city boxing tournaments, he said.

Bacolod City should have its own stable of world class boxers such as those in Bohol and in Cagayan de Oro.

Citing the September 30 boxing bout pitting several Filipino boxers against South Koreans in the Cebu Waterfront Hotel. Aldeguer said these are the kind of boxing activities which gradually pro

mote the sports in certain localities.

Aside from Nietes, rising boxing star AJ "Bazooka" Banal will fight for the vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight championship.

Government officials in Cagayan de Oro are bankrol-ling expenses for boxing specifically for promotion.

He said bigtime politicians should also come and do their share. Puentevella for his part said, he will start the Golden Gloves program with Monju Guanzon. They hope to put up training facilities later. If ever bigtime boxing bouts are held here, there are facilities such as the USLS Gym.

The three Melligen Brothers, are training in his stable in Cebu, Aldeguer said.*

SugarFreak

September 20th, 2007, 07:44 AM

September 20, 2007
MassKara streetdance contest draws 32 entries (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/20/people.htm)

More than half of all barangays in Bacolod City have expressed interest in joining the MassKara Festival streetdance competition this year, a press release from festival organizers said.

An unprecedented 32 barangays have signed up for the streetdance competition of the 28th MassKara Festival set Oct.1 to 20. "This is the biggest number of barangays ever to have been listed as entries, and I think this is an indication that the festival has grown a notch higher in maturity," festival director Eli Tajanlangit said.

Tajanlangit also said that the P4 million fund approved last week by the Sangguniang Panglunsod, will be used as assistance to 29 barangay and 11 school entries.

He clarified that the Silver MassKara Festival Organization Inc. will only act as a conduit of funds for the P4 million, which will all go to the barangays and schools. Not a centavo of this budget will go to any other festival activity, he said in a press release.

Only the first 29 barangays that have listed up are qualified for funding. To process the fund assistance, the SMFO is asking each of the 29 to submit a letter from the barangay captain requesting for the funds detailing the budget, plus a list of the names of its choreographers, trainers and dancers who will comprise their street dance entry.

To ensure that the funds are properly spent, they will be released in two tranches. The second tranche will be released after the first has been liquidated.

The festival will revolve around the theme "Icons of Bacolod." It will start Oct. 1. The streetdance and arena competition is set Oct. 18, for schools; Oct. 20, barangays; and Oct. 21, for the open category.

A civic military parade will be held Oct. 19, during the Charter Day celebration, the press release said.

Meanwhile, Mom's Radio 90.3 FM, presentor of this year's MassKara SuperMom search is inviting mothers between 21 and 40 years old, to join the contest, a press release from the station said.

Now on its 4th year, the MSM '07 will be bigger, more colorful and a level higher as it takes the "Icons of Negros" theme in its pageant day, at Gaisano City Supermall.

Interested mothers may visit Mom's Radio 90.3 FM Office, located at 3rd Floor Capitol Subdivision Building, 16th Lacson St., in Bacolod City, or call Tel. No. 434-4252.

Deadline for submission of entry form will be on Sept. 26.

Last year's winner was Cherry Ann Biaco, a guidance counselor/educator of a Bacolod university, the press release added.*

jaywalker

September 20th, 2007, 08:44 AM

^^ Any idea on the participants for the open category of the Masskara Festival? I bet we will be having one from Cebu again this year.

kyle@1008

September 20th, 2007, 08:52 AM

maybe eric can answer that, he know a lot about those things...^^

SugarFreak

September 20th, 2007, 09:05 AM

anyone can start our new thread

pls put the Bacolod City: "Home of the World Famous Masskara Festival" ....the big event is coming

jaywalker

September 20th, 2007, 09:07 AM

maybe eric can answer that, he know a lot about those things...^^

Absolutely,He knows more on Masskara Festival.Normally,1st ,2nd and 3rd placer from the baranggay and school category are invited to join the open category.

kyle@1008

September 20th, 2007, 09:09 AM

do it sugar... this will be the last post...

kyle@1008

September 20th, 2007, 09:12 AM

:lock: :lock: :lock: :lock:

this thread is

unofficially closed.....

jaywalker

September 20th, 2007, 09:15 AM

do it sugar... this will be the last post...

Yeah! This is a great timing for the Masskara Festival thread.We`will be able to promote more about Masskara festival on the next thread.:banana:

SugarFreak

September 21st, 2007, 06:41 AM

Welcome!!!
Home Of The World Most Famous MASSKARA Festival
CITY OF BACOLOD
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SSC Forum Thread#11

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SugarFreak

September 21st, 2007, 06:42 AM

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September 21st, 2007, 06:43 AM

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SugarFreak

September 21st, 2007, 06:44 AM

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SugarFreak

September 21st, 2007, 07:13 AM

the MASSKARA on a youtube

Brgy Alijis Masskara 2006 Champion
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masskara 2006 fireworks displays fronting of cityhall fountain area
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SugarFreak

September 21st, 2007, 08:25 AM

MASSKARA making contest
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jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:06 PM

Beautifully done Sugar!:banana:

28th MASSKARA FESTIVAL
October 1-21, 2007
Schedule of activities: http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:17 PM

Dad going to China
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution Wednesday authorizing Councilor Alex Paglumotan to travel to Wuhan City, China.

Paglumotan will attend the regular meeting of the executive committee of the World Professional Boxing Federation in his capacity as the first vice president of the federation, and to represent the city as vice chairman of the SP Committee on Tourism, Municipal, Local and International Cooperation.

The resolution was authored by Councilor Homer Bais. The SP also passed a resolution last week addressed to Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Li Jin Jun requesting him to facilitate the possible forging of a sisterhood relationship between the Cities of Bacolod and Wuhan for the purpose of establishing technical, cultural and sports exchanges and in promoting tourism.

This was in response to the letter received by the Committee on Tourism and Sister Cities from Wuhan Mayor Li Xianshing through David Young, WPBP president, seeking initial steps and the laying down of ground works for the establishment of a sisterhood relationship between the Cities of Bacolod and Wuhan.*CGS

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:24 PM

28th Bacolod Masskara Festival
October 1-21,2007
Schedule of Activities http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

List of some Bacolod Hotels,Tourist Inns and Pension Houses

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

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:26 PM

28th Bacolod Masskara Festival
October 1-21, 2007
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
http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:33 PM

28th Bacolod Masskara Festival
1-21 october 2007
Schedule of activities: http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

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

......in Talisay City

http://www.naturesvillageresort.net/images/naturesvillage%20map.GIF

Nature's Village Resort
Talisay Highway,Talisay City
tel. nos. (034) 4956278/4953401
http://www.naturesvillageresort.net/

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 01:40 PM

28th Masskara Festival
1-21 October 2007
Schedule of activities at http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

List of some First Class and Standard Class Hotels in Bacolod

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

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 02:45 PM

30 Visayas Journalists at PPI Civic Journalism in Bacolod

About 30 practising community journalists from the Visayas are attending the Philippine Press Institute's (PPI) "Seminar-Workshop on Civic Journalism: The Practice" slated September 25 to 28 at Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod.

Ariel Sebilleno, PPI project incharge told NDB that the participating journalists will come from various daily and weekly newspapers in Cebu, Tacloban, Bohol, Iloilo, Capiz, Leyte-Samar, and Negros Occidental and Oriental.

http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep2107v2

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 02:47 PM

Sigaboom '07 - The First SM Tribal Drumbeating Competition

SM City Bacolod is providing opportunity to drumbeaters all over Negros and neighboring islands to showcase their talents and skills with the use of drums. SigabooM 2007, the First SM City Bacolod Tribal Drumbeating Competition, will be held on October 21, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the mall's North 3A Car Park.

The contest is open to the general public and will start the preliminary screening of interested participants on Sunday, September 23, 10 a.m. at the north wing Transport Terminal of SM City Bacolod.

It will have an Open Category thus, all amateur and professional musicians, drumbeaters, and percussionists and the public are invited to join provided they meet all the requirements and adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition.

All applicants shall be responsible for their own means of transporting their group and instruments to the contest venue. Each group must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 members. Application forms for the SigabooM 2007 are now available at the Marketing Department located at the north wing Administration Office of SM City Bacolod.

Registration is free and only the designated team leader of the group shall be the authorized person to fill out the from. However, all members shall be required to sign in the registration form.*

http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep2107v4

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 02:49 PM

30 Schools List Up for Uni-Games, May Extend Deadline
By Cyrus M. Garde
Thirty schools nationwide have submitted their entries to this year's 12th University Games (UniGames) to beat the deadline last September 15, but organizers are extending it to the last minute before the holding of the sports events on October 21-28, 2007 at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod City.

Roger A. Banzuela, Uni Games Technical Committee head disclosed that only 30 member schools have submitted their entries, but they are still accepting entries up to the last minute before the tournament starts.

"It was always the habit of Filipinos to submit their entries on last minute and we are trying to be flexible with it," Banzuela said.

The list of the 30 schools will be known as what Banzuela had promised for publication.

Last year, UniGames was also held in USLS and this year will be the ninth time the school plays host to the sports competition, now acknowledged by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the only tournament among colleges and universities by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

This year's hosting was supposed to be held in La Salle-Dasmariñas, Cavite, but the change of the school's leadership prompted organizers to shift back to USLS-Bacolod, home of the UniGames, where it was founded 12 years ago by then USLS President Bro. Rolando Dizon, FSC. It went out of the school hosting only thrice. Foundation University in Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros hosted one and the rest at La Salle-Dasmariñas. Last March 19, UniGames Board Meeting held at La Salle-Green Hills decided to award again the hosting to USLS.

"It is my first impression that the hosting should still be held at USLS after UniGames secured a financial assistance from CHED, where Bro. Dizon was once the secretary, because USLS has been there when the organization was cash-strapped," said board of director Tanny Gonzales, who is known as coordinator of Nike 3-on-3. "Now it's good, it was awarded back to USLS because they really sacrificed a lot during that time," he added.

UniGames secured the P2-million financial assistance from CHED through Bro. Rolando Dizon.

Last year, at least 40 schools participated in the week-long sports hostilities.*

http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep2107s1

Xeltran

September 21st, 2007, 03:16 PM

Aww, the thread changed its title?
IMHO, the "We're More Than Just Sugar" title was more appropriate because the current title seems to concentrate on the festival only, and nothing else.
Just my two cents, though.

iloilocitykid

September 21st, 2007, 03:17 PM

^^ I believe that was the title for the last thread. New threads means new titles. This title seems more appropriate because of the coming Masskara Fest

Xeltran

September 21st, 2007, 03:20 PM

But wasn't there a poll to determine the permanent title of each thread?
For instance, isn't the Iloilo thread going to retain its title when Thread 39 comes, as decided in the poll?

iloilocitykid

September 21st, 2007, 03:23 PM

^^ I think that's when the forumers cannot agree on the thread title. I think all Bacolod forumers agree to this thread title.

kyle@1008

September 21st, 2007, 03:24 PM

^^ It's not permanent...

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 03:43 PM

^^ I think Bacolod thread 11 is just in great timing for the Maskara Festival.This is great opportunity and time to promote the festival.Let's just create and build a pre-celebration and awareness for it.This thread will help early vacation/holiday planning for those who wishes to join Bacolod's celebration of life.We can use back the old thread title after this thread.:)

28th Masskara Festival
1-21 October 2007
Schedule of activities at http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/sked.htm

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 03:59 PM

Big September Shows

Two performances by nationally -acclaimed student groups and the showing of the first Negrense independently-produced film highlight the September performing arts calendar in Bacolod City.

Ligaw-Liham, a film produced by local talents, will be shown at Robinsons Movie World on Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Its cast is led by Karylle, John Michael Lee, John Arceo and George Macainan. Ligaw-Liham, a Produksyon Tramontina, Inc./7th Film in association with Bridget Josef, was shown in the Cimemalaya Filmfest in Metro Manila in July.

Slated to stage its production is the Sining Kambayoka of Mindanao State University in Marawi City at the West Negros College Gym on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. The University of San Agustin Little Theater presented Friday and Saturday its annual laboratory works, Juan Pusong: Pusong Juan at the Negros Museum.

The USA Little Theater annual laboratory program, on its fifth year, provides Humanities and Literature students with an opportunity to present scene studies through Eksena Cinco. The scenes were inspired by a collection by Amorita Rabuco of Hiligaynon stories and folktales doe her Ph.D. book requirement.

Sining Kambayoka recently returned from a world tour in a global-linking project in 2006 which gathered 12 youth performing arts groups from eight countries for the 'Contacting the World' program - which allows theater messages to be delivered across the boundaries of culture and geography. It will stage "Broken Dreams', which it presented in that gathering in Manchester, England, which was sponsored by the Arts Council of England, the British Council and the UNESCO International Fund for the Promotion of Culture.

It later performed in Liverpool, also in England, and in Aberdeen, Scotland as well as for Filipino communities in the United Kingdom, including Wales. In all the European perfor-mances, the group received rousing feedback.

The Bacolod performance of Sining Kambayoka is a part of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Outreach ad Exchange Program with the cooperation of the Negros Cultural Foundation and West Negros College. The USA Little Theater Visayan tour, which features five tales - Juan sang Katigulangan, Tamad Nga Ba Si Juan... Pusong?, Idol, Miss Philippines and Song at Bel - is a highlight of the 42nd anniversary of the Iloilo-based group in cooperation with the program of the USA Center for Culture and the Arts.

USALT has participated in cultural presentations of the Philippine-Spain Festival and the national Heritage Month celebration, the 31st UNESCO International Theater Institute World Congress, and the national University Theater Festival, among others. It is a member of TEATROKON, the Western Visayas regional theater network and has been regularly conducting institutional and outreach workshops in acting, movements, scriptwriting, play production and poetry in motion, said Eric Divinagracia, USA culture and arts coordinator.

Ligaw-Liham is set in a small Negros town where the post office has ceased operations in the 1970s - a pre-testing era where people's lives were dependent on the postal mail. Nor, the central character, finds the letters in an old warehouse and replies to a woman's letter under the pretense that he is her husband who was working in Saigon And he starts to fall in love with her.

Ligaw-Liham is directed by Jay Abello and Manny Montelibano with Peque Gallaga providing creative consultancy. Its script is written by Jade Dionzon, Carmel Osmeña and Jet Orbida.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/September/16/feature2.htm

kyle@1008

September 21st, 2007, 04:31 PM

^^ oh cool , I'm glad the artists in negros are very active,.. I still have several famous negrense personalities I haven't featured yet.. the province has produced a lot of world class artists over the years...

jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 05:41 PM

^^ I wish i could be there to watch "Ligaw-Liham" and Peque Galaga is involved in this Negros Made Movie.Bacolodnon should watch it.Is there any advertisement for this movie in the local tv and radio stations?

BYAHILO

September 22nd, 2007, 01:42 AM

sino ara sa bacolod subong? may ipa favor ko tani.. PM lang pls.. thanks

kyle@1008

September 22nd, 2007, 02:37 AM

^^ oh btw, eric after maskarra I'm flying to Manila...

ngprofflorida

September 22nd, 2007, 02:54 AM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc255/erjaplacement/1417353641_3ecb03cbd9_m.jpgABS-CBN TV4 in Bacolod, for the second year, will be producing this year’s Search for Masskara Queen Pageant. Through this project, we will endeavor to take a different approach in the concept of the way the pageant is undertaken by bringing to light the hopes, dreams, the personal lives of each candidate to the people of Bacolod and Negros Occidental, not to mention Aklan and Roxas, by way of the various programs we produce: AMIGA, Sabado Barkada, The Morning Show and TV Patrol Negros. Thru these programs we will be able to show the true-to-life drama of the travails of the young ladies in their quest for the coveted title so that in the end, when the people come to see the Masskara Queen Coronation Night on October 17, 2007 at the La Salle Coliseum 7pm, they will see not just beautiful faces and bodies but persons, not unlike ourselves, doing their best to achieve a goal in life and truly reflect the spirit of the Masskara Festival…beauty, brains and most of all the character that best represent the festivities.

courtesy of negros island online... thanks for the update

jaywalker

September 22nd, 2007, 08:51 AM

10 MassKara bets draw cheers
BY PATRICK PANGILINAN
Sharing their thoughts on politics, culture and women's issues, the 10 finalists for the Masskara Queen 2007 drew cheers from the crowd as they interacted with the media in a one-hour presentation yesterday.

"I will promote women. Educated women with ambitions and directions," Rosario Ann Sales, a Nursing major at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod said.

Kristine Alonso, a Psychology student at the University of the Philippines-Visayas added, "(I will push for) women empowerment. Through this contest and through the Festival." La Consolacion College Tourism student Loiza Marie Tonico and Sweetie Pie Borromeo both said they will be role models "to earn more respect for our gender."

Some of the candidates, on the other hand, gave their takes on culture and character. "Tourism through cleanliness. So more people will visit Bacolod," Leslie Margaret Ong of Riverside College said. Kristina Casandra Soriano added, "This contest will develop our friendship which will bond us together to be better persons."

All the candidates said they have what it takes win the crown on coronation night at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod Coliseum on October 17. Jeffa Chavez, Patricia Marie Kinjho, and Nicole Marie Dimailig said their confidence and talents will help them earn the title. These the public will see on coronation night.*PP

Web www.visayandailystar.com

jaywalker

September 22nd, 2007, 08:52 AM

OROLA SAYSDiplomats expected at MassKara festival
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Former Bacolod Rep. John Orola said diplomats from the various embassies in Manila are among the expected guests of the city during the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City.

He said they are also expecting other groups from the U.S. and Japan to witness the festival.

Orola, who is currently the special tourism envoy of the Department of Tourism to China, Japan and Korea, said he, together with Mayor Evelio Leonardia and City Tourism Imogene Kanaan, are coming up with a list of promotional projects they will implement in order to promote the city to local and foreign tourists.

When it comes to promotion, MassKara is the best agent, he said, adding that even the DOT is using the MassKara logo and event to invite travelers to visit the country. Orola said "We can make Bacolod just like Singapore, which does not have so much natural resources, but was able to put up big projects that helped promote tourism as an industry. He said Singapore has developed its manmade resources and its people.

Orola said they hope to make Bacolod a destination for foreign travelers, retirees, and Filipinos who live abroad and want to come home for good, or just for the holidays.

"We are also proposing to develop the skills of our people working in the hospitality industry because there is a greater demand for them abroad especially in hotels and restaurants," he said. A training program can be set for them in cooperation with the private sector, he added.

Orola said they will revive the slogan conceptualized by the Mayor which is, "A Tourist is a Friend." He said they are coming up with another program together with the Mayor's Office and will have an initial talk on tourism investment. "If we are targeting local and foreign tourists, we should also look at the accommodation facilities available and prepare our people to receive visitors," he said.*CGS

Web www.visayandailystar.com

SugarFreak

September 22nd, 2007, 09:29 AM

Capitol Lagoon Park
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/964532062_fab6b92ebc_b.jpg
(courtesy by DJAryan)

New Bacolod-Silay Airport
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/DSC02210.jpg
(courtesy by Juicyjude)

Teleperformance
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/ggtter.jpg
(courtesy by Ggetter)

Goldenfield
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/nightlife_goldefieldrestaurantsbaco.jpg

SugarFreak

September 22nd, 2007, 09:32 AM

Riverside Hospital
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/riverside_hospitalsouthwingnightbac.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/riverside_hospitalnightbacolod.jpg

Lagoon Park
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolod_parkcapitollagoonschrismas0.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/whattodo_capitollagoonnight.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/wheretosparetime_lagoonnightbacolod.jpg

BYAHILO

September 22nd, 2007, 10:35 AM

^^ oh btw, eric after maskarra I'm flying to Manila...

great. lagaw naman ta di.

ofw_cebu

September 22nd, 2007, 11:31 AM

nice pics.....hi guys, any of you knew where villa angela is located? malapit daw sa airport?

SugarFreak

September 22nd, 2007, 11:41 AM

nice pics.....hi guys, any of you knew where villa angela is located? malapit daw sa airport?

are you asking a subdivision or arcade center? if an arcade sa east complex, brgy villamonte, bacolod...at the corner streets beside east block IT park or across the lopues east center...malayo yan sa airport

SugarFreak

September 22nd, 2007, 12:12 PM

more Masskara on videos w/ a related festivals:

alijis masskara 2005 dancers
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(courtesy by amie102)

what can you says?
wT1IvazlIlw
(courtesy by mikevarca)

X_p70zcGv1E
(courtesy by mota999)

related
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(courtesy by mishiru)

2Y24AfUwinM
(courtesy by harzie)

the MASSKARA on a youtube

Brgy Alijis Masskara 2006 Champion
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masskara 2006 fireworks displays fronting of cityhall fountain area
(courtesy by www.negrosislandonline.com of Sasieboy)
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ofw_cebu

September 22nd, 2007, 12:27 PM

i think it's the subdivision, kasi kaibigan ko, may lot daw siya dun and he is asking kung if the place has the potential in terms of investment kasi ibebenta ata nya ang lupa nila dun sa subdivision....thanks sa response...

habagatcentral1

September 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM

uM4nwJ87Img

Maalaala Mo Kaya was aired last Friday. The title was "Sako", and is the story of the sacada's (sugar workers) hardships in the hacienda in the countryside of Negros Occidental. A problem that still persists up to this day.

Shot in Negros Occidental.

AihgxAnIEcs

jaywalker

September 22nd, 2007, 02:03 PM

^^ Hey Eric! Do you have a copy of the streetdance parade music for this year's Masskara Festival?

birdfluuu

September 23rd, 2007, 01:43 AM

Electric co-op’s supply contract with power plant opposed

The Philippine Star

BACOLOD CITY – With Negros Occidental positioning itself as a pilot area in the country for renewable energies, consumers of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) are up in arms against a supply contract entered into by the utility firm with a coal-fired power supplier.

Ceneco, which supplies electricity to Bacolod, Talisay, Murcia, Bago, Silay and Don Salvador Benedicto, are embroiled in a controversy over a contract with KEPCO-Salcon Power Corp. to supply power beyond 2010.

The contract, however, is being opposed by its consumers and cause-oriented groups before the Energy Regulatory Commission which will have to approve it. The oppositors are questioning the alleged preferential treatment given by Ceneco to KEPCO.

The 10-year contract stipulates that Ceneco will purchase 40 megawatts from KEPCO at P4.30 per kilowatt-hour starting year 2011 after its supply contract with the National Power Corp. expires in 2010.

KEPCO will generate power from the 200 MW coal-fired power plant it will build in Naga, Cebu.

Ceneco president Roberto Montelibano said the coop, which has a current peak load requirement of 105 MW, has “no choice” but to sign up with KEPCO because no other power supplier has committed to provide for its base load requirement after 2010.

Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corp., on the other hand, clarified that it started negotiating with electric cooperatives in the province since 1995, with focus on Ceneco.

PNOC-EDC, which operates the Northern Negros Geothermal Power Plant, maintained that the company remains committed to its object of supply the power demand of the province.

NNGPP is the country’s first merchant plant.

PNOC-EDC claimed that it offered Ceneco a 20 percent discount in its proposed electricity price December 2005 to make it more or less comparable with the NPC rates. If we are to assess the true cost of power, we can look at the NPC application of P5.1658 with ERC in 2004, the statement said. However, there was no reply from Ceneco, the company also said.

Since they were not able to forge an agreement with Ceneco and other Negros cooperatives, PNOC-EDC said they allocated the NNGP supply to the Iloilo Electric Cooperative I and the Visayas Electric Cooperative. – Antonietta Lopez

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 02:51 AM

lets continue to talk our masskara festival

iloilocitykid

September 23rd, 2007, 03:06 AM

Mga Bacolod dudes. Kita lang ni maka inchindi!
Benjo Ang Pagsalakay (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ng5iMon-wjY)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :lol: :lol: :lol:

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 03:19 AM

Sta. Fe Resort
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The oldest and the most experienced when it comes to swimming pool business, The Sta. Fe Resort. Located at 50 Burgos Street, Bacolod City and managed by an energetic and beautiful Ms. Ma. Paz “Binky” Gamboa. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes travel time from the heart of the City and very accessible to public and private land transportation.

The resort have three swimming pools to offer, pool for kids also known as kiddie pool in where children can slide from the snout of a gigantic elepahant, they also have pool for people who would like to experience swimming in a 12 ft. deep water and lastly the new olympic sized swimming pool open for people who want to career their swimming talent.

Sta. Fe is not just a mere resort, they also have a mini zoo in where you can take a glimpse to the endangered but yet still dangerous the Philippine Crocodile and other rare animals. For people who love sports, the resort also have basketball court, bowling lanes, shooting range, etc.

Sta. Fe also have a cafeteria known as the Crocodile Haven where you can enjoy eating at the same time relaxing and rooms for rent for people who wanted an overnight stay.
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ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 03:49 AM

QUICKSTAT on NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
April 2007

A monthly update of NSO's most requested statistics

INDICATOR REFERENCE PERIOD and DATA
PRICES (2000=100)
2006 Mar 2007 Feb 2007 Mar 2006
Consumer Price Index (1994=100) 129.00 129.60 129.70 128.20
Inflation rate 4.80 1.10 1.20 6.20
Purchasing power of the peso 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.78
PRIVATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(Floor area in square meters; value in P1,000) 2005 3rd Qtr
2006 2nd Qtr
2006 1st Qtr
2006
Total number of buildings 3,273 489 496 534
Total floor area (square meter) 399,960 126,805 67,739 87,552
Value (P'000) 2,395,941 1,112,617 471,716 507,393
Residential (number) 2,244 355 366 376
Total floor area (square meter) 216,010 39,954 44,686 48,259
Value (P'000) 1,321,560 285,985 313,075 314,483
Nonresidential (number) 349 77 66 49
Total floor area (square meter) 163,877 84,756 20,960 37,377
Value (P'000

QUICKSTAT on NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
April 2007

A monthly update of NSO's most requested statistics

INDICATOR REFERENCE PERIOD and DATA
PRICES (2000=100)
2006 Mar 2007 Feb 2007 Mar 2006
Consumer Price Index (1994=100) 129.00 129.60 129.70 128.20
Inflation rate 4.80 1.10 1.20 6.20
Purchasing power of the peso 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.78
PRIVATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(Floor area in square meters; value in P1,000) 2005 3rd Qtr
2006 2nd Qtr
2006 1st Qtr
2006

Again as of April 2007 Negros is the most numbered building in the region. and lowest inflation rate. souce nso.provincial quick stat.

Bo B

September 23rd, 2007, 06:37 AM

gonzahr22

September 23rd, 2007, 08:03 AM

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 11:09 AM

they goes with the building permit or new construction all over negros. just check the nso philippines. 489 and 496 thats a new figures for april and march 2007

jaywalker

September 23rd, 2007, 11:26 AM

^^ Building figures could be mixed numbers of residential and commercial.

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 11:43 AM

^^ Building figures could be mixed numbers of residential and commercial.

they separate, they do residential permit for construction

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 11:51 AM

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Calling all adobo cook experts and aficionados out there, we have good news for you! The City of Silay will have a culinary competition called Adobo: A Culinary Tradition 1st National Adobo Challenge.

The contest is inline with the Sinco de Noviembre celebration and organized by The Negros Cultural Foundation Inc. which will kicks off on November 9 to 11, 2007.

Students and amateur cooks will send their original entries, and winning recipes will be published in a cookbook. Professional chefs will also be invited to demonstrate their expertise, the press release said. Other activities are fund-raiser opening cocktail and dinner, street party, food and crafts fair, organic market, lounge party, food trips around the towns, heritage tours, exhibits, and a play.
SOURCE:negrosonline

jay missed ta naman ang pagkaon sa negros, gin gutom naman ako....

eonynx

September 23rd, 2007, 11:52 AM

NGP, just what kind of buildings are these? Regarding inflation, it is good that it is low, however, it could also mean that there wasn't enough demand for goods to drive the prices upwards to begin with.

anyway you look at it, a low inflation rate is good because it increases the purchasing power of the average consumer!:cheers:

ngprofflorida

September 23rd, 2007, 12:22 PM

anyway you look at it, a low inflation rate is good because it increases the purchasing power of the average consumer!:cheers:

yeah thats good a good news to the province of negros:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

Bo B

September 23rd, 2007, 12:37 PM

^^ Does it necessarily have to have a great demand for goods to zoom the inflation upwards? What about the competition? Isn't it that businesses tend to lower the prices of goods if competition abounds? I think inflation data is not all but the demand for goods. Just asking. :)

No matter how much competition you have, prices will still go up if the supply couldn't cope with the demand. A little inflation without monopoly is a good sign of progress in my opinion. Try to compare the prices of land in Iloilo as compared with its equivalent in Bacolod.

iloilocitykid

September 23rd, 2007, 01:20 PM

^^ Iloilo has higher prices than Bacolod?

jaywalker

September 23rd, 2007, 02:09 PM

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September 23rd, 2007, 02:23 PM

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SugarFreak

September 23rd, 2007, 03:07 PM

The 10 candidates for MassKara Queen. (Sun.Star Bacolod/Jerome S. Galunan)
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SugarFreak

September 23rd, 2007, 03:39 PM

September 21, 2007
The Battle of the Malls (http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep2107c4)

WHO IS THE BEST OF THEM ALL? Almost all the giant malls have already established branches in Bacolod City, which are Shoemart, Robinsons, Gaisano and not to be underestimated Lopue's. As one can see, the malls are engaged in what we would say is a friendly competition to draw in shoppers. Friendly, because, it clearly appears there have been no effort to downgrade one or the other.

Of course, lately, there appears to be activities which are intended to attract buyers and promenaders to their places. One very palpable tactic all adopt is to bring in well-known groups and personalities from the movie world, and performing arts who are guaranteed crowd drawers.

There are furthermore, varied activities, many of the giant malls sponsor to entertain crowds.

Shoemart, for one, has sponsored photo exhibits and has been innovative in so many activities. It also has very effective PR department informing the media what its activities are. It usually holds activities in its Events Center in the north wing portion of the mall. Among the activities which it has sponsored are the PAL photo exhibits, the very interesting "War of Our Fathers" sponsored by the Philippine Veterans' Bank (PVB), and such activities as book distribution.

On our part, we always find Robinsons houseware department where they sell garden accessories and fertilizers including seedlings as something interesting, as we do gardening.

Insofar as our grocery needs our concerned, though, we cannot do otherwise, but shop near our place of residence where Lopue's is located which is in the east area of the city. Lopue's East has its own guaranteed customers as it is located in an area where there are housing subdivisions up to Granada Village. Going south in the Circumferential Road area are also numerous subdivisions.

MALLING. For malling purposes, however, Shoemart is the best because it is expensive and with two wings. Whiling one's time away especially when it is too hot outside or when it rains, Shoemart allows one to stretch his legs and do some walking. One can also while his time away as its Super Market section which has plenty of commodities for sale. Shoemart, too, is very accessible as it is only one ride away.

Of course, nothing is cheap or cheaper nowadays and goods for sale inside the malls could relatively cost higher compared to those outside. But since the malls are one-stop shops, convenience here is the name of the game.

Also, dining in its restaurants is more expensive but again more convenient and expedient for those with money.

But one could look out for bargain sales in the malls where goods could sell cheaper.

Insofar as the coffeeshops are concerned, for ordinary promenaders, these are, of course, a little bit expensive than say, having one's coffee outside.

All things being equal, malls have and are serving their purpose.*

BYAHILO

September 24th, 2007, 01:28 AM

^^ Hey Eric! Do you have a copy of the streetdance parade music for this year's Masskara Festival?

im still waiting for my copy ipadala.. pero according to my alijis insiders, may kanta na kuno subong.

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 03:25 AM

Everything is cheap in Negros, they have their own power source. thats why call centers are willing to relocate in Negros because of stable power supply.

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 03:27 AM

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Manokan Relaunch
Posted on September 24, 2007
Filed Under Bacolod | source: negros online

To restore its lost glory, the City Government of Bacolod will assist Manokan Country to reclaim its throne as the famous Chicken Inasal Destination in the country.

It is really evident that at this moment Manokan is really left behind if you compare it to Mang Inasal and Chicken Deli although they serve common product which is Chicken Inasal but when it comes to service and sanitation, Manokan will lose in the competition.

That’s why the city government will gather the 22 stall owners and will be given a seminar about food service, handling, and market positioning.

This year’s Masskara Festival theme is “Celebrating the icons of Bacolod” and Manokan is one of the Icons

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 03:33 AM

No matter how much competition you have, prices will still go up if the supply couldn't cope with the demand. A little inflation without monopoly is a good sign of progress in my opinion. Try to compare the prices of land in Iloilo as compared with its equivalent in Bacolod.

inflation is so low because the cost of doing business is low, the city and provincial governments are giving tax breaks to investors, and basic services (power and water) is fairly cheap, since it's sourced within the island. Transpo is also cheap, due to well maintained infras ( no tolls either)..that's just it :colgate:

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 04:46 AM

^^ Low inflation rate is an indication of progressive local economy.Good for businesses, for consumers and one of the factors that makes attractive to investors to pour thier money.

Ngprofflorida i coudn't see your photos.

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 05:19 AM

Monday, September 24, 2007
Manokan Country to be reinvented

THREE leading entrepreneurs will conduct a seminar on food service, handling, and market positioning for 22 stall owners of Manokan Country on Tuesday at Aboys Restaurant, Bacolod City.

The seminar, which is part of the City Government’s program to relaunch Manokan Country as an icon of Bacolod in connection with the 28th MassKara Festival, will have Association of Negros Producers former presidents Millie Kilayko and Ina Gaston and restaurateur Nestor Aboy Evaristo as resource speakers.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia, in a recent meeting initiated by the Silver MassKara Festival Organization with the stall owners, stressed his administrations plan to revive the Manokan Country, which made Bacolod famous in the country.

“I have a sentimental attachment to this place,” the mayor said, adding that he was the tourism officer who, along with former Mayor Jose Montalbo, pushed for the transfer of all chicken inasal vendors in one place.

There were strong opposition but eventually the stall owners realized the benefits of branding, Leonardia added.

However, stall owners became complacent and never attempted to reinvent to keep up with competition, he said.

It is also sad to note that while the idea of a Manokan Country has been replicated all over the country, the original lost its former glory, he added.

Worse, the stall owners put up walls dividing them, hence, losing the airy atmosphere, he noted.

The mayor said Manokan Country in its present state can no longer attract tourists and even locals for sanitation and security reasons.

This will have to change and it would require the cooperation of all stall owners, Leonardia stressed.

To start this transformation, the mayor ordered the immediate cleanup of the areas surrounding the Manokan Country. He also instructed the City Engineers Office to repair the drainage system and the street lights.

The Bacolod Police, through BAC-UP Precinct 1, was also asked to increase its visibility in the area.

For its part, the Manokan Country Association led by president Marites Lamier agreed to dismantle structures dividing their stalls. They also expressed gratitude for the attention given to them by the City Government.

The Manokan Country will be a major venue for this year’s festival. Concerts and special events will be held at the area.

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Monday, September 24, 2007
‘Broken Dreams’ at WNC Monday night

The Sining Kambayoka Ensemble (SKE), the multi-awarded theater company of the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, will present “Broken Dreams” at West Negros College Gym in Bacolod, 7 p.m. Monday night.

SKE was one of the 12 companies selected from eight different countries around the world to take part in Contacting the World (CTW) 2006.

CTW is a unique theater project linking young people’s theater groups from around the world in the spirit of creating theater across boundaries of geography and culture.

All 12 participants collaborated with each other and performed showcases in Manchester.

The project was jointly presented by the Arts Council of England, British Council, and Unesco’s International Fund for the Promotion of Culture.

The event took place from July 17-24, 2006 in Manchester and the SKE and their production “Broken Dreams” was the official representative/entry of the Philippines.

After the very successful turn-out of SKE’s participation in Manchester, the group continued to represent the country in the Liverpool International Street Theater Festival and the Aberdeem International Theater Festival in Aberdeen, Scotland.

In both festivals, SKE received rousing feedbacks from the varied audiences. SKE also performed for the Filipino communities in London and Wales who also gave them “thumbs up” for giving pride and honor to the Filipino culture and the country as well.

This presentation is a project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Outreach and Exchange Program in cooperation with the Negros Cultural Foundation and WNC. (Press release)

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 06:23 AM

I applause for this people who brings back the life of "THe Manokan Country".Some of the stall is already struggling for business except for some who have "suki".As we all know this place give ideas to some other enterprenuers to set up Chicken Inasal Restos.This is the birth place of the real Bacolod Chicken Inasal where Bacolod also known for.

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Luxur Plaza declared special economic zone

Luxur Plaza IT Centre, the site of Teleperformance at the old Bacolod Convention Plaza Hotel, has been declared the fifth special economic zone in Bacolod City, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue said yesterday.

The other special economic zones in Bacolod are East Block IT Centre and Bacolod IT Park, both declared as IT parks. East Block is being occupied by First International Document Masters Inc. and Intervoice Technologies Inc., an in-sourcing company.

The two others are Robinsons Cybergate Center occupied by Teletech and Monfort IT Centre occupied by Focus Pacific Communications.

Batapa-Sigue said she recently received a copy of Proclamation No. 1316 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, creating and designating Luxur Plaza IT Centre as information technology center, based on Republic Act 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 as amended by Republic Act 8748.

The site is owned and managed by Luxur Realty Corp. headed by Rafael Lizares.

Batapa-Sigue said the Sangguniang Panlungsod already passed a resolution endorsing to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority a build-to-suit location to be known as One Sanparq, the site of Convergys, which is set to open in the first quarter of 2008.

IT locators situated in special economic zones can avail of national tax incentives, including income tax holiday and the option to pay a special five percent tax on gross income earned, in lieu of all national and local taxes, except real property taxes on land owned by developers after the income tax holiday period.

Also, they are exempted from payment of import duties and taxes on imported machinery and equipment and raw materials and can avail additional deduction equivalent to 50 percent of training expenses, chargeable against the three percent share of the national government in the special five percent tax on gross income.

The government also allows permanent resident status for foreign investors with initial investments of $150,000.00 or more, employment of non-resident aliens required in their operations other incentives, as may be determined by the PEZA Board.*NLG

Web www.visayandailystar.com

blueguy

September 24th, 2007, 09:23 AM

Kaon ta....

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birdfluuu

September 24th, 2007, 09:51 AM

Kaon ta....

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Meat is a good source of protein and vitamins and minerals:cheers: parang nilagang ostrich^^

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 10:27 AM

but this is one of the best...

the talisay-silay highway is the one which coonects bacolod to silay and to the new bacolod-silay airport... the highway stretches for more than an hour, it's not only wide and smooth, but it's actually very beautiful and scenic, tried to take as much pic as possible, since the landscaping varies...

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just reposting

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 10:28 AM

this is the last stretch...

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SugarFreak

September 24th, 2007, 10:56 AM

I congratulate Bacolod for having been adjudged the second best Peace and Order Council in the country, after Makati. The Peace and Order Council started in Bacolod and was copied all over. It was then Police chief Arcadio Lozada who first organized the first Peace and Order Council more than 40 years ago in mid 1960s. in 2004 nominated as one of the Top 5 Finalists

Bacolod POC 2nd nationwide (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/19/police.htm)
Bacolod City was adjudged second to Makati in the Best Peace and Order Council in the Philippines for 2005, in the highly urbanized city category.

This was announced by Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, chairperson of the National Peace and Order Council, in a letter to Mayor Evelio Leonardia, chairman of the Bacolod City Peace and Order Council.

The award cited "the exemplary performance and service delivery of Bacolod City Peace and Order Council, despite modest means."

Puno said the awardees shall serve as role models and inspiration to other Peace and Order Councils. Bacolod shared the honor with Olongapo City.

The selection of the Best POC was based on the exemplary performance demonstrated by the Council in coordinating the accomplishment of programs and projects on peace, law and order, public safety and security.

Puno also invited Leonardia to attend the awarding rites in Malacañang Palace on Friday. Leonardia will receive the award from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo together with Bacolod City Police Office Director Ronilo Quebrar and local DILG director Ireneo Asuga Jr.

Meanwhile, a press release from the city quoted Asuga was saying that the citation is the highest accomplishment of the City Peace and Order Council under the Leonardia administration.

Bacolod had previously been only among the Top 5.

Leonardia said landing the second place, and being next to Makati, is an achievement for Bacoleños, Makati being one of the country's premier cities, the press release said.

Meanwhile, the country observes the National Crime Prevention Week and the awarding program will include the Presentation of the Action Agenda of the Business Sector on Crime Prevention.

Asuga said that Impact Projects of the CPOC include "Eco-Aide Delight", a project designed to assist scavengers and waste pickers in Bgry. Felisa, and launched a Bayanihan Savings Replication Project to teach them to become self-reliant citizens.

Another project implemented is "Adopt-A-Tree" in Brgy. Alangilan. Other entry projects are the creation of Student Crime Prevention Committee and holding of Family Drug Abuse Prevention Program for children with special needs in Brgy. Punta Taytay as pilot area, the press release added.*

Farirah

September 24th, 2007, 12:20 PM

I can see two lane roads on the pics posted above, but oohhh, very paved at all. Paved roads are the 1st sign of progress of a city, and the 1st time visitor will truly a long-lasting impression out of it.

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 12:22 PM

^^ oh it's very long lasting, that highway was constructed during the 70's

Farirah

September 24th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Truly impressive at all! If that so, no doubt then that the roads out there are one of the best roads in the Philippines ever constructed.

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 01:50 PM

^^ I'm glad you think so....

the highway actually was controversial, during that time, the planners were planning to demolish several ancestral houses in silay to make way for it. (It was the early 70's and people were not too keen on heritage preservation during those days),.. but the old families of silay protested and thus the highway stopped in the downtown area...therefore preserving a cultural icon for future generations...

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 02:08 PM

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As the country is celebrating Tourism Month and the province observed Tourism Week which ended yesterday, we rediscover that Negros is blessed with natural resources and attractions that beckon those who appreciate Nature and the environment.

From the summit of majestic Mt. Kanlaon, down to the rolling hills and the remaining verdant forests of the sprawling park beneath it, to the cascading waterfalls, the verdant canefields near the rustling rivers rushing to the sea, Negros is a giant canvas of God's masterpiece that reminds us we are stewards of these priceless natural gifts. Because of these blessings, others from far and near come to experience the fun and adventure in the mountains, caves and long stretches of fine beaches, many of which have remained pristine.

And adding a dose of long-lasting measure is the discovery of the culture and the friendship of the Negrenses, the hospitality often unmatched as reflected in the parting thoughts of a recent visitor from the Middle East, who said he will share the good word about the island and its people so that more of his friends will come and promised to return and stay longer.

On this page are some of the scenes - mostly from the southern towns - that have made Negros Occidental one of the major eco-tourism destinations in the country, particularly with the thrust of the national government in making the central part of the country the tourism belt on this side of the world.

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Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines Saturday, September 22, 2007

OPINIONS
From the Editor
Come to think of it
FLIPSIDE
Orient Express
The Spy in the Sandwich

Tourism Week FEATURES
JACK & JILL SCHOOL'S
Paper Dolls
Tourism Week
TOURISM WEEK
FOCUS: NEGROS ATTRACTIONS
Nature RediscovereD

The week just past focused on the attractions of Negros Occidental - from natural to human resources - as it celebrated the Provincial Tourism Week with the cooperation of the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental. The activities were spearheaded by the Provincial Government through the Provincial Tourism Office led by Jennylind Cordero. The celebration, with the theme: 'Tourism Opens Doors for Women'", calendared various activities which also involved multi-sectoral participation, including the youth.

It kicked off with a motorcade and float competition won by Silay City with the Pulupandan and Valladolid entries as runners-up. Towns and cities in the province set up food booth exhibits and a display of photos showcasing their respective attractions.

Also held were a teachers' forum and competitions as well as the First Tourism Adventure Challenge held Friday and Saturday held in La Castellana and Moises Padilla. The challenge involved three members per team which combined skills in, among others, river trekking, swimming and water tubing.

Joe Role Alingasa of San Carlos City topped the tour guiding competition, where entries did role playing on stage simulating their procedures while showing visitors in areas within the boundaries of their town or city. Janella Yuen Sagal of Escalante was adjudged second while Gerle Sulmaca of Silay City placed third.

Tourism quizzes were held in all levels with Anthony Gran Jr. of Himamaylan, Paul Arvin Desamparado of Pulupandan and Marc Daniel Meletindo of San Enrique winning first to third respectively, in the primary level; and Richa Jelo Rodillado of Sagay City, Reilan de Padua of Escalante and Ma. Giedgnah Subong of Murcia dominating the elementary division.

Topping the high school essay writing competition were Venice Marie Anlleza of Sagay City, first; Katherine Cabig of E.B. Magalona, second; and Juliet Clarisse Baylon of Pulupandan, third. .

birdfluuu

September 24th, 2007, 02:38 PM

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Wow one of the most beautifull highway in the whole Philippines today! Great pictures, very clear,Thanks for sharing.:dance: :dance: :dance: :banana:

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 02:49 PM

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 02:54 PM

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Truly impressive at all! If that so, no doubt then that the roads out there are one of the best roads in the Philippines ever constructed.

showed Negros economy is in progress

habagatcentral1

September 24th, 2007, 02:57 PM

I would just like to express my opinion regarding economic prosperity in Negros.

I would really say there is prosperity with progress when Negros Occidental would diversify and focus on other industries other than sugar. When the sacadas themselves have already that decent living. I like to hear good news coming from Bacolod...that "Tiempo Muerto" is a thing of a past. I like to hear that hacenderos would be fair enough for their workers. I like to hear that the agrarian reform is successful in this area. I like to hear that the discrepancy between the rich and the poor would gradually be minimized. I like to see what I saw when Pope John Paul II visited Bacolod in 1981...both the rich and the poor, united in one stand...which is the message of Bacolod's Masskara "Sige Lang Sige Pa Bacolod Bato kita!"

I want to go beyond the roads and go to the sugarcane fields and ask the farmers if they felt progress, and say "yes". I've been wanting to see the face behind those smiling masks...those smiles that enjoy the beat of the music and neverminded the searing heat.

I'm no contravida of Bacolod as some of my relatives are sacadas themselves. Here is what they wish for Negros Occidental and Bacolod.

IMO, true prosperity starts at the countryside. Its good to hear Bacolod is starting to diversify and create its new middle class and more jobs for their pumuluyo. We have to be genuine with our intentions in agrarian reform and programs that are pro-farmer, pro-people, pro-businessmen.

In this, the true meaning of progress and prosperity would be felt by every Negrosanon. Just my five hundred pesos worth. :2cents:

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 02:57 PM

^^ thanks for the compliments

but the pictures don't do justice to it though,.... the glass in the van was tinted, so it comes out pinkish,.... the real thing is far more beautiful, imagine green grass and trees.... I wasn't able to capture the very scenic route this highway passes by.... classy subdivisons, haciendas and the like...:colgate:

Congratulations you made negros a proud province... your the best:cheers: :cheers: the highest numbered building constructed and private residential in the region and lowest inflation rate. source: nso philippines dated april 2007

kyle@1008

September 24th, 2007, 03:02 PM

birdfluuu

September 24th, 2007, 04:59 PM

showed Negros economy is in progress

Negros occidental starts coming to life. The Downtown, however, one would find the modern edifices and commercial establishments, like one of the biggest Robinsons shopping mall in the Visayas plus a good number of hotels that boosts Bacolod’s reputation as a prime tourism and convention destination in the region.:dance: :dance: :banana:

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 05:53 PM

Great Shots Kyle! Good Job!:applause:

This roads proved thier toughness as time goes by.Look at those huge truck with full loads of sugarcane.

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 05:57 PM

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 06:13 PM

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Whispering Palms Island Resort
Posted on September 2, 2007
Filed Under San Carlos, Resorts, Negros Occidental |
source: negros online

Whispering Palms Island Resort is located at Sitio Pitogo, Baranggay San Juan, Sipaway Island in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. It is a two hours ride from Bacolod City via the Don Salvador Benedicto route and four hours ride from Dumaguete City.

This white sand beach resort has a lot to offer to its guests, aside from its beautiful and crystal blue waters, Whispering Palms also have a number of facilities like the extra large chessboard, swimming pool, the Divecenter, Karaoke Bar, Adventure Playground, Mini Zoo and the Philippine tailored Pavillon that surely its visitor will enjoy.

The first time he set foot on this part of Sipaway Island in the 80’s, Detlev Bilan heard something that has since lingered in his mind like a pleasant memory. It was a soft voice, from the sky. When he looked up, he realized it was just the tall palm trees, whispering as the winds blew. - Whispering Palms

jaywalker

September 24th, 2007, 06:24 PM

MassKara Fantasy Costume and Headdress Tilt Opens

The Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc. is inviting all student designers, fashion and costume designers, mask and headdress makers, hair and make-up artists to join the upcoming Fantasy Costume and Headdress competition to be held along Lacson Street on October 20, 8:00 PM

The Fantasy Costume Parade will be one of the highlights of the 28th MassKara Festival evening festivities with live band music and street dancing along Lacson Street.

This year's competition theme is "Night Fantastik" where artists and designers are free to visualize and present their talents in creating Fantasy costumes or headdresses that glitter, glow, shine or light the night in tune to the first Electric MassKara celebration.

"Bacolod's annual celebration of the MassKara festival always brings out the best in our visual artists and designers in the field of dance and choreography, the craft of mask making and the art of costume design. This is the best time of the year for our Filipino talents to showcase their craftsmanship through the visual impact of the costume and join the fashion parade," event coordinator Bamboo Tonogbanua said.

"This competition is open to out-of-town artists and designers and we are hoping to see more of our best local and national talents joining this event," he added.

Prizes and special awards for Best Costume and Headdress Designer will be based on relevance to the theme, visual impact and presentation, wearability and craftsmanship presented during the evening competition.

Entry forms are available at the MassKara Office at the Tourism Office Center along San Juan street and Sweet Greens along Lacson street.*

http://www.negrosdaily.com/sep2407v1

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 09:12 PM

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A Model of Growth

First-time visitors in Kabankalan City are usually impressed to see the rapid developments in this formerly bustling municipality now transformed into an even more vibrant gateway in southern Negros .

The steady growth of Kabankalan City has been significant in many respects –economy, education, industries, transportation and local governance.

An impressive landmark to all these developments, now a tourist attraction in the city, is the imposing new city hall. It is a clear indication that areas in southern Negros are keeping themselves very competitive amid an economy undergoing the tests of political instability and discouraging trends in global and national business.

Just like any city or municipality in southern Negros , Kabankalan has its share of various problems to contend with. But under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Pedro “Bebing” Zayco, Jr., those problems are promptly addressed to with the way the local leadership, civic organizations and non-governmental organizations are sharing resources and expertise for their city to etch its mark in the efforts toward a better quality of life.

Kabankalan has now become a shining example of how countryside development has been translated from the semantic of planners to a functional reality – the city is now a model of growth, serving as an inspiration for other southern communities to also push for excellence.

ngprofflorida

September 24th, 2007, 09:28 PM

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Donated by the Lizares Family and it was the first seminary School in the Province of Negros Occidental. This Medival designed Church is located at corner Lacson - Lizares Extension in Bacolod City

habagatcentral1

September 25th, 2007, 02:54 AM

We are getting there Bernie.Good things are really happening around the province at the moment.:)

And also, I am praying and hoping that our insurgency problems in CHICKS or the mountainous area would slowly die down or if not, be tamed down. There is still justice for the farmers and the hacenderos can get their fair share with the farmers. Posible ini! :okay:

ngprofflorida

September 25th, 2007, 04:03 AM

:wave: :wave: :wave: I congratulate Bacolod for having been adjudged the second best Peace and Order Council in the country, after Makati. The Peace and Order Council started in Bacolod and was copied all over. It was then Police chief Arcadio Lozada who first organized the first Peace and Order Council more than 40 years ago in mid 1960s. in 2004 nominated as one of the Top 5 Finalists

THATS GOOD NEWS THATS WHY BIG NATIONAL COMPANIES ARE RELOCATING TO NEGROS.

ngprofflorida

September 25th, 2007, 04:39 AM

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Philippine partner region of the German LGU Osterholz develops a nature paradise in a protected area in the coastal waters of Sagay
(Excerpts from a news item in a German newspaper, translated from German)
- by correspondent Michael Wilke

LGU Sagay. On the sea bottom off the coast of Sagay are growing 60 species of corals! Sagay, a partner region of Osterholz (North-west Germany) for 25 years, is situated in the northern part of Negros Island in the Philippines. The marine biologist Terence Paul Dacles observed schools of exotic fish, sea anemones and sea turtles in this underwater world. The large protected area of 32,000 hectare in the Indo-Pacific is considered as model for others - even world-wide.

Terence Paul Dacles presented his findings and observations on the Sagay Marine Sanctuary during a scientific conference in Bremen. Data, facts as well as photos documented impressively the great development in the Visayan Sea of which the Sagay Marine Reserve is a part. Mangroves were reforested on 500 hectares, sea grass covers 3000 hectares and 60 species of hard corals and 78 species of algae were counted by Dacles and his team. Additionally the found threatened species of sea turtles and five giant shell species which are highly endangered. Offshore one can sea whales and dolphins and also sea horses inhabiting the coastal waters. “Sagay is a model for the future”, the 35-year old marine biologist tells the newspaper in an interview: “I saw with my own eyes the biodiversity abundance in the Sagay waters and it was a most exciting experience”.

Mrs. Charlotte Goedicke, a German adopted daughter of Sagay, can verify this based on her more than twenty years of yearly visit to Sagay as an agent of development. 25 years ago, the underwater paradise began to show signs of deterioration. Especially in the 60s and the 70s fishermen from neighboring islands used dynamite to fill their nets. This practice was destroying not only the fish stocks but also their habitat. The damage done to the corals by the destructive practice is long-lasting if not permanent. “Coral reefs need decades to recover”, Dacles says.
In 1983, the Mayor of Sagay, Alfredo G. Marañon Jr., who had a background in marine biology and a well-respected public official and citizen, initiated a program to protect the coastal resources. In 1995, as a result of the initiatives of Mayor Marañon to save at least part of the Visayan Sea, the Philippine president Ramos (at that time) declared 32,000 hectares of the Visayan sea as protected area.

In 1997, Sagay won a prominent price for the best marine protection program. In 2001, the protective regulations were improved and since then Terence Dacles and his colleagues have witnessed the progress and the success of efforts made. Around the three-core protective zones, coral life and fish are now rich and abundant. Mr. Dacles is also leading an association of nine LGU’s in the northern part of Negros that is uniting to harmonize and strengthen the efforts of local fishermen and marine conservationists. Patrol boats are now watching the waters and enforcing the regulations. As a result, the under water paradise is flourishing again. And the fish stocks have even doubled.

habagatcentral1

September 25th, 2007, 04:41 AM

^^ Where's Jomabo by the way?

September 25th, 2007, 04:42 AM

we need more jobs for the population.. to boost demands of consumers.. we don't need no more malls that are half empty with windows shoppers with no one buying coz they have no jobs and cafe and other pa sosyalan bars and fancy restuarants those are crap they provide too little jobs they only haven for the few sosyal elite wihich makes it useless overall...

what we need is more call centers, industrial factories, and that over 20+ years pending carp thing be implemented so poor farmers can have their own lands.

and also reduce the birthrate of our city.. provide condoms and contraceptives and (yeah even legalize abortion) set aside the damn church coz their time is over.

and also provide highrise housing for squaters in the city and not relocate them to far out isolated subdivision areas wherein transport and commute is difficult. they don't have cars and suvs ffs!! like the rich people in ayala.. and other far out rich villages etc..

habagatcentral1

September 25th, 2007, 04:47 AM

^^ More jobs means more business and that means "Tiempo Muerto" would no longer exist in the Ilonggo/Negrense psyche but a continuous flow of money and economy all throughout the year. And that is not just for the benefit of some, but for the benefit of all. :)

Along with economic prosperity would be social stability in the countrysides. No longer the sacada's children would undergo child labor (or worse, prostitution), but instead go to schools and later on will be successful in life and will help their families in return. :okay:

I've read somewhere that Negros is a microcosm of the society of the present day Philippines.

jaywalker

September 25th, 2007, 04:55 AM

^^ Welcome back TJ!Nice to see you again!
You're right!If the local government is really serious in creating jobs,they should pushed hard and facilitate in establishing Industrial Parks.Malls,bars,restos and cafes are one of the drivers of Bacolod tourism as a city and it's doing its share on how vibrant Bacolod is today.

ngprofflorida

September 25th, 2007, 04:59 AM

- A Baguio-type Vacation in Negros

For two consecutive weekends I have been sleeping at the Nabatang Peak Resort. "Naba...where?", you would probably ask. Not too many people from Bacolod know about this mountain hide-out located between Don Salvador Benedicto and San Carlos City.

We discovered the place almost by accident. A group of us that included relatives and office staff were coming back to Bacolod City from San Carlosthree months ago when we passed by a small innocuius billboard by the side of the highway pointing to a dirt road and saying "Nabatang Peak Resort." Curious, we drove off the highway and followed the path, which quickly became a rocky, bumpsy stretch that made me worry about the car for a while.

I was in fact of a mind to give up and turn back, but there was no part wide enough to make a U-turn. Now I'm glad I didn't. We rounded a bend that sloped steeply down... and there it was, the cutest, coolest, most unexpected hideaway you can find!

The place had a 180-degree panoramic view of mountains and valleys, and the resort itself was landscaped and full of color. It had three main houses which could be rented, and another house, also of white concrete, which offers dormitory-type accomodations. There are bamboo-and-nipa cabanas all around where one can take in the view while sipping coffee. The climate was "Little-Baguio" cool, certainly its most inviting attraction.

Our group could not stay long that first time, but I promised my family we would come back for an overnight stay, and last week we did just that. We arrived at the place around seven in the morning. The house we rented had a kitchen provided with a stove, and we had an early morning breakfast of bacon and eggs, topped off with fried rice and piping-hot coffee. Blend that with the nippy air, and you have a clear idea how we felt that day.

The resort had a barbecue pit large enough to a roast a cow (almost the truth), but for lunch my son Gino and I hunkered down and prepared barbecue. Wife Blandy mixed us lettuce salad and she ordered chopsuey and bihon from the friendly resort staff. For P150 per order, they gave us two huge bowls, one of each, generous enough for ten persons. Since there were only five of us, lunch menu spilled over to dinner.

With the summer heat, Nabatang Peak's most attractive come-on is its cool climate. Bacolodnons were roasting and sweating from the heat and there we were, lying in bed and bundled up with blankets, enjoying the fact that our feet were getting cold. In fact it got so chilly early in the morning that I had to wrap a kerchief around my forehead because it was giving me brain-freeze and a headache... in summer!

We woke up at sunrise to a concert of bird songs. Kingfishers, yellowbills, doves and a host of other winged warblers I could not identify. The resort owner, BB Wee of San Carlos City, prohibits hunting, and the birds have discovered they are safe inside the grounds. It was a great way to wake up.

It's Sunday morning, April 23, 2006, as I type this article of mine. Yours truly is back in Nabatang, this time in the company of my brother Greg and his family, sister Betty and Telly, and Liza Estanilla of the Department of Foreign Affairs who brought along her two sons. I had talked so much about my family's weekend stay that they asked to be brought over too. Nabatang Peak is still great the third time around.

For star readers who want to take a weekend break I recommend you try the resort. Getting there is an hour-and-a-half drive from Bacolod. Just watch out for the Nabatang Peak billboard between Kilometer 70 and 71 in the way to San Carlos City.

jaywalker

September 25th, 2007, 05:02 AM

^^ Where's Jomabo by the way?

It's in Escalante.They have a shuttle bus from Bacolod to Barcelona Port in Old Escalante.From the port you have to take a boat to the island.
http://www.jomabo.com/jomabo2.html

ngprofflorida

September 25th, 2007, 05:10 AM

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
(Source: Listing of Establishments) 2002 2001 2000
Type of Establishment
Micro (1-9 establishments) 14,950 14,965 15,127
Small (10-99 establishments) 1,320 1,318 1,357
Medium (100-199 establishments) 82 92 90
Large (200 and over establishments) 66 67 74

Negros the highest number of establishment in the region. source:nso philippines

jaywalker

September 25th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
SM City cites outstanding personnel, tenants

SM City Bacolod presented certificates of recognition to its six janitorial and three security personnel who exerted exemplary efforts during the malls crowd-drawing 3-day sale held recently.

George R. Jardiolin, SM mall manager, assisted by Building Administration Officer Vivian Disen, awarded the certificates to Allan Cadornigara, Jayme Benares Jr., and Mark Ko of RKJ General Services and Sales Inc.; Eduardo Rojas, Sevilla Quintin, and Rodrigo Deles of Millanes Manpower and Allied Services; assistant detachment commanders John Rey Estocado and Alexis Leones of Topwatch; and ADC Joemarie Sandig of Negros Veterans.

Likewise, Iza E. Cuaycong, SM Tenant relations officer, gave certificates of recognition to top three mall tenants chosen for Best Display. Assisted by Irene Denora, the first in Best Display was awarded to Sports House, while Exquisite and National Bookstore placed second and third, respectively.

jaywalker

September 25th, 2007, 06:12 AM

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Bacolod trackster likened to Lydia de Vega
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

WHEN Destiny Christian Academy runner Jami Dawn Henares became known during the recent Philippine Olympic Festival in Iloilo after winning the girls’ 200 and 400 meters with impressive clockings, she was immediately tagged as the country’s next track star.

The 15-year-old, in an interview with Sun.Star-Bacolod, said she was flattered when she has been compared to Lydia De Vega-Mercado, a former two-time Asian Games 100-meter champion.

“It is a big responsibility to be leveled to this top Filipino athlete but if I train well, I guess I’ll make it,” Henares said.

Track and field technical officials who supervised the conduct of the POF in Iloilo City immediately informed POF and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Robert Aventajado after they found this young speedster.

The 5-foot-6 promising sprinter was noticed during the summer of 2006, when the family visited Virginia for a church-related activity with Emilio Henares, Jami’s father and a pastor at the River of Life Church in Bacolod City.

Without formal training, Jami competed and won a gold medal in the 200-meter dash during the International Student Championships in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Franklin Echeverria, track and field coach at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, revealed that he has been using biometrics to identify what type of training Henares should undergo.

Apart from the right nutrition and supplement, Echeverria said Henares has an on-and-off-season program and adopts a customized training regimen based on Internet research.

Meanwhile, Aventajado has asked Echeverria to outline a training plan for Henares until the 2010 Youth Olympics, which the POC will seriously discuss in the future.

jaywalker

September 25th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Teleperformance, Capitol joint project set
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Teleperformance officials yesterday met with Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Marañon to discuss a joint project with the provincial government to improve the English skills of students in preparation for call center jobs.

The project includes working with schools to improve teaching skills of English teachers and students, Rich Loveland, Teleperformance director for operations, said.

"This is a provincial government initiative and what we'll be doing is helping develop students' capabilities to the standards needed by call centers," he said.

"We are setting up a forum for all parties to share ideas and determine what resources are available to fast track this," Loveland added.

He also said that Teleperformance in Bacolod City has about 1,000 employees to date and is looking to expand.

Call centers in this country are looking to expand because the Philippines is becoming the number one spot for US businesses, which represents 50 percent of all the call center business, he said.

There are thousands of jobs waiting and the only thing limiting the growth in this region is the level of English capabilities of those needed to be hired, he said.

As soon as we can provide that then the growth is limitless, he said.

Paul Felton, Teleperfomance recruitment supervisor, said Teleperformance hires from 30 to 50 new employees a day.

The Teleperformance officials met with Marañon, Vice Gov. Isidro Zayco, Board Member Emilio Yulo III, Sanggunian Committee on education chairman, and Jose Ma. Valencia, chief of staff of the governor, to discuss the joint project on improving English proficiency of students in public schools and on setting up a call center course.

Marañon said he also raised the possibility of the long-term lease by Teleperfomance of a building the provincial government is prepared to build on its property next to the Philippine National Bank along Lacson Street so the call center firm can expand to create more jobs.*CPG

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