Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[Taz08]

any upd8s about the expansion of robinson's bacolod?

[JEFFjr_25]

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

Wow.. Tani mahatag miskan hint lang si migo NG. :lol: This will boost Bacolod's academe environment.:)

[SUV111]

any upd8s about the expansion of robinson's bacolod?

the expansion will start next year i guess. :) first quarter of 2008. Thats one good thing about it...we have something to look forward to next year...something new...something amazing for all bacoleños. :)

[SUV111]

Wow.. Tani mahatag miskan hint lang si migo NG. :lol: This will boost Bacolod's academe environment.:)

Jeff...i know something about it but i guess it would be better if we'll not discuss it as of the moment kay daw indi pa gid credible ang source. :) but lets hope it will push through coz its gonna be a big bang for Bacolod.

[Taz08]

the expansion will start next year i guess. :) first quarter of 2008. Thats one good thing about it...we have something to look forward to next year...something new...something amazing for all bacoleños. :)

tlga??good thing for Bacolod..exited na ako... wla ba plano yung gaisano ct na magexpand?

[SUV111]

tlga??good thing for Bacolod..exited na ako... wla ba plano yung gaisano ct na magexpand?

i dont think they will expand...but lets wait til the Government Center will be completed kay i heard that they will put a mall near that structure. :)

[Taz08]

i dont think they will expand...but lets wait til the Government Center will be completed kay i heard that they will put a mall near that structure. :)

any idea ba kung anong mall?

[SUV111]

any idea ba kung anong mall?

ang GAISANO man dyapon. hehehehe

[Taz08]

ang GAISANO man dyapon. hehehehe

ah ok.. san ba yung location ng H.U.B. call center? any idea?

[ngprofflorida]

ang GAISANO man dyapon. hehehehe

meg I heard Gaisano Metro not a city. hehehe and design by local architect. basi puro crystal ang tanan.

[JEFFjr_25]

meg I heard is Gaisano Metro not a city. hehehe and design by local architect. basi puro nani crystal ang tanan.

If that happens, i think that'll be the first Gaisano Mall with a glass edifice.:)

[dmist24]

oo.. saan ba yang H.U.B. na yan? i email them pero wala nmn reply. hehehe..

[jaywalker]

You mean the confirmation that they have received your application?:)

[jaywalker]

Wow.. Tani mahatag miskan hint lang si migo NG. :lol: This will boost Bacolod's academe environment.:)

Jeff...i know something about it but i guess it would be better if we'll not discuss it as of the moment kay daw indi pa gid credible ang source. :) but lets hope it will push through coz its gonna be a big bang for Bacolod.

Could we possibly have the same thoughts on this? Migz SUV, i think you what i think is the same?:lol:Migo Jeff please dig some thinking of what we are thinking and then let's share of what we have been thinking.:lol:

[neomind]

Hi guys, fresh pics on the ongoing construction of san park building and the new arcade beside it.

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[jaywalker]

Welcome back NEO!:)

Another set of fresh photos!:cheers:

That arcade might be house to some cafes simply because Covergy's is next to it.

[neomind]

Thanks jay... my ara pa d ko. ill try to upload them later. lunch ko muna. hehe

[jaywalker]

:cheers:Thank you very much!

[SUV111]

Thanks jay... my ara pa d ko. ill try to upload them later. lunch ko muna. hehe

Now i have a partner in uploading photos. :) hahahahaha...thank you so much neo

theres a modern carwash on that arcade...the 2nd floor is a bar. nami da mga cars na ga pa carwash. :)

[neomind]

3 Famous Towers in Bacolod.:lol::lol::lol:

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[neomind]

Now i have a partner in uploading photos. :) hahahahaha...thank you so much neo

theres a modern carwash on that arcade...the 2nd floor is a bar. nami da mga cars na ga pa carwash. :)

hehe... yup2x.. I really learned so much from this site about bacolod, in return I want to contribute something just by taking photos... I really don't have that first hand source about updates in the city. I rely on your post. thanks guys...

[neomind]

Some buildings and restos in Bacolod (arranged in order) from Jollibee Lacson going to Cafe Bobs. I took this pics a while ago. hehe...:lol::lol::lol:

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Mister Donut

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DBP Building

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Jollibee and Mcdonalds Restaurant

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Dunkin Donuts

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Chowking

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PNB Lacson Bacolod

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Bank Of Commerce

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Sorrento

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Lourdes Center

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L Fisher Hotel


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Soon to Open Gerry's Grill

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Bobs Cafe

[SugarFreak]

November 5, 2007
November 5, 2007
In the afterglow (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/05/twinkling.htm)

The haze of success has started to dissipate, the fulsome congratulatory words spoken, the plaudits from all over the country and even from abroad have been acknowledged and feasted on. In the days following the hugely successful staging of the 28th MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, all one could hear from both locals and visitors were statements of approbation and wishes for the next one to be as enjoyable and colorful, if not more than the latest one.

It is good to note that the people behind the celebration, the workhorses so to speak, have been quite modest in success and properly appreciative of the cooperation, support and encouragement given them by all sectors. Of course there were some discordant notes from those who may have wanted to play more prominent roles and also bask in the limelight, but that was to be expected. It is hoped, though, that next time they will help build up, rather than tear down what is intended to be for the good of Bacolod which we all profess to LOVE.

I do not intend to be one of them, but I would like to give some unsolicited advice to those behind the undertaking which they may adopt or discard, as they deem best. It is only because I feel that now, while everybody is still basking in the afterglow of the celebration, is the best time to give my two-bits worth that I think could help make the festival understood and appreciated better by both residents and visitors.

Among these is the language used by emcees and annotators during the activities. I noted that most of them make their announcements and comments, as well as instructions to participants in Ilonggo, which is the locally spoken dialect. This enables locals to easily understand everything, but what about the foreign visitors, the tourists we are trying to attract and also entertain? I noted that many of them looked confused, and some were asking their companions what was being said. Even the announcements about lost children – what if it was a foreign visitor whose child had strayed?

We were proud that our festivities, our parades, street-dancing and plaza performances were aired and shown on TV, not only in the country, but even abroad. So how about the non-Ilonggos, even if they are also Filipinos, what could they make out of the announcements? I hope that next time, organizers will provide something like spoken subtitles, with another emcee translating the comments and presentations, sotto voce, into English. I am sure that while perhaps 80 percents of the Negrenses present could understand English, maybe only two percent of the foreigners could understand Ilonggo. How about it? Are we trying to go global or just local?

And then the emcee for the plaza competition of the MassKara dancers. Although the poor fellow did a very good job, one could see that it must have been a very tiring one for a soloist. Isn't it the usual practice to have at least two, so they could relieve or supplement each other? And how about having the emcees also wearing masks, even just lightweight ones, in keeping with the MassKara spirit? I remember the very first time the festival was held. Digoy Montalvo was the mayor then, his children played key roles in the preparation. Bing L was the Tourism official of the Province and City. There was a suggestion that taxi and jeepney drivers and even policemen also be made to wear masks. We applauded, but the Police Chief tamped us down, pointing out that snatchers and holduppers might take advantage of the masking, as they could not be recognized. We all quieted down after that.

As for the MassKara Queen search, it was professionally and beautifully presented. The girls were well prepared, poised and enthusiastic. When they came out in their formal gowns, the stage looked very elegant, indeed. And then came out this little known singer wearing denims and a very informal shirt, and belting out some tuneless songs. What a let-down. I was surprised he wasn't booed off the stage. And, as a finale to my nitpicking, aren't the masks supposed to be smiling ones, this being known as the City of Smiles ? At the Electric MassKara parade, one group had very impassive-looking ghostly white masks that didn't jibe with the affair at all. Perhaps they mistook the event for Halloween?*

[SugarFreak]

tlga??good thing for Bacolod..exited na ako... wla ba plano yung gaisano ct na magexpand?
^^baka mag-expand sila pagkatapos ng old airport ma develop into a city and same as with of the Robinsons Metro bacolod is already planned

any idea ba kung anong mall?
2 malls will be rise after the completion of the new bacolod government center,,,these are the Gaisano East and the mall owned by the Luzuriaga families

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.

except the proposal for putting up of the polytechnic industrial technology school there is another one?

meg I heard Gaisano Metro not a city. hehehe and design by local architect. basi puro crystal ang tanan.

and will be naming it maybe a Gaisano Metro East

[JEFFjr_25]

Could we possibly have the same thoughts on this? Migz SUV, i think you what i think is the same?:lol:Migo Jeff please dig some thinking of what we are thinking and then let's share of what we have been thinking.:lol:

Jay, daw naglingin ang ulo ko sa kadamo word na "thinking" ah. :lol: I'm really expecting that this "new school/university" will come out of the drawing board SOON. :) Another wonderful gift to the people of Bacolod and Negros.:cheers:

[SugarFreak]

Laser Light Show in Robinsons Place Bacolod

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[SugarFreak]

Sueño Bacolod

Trance Tease @ Sueño Bacolod W/ Dj Marie Garcia (Aug11,2007)
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House Vibes@ Sueno Bacolod (Official Video Of Sueño Bacolod)
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(by reebokdeejay)

[SUV111]

Now this what you call a lively thread!!!! i hope other forumers will take effort also in sharing their pics about Bacolod maski ano lang basta may ara. :) para sadya . :)

[ngprofflorida]

All flight information quoted on the site are estimates arrival at the old airport based in Bacolod since the new airport is not yet in operation," the web administrator clarifies.

The flight information on the site are just estimates per data from Flightstats. However, passenger are still advise to double check flight information with their respective airline, the web administrator advised since there are many factor that can affect the flight resulting to delays.

A quick tour of the airport is also made available online by visting: http://www.bacolod-silayairport.com/AboutUs.html. While real time weather update in Bacolod and in Manila is also available at the main page of the site along with world clock.

Other information currently available on site are latest promotion from different airlines, places to stay in Bacolod, recommended resorts and beaches in Negros Island.

Soon airport services will be available online which included travel advisory, travel tips, shuttle service, rent-a-car, taxi service, list of restaurants and malls in Bacolod.

www.bacolod-silayairport.com was developed mid of October of this year by a young professional whose goal is to make Bacolod and Negros vissible to the global community in just a single click.

Days after the site go on-line it has outrightly captured the attention of Bacoleños and Negresense residing abroad.

A website visitor from Florida who emailed the web-administrator said: "Thank you very much for making this kind of information. Only few airport in our country are doing this web-site."

[SUV111]

ok guys...holiday is over...tomorrow will be a busy day again. :) i hope good news will come our way tomorrow. :)

[SUV111]

Sueño Bacolod

Trance Tease @ Sueño Bacolod W/ Dj Marie Garcia (Aug11,2007)
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House Vibes@ Sueno Bacolod (Official Video Of Sueño Bacolod)
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(by reebokdeejay)


Wow!!! sueño bar is definitely an ultratech bar. :) very nice. :)

[jaywalker]

I like this place called Sueno Bar.How is it comapred to MO2 or the Bar on Ayala Northpoint?See you soon Sueno!:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Monday, November 05, 2007
David Pomeranz serenades Bacolod

INTERNATIONAL artist David Pomeranz will be at Robinsons Place Bacolod for a mall tour on November 10, 2007 at 3 p.m. prior to his concert at the USLS Coliseum at 7:30 p.m.

The mall tour will be held at the level 2 (beside Toys 'R Us) with a Meet and Greet activity with his fans.

Pomeranz will be here to promote his latest single, "Day Break". He will also be performing his all-time hit songs "King and Queen of Hearts", "Got to Believe in Magic", "Born for You", and many others in his concert, the event organizers said.

Tickets are sold at P300, P500, and P1,000, and P2,000 at Robinsons Place Bacolod, all Mang Inasal Outlets, Synchrotek Corp., Love Radio Station, USLS Coliseum and USG Office, Silver Screen Bar and Grill, Inkmaxx Refilling Station, Riverside College and Medical Center, Sunshine Channel 14, SkyCable, Sweet Greens Resto Bar, Abboy's Restaurant, Weesam Express, CCI at mbl Bldg., Nyala Tours, Global Core Productions Office, and St. Rafael Development Corp.

For ticket reservations, they may text or call Renz Reyes of Global Core Productions at (0921) 402-3823.

[jaywalker]

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Dunkin Donuts


This building has a nice interior.Is it owned by Sta. Lucia Realty or they just renting an office here?

[SugarFreak]

November 06, 2007
An Affordable, Quality School of Nursing (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/06/feat/an.affordable.quality.school.of.nursing.html)
By Ma. Cristina B. Orbecido

THE School of Nursing at Northern Negros College of Science and Technology in Cadiz City provides affordable, quality nursing education for the less fortunate. It operates through a consortium between the provincial government and NONESCOST.

Compared with nursing schools in Bacolod City whose tuition fees range from P30,000 to 45,000, the school of nursing in NONESCOST is cheaper at more than half the price requiring only about P10,000 per semester.

Under a 50-50 sharing scheme, the province provided the lot, building equipment, and facilities while NONESCOST provided the administrative needs and faculty for general education. Since its start in 2004, it has earned about a million in revenues.

Atty. Japhet Masculino, head of the Economic Enterprise Development Department, said, "This is one of the legacy programs of Governor Joseph Maranon which will never be forgotten by any graduate of the school. They have availed of education that is affordable and with quality. We already know that if you are poor, we took pains in trying to send our children to school."

"Hopefully before (Governor Maranon's) term ends in 2010 we will have nursing board passers," he added. Aside from the nursing bachelor's degree course, the school also offers allied courses or a short-term course on health aide program. To date, the school already has produced two batches of health aide graduates.

Masculino also revealed their plans to put up their own community college. "We are now finalizing the feasibility study on this proposal. In fact, the ordinance on the provincial college was already approved on first reading," he said. The proposed provincial college will be managed by the provincial government, and it will not only offer nursing and health related courses but will also other bachelor's and vocational courses for the Negrense youth.

This is in support of the thrust of Maranon's education program which is "to bring quality and efficient education services to our people."



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

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.:)

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.

on the proposals,,,3 colleges institutions will be rise

1. a Human Resourse based-school in Silay
2. Polytechnic IT university in Bacolod
3. a Community college (on the above news)

[SugarFreak]

Bar 21

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Cafe Bobs

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Mushu

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Inaka

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Gerry's Grill

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Hi guys, fresh pics on the ongoing construction of san park building and the new arcade beside it.


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grabe very classy ang mga restos sa bacolod...marami na ang bagong restos...the investors having a confidence and trusting to our fast growing economy nowadays...since we are the phils. most business friendly city sure the big establishment are following building up their own more businesses there

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

Catching the sun set and the fading of its light along the runway of Bacolod Domestic Airport.

feel ko lang picturan. :lol:

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[SUV111]

Araneta Street in Bacolod

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Grand Regal Hotel along Araneta Street

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Bacolod Mini Rizal Park in fron of Rizal Elementary School :)

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[SugarFreak]

^^ the araneta street is now leisurely being form into a wall street just like to the Lacson street...if the old airport is develop into a special economic zone,,,hopefully sunodsunod na ang mga building na ipapatayo from the rightside of the Gaisano City hanggang sa old airport

[BYAHILO]

^^ its great to see rizal elementary school beng restored. I can still remember well from jun of 1986 until march 21, 1992. adlaw adlaw ko dira naga labay pasulod sa ETCS1. my dear alma mater.

sang una daw guba on na gid ina ang rizal. but its a welcome news to see it back in its glory.

mayung gabi bacolod! 10 days to go! ara na ko da. bisan wala kwarta basta maka photoshoot lang ayus na ina. ahihihi

overnite lng ko bacolod. kay mapa kahilwayan festival ko pag ka aga sang nov 17 tapos balik na manila. :D

[SUV111]

^^ its great to see rizal elementary school beng restored. I can still remember well from jun of 1986 until march 21, 1992. adlaw adlaw ko dira naga labay pasulod sa ETCS1. my dear alma mater.

sang una daw guba on na gid ina ang rizal. but its a welcome news to see it back in its glory.

mayung gabi bacolod! 10 days to go! ara na ko da. bisan wala kwarta basta maka photoshoot lang ayus na ina. ahihihi

overnite lng ko bacolod. kay mapa kahilwayan festival ko pag ka aga sang nov 17 tapos balik na manila. :D

ETCS I ka man gali migs?...yes, they restored the building. Nami gani gin preserve gid nila ang architectural design sang building...before library pa na da nila sa dalum...daw feeling ko mabasa tanan na books pag mag ulan. :) :lol:

[BYAHILO]

ETCS I ka man gali migs?...yes, they restored the building. Nami gani gin preserve gid nila ang architectural design sang building...before library pa na da nila sa dalum...daw feeling ko mabasa tanan na books pag mag ulan. :) :lol:


ahahah at least nami na ang itsura sang Rizal...

yup.. etcs1 ako batch 92. grade6 teacher ko si ma'am edna palmos. ang principal subong si miss dumancas maestra ko na sa math sang una. great teachers there.

hambal sang isa namon ka oldie teaher sang una.. japanese territory na da kuno ang etcs kag rizal area. indi ka na kuno mamag uhan kung may naga pabatyag da kuno kung gabi. ako ya wala man ko da may nabatyagan LOL :lol::lol:

[SUV111]

ahahah at least nami na ang itsura sang Rizal...

yup.. etcs1 ako batch 92. grade6 teacher ko si ma'am edna palmos. ang principal subong si miss dumancas maestra ko na sa math sang una. great teachers there.

hambal sang isa namon ka oldie teaher sang una.. japanese territory na da kuno ang etcs kag rizal area. indi ka na kuno mamag uhan kung may naga pabatyag da kuno kung gabi. ako ya wala man ko da may nabatyagan LOL :lol::lol:

hahahaha!!! damo man na da gapakita kuno na white lady hambal sang mga students...wala man ko kakita dira ya. :) batch batch 90 ko da ya. lipat na ko mga teachers ko...ang indi ko lang malipatan si Mrs. Cabahug kay siya na coach namun sa choir before. pero nag stop ako choir since i dont really like singing...i just joined the choir kay gusto nila mama kag sang teacher ko

[JEFFjr_25]

hahahaha!!! damo man na da gapakita kuno na white lady hambal sang mga students...wala man ko kakita dira ya. :) batch batch 90 ko da ya. lipat na ko mga teachers ko...ang indi ko lang malipatan si Mrs. Cabahug kay siya na coach namun sa choir before. pero nag stop ako choir since i dont really like singing...i just joined the choir kay gusto nila mama kag sang teacher ko

And what adds to the eeriness of the place(Rizal elem.) are the giant acacia trees lining up its front area. hehehe.. Siling nila may ga-istar nada kuno na kapre..:lol: and everytime daw may naga-try na i-cut ang acacia tree, may nagakatabo na mala-in. hiks hiks hiks.. tapos na Nov1 ah..:)

[jaywalker]

Creepy stories:lol: I'm quite observant everytime i passedbt to this place during night time .It's a bit scary because the lampost light is not sufficient enough.No wonder it's very seldom for you to see stowaway people from that where century old acacia tree is unlike in Downtown Public Plaza.It's barely you can see people make that place a hang out in the evening.

Suv111,you did it again!Wonderful pictures!Araneta St. is starting to compete with Laczon St.It's fast becoming a food strip too!

[SUV111]

And what adds to the eeriness of the place(Rizal elem.) are the giant acacia trees lining up its front area. hehehe.. Siling nila may ga-istar nada kuno na kapre..:lol: and everytime daw may naga-try na i-cut ang acacia tree, may nagakatabo na mala-in. hiks hiks hiks.. tapos na Nov1 ah..:)

yes...thats what i heard too...those trees are centuries old na...grabe gid ka scary kung gab i...before wala gid ko na da ga passby kung gab i...kay i already had an experience sa mga white lady nga na...as in its really scary....grabe gid!!!! but at least now its well lighted because of the Park...:)

[SUV111]

Creepy stories:lol: I'm quite observant everytime i passedbt to this place during night time .It's a bit scary because the lampost light is not sufficient enough.No wonder it's very seldom for you to see stowaway people from that where century old acacia tree is unlike in Downtown Public Plaza.It's barely you can see people make that place a hang out in the evening.

Suv111,you did it again!Wonderful pictures!Araneta St. is starting to compete with Laczon St.It's fast becoming a food strip too!

korek...Araneta will soon be a high end street with arcades and fine restos to choose from...soon they will vacate all pala pala vendors and build a new structure...ga nami na gid ang mga dalan ta diri...next year probably mas damo infras kay man gina suguran na pahalin ang mga squatters sa higad higad.

[jaywalker]

I think the fiesta strip of Gaisano could be filled up it they try do something to make it more attractive.But once the Planta Hotel and Residences and Metrodome will be fully operational plus the Goldenfirls,people from the South will have more places to hang out and i think Gaisano City is in good location and would benefit from it.I think they should take advantage from this resto's and cafe's booming.They still have vacant spaces waiting to be occupied in thier fiesta strip area.

[SUV111]

Gaisano really lacks the initiative to entice poeple to put up a business in their mall...pigaw ang maintainance. barato lang gid ya galing sila ano pa pirme lang gutok ang ila na supermarket kag damo man ga bakal sa dept store nila. :)

[SUV111]

New int'l routes opening in Visayas airports
By Roderick T. dela Cruz



New international routes will be opened to bring foreign tourists from Russia, China and Korea to different destinations in the Visayas over the next two months, according to the Department of Tourism.

The DOT said direct flights between Shanghai in China and Kalibo, the capital town of Aklan province, which has jurisdiction over the world-renowned resort island of Boracay, were expected to begin next month.

He said direct flights between Incheon City, where Korea's main international airport is located, and Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in Western Visayas, would also be mounted.
In December, international flights will be launched between Beijing, the capital city of China and Kalibo, according to the DOT.


The Tourism office said more international flights would also be opened to bring visitors from Russia and China to Cebu, the main gateway in the Visayas.

Early this month, Asian Spirit launched new flights from Macau, China to Sta. Ana, Cagayan, which is being developed as a free port and gaming destination in the northeastern part of Luzon.

The DOT said the plan aims to "internationalize our provincial airports" to bring tourists directly to major destinations, without passing Metro Manila.

The Department of Tourism disclosed that a group of Korean investors was building an international airport in Carabao Island in Romblon to transform the island into the next Boracay

http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/beauty_of_the_phils/current/intl_routes_visayas_airports.html

[jaywalker]

http://www2.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/06/article_234792_11-06-2007.jpg
Christmas decors at SM City-Bacolod sell like hotcakes nowadays as Bacolenos and Negrenses start decorating their houses to feel the spirit of the season.

[jaywalker]

Tuesday, November 06, 2007
1st National Adobo Challenge at SM City-Bacolod

THE Negros Cultural Foundation is concocting something delicious this November. Adobo: A Culinary Tradition First National Adobo Challenge will showcase crafts and organic food on Nov. 9 & 10 while professional chefs will demonstrate their expertise in revolving the traditional adobo into a lavish meal on Nov. 11 at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod.

Not only is it inviting both kitchen experts and food lovers from all over the country to feast on what essentially is the Philippine national dish, it is going to serve this gastronomic treats that are enchanting and nostalgic.

Highlighting the event is the Adobo cooking competition where students and amateur cooks will be submitting their original entries at the historic Balay Negrense Museum (Don Victor Gaston Ancestral House) in Silay City, Negros Occidental.

After nine years of organizing the adobo competition locally as part of the Al Cinco de Noviembre celebration, NCF president and chair of the adobo festival Lyn Gamboa said it is now worth sharing with the rest of the country in a national exhibition for chefs to create adobo recipes with traditionally gourmet values.

Professional chefs like Rodrigo Reloj of CCA, Pancho Bringas of Sugarland, JP Anglo and Patricia Locsin will also be invited to share their expertise while Pia Lim Castillo, freelance writer on Culinary Anthropology; Nancy Reyes Luman, publisher of Cook Culinary Magazine; and Lory Tan, vice chairman of WWF Philippines will give a talk on the heritage of Adobo.

Other enticing activities include a fund raiser opening cocktail and dinner, street party, lounge party, food trips around towns in Negros, heritage tour, and performances.

This event is sponsored by the City Government of Silay, Province of Negros Occidental, Department of Tourism, SM City Bacolod, Office of Cong. Jose Carlos Lacson, Globe, Hawaiian Philippine Company, LBC, Pioneer Insurance, Plantation Bay, Merk Communication, Maras Organic Market, and West Negros College.

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2007/11/06

2007 WV tourism assembly "biggest" in RP, says DOT official

Negros Occidental (6 November) -- In line with the program of the national government of to make Visayas as the tourism capital of the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 is set to stage the biggest tourism assembly in the country on November 12-18 through its 7-day assembly consisting of 9 tourism events.

The assembly aims to highlight, promote and showcase the diversity of tourism attractions, services and facilities of the different areas of Region VI. This event is co-hosted by the City of Bacolod and the Province of Negros Occidental.

DOT 6 Director Edwin Trompeta said this year's theme Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals should be translated into generating income to the community through jobs and livelihood going beyond the number of tourist arrivals.

Trompeta said that the WVTA is a summit in the travel and tourism industry that seeks to combine the strength and tourism potentials of the six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in Region 6.

Jennylind Cordero, Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Officer assured that the City of Bacolod and the Province of Negros Occidental are joining forces in hosting the event adding that both party will share in the tourist arrivals and investment opportunities that the WVTA is bringing.

The nine events lined-up for the week long assembly are: Regional Tourism Fair, Regional Travel Exchange, Regional Cultural Showcase, Regional Tourism Congress, Regional Tourism Excellence Awards, Tourism Olympics, Regional Food Festival, Search for Miss Western Visayas Tourism and the Regional Parade of Festivals.

Western Visayas is being positioned by the DoT as the Heritage and Resort Destination. The WVTA is expected to bring in 2,000 to 3,000 participants for the nine events.

DoT Secretary Ace Durano, Senator Richard Gordon, President of League of Cities President and Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr., Camarines Sur Governor Luis Villafuerte and Philippine Economic Zone Authority Commissioner Lilia de Lima are expected to grace the week-long Western Visayas Tourism Assmebly. (PIA/EAD)

[blueguy]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/DSC00549.jpg

All items bought at SM Department Store

[SugarFreak]

ahahah at least nami na ang itsura sang Rizal...

hambal sang isa namon ka oldie teaher sang una.. japanese territory na da kuno ang etcs kag rizal area. indi ka na kuno mamag uhan kung may naga pabatyag da kuno kung gabi. ako ya wala man ko da may nabatyagan LOL :lol::lol:

hahahaha!!! damo man na da gapakita kuno na white lady hambal sang mga students...wala man ko kakita dira ya. :)

And what adds to the eeriness of the place(Rizal elem.) are the giant acacia trees lining up its front area. hehehe.. Siling nila may ga-istar nada kuno na kapre..:lol: and everytime daw may naga-try na i-cut ang acacia tree, may nagakatabo na mala-in. hiks hiks hiks.. tapos na Nov1 ah..:)

@Eric & SUV111 indi kamo guro ya madotlan sang kapre kay basi taas dungan ninyo nga duwa kay guro palabuyayaw kamo unlike sa mga maboot nga mga tawo ginapakitaan sila,,,iban gani gina demon possess pa...heheh

@Jeff ang isa ka acacia tree wala nada subong gincut na

I think the fiesta strip of Gaisano could be filled up it they try do something to make it more attractive.But once the Planta Hotel and Residences and Metrodome will be fully operational plus the Goldenfirls,people from the South will have more places to hang out and i think Gaisano City is in good location and would benefit from it.I think they should take advantage from this resto's and cafe's booming.They still have vacant spaces waiting to be occupied in thier fiesta strip area.

maybe the one reason why the goldenfields is being now expansions its bcoz they are bearing in mind to the old airport replacing into a SEZ same as with of Robinsons Metro to operate it back of their department store

[dmist24]

people, i dont know if this is the right place to post but ask lng ako if sino meron MAP ng DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO? I've searched for it sa google maps pero parang hindi sya nadala at wala rin sa mga governement or city websites natin... coz a friend of mine is assigned there by a certain company so naghahanap sya ng Map ng Don Salvador Benedicto... any one has?

hanap ako ng thread d2 about don salvador but search function is not working.. parang sira.

[^TumandoK]

Bacolod ram pumps
now in Afghanistan
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Three ram pumps produced by a Bacolod-based non-government organization were installed in the Kunduz River Basin in Northern Afghanistan from mid September to October to help Afghan farmers.

Auke Idzenga, a Dutch development worker who has lived in the Philippines for 16 years and heads the AID Foundation's Appropriate Technology Department, said the project was contracted by Mercy Corps that is carrying out a long term program to help Afghan farmers with European Union funds.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June. Former US Vice President Al Gore presented the award, which came with a 10,000-pound cash prize.

“In Afghanistan most agricultural lands are rain fed and when not cultivated look like a desert. The soil is still very fertile but 80 percent of lands are subject to land erosion and this is very visible,” Idzenga said.

Only 2 percent of Afghanistan 's forest is left. The water tables are dropping fast and many people rely on surface water for drinking, he said.

Idzenga said Paul Smith, the manager of the Catchment Development Program of Mercy Corps, set up field offices and nurseries and hired engineers and agriculturists in Afghanistan but was faced with the problem of having water in the rivers but not on the hills that are his target for planting trees.

Smith started searching for a solution and got attracted to the ram pump of AID Foundation because of its combination of durability and the local availability of spare parts, Idzenga said.

Other suppliers dropped off the list because they were too expensive, not repairable locally or they did not want to go to Afghanistan to do installation and technology transfer, he added.

The AID Foundation ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up a portion of the water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day and with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

A contract was signed with AID Foundation for three installations and training of Afghan farmers who will be using the ram for irrigating their hills for the growing of fruits such as apricots and apples and nuts, Idzenga said.

Under difficult circumstances like availability of materials, the Ramadan, a lot of travel time and security problems Idzenga and Felix Inocencio from AID Foundation were able to make the three systems work and train the beneficiaries in repair and maintenance and the Mercy Corps staff in the technology.

“The installations can produce more water than was agreed and expected. On the highest site, the water is pushed up to 145 meters in a volume of 5,200 liters per day. More than enough to water the planned trees on the five hectares land,” Idzenga said.

Smith and AID have discussed a continuation of the technology for Afghanistan since there are tremendous potentials for the ram, he said.

One idea is to have a technical person from Afghanistan come to Bacolod for a longer period to train him in all facets of the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the ram pump, he said.

This will be followed by a combination of sending ram bodies from AID Foundation in Bacolod for fabrication in Afghanistan , he said.

On the long term, the idea is to totally transfer the manufacturing to an entrepreneur in Afghanistan , he added.*CPG

[^TumandoK]

Air Force to enhance
Silay airport security
BY GILBERT BAYORAN

Maj. Gen. Victor Ibrado, Armed Forces Central Command chief, said yesterday that the security of the Silay airport will get a boost from the Philippine Air Force.

Ibrado said the headquarters of the Tactical Operations Command 6 Philippine Air Force, which supervises the operations of military aircrafts in Western Visayas, will be transferred from the old domestic airport in Mandurriao, Iloilo , to the airport of international standard in Silay City .

Ibrado paid a courtesy call yesterday with Governor Joseph Marañon. He said this is a good development for the Silay airport.

The airport is presently secured by the Philippine Army and 6 th Regional Mobile Group troopers, following the rebels attack on it in October last year.

The transfer of the Air Force TOC 6 headquarters at Silay airport, is also expected to boost the mobility and firepower of the 303 rd Infantry Brigade in the campaign against insurgents in Negros island, through its helicopter gunships.

Ibrado also announced the increase of combat pay for soldiers engaged actively involved combat operations in the Visayas

He said P100 a day will be added to the P240 combat pay of an individual soldier, for a total of P340 a day.

Ibrado said the morale of troops remains high in Visayas, as he has not monitored any attempt to recruit soldiers for the destabilization of the government and soldiers in the Visayas remain focus on their mandated tasks.*GPB

[SugarFreak]

November 07, 2007
Plan to put up ecozone gets boost from 2 dads (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/07/bus/plan.to.put.up.ecozone.gets.boost.from.2.dads.html)
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

THE plan to build an ecozone somewhere in Bacolod City is getting a boost with the initiatives of both Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue and Provincial Board Member Patrick Lacson of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental.

Sigue and Lacon met and discussed to join forces in transforming Negros Occidental into an eco zone hub.

Both have also individual reservations because of the enormity of the task but the dire need of the province to employ as many members of the population is extremely urgent as well.

Sigue for her part, had made headway in passing various ordinances related to information technology (IT) but stressed that IT has to expand to include tourism, medicine, agriculture and paramount of them all, the serious development of education to fit the needs of an ecozone.

Sigue explained that she is so excited on creating an ecozone as it has a hundred ways and characteristics that could fit the multiple needs of a potential locators."

"Presently, I am in contact with locators other than IT locators who are willing to invest here. Unfortunately, neither our province nor Bacolod is ready for them. I saw no reason why we cannot be ready," Sigue said.

Sigue stressed, "Notice these locators and you can see that they are seemingly 'unpredictable' as far as location is concerned. This is why my perspective goes beyond the perimeters of Bacolod City. They are actually looking at the whole Visayas making Negros as their base."

"And their number one choice for Negros are not our beaches but our human resources. So how are we doing with our technical-livelihood development programs?" Sigue asked.

Meanwhile, Lacson for his part, vowed to begin a series of consultations with the end result of passing a comprehensive ordinance comprehensive for retirement, medicine, tourism, agriculture and other industries.

Lacson will actively participate in the forthcoming Provincial Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Conference in November 15 and 16 2007. From ICT, Lacson will move "horizontally" to towards the creation of an expanded economic zone.

Lacson vowed to be of help in reinforcing TESDA accredited educational institution all over the province. "I don't have a grandiose illusion. All I need is to start somewhere and the partnership with Councilor Sigue is a good starting point. It's one thing to pass an ordinance, it's another to implement," Lacson said.

Lacson stressed that slowly, every step will be planned to expand what has been started by Councilor Sigue with the IT in Bacolod.

[habagatcentral1]

Good Day!!

I was just planning kontani mag-meet ang mga Bacolod-based SSC forumers sa madasun nga byernes, during the Parade of Festivals sa WVTA. Nov16. :D

[wildmusic!]

http://www2.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/06/article_234792_11-06-2007.jpg
Christmas decors at SM City-Bacolod sell like hotcakes nowadays as Bacolenos and Negrenses start decorating their houses to feel the spirit of the season.

wow,can't wait to see personally (for the first time) SM City Bacolod..hehe i've been to many SMs here in manila and luzon but it can't compare to the excitement when you get to visit the mall branch in your own hometown! cheers!

[wildmusic!]

November 07, 2007
Plan to put up ecozone gets boost from 2 dads (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/07/bus/plan.to.put.up.ecozone.gets.boost.from.2.dads.html)
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

THE plan to build an ecozone somewhere in Bacolod City is getting a boost with the initiatives of both Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue and Provincial Board Member Patrick Lacson of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental.

Sigue and Lacon met and discussed to join forces in transforming Negros Occidental into an eco zone hub.

Both have also individual reservations because of the enormity of the task but the dire need of the province to employ as many members of the population is extremely urgent as well.

Sigue for her part, had made headway in passing various ordinances related to information technology (IT) but stressed that IT has to expand to include tourism, medicine, agriculture and paramount of them all, the serious development of education to fit the needs of an ecozone.

Sigue explained that she is so excited on creating an ecozone as it has a hundred ways and characteristics that could fit the multiple needs of a potential locators."

"Presently, I am in contact with locators other than IT locators who are willing to invest here. Unfortunately, neither our province nor Bacolod is ready for them. I saw no reason why we cannot be ready," Sigue said.

Sigue stressed, "Notice these locators and you can see that they are seemingly 'unpredictable' as far as location is concerned. This is why my perspective goes beyond the perimeters of Bacolod City. They are actually looking at the whole Visayas making Negros as their base."

"And their number one choice for Negros are not our beaches but our human resources. So how are we doing with our technical-livelihood development programs?" Sigue asked.

Meanwhile, Lacson for his part, vowed to begin a series of consultations with the end result of passing a comprehensive ordinance comprehensive for retirement, medicine, tourism, agriculture and other industries.

Lacson will actively participate in the forthcoming Provincial Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Conference in November 15 and 16 2007. From ICT, Lacson will move "horizontally" to towards the creation of an expanded economic zone.

Lacson vowed to be of help in reinforcing TESDA accredited educational institution all over the province. "I don't have a grandiose illusion. All I need is to start somewhere and the partnership with Councilor Sigue is a good starting point. It's one thing to pass an ordinance, it's another to implement," Lacson said.

Lacson stressed that slowly, every step will be planned to expand what has been started by Councilor Sigue with the IT in Bacolod.

This is good news. I sure hope someday Bacolod City/Neg. Occ will have its own Industrial/Science Park in the future. Para indi na kinanglan mag gwa pa sa Negros ang mga Engineers and other professionals naton para mag find work sa Metro Manila or Cebu.

[jmok]

:)ahahah at least nami na ang itsura sang Rizal...

yup.. etcs1 ako batch 92. grade6 teacher ko si ma'am edna palmos. ang principal subong si miss dumancas maestra ko na sa math sang una. great teachers there.

hambal sang isa namon ka oldie teaher sang una.. japanese territory na da kuno ang etcs kag rizal area. indi ka na kuno mamag uhan kung may naga pabatyag da kuno kung gabi. ako ya wala man ko da may nabatyagan LOL :lol::lol:



mayong gab.e sa tanan,,,,hello mga peeps bag.o naman q d lwat post hhehehe,,,,,

btw,,,im also an ETCS 1alumna,,,hehehhehheh,,,,,my adviser when i was in grade 6 was also ms palmos...pero daw sbng retired na sia mo,,,,i remembered also ms, senina.....heheheh,,,daw o.t na q di,,,,:)

[SugarFreak]

^^damo taga ETCS dri gali,,,my friend here naka schooling sya sa ETCS also

[ngprofflorida]

^^damo taga ETCS dri gali,,,my friend here naka schooling sya sa ETCS also


Am from ETCS 1 man ako, hehehe....damo ta gali...

Plan to put up ecozone gets boost from 2 dads

meg baha naman and obra sa Bacolod cool good news.

[^TumandoK]

Am from ETCS 1 man ako, hehehe....damo ta gali...

Plan to put up ecozone gets boost from 2 dads

meg baha naman and obra sa Bacolod cool good news.

hmm... ETCS 1 man ko ah... di lang mamangkot kung ano nga year.. wakekeke

basi wala nyo na maabtan mga maistra ko da...:nuts:

[^TumandoK]

ambot kung naabtan nyo pa da anday Ma'am Manzon, Cañada, contreras...


@bernie... what time na?

[habagatcentral1]

^^ The parade will be at afternoon. I'll keep posted regarding the WVTA this upcoming week. Hopefuly I can go there and will post pictures of the said event here. :)\

Regarding sa meet, tani magkilit-anay ta next Friday.

[jaywalker]

wow,can't wait to see personally (for the first time) SM City Bacolod..hehe i've been to many SMs here in manila and luzon but it can't compare to the excitement when you get to visit the mall branch in your own hometown! cheers!
You made it!Glad to see here Wildmusic!:)
:)

mayong gab.e sa tanan,,,,hello mga peeps bag.o naman q d lwat post hhehehe,,,,,

btw,,,im also an ETCS 1alumna,,,hehehhehheh,,,,,my adviser when i was in grade 6 was also ms palmos...pero daw sbng retired na sia mo,,,,i remembered also ms, senina.....heheheh,,,daw o.t na q di,,,,:)

Am from ETCS 1 man ako, hehehe....damo ta gali...
.

hmm... ETCS 1 man ko ah... di lang mamangkot kung ano nga year.. wakekeke

basi wala nyo na maabtan mga maistra ko da...:nuts:

Abaw ah ti kit anay gid kamo diri.Pwede na kamo mag Alumni sa SSC.:lol:


^^ The parade will be at afternoon. I'll keep posted regarding the WVTA this upcoming week. Hopefuly I can go there and will post pictures of the said event here. :)\

Regarding sa meet, tani magkilit-anay ta next Friday.

Thanks in advance!

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, November 07, 2007
2007 WV Tourism Assembly ready to kick off

IN LINE with national government's aim to make Visayas as the tourism capital of the country, the Department of Tourism Region (DoT)-Western Visayas is set to stage the biggest tourism assembly in the country on November 12-18 through its 7-day assembly consisting of 9 tourism events.

The assembly aims to highlight, promote and showcase the diversity of tourism attractions, services and facilities of the different areas of Western Visayas.

Jennylind Cordero, Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Officer assured that hosts of the event namely the City of Bacolod and the Province of Negros Occidental, will share in the tourist arrivals and investment opportunities that the WVTA is bringing.

DoT Director Edwin Trompeta said this year's theme Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals should be translated into generating income to the community through jobs and livelihood.

Trompeta said that the WVTA is a summit that seeks to combine the strength and tourism potentials of the six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in the region.

The nine events lined-up for the week long assembly are: Regional Tourism Fair, Regional Travel Exchange, Regional Cultural Showcase, Regional Tourism Congress, Regional Tourism Excellence Awards, Tourism Olympics, Regional Food Festival, Search for Miss Western Visayas Tourism and the Regional Parade of Festivals.

Western Visayas is being positioned by the DoT as the Heritage and Resort Destination. The WVTA is expected to bring in 2,000 to 3,000 participants for the nine events.

DoT Secretary Ace Durano, Senator Richard Gordon, President of League of Cities President and Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr., Camarines Sur Governor Luis Villafuerte and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Commissioner Lilia de Lima are expected to grace the week-long Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.
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....and the countdown begins for WVTA 2007 ---5 days to go

[jaywalker]

http://www.negrosdaily.com/files/nov0707h1-1.jpg
After the unveiling of NHI marker at the Fountain of Justice. L-R: Bacolod Councilors Greg Gasataya and Catalino Alisbo, Talisay City Coun. Celiz, Vice Mayor Thaddy Sayson, Board Member Dino Yulo, NHI Exec. Dir. Ludovico Badoy, Silay City Mayor Jose Montelibano, Negros Occidental Historical Council members - Girly Belzunce, Roque Hofileña, and Rolly Espina.*/EBColmo photo


Historical Institute Marker Unveiled

Local executives of three cities in Negros Occidental yesterday led the unveiling of National Historical Institute (NHI) Marker which was installed at the Fountain of Justice fronting the Bacolod City Hall. The occasion marked the 109th anniversary of the surrender of Spanish soldiers to the Negrense revolutionaries who used improvised wooden weapons that frightened the enemies.

Mayor Jose "Oti" Montelibano of Silay City, Mayor Ramon Torres of Bago City, and Mayor Evelio Leonardia of Bacolod City represented by Vice Mayor Thaddy Sayson and assisted by Board member Dino Yulo of the 5th district, who represented GovJoseph Marañon, with historian Roque Hofileña as executive director of Negros Occidental Historical Council, mediaman Rolly Espina as descendant of national heroes Lopez Jaena, Councilors Greg Gasataya and Catalino Alisbo, department heads, and employees in the provincial government of Negros Occidental and City Gov't of Bacolod.

Hofileña said, the Negros revolutionaries came from Bago City in the south, and Silay City from the north, then converged at Bacolod City. They were led by Gen. Juan Araneta and Gen. Aniceto Lacson. While the Spanish soldiers who surrendered to the Negrenses were led by Gen. Isidro de Castro. Hofileña also said, Mayor Evelio Leonardia has accepted without funfare when they suggested to have yearly celebration of this historic event dubbed Cinco de Noviembre. Next year, he said, they will invite local officials of the whole province because the event speaks of Negros heroism and join the valleys of history, that can help fight poverty, rise above themselves and work for the better.

Vice Mayor Sayson said the official declaration by the National Historical Institute (NHI) of Bacolod as seat of surrender of the Spanish soldiers to the Negrense guerillas, is something for the Bacoleños.

Hon. Ludovico Badoy, executive director of NHI said the historical marker signifies the bravery and heroic deeds of Negrenses.

Badoy and VM Sayson have signed the certificate of transfer of historical market from the NHI to the Bacolod City government.*

[SUV111]

ambot kung naabtan nyo pa da anday Ma'am Manzon, Cañada, contreras...


@bernie... what time na?

basi amo amo lang ta year migs ah...hahahha

[jaywalker]

Araneta Street in Bacolod

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2062.jpg?t=1194345011

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2065.jpg?t=1194345148


I just noticed recently particularly the roads new lay up of Asphalt.No lane markings yet.Is it all the way to the gasoline station?:cheers:

damo ka diri schoolmates Suv111.ii forgot to mention nga nami ang Drum and Bugle Corps sang ETCS 1.

[habagatcentral1]

Something I noticed too:
Araneta Street is asphalt
Lacson Street is concrete
Majority of Bacolod's City street and roads are of concrete.

I think the reason why Bacolod and Negros Occidental's roads are made of concrete, its because of the sugar trucks plying the highways. Asphalt can easily deteriorate, given our tropical and monsoon climate and heavy trucks loaded with sugarcane and others. Concrete on the other hand is resilient towards the elements.

[SUV111]

I just noticed recently particularly the roads new lay up of Asphalt.No lane markings yet.Is it all the way to the gasoline station?:cheers:

damo ka diri schoolmates Suv111.ii forgot to mention nga nami ang Drum and Bugle Corps sang ETCS 1.

Gani...bag o lang ko kabalo. I'm proud to be the product of that school. :) maka compete na ya sa mga private schools when it comes to academics. :) but i dont know now coz they divided the school further...before its only ETCS I and II but now theres III and IV na. haaaay!!!

Dont forget the Choir of ETCS I headed by Mrs. Cabahug...mother of Nolyn and Lisa...Champion ina sa Namcia for several times already

[SUV111]

I just noticed recently particularly the roads new lay up of Asphalt.No lane markings yet.Is it all the way to the gasoline station?:cheers:

damo ka diri schoolmates Suv111.ii forgot to mention nga nami ang Drum and Bugle Corps sang ETCS 1.

By the way, if you notice, may gina ubra dira sa may chicken house na fence nila...kanami gid sina matapos kay daw mural ang gwa sang ila design parte sa bacolod. :)

[wildmusic!]

By the way, if you notice, may gina ubra dira sa may chicken house na fence nila...kanami gid sina matapos kay daw mural ang gwa sang ila design parte sa bacolod. :)

hi SUV111, hope you can share some pics of it soon..:) thanks in advance!

[wildmusic!]

Something I noticed too:
Araneta Street is asphalt
Lacson Street is concrete
Majority of Bacolod's City street and roads are of concrete.

I think the reason why Bacolod and Negros Occidental's roads are made of concrete, its because of the sugar trucks plying the highways. Asphalt can easily deteriorate, given our tropical and monsoon climate and heavy trucks loaded with sugarcane and others. Concrete on the other hand is resilient towards the elements.

guys, ask lng ko if my info kamo :)... may chance nga ma re-route ayhan ang mga sugarcane trucks nga ga labay sa circumferential road after ma complete ang construction sg gov. center? i think once ma complete ang new city hall mejo ma busy na ang east area so i think indi safe sa mga galinabay kung permi ga labay mga trucks dira. what do you think?

[jaywalker]

Something I noticed too:
Araneta Street is asphalt
Lacson Street is concrete
Majority of Bacolod's City street and roads are of concrete.

I think the reason why Bacolod and Negros Occidental's roads are made of concrete, its because of the sugar trucks plying the highways. Asphalt can easily deteriorate, given our tropical and monsoon climate and heavy trucks loaded with sugarcane and others. Concrete on the other hand is resilient towards the elements.

In additon to your post,Most of the roads that were used by Sugarcane Trucks are made of Concrete and they are not allowed to passed thru Bacolod Downtown area or in laczon St.Sugarcane truck coming from the South normally diverted to Cegasco Road.

By the way, if you notice, may gina ubra dira sa may chicken house na fence nila...kanami gid sina matapos kay daw mural ang gwa sang ila design parte sa bacolod. :)

They have to upgrade Migz Suv with Planta Hotel and Residences and the Metrodome as thier neighboring establishments or else they'll be out of the league.

[wildmusic!]

[QUOTE=jaywalker;16333538]You made it!Glad to see here Wildmusic!:)

Glad to be here too, bro.:okay:

[jaywalker]

guys, ask lng ko if my info kamo :)... may chance nga ma re-route ayhan ang mga sugarcane trucks nga ga labay sa circumferential road after ma complete ang construction sg gov. center? i think once ma complete ang new city hall mejo ma busy na ang east area so i think indi safe sa mga galinabay kung permi ga labay mga trucks dira. what do you think?

You have a point Wildmusic,and i think they are looking on it now in terms of traffic flow once The New Government Center will open.They are installing a traffic light on that area.I believe Bacolod still has one of the better and effective traffic planning in the country today.

[wildmusic!]

You have a point Wildmusic,and i think they are looking on it now in terms of traffic flow once The New Government Center will open.They are installing a traffic light on that area.I believe Bacolod still has one of the better and effective traffic planning in the country today.

yups, i can agree to that. :) Bacolod has better traffic management compared to other urban areas in the country. Anyway, i'm confident with our local officials there that they have anticipated this scenario and will resolve it in time. :cheers:

[jaywalker]

Yeah! I do have high hopes in our City Officials.

Actually,there's already a build up of cars during peak hours in the intersection of Lopues East but based on the previous post here in SSC they have made an additional lanes.

[SUV111]

yups, i can agree to that. :) Bacolod has better traffic management compared to other urban areas in the country. Anyway, i'm confident with our local officials there that they have anticipated this scenario and will resolve it in time. :cheers:

Thats right...thats the main reason why they put up a traffic light along east intersection. They want to place order in the traffic situation in the east side since its becoming more congested knowing that a lot of establishments are operating there already. :)

Wheres our friend jeff?...

[ninja kid]

ambot kung naabtan nyo pa da anday Ma'am Manzon, Cañada, contreras...


@bernie... what time na?

nabatian ko man na sila sing ti-on ko .. hehe :lol:

ETCS-II ko ya galing ... grade 1 (mrs. dela Cruz) and grade 2 (mrs. diaz?) ...

tapos sang grade 3 nagsaylo na ko sa Bata Elem. School ah ...:banana:

mayong aga sa mga Bacolodnon ah!:wave:

[JEFFjr_25]

Araneta Street in Bacolod

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2062.jpg?t=1194345011

Bacolod Mini Rizal Park in fron of Rizal Elementary School :)

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Just look at how greeneries can make a place look cooler and calm in the midst of a bustling metropolis. I hope Bacolod's local officials put their heads together in master planning the city before Bacolod becomes just like the others... just plain concrete jungle. :)

[SUV111]

Just look at how greeneries can make a place look cooler and calm in the midst of a bustling metropolis. I hope Bacolod's local officials put their heads together in master planning the city before Bacolod becomes just like the others... just plain concrete jungle. :)

I agree with you dear friend...but come to think of it...our Parks can be considered as one of the best in the country...they were able to maintain the cleanliness and the greeneries in our parks. :) Lagoon pa lang daw ka nami na tulokon...especially when you see people doing their morning routines . :) ka nami lang..... cute. :)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ As what my visitors from Mindanao said, is it Washington DC? :D It was their first encounter with the Capitol (unfortunately it was under rennovation during those times, so we didn't have much time going inside of it, but anyway they'll be back)

Anyway, the urban planning was a success for Bacolod due to less density and less landowners (most of the landowners by the early 20th century were hacienderos), therefore it was easy to make a grid-like street pattern and formation of greeneries.

I would say that it is associated with the "Cities Beautiful Movement" in the early 20th century, as Burnham and Arellano planned for Baguio, Manila, Cebu & Iloilo.

Tomorrow, Architect Von Eisendel will be discussing about the evolution of urban planning in the streets of Silay City. I'll get the details so we may know the history of urban planning and urbanization in Negros Occidental. :)

[JuIcYdUdE22]

my view is this, they should also rehabilitate the public plaza, flower shops should look like nice flower shoppes, not that we have now that looks like shanties and all. its all dirty and even the steps are dilapidated. flowering plants are either full stretch in some parts but most of the stretch are not a stretch at all theyre like dashes and not straight lines. another one is that some fountains are shooting water everywhere. and moss green water? instead of lilies, sweet corn wraper ang makita ko. that plaza is great, however it should be rehabilitated.

[wildmusic!]

my view is this, they should also rehabilitate the public plaza, flower shops should look like nice flower shoppes, not that we have now that looks like shanties and all. its all dirty and even the steps are dilapidated. flowering plants are either full stretch in some parts but most of the stretch are not a stretch at all theyre like dashes and not straight lines. another one is that some fountains are shooting water everywhere. and moss green water? instead of lilies, sweet corn wraper ang makita ko. that plaza is great, however it should be rehabilitated.

if the public plaza can be maintained like the one they're doing in capitol lagoon it would be really great. :)

[SugarFreak]

November 8, 2007
A cocktail party for consuls and balikbayans (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/08/starlife.htm)

It was MassKara time and Bacolod simply sizzled with guests from all over. There were social events galore every night and the city simply rocked! One of the “must” socials of the week was the cocktail reception for the Consular Corps and the Balikbayans from the USA . This was tendered by Tourism Envoy of North Asia and SKAL International Bacolod Chapter president and former Bacolod Rep. John Orola Jr. at Casa Orola.

By the time we arrived, the place was filled with the dignitaries (who were fashionably on time) and the guests who happily mingled with their old and new friends. Sparkling white wine, properly chilled, overflowed all evening. Manila socialite Fortune Ledesma (Consul of Monaco), looking like a movie star, was the cynosure of all eyes.

Honored guests were Andrew and Sarah Devlin of the US Embassy, Vincent Carlos of Ivory Coast, Rene Ledesma of Bulgaria, Pete Saad of Lebanon, Oscar de Venecia of Ukraine, Eduardo de Guzman of Gabonese Republic, Toshiro Morita (general manager of Japan Airlines) who came with his wife Mie, Antonio Rufino of Mongolia and Armita Bantug Rufino of Phil. Heritage Festival.

Everyone enjoyed the delicious cocktail fare and the scintillating conversation at every table. Sitting with our group was Al Denila, founding chairman of the Bacolod Society in America and Dr. Manny and Honey Lazo, president of BSA.

They kept raving about the MassKara Festival and how much they enjoyed the various events. John kept the audience laughing during his welcome remarks (this guy's energy is simply amazing!). We could have stayed all night enjoying the company but there were still a lot of activities to go to that night.

Kudos to John O for such a swinging affair!*

[JEFFjr_25]

if the public plaza can be maintained like the one they're doing in capitol lagoon it would be really great. :)

Rehabilitation is the key here. If they could only make the plaza look like what it has been rendered before. More euro-look. We must stop also adding modern structures inside the plaza. It defeats its euro-classic appeal. Just like the case of Silay's Rizal avenue. All those heritage structures looked very funny with all those commercial signage here and there. Actually its everywhere.:lol: Just my thought.:)

[wildmusic!]

Rehabilitation is the key here. If they could only make the plaza look like what it has been rendered before. More euro-look. We must stop also adding modern structures inside the plaza. It defeats its euro-classic appeal. Just like the case of Silay's Rizal avenue. All those heritage structures looked very funny with all those commercial signage here and there. Actually its everywhere.:lol: Just my thought.:)

hmmm.. what are these modern structures that they've built inside the plaza? as long as the plaza is clean, green, safe and well maintained...it's good enough for me :cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

hmmm.. what are these modern structures that they've built inside the plaza? as long as the plaza is clean, green, safe and well maintained...it's good enough for me :cheers:

I agree with you on the clean, green and safe idea mig. But the thing is, Bacolod public plaza is the heart of the city. Its one of the most identified attraction in the city especially the bandstand & gazeebo structure. The plaza had been built years before our parents were born. Rehabilitation for me is bringing back the structures' past glory. And not new ones, modern stuff that is, to make it look ok. Actually it doesn't. Its like putting vegas casino-like neon signages in a building like our capitol. This is just my thought. :)

[^TumandoK]

AIDFI lemon grass
oil project gets prize

The “Community-Based Lemon Grass Oil Production” project of the Bacolod-based Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. was one of the winners of the Philippine BiD Challenge 2007 that recognized the 10 best business ideas in the country.

The AIDFI entry was one of the 45 that reached the second round of the competition where the winners were selected and awarded P100,000 each in cash at the awarding rites held late last month at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City .

Another awardee from Negros Occidental is the crab shells project of E.B. Magalona. Crab shell is a waste product that can be processed into chitin and chitosan, widely used in pharmacology, medicine, dietetics, bio-technology, cosmetics, waste water treatment, textile and wood and paper manufacturing.

AIDFI Executive Director Aladino Moraca said their participation in the Philippine BiD Challenge will help them in the promotion and marketing of their products.

This will enable us to penetrate the international market for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, he said.

The lemon grass oil production project aims to construct three community-based essential oil factories using appropriate technologies and practical approaches in creating sustainable livelihood and alternative sources of income for poor upland communities in Negros Occidental.

So far, AIDFI has already set up two community-based factories – one in Sitio Bigong, Brgy. Mambugsay Cauayan and another in Sitio Napungalan, Brgy. Jonob-Jonob, Escalante City .

Moraca said AIDFI produces lemon grass oil through stem distillation in partnership with poor upland communities – Mambugsay Essential Oil Producers Association and Napungalan ARBs Multi-Purpose Cooperative.

He said that AIDFI conducted three years of research on the design of the extractor or distiller, management, community organizing approaches and marketing to guarantee the smooth operation of the enterprise.

Operations of the essential oil plant is handled by a trained community operator who is in-charged of the boiling while each farmer-beneficiary takes part in the production, harvesting of their lemon grass and hauling to the factory for boiling.

AIDFI ensures good quality of the product by strictly following the standard process as a requirement in producing organic lemon grass oil, Moraca added.

Lemon grass oil is extensively used as a source of perfumery and as ingredient in making soap and hair care products, and known for its pharmaceutical purposes because of its anti-infection and anti-fungal effect.*NLG

[JEFFjr_25]

^^^^:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Very good indeed.

[wildmusic!]

I agree with you on the clean, green and safe idea mig. But the thing is, Bacolod public plaza is the heart of the city. Its one of the most identified attraction in the city especially the bandstand & gazeebo structure. The plaza had been built years before our parents were born. Rehabilitation for me is bringing back the structures' past glory. And not new ones, modern stuff that is, to make it look ok. Actually it doesn't. Its like putting vegas casino-like neon signages in a building like our capitol. This is just my thought. :)

hehehe yeah, i agree:lol:

[wildmusic!]

hey guys, may updates kamo sa panaad park? thanks thanks! :)

[SugarFreak]

Gani...bag o lang ko kabalo. I'm proud to be the product of that school. :) maka compete na ya sa mga private schools when it comes to academics. :) but i dont know now coz they divided the school further...before its only ETCS I and II but now theres III and IV na. haaaay!!!

Dont forget the Choir of ETCS I headed by Mrs. Cabahug...mother of Nolyn and Lisa...Champion ina sa Namcia for several times already

dont forget also the ETCS Bacolod Little League Softball Association whose players represent the country in the annual Girls Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington, USA ,,,and they are once or twice i think that they got a world champion


guys, ask lng ko if my info kamo :)... may chance nga ma re-route ayhan ang mga sugarcane trucks nga ga labay sa circumferential road after ma complete ang construction sg gov. center? i think once ma complete ang new city hall mejo ma busy na ang east area so i think indi safe sa mga galinabay kung permi ga labay mga trucks dira. what do you think?

after the completion of the new bacolod gov center i guess the sugar trucks will be reroute to Murcia town from brgy mansilingan of bacolod,,,i saw many of sugar trucks that routed in Mansilingan and the street there are newly concreted from brgy Alijis

hey guys, may updates kamo sa panaad park? thanks thanks! :)

panaad stadium oval is now under repair,, and they are expanding their lawn tennis court

[habagatcentral1]

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/24/photos/37/500x500/12.jpg/Gazeebo%20Bacolod.jpg?et=wn536PDpI%2Cnfy%2Chqu6XO4A
Bandstand. Bacolod City Plaza

[JEFFjr_25]

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/24/photos/37/500x500/12.jpg/Gazeebo%20Bacolod.jpg?et=wn536PDpI%2Cnfy%2Chqu6XO4A
Bandstand. Bacolod City Plaza

Nice pic. :)

[ngprofflorida]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/466917977_e870cf002d.jpg

modern naman gid...

[SugarFreak]

^^skyblue glassy yong facade nya...ganda meg

[SugarFreak]

^^^^
August 06, 2007
Sanchez: A green Bacolod (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/08/06/oped/benedicto.sanchez.nature.speaks.html)
By Benedicto Sanchez
Nature Speaks

IN THIS era of dramatic climate change, what should a green future for Bacolod look like? Or for that matter, cities anywhere else in the country? How should local government craft policies to address green issues?

The recently-published State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future examines changes in the ways cities are managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance toward a healthier and more peaceful urban future.

It asserts that strong communities require a holistic approach that not only provides the traditional deliverables of economic development - jobs, income, wealth, and security - but also protects the environment, improves community infrastructure, increases and develops local skills and capacity, strengthens the social fabric, and respects heritage and cultural identity.

It sets benchmarks for developing green cities: providing clean water and sanitation; farming the cities; greening urban transportation; energizing cities; reducing natural disaster risks; charting a new course for urban public health; strengthening local economies; and, fighting poverty and injustice in cities.

Clean water and sanitation requires that Bacolod City joins the provincial government to protect and conserve the Bago Watershed, its principal source of freshwater for Baciwa. Tree planting activities along highways are near to useless if the watershed is not rehabilitated. Sanitation obliges the city to implement the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. It has been seven years, and the city is still stuck with the business-as-usual tasks of collecting, transporting, and disposing solid wastes to its dumpsite. All we see are token material recovery facilities, no program for waste segregation for public markets and malls.

Urban transportation? A strategic move is the plan to build flyovers at the junctions of Lacson-Burgos and Lacson-B.S. Aquino Streets of Barangays 18 and 19, Barangays 3 and 5, respectively under GMA’s Tulay ng Pangulo sa Kaunlaran program.

Flyovers and bridges however encourage people to buy more fossil fuel-based vehicles. More cars of course imply more carbon emissions. It also means worse traffic congestion in Bacolod’s narrow lanes. Unless, Greenpeace’s e-jeeps fly and more PUV owners buy more of them. But they all miss the more basic issues. No one has talked of mass transport systems, not just in Bacolod but in the entire island. Trains, trams, subways. None has broached these ideas. Many of them don’t use gasoline anymore.

How about designating bicycle lanes? Many developed countries have them. And building them doesn’t cost much. Pedaling away is also a good way to avoid obesity, the creeping scourge of sedentary people in urban areas.

With mass transport systems, more farm-market goods can be delivered at fraction of their prices, more people can live in outlying cities and go to work in city and town centers. That way, Bacolod and the province can avoid over-congestion in Bacolod. Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe show that this can work. Farming in the cities? Yes, it’s totally possible. Who was it who said Bacolod is basically urban? Meaning, large rural areas, with its highly urbanized areas located along the coast.

If Bacolod’s landowners shift to urban farming in vacant spaces, they can even find a ready market in the cities, without spending so much on transportation costs. Better if they adopt organic farming, in keeping with the two Negrense provincial government’s program of making the island the organic food bowl of Asia.

The technology exists even for cramped spaces. Energy? With global warming worsening, we expect heavy use of aircons to cool off. More heavy use of power. Why not adopt California Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger’s policy of designing buildings in such a way that resources are used responsibly, relying on structures whose design, construction and use energy, water and material resources efficiently. Such green buildings lower temperature at the height of summer and increases the temperature when it gets cold (which is almost a non-issue in tropical Philippines, anyway)?

To this end, I propose to the Bacolod City council to craft an environmental code along those lines. That way, the current and future local executives are forced to look beyond their three-year terms. Paging Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue! Please email comments to bqsanc@yahoo.com.

[BYAHILO]

hahahaha!!! damo man na da gapakita kuno na white lady hambal sang mga students...wala man ko kakita dira ya. :) batch batch 90 ko da ya. lipat na ko mga teachers ko...ang indi ko lang malipatan si Mrs. Cabahug kay siya na coach namun sa choir before. pero nag stop ako choir since i dont really like singing...i just joined the choir kay gusto nila mama kag sang teacher ko


ng tilaw man ko choir sng una galing nag untat ko kay nag intra ko masskra streetdnce. si miss lily cabahug to amon choirmaster.. that time ga prepare na to tani for namcya. gin una ko pa ang saut sa masskara ahahahaha

Good Day!!

I was just planning kontani mag-meet ang mga Bacolod-based SSC forumers sa madasun nga byernes, during the Parade of Festivals sa WVTA. Nov16. :D

sure.. u know my flight details. nov16, 5:10AM flight departing mnl. PR Flight ako
:)



mayong gab.e sa tanan,,,,hello mga peeps bag.o naman q d lwat post hhehehe,,,,,

btw,,,im also an ETCS 1alumna,,,hehehhehheh,,,,,my adviser when i was in grade 6 was also ms palmos...pero daw sbng retired na sia mo,,,,i remembered also ms, senina.....heheheh,,,daw o.t na q di,,,,:)

ambot kung naabtan nyo pa da anday Ma'am Manzon, Cañada, contreras...

si mam canada adviser ko na sang grade 5.

teachers ko

grade 1 - si mam de ramos
grade 2 teresita puentevella
grade 3 - felly rojo ambot ano na family name nya kay nag asawa na sya
grade 4 - georgina hipolito
grade 5 - alice canada
grade 6 - edna palmos

section 1 ako from grade1 to 6. not because im a brilliant kid, but because my parents are working in GSIS. dira naga loam nga maestra. hahahah amo na nga teachers pet ako sang una

si mam senina art teacher ko sa grade 6. kilala ko gd na sya kay bana ya officemate sang dad ko.

@bernie... what time na?

hmm... ETCS 1 man ko ah... di lang mamangkot kung ano nga year.. wakekeke

basi wala nyo na maabtan mga maistra ko da...:nuts:

ahahaha damo damo na ta di mga alumni sang etcs! ahahaha


si mam contreras naabutan ko pa na sang una daw sya na ang principal sang grade 1 pa ko ahehehe

[jaywalker]

my view is this, they should also rehabilitate the public plaza, flower shops should look like nice flower shoppes, not that we have now that looks like shanties and all. its all dirty and even the steps are dilapidated. flowering plants are either full stretch in some parts but most of the stretch are not a stretch at all theyre like dashes and not straight lines. another one is that some fountains are shooting water everywhere. and moss green water? instead of lilies, sweet corn wraper ang makita ko. that plaza is great, however it should be rehabilitated.

if the public plaza can be maintained like the one they're doing in capitol lagoon it would be really great. :)

Rehabilitation is the key here. If they could only make the plaza look like what it has been rendered before. More euro-look. We must stop also adding modern structures inside the plaza. It defeats its euro-classic appeal. Just like the case of Silay's Rizal avenue. All those heritage structures looked very funny with all those commercial signage here and there. Actually its everywhere.:lol: Just my thought.:)

Just want to share thoughts too.Bacolod Public Plaza's present state is not really worst.It just need a face lift but not major.The existing structures of Flowers Shops which is like a "tiange" could somehow be change like the flower shops in Paris.It needs a little of creativity and could be place in every corner of plaza and not only in that place.It need more lanscaping and needs more water fountains.And please hopefully no more new structure with the plaza.Lastly the public toilet,it need a massive renovation.

[wildmusic!]

after the completion of the new bacolod gov center i guess the sugar trucks will be reroute to Murcia town from brgy mansilingan of bacolod,,,i saw many of sugar trucks that routed in Mansilingan and the street there are newly concreted from brgy Alijis

ah ok, that's nice... na kayo na gid man gale ang highway da sa mansilingan? before daan daw asta man lng sa alijis ato..

panaad stadium oval is now under repair,, and they are expanding their lawn tennis court

ayos!:banana:

[wildmusic!]

Just want to share thoughts too.Bacolod Public Plaza's present state is not really worst.It just need a face lift but not major.The existing structures of Flowers Shops which is like a "tiange" could somehow be change like the flower shops in Paris.It needs a little of creativity and could be place in every corner of plaza and not only in that place.It need more lanscaping and needs more water fountains.And please hopefully no more new structure with the plaza.Lastly the public toilet,it need a massive renovation.

hehehe sir jay, i'd have to say the public toilet should be the top priority! :puke:

just kidding..hehe

[SUV111]

hehehe sir jay, i'd have to say the public toilet should be the top priority! :puke:

just kidding..hehe

Gee!!! you've made a point!!!! it stinks...

Well, i guess the thing that could be done in that area is the restoration of its old design...a little retouch can somehow bring back its majestic look. Good thing that made the fountains work again...at least, it made the area look cool and refreshing. But what i really hate most is the sex trade going on at night. But i salute to the PNP who made the effort in arresting all the sex workers the other day. :) i hope they will do it regularly kay kung indi...mabalik balik man na dyapon ang mga @#!*LOG!!!!!

[habagatcentral1]

Has anyone been to the new government center in the eastern district of Bacolod? What's the update as of this moment?

[ninja kid]

Gee!!! you've made a point!!!! it stinks...

Well, i guess the thing that could be done in that area is the restoration of its old design...a little retouch can somehow bring back its majestic look. Good thing that made the fountains work again...at least, it made the area look cool and refreshing. But what i really hate most is the sex trade going on at night. But i salute to the PNP who made the effort in arresting all the sex workers the other day. :) i hope they will do it regularly kay kung indi...mabalik balik man na dyapon ang mga @#!*LOG!!!!!

tsakto ka gid migs ... ara na da sila garampa kun gab-i ... mga magdalena ... hehe ...

tapos ang public CR perti gid ya kapangsot ... gasungaw ang baho kung maglabay ka dira dampi pakadto sa Cathedral ... ewww!

the only thing that encourage me to go there sing una is the Bacolod Chess Club ... nami mag-miron kay makatuon ka sing mga chess move ...:banana:

plus the Debates ... gatululo sip-on mo sing utoy-utoy kadlaw tungod ga-alalagsik ang laway kag gahulubag ang ugat sing mga tawo nga naga-debate ... hahaha ... :lol::lol::lol:

ayos ah!

[SUV111]

tsakto ka gid migs ... ara na da sila garampa kun gab-i ... mga magdalena ... hehe ...

tapos ang public CR perti gid ya kapangsot ... gasungaw ang baho kung maglabay ka dira dampi pakadto sa Cathedral ... ewww!

the only thing that encourage me to go there sing una is the Bacolod Chess Club ... nami mag-miron kay makatuon ka sing mga chess move ...:banana:

plus the Debates ... gatululo sip-on mo sing utoy-utoy kadlaw tungod ga-alalagsik ang laway kag gahulubag ang ugat sing mga tawo nga naga-debate ... hahaha ... :lol::lol::lol:

ayos ah!


tumpak amigo!!!! inang daw gina pang bayaran gid para mag debate kung sin o ang tsakto...pagkatapos sina wala man...daw mga into nga sagi wakal wala man padulungan ang ila gina pang wakal. :) hahahaha

amo ni nga nami gid tani kung makita man ni sang aton na mga local officials ang forum para mabal an man nila ang ila na mga dapat himoon base sa mga gina pang post ta diri...masulat ko bala kay Mayor Bing. :) hehehehehe

budlay kay kung kis a nagakalipatan ang ginagmay na butang bangud sa mga dalagko na mga achievements na nakuha ta. :) tani kung palaparon lang nila ang ila panulokan para makita man nila ang dapat makita. :)

[SugarFreak]

November 9, 2007
BPO jobs fair set in Bacolod (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/09/businessnews3.htm)

The People2Outsource is holding a jobs fair today and tomorrow at the Brgy. Villamonte Covered Court , a press release from organizers said.

P2O is a Filipino company that aims to provide high-value jobs for Filipinos that will allow them to apply their knowledge and skills and earn a good income as well.

It will conduct assessments for its partner call centers, Convergys, eTelecare, IBM, ICT, HTMT, Sitel and CitiGroup during the jobs fair, the press release said.

Those who wish for more information may call 434-4424, 468-0295 or (0920) 6215442, it added.*

[SugarFreak]

November 9, 2007
Angara to lead speakers in local ICT conference (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/09/businessnews1.htm)

Senator Edgardo Angara will the lead the speakers in the “Uniting for B-NEFIT” ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop on November 15 and 16 in Bacolod City .

Angara, chairman of the Senate committee on science and technology, will be joined by Chairman Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology, Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim of the CICT Cyberservices Group and Executive Director Bonifacio Belen of Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT.

B-NEFIT stands for Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for ICT which aims to make both the city and the province “very viable locations within the Philippine Cyber Corridor by pursuing ICT competitiveness and readiness.”

The two-day gathering, which will be attended by representatives from the local government units, academe, government agencies and business organizations, ICT industry players, and real estate developers, will be convened by the provincial offices of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Science and Technology, IT Schools Network, and the CEDF-IT.

Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, convenor and one of the speakers in the Uniting for B-NEFIT, said CICT, and the convening agencies believe that a provincial ICT roadmap for Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, must be firmly in place to sustain its initial gains and further pursue readiness and competitiveness.*NLG

[SUV111]

All set for the long week Tourism Assembly of Western Visayas...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2072.jpg?t=1194597666

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2071.jpg?t=1194597496

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2070.jpg?t=1194597553

[BYAHILO]

yehey WVTA na...

[jaywalker]

Wow! that's a pretty big banner of WVTA from SM City.Being in the center, Sm has all the advantage among the rest of the malls in Bacolod.I believe it won't be long for them to decide to expand thier investments in the City of Smiles.

Kasadya sang inyo exchange of thoughts.Thanks for the photos!:cheers:

[SUV111]

Wow! that's a pretty big banner of WVTA from SM City.Being in the center, Sm has all the advantage among the rest of the malls in Bacolod.I believe it won't be long for them to decide to expand thier investments in the City of Smiles.

Kasadya sang inyo exchange of thoughts.Thanks for the photos!:cheers:

huo eh...wala ka man naga intra abi sa amon nga discussion...sa piyak na thread lantawa to bala kay mga yello submarine na ang topic hahahahaha....sadya naman ni ang Bacolod...ang dalan may mga banners naman sang tourism assembly...

[SugarFreak]

look at the aerial view of the bacolod beautiful and greenish parks

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/100_2207.jpg
public plaza

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_capitollagoonaerialviewbacolod.jpg
Lagoon park
(courtesy by BoB)

[SugarFreak]

Rizal Centennial Park
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolod_parkcentennial.jpg

another greenish park is the Panaad Forest Recreational park in mansilingan
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_panaadboothtoboso-1.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_panaadlagoon.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_panaadboothcandoni.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_panaadboothescalante1.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_panaadboothhimamaylan.jpg

[jaywalker]

Has anyone been to the new government center in the eastern district of Bacolod? What's the update as of this moment?

Based on the picture posted by SUV111 on the previous pages,the construction is in full speed.The building has shown it's beauty eventhough it's still bare.Exterior side they might start installing the glass windows and some painting job might start.They have finished it's final form and reached to top floor.Therefore the interiors could start as well with all of the fixture ,plumbing,and electrical works.

Here's the link for the picture.:) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=498622&page=30


Thanks for the photos Sugar.How have been?You've been gone for a while.You've missed a lot of fun here.Anyway,Welcome back, Sugar!

[ngprofflorida]

All set for the long week Tourism Assembly of Western Visayas...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2072.jpg?t=1194597666

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2071.jpg?t=1194597496

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2070.jpg?t=1194597553

wow meg nami ang pictures mo. may fiesta naman sa Bacolod City daw wala na untat ang mga conference. haw....

[ngprofflorida]

Wow! that's a pretty big banner of WVTA from SM City.Being in the center, Sm has all the advantage among the rest of the malls in Bacolod.I believe it won't be long for them to decide to expand thier investments in the City of Smiles.

Kasadya sang inyo exchange of thoughts.Thanks for the photos!:cheers:

jay mabaha na ang mga investment.

BPO jobs fair set in Bacolod
The People2Outsource is holding a jobs fair today and tomorrow at the Brgy. Villamonte Covered Court , a press release from organizers said.

P2O is a Filipino company that aims to provide high-value jobs for Filipinos that will allow them to apply their knowledge and skills and earn a good income as well.

It will conduct assessments for its partner call centers, Convergys, eTelecare, IBM, ICT, HTMT, Sitel and CitiGroup during the jobs fair, the press release said.

Those who wish for more information may call 434-4424, 468-0295 or (0920) 6215442, it added.*

ari new naman nga job fair

[SugarFreak]

Based on the picture posted by SUV111 on the previous pages,the construction is in full speed.The building has shown it's beauty eventhough it's still bare.Exterior side they might start installing the glass windows and some painting job might start.It has finished in it's final shape and therefore the interiors could start as well with all the fixture ,plumbing,and electricity.

Here's the link for the picture.:) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=498622&page=30


Thanks for the photos Sugar.How have been?You've been gone for a while.You missed a lot of fun here.Anyway,Welcome back, Sugar!

yeep,,,mis na mis ko man ang lambing ninyo gani...hindi nagkatiming na magkaonline tayo palagi...kasadya gani sang inyo mga posted

HAPPY REGIONAL FIETSTA IN BACOLOD!!!
:dance:

[SugarFreak]

jay mabaha na ang mga investment. ari new naman nga job fair

BPO jobs fair set in Bacolod
The People2Outsource is holding a jobs fair today and tomorrow at the Brgy. Villamonte Covered Court , a press release from organizers said.



heheh,,,repeated post....btw, i think bacolod is no. in terms and criteria of human resouce management in the most competitive city in our country...thats why even the outside province companies are being hiring from bacolodnons,,,and many BPO now has inquiring in bacolod

[SUV111]

look at the aerial view of the bacolod beautiful and greenish parks

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/100_2207.jpg
public plaza

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/park_capitollagoonaerialviewbacolod.jpg
Lagoon park
(courtesy by BoB)

the best gid ya ang mga parks naton and SM city looks great sa aerial view ha...daw indi Bacolod. :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

Bacolod NGO wins 2007 Philippine BiD Challenge competition
Bacolod City (9 November) -- The Philippine BiD Challenge 2007 drew more attention and applicants a year after its launching in September 2006, generating 211 business plan entries from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

156 plan-finalists are qualified in the initial screening, representing 47 established and 109 start-up business nationwide ranging from various sectors such as agriculture, services, training, food, health, finance, etc. Forty-five (45) business entries reached the second round of the competition.

From these 45 entries, 10 best business ideas were selected and awarded cash prizes at the Philippine BiD Challenge Award event at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Makati City. Business plan developed and submitted by Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) "Community-Based Lemon Grass Oil Production" was one of the 10 best business plans nominated and awarded. Present during the awarding of winners - His Excellency Robert Brinks, Ambassador of the Royal Netherlands and Mr. Manual V. Pangilinan, PBSP Chair and Chairman, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). "Participation to the Philippine BiD Challenge competition will help us in the promotion and marketing of our products triggering to penetrate the international market of food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries," Aladino Moraca, Executive Director of AIDFI said in a statement.

The Business in Development (BiD) Challenge is a worldwide business plan competition run by the BiD Network Foundation which started in the Netherlands in 2004. The BiD Challenge is the first online community for poverty reduction and entrepreneurship in developing countries. It was organized by the Dutch National Development (NCDO), Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) Rabobank, TNT and partners. The BiD Challenge has now expanded to include one international competition and seven national competitions in countries like India, Philippines, Tanzania, Kenya, Argentina, Peru and Columbia.

The Philippine BiD Challenge was first launched in Manila in September, 2006 with Fair Ventures and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) as main organizers. The Philippines was the very first in the world to host its own Local BiD Network with the support and participation of local partners.

Community-Based Lemon Grass Oil Production of AIDFI aims to construct three Community-Based Essential Oil Factories using appropriate technologies and practical approaches in creating sustainable livelihood and alternative sources of income for the poor upland communities in Negros Occidental. At present we have already installed two community-based factories, one in Sitio Bigong, Brgy. Mambugsay Cauayan and one Sitio Napungalan, Brgy. Jonob-Jonob, Escalante City.

Lemon grass in its pure oil is packed in an amber bottle with label and properly sealed to avoid leak during transport.

AIDFI produced the lemon grass oil through stem distillation in partnership with the poor upland communities (Mambugsay Essential Oil Producers Association and Napungalan ARB's Multi-Purpose Cooperative). Operations of the essential oil plant are handled by a trained community operator who is in-charged in the boiling. Each farmer beneficiaries takes care in the production, harvesting of their lemon grass and hauling to the factory for boiling. AIDFI ensures good quality of the product by strictly following the standard process as a requirement in producing organic lemon grass oil.

Lemon grass oil product is derived from organically grown lemon grass. The specie used is the West-Indian Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus. The extracted oil is a thin yellowish liquid with a strong lemon odor. The active ingredients of this specie make the oil suitable for many purposes. It's high in myrcene. The myrcene is effective as antibacterial and as pain reliever. The citral content is 65 to 85 %. The combination of the myrcene level and the lower citral content makes the oil less irritating to the skin. Other active ingredients are citronellal, citronellol and geranilol.

Externally, the oil is extensively used as a source of important perfumery and cosmetic industry, in soap and hair care products. Likewise, it is also used for pharmaceutical purposes because of its anti-infection and anti-fungal effect. Common uses are to combat respiratory infections, fever and fungal conditions such as athlete's foot. For aromatherapy, it can be used to stimulate blood circulation. It is effective to open pores and traditionally recommended to treat acne and oily skin.

AIDFI has conducted three years of research on the design of the extractor or distiller, management, community organizing approaches and marketing of produce in order to guarantee the smooth operation of the enterprise. (AIDFI/PIA)

[SUV111]

SP authority sought
for anti-flood action
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia is requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod for a special session on Saturday to ask the body to declare “nuisance per se all structures and houses constructed along the rivers, creeks or waterways of Bacolod City .”

The Mayor also signed Executive Order No. 19 Wednesday creating the Bacolod City Flood Control Coordinating-Action Team with Councilor Roberto Rojas as chairperson.

The team will review, gather data, integrate and implement an effective flood control plan for Bacolod with the comprehensive involvement and participation of government, non-government, private professional and technical groups and barangays.

City Legal Officer Allan Zamora yesterday said the mayor will request the SP to declare nuisance per se all structures in the rivers and creeks within three meters from the embankment.

Once these have been declared nuisance per se, the structures can automatically be demolished without any Court action, he said. In a way, the city will take over the function which belongs to the DPWH since this has not taken action, he added.

Zamora said the Mayor could always invoke the general welfare clause provided under the Constitution and the Local Government Code.

In his letter to the SP dated Nov. 8, 2007, Leonardia said records will show that the SP has appropriated P10 million for the dredging of Mandalagan River , and the Bata and Banago creeks.

He said the dredging of the Banago Creek has already started but its process has been obstructed by the structures and houses illegally constructed along it, specifically along Puno Banago (Puroks Nami-Nami and Mahimulaton).

Leonardia said that in many conferences with residents of the affected areas, they were assured by the DPWH, Bacolod City , that it will undertake the removal of the structures and houses constructed along Banago Creek.

Consequent to such assurance and undertaking, the DPWH wrote the occupants on Jan. 15, Mar. 1 and Mar. 2, to remove their houses and structures along the Banago Creek with 15 days, he said.

Leonardia said such letters of the DPWH were totally ignored by the occupants and what is unfortunate is that it did not do anything to remove the structures and houses after its letters were ignored.

It would appear, therefore, that the DPWH cannot effect the removal of the structures and houses illegally constructed along the Banago Creek, despite the fact that such structures are situated in a danger zone, Leonardia said.

Because of the failure of DPWH to remove the structures, it becomes necessary that the City of Bacolod undertake the removal, citing provisions of the Local Government Code, he said.

Such assumption of undertaking could also be considered as an exercise of police power, he added.

Leonardia said such assumption of undertaking could only be immediately implemented if all structures and houses constructed along rivers, creeks or waterways of the city are declared as nuisance by the SP.

Meanwhile, Councilor Roberto Rojas said he and the Mayor met with the newly elected barangay officials Wednesday to discuss the flooding problem in the city and how this can be resolved.

On the other hand, the DPWH investigation showed that the riprap, which it had constructed last year in Purok Ylac, Barangay 1 was destroyed because of strong water current during the rains last Nov. 1. The DSSD said two houses were destroyed and seven were damaged.*CGS

[SUV111]

Gordon keynote speaker
at WV tourism gab

Sen. Richard Gordon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, will be the keynote speaker of the Regional Tourism Congress on Nov. 14 at the Business Inn Hotel, during the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly co-sponsored by the province of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City , a Capitol press release said.

The registration of participants will start at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremony will be at 10 a.m. with Gov. Joseph Marañon and Mayor Evelio Leonardia giving the welcome remarks.

The theme of this year's WVTA is “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals”.

The afternoon session will have Dir. Ma Victoria Jasmin of the Department of Tourism-Investing Promotion Group to talk about “Tourism Investment Laws and Opportunities in the Philippines”; Ma. Antonette Colmenares, president of the Association of Negros Producers will discuss “The Success of ANP”; and manager Elmer San Pascual of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority-Special Economic Zone Act on “Tourism Investment Opportunities in Special Economic Zones”, the press release said.

There will be raffles of door prizes right after every talk, tourism forum chairperson and Provincial Tourism Officer Jennylind Cordero said in the press release.

The Tourism Excellence Awards Night will follow at 7 p.m. of Nov. 14 at Nature's Village Resort in Talisay City .

For more information, interested parties may contact Negros Occidental Tourism Center at Tel. No. 433-2515, the press release added.*

[SUV111]

Make-your-own Havaianas event at Robinsons

AFTER a successful launch in Manila last year, Make Your Own Havaianas will be in Bacolod and Iloilo to give local fans the chance to create their own, personalized flip-flops.

The event will be held on November 9 to 11 at the Fountain Area, Robinsons Place Bacolod and on November 22 to 24 at Robinsons Place Iloilo.


With differently-colored straps and soles to choose from, Havaianaticos will have nearly 200 chic styles, pins and Swarovski crystals to mix and match.

Havaianas is available in Bacolod at Learning Gallery, Tee N' Tank and Seed and Cereals and Options in Iloilo City.

[jaywalker]

3 days to go for WVTA

Wala pa gid ta schedule of activities sini?

[SUV111]

Wala pa gid ta schedule of activities sini?[/QUOTE]

may ara na...ahay!!!! wala ko nakuha ah!!! kag ahay pa gid!!! wala ako diri sina!!!!!

[jaywalker]

Wala pa gid ta schedule of activities sini?

may ara na...ahay!!!! wala ko nakuha ah!!! kag ahay pa gid!!! wala ako diri sina!!!!![/QUOTE]


Ahay alibangbang gid ni gwa ta.:lol:

Suv do you the plan for the old Coca Cola plant dira sa Laczon?Tani idimolished na lang ina kay daw ka eyesore na ina sa iya sa Laczon St.

[SUV111]

may ara na...ahay!!!! wala ko nakuha ah!!! kag ahay pa gid!!! wala ako diri sina!!!!!


Ahay alibangbang gid ni gwa ta.:lol:

Suv do you the plan for the old Coca Cola plant dira sa Laczon?Tani idimolished na lang ina kay daw ka eyesore na ina sa iya sa Laczon St.[/QUOTE]

daw gin himo na da nila bodega sang coke,,,gani man...i hope it will be converted into something beautiful like restaurant or another hotel. :) para sadya. :)

[jaywalker]

Scholarship offered for differently-abled

The Ricardo J. Hilado scholarship grant for persons with disabilities was established by the Mariposa Foundation and spouses Dr. Oscar and Mary Lou Hilado, at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City , a press release from USLS said.

This is through an endowment fund dedicated to the memory of Dr. Hilado's brother Ricardo Hilado, who went though life as a paralytic yet graduated magna cum laude from the College of Law , eventually practicing law from his wheelchair, the press release said.

Starting SY 2008-2009, the grant will be available to a Filipino college freshman applicant with physical disabilities, who can comply with USLS admission and academic scholarship requirements, it added.

Both the Hilado family and Mariposa Foundation have also established an endowment fund for the Br. Leander Fidelis Scholarship Grant which will offer college education at USLS starting SY 2008-2009 to the present grantee of the Luis and Concepcion Hilado Scholarship at St. Joseph School – La Salle .

Interested parties may call the USLS Admissions and Scholarship Administration Office at Tel. No. 433-7019, the press release added.*

[SUV111]

Zayco takes up transfer
of prov'l jail with Puno
Vice Governor Isidro Zayco said he discussed with Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno yesterday the plans of the provincial government to relinquish all its rights on the existing Provincial Jail to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology which is under the DILG.

Zayco said he was instructed by Gov. Joseph Marañon to discuss the matter with Puno who was in Kabankalan City yesterday for the wake of his aide-de-camp Chief Inspector Benjie Quingking, who died in a vehicular accident.

The vice governor said the provincial government is considering the possibility of transferring the provincial jail out of the Bacolod City proper. He said the province has purchased a lot in Barangay Abuanan, Bago City where the jail can be transferred.

Once all the rights over the provincial jail will turned over to the BJMP, the province is willing to provide the structure for the new jail while the BJMP will take care of the manpower and subsistence of the inmates, Zayco said.

He added that the idea is favorable to Puno and he will send DILG Undersecretary of Public Safety, Marius Corpus, to further discuss the project with provincial government officials.

Zayco said he wanted to show Puno the site of the airport in Kabankalan but the latter was pressed for time.

Puno had to cancel his appointment with the Vice Mayor's League of Negros Occidental as he had to rush back to Manila in the afternoon.*

[jaywalker]

daw gin himo na da nila bodega sang coke,,,gani man...i hope it will be converted into something beautiful like restaurant or another hotel. :) para sadya. :)

Tani man.How about the ancient house next to it,is it a residential? Could be nice a museum.I saw a signboard on it named Korean Grill before.

Before i saw barge from Sum-ag river ferrying load of Coke and San Miguel Beer towards Panay Gulf.They said it for IloIlo supply.Am not sure if it true.

[blueguy]

Ahay alibangbang gid ni gwa ta.:lol:

Suv do you the plan for the old Coca Cola plant dira sa Laczon?Tani idimolished na lang ina kay daw ka eyesore na ina sa iya sa Laczon St.

daw gin himo na da nila bodega sang coke,,,gani man...i hope it will be converted into something beautiful like restaurant or another hotel. :) para sadya. :)[/QUOTE]


I think Convergy's will develop that into a call center...coz di nag materialize ang sa SM Bacolod

[jaywalker]

Thanks for the info Van.Sound's good to me but Convergy's will occupy the Sanparq in Mandalagan.:cheers:

[blueguy]

^^ Gali...a te basi condemned na lang na...

[jaywalker]

Hi guys, fresh pics on the ongoing construction of San Park building and the new arcade beside it and wherein the Convergys is will be located.

http://images.neominds.multiply.com/image/3/photos/4/orig/90/24.jpg?et=BPjXLmg7b8rD352awm2wBg

http://images.neominds.multiply.com/image/3/photos/4/orig/91/25.jpg?et=6i1L%2ChBhwmGQvCtOKkbJ3g

http://images.neominds.multiply.com/image/2/photos/4/orig/92/26.jpg?et=iCRWZo209Gh7KTQsGrcUag

http://images.neominds.multiply.com/image/2/photos/4/orig/93/27.jpg?et=aUd4mNYUyF%2BPeCK7TdXtPg

http://images.neominds.multiply.com/image/2/photos/4/500x500/94/28.jpg?et=RzO9vgbCbPgpmUXrvzGYEw

(pictures courtesy by neomind of ssc-bacolod)

It almost at its finishing stage.Target of completion is next year.First quarter of 2008,is the planned schedule of Convergy's,Probably by February based on the previous announcements of Covergy's on the news.The arcade beside the building is also built which could also house to some 24 hours coffee shops and snack bars to serve Convergy's employees.

[blueguy]

Diin na siya nayon man?...any landmarks?...PEZA accredited na ina ayhan?

[ngprofflorida]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1771311790_db85c38590_m.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1770421369_e6c873b987_m.jpg

courtesy of egathed62's

[ngprofflorida]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1820472102_e4628d9743_m.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1819673763_4af1fe5073_m.jpg

[^TumandoK]

Diin na siya nayon man?...any landmarks?...PEZA accredited na ina ayhan?



Sa unhan sang Robinsons place, tupad sang Kima's Pension...

[^TumandoK]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1820472102_e4628d9743_m.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/1819673763_4af1fe5073_m.jpg

Wow nice shot... Gaisano City na ang sa babaw?

[ngprofflorida]

Wow nice shot... Gaisano City na ang sa babaw?


correct gid meg:banana::banana:

name this restaurant???

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/869830167_aceae4736c.jpg

[^TumandoK]

correct gid meg:banana::banana:

name this restaurant???

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/869830167_aceae4736c.jpg

Sa diin na?

Imelda's Cuisine?

[jaywalker]

Is Imelda's Resto still open?

Tumandok that's Abboy's Grills and Restaurant in Goldenfields Commercial Complex.:)

[^TumandoK]

Aw ah.. lol

laka lang do da ga gawi bi... :bash:

Daw open pa man pirmi me da ga agi mag obra... more lang sila guro catering

[SUV111]

Is Imelda's Resto still open?

Tumandok that's Abboy's Grills and Restaurant in Goldenfields Commercial Complex.:)

yes its still open in operation.

[SUV111]

neomind...may new pics ka da?...please post :) hehehehehe

[SugarFreak]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/10544-4-nfvzd.jpg

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guys another new subdivision will be rise in brgy mansilingan, bacolod again...this is what Ngprof says before...and now is a real outcome...Fr. Alex Araneta officiated at the blessing and grand groundbreaking of urban village called “Oaisis” in Brgy Mansilingan, Bacolod ...for more great details pls visit to Bacolod Projects and Constructions Thread

[Taz08]

meron bang parade of festivals ang WVTA?

[SUV111]

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly in Bacolod slated next week
Posted by ericd001 on November 5th, 2007 at Bacolod, Travel News, Antique, Aklan, Guimaras, Iloilo
The 7-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly with the theme, “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals”, is slated on November 12 – 18 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

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

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

The assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism – VI, Bacolod City Government, Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Tourism Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occ. (ATONO) in cooperation with Naitas Hrano, Women in Travel in Bacolod.

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

[Taz08]

thnx SUV, alam mo ba kng san mag sisimula yung parade?

[SUV111]

Parade of Festivals
Posted by ericd001 on October 7th, 2006 at Bacolod, Travel News, Aklan, Guimaras, Iloilo, Road Trip

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Babaylan Festival of Bago City Negros Occidental

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Tultugan Festival of Maasin, Iloilo

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Iloilo city’s Dinagyang Festival

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Masskara Festival of Bacolod City

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Santa Barabara, Iloilo’s Kahilwayan Festival

[SUV111]

thnx SUV, alam mo ba kng san mag sisimula yung parade?

sorry, wala akong idea kung saan ang starting point. :)

[^TumandoK]

daw sa Panaad man ang parade of festivals? basi sala lang ko

[SugarFreak]

are there any complete list of festivals will be perform to WVTA?thanks

[Taz08]

sorry, wala akong idea kung saan ang starting point. :)

ok lng..hehe thnx nlng uli.. kng may alam ka **** post po..thnx..

[wildmusic!]

Is Imelda's Resto still open?

Tumandok that's Abboy's Grills and Restaurant in Goldenfields Commercial Complex.:)

Amo na ina ang Abboy's gle subong?? astig ah..:)

[SugarFreak]

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i was about to post this...wala lang enlarge ko nalang...may tulay pala sa likuran ng gaisano city...

gaisano city
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sm city
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[habagatcentral1]

Attention:

If you want posters of WVTA, kadto lang kamo sa DOT 6 Office sa Bacolod ukon Negros. Hambala lang nga may yara kamo nga blog ukon business nga magpost sang sini nga poster. :D

[jaywalker]

Awesome aerial views!
Kalapad sang parking lot sang SM City.It's almost the same size of SM City's floor area.

As for Gaisano City,the left portion,on the riverside,that driveway and the structure is somewhat new to me.What building is that?They also expanded thier parking lot.

Sugar,good job for enlarging the photo.I think that bridge goes all the way to Kalong-Kalong in Tangub and to Magsaysay Ave.

[SUV111]

Awesome aerial views!
Kalapad sang parking lot sang SM City.It's almost the same size of SM City's floor area.

As for Gaisano City,the left portion,on the riverside,that driveway and the structure is somewhat new to me.What building is that?They also expanded thier parking lot.

Sugar,good job for enlarging the photo.I think that bridge goes all the way to Kalong-Kalong in Tangub and to Magsaysay Ave.

that building is of no significance, its where the generator set of Gaisano is located i think...theres a car wash on the right part where the concert stand is located before...its now meguiars car wash. :)

[jaywalker]

Oic,I haven't noticed that driveway in that direction and am i seing mall entrance from the left side or just a delivery point.When did they built this?

I still remember when Gaisano City did thier midnight sale we parked on that muddy part on the right side.There were lot's of car parked and heaps of people inside the mall.What i like about Gaisano is aside from cheap prices, is thier Lower Ground parking area which is also free.Hopefully Gaisano would line up some trees on the river side.

Hello Neomind ! I can see you.Do you have something for us?

[SUV111]

Oic,I haven't noticed in that driveway in that direction and am i seing mall entrance from the left side or just a delivery point.When did they built this?

I still remember when Gaisano City did thier midnight sale we parked on that muddy part on the right side.There were lot's of car parked and heaps of people inside the mall.What i like about Gaisano is aside from cheap prices, is thier Lower Ground parking area which is also free.

i think this picture was taken before that structure was constructed. :) i can see him too and i see you also..hehehehehe

[jaywalker]

^^Migs Suv, i just found out from travelogue about this two new restaurants in Laczon St. They are Tratoria Uma, an Italian Restaurant located in front of old Coke building beside L'fisher Hotel and the Loiuse Restaurant ,a variety of local and international dishes can be found in thier menu and it is located in front of the Police Station.

[ngprofflorida]

^^Migs Suv, i just found out from travelogue about this two new restaurants in Laczon St. They are Tratoria Uma, an Italian Restaurant located in front of old Coke building beside L'fisher Hotel and the Loiuse Restaurant ,a variety of local and international dishes can be found in thier menu and it is located in front of the Police Station.

meg please post the pic

[jaywalker]

I'll try to asked permission first to copy the photo but definitely looks classy especially the Italian restaurant,Tratoria Uma which the bloggers find it expensive for it's menu price while the Louise Restaurant pricing is less expensive than average.

[ngprofflorida]

I'll try to asked permission first to copy the photo but definitely looks classy especially the Italian restaurant,Tratoria Uma which the bloggers find it expensive for it's menu price while the Louise Restaurant pricing is less expensive than average.

what web-site? i want to see...

[jaywalker]

Bro Ng,I have send you a pm for the link.just click it.:)

[neomind]

hi guys... sory wala ko dayon ka reply. gna pa ko online. wala ko gn close ang window nag lakat lng ko. mining whole day ga andar pc ko. hehe... btw. ive got the pic of Tratoria Uma lng galing and sa gwa ko lng gn kwaan, wala na ko kasulod but it looks really classy inside. manotice mu gn kng mag labay ka da especially at night ang lightings niya kasanag gd. hehe.

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[neomind]

While scanning for some old pics i found this aerial pictures of bacolod taken mga 5 years ago pa. year 2002 i think. Using a private plane, my friend took this pictures around bacolod. d gd xa amu na ka clear ky gn scan ko lng, hehe...:lol::lol::lol:

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the best part is knowing kng diin ni xa nayon na part sng bacolod but most of the pics are the aerial view of USLS. hehe....

[neomind]

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[jaywalker]

That's alright Neo!:)Thanks for the photo.

I've seen some shots of Uma Tratoria's interior.It has a wine bar inside.It's not really a huge Resto compared to Restaurante Italiano in Goldenfileds Commercial Complex.

[neomind]

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[neomind]

2002 Pictures of Bacolod City (I'm really not that sure of the date). hehe

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Photos Taken by Dustin Mijares

[jaywalker]

Excellent photos Neo!:applause:We really appreciate this.

That was 5 years ago and somehow this aerial views has changed through the years.

Southern part of Bacolod shows the greener side of Bacolod.

[neomind]

Excellent photos Neo!:applause:We really appreciate this.

That was 5 years ago and somehow this aerial views has changed through the years.

Southern part of Bacolod shows the greener side of Bacolod.

Thanks Jay, I can notice that big improvements in Bacolod for the past 5 years and it has grown so fast and still it continues to grow... :banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

I'll wait for Suv111 and the rest of the gang words after they'll see your photos.:lol:

I like USLS landscape.It's the first time i saw the whole campus.Truely green!


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BCC has outstanding students

I am happy to read about Councilor Alex Paglomutan pledging to increase the BCC budget on hearing the speaking skill of Bacolod City College students.

I'd like to tell my friend Alex P that BCC students are not only good in speaking. They are well-rounded. Remember in the examination for teachers, BCC registered very well among Bacolod City schools.

It is because we have good teachers and administrators, lowly paid though they are. Attention from city officials like the one shown by Councilor Paglomutan can mean a lot to the morale of BCC teachers.

BCC was founded by Mayor Bing Leonardia during his first term as Mayor in the late 1990s. It does not plan to have a big enrolment. It's a question of quality, not quantity.

BCC will improve the faculty and the teaching. Even with its limited budget, it plans to give the best. Unlike private schools, it is not after profit. So, the meager income it gets from tuition and other fees will be used for the operation plus whatever help the city can give.

What reason has it not to excel?

If it cannot be the best college in the city, then it should plan to fold up. This is the school supported by our taxes. And this is the school to accommodate students from poor families only.

Mayor Bing Leonardia is the board chairman. In the years to come, and if the plan succeeds, BCC will be his monument.

[jaywalker]

Thanks Jay, I can notice that big improvements in Bacolod for the past 5 years and it has grown so fast and still it continues to grow... :banana::banana::banana:

Yeah that's true,Bacolodnon who has been away for even a year will be even more surprised when they go home.Just like within this year,there are so many establishment have open and some are just pooping up in the middle of nowhere without our knowings.Bacolods rapid developments kicked off since year 2004, i think,and the blessings just continuesly flowing to our city.Bacolod,nowadays represents a perpective view of a progressive city.
:)

[neomind]

Yeah that's true,Bacolodnon who has been away for even a year will be even more surprised when go home.Just like within this year,there are so many establishment have open and some are just pooping up in the middle of nowhere without our knowings.Bacolods rapid developments kicked off since year 2004, i think,and the blessing just continuesly flowing to our city.
:)

Yup2x. my brother who is working in manila and wasnt able to come home just for 1 1/2 years was really surprised with the developments in bacolod when I told him whats new in Bacolod since he left. Now, he is really excited to go home. I've also got a friend who graduated year 2006 and was really shock that when she went home, there were so many changes in Bacolod especially in Lasalle, 2 new Huge buildings were built, new walk ways, new class rooms, added elevator, and all of the offices were renovated and so much more... impressive... hehe....

[jaywalker]

USLS is considered as one of the center of excellence institution in Bacolod and they always proved it.It has done it share and will continue to do so in making Bacolod a desirable city to live and do business.

Anyway,Tratoria Uma and Louise Restaurants looks like neighbors.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ @Neo: I salute your resource of those magnificent aerial pics.:okay::okay::okay: Given that these were taken 2002, those shots were still worth more than a peek, over and over.. and over again. Daw eveready battery.:lol: Its a bird's eyeview of Bacolod's commercial and residential(partly) districts. Based on the pictures, i think the most improved at its present state is the Lopues East area. Its now a booming commercial and BPO district. Not to mention the soon to be finished Govt center. I hope our local officials will set their sight also on the improvement of roads, lighting and drainage system in the area.:)

@Jay: The pic of the new Italian resto made me sneak into the past. It was in that building where my dad used to hold office. hehehe.. ga attend pa ko da pirmi pag Christmas party nila. :)

[jaywalker]

WV Tourism Assembly


It's a week focusing on tourism in Bacolod City as it hosts the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly Nov. 12-18 and to showcase the Western Visayas festivals, a parade featuring at least 13 different cultural extravaganzas of the region will be held as a highlight of the gathering.

There's also the “Battle of Queens”, the competition of beauty titlists in the festivals of the region.

The gathering will focus on the theme, “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals” to focus on the role of business support groups in the development of travel-related programs in Region 6.

The assembly will start with a motorcade in Bacolod City at 2 p.m. tomorrow and the opening ceremony at the SM City Bacolod Activity Center. With Tourism Director Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab as guest speaker. DOT Tourism Director Edwqin Trompeta, Gov. Joseph Marañon and Mayor Evelio Leonardia will welcome participants at the opening rites.

units NovVarious cultural presentations will be staged by the participating local government . 13-18 at SM City at 4 p.m

Other activities include a travel exchange and fourm, the regional tourism awards,, the parade of festivals and the Miss Western Visayas Tourism Pageant at the Capitol on Nov. 15. The parade of at least 12 festivals in various parts of the region will be held on Nov. 16.

Participating in the annual gathering are local government units, tourism establishments, schools and other tourism stakeholders.

Competing fo the Miss WV Tourism title are Michelle Ann Acuña of Antique representing the Binirayan Festival, Christy Joy Camohoy (Paraw Regatta), Care Jeanne Sullano (Dinagyang), Michelle Martha Braun (Ati-atihan), Jea Ferrer (Manggahan), Helen Grace Gonzales (Sinadya sa Halaran), Christer Mari Taclobos (Panaad) and Rosario Sales (MassKara).

The festivals that have confirmed their participation are: MassKara of Bacolod City; Babaylan of Bago City; Pasundayag of Valladolid; Pintaflores of San Carlos; Sinulog of Kabankalan; Minuluan of Talisay City; Manggahan of Guimaras; Sinadya of Capiz; Bariw of Nabas, Aklan; Pahinis of Antique; Pandayan of Badiangan, Iloilo and Samba Regatta and Dinagyang of Iloilo City.

The assembly will be hosted by the Province of Negros Occidental and th City of Baclod with the assistance of Iloilo City and Province, the Provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Guimaras, Women in Travel-Bacolod, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Negros Occidental, Negros Island tourism, Inc. NAITAS and ABS-CBN.

[jaywalker]

^^ @Neo: I salute your resource of those magnificent aerial pics.:okay::okay::okay: Given that these were taken 2002, those shots were still worth more than a peek, over and over.. and over again. Daw eveready battery.:lol: Its a bird's eyeview of Bacolod's commercial and residential(partly) districts. Based on the pictures, i think the most improved at its present state is the Lopues East area. Its now a booming commercial and BPO district. Not to mention the soon to be finished Govt center. I hope our local officials will set their sight also on the improvement of roads, lighting and drainage system in the area.:)

@Jay: The pic of the new Italian resto made me sneak into the past. It was in that building where my dad used to hold office. hehehe.. ga attend pa ko da pirmi pag Christmas party nila. :)

I didn't take noticed much of that building during my school days because there's nothing catchy with it's design.Simply pure common boxy structure and paintless.Now,somehow it caught attention of the passers-by because of its distinctive color.There's used to be a travel agent occupying on the other corner of the building and a snack haus.

[ngprofflorida]

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Photograph by" Tidzy's and thank you very much for sharing this pictures

[wildmusic!]

@neo: thanks a lot for sharing those pics! nice arial view of USLS. Alma Mater! hehe :cheers:

Guys, may ara man kamo updates sa UNO-R? thanks! :)

[wildmusic!]

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Photograph by" Tidzy's and thank you very much for sharing this pictures

mig Ng, sa diin ni sya ang kuppa? wow, damo na gid resto da ba.. yeeeeahhhhh!!! :righton:

[Bo B]

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Photograph by" Tidzy's and thank you very much for sharing this pictures

Great pictures! Thanks. Neomind, you also posted some awesome pictures... wish the roof on all buildings were just painted brown or red so that the buildings wouldn't look so ugly.

[neomind]

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Photograph by" Tidzy's and thank you very much for sharing this pictures

Nice Pics Ng. gadamu na gd na ga damu ang classy restos dri sa bacolod. hehe

[neomind]

Robinsons and the New Condo. Nami gli lantawon sng duwa ka building cause they have the same color. hehe....

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[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

hi guys... mangkot lng ku tni kung may anu sa panaad kagabi?
may firework kag spotlight...
la ku ka kad2 b...hehehehehe

[Taz08]

Robinsons and the New Condo. Nami gli lantawon sng duwa ka building cause they have the same color. hehe....

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nice pic...sana simulan na nila yung expanison ng robs bacolod...

[SUV111]

^^Migs Suv, i just found out from travelogue about this two new restaurants in Laczon St. They are Tratoria Uma, an Italian Restaurant located in front of old Coke building beside L'fisher Hotel and the Loiuse Restaurant ,a variety of local and international dishes can be found in thier menu and it is located in front of the Police Station.

tratoria uma is very expensive resto....one serving of garden salad will cost around 700 pesos...louise is a french style restaurant...very nice interior...like pendy's and they serve great foods....daw!!! :lol: havent tried eating there yet..maybe when i get back from cebu...i will treat myself there. :)

[SUV111]

2002 Pictures of Bacolod City (I'm really not that sure of the date). hehe

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Photos Taken by Dustin Mijares

:banana::banana::banana: Whew!!!! i cant imagine that these pictures were taken five years ago...i must say that Bacolod skyline really changed a lot. I wish i can take a more fresher pic on wednesday when i fly going to Cebu...i promise that i will try to catch some nice photos of the Booming Bacolod. :) Again, thank you neomind for doing a great effort in sharing these pics. :) thanks to the photographer also. :) Update...Sanparq is now on its way on installing the glass in its anterior portion....maybe next week...ara na ina...neomind...please take some pics of that building kung tapos na sila butang sang glass ha...:) thank you

[SUV111]

nice pic...sana simulan na nila yung expanison ng robs bacolod...

just look at how huge the land area of Bacolod Robs. :) if in the furture they will decide na mag patindog sang highrise or midsize building pwede gid...they just have to make the first 3 floors for the parking. :) may reason gid man na amo lang man ni kadako ang robs ta...enough to cater the negrense crowd and more than enough to make expansion in the years to come. :)

[BYAHILO]

meron bang parade of festivals ang WVTA?

yup. there will be a parade of festivals on nov 16. afternoon. kaya nga uwi ako bacolod overnite lang.. just for that. photoshoot lang. :D

are there any complete list of festivals will be perform to WVTA?thanks

la pa ko ni idea kay im communicating with the provincial tourism officer kag hambal nila ang city ang ga handle sang parade. ti kabudlay ya mag contact sa syudad kay wala sila ya email address.

what is definite is 2 tribes from dinagyang will join. alijis will also join.. most probably ang brgy23 ma perform man.

mig Ng, sa diin ni sya ang kuppa? wow, damo na gid resto da ba.. yeeeeahhhhh!!! :righton:

lapit ini sa hua ming

[jaywalker]

Yo Sugar, im here on lurk mode. Thanks for remembering. I have been very busy the past couple of months and will remain so at the very least, 6 months onwards. But i do visit the site at least a few times a month. Have to keep myself abreast of Bacolod. Hey, heard from a friend Starbucks just advertised on the Visayan Daily Star yesterday, Saturday, Nov. 10. Indeed, Bacolod is going places huh!!

Now, if only the airport is open already. Regards!

Posted in NBSA Thread,and a Bacolod forumer have mentioned about Starbucks entry in Bacolod in previous pages of this thread.He is very positive when he it said kay may insider siya from Starbucks.

We'll am not really excited with this report kay very pricey gid ila coffee mas mahal pa kay sa BO'S.Nami man mangapi sa Mc Donalds Cafe.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ I go for Kuppa. :D

[jaywalker]

I might visit Kuppa next month.:)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ That means? :D

[SUV111]

I might visit Kuppa next month.:)

just try their all time wimpys burger...and the squid ink pasta...taste really great. :) Starbucks will be a nice choice for me too.:) i hope next year will push thorugh...i will look for a copy of daily star where they acvertised. :) hehehehehe I'm so excited... if starbucks is willing to put up a business here...then this means that bacolod is....AHEM!!!! kamo na lang sugpon. :)

Jay....dira mo na lang gusto ta ka e treat or sa figaro?...your choice...my treat

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Is that the one with oozing gravy and cheese? :food:

[SUV111]

^^ Is that the one with oozing gravy and cheese? :food:

yes same with french deluxe burger

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Grrr!!! I love that burger! :eat:

Can you recommend other restos that are affordable pero sulit? Some meals that you could share? I'll be in BCD hopefuly this Friday for the WVTA. I might go hungry for my lagaw before the Parade of Festivals.

Domo dangco (Thanks!) :D

[SUV111]

^^ Grrr!!! I love that burger! :eat:

Can you recommend other restos that are affordable pero sulit? Some meals that you could share? I'll be in BCD hopefuly this Friday for the WVTA. I might go hungry for my lagaw before the Parade of Festivals.

Domo dangco (Thanks!) :D

louise resto will do........ or just pendy's

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Pendy's is located in Lacson Street right? Somewhere near Mandalagan?
What about Louise Resto? What can you recommend though?

[SUV111]

^^ Pendy's is located in Lacson Street right? Somewhere near Mandalagan?
What about Louise Resto? What can you recommend though?

I recommend Louise...havent tried the food yet but my friends, who loves to dine simply recommends that place...if you want trattoria. you order a plate of fresh green salad and pay 700 bucks or more. :) hehehehe just kidding. Louise will be a great place to dine. try it and tell me if its worth your bucks. :)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Yikes! I'm on a tight budget. :( Is there somewhere I can dine for less but the ambiance is good and food is delicious? Basta indi lang McDo, Jolibee, KFC or any fastfood, bwahehehe!!! By the way, I like the Mister Donut branch at the Capitol.

[SUV111]

^^ Yikes! I'm on a tight budget. :( Is there somewhere I can dine for less but the ambiance is good and food is delicious? Basta indi lang McDo, Jolibee, KFC or any fastfood, bwahehehe!!! By the way, I like the Mister Donut branch at the Capitol.

you can try diners at 12th street...its cool turo turo style...they also have short orders...hang out sang mga med reps. Try their lechon kawali...thats what i ate when i was rushed to the ER. :) hahahaha

theres also L'sea... Mongolian bowl inside mayfair..Mai Pao along 6th street..Cafe Uma...they serve good foods there...garden cafe... try those. I'm sure they will fit your budget

[jaywalker]

just try their all time wimpys burger...and the squid ink pasta...taste really great. :) Starbucks will be a nice choice for me too.:) i hope next year will push thorugh...i will look for a copy of daily star where they acvertised. :) hehehehehe I'm so excited... if starbucks is willing to put up a business here...then this means that bacolod is....AHEM!!!! kamo na lang sugpon. :)

Jay....dira mo na lang gusto ta ka e treat or sa figaro?...your choice...my treat


Sa Pepe's na lang Suv:lol: Lechon Kawali??????yumyummmmm.

[SUV111]

^^ Yikes! I'm on a tight budget. :( Is there somewhere I can dine for less but the ambiance is good and food is delicious? Basta indi lang McDo, Jolibee, KFC or any fastfood, bwahehehe!!! By the way, I like the Mister Donut branch at the Capitol.

i love their fetuccini with frankfurter.:) yummy and their chicken sandwich...mmmmm makes crave for it right now

[SUV111]

Sa Pepe's na lang Suv:lol:

Sure!!!!!! gusto mo sa ripples pa eh...sa may Lfisher. :)

[eonynx]

louise resto will do........ or just pendy's

love pendy's!:cheers:

[SUV111]

love pendy's!:cheers:

i love their korean beef stew. :) mmmmm love the sauce with lemon lime

[eonynx]

a cool soda flavored with lemon lime,
can refresh senses and make hearts rhyme.

[SUV111]

a cool soda flavored with lemon lime,
can refresh senses and make hearts rhyme.

this one does rhyme. :) hehehehe

[ngprofflorida]

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ERIKA'S CUP LOCATION: VILLA ANGELA EAST BLOCK


Photograph by Tidzy, Trattoria Uma dubbed as "Little Italy in Bacolod."

[jaywalker]

Sure!!!!!! gusto mo sa ripples pa eh...sa may Lfisher. :)

Ripples????New Resto?

[jaywalker]

Bro Ng,Is that what you have for your Dinner?:)

[SUV111]

Ripples????New Resto?

No its not.,..its the restaurant inside Lfisher. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Bro Ng,Is that what you've eat for your Dinner?:)

meg wala pa ako ka dinner gutom na, naga imagine lang ako sa trattoria uma. sakit na ang tiyan ko.:ohno::ohno::ohno::nuts::nuts:

[SUV111]

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ERIKA'S CUP LOCATION: VILLA ANGELA EAST BLOCK


Photograph by Tidzy, Trattoria Uma dubbed as "Little Italy in Bacolod."

kadamo na gid foreigners diri bala mo. :) mag lagaw ka sa SM pirme mo sugata mga koreano, mga Puti...amo man sa robs...haay!!!! kabaho lang gid galing sang iban ah. :)

[ngprofflorida]

meg mga italiano siguro ang naga kaon dira sa picture, ti madala man ako itom dira mapuli ako para may variety.

meg john orola is here in US nag invite sa taga negrense mapauli next year, he said, he arranged special flight from japan singapore and china to Silay to play golf and scuba diving.

[jaywalker]

kadamo na gid foreigners diri bala mo. :) mag lagaw ka sa SM pirme mo sugata mga koreano, mga Puti...amo man sa robs...haay!!!! kabaho lang gid galing sang iban ah. :)


Not only in SM and Robs Migz Suv,you can spot them even in Gaisano City hunting some bargains specially in womens clothes.:)

Bro Ng,foriegner pa customer sang Tratoria Uma.:cheer

Migz Suv,How is Vienna Cafe in front of Sorrento.Am i right?What's in thier menu?

[jaywalker]

meg mga italiano siguro ang naga kaon dira sa picture, ti madala man ako itom dira mapuli ako para may variety.

meg john orola is here in US nag invite sa taga negrense mapauli next year, he said, he arranged special flight from japan singapore and china to Silay to play golf and scuba diving.


:lol:Itom gid iya?
Bro Ng,tuod tuod na gid na iya parti sa airport naton.

[ngprofflorida]

:lol:Itom gid iya?
Bro Ng,tuod tuod na gid na iya parti sa airport naton.


basi meg well wait and see,

[ngprofflorida]

Not only in SM and Robs Migz Suv,you can spot them even in Gaisano City hunting some bargains specially in womens clothes.:)

Bro Ng,foriegner pa customer sang Tratoria Uma.:cheer

Migz Suv,How is Vienna Cafe in front of Sorrento.Am i right?What's in thier menu?

meg according to my sister nga ara sa Bacolod mostly their customer is Italian, and americans, SUV how about and INAKA japanese restaurant, may pic ikaw.

[jaywalker]

Bro Ng,Suv has already posted it,together with Bar 21.

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[ngprofflorida]

Bro Ng,Suv has already posted it,together with Bar 21.

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repost pic from Suv111

meg according to my sister, she said lacson street is a strip for fine dining now.... damo pa ang gina construct subong....

Whats the name of the Japanese restaurant infront of PNB building? I forgot is suv has a picture?

[ngprofflorida]

kadamo na gid foreigners diri bala mo. :) mag lagaw ka sa SM pirme mo sugata mga koreano, mga Puti...amo man sa robs...haay!!!! kabaho lang gid galing sang iban ah. :)


meg damo na gid foreigners ang Bacolod City

[jaywalker]

Bro Ng, it's Kai Sei.

[ngprofflorida]

WV Tourism Assembly FEATURES


It's a week focusing on tourism in Bacolod City as it hosts the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly Nov. 12-18 and to showcase the Western Visayas festivals, a parade featuring at least 13 different cultural extravaganzas of the region will be held as a highlight of the gathering.

There's also the “Battle of Queens”, the competition of beauty titlists in the festivals of the region.

The gathering will focus on the theme, “Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals” to focus on the role of business support groups in the development of travel-related programs in Region 6.

The assembly will start with a motorcade in Bacolod City at 2 p.m. tomorrow and the opening ceremony at the SM City Bacolod Activity Center. With Tourism Director Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab as guest speaker. DOT Tourism Director Edwqin Trompeta, Gov. Joseph Marañon and Mayor Evelio Leonardia will welcome participants at the opening rites.

Various cultural presentations will be staged by the participating local government units Nov. 13-18 at SM City at 4 p.m

Other activities include a travel exchange and fourm, the regional tourism awards,, the parade of festivals and the Miss Western Visayas Tourism Pageant at the Capitol on Nov. 15. The parade of at least 12 festivals in various parts of the region will be held on Nov. 16.

Participating in the annual gathering are local government units, tourism establishments, schools and other tourism stakeholders.

Competing fo the Miss WV Tourism title are Michelle Ann Acuña of Antique representing the Binirayan Festival, Christy Joy Camohoy (Paraw Regatta), Care Jeanne Sullano (Dinagyang), Michelle Martha Braun (Ati-atihan), Jea Ferrer (Manggahan), Helen Grace Gonzales (Sinadya sa Halaran), Christer Mari Taclobos (Panaad) and Rosario Sales (MassKara).

The festivals that have confirmed their participation are: MassKara of Bacolod City; Babaylan of Bago City; Pasundayag of Valladolid; Pintaflores of San Carlos; Sinulog of Kabankalan; Minuluan of Talisay City; Manggahan of Guimaras; Sinadya of Capiz; Bariw of Nabas, Aklan; Pahinis of Antique; Pandayan of Badiangan, Iloilo and Samba Regatta and Dinagyang of Iloilo City.

The assembly will be hosted by the Province of Negros Occidental and th City of Baclod with the assistance of Iloilo City and Province, the Provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Guimaras, Women in Travel-Bacolod, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Negros Occidental, Negros Island tourism

Reminders lang ini......

[wildmusic!]

Good Morning! hmmm...makagulutom topic ahh...hehe makapag-breakfast na nga...:nuts:

[SUV111]

meg damo na gid foreigners ang Bacolod City

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is this the one your referring? its kai sei...and theres also Camilos resto at the bank of Sun life Bldg. :) Yes, Lacson st. is already a street of fine dining. :) Maski diin na kanto may ara restaurant. :)

[SUV111]

Not only in SM and Robs Migz Suv,you can spot them even in Gaisano City hunting some bargains specially in womens clothes.:)

Bro Ng,foriegner pa customer sang Tratoria Uma.:cheer

Migz Suv,How is Vienna Cafe in front of Sorrento.Am i right?What's in thier menu?

damo sila dira mga namit na pagkaon...but what i really love sa ila...ang crepes. :) (But the best gid ya ang crepe sang Breizh ah!!!) they also have steaks and sizzlers. :) sandwiches, pasta and salad. :)

[ngprofflorida]

damo sila dira mga namit na pagkaon...but what i really love sa ila...ang crepes. :) (But the best gid ya ang crepe sang Breizh ah!!!) they also have steaks and sizzlers. :) sandwiches, pasta and salad. :)

meg so puwede na ma dubbed as lacson fine dining strips... the best c guro any suggestion?

Meg SUV where are you now?

[SUV111]

meg so puwede na ma dubbed as lacson fine dining strips... the best c guro any suggestion?

Meg SUV where are you now?

I'm home right now. Tomorrow I will be in Cebu. :)

[SUV111]

Montelibano defends
contract with KEPCO
AT CENECO ASSEMBLY
BY NANETTE GUADALQUIVER
Roberto Montelibano, board president of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, explained his decision to sign a 40-megawatt power sales contract with KEPCO-Salcon Power Corp. before about 4,000 member-consumers at the 32nd Annual General Membership Assembly at the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod Gym Saturday.

Montelibano, who raised the issue that he had earlier said would not be included in the agenda, said that CENECO had been looking for additional power source for a long time.

There was no howl over his explanation except from a member-consumer, Ding Flores, who asked if the CENECO board had conducted a consultation before Montelibano signed the contract.

Montelibano, however, only noted the query and said CENECO is also willing to buy power from other suppliers.

He reiterated that the contract with KEPCO will ensure stable power supply for CENECO after 2010 as no other power generator have offered to supply its base load requirement.

He said that this year alone, CENECO's power requirement increased by an average of 13.4 percent. “Growth of power is an economic indicator of good business in Bacolod ,” he said.

Romana de los Reyes of Visayas for Renewable Energy, a member-consumer from Bago City , asked why Montelibano took up the CENECO-KEPCO contract during the assembly when he had earlier said it would not be taken up.

The meeting was conducted in a high-handed way, she said.

De los Reyes' group had earlier planned to raise the issue during the meeting but were apparently not able to do so as they were even prevented from bringing protest materials inside the gym.

Their group prepared a manifesto they planned to present during the meeting.

Sugar planter Luis Mirasol also aired his observation over the swift approval of all items in the agenda.

“Why is it so fast to approve? Is there something to hide?” he asked.

Federico Pillo, a councilman from Brgy. Villamonte, said he is supporting the CENECO-KEPCO contract because he believes it will ensure power supply for CENECO.

During the business meeting, the reports of the board secretary, treasurer, and president as well as that of general manager Henry Sia were all approved by the body.*NLG

[jaywalker]

PICPA sets symposium

The Philippine Institute of Public Accountants Negros Occidental chapter, in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, will conduct a withholding tax symposium 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the Grand Regal Hotel, Bacolod City , a PICPA press release said.

Resource speaker will be Marivic Galvan, chief of the withholding tax division, BIR national office.

PICPA members may call Jennifer Bayona at Tel. No. 434-7191 or Norma Bayoneta (434-7848) for details, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

damo sila dira mga namit na pagkaon...but what i really love sa ila...ang crepes. :) (But the best gid ya ang crepe sang Breizh ah!!!) they also have steaks and sizzlers. :) sandwiches, pasta and salad. :)


Next time we will feature Mayfair Plaza.The simple but nice building in front of Sorrento,where Vienna Cafe sits.I've never been inside of that building.

Migz Suv,you've mentioned before about the Resto Bar occupying in that Building,could that be Tempo?

[SUV111]

Next time we will feature Mayfair Plaza.The simple but nice building in front of Sorrento,where Vienna Cafe sits.I've never been inside of that building.

Migz Suv,you've mentioned before about the Resto Bar occupying in that Building,could that be Tempo?

yes, but they renovated the place again and changed its name...

[SugarFreak]

November 12, 2007
PCCCI supports jobs creation agenda (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/12/businessnews4.htm)

Officers of the newly-launched Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry have pledged support to the jobs creation program of the government aimed to alleviate poverty, Malacañang announced yesterday.

The PCCCI issued a “Manifestation of Support to the Ten-Point Agenda” of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, stating that they will help generate not only “six million” but “10 million jobs” in six years.

Under her Ten-Point Agenda, Arroyo is targeting the creation of six-10 million jobs by 2010 through interventions in priority development areas.

The manifesto, signed by 44 Chinese business leaders, expressed the PCCCI's “unqualified support” for the President's Ten-Point Agenda, “more particularly in the generation of ‘opportunities for 10 million jobs' by bringing in more investors in the area of tourism, agriculture, mining and other manufacturing industries.”

Arroyo, who spoke at the PCCCI launching and induction of officers led by chairman emeritus Francis Chua, board chairman John Co and president Anson Tan, asked the “new generation” of Chinese leaders to work “hand in hand with the government to create more jobs and broader business opportunities” to help eradicate poverty which, she said, is the “central mission of (the) government and our society,” Malacañang said.*

[SUV111]

Here are some pics taken a while ago at Goldenfields where a new resrtel is located. The Resort features their one of a kind pool with the sinking gallion and Giant octopus plus the twin giant slides (4 storey high).

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Restos in Bacolod
part 2

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[BYAHILO]

just try their all time wimpys burger...and the squid ink pasta...taste really great. :) Starbucks will be a nice choice for me too.:) i hope next year will push thorugh...i will look for a copy of daily star where they acvertised. :) hehehehehe I'm so excited... if starbucks is willing to put up a business here...then this means that bacolod is....AHEM!!!! kamo na lang sugpon. :)


Jay....dira mo na lang gusto ta ka e treat or sa figaro?...your choice...my treat

starbucks is nice. pero kung pirmi ka gapangape ull notice nga indi na nami ang kape sang starbucks. indi na consistent sa every branch. i prefer coffee bean and tea leaf. even the yuppies here in manila are now starting to move to CBATL. ask soulmaker and he too is also frequent in cbatl.

^^ Yikes! I'm on a tight budget. :( Is there somewhere I can dine for less but the ambiance is good and food is delicious? Basta indi lang McDo, Jolibee, KFC or any fastfood, bwahehehe!!! By the way, I like the Mister Donut branch at the Capitol.


i missed the pork barbecue at the back of LCC. sang high skul ko dira ko na sang una ga bakal pirmi sud an.. sa fri dira ko manyaga eheheheh

[SugarFreak]

kadamo na gid foreigners diri bala mo. :) mag lagaw ka sa SM pirme mo sugata mga koreano, mga Puti...amo man sa robs...haay!!!! kabaho lang gid galing sang iban ah. :)

ooops hmmnn koreanos lang types mo and not koreanas?


meg mga italiano siguro ang naga kaon dira sa picture, ti madala man ako itom dira mapuli ako para may variety.. si kokey nalang dal-a meg


meg john orola is here in US nag invite sa taga negrense mapauli next year, he said, he arranged special flight from japan singapore and china to Silay to play golf and scuba diving.
how about the other continents bro wala pang flight plan going to NBSA?