Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[SUV111]

Thats why Smile i really admire Bacolod's homegrown business peeps lead by Sammy Palanca. He's one great Bacolodnon. As they say, "May his tribe propagate the more".:cheers:

Hes got the vision and he knows how to work for it.

[eonynx]

i think your refering to Bobs place....:) coz thats the only branch of bobs on the east side...:)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod067.jpg?t=1193582602

i think i've passed by this branch a couple of times! too bad i didn't get to sample their gastronomic delights there at that time! regarding the branching out of bob's to other cities like iloilo as what jaywalker stated, i think so too! the market is there for their (bob's) products.

[SUV111]

i think i've passed by this branch a couple of times! too bad i didn't get to sample their gastronomic delights there at that time! regarding the branching out of bob's to other cities like iloilo as what jaywalker stated, i think so too! the market is there for their (bob's) products.

it would be wise if they are going to expand the market in the whole WV...with their food line up, I'm sure balik balikan sila... But what i really like most about bobs is their giant cheese burger...:) yum yum yum....NAMIT gid ya!!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

it would be wise if they are going to expand the market in the whole WV...with their food line up, I'm sure balik balikan sila... But what i really like most about bobs is their giant cheese burger...:) yum yum yum....NAMIT gid ya!!!!!


Smile, husto na.. my tummy's growling already.. hehehe.. That giant cheeseburger of Bobs is really unique. I may say its one of a kind in Bacolod, if not, i think its the only one of its kind in RP. Request lang Smile, pls dont post the picture of this giant cheeseburger. I'll go crazy. :nuts:

[kyle@1008]

^^ they're not going to expand to other cities, they're trying to maintain the quality of their food and the owners do not wish it to be too commercialized,... besides they prefer to remain as a bacolod culinary icon available only in the city something, that tourists might enjoy.... there is after all a saying " you haven't been to bacolod if you haven't eaten at bob's"

[IMPRESARIO]

^^is that really the reason of the owners?, maybe they want more time before expanding and moving into diff. markets outside of negros.

[kyle@1008]

^^ so far, that is the reason

[SUV111]

Smile, husto na.. my tummy's growling already.. hehehe.. That giant cheeseburger of Bobs is really unique. I may say its one of a kind in Bacolod, if not, i think its the only one of its kind in RP. Request lang Smile, pls dont post the picture of this giant cheeseburger. I'll go crazy. :nuts:

Thanks for giving me the idea on how to tickle your hypothalamus. :) hahahahaha

[habagatcentral1]

Excuse my vernacular but I just wanted my opinion be voiced.

Daw natak-an na gid ko sa sige-sige kumparar kag pagbutang sa mga titulo sa aton mga Ilong-Ilonganon kag Bacolodnon. Katalaka sang iban nga forumers ta nga sige-sige ang kumparar kag sige-sige pabugal, halin man sa Iloilo kag Bacolod. Kahilinit nga sa kagamay nga problema, sa kagamay nga titulo kag sa kagamay nga tikal, gahilinaway na dayon diri. Susme! Parehas ta Ilonggo no, parehas ginhalinan, parehas ang lingwahe! Kag wala ako sang makit-an nga dahilan kon ano abi ang rason sa mga insecurities ta! This insecurities are so immature IMO.

Sa matuod lang, natak-an gid ako sa mga implying or indirect comparisons kag sa mga bold letters nga daw may gina-iguan. Natak-an man ako sa sobra guid ang pride sa mga lugar nanda. Indi lang mga taga-Bacolod ang gatan-aw sang forum nga sini kag sa iban pa. Kag dira abi nagasugod ang mga inaway kalabanan.

Sa matuod lang, kon sige sige bala kumparar kag inaway ang nagatabo ti ngaa asta subong isa sa pinaka-grabe ang frequency sang ferry transport ang Iloilo-Bacolod lane haw? Ngaa sige pa kadto ang Negrense sa Iloilo kag ang Ilonggo sa Negros? Kay tungod sa matuod-tuod lang, nagakooperar kita. Waay man sing matuod nga ginamo kay gaintiendehanay ta sa gwa sang SSC. Gaintiendehay sa kon ano nga kultura nga may yara ta. Respeto lang ang ginapalihug ko sa mga forumers ta. Respeto sa kultura, intiendehanay kag paghiliusa.

Kay ang mag-gwa sini, kita mga Ilonggo (Panay man ukon Negros) ang kahuluya kon gabinaisay ta sa kasimple nga insecurity kag bisan kagamay nga implikasyon. Kaladlawan kita sa mga tawo sa gwa sang SSC.

Sa ulihi, ang mensahe ko lang: Palihug, mag-intiendehanay na ta. Magkooperar na ta kag magbinuliganay. Kay bisan anuhon pa niyo ang inyo nga ipa-bugal sa mga syudad kag probinsya, Ilonggo kita guihapon, bisan diin ta makadto sa kalibutan! Daku na ang ginbulig sang mga Ilonggo sa aton nga maragtas kag dalagan sang ekonomiya sang pungsod Pilipinas. No other cities that have experienced so much glory and tragedy than Iloilo and Bacolod. Amo na ni ang handumanan sang aton nga mga ginikanan para sa aton. Matun-an ang mga sala sang nagligad kag mag-hiliusa kita kag tan-aw sang mainuswagong buwas damlag.

I rest my case.

[habagatcentral1]

Do your part, poll prescients close at around at 3PM.
Exercise your right to vote at the Barangay and SK elections!

@Jay, if you have time, please call me or PM me. :D

@Smile, welcome back!!! :okay: Hope to meet you soon when I'm in Bacolod (if ever SSC Bacolod welcomes me again)

1. Bacolod Silay Highway - right after the bridge from Talisay going towards Silay City

2. San Sebastian Cathedral with LCC at the Background and the old Monte De Piedad Bank, barely visible, on the foreground

3. Balay Negrense

4. Cafe Bob's at Lacson -20th Streets - (near my house, how could I miss it)

5. Lacson - 6th Street area showing the oldest McDonald's in the Visayas, Jollibee, & SSS.

Could you send the stuff to Singapore by FedEx... Tomorrow? Heheh... just kidding. No need to award the prize at all... will cost you too much

^^ Bob, is napoleones fine with you? Perfect score I say! Wahehehe!! :D As soon as you get back here, I'm hoping to meet you and have some personal discussions. :D

[JEFFjr_25]

Thanks for giving me the idea on how to tickle your hypothalamus. :) hahahahaha

:lol: Tsakto ka gid Smile. Favorite ko daan ang giant cheeseburger nila and indi gid maulihi sa list ko man ang napoleones sang Rolis. Galaway laway na naman ako ah.. hehehe.. Btw Smile, just want to ask if you know the condo unit price of Horizon Towers and the condo fronting Robinsons Place Bacolod. They should have preselling prices i pressumed. I hope its not as pricy as Manila condos.:)

[SUV111]

your always welcome berns...no need to worry.

[SUV111]

i dont have any idea about the prices...havent visited the office of horizon towers and the one in front of robs...but i will try to ask them when i get the chance so i may answer your queries. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

i dont have any idea about the prices...havent visited the office of horizon towers and the one in front of robs...but i will try to ask them when i get the chance so i may answer your queries. :)

Thanks Smile. No rush here. Btw, whats your next surprise pic you gonna post?hehehehe..

[SUV111]

jeff...i will post the pictures you requested tonight....hehehehehe

[SUV111]

of course the giant cheese burger of bobs and Bacolod lagoon. ;) i will try to to take a pic of planta hotel...medyo law ay abi ang cover nila kag indi masyado makuha ang bilog na view. i will also post the pic of the new location of PUMA store in Robs. :)

[SUV111]

there are 2 new banks along lacson street ang nag open...i will try man to atke a picture of it later. :) check ko man ang east side karon bala kung may makuha ko to na picture. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

:okay::okay::okay: Three thumbs up for you Smile. You really made Bacolod thread, alive and vibrant again. Keep it up. How about the 888 Chinatown Square, any news? or updates? Loads of thanks to you.:cheers:

[SUV111]

theres no news about that mall yet but i know theyre set to open middle of next year. :)

[habagatcentral1]

your always welcome berns...no need to worry.

Thanks! That message was meant for each and everyone of us Ilonggos, may it be from Bacolod or Iloilo.

We have mistakes that we did in the past postings but does that mean that we have to continue our endless cycle of bickerings and pointing who is to blame? For that, wala gid pakadtuan ina. I don't want to happen here on what happened to the other forums who were restricted to post on whatsoever. We Ilonggos are different and we can prove that we are resilient.

We just have to base the fact that we Ilonggo forumers have a part of why is this going on. Putting blame to others won't do and pride doesn't pay anything. We're just human beings who commit mistakes. We have to learn from it, swallow our pride and move on for the betterment of our kasimanwas.

Naway pairalin natin ang diplomasya at hindi lamang ang emosyon.

And also, I would like to emphasize that Bacolod and Negros has never been or will never be an underdog. Untata na ang saka'ay sang ihi, batunon nga nagsala ta kag mag-uswag sa mas maayo nga lugar para sa mga kasimanwa ta.

[jaywalker]

This what am sayin'!The thread is really alive with Suv111 comeback.This thread will gonna reach the qouta fast.

Suv111 hopefully you can confirm if what's going on the project in Goldenfield.Is it a resort?

Jeffjr25 you sounds familiar!Anyway, all Bacolod forumer welcomes you here!:hi:

[jaywalker]

Monday, October 29, 2007
Battle of Western Visayas beauties soon
THE battle of beauties from among the Western Visayas provinces will be witnessed in Bacolod soon.

This will be on the search for Miss WV Tourism 2007 scheduled to be held at Capitol Lagoon on Nov. 15.

And the seven finalists include Christer Mari Taclobos of Negros Occidental, Helen Grace Gonzales of Capiz, Michelle Ann Acuña of Antique, Jea Ferrer of Guimaras, Michelle Martha Braun of Aklan, and Cara Jeanne Sullano and Christy Joy Camohoy of Iloilo.

Taclobos, 18, is the reigning Lin-ay sang Negros.

Born in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Taclobos is a daughter of engineers Christopher and Maribel Taclobos of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos.

Standing 5'6" and measuring 33-25-36, Taclobos is currently taking Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at UNO-R.

Gonzales, on the other hand, is a BS Nursing student at Filamer Christian College in Roxas, Capiz.

The 17-year-old beauty is also the reigning Miss Sinadya sa Halaran.

Antique's Acuña is the reigning Binarayan Queen. She is currently studying at the University of the Philippines-Visayas taking up BS Psychology.

Ferrer, meanwhile, is also a BS Nursing student at Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo City. She is representing the island-province of Guimaras.

Bruan of Aklan, on the other hand, is a BS Administration student of Aklan Catholic College. She stands 5'7", and loves taekwondo and dancing.

Sullano and Camohoy, meanwhile, are representing Iloilo.

From Pavia town, Sullano is a BS Nursing student also at CPU while Camohoy is BS Hotel and Restaurant Management student at St. Therese MTC College.

[jaywalker]

Monday, October 29, 2007
Halloween costume parade at SM Department Store

Celebrate Halloween with your family at SM Department Store Bacolod, your store that has it all!

On October 31, 2007, Wednesday, SM Department Store lobby area will be ransformed into a carnival with street magic, face painting, and a clown who will do balloon twisting to complete the festive atmosphere.

To make this event truly memorable for your family, a photo booth will be set up to accommodate those who would want their pictures taken with the Bewitched Mascot of the Department Store.

At 3 p.m., up to 500 cute children aged 12 years old and below will ramp the stage in the first ever Halloween Costume Parade, dressed in their favorite Superhero and Halloween character.

One kid will be awarded Best in Costume chosen by our distinguished board of judges composed of Mr. John-John Ditching, one of Bacolod’s topnotch Fashion Designer, acclaimed trainer par excellence Jo Garbanzos-Justiniani of Jos Obra Maestra, and SM Department Store Assistant Branch Manager Ana Milagros S. Jeanjaquet. The lucky kid will go home with P10,000 worth of Gift Certificates. Also, treats and surprises await all costume clad kids.

For those who are interested to join, simply fill out entry forms together with P500 proof of purchase from the following departments: Pre-Teens Wear, Teens Shoes, Children’s Shoes, Children’s Accessories, Children’s Wear, Infants Wear, Character Shop, Snack Exchange and Toy Kingdom Express.

Entry forms are available at our Customer Service Center located at the east entrance of SM Department Store. For queries please contact Ads & Promo Department at telephone numbers 468-0143 and 468-0145 and look for Sharon.

Make your Halloween celebration truly fun and exciting only at SM Department Store Bacolod, your store that has it all!

[jaywalker]

Monday, October 29, 2007
Coop sending 50 Pinoys to Japan for construction work
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

A Japanese cooperative, Multi-Contractor Cooperative (MCC), is now training 140 Negrenses and 10 others from Cagayan de Oro for six months for a sure construction job in Japan.

Multi-Contractor Cooperative is servicing 60 construction firms all over Japan and has already sent some 350 job trainees from Negros to Japan.

This Japanese cooperative represented by Kunimori Saito has set up an office here in Bacolod whose corporate name is Philippine-Japan Technical Skills Development Association, Inc. (PJTSDA).

Together with Saito are Japanese trainer Yoshitaka Kukuminato, Filipino trainer Henry Baltazar, and 14 other Japanese trainers for carpentry, masonry, and steel breaking.

"We have accepted 150 now but only 50 will qualify for Japan as trainees. We don't call them contract workers because there are none in Japan. While being trained, all the 150 earn allowances," he said.

"We have to raise our standards, however, because of the expectations of our client-members in Japan. While being trained in Bacolod, each trainee receives allowances," Saito further said.

The Bacolod-based PJTSDA partners with the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (MBCCI) in looking for qualified trainees.

MBCCI Executive Director Jose Maria Zayco explained that PJTSDA was founded by former senator Vicente Paterno in partnership with MCC.

Zayco stressed that MCC, PJTSDA, and MBCCI are not recruiters but trainers.

"PJTSDA and MBCCI are partners in processing applicants' papers. Except for their medical examination, which is conducted by the Riverside Medical Center, everything else is free. Transport fare, visa processing, lodging in Japan, and training allowance while in Bacolod," Zayco said.

"All qualified trainees are given a three-year contract in Japan, P30,000 in monthly remuneration, and P100,000 completion bonus depending on the Yen-Peso exchange rate," Zayco added.

Sun.Star Bacolod was witness to the granting of the P100,000 completion bonus to 10 trainees who had successfully completed their contract in Japan.

MBCCI president Roberto Montelibano was invited to hand the amount. He then gave an inspiration message.

All trainees, after completing their contract, were given certificates recognized by all Japanese construction companies all over the world.

[SUV111]

Here are some of the Banks along Lacson street....sorry guys...i missed to take pictures of other banks... But dont worry...i will edit this post and insert the pics of those banks i missed. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2035.jpg?t=1193658000

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2013.jpg?t=1193658049

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2012.jpg?t=1193658072

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2008.jpg?t=1193658109

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/02252007545.jpg?t=1193658418

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2021.jpg?t=1193658506

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2006.jpg?t=1193658147

[SUV111]

mmmmmmmmmmmm.....yummy!!!!! this is for you jeff!!!!hahahahaha!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2002.jpg?t=1193658652

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2003.jpg?t=1193658679

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2004.jpg?t=1193658698

[SUV111]

Heres the East BLOCK 2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2005.jpg?t=1193658823

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2038.jpg?t=1193658868

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2037.jpg?t=1193658882

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2039.jpg?t=1193658904

[JEFFjr_25]

mmmmmmmmmmmm.....yummy!!!!! this is for you jeff!!!!hahahahaha!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2002.jpg?t=1193658652

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2003.jpg?t=1193658679

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2004.jpg?t=1193658698

WaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAHHHH.. :eat::eat::eat: This is torture Smile.:)

[SUV111]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2025.jpg?t=1193659007

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2019.jpg?t=1193659039

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2014.jpg?t=1193659065

[eonynx]

^^^^i'll get a bite of that come november!:cheers: after 2 years of fasting from it! not only a bite, but many bites!

[JEFFjr_25]

What i like most about the East block is the brick pavement. And if i'm not mistaken, The East block is the firssite in Bacolod of a call center. I'm just not sure about the correct name of the call center.:)

[habagatcentral1]

What about Calea Cheesecake and that burger in Kuppa (which I'm still longing to taste again?)

[SUV111]

sorry, ka blurred gid katama...kay ari ni bala sa 4th floor natapik...so i need to zoom pa my cam para makuha siya. :) hehehehe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2031.jpg?t=1193659243

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2030.jpg?t=1193659309

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2029.jpg?t=1193659335

[SUV111]

^^^^i'll get a bite of that come november!:cheers: after 2 years of fasting from it! not only a bite, but many bites!

hahahaha!!!! i had a hard time finishing it kagina. :) hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2025.jpg?t=1193659007

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2019.jpg?t=1193659039

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2014.jpg?t=1193659065

With the setting up of internationally-known branded cafes like Gloria Jeans Coffee in Bacolod and now Great Earth Roast, its not remote anymore for Starbucks or Seattles Best or Coffee Bean to put up their branch in Bacolod too. Lets all keep our fingers crossed.:cheers:

[SUV111]

Eonynx...heres na your request. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2024.jpg?t=1193659552

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2023.jpg?t=1193659575

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2022.jpg?t=1193659587

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2020.jpg?t=1193659618

[eonynx]

^^i might as well check this good earth roasts! looks like heavenly roasts to me!:cheers:

[eonynx]

thanks SUV! i like the second to the last take!:)

[SUV111]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2026.jpg?t=1193659767

[SUV111]

thanks SUV! i like the second to the last take!:)

your welcome. :) went to lagoon around 1pm just to take pictures para lang sa imo. :) hehehehe...basta request mo migs...ara dayun. :) indi lang pagkaon kay basi magtambok na ko. :) hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

Personally, i like the 2nd and 4th Capitol bldg pic. Awesome shots Smile!!!

[SUV111]

Personally, i like the 2nd and 4th Capitol bldg pic. Awesome shots Smile!!!

thank you jeff. :)

[eonynx]

^^just for me, you went there? how flattering!hehehe. thanks dude!:) keep it up!

[JEFFjr_25]

sorry, ka blurred gid katama...kay ari ni bala sa 4th floor natapik...so i need to zoom pa my cam para makuha siya. :) hehehehe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2031.jpg?t=1193659243

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2030.jpg?t=1193659309

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2029.jpg?t=1193659335


All i can say to this new structure in Bacolod, WOW. Its one architectural achievement for Bacolod. Its like one of those bldgs in Hongkong or Singapore.:cheers:

[SUV111]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2041.jpg?t=1193660127

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2036.jpg?t=1193660157

[ngprofflorida]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2041.jpg?t=1193660127

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2036.jpg?t=1193660157

whats the name of that building first one... thank you for your effort. its almost done cooooolllllllllllllllllllllllll

[SUV111]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2033.jpg?t=1193660287

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2042.jpg?t=1193660357

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2010.jpg?t=1193660432

[eonynx]

^^^^it's like a greek inspired architectural building, this government center! nice one!

[SUV111]

whats the name of theat building the first one... thank you for your effort. its almost done cooooolllllllllllllllllllllllll

EGA Towers

[ngprofflorida]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2025.jpg?t=1193659007

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2019.jpg?t=1193659039

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2014.jpg?t=1193659065

cool:dance::dance::dance:

meg Manila, Honkong, makati and Bacolod outlets thats goood were no.1 sa coffee in the region they should put up brand name Bacolod coffeee. Bacolod folks are coffee lovers, soon starbucks and seatle coffee still hoping next year.

[eonynx]

^^suv111, where is this good earth roasts located anyway?

[SUV111]

Guys...sorry...this is the only pic i can get. Budlay kay may tabon abi. :( i hope i can get a clearer pic pa para nami.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2011.jpg?t=1193661226

[SUV111]

^^suv111, where is this good earth roasts located anyway?

at Sorrento, beside pepes bar and resto

[JEFFjr_25]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2033.jpg?t=1193660287

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2042.jpg?t=1193660357

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2010.jpg?t=1193660432

Grabe na gid ini... amu na yah Smile. Thats why this is skyscrapercity-Bacolod. Im having goosebumps now. The buildings mushrooming Bacolod are all modern and 4 levels-up. I'm sure everybody here are excited to go back.

[eonynx]

at Sorrento, beside pepes bar and resto

ok thanks!:)

[SUV111]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2009.jpg?t=1193663835

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2018.jpg?t=1193663925

Concerts!!!!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2007.jpg?t=1193663970

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday026.jpg?t=1193664071

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday025.jpg?t=1193664088

[ngprofflorida]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2009.jpg?t=1193663835

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2018.jpg?t=1193663925

Concerts!!!!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2007.jpg?t=1193663970

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday026.jpg?t=1193664071

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday025.jpg?t=1193664088

meg 3 back to back internatonal artist, thats a good news, damo man gid suguro sponsor ang ila nga bacolod concert. kag damo gid nagbakal sang ticket... wooowwwww amo na ya my touch of class .

[ngprofflorida]

ROBINSON'S PLACE BACOLOD
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/Picture19.jpg
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(courtesy by www.gobacolod.com)

The classy Robinson mall in the region. sa floor pa lang wala na ako mahambal. Toys r us the no.1 kid store in america.

[ngprofflorida]

^^Do you guys have the exact figures of the number of tourist both foreign and local that visited Bacolod for the previous years for everyone to see if the 20% target is achieve. Thanks.:)



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[JuIcYdUdE22]

wahehehehehehehehe
musta musta musta

:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[SugarFreak]

GoodMorningBacolod

ako ya ok lang man ah^^

musta halloween ninyo da ya?

[ngprofflorida]

GoodMorningBacolod

ako ya ok lang man ah^^

musta halloween ninyo da ya?

good morning bacolod

nabanhaw ikaw diin ka nakadto....

[SUV111]

good morning everyone...

[SUV111]

nabanhaw ikaw diin ka nakadto....

Daw pulaw na lang gid ta migs pirme haw?...hahahahaha...havent seen jay...where is he?...

[ngprofflorida]

Daw pulaw na lang gid ta migs pirme haw?...hahahahaha...havent seen jay...where is he?...


naga tulog pa... his coming soon any new pic?

[SugarFreak]

bal-an nyo gid nga election ti nagpulaw man ako eh sang kampanya kunti daog ako,,,hahahah...jowkz...grabe na impress gid ako for your pictures at Smile...permi lang kami ga command nga pics,,,,pics...tapos ginatuman mo gid

[SUV111]

none as of the moment...do you want me to take some pictures of our cemetery?...para daw ka appropriate man sang dating....hehehehehe!!!!! :)

[ngprofflorida]

none as of the moment...do you want me to take some pictures of our cemetery?...para daw ka appropriate man sang dating....hehehehehe!!!!! :)

yes amigo nami man na sya real estate development....meg you have a pic of northwest inn?

Sugarfreak where are you now in Iloilo or Bacolod?

[SUV111]

yes amigo nami man na sya real estate development....meg you have a pic of northwest inn?

Sugarfreak where are you now in Iloilo or Bacolod?

I'm suppose to take a picture of Northwest Inn but its not that great...hehehehe only the name...its a pension house i think.

[ngprofflorida]

I'm suppose to take a picture of Northwest Inn but its not that great...hehehehe only the name...its a pension house i think.

yeah forget that meg, maybe just an ordinary inn ok lets move forward.about ang automall?

[SUV111]

i dont know about it...hehehehe but its all about cars in that arcade...there will be coffe shops and bars soon... once the sanparq will finish its construction...for sure...gaganda ang place dyan sa mandalahgan

[SugarFreak]

btw, the accomodations in bacolod during the masskara are not fullybooked? maybe daming pension houses nag-open don

yes amigo nami man na sya real estate development....meg you have a pic of northwest inn?

Sugarfreak where are you now in Iloilo or Bacolod?

iloilo

[ngprofflorida]

btw, the accomodations in bacolod during the masskara are not fullybooked? maybe daming pension houses nag-open don



iloilo

meg what do you mean? according to my cousin a front desk in L fisher hotel, she said almost one month fully booked sila.

[SUV111]

ewan ko lang...pero daming bisita talaga...as in!!! sa dami ng mga hotels and pension houses ngayon...everybody will be accomodated na. :) unlike before where i know some people who checked inn inside a motel just to have a place to stay for masskara

[SugarFreak]

di lang siguro na published sa online news^^

[eonynx]

^^^^@SUV, could you take pix of the government center interiors if you have the time?:)

[SUV111]

i dont think its possible my friend...they dont allow any particulars to get inside the construction site. :) hehehehe

[eonynx]

^^when it is finished already and the public is allwed inside the premises, puede na guru!:D

[SUV111]

sure... lets wait for a few more months.... I'm sure they will have this ceremony where the mayor will leave the city hall and transfer there. :) ma drama gid ina nga scene kung matabo...hahahahaha!!!! joke :)

[SugarFreak]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/headline3107.jpg
here's the one and old partial pic inside of the New bacolod government center,,,i think august pa'to na pic update..Main entrance of the government center are wing-like stairs at the lobby on the right and left directions leading to the second and third floors

[ngprofflorida]

^^when it is finished already and the public is allwed inside the premises, puede na guru!:D


sugarfreak any pic from bacolod during your sem. break?

[eonynx]

sure... lets wait for a few more months.... I'm sure they will have this ceremony where the mayor will leave the city hall and transfer there. :) ma drama gid ina nga scene kung matabo...hahahahaha!!!! joke :)

hopefully you could capture the drama too!:D hehe. thanks in advance!:)

[eonynx]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/headline3107.jpg
here's the one and old partial pic inside of the New bacolod government center,,,i think august pa'to na pic update..Main entrance of the government center are wing-like stairs at the lobby on the right and left directions leading to the second and third floors

thanks sugar!:)

[SugarFreak]

^^di ako nakapag sembreak meg masyadong busy sa school,,,and i have no camera of my own...ga borrow lang ko dri sa school namon

[SUV111]

i dont think i can do that...i hate to go and witness such event. :) hehehehe jologs na ya kung may drama drama. :) hehehehe

[ngprofflorida]

i dont think i can do that...i hate to go and witness such event. :) hehehehe jologs na ya kung may drama drama. :) hehehehe

meg may heavy :bash::bash:drama basi next month sa pag transfer sang airport. basi ma capture mo ang moments with matching tears.

[eonynx]

:lol:kung may time ka lng ah!:) anyway thanks for all these pix you uploaded!

[SUV111]

meg may heavy :bash::bash:drama basi next month sa pag transfer sang airport. basi ma capture mo ang moment

hahahaha....as I've said...indi ako makipagsiksikan just to capture those moments. I might as well watch it on TV and then take pictures after the event..:) i think they will have the first flight and last flight ceremony. :) with all the fireworks and speeches....

[eonynx]

hahahaha....as I've said...indi ako makipagsiksikan just to capture those moments. I might as well watch it on TV and then take pictures after the event..:) i think they will have the first flight and last flight ceremony. :) with all the fireworks and speeches....

ok, i say thanks so much in advance!:) keep up those good pix!

[SugarFreak]

[IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2010.jpg?t=1193660432

this is the headquarter and a building owned by the Jomabo resorts management in Escalante city...located along Lacson street near of bacolod downtown area

[habagatcentral1]

Nice developments in Bacolod yet I'm still anticipating the opening of NBSA this November. Maybe we can ask Oti Montelibano personally on when is it really going to open. :okay:

Anyway, may I ask if someone knows the fare of the following routes through Ceres:
BCD-DGT aircon, BCD-DGT deluxe.

Thanks! :)

[jaywalker]

^^Totally Awesome!!!!!
What a beautiful structures.Not so tall but the designs are amazing.
Magnifico!!!!


Thank you very SUV111.We owe you a lot for this.Sinjin will never regret for having you back here with this applaudable effort of yours.
sorry, ka blurred gid katama...kay ari ni bala sa 4th floor natapik...so i need to zoom pa my cam para makuha siya. :) hehehehe
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[SUV111]

^^Totally Awesome!!!!!
What a beautiful structures.Not so tall but the designs are amazing.
Magnifico!!!!


Thank you very SUV111.We owe you a lot for this.Sinjin will never regret for having you back here with this applaudable effort of yours.

Hahahahahah!!!! sobra ka naman...finally!!!! nakabugtaw ka na gid man. :)...kagab i pa kami wait sa imo with ng and jeff...:)

[jaywalker]

Hahahahahah!!!! sobra ka naman...finally!!!! nakabugtaw ka na gid man. :)...kagab i pa kami wait sa imo with ng and jeff...:)

Gesssssh,I was so tired gid sa work.I just came back from work and to my surprised kadamo na gali sang inyo na istoryahan.:lol:i need to catch up with all of your post.Our thread is moving so fast.:lol:

What building is that mostly covered by cladding,the grey one.

[SUV111]

Gesssssh,I was so tired gid sa work.I just came back from work and to my surprised kadamo na gali sang inyo na istoryahan.:lol:i need to catch with all of your post.Our thread is moving so fast.:lol:

What building that mostly covered by cladding?

Correct!!!! we had fun last night... I will post later the future spot of PUMA inside Robs...quartet na sila....PUMA, NIKE, CONVERSE and ADIDAS. :) hahahahaha....


ITS EGA towers

[SugarFreak]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/DSCF0394.jpg

oh where is the name tower of Mr Donut?

[SugarFreak]

October 30, 2007
SM's Little Stars (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/30/feat/sm.s.little.stars.html)

IT WAS a shining moment for Knch Lhnn Cabillo and Andre Roberto Tagle when they were named SM's Little Stars during the Grand Finals held recently at the Centerstage of the Mall of Asia.

This was the highlight of the search in which close to 5,000 cute, talented, lovable, and adorable kids from all over the Philippines participated in. Twenty four finalists were selected during the regional finals to compete for the coveted title during the Grand Finals.

Knch Lhnn, who represents SM City Cebu, is a first grade pupil at from the University of Southern Philippines in Lahug City. This charmer wants to be a chef someday. Andre, , who represents SM City Cagayan de Oro, wants to help others - and dreams of being a superhero or a nurse someday.

Both winners brought home great prizes: P10,000.00 worth of certificate to their Junior Savings account in Banco de Oro; P10,000.00 worth of gift cards from the SM Department Store; P10,000.00 worth of toys from Toy Kingdom; and P10,000.00 worth of packages from Storyland.

Norikawa Asakawa from SM City Clark and Timothy Lambert Chan from SM City Fairview were awarded the First Runner-Up and SM Shining Star titles. Norikawa, who can whip up a storm when she sings, dances, and performs before a big crowd; and Timothy, who wants to join the US airforce one day also each won big prizes: P5,000.00 worth of certificate to their Junior account in Banco de Oro; P5,000.00 worth of gift cards from the SM Department Store; P5,000.00 worth of toys from Toy Kingdom; and P5,000.00 worth of packages from Storyland.

Cassandra Venuti from SM City Davao and Joaquin Renato Gabayeron of SM City Cebu emerged as Second Runners Up and SM Talented Angels Cassandra, a Filipino-Swiss charmer and Joaquin, a star dancer, each received the following in P3,000.00 denominations each: certificate to their Junior Savings Account in Banco de Oro gift cards from the SM Department Store, worth of toys from Toy Kingdom; and packages from Storyland.

The judges, who included Trumpet's Audie Gemora; singer-actress Carla Martinez, GMA Talent Center's Cholo Noriega, ABS-CBN's Chris Navarro, and SM's Marvie Magbulos clearly had a difficult time choosing from the finalists. Criteria for judging included Star Quality or X Factor 50 percent; Personality, Cuteness, and Wit, 30 percent; and Talent. 20 percent.

"It's so hard to decide," says judge Audie Gemora. "Everyone was so good in their talent portions, and they are all beautiful and adorable. It's like judging your own kids, so you have to be careful on hwo and who you choose."

The program, which was hosted by Patricia Bermuda Hizon and JM Rodriguez, had the SM Little Stars from China as their special guests. Talented and adorable Mofan Li, Xiaofan Ma, and Yvonne Li, who represented SM's China malls in Jingiang, Xiamen, and Chengdu, respectively, charmed the crowd with their delightful rendition of the SM jingle.

The SM Little Star pageant is sponsored by Banco de Oro, SM Department Store, Toy Kingdom, Storyland, the Center for Pop Music, Enervon Bright, Mang Inasal, and Picture City.

[ngprofflorida]

Gesssssh,I was so tired gid sa work.I just came back from work and to my surprised kadamo na gali sang inyo na istoryahan.:lol:i need to catch up with all of your post.Our thread is moving so fast.:lol:

What building is that mostly covered by cladding,the grey one.

Jay musta na, nabanhaw ka ha ha ha, sugarfreak posted the new silay airport website with all information, but still underconstruction, we can access soon.

thats good they have their own web-site like DMIA, CIA, NAIA, soon NBSA.

[SUV111]

Heres the misterdonut tower your looking for...:)


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2001.jpg?t=1193741487

[jaywalker]

:lol:Magic! Just ask our genie in the computer not int he bottle.He'll take care of it.Do you know who's our genie here?


Can anyone please enlighten me with Bacolod's Green Banner Award for Region 6?

[jaywalker]

Medical mission held

A four-day medical and surgical mission was conducted by the Kahirup Foundation of Michigan headed by Betsy Servando Henry and the Negros Council of Lions Clubs Presidents led by Raymond Tongson, at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City , recently, a press release from organizers said.

The 39-member team of American doctors and nurses, with their Filipino counterparts headed by Dr. Eriberto Layda, performed 161 minor and 80 major surgeries.

Minor operations included circumcision, lumps and bumps, while major surgeries performed were appendectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral Salpingo ophorictomy, thyroidectomy and others, the press release said.

Vitamins and an Anesthesia machine worth $100,000 were also donated by the Michigan group.

Betsy is the daughter of Myrna Servando, past president of the Bacolod City Sampaguita Lions Club, the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

Heres the misterdonut tower your looking for...:)


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2001.jpg?t=1193741487

ti ara manang gali ang tower sang donut, basi gin maggic ato nga nadula::ohno::ohno:

SUV nga ara na ang banner? gin ano muna?

[SUV111]

ti ara manang gali ang tower sang donut, basi gin maggic ato nga nadula::ohno::ohno:

SUV nga ara na ang banner? gin ano muna?

the previous pic posted by sugar was taken before pa sang wala pa misterdonut....

[ngprofflorida]

the previous pic posted by sugar was taken before pa sang wala pa misterdonut....

ay sus ah basi gin magic mo naman....

[SUV111]

hahahahaha....i dont do that ya noh

[ngprofflorida]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc255/erjaplacement/splash.jpg
Bo's Coffee - SM Bacolod
Bo's Coffee - Gaisano City Mall
Bo's Coffee - Sorrento Building

[jaywalker]

Can we have a name for Mc Do,Jollibee and Mister Donuts along Laczon St.?The three Sisters?Ang Baduy:lol:Any better Suggestion?

[SugarFreak]

October 26, 2007
UNO-R Tops Women Chess (http://www.negrosdaily.com/oct2607s3)

University of Negros Occidetnal-Recoletos topped the women's chess collecting 18.5 team points with a splendid performance in Board 2 and 5 in the 12th UniGames Chess Tournament.

In the men's division, Far Eastern University topped the tournament with 20.5 team points copped by the win of its players in Board 1, 3 and 5.

UNO-R's Jennifer Nacion dominated Board 2 with 5.0 personal points that was decided in tie break (13.5 as against 11 of WNC's Josella Uy (5 pts). Irish Hope Isel of Holy Cross of Davao College was in third place garnering 4.5 points.

UNO-R's Cherry Gimarangan won in Board 5 with 4.5 points, ahead of Ma. Regina Cinco (2 pts) of University of San Agustin, Iloilo and Marie Chris Jurban of Holy Cross of Davao College.

Aices Salvador of DLSU-Manila topped Board 1, while WNC's annie Montales placed second; and USLS Christine Espinosa in third. All of them got 4 points but were decide in a tie-break.

CPU's Joyce Mariano took the gold in Board 3, with Marie Angelie Dimakiling of DSLU-Manila for silver and Sittie Halia Sabo of Xavier University placing third. Mariano and Dima-kiling were tied at 5 points that was decided in a tie-break.

Rodina Famillaran of USA won the gold in Board 4; Mary Grace Tambasen of UNO-R for silver and Raquel Damalerio of Holy Name Universityfor bornze. the three got identical 5.5 points but were decided in a tie-break also.

In the men's division; FEU's Roderick Nava (6.5) took the gold in Board 1; RTU's Edsel Montoya (6.0) for silver and Danny Maersk Mangao (4.5) of USLS for bronze.

Jason Visca (6.0) of UE won the gold in Board 2, with Silverio Abasolo (4.5) of Xavier University for silver; and Celton Francis Sembrano (4.5) of USLS for bronze.

Board 3 was won by FEU's Lufie Magdalaga (6.5); Joseph Michael Pagaran (6.5) of HNU for silver; and Jimson Bitoon (5.5) of College of St. Benilde for bronze.

Board 4 was won by Menard De Ocampo (6.0) of CSB for gold; Joebert Antonio (6.0) of Foundation University-Dumaguete for silver; and Mark gustilo (5.5) of CPU for bronze.

Board 5 was won by Rene Chavez (4) of FEU for gold; Aaron Rivas (2.0) of UE for silver and Brian Revin Vasallo (2.0) of DLSU-T for bronze.

De La Salle University placed No. 2 in women's division and Holy Cross of Davao College third.

In the men's division; Colegio of St. Benilde and University of the East placed second and third respectively.*

[SugarFreak]

Bacolod wins national business-friendly award

Bacolod City topped about 130 cities in the country yesterday when it won the “Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit in the Philippines ” title awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

As its prize the city will receive a two-classroom school building from the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He said this will project Bacolod , not only in the region and in the country, but even internationally because the business conference gathers international businessmen as well as members of the diplomatic corps.

This is even more significant and we are very flattered because this time there was no classification of cities and that means Bacolod was competing with 130 cities in the whole Philippines , Leonardia said.

October 31, 2007
Neg.Occ. wants to be business-friendly, too (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/October/31/businessnews1.htm)

Negros Occidental is aiming to be the number one province in Western Visayas in ease of starting a business by 2010, the Provincial Small and Medium Entrepreneur Development Plan shows.

The goal is included in the Business Investment and Enabling Environment aspect of the harmonized SMED Plan presented during the Provincial Summit Series on SME Development in Western Visayas in Bacolod City last week. cont'd (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/October/31/businessnews1.htm)

[SugarFreak]

October 31, 2007
Black Vanity fashion set at SM City-Bacolod today (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/life/black.vanity.fashion.set.at.sm.city.bacolod.today.html)

CLAYTEC Production and Special Projects led by its manager Ms. Cleofe Tan will hold the 2007 Halloween Runway Show entitled Black Vanity: The Dark Side of Fashion today October 31 at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod.

In observance of Halloween, this fashion show will showcase the exclusive black garment collections which will be given life on stage by 12 members of the Bacolod Association of Models (BAM). Top fashion designers, make-up artists and hair stylists in Bacolod City will also be joining the event.

Get bewitched as the models do the catwalk featuring the alternative, unconventional and fictional characters of witches and vampires in a very modern and sophisticated presentation.

Meanwhile, an exhibit of prosthetics will be subsequently held as a tricky treat for children. BAM members will be made up for horrifying and spine-tingling human mannequins roaming around the mall.


October 31, 2007
ABS-CBN's Amiga gets special citation from CMMA (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/life/abs.cbn.s.amiga.gets.special.citation.from.cmma.html)

THE inspiring story of an enterprising couple from Hinigaran found its way to the hearts of this year's Catholic Mass Media awards judges.

Making a living out of recycled rope, Julie and Nonito Villanueva were featured in Amiga, the Sunday program of ABS-CBN TV 4 Bacolod hosted by Honey Grace Patindol-Catalan and Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa.

Amiga is the only entry from the Regional Network Group that received a special citation from CMMA last October 25 as the Best Business Feature for TV alongside nine other awards received by ABS-CBN.

For Radio, dzMM Radyo Patrol bagged the CMMA for Best Drama Program, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Best News Program Alas Onse Y Media as well Best Business Program or Feature Radyo Negosyo.

Awards won for TV are Best Comedy Program: Goinb Bulilit, Best Entertainment Program: Sharon, Best Talk Show on ANC 21: Media in Focus, Best News Magazine: The Correspondents, and Best TV Special: Sa Kambas ng Lipunan. Also getting a special citation was Super Inggo for Best TV Drama Series/Program. The latter is set to open its new season SUPER INGGO 1.5 on November 3.

[BYAHILO]

October 31, 2007
Black Vanity fashion set at SM City-Bacolod today (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/life/black.vanity.fashion.set.at.sm.city.bacolod.today.html)

CLAYTEC Production and Special Projects led by its manager Ms. Cleofe Tan will hold the 2007 Halloween Runway Show entitled Black Vanity: The Dark Side of Fashion today October 31 at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod.

In observance of Halloween, this fashion show will showcase the exclusive black garment collections which will be given life on stage by 12 members of the Bacolod Association of Models (BAM). Top fashion designers, make-up artists and hair stylists in Bacolod City will also be joining the event.

Get bewitched as the models do the catwalk featuring the alternative, unconventional and fictional characters of witches and vampires in a very modern and sophisticated presentation.

Meanwhile, an exhibit of prosthetics will be subsequently held as a tricky treat for children. BAM members will be made up for horrifying and spine-tingling human mannequins roaming around the mall.


October 31, 2007
ABS-CBN's Amiga gets special citation from CMMA (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/life/abs.cbn.s.amiga.gets.special.citation.from.cmma.html)

THE inspiring story of an enterprising couple from Hinigaran found its way to the hearts of this year's Catholic Mass Media awards judges.

Making a living out of recycled rope, Julie and Nonito Villanueva were featured in Amiga, the Sunday program of ABS-CBN TV 4 Bacolod hosted by Honey Grace Patindol-Catalan and Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa.

Amiga is the only entry from the Regional Network Group that received a special citation from CMMA last October 25 as the Best Business Feature for TV alongside nine other awards received by ABS-CBN.

For Radio, dzMM Radyo Patrol bagged the CMMA for Best Drama Program, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Best News Program Alas Onse Y Media as well Best Business Program or Feature Radyo Negosyo.

Awards won for TV are Best Comedy Program: Goinb Bulilit, Best Entertainment Program: Sharon, Best Talk Show on ANC 21: Media in Focus, Best News Magazine: The Correspondents, and Best TV Special: Sa Kambas ng Lipunan. Also getting a special citation was Super Inggo for Best TV Drama Series/Program. The latter is set to open its new season SUPER INGGO 1.5 on November 3.


unfortunately Amiga will soon be cut off the air. Ang S na S will also be cut off the air. it will be replaced by a local game show hosted by PBB housemate Nel Rapiz and 2 other hosts from S na S. dunno kung sino kay di ko man sila kilala.

but the game show is already confirmed. it will be aired all over WV. i heard they will also be getting contestants from the panay island

[habagatcentral1]

^^ So the Cebu experiment did went through and will proceed with other ABSCBN RNG as well.

[SUV111]

Can we have a name for Mc Do,Jollibee and Mister Donuts along Laczon St.?The three Sisters?Ang Baduy:lol:Any better Suggestion?

three towers

[SUV111]

unfortunately Amiga will soon be cut off the air. Ang S na S will also be cut off the air. it will be replaced by a local game show hosted by PBB housemate Nel Rapiz and 2 other hosts from S na S. dunno kung sino kay di ko man sila kilala.

but the game show is already confirmed. it will be aired all over WV. i heard they will also be getting contestants from the panay island

ahay!!! kanugon kung e cut nila ang show ni manang honey...havent talked to her lately. Ask ko siya be why. :)

[SugarFreak]

^^or lacson 3n1 towers

[SUV111]

Biz permits application for 2008 starts today

THE Permits and Licensing Division of Bacolod announces that Business Permits Application Forms for 2008 are available starting Wednesday, said Ardis A. Jaculina.

As the thrust of the Leonardia administration is to provide good service to the taxpayers of the city, the early issuance of business application permits will enable the business establishments to obtain advance clearances from concerned departments/offices, thus reducing processing time in January, Jaculina said.

Clearances from the following department/offices may be obtained in advance: City Health Office for Sanitary Permit and Health Cards; City Planning and Developing Office for Zoning Clearance; City Veterinarian Office for Pork and Meat and other poultry products; Office of the Building Official for Building Occupancy; Barangay Clearance from respective barangays, and City Tourism Office for evaluation of categories for tourism-related establishments.

For more details, interested parties may contact telephone number 4352606 or 4333795 and may look for Ardis A. Jaculina.

[SugarFreak]

HALLOWEEN

Catch a spook at Mushu Restaurant tonight and win an overnight stay for two at sweet hospitable Sugarland Hotel for best in costume. Enjoy the Johnny Mac Band for after dinner drinks. BOOOO!

[JEFFjr_25]

I've heard GMA network will construct their own studio in Bacolod soon. To further challenge ABS standing in Western Visayas.:)

[SugarFreak]

^^i heard that too bro,,,pero kapamilya gid ako gyapon yah

[JEFFjr_25]

^^i heard that too bro,,,pero kapamilya gid ako gyapon yah

Basta for the good of Bacolod and Negros, it doesnt matter if Kapuso or kapamilya. :)

[SugarFreak]

^^huhuh gani man dont worry bro this is only a pride and not a proud....syempre bsta bacolod hmmmn wala lang

[SugarFreak]

October 31, 2007
MassKa-Sadya (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/feat/masska.sadya.html)

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

MASSKARA all throughout the years has undeniably mimicked its predecessor's manner of salvo. In the past 10 years Masskara unfortunately, saw fewer and fewer fellowship from Bacolodnon themselves.

"Amo man na gyapon." as most say. Same old "over crowded Public Plaza beer garden," Same rock concerts swarmed with people high on everything, the inconvenience of the container toilets (not to mention the stench.ewe!) and the likely possibility of being harassed - robbed - or stabbed. All of this topped with the crazy traffic that just makes you want to lock yourself at home. In a nutshell - slides to bad tourism.

My last Plaza masskara was 5 years ago, wherein we have to chose the nearest stall to the Bac-up detachment just to ensure our safety as Masskara in the past usually concludes on the papers with incessant casualties. This becoming almost a norm, packaged to the festival. This Bacolod Fiesta, which was spun from the struggles of the Negrenses who battled the Sugar Industry recession back in the late 70's, was slowly becoming an omen of trouble.

Kudos to the 2007 Masskara directors, especially to the Artists behind who just in time refashioned a new character to this year's celebration. A great change far from the past duplication & monotony.

Masskasadya!

Like a caterpillar to the butterfly, the 2007 Masskara metamorphic growth is bursting forth and flying with an energy & tonicity so strong that it brought back the prodigy of Masskara's brilliance and fascination to the highest high.

Surely, the late Art Association of Bacolod (AAB) President : Ely Santiago who coined the word -Mass(people) & Kara (face) will be looking & smiling from above the Bacolod skies.

Early Friday morning (Oct 19, 2007), Bacolod closed it's Lacson Street to make room for a stretch of regalia. A smorgasbord of party tents, mini concert set-ups, larger than life sound system with throbbing sub-woofers & spot lights in every corner with the diameter of a bicycle tire.

The 6th street of Lacson to it's 23rd was officially a party zone. It was like falling into Alice's wonderland as soon as you ducked in the tug rope borderlines. It was a hedonist paradise.

Lucky enough to residing so close to this haven, I slipped into my most comfortable flip-flops & walked my way with friends to the Bank of Commerce where the charming: Ms. Grace Solatorio hosted an al fresco wine & dine for Bank of Commerce (BOC) clients & friends. It was one of the best Masskara parade lookouts considering the building was on elevated ground. Incidentally, the boom boxes were right in front of us that one can't just help but move down and street strut. The BOC masskara night was a homogenous mix of businesspeople, farmers & fellow bankers - all after a hard week's work would just like to welcome a good cocktail laced with great company.

We witnessed from our watchtower the spectacle of the 1st ever electric Masskara. An army of street dancers with reflectors, blinking head dresses, neon masks & night glow suits flouncing & jerking to the beat of the drums in pulsating volume makes you just want to run down on the street and dance with your beer.

The next day you wake up with a hang and try to remember as much as you can of the last night's pure pursuit of happiness. The next day I decided to stay more sober and relish the festival for what it really is, after all - the beers will always be there.

I trotted the streets of: Lacson early 4pm, Saturday, in broad daylight and with a strong dose of caffeine to take photos. I was caught in a weird sense of de ja vu.racking my brains to figure out it's relation, It was funny but I conjured it's ambience with my Boracay beach walks (sans the beach & the bikinis)

I realized that after 33 years as a Bacolod resident, it was my first time to really walk the Lacson round horizontally center ward; being the busiest street in the city.

It was fascinating to watch the establishments around propping up their tents, seeing a few drunks on every block who had 1 to many so early in the afternoon, the band stands conducting sound checks, Koreans here, Germans drinking to commemorate their own Oktoberfest and the Americans everywhere. It was like a different corner in a different time - so surreal. It took a long time for Masskara to feel this way, a feeling of wanting it not to end, a feeling that you will be eagerly awaiting for it again the next October.

The sundown ushered in more crowd, more lights, more sounds & course, more beers donned by the ostentatious splash & dash of fireworks glittering the City of Smiles; followed by the oohs & aahs of the revelers. This Saturday night was highlighted by the parade of masquerade dancers contemplated in almost theatrical costumes. In Silver , golds & platinums, they sashayed the streets, one can't help but pity the girls in stiletto pumps.

The performers gyrated & swayed glowing like human disco balls in the streets. One of the treats I enjoyed most were the Manila bands who played back to back with our own local bands.

It was the night to smile as you brush shoulders with friends and familiar faces. It was the night to smirk and throw your dagger looks to those who literally brush your shoulders whom you don't know.

I would like to congratulate our local police force for being so vigilant and alert in securing peace & order for this festival, ensuring everyone's right to enjoyment & partying without getting paranoid.

Sunday saw me with leg cramps from walking and what the heck! This masskara deserves a standing ovation anyway.

Ah! Bacolod getting better & better.

[SugarFreak]

masskara 2007 fireworks display

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Electric Masskara
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[SUV111]

I've heard GMA network will construct their own studio in Bacolod soon. To further challenge ABS standing in Western Visayas.:)

This will further enhance competition of 2 giant Networks...as you can see...ABS-CBN is doing well here in Bacolod. Grabe ang ila Market kay man sila lang gid ang ari diri..if this will be the Plan of GMA, then very good!!!!

[jaywalker]

This is good having GMA Station based in Bacolod.We are having a problem with thier signal at the moment.That's is why ABS-CBN is getting a huge viewers in Bacolod.RPN-9 has clearer picture than GMA.

Ti kundi i can watch Bubble Gang na eh:lol:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ I guess GMA network tested the waters(tv market) of Bacolod when they flew in some of their big stars for the kapuso Masskara celebration at SM City. With the overwhelming response, I pressume they already made that important decision. Its just a matter of timing now. Anybody here affiliated with GMA network can shed light to this development. Masadya gid ini. The network war will surely boil in the sweet city of smiles.:)

[SUV111]

^^ I guess GMA network tested the waters(tv market) of Bacolod when they flew in some of their big stars for the kapuso Masskara celebration at SM City. With the overwhelming response, I pressume they already made that important decision. Its just a matter of timing now. Anybody here affiliated with GMA network can shed light to this development. Masadya gid ini. The network war will surely boil in the sweet city of smiles.:)

Preicely!!!! there were many kapuso stars who visited the city for the previous months starting from the openning of SM down to the masskara celebration. Last years masskara was also flocked by kapuso stars when they did the SOP at SM grounds. :) I wonder what will be the next step of Kapamilya here in Bacolod once Kapuso will start its operation in the City where SMILE never fades. :)

[SugarFreak]

you may read the article below,,,during the masskara 2006 with GMA

Baskug gid Kapuso sa Bacolod! (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife2_oct30_2006)

By Isah V. Red
In Bacolod, Kapuso is strong. That’s what the title of the column says. And it’s probably true. Based on the turnout of Bacoleños at the parking lot of still-under-construction SM City for the live remote telecast of GMA-7’s S.O.P. two Sundays ago, Mega Manila’s no. 1 television network is now giving ABS-CBN tough times in other cities across the archipelago.

While the Bacoleños watch Kapamilya programs from a relay transmission through GMA Network’s Iloilo broadcast center, they seem to be enjoying every show on the network.

The crowd at the SM City Bacolod parking lot wasn’t as huge as those we’ve seen in Cebu, Davao, and nearby Iloilo, yet considering that the network doesn’t even have a TV station in the city the loyal fans of Kapuso programs braved the simmering noontime heat to get a glimpse of their favorite stars.

When the show went on the air at exactly 12 noon, the crowd didn’t mind being toasted under an intensely hot Bacolod sun for as long they could see on stage Dennis Trillo (who got the loudest scream every time he’d make an appearance on the makeshift stage).

Dennis, who is starring in the afternoon soap Now and Forever: Dangal with Jennylyn Mercado, was easily the crowd favorite especially when he proved to the thousands of female Bacoleños drooling over his unmistakably handsome face that he could hold his own in the musical numbers that pit him against established singers like JayR and Gabby Eigenmann.

Dennis, Gabby, and JayR were just among the Kapuso stars who flew to Bacolod for the special Masskara telecast on S.O.P. The others were Alfred Vargas who celebrated his birthday last Oct. 24 (he was treated to a pre-birthday celebration bash at Aruba by the owners of Walker briefs Friday, Oct. 20), KC Montero, the Pinoy Pop Superstars winners and finalists (Jonalyn Viray and Brennan Espartinez, Gerald Santos), and recent-mom Jaya (daughter of wacky comedienne Elizabeth Ramsey) and openly gay noontime clown Allan K.

Aiza Seguerra was also in the company of Kapuso stars as a special guest. She did a spot with Jonalyn.

The Kapuso stars flew in and out of Bacolod that day, except for Dennis who stayed for a gig with a band later in the evening.

Best TV station

Speaking of GMA Network… it recently bagged multiple awards in the recently held 2006 Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Television, including the prestigious Best Station Award which the Kapuso Network has won for the second consecutive year now.

GMA-7’s primetime newscast 24 Oras is one of the winners in the Best News Program category while Vicky Morales won as Best Female Newscaster for Saksi. Winning the Best Public Service Program Award is Wish Ko Lang! while Mike Enriquez was named Best Public Service Program Host for Imbestigador. Debate won as Best Public Affairs Program and its hosts Winnie Monsod and Oscar Orbos received the Best Public Affairs Program Host Award. Pinoy Abroad won as Best Travel Show and its hosts Ivan Mayrina and Rhea Santos received the Best Travel Show Host Award.

The GMA entertainment shows and talents who won awards were Love to Love for Best Youth Oriented Program, Startalk as one of the winners of Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show, Marian Rivera (Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin) for Best New Female TV Personality, Christine Jacob (Mobile Kusina) for Best Educational Program Host, Bubble Gang for Best Gag Show, Bahay Mo Ba ’To? for Best Comedy Show, Rufa Mae Quinto (Hokus Pokus) for Best Comedy Actress, Ogie Alcasid (Bubble Gang) for Best Comedy Actor, Ang Mahiwagang Baul is one of the winners for Best Horror/Fantasy Program, Now and Forever for Best Daytime Drama Series, StarStruck 3 for Best Talent Search Program, Regine Velasquez for Best Talent Search Program Host, and Eat Bulaga for Best Variety Show.

GMA-7 also received the Best Reality Competition Program Award for Extra Challenge and the Best Reality Competition Program Host Award for Paolo Bediones and Ethel Booba. GMA Network’s sister station QTV-11, which is celebrating its first anniversary on Nov. 11, also brought honor to the network by bagging the Best Lifestyle Show Award for Gandang Ricky Reyes. The Best Lifestyle Show Host Award was also given to Ricky Reyes for Gandang Ricky Reyes while the Best Game Show Host Award was won by Arnel Ignacio for Now Na!

[SUV111]

October 31, 2007
MassKa-Sadya (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/10/31/feat/masska.sadya.html)

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

MASSKARA all throughout the years has undeniably mimicked its predecessor's manner of salvo. In the past 10 years Masskara unfortunately, saw fewer and fewer fellowship from Bacolodnon themselves.

"Amo man na gyapon." as most say. Same old "over crowded Public Plaza beer garden," Same rock concerts swarmed with people high on everything, the inconvenience of the container toilets (not to mention the stench.ewe!) and the likely possibility of being harassed - robbed - or stabbed. All of this topped with the crazy traffic that just makes you want to lock yourself at home. In a nutshell - slides to bad tourism.

My last Plaza masskara was 5 years ago, wherein we have to chose the nearest stall to the Bac-up detachment just to ensure our safety as Masskara in the past usually concludes on the papers with incessant casualties. This becoming almost a norm, packaged to the festival. This Bacolod Fiesta, which was spun from the struggles of the Negrenses who battled the Sugar Industry recession back in the late 70's, was slowly becoming an omen of trouble.

Kudos to the 2007 Masskara directors, especially to the Artists behind who just in time refashioned a new character to this year's celebration. A great change far from the past duplication & monotony.

Masskasadya!

Like a caterpillar to the butterfly, the 2007 Masskara metamorphic growth is bursting forth and flying with an energy & tonicity so strong that it brought back the prodigy of Masskara's brilliance and fascination to the highest high.

Surely, the late Art Association of Bacolod (AAB) President : Ely Santiago who coined the word -Mass(people) & Kara (face) will be looking & smiling from above the Bacolod skies.

Early Friday morning (Oct 19, 2007), Bacolod closed it's Lacson Street to make room for a stretch of regalia. A smorgasbord of party tents, mini concert set-ups, larger than life sound system with throbbing sub-woofers & spot lights in every corner with the diameter of a bicycle tire.

The 6th street of Lacson to it's 23rd was officially a party zone. It was like falling into Alice's wonderland as soon as you ducked in the tug rope borderlines. It was a hedonist paradise.

Lucky enough to residing so close to this haven, I slipped into my most comfortable flip-flops & walked my way with friends to the Bank of Commerce where the charming: Ms. Grace Solatorio hosted an al fresco wine & dine for Bank of Commerce (BOC) clients & friends. It was one of the best Masskara parade lookouts considering the building was on elevated ground. Incidentally, the boom boxes were right in front of us that one can't just help but move down and street strut. The BOC masskara night was a homogenous mix of businesspeople, farmers & fellow bankers - all after a hard week's work would just like to welcome a good cocktail laced with great company.

We witnessed from our watchtower the spectacle of the 1st ever electric Masskara. An army of street dancers with reflectors, blinking head dresses, neon masks & night glow suits flouncing & jerking to the beat of the drums in pulsating volume makes you just want to run down on the street and dance with your beer.

The next day you wake up with a hang and try to remember as much as you can of the last night's pure pursuit of happiness. The next day I decided to stay more sober and relish the festival for what it really is, after all - the beers will always be there.

I trotted the streets of: Lacson early 4pm, Saturday, in broad daylight and with a strong dose of caffeine to take photos. I was caught in a weird sense of de ja vu.racking my brains to figure out it's relation, It was funny but I conjured it's ambience with my Boracay beach walks (sans the beach & the bikinis)

I realized that after 33 years as a Bacolod resident, it was my first time to really walk the Lacson round horizontally center ward; being the busiest street in the city.

It was fascinating to watch the establishments around propping up their tents, seeing a few drunks on every block who had 1 to many so early in the afternoon, the band stands conducting sound checks, Koreans here, Germans drinking to commemorate their own Oktoberfest and the Americans everywhere. It was like a different corner in a different time - so surreal. It took a long time for Masskara to feel this way, a feeling of wanting it not to end, a feeling that you will be eagerly awaiting for it again the next October.

The sundown ushered in more crowd, more lights, more sounds & course, more beers donned by the ostentatious splash & dash of fireworks glittering the City of Smiles; followed by the oohs & aahs of the revelers. This Saturday night was highlighted by the parade of masquerade dancers contemplated in almost theatrical costumes. In Silver , golds & platinums, they sashayed the streets, one can't help but pity the girls in stiletto pumps.

The performers gyrated & swayed glowing like human disco balls in the streets. One of the treats I enjoyed most were the Manila bands who played back to back with our own local bands.

It was the night to smile as you brush shoulders with friends and familiar faces. It was the night to smirk and throw your dagger looks to those who literally brush your shoulders whom you don't know.

I would like to congratulate our local police force for being so vigilant and alert in securing peace & order for this festival, ensuring everyone's right to enjoyment & partying without getting paranoid.

Sunday saw me with leg cramps from walking and what the heck! This masskara deserves a standing ovation anyway.

Ah! Bacolod getting better & better.

Who wroter this SUGAR?...

[jaywalker]

That article somehow expresses the feeling excitement ,contentment and wanting more fun during the Masskara Festival.I can feel his thoughts while reading it.I wish i could be there next year.:cheers:

[Xeltran]

unfortunately Amiga will soon be cut off the air. Ang S na S will also be cut off the air. it will be replaced by a local game show hosted by PBB housemate Nel Rapiz and 2 other hosts from S na S. dunno kung sino kay di ko man sila kilala.

but the game show is already confirmed. it will be aired all over WV. i heard they will also be getting contestants from the panay island

Yeah, but this show, "Kapamilya, Winner ka!" was launched aroudn 2 Saturdays ago replacing Sabado Barkada (which replaced S na S years ago). :) Aw, I hope Amiga will still be on air.

I've heard GMA network will construct their own studio in Bacolod soon. To further challenge ABS standing in Western Visayas.:)

Hmm? GMA already had a TV station in Bacolod before. It was located near UNO-R. I dunno what happened though that they closed down and Bacolod just relies on the TV feeds from the station in Iloilo.

[jaywalker]

If sa mga radyo may mga drama,i hope they can create a telenovela based on the true to life stories of Bacolodnon or yet Negrosanon in Hiligaynon.I'm pretty sure local viewers can reflects thier lives in this program:cheers:

[jaywalker]

1st Electric Masskara Photos From Sassieboy Blog
NEGROS ISLAND ONLINE

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/1645843257_718fdc8f46_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/1646680458_71866b69e5_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/1645782551_019fa6536e_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/1646693078_6e02724ec1_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/1645810773_05db6c2d17_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/1646673106_64dca60bba_m.jpg

Thank you Sassieboy!

[ngprofflorida]

Good News to all job hunters out there! A new call center called H.U.B. Contact Solutions will open soon in Negros Occidental and they need personnels to fill up different vacant positons.

They urgently need…

source: negros online by sassie boy

I posted this last august 30, 2007 so this is it!!!!!
mga friends sa negros, may fresh news ako sa inyo. another call center will open next year in bacolod not a convergy's a another big company . will expand their operation in the philippines, and now their negotiating with the local officials in bacolod. no hint at this time. they still scouting the place. this is for next year

[JEFFjr_25]

^^^^ This is truly one good news NG. More jobs to all Bacolodnons and Negrense. More business, more jobs. Kudos. :cheers: Thats why Bacolod's local govt should push for the develoment of the old Bacolod airport into a SEZ. Give more incentives and tax holidays to all would be locators to Bacolod SEZ. A little sacrifice in the part of our local govt could mean great benefits for the people.:)

[SUV111]

yes...thats true...i also heard froma reliable source that people support call center will also invade negros once their project in Fort will be completed. This will surely make Bacolod smile to the max. :) hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

yes...thats true...i also heard froma reliable source that people support call center will also invade negros once their project in Fort will be completed. This will surely make Bacolod smile to the max. :) hehehehe

With these developments coming Bacolod's way, theres more reason for the people of Bacolod and Negros to really SMILE about.:):):)
Especially this coming Yuletide season and for the year 2008.:banana:

[SUV111]

St. Francis Center :)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2043.jpg?t=1193902973

Here are the pictures taken a while ago along Tnagub Araneta St...this is the road widening project of GMA. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2061.jpg?t=1193903324

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2059.jpg?t=1193903374

Wala lang...post ko lang. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2055.jpg?t=1193903439

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2054.jpg?t=1193903477

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2051.jpg?t=1193903506

Bridge underconstruction along Gardenville...Jay, you mentioned this in our other thread...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2052.jpg?t=1193903594

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2053.jpg?t=1193903628

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Thanks a lot Smile. Youre really one cool dude. :applause::applause::applause:

Motorists plying the Tangub highway route will surely feel the comfort of this widening project. And this is what we call, "People's taxes at work". :)

[SUV111]

^^ Thanks a lot Smile. Youre really one cool dude. :applause::applause::applause:

Motorists plying the Tangub highway route will surely feel the comfort of this widening project. And this is what we call, "People's taxes at work". :)

Just imagine that...from kabankalan going down to Bacolod ang road widening nila...parang SLEX na ang daan. :) hahahahaha but really...you can really feel the comfort when you travel south...except the sum ag part which the construction is still on the way. :) pero when you reach taloc...pwede ka nang mag 120kmph hahahahahaha!!!!!! :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^:lol: 120Kph gid yah Smile... Mayu lang wala highway police or speed camera. Hopefully, if may budget pa ang govt, butangan nila tani ang mga highways naton sang asphalt overlay including the rubberized lane markings. Not ony the plain concrete pavement.:)

[ngprofflorida]

^^^^ This is truly one good news NG. More jobs to all Bacolodnons and Negrense. More business, more jobs. Kudos. :cheers: Thats why Bacolod's local govt should push for the develoment of the old Bacolod airport into a SEZ. Give more incentives and tax holidays to all would be locators to Bacolod SEZ. A little sacrifice in the part of our local govt could mean great benefits for the people.:)

Thanks dude I read this on US news they closed the offices here, and they were going out in other country , and I knew it is Philippines , thousands of job was displaced here. bad things in our side here, but good news to the negrense and other part of the country.:)

[SUV111]

^^:lol: 120Kph gid yah Smile... Mayu lang wala highway police or speed camera. Hopefully, if may budget pa ang govt, butangan nila tani ang mga highways naton sang asphalt overlay including the rubberized lane markings. Not ony the plain concrete pavement.:)

Thats right...pag tapos na guro ang tanan...they will do that. :)

[TJ]

yep, but they are building the highway slower than a sloth. Imagine 2002 they start the project now it's almost 2008 and wala pa isa ka kilometer ang naubra nila?? tapos amu pani gina pabugal nila nga feat?? kahuluya gd kaayo sang ini nga project mayu ni tani galing laban sa kurakot amu ni nga more than 5 years na wala pa 1km ang na build nila.

Im not proud of this project because it is in the hand of corrupt people and any project in their hands are not worthy of praise or honor they are failures and disasters.

[jaywalker]

Good News to all job hunters out there! A new call center called H.U.B. Contact Solutions will open soon in Negros Occidental and they need personnels to fill up different vacant positons.

They urgently need…

source: negros online by sassie boy

I posted this last august 30, 2007 so this is it!!!!!
mga friends sa negros, may fresh news ako sa inyo. another call center will open next year in bacolod not a convergy's a another big company . will expand their operation in the philippines, and now their negotiating with the local officials in bacolod. no hint at this time. they still scouting the place. this is for next year

Sounds Good NG! Aside from the available human resources,a more stable and cheaper cost of electricity in Negros makes it more attractive to this kind of investment.Bacolod is positioning itself as an alternative site for IT outside Manila.This will give a push to the University and Colleges in Bacolod to offer more IT courses to be able to fill the needed manpower in the IT sector.Local Government with Councilor Batapa Sique is working together the call center operators and schools in Bacolod to meet the demand manpower needed.

[jaywalker]

Just imagine that...from kabankalan going down to Bacolod ang road widening nila...parang SLEX na ang daan. :) hahahahaha but really...you can really feel the comfort when you travel south...except the sum ag part which the construction is still on the way. :) pero when you reach taloc...pwede ka nang mag 120kmph hahahahahaha!!!!!! :)

Way before the road rehabilitation,express or non-stop vehicular services to the South when reaching the vicinity of Bago City they can speed between 80-100 kph.Well mostly doing the 120kph are private vehicles.I'm not sure if someone really doing the over speeding but it is possible.You will be tempted to run your car in higher speed when your into this roads.But remember speeding is dangerous and could take our lives away.

Thanks for the update Suv111.

Glad it has passed through Tangub Church.It's quite a slow paced construction but many small Bacolod construction businesses has given opportunity to be apart of this project.Massive road work involved in this project like breaking the old and existing ones and reconcreting it again making it more thicker and durable.

[jaywalker]

Seven-Day Tourism Assembly in Bacolod

All eyes will once more be on Bacolod City as a seven-day tourism assembly unreels November 12-18 with nine major tourism-related activities with the theme "Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals." This was unveiled during a press conference yesterday and presided by WV Department of Tourism (DOT) Director, Edwin Trompeta, and provincial and city tourism officers, at the provincial capitol. Trompeta said present during the November 12-18 assembly with various activities, are all the stakeholders in the tourism industry not only in the Western Visayas region but visitors and guests in the national level.

To be conducted during the seven-day activities will be a Regional Tourism Fair, Regional Travel Exchange, Regional Cultural Showcase, Regional Tourism Congress, Regional Tourism Excellence Awards, Tourism Olympics, Regional Parade of Festivals, Search for Miss WV Tourism and something to titillate the palate, the Regional Food Festival. "Sellers and buyers of tourism activities, all stakeholders involved in the promotion of the industry will be here," said Trompeta.

From 2,000-3,000 participants from different parts of Western Visayas will be participating in the various aspects of the tourism, possibly the best and the biggest of its kind nationwide. It will virtually be a feast for the senses, what with the Regional Cultural Showcase, Parade of Festivals, Regional Tourism Fair and the Miss WV Tourism pageant which are held separately in various provinces.

Experts and specialists in tourism including those from the LGUs and the private sectors, have carefully planned out the conduct of the various activities and how it will unfold.

It is also geared to promote and highlight the diversity of the tourism attractions, the services available and the facilities which are available in the different areas of Western Visayas.

The major activity of the tourism assembly will be the Tourism Congress which will feature expert presentations on tourism investment laws and incentives, a buyer-seller program which is intended to give tourism service providers a face-to-face meeting with business on the latest tour packages, and contracts maybe forged in direct table negotiations.

The Tourism Congress is a co-presentation of the private sectors including the Negros Island Tourism, Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Negros Occidental, Women in Travel, NAITAS, ABS-CBN, and SM City-Bacolod.*

[jaywalker]

St. Francis Center :)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2043.jpg?t=1193902973

At last,St Francis Center has managed to attract new tenants.How the Japanese Resto occupying the othe end near Ford Motors display center,is it still present?I heard thier rental fee is more higher than others.It's interior is similar to De la Rama Center in Downtown.There's a big statue of St.Francis.It's second floor is half occupied too.

[SUV111]

At last,St Francis Center has managed to attract new tenants.How the Japanese Resto occupying the othe end near Ford Motors display center,is it still present?I heard thier rental fee is more higher than others.It's interior is similar to De la Rama Center in Downtown.There's a big statue of St.Francis.It's second floor is half occupied too.

The resto is doing good. :) and its no longer ford who occupies the showroom...its CHRYSLER. Ford transferred to its own showroom near Bata. :)
theyre much better compared to dela rama center jay...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday015.jpg?t=1193966207

[ngprofflorida]

Good day!

In response to your suggestion, we have already updated the site and include the time clock of different states in USA as well as the local time in London and in Dubai.

Also, we are happy to inform you that you may now take a glimpse of the inside of the airport as we have posted some pictures on the About page of the airport pre-departure area and check-in area.

A list of recommended hotels in Bacolod is also available on site. Soon we will be uploading other pertinent information on the site.

In the meantime, we encourage you to spread the news about www.bacolod-silayairport.com to your friends and relatives in whatever means you can.

Thank you and Best regards,

administrator@bacolod-silayairport.com
Quoting ngprofflorida@aol.com:

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> Guys check this out update

[ngprofflorida]

The resto is doing good. :) and its no longer ford who occupies the showroom...its CHRYSLER. Ford transferred to its own showroom near Bata. :)
theyre much better compared to dela rama center jay...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday015.jpg?t=1193966207


whats the name of this building....?

[jaywalker]

I beleive Bacolod Ford Motors previous display showroom is too small for them that's why they moved to Bata and besides the trend of growth is going towards North.They'll get more business exposure in there and surprisingly a Chrysler showroom?Is Ford and Chrysler a sister company?

Last year someone has relay to me the scoop about the Car display is going to be built showroom in front of that Ford and the St. Francis building.have they remove the sidewalks market in that area?

Brod NG,it's the interior of St.Francis Center.

[SUV111]

I beleive Bacolod Ford Motors previous display showroom is too small for them that's why they moved to Bata and besides the trend of growth is going towards North.They'll get more business exposure in there.

Last year someone has relay to me the scoop about the Car display is going to be built showroom in front of that Ford and the St. Francis building.have they remove the sidewalks market in that area?

not yet and I hope they will coz they cause traffic at night. :)

[SUV111]

abaw!!!!! ang trio present gid today ahh!!!!!! hahahahaha good morning kuya jay and daddy NG

[ngprofflorida]

I beleive Bacolod Ford Motors previous display showroom is too small for them that's why they moved to Bata and besides the trend of growth is going towards North.They'll get more business exposure in there and surprisingly a Chrysler showroom?Is Ford and Chrysler a sister company?

Last year someone has relay to me the scoop about the Car display is going to be built showroom in front of that Ford and the St. Francis building.have they remove the sidewalks market in that area?

Brod NG,it's the interior of St.Francis Center.
.
oh my gosh i thought robinson mall....

[ngprofflorida]

abaw!!!!! ang trio present gid today ahh!!!!!! hahahahaha good morning kuya jay and daddy NG


meg check the website of the new airport ganda....

[jaywalker]

Mig Gonz is still missing!

Anyway with regards to Gaisano's Grand Regal Hotel, that building was a should be the first 5 star hotel in Bacolod.It was named Tatsu Hotel,a Japanese investment which was supposed to be a four storey building.I think they were also affected by the Asian Crisis in 1997 and because that it didn't went ahead according to the plan.That was also the time were Bacolod was campaigning itself to become the Convention Center of the South with the Bacolod Covention Hotel leading the league of hotels operating in the city.

[SUV111]

Mig Gonz is still missing!

Anyway with regards to Gaisano's Grand Regal Hotel, that building was an a supposed first 5 star hotel in Bacolod.It was named Tatsu Hotel,a Japanese investment which supposed to be a four storey building.I think that were also affected by the Asian Crisis in 1997 that it didn't went ahead according to the plan.That was also the time were Bacolod was campaigning itself to become the Convention Center of the South with the Bacolod Covention Hotel leading the league of hotels operating in the city.

no...they were not affected by the asian crisis...they made theyre own crisis..hahahaha!!!! the owner spent much of the money in the casino and end up loosing everything. Thats why Gaisano took over the development of the Hotel and made it the Grand regal Hotel. :0

[SUV111]

meg check the website of the new airport ganda....

Saw it...i love it and i hope they will post more pics of it. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Saw it...i love it and i hope they will post more pics of it. :)


cool they still asking more suggestion.... please help.

SUV ano ang gin obra mo sa sulod sang st francis,

[jaywalker]

no...they were not affected by the asian crisis...they made theyre own crisis..hahahaha!!!! the owner spent much of the money in the casino and end up loosing everything. Thats why Gaisano took over the development of the Hotel and made it the Grand regal Hotel. :0


Is it? :lol:

It should have been more better if they continued the construction up to 4th floor.I have read some of the travel blogs and so far Grand Regal is scoring 4 out of 5.They said service is good.

Are they related to Grand Regal hotel of Davao?

[SUV111]

cool they still asking more suggestion.... please help.

SUV ano ang gin obra mo sa sulod sang st francis,

wala lang...just went inside and took pics. :) I'm supposed to take pictures of the Gym on the 3rd floor galing nahuya ko kay glass tanan kitanon gid ko na makuha picture...:) hehehehehe Nami da ang gym sa babaw. :) puros insurance companies ang ga occupy sang St. Francis.

[ngprofflorida]

wala lang...just went inside and took pics. :) I'm supposed to take pictures of the Gym on the 3rd floor galing nahuya ko kay glass tanan kita gid ko sang mga ga workout na kuhaan ko sila pics..:) hehehehehe

oh ok, any more surprise pictures for tonight?:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[SUV111]

oh ok, any more surprise pictures for tonight?:nuts::nuts::nuts:

wala siguro kay daw kapoy ako.:) hehehehehe well see ah kung may ara later. :) i will just bring my camera with me para kung ano gid mankaron manguha lang ako pictures eh. :)

[jaywalker]

wala lang...just went inside and took pics. :) I'm supposed to take pictures of the Gym on the 3rd floor galing nahuya ko kay glass tanan kitanon gid ko na makuha picture...:) hehehehehe Nami da ang gym sa babaw. :) puros insurance companies ang ga occupy sang St. Francis.

Christmas na gid dira ya.Diri iyah ambot gid sa langaw.Daw sa wala lang ah.:lol:

Infairness,St Francis Center looks neat both interior and exterior.

[SUV111]

Christmas na gid eh. :) you can even hear christmas carols along downtown area especially when you pass by along UNICITY. :) and Even at Robs, SM and Gaisano. :) they started selling Christams decors last September. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Christmas na gid eh. :) you can even hear christmas carols along downtown area especially when you pass by along UNICITY. :) and Even at Robs, SM and Gaisano. :) they started selling Christams decors last September. :)

Theres nothing compared to the Christmas season in the Phils. Our yuletide season is more of a family celebration. Other countries celebrate it just for economic activity and benefits. Ours are both.:) Btw Smile, that pic with a glass lift is the inside of St Francis Ctr.. Thats really cool. Daw mas nami pa compared to Robs Place Bacolod-Mandalagan. Just my thought.:)

[Bo B]

Is it? :lol:

It should have been more better if they continued the construction up to 4th floor.I have read some of the travel blogs and so far Grand Regal is scoring 4 out of 5.They said service is good.

Are they related to Grand Regal hotel of Davao?

I guess they couldn't do that as the airport is just too close... another reason why the old airport should be closed.

It is good to hear that the hotel is doing well despite tough competition from the biggest hotel in the city. They should do something with the color scheme of the hotel as it looks so "bakya".

[SUV111]

I guess they couldn't do that as the airport is just too close... another reason why the old airport should be closed.

It is good to hear that the hotel is doing well despite tough competition from the biggest hotel in the city. They should do something with the color scheme of the hotel as it looks so "bakya".

Thats right Bo I looks like an annex building of the gaisano mall. :) they couldve changed the color. A little retouch would make the building look more elegant. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Hi,

We are happy to note that the updated website have impressed you and thank you for your comittment to spread the news about the site to your friens abroad.

For the airport phone number, we will provide this on our services page as soon as the page is up. we are still in the process of compiling all relevant data to be posted on the service page. and this will include flight routes, schedules, airport guide and other information.

We will update you as soon as this information is posted online.

Thank you,

Mark Gomez- customer service, New Bacolod Silay Airport

meg so far NBSA website is way better than any other airport website in the country.

[jaywalker]

I guess they couldn't do that as the airport is just too close... another reason why the old airport should be closed.

It is good to hear that the hotel is doing well despite tough competition from the biggest hotel in the city. They should do something with the color scheme of the hotel as it looks so "bakya".

Thats right Bo I looks like an annex building of the gaisano mall. :) they couldve changed the color. A little retouch would make the building look more elegant. :)

I think most of the Gaisano buildings have that very colorful looks.

The city should do something on controlling the horrible traffic scene during peak hours along Gaisano.They must impose strict traffic rules flow to improve the flow of the vehicles.

The city must act to protect the pedestrians crossing the street towards the mall.The designated loading and unloading section are becoming the terminal of jeepneys.They must have to follow what Cebu has done on being a disciplinarian in terms of traffic rules and regulations implementation.

The suggest before was installing a traffic light in front of Gaisano City Mall.Did they go through with it?How's the traffic situation there nowadays during peak hours like 4pm to 7pm?

(I just noticed our avatars,mostly are of Bacolod Buildings.Jeffjr should make one too.:))

[SUV111]

I think most of the Gaisano buildings have that very colorful looks.

The city should do something on controlling the horrible traffic scene during peak hours along Gaisano.They must impose strict traffic rules flow to improve the flow of the vehicles.

The city must act to protect the pedestrians crossing the street towards the mall.The designated loading and unloading section are becoming the terminal of jeepneys.They must have to follow what Cebu has done on being a disciplinarian in terms of traffic rules and regulations implementation.

The suggest before was installing a traffic light in front of Gaisano City Mall.Did they go through with it?How's the traffic situation there nowadays during peak hours like 4pm to 7pm?

(I just noticed our avatars,mostly are of Bacolod Buildings.Jeffjr should make one too.:))

oh well jay!!!! the traffic is still horrible..lucky if theres an enforcer around that time kay medyo ma ease out ang traffic but alijis and punta taytay jeepneys are really ignorant about the traffic rules. :) they are the ones causing heavy traffic...and not to mention ang mga tig a ulo man na mga pedestrian nga naga saka sa ga pundo nga jeep maski sa tung dalan...kailinit gid.

[JEFFjr_25]

I think most of the Gaisano buildings have that very colorful looks.

The city should do something on controlling the horrible traffic scene during peak hours along Gaisano.They must impose strict traffic rules flow to improve the flow of the vehicles.

The city must act to protect the pedestrians crossing the street towards the mall.The designated loading and unloading section are becoming the terminal of jeepneys.They must have to follow what Cebu has done on being a disciplinarian in terms of traffic rules and regulations implementation.

The suggest before was installing a traffic light in front of Gaisano City Mall.Did they go through with it?How's the traffic situation there nowadays during peak hours like 4pm to 7pm?

I just noticed our avatars,mostly are of Bacolod Buildings:)

Ako na lang ang wala Bacolod bldg avatar. Soon, I will. :) Btw Jay, with regard to the traffic situation along Gaisano City. I suggest they install a center island or steel barrier along that route since traffic lights might take a longer time before the SP's approve it. In this manner, public jeepneys will not overlap from the other side of the road. And most importantly, increase traffic aide visibility in the area. But so sad coz this just show that most of our drivers(esp. jeepney drivers) still lack the basic discipline on the road.:ohno:

[SUV111]

Bacolod City develops culture of excellence

BACOLOD CITY, Nov 1 (PNA) – Bacolod City has already developed a culture of excellence with its numerous awards coming from various sectors, according to Mayor Evelio Leonardia.

Just last week, this city was awarded the 2007 Business Friendly City in the Philippines during the 33rd Philippine Business Conference held at the Manila Hotel with no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as guest.

Bacolod City has outsmarted other progressive cities in the country like Makati, Marikina, and San Fernando, Pampanga.

Leonardia said he was proud of the numerous achievements of the city, especially that it has proven its worth to provide the most business friendly climate to investors.

"We will try to be responsive to see to it that we listen to every businessman, to see to it that they will grow because if they grow the city will also grow. The award has made waves in the business community. We will try to live up to their expectation,” he said. "When people start looking beyond Makati, Bacolod is next,” he added.

Bacolod got its first Business Friendly award in 2006.

It was also recognized as Disabled Friendly City, 2nd Best Peace and Order Council in the Philippines, among others. (PNA)

http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Bacolod_City_develops_culture_of_excellence.shtml

[jaywalker]

Actually when there's a presence of traffic enforcers the traffic flow a bit better.Steel barriers is always find it's way as the last resort to those undisciplined .

Normally,we are trying to escaped that way(forgot the name of the street along Gaisano.Is it still Araneta St.) and instead use the other road all the way to Goldenfield Complex as our entry and exit points in going to and from the city.

Do you think it would work if they install a pedestrian bridge like what they did in Robs?I think Gaisano City mall should have a jeepney terminal like SM City does and do not allow PUV's from stopping along the side of the street.

[TJ]

damu gd ya gyapon pasaway nga driver kag pasahero.. mapara lang bisan diin kag madulog bisan.. bisan alang2x. Cguro dapat grabehan pagid ang e multa sa ila kag dapat presohon kay ka mga tiga sa mga bagul nila pra madudla sila kag di na sagi kapasaway.

Kisa, mga pasahero mismo ga hambal nga "meg daw alang2x ni imu hu" ay daw waay lang bati sige gyapon padungol waay gani hadlok sa enforcer.

nami ni cla pinahan gd tudo2x para bisan wala enforcer matahap cla bla haw.

[SUV111]

damu gd ya gyapon pasaway nga driver kag pasahero.. mapara lang bisan diin kag madulog bisan.. bisan alang2x. Cguro dapat grabehan pagid ang e multa sa ila kag dapat presohon kay ka mga tiga sa mga bagul nila pra madudla sila kag di na sagi kapasaway.

Kisa, mga pasahero mismo ga hambal nga "meg daw alang2x ni imu hu" ay daw waay lang bati sige gyapon padungol waay gani hadlok sa enforcer.

nami ni cla pinahan gd tudo2x para bisan wala enforcer matahap cla bla haw.

Korek gid TJ!!!! daw wala bala mga paminsaron haw. pakabal gid ya!!! daw pawala...wala na may gina kahadlukan ah. Ang ABS-CBN may ara man tood panika tika pero asta lang sa amo na..wala man aksyon...ambot kung may maka kayo pa sini nga problema. Kay ka kahuluya gid sa mga indi taga diri na makita ang mga driver diri wala disiplina.

[ngprofflorida]

good evening Bacolod whats new again? new post at the NBSA airport. getting more info as per jaywalker's request.

[SUV111]

so...tani this forum will be promoted to our local government so that they may be able to read the ideas and opinions of the forumers. This Forum can help Promote our province and the City of Bacolod worldwide. And they will also be able to answer questions of some of the forumers and air their side kung may ara man mga reklamo sa ila mga ubra na daw indi amo.

[jaywalker]

Gaisano seems just waiting for the local officials to solve the worsening traffic condition on thier area unlike Robs like what i've read lately that they have worked out with the City Government in dealing the traffic problem and there's a proposal of installing a traffic light under the pedestrian bridge provide by the Robinson's Mall Management.Bacolod traffic management is also just full of talking.I was expecting that they could at least come up with solutions.

Calling NG abi palihog iinform si Councilor Bais about sa traffic situation along Gaisano Mall.

[SUV111]

Gaisano seems just waiting for the local officials to solve the worsening traffic condition on thier area unlike Robs like what i've read lately that they have worked out with the City Government in dealing the traffic problem and there's a proposal of installing a traffic light under the pedestrian bridge provide by the Robinson's Mall Management.Bacolod traffic management is also just full of talking.I was expecting that they could at least come up with solutions.

Calling NG abi palihog iinform si Councilor Bais about sa traffic situation along Gaisano Mall.

Robinsons is also one of the places where traffic situation is at its worst...even within the mall itself...sa may entrance dapit, it becomes congested during night time...people tend to park on both sides of the street and the guards doesnt mind at all...even the cab drivers, they will unload their passenger and then try to stop to pick up another passenger without paying any respect to those making "pila" for their turn. :) grabe gid ka mga ungo sang mga driver ah!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Actually for most Filipinos, "Discipline is such a lonely word". Thats the battlecry nowadays. Its not only in obeying traffic rules, but its bigger than that. Coz if we're just as disciplined as most of our asian neighbors, siguro first world na kita na nasyon. haaayyyy, so sad.:ohno:

[jaywalker]

Forget it!Lets change the topic:lol:

Migz Suv111,which part of Mandalagan is the new Shopping Arcade you've posted?

[SUV111]

its right beside cafe breiz

[jaywalker]

Is it near to Lopues Mandalagan? Anu ina ang Cafe Briez?Looks like a nightspot.

[JEFFjr_25]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday021.jpg?t=1193379605
source:SUV111


Is this the one?

[jaywalker]

Ano na ang mga gimikan dira sa Bacolod subong man,aside from Sueno in SM City.

[JEFFjr_25]

The place is nice Jay. Btw Smile, is this near the u/c convergys bldg?

[SUV111]

The place is nice Jay. Btw Smile, is this near the u/c convergys bldg?

yes...neighbor sang convergy's sa sanparq...bago na gimikan...theres a newly renovated party place with a new name..forgot the name...sa may mayfair bldg. soon to open..off shore bar sa may metrodome...tapos wala na...singganan ta ka na tapos na na ang era sang bacolod when it comes to bars and parties...ang uso diri ya resto bar or dance where people doesnt need to go to the dance floor to dance ...saot na lang sila sa ila mismo na lugar. :) hehehehe...syempre north ara man dyapon eh

[JEFFjr_25]

yes...neighbor sang convergy's sa sanparq...bago na gimikan...theres a newly renovated party place with a new name..forgot the name...sa may mayfair bldg. soon to open..off shore bar sa may metrodome...tapos wala na...singganan ta ka na tapos na na ang era sang bacolod when it comes to bar...ang uso diri ya resto bar or dance where people doesnt need to go to the dance floor to dance ...saot na lang sila sa ila mismo na lugar. :) hehehehe...syempre north ara man dyapon eh

:lol: Gone are the days of Volare, Quorum, Spectrum and the likes. Now its MO2, Sueno, North, etc etc include pa gali ang Depot(hehehe).:)

[SUV111]

nag doble hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

Tani ipanami-on liwat ang depot. That gimik place is actually ok tani. Its a one-stop gimik area. Galing pirmi lang i guess may gamu dira.

[jaywalker]

:lol:Daw uli anon ako no? So the trend in Bacolod is a bar-resto where talkies while dancing or vice versa happens at the same time with bottle of beer or a glass of some spirits held in hand and of course standing position.Sosyalis puertes gid!

[jaywalker]

:lol: Gone are the days of Volare, Quorum, Spectrum and the likes. Now its MO2, Sueno, North, etc etc include pa gali ang Depot(hehehe).:)

Yeah,The Depot is a good gimikan place.Where does MO2 originates?Is it in Bacolod?

[JEFFjr_25]

MO2 Bacolod first then its either Iloilo or Boracay.:)

[SUV111]

Tani ipanami-on liwat ang depot. That gimik place is actually ok tani. Its a one-stop gimik area. Galing pirmi lang i guess may gamu dira.

Depot is not a good place to hang out in Bacolod....

[SUV111]

Yeah,The Depot is a good gimikan place.Where does MO2 originates?Is it in Bacolod?

MO2 originates in Bacolod eh...ang tag iya taga Bacolod.

[marskie]

Hi, yeah its true daw indi na uso ang disco dra. Before, i used to go to rumors,
quorom, volare; what happened to all those places? are they still in business?
I miss the night life in Bacolod. Can you please fill me in. which places can i go to have fun especially with music and drinks. I saw the pict. of peoples village where is it located?

[marskie]

:banana:Hi, yeah its true daw indi na uso ang disco dra. Before, i used to go to rumors,
quorom, volare; what happened to all those places? are they still in business?
I miss the night life in Bacolod. Can you please fill me in. which places can i go to have fun especially with music and drinks. I saw the pict. of peoples village where is it located?:banana::cheers:

[SUV111]

Hi, yeah its true daw indi na uso ang disco dra. Before, i used to go to rumors,
quorom, volare; what happened to all those places? are they still in business?
I miss the night life in Bacolod. Can you please fill me in. which places can i go to have fun especially with music and drinks. I saw the pict. of peoples village where is it located?

it is located near cafe bobs along lacson street...you can go to pepes and sueño if you like...sorrento is a cool place to visit and also MO2 in Goldentfields.

[jaywalker]

I think People's village is in 22nd Laczon St. Across the street of Riverside Hospital nga street.Suv can give you more details on this.

[SUV111]

I think People's village is in 22nd Laczon St. Across the street of Riverside Hospital nga street.Suv can give you more details on this.

its in 22nd street...a party place at night and a haven for students during day time...they have KTV bars inside and bands at night.

Goodnight everyone...need to get some sleep now....yahoooo!!!!!

[marskie]

Thanks guys.

[jaywalker]

Two Call Centers Set to Open in Bacolod Next Year

Convergys opens Bacolod facility
Contact center firm Convergys is expanding to Bacolod City in the first quarter of 2008, earmarking about $3 million to build its ninth Philippine-based facility with an initial 300 employees.

The 3,000-square-meter facility at the San Antonio Park Square can accommodate about 500 employees.

Executive vice-president for Global Operations Clint Streit said the company was considering other locations in Western Visayas for future facilities.

He said that despite the appreciation of the peso, the company is growing fast enough to expand.

Business process outsourcing (BPO) firms recently expressed concern over the effects of the strong peso and are considering seeking government help.

Convergys, however, is already satisfied with the tax holidays recently granted by the government, said Streit.

"The government has been very supportive and we really can't ask for more. I think it is unfair to ask the government to step in to rein in the strengthening peso, which is more a function of the US economy's troubles," he said.

"What the private sector needs to do is look for ways to cope, say through hedging. We [Convergys] are into hedging and we try to bring down costs without sacrificing quality to protect our margins," he added.

As for future expansion after Bacolod City, country manager Marife Zamora said that the company was considering areas where there is an abundance of English-speaking college graduates who are also proficient in information technology.

Zamora told reporters that in Bacolod, for instance, the local talent pool speak English better than Filipino.

Once operational, the new Bacolod City facility will provide both general support and advanced technical help desk services to a variety of Convergys clients via traditional voice calling, e-mail, and web chat as well as "back office" application and document processing.

"Convergys offers its clients a choice of options where their outsourced customer care operations can be located. These locations are selected on many criteria including the availability and quality of the potential employee pool," Zamora said.

"I am proud that the Philippines offers an exceptionally motivated workforce of highly dedicated, well-educated, English-speaking professionals and the infrastructure needed to deliver world-class customer care," Zamora added.

The new contact center in Bacolod City will be closely integrated into Convergys' "Global Assurance Network."

This gives Convergys control of its end-to-end operations and processes, just as the company has in North America, Europe, and in India, and assures 100-percent redundancy and flexibility for clients.

http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/biz_progress/archived/convergys_bacolod.html




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• Excellent in oral and written communication skills
• Can adapt to changing work schedules
• With active listening and coaching skills
• Can operate with minimal supervision
• Customer service oriented

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

• Good listening and typing skills
• Preferably a graduate of a Medical Transcription Course
• Experience working as a Medical Transcriptionist a strong advantage
• With keen attention to detail
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Availability to work shifts

TEAM LEADER

• With at least 1 year of call center experience as a Supervisor
• Proficient with MS Office applications and other call center-specific software / systems
• With people management skills
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable to changing work schedules
• Customer service oriented
• With problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills

Applicants may send Resume to: hub-hrd@gsbusinesscenter.com

Great Salary and Benefits awaits for Successful Applicants. So what are you waiting? APPLY NOW!

Deadline of Submission: November 10, 2007

http://www.negrosislandonline.com/2007/10/31/hub-contact-solutions-job-opening/#more-311

[SugarFreak]

St. Francis Center :)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2043.jpg?t=1193902973

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday015.jpg?t=1193966207



wow nice,,,amo ni sa ang dugay ko na nga ginahulat,,,may elevator pa ini gali even this building is not too high...mig Smile new painted ang Gaisano Main if you have a time pls take a pictures of that...grabe tungod lang sa imo nag-active pa gid ang thread naton

I think most of the Gaisano buildings have that very colorful looks.

(I just noticed our avatars,mostly are of Bacolod Buildings.Jeffjr should make one too.:))

Ako na lang ang wala Bacolod bldg avatar. Soon, I will. :) Btw Jay, with regard to the traffic situation along Gaisano City. I suggest they install a center island or steel barrier along that route since traffic lights might take a longer time before the SP's approve it. In this manner, public jeepneys will not overlap from the other side of the road. And most importantly, increase traffic aide visibility in the area. But so sad coz this just show that most of our drivers(esp. jeepney drivers) still lack the basic discipline on the road.:ohno:


migo Jeff upload kaman avatar mo eh nga bacolod icon man bla...kag ang aton signature pwd man ma uniform,,,mga citation bla sang bacolod haw

like of Lacson street fronting the Robs Place they have a proposal for putting up an Escalator Pedestrian Flyover w/ a commercial-use,,,baka ganon din ang mangyayari don sa Ataneta street infront of Gaisano city

[SugarFreak]

Who wroter this SUGAR?...

By Mymy Suajico and Avant Garde of Sunstar.com/bacolod

Good News to all job hunters out there! A new call center called H.U.B. Contact Solutions will open soon in Negros Occidental and they need personnels to fill up different vacant positons.

They urgently need…

source: negros online by sassie boy

I posted this last august 30, 2007 so this is it!!!!!
mga friends sa negros, may fresh news ako sa inyo. another call center will open next year in bacolod not a convergy's a another big company . will expand their operation in the philippines, and now their negotiating with the local officials in bacolod. no hint at this time. they still scouting the place. this is for next year

oh i remember you posted it that before...2 international IT chain of companies will be open soon in bacolod...at NG mahilig ka palagi sa mga hint bakit di mo nalang yan i-voice out agad para mas surprise,,,wala man di siguro sang may highblood sa aton ah...indi man ko palai-inom kape yah

[SugarFreak]

November 3, 2007
Firms can now process business permits for '08 (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/03/businessnews1.htm)

The Permits and Licensing Division of Bacolod City is now starting to distribute business permits application forms for 2008 to allow establishments in the city to process their documents early.

“The early issuance of business application forms will enable business establishments to obtain advance clearances from concerned departments/offices, thus reducing processing time in January,” Permits and Licensing Officer Ardis Jaculina said.

Clearances may be obtained in advance from the following department/offices: City Health Office, for sanitary permit and health cards; City Planning and Developing Office, for zoning clearance; City Veterinarian Office, for pork and meat and other poultry products;

Office of the Building Official, for building occupancy; Barangay Clearance, from respective barangays; and City Tourism Office, for evaluation of categories for tourism-related establishments. To apply for business permit, needed are community tax certificate (single proprietorship) and community certificate number for corporations.

New business permit applicants are required to submit additional requirements, including Securities and Exchange Commission registration and Articles of Incorporation; Department of Trade and Industry business name registration for sole proprietorship and Cooperative Development Authority registration (for cooperative);

Those seeking for permit renewal should submit Social Security System clearance, Bureau of Internal Revenue certificate of payment, and license to operate from government agencies concerned.

Jaculina said earlier this year the Permits and Licensing Division want to ensure the installation of a computerized system by December in preparation for the "One-Stop-Shop" at the BAYS Center in January to reduce processing time to less than an hour.

The "One-Stop-Shop" business permits processing of Bacolod City won the ANVIL national award for its excellence in business performance during the national convention of the League of Cities of the Philippines in Manila last year.

Those who wish for more information, may call 435-2606 or 433-3795.*

[ngprofflorida]

By Mymy Suajico and Avant Garde of Sunstar.com/bacolod



oh i remember you posted it that before...2 international IT chain of companies will be open soon in bacolod...at NG mahilig ka palagi sa mga hint bakit di mo nalang yan i-voice out agad para mas surprise,,,wala man di siguro sang may highblood sa aton ah...indi man ko palai-inom kape yah

maayo gid ya kon may mabaskog ako nga prof, para wala inaway.:bash::):bash:

[jaywalker]

Correct ka gid Ng.

Anyone knows the potential home of HUB Contact Solutions?

[SUV111]

Bar 21

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Cafe Bobs

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Mushu

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Inaka

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1011.jpg?t=1194095632

Gerry's Grill

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[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

Bredco views are beautifully captured.Pwede pangcontest!

Fresh delivery na naman.Still very crispy picture,my friend.Medyo hot,hot pa.Thanks a lot Suv!:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

Btw Smile, diin na dampi ang Gerry's Grill-Bacolod?:)

[SUV111]

Btw Smile, diin na dampi ang Gerry's Grill-Bacolod?:)

tupad sila sang 21 migs. :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

How about the owner of Bar21 kag Inaka,isa lang na sila bala?

From 22nd street is Inaka,Bar21 then Gerry's Grill? whatabout Mushu diin ni siya iya dampi?

[SUV111]

How about the owner of Bar21 kag Inaka,isa lang na sila bala?

From 22nd street is Inaka,Bar21 then Gerry's Grill? whatabout Mushu diin ni siya iya dampi?

bar 21 and inaka..mmmm...i think indi..mushu is located along 20th street facing gerry's grill

[jaywalker]

Halloween Extravaganza

Gather in two halls more than 700 children in various attires and you get a Halloween extravaganza never before seen in the city. This took place at SM city where two special events were held on the same afternoon of Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Competitions plus Trick or Treat.

At the SM Department Store's Northwing, almost 500 children participated in the costume contest where Salvie Mae Raden romped off with the grand winner's prize - SM Gift certificate worth P10,000.

Superman Zechariah Iziel was chosen best in Superhero costume; Nina Lacson as Mother Nature, best in fantasy costume; Justine Marie Almazora, wearing the scariest costume, that of a saleslady; Jessie John Gila, most creative in her eight-armed creature wear; and Chloe Abijay, cutest baby.

At the Northwing Event Center, Alyssia Beatriz Pabalinas won the contest for the funniest costume, Erven Ticar for the most fantastic and magical costume and Smyus Sakim Recodo, taking the most original Superhero costume. They each won SM gift certificates worh P5,000.

The Halloween activity was capped by the Black Vanity Fashion Show and a showcase of black garments in the spirit of the occasion.

[jaywalker]

History on Stage

Reliving the past. This will take place tomorrow when the Kanlaon Theater Guild of Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod stages Cinco de Noviembre, as its way of commemorating the historic occasion that liberated Negros – under the leadership of Generals Juan Araneta and Aniceto Lacson — from the clutches of Spanish rulers in 1898 through a bloodless revolution.

The CSA-B production will be staged twice – at 7:45 a.m. at the Capitol Park and at 4 p.m. at the SM City Activity Center.

The CSA-B group will also perform excerpts from Dr. Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo at Balay Negrense on Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The performance is one of the activities in the week-long celebration of Cinco de Noviembre and patronal fiesta of Silay City (please see next page).

Four vignettes will be presented will be staged in the productions with free admissions. These are Isang Gabi sa Buhay ni Sisa, directed by Gerlie Cometa; Paalam, directed by Jillan Suclan; Kapighati-an ng Isang Instik directed by Eugene Cataluña; and Basilio at Simoun directed by Ricardo Salanap, Jr.

Rudy Reveche, regional officer of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts is the over-all artistic director of the production.

[ngprofflorida]

ang ganda ng night spot sa Bacolod naka missed naman.......^^

[jaywalker]

Next year,there's a possibility that we might expect more additional restos in Laczon St. after the succesful Electric Masskara..It's becoming a dining center of Bacolod where a mixed of local and international cuisine will fill your food delight.

[ngprofflorida]

Next year,there's a possibility that we might expect more additional restos in Laczon St. after the succesful Electric Masskara..It's becoming a dining center of Bacolod.

Another clue, home base call center from Tampa Florida :banana::banana::banana: is now close, relocating to Philippines, considering Bacolod as one of the alternate site.

[jaywalker]

HUB? or you mean another one.That would be great!

[ngprofflorida]

HUB? or you mean another one.That would be great!

meg the HUB is an old news, another one. relax and enjoy your hot tea.

[jaywalker]

:lol:Kasi naman you're not only full of surprises but also you are full of clue,and you know kami naman eh clueless.

Well then,that's a very good news indeed for the people of Bacolod and its neighbors.:cheers:

[SUV111]

ang ganda ng night spot sa Bacolod naka missed naman.......^^

you bet....Bacolod is beautiful at night..thats why if you want to look fopr a place where you can have wonderful experience when it comes to fine dining...Bacolod is a place to be..

anyway, theres a new Bar right beside breiz...its called Mezza owned by the yansons...

[BYAHILO]

Another clue, home base call center from Tampa Florida :banana::banana::banana: is now close relocating to Philippines, considering Bacolod as one of the alternate site.
+

theres onyl one big call center that i know thats based in tampa, fl.

my dear old SYKES Asia. unfortunately, resign na ko s sykes. sayko na ko work.

neways great photos guys, i missed bacolod so much. ill be there on th 16th. overnite lang. pa iloilo ko 17th dayun then back manila.

[Bo B]

Another clue, home base call center from Tampa Florida :banana::banana::banana: is now close relocating to Philippines, considering Bacolod as one of the alternate site.

That is good news. Bacolod seems to be attracting a lot of BPO companies. Problem is, we have very few schools to train and educate our youth. There might come a time that companies will stop considering Bacolod once they realize that Bacolod does not have as many universities as the neighboring cities in the region. It is high time that our government start investing in education as well as start inviting educational institutions to invest or expand here. The wealthy in the city should also start investing in our city by providing scholarships to deserving students.

[SUV111]

That is good news. Bacolod seems to be attracting a lot of BPO companies. Problem is, we have very few schools to train and educate our youth. There might come a time that companies will stop considering Bacolod once they realize that Bacolod does not have as many universities as the neighboring cities in the region. It is high time that our government start investing in education as well as start inviting educational institutions to invest or expand here. The wealthy in the city should also start investing in our city by providing scholarships to deserving students.

i think BPOs already know about the existing schools here in Bacolod and they'e not worried about it. Thats already included in their studies before putting up a business here. Maybe what attracts them most is the business atmosphere in City and the efficient, hardworking people of Bacolod. We may lack universities here but that doesnt hinder the city to attract BPOs in putting up a business here. But then again...it will be a good idea if the government will consider in expanding the educational facilities in the city

[jaywalker]

Another thing is,this BPO jobs is not for only for Bacolod.It is for the entire Negros.And i think there some who were employed by this companies who are not a Bacolod resident nor a Negrense.

Aside from the characteristics of a true blooded Bacolodnon ,the available manpower resources and the city's ambiance,the stable power supply and doing business in Bacolod is some of the factors that makes Bacolod attractive to businesmen.

[JEFFjr_25]

That is good news. Bacolod seems to be attracting a lot of BPO companies. Problem is, we have very few schools to train and educate our youth. There might come a time that companies will stop considering Bacolod once they realize that Bacolod does not have as many universities as the neighboring cities in the region. It is high time that our government start investing in education as well as start inviting educational institutions to invest or expand here. The wealthy in the city should also start investing in our city by providing scholarships to deserving students.
Government must make education a priority. I think it should be on top of its priorities. Bacolod have the numbers in terms of human resource needed by these BPO's. But i agree with you that supplies are limited and may drain in years time. Qualified graduates from towns and cities around Negros can always be tapped. But of course it would be best if this problem be anticipated and resolved the soonest by Bacolod's local council. These BPO's are attracted to setup their operations in Bacolod mainly due to the huge number of potential applicants whose English proficiency are at par or even higher than industry standards. Not to mention Bacolod's good environment(low crime rate & greenest), tax breaks/incentives(business friendly) and excellent IT infrastructures.:)

[jaywalker]

The City of Bacolod has initiated a program that will enhance the skills of Bacolodnon and to prevent human resources to run out in IT.This program is headed by Councilor Batapa Sique.It's in Bacolod website.They have a special section of the website dedicated to IT sector titled "Make IT Bacolod".I saw an ads of UNO-R and some school for IT courses.

[SUV111]

Planta Hotel and Residences

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[Taz08]

any upd8s about the 2 flyovers to b constructed here in bacolod?

[SUV111]

any upd8s about the 2 flyovers to b constructed here in bacolod?

none as of the moment...i think the project will resume once the one in iloilo will be completed. They stopped the construction coz of some problems with the contractor. Kaya we have to wait pa asta matapos ang sa iloilo then diri naman sa Bacolod

[jaywalker]

We'll have to wait for the IloIlo flyover to be finished before Bacolod flyovers can be started.

Migz Suv111,thanks for the pics!:cheers:

[ngprofflorida]

none as of the moment...i think the project will resume once the one in iloilo will be completed. They stopped the construction coz of some problems with the contractor. Kaya we have to wait pa asta matapos ang sa iloilo then diri naman sa Bacolod


I would like to thanks SUV 111 for the wonderful pics ,and the beautiful nightlife in Bacolod City, My official avatar pic is cafe bobs. thanks bro.

[ngprofflorida]

Bar 21

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1015.jpg?t=1194095579

Cafe Bobs

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1012.jpg?t=1194095613

Mushu

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1020.jpg?t=1194095693

Inaka

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1011.jpg?t=1194095632

Gerry's Grill

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1013.jpg?t=1194095724

amo na ya mga fine dining street sang Bacolod City.

[ngprofflorida]

We gladly invite you to invest in Bacolod City, a highly-urbanized growth center right in the heart of the Negros Island in the Visayas, where everything is in place for your information technology (IT) business to succeed.
The City radiates with the comfort of modern living but also exudes the gentility of the past. Amidst the bustling pace of urban life is a congenial community enjoying clean air, high quality and sufficient water, easy access to transportation and communication services, availability of first-rate convention, recreation and relaxation facilities, excellent standard of education in all levels, favorable peace and order situation, competent and efficient human resource, competitive business costs, and dynamic local governance.

Make that wise business decision now! Make IT Bacolod!

You are very much welcome to the City of Smiles!


You are simply a click away to that wise business decision! MAKE IT BACOLOD!

message by: Mayor Bing Leonardia

[SUV111]

I would like to thanks SUV 111 for the wonderful pics ,and the beautiful nightlife in Bacolod City, My official avatar pic is cafe bobs. thanks bro.

thank you NG...no need to mention. I'm doing for the people of Bacolod...and for people whose far away from home...like you

[ngprofflorida]

thank you NG...no need to mention. I'm doing for the people of Bacolod...and for people whose far away from home...like you

ako gali ti missed go kid ya eh...:nuts::nuts:

[jaywalker]

Migs Suv111,Did The Planta Hotel and Residences have presented thier rendering?Mala mansion ang design.Hopefully they'll pick a good color for the exterior and add some nice lighting too.

[SUV111]

Migs Suv111,Did The Planta Hotel and Residences have presented thier rendering?Mala mansion ang design.Hopefully they'll pick a good color for the exterior and add some nice lighting too.

thats for sure...a good lighting will bring out the beauty at night...they dont have the renderings yet...thats pisses me off gani kay daw ka surprise gid ya sang tsura niya ya abi. :) It really looks like a Palace to me. :)

[jaywalker]

That what my first impression to the design like a Palace pero ginpagamay ko lang diutay para indi masyado tinikal.:lol:

[ngprofflorida]

That is good news. Bacolod seems to be attracting a lot of BPO companies. Problem is, we have very few schools to train and educate our youth. There might come a time that companies will stop considering Bacolod once they realize that Bacolod does not have as many universities as the neighboring cities in the region. It is high time that our government start investing in education as well as start inviting educational institutions to invest or expand here. The wealthy in the city should also start investing in our city by providing scholarships to deserving students.

Another prestigious school will open soon in Bacolod City. they already applied for city incentives. that's according to my friend, his a councilor in Bacolod City now.

[SUV111]

That what my first impression to the design like a Palace pero ginpagamay ko lang diutay para indi masyado tinikal.:lol:

feel free to say whatever you want to say my friend...you are entitled to your own opinion...

[SUV111]

Another prestigiou school will open soon in Bacolod City.

Dear friend NG...i guess it would be better if your going to complete the information your telling us.

[ngprofflorida]

Dear friend NG...i guess it would be better if your going to complete the information your telling us.

meg I cant reveal the name of the school right now, basi mag inaway naman di... just wait and see na lang.

[SUV111]

meg I cant reveal a school right now, basi mag inaway naman di... just wait and see na lang.

nga a mag inaway haw?...wala man guro kaso kung maghambal ka sang isa kla butang na may kamatuoran not unless if its not true...

[ngprofflorida]

nga a mag inaway haw?...wala man guro kaso kung maghambal ka sang isa kla butang na may kamatuoran not unless if its not true...

I dont have a proof yet, soon if I got the info I will let you guys know first things in the morning.