Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[SUV111]

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.




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

CBATL in grennbelt?..thats the one facing landmark right?... I'm not allowed to drink coffee na eh...so i go for cream based frap. Same with seattles best, they dont have consistencies when it comes to preparation of their drinks. Ako i would prefer starbucks to open here in Bacolod so people will have plenty of choices to choose from kung sa diin sila ma hang out and have coffee or whatever. You know naman bacolodians really love cozy places to chat...i hope CBATL will also branch out here in Bacolod. :) and also cafe breton (don't know if my spelling is right) basta!! i love their crepes eh. :)

[SugarFreak]

November 9, 2007
WNC Mustangs to Join Champions Cup (http://www.negrosdaily.com/nov0907s2)

Nine-time NOPSSCEA collegiate champions West Negros College Mustangs are set to leave tomorrow, November 10, for Manila to join the Fil-Oil/Flying V National Collegiate Champions Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium the same day.

The Mustangs lineup is composed of skipper Vengie Vergara, Alfie Villariza, Jetric Sumido, Virgilio Dapar, Jason Melarin, Winrich Pusoc, Briton Javelona, Rolly Jaca, Bernard Suante, Jeff Jacinto, Rhundy Baydo, Raul Suyod and Robert Lauron and mentored by Dennis Tuma-yan with Joebert Pastias as assistant.

WNC sports executive Anthony Carlo Agustin, who is the team manager will accompany the team with WNC Sports Office administrator Romulo Estrebillo.

The Mustangs are bracketed in Group D with Ateneo de Manila University, Jose Rizal University, and Lyceum of the Philippines University. They are slated to take on the ADMU Blue Eagles for their first scheduled game in the elimination round.

It will be the first time former Mustang Sivirino `Nonoy' Baclao, now a starter for the Blue Eagles, to be playing against his former varsity squad. Ateneo and WNC finished second and third behind champion FEU during the October 22-28 12th Unigames hosted here by University of St. La Salle.

They failed to meet in the Unigames as they were bracketed separately.

The UAAP champion De La Salle University Green Archers and NCAA titlist San Beda are ranked one and two, while Ateneo de Manila University and University of the East are ranked third and fourth.

Now on its fifth year, the champion is guaranteed P500,000 in the form of sports scholarships to the champion. The next three finishers will get P200,000, P100,000, and P50,000.

The Mustangs are seeing action in this series by virtue of their being NOPSSCEA titlists while the other league champions also in the cast are: CUSA champion Manuel L. Quezon University, NAASCU titlist STI; UCAA champion St. Francis of Assisi Doves; CESSAFI (Cebu) champion University of Visayas Lancers; Tacloban champion Sacred Heart College; and the winner of the ongoing Davao collegiate league which could be either Holy Cross College, Ateneo de Davao University, or University of Mindanao.

Smart has also put up prizes for the Most Valuable Player (the M.V. Pangilinan Cup awardee), members of two Mythical teams, best defensive team, coach of the series, and best performing referee.

PBL commissioner Chino Trinidad has been named tournament commissioner.

Aside from the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, games will also be played at the Loyola Gym, San Beda College Gym and at The Arena in San Juan where the quarterfinals, semis and finals will be played.*

[SUV111]

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.




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

ooops hmmnn koreanos lang types mo and not koreanas?

si kokey nalang dal-a meg


how about the other continents bro wala pang flight plan going to NBSA?

hahahaha!!!! ok, i wasnt referring to the gender when i said koreanos...i was referring in general. Wala ako ga ka TYPES sa ila...sila ang ga ka TYPES sa akon. :) hahahhahahahaha j/k

its too premature to discuss about international flights in bacolod...were not that ready yet to cater flights going to any other continents. I think we'd focus first in tourism to attract more tourists and investors in our province...

[JEFFjr_25]

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).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2077.jpg?t=1194858444
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2076.jpg?t=1194858464

Restos in Bacolod
part 2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2075.jpg?t=1194858556

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2073.jpg?t=1194858581

Smile, ang sa Goldenfields na pic above, is that the same area ang may lighthouse park na U/C gani???:)

[SUV111]

Smile, ang sa Goldenfields na pic above, is that the same area ang may lighthouse park na U/C gani???:)

yup yup....its not a fountain as what we thought hehehehe!!! resort gali ina. :) nami bala. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

yup yup....its not a fountain as what we thought hehehehe!!! resort gali ina. :) nami bala. :)

Very promising indeed. May bag-o na naman na mapa excite sa Goldenfields area.:)

[SUV111]

Very promising indeed. May bag-o na naman na mapa excite sa Goldenfields area.:)

korek...i love the slide... i will surely try it. :) excited na mga hinablos ko...syempre, si tito naman ang mabuslot bulsa sini. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Siguro if this proved to be a successful venture for the owners, theres a good chance of expanding the area. More rides and more sights inside. Daw mini-theme park.:)

[jaywalker]

I'm just so happy that Goldenfields Commercial Complex has been trying out something again to capture crowd.This is an excellent moved.That is really,really freaking cool:banana:.May lagawan na naman mga hinablos ko.Bacolod is getting better and better place to live.:lol:

What else could i say to you our friend Suv,nothing but a heartful "Thank You" for your untiring effort in delivering this updates.:)

[SUV111]

I'm just so happy that Goldenfields Commercial Complex has been trying out something again to capture crowd.This is an excellent moved.That is really,really freaking cool:banana:.May lagawan na naman mga hinablos ko.:lol:

What else could i say to you our friend Suv,nothing but a heartful "Thank You" for your untiring effort in delivering this updates.:)

Your always welcome...anything for our thread. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Even if still u/c, with piles of construction stuffs all around it, the Carribean Resortel at Goldenfields overshadowed the classy Louise and trendy Pendys in terms of my excitement and anticipation. :lol:

[SUV111]

^^ Even if still u/c, with piles of construction stuffs all around it, the Carribean Resortel at Goldenfields overshadowed the classy Louise and trendy Pendys in terms of my excitement and anticipation. :lol:


hahahaha!!! save your excitement for it wont be long, matapos na ina. :) too bad wasnt able to take pictures of the cottages...multi colored!!!! daw ka bugnaw sang palibot. :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

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. [/qoute]


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

I would also prefer Coffee Bean than Starbucks or better yet i'll stick to Figaro or Mc Donalds.
Stop it please,:lol:I'm getting hungry with that pork barbeque.Waaaaaaaaaah tulo na laway ko:lol:

[SUV111]

I would also prefer Coffee Bean than Starbucks or better yet i'll stick to Figaro or Mc Donalds.
Stop it please,:lol:I'm getting hungry with that pork barbeque.Waaaaaaaaaah tulo na laway ko:lol:

The best ang pork bbq sang LCC...its so delicious. :) yummy yummy gid ya especially may patis kag sinamak kag may kalamansi...mmmmmmmm:banana::lol::nuts:

[jaywalker]

hahahaha!!! save your excitement for it wont be long, matapos na ina. :) too bad wasnt able to take pictures of the cottages...multi colored!!!! daw ka bugnaw sang palibot. :) hehehehe

Which portion of Goldenfiled is this?

[kyle@1008]

I love coffee bean and tea leaf, but in bacolod restos, I like the coffee sa McCafe and Business Inn,..and sa Carmelli's

[SugarFreak]

^^hindi na posted ang kanyang structure sa billboard,,,ano nga kaya naman ang design ng resortel na yan...lapit na december makita ko naman ang bacolod...daw manol eh

[jaywalker]

^^ Even if still u/c, with piles of construction stuffs all around it, the Carribean Resortel at Goldenfields overshadowed the classy Louise and trendy Pendys in terms of my excitement and anticipation. :lol:
:lol: Gani man

The best ang pork bbq sang LCC...its so delicious. :) yummy yummy gid ya especially may patis kag sinamak kag may kalamansi...mmmmmmmm:banana::lol::nuts:


Please stop mentioning it.:bash:Gatulo na laway ko.

[jaywalker]

I love coffee bean and tea leaf, but in bacolod restos, I like the coffee sa McCafe and Business Inn,..and sa Carmelli's

In Bacolod,we always choose Bo'S and Mc Donalds but maybe it might be influenced by Suv in Figaro or should i say convinced:lol:

[JEFFjr_25]

For me in Bacolod, the best dyapon ang Bobs-lacson. Basically due to its ambience/location. Esp. the al fresco area. Great place for people "to see and be seen". hehehehe.. :)

[SUV111]

For me in Bacolod, the best dyapon ang Bobs-lacson. Basically due to its ambience/location. Esp. the al fresco area. Great place for people "to see and be seen". hehehehe.. :)

ako i love to be in the couch. :) hehehehe...

[ngprofflorida]

Your always welcome...anything for our thread. :)

ay meg salamat sa pic hope will finish next year para ang anak ko maka hampang dira kay mabakasyon kami.

[SugarFreak]

. :)

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

sige lang inyo-inyo lang na yah,,,mayo bal-an tah


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:
:lol: Please stop mentioning it.:bash:Gatulo na laway ko.


wala kaso if pagutom lang obra naton dri permi basta maka SSC-Bacolod lang indi kana ma ulcer ah

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


or maybe we may call it now Al Fresco Del Lacson

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, November 12, 2007




BY 2010
Sales of NegOcc SMEs
seen to increase 10%
Small and medium enterprises in Negros Occidental are aiming to increase their total sales by 10 percent in 2010, the Provincial SME Development Plan shows.

The figure is based on the national indicator of 130 percent increase in sales by 2010, from priority sectors as well as services, tourism, education, health and outsourcing sectors.

The local goal is under the “Access to Market” aspect of the SME Plan which has existing programs and projects being implemented to meet the projected figure.

These include: participation in trade fairs, which involves assistance to member-producers in local and national fairs; skills technical, managerial, productivity and marketing trainings, particularly techno-transfer trainings in creativity enhancement, pricing, costing, among others;

Technology upgrading, specifically for equipment through a program of the Department of Science and Technology; product development clinics, on the improvement of existing products in terms of product design, quality, raw material utilization, to enhance marketability;

Market matching and linkaging, by providing market information and trade opportunities to producers; buying and selling missions, through organizing and assisting local producers in offering their products to identified buyers; and financial assistance programs to members for marketing development, by providing financial package like Purchase Order-Financing.

Aside from Access to Markets, other aspects included in the SME Plan are Business and Investment Enabling Environment, Access to Finance and Productivity and Efficiency.

The formulation of the Provincial SME Development Plan is under the Harmonization of the National SME Development Plan component of the German Technical Cooperation-SME Development for Sustainable Employment Program assistance to the Department of Trade Industry, which implements an SME development program in Western Visayas.*NLG

abaw negosyo naman ni..... belib na gid ako sa negros.

[SUV111]

In Bacolod,we always choose Bo'S and Mc Donalds but maybe it might be influenced by Suv in Figaro or should i say convinced:lol:

Hey jay!!! i have a free cup of brewed coffee at figaro everyday...imo na lang na. :) i dont drink coffee na eh. :) but i tell you...their coffee is so strong. :) enough to cause me tachycardia. :) hahahaha!!!!!! pero nami ang mga frosts nila especially the stawberry frost. i also love their chicken tetrazenni.

[jaywalker]

ay meg salamat sa pic hope will finish next year para and anak ko maka hampang dira kay mabakasyon kami.

Bro Ng,for sure it will be finished in time for your Family Holidays or you must try an overnite in Palmas Del Mar.You family will surely enjoy there.

[ngprofflorida]

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).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2077.jpg?t=1194858444
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2076.jpg?t=1194858464

Restos in Bacolod
part 2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2075.jpg?t=1194858556

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2073.jpg?t=1194858581

meg salamat sa info. grabe ang vision sang goldenfield wala nada guro uba uba family oriented na ay salamat naman.

[jaywalker]

Hey jay!!! i have a free cup of brewed coffee at figaro everyday...imo na lang na. :) i dont drink coffee na eh. :) but i tell you...their coffee is so strong. :) enough to cause me tachycardia. :) hahahaha!!!!!! pero nami ang mga frosts nila especially the stawberry frost. i also love their chicken tetrazenni.

I always start my day with coffee.The coffee aroma wakes me up.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

sige lang inyo-inyo lang na yah,,,mayo bal-an tah






wala kaso if pagutom lang obra naton dri permi basta maka SSC-Bacolod lang indi kana ma ulcer ah



or maybe we may call it now Al Fresco Del Lacson

Sounds Sossy,Sugar:cheers:

[SUV111]

Sounds Sossy,Sugar:cheers:

Lacson, La calle de restorante

[ngprofflorida]

sige lang inyo-inyo lang na yah,,,mayo bal-an tah






wala kaso if pagutom lang obra naton dri permi basta maka SSC-Bacolod lang indi kana ma ulcer ah



or maybe we may call it now Al Fresco Del Lacson

Lacson, La calle de restorante

sosyal ang suggestion mo sugarfreak. lets vote na!!!!!! kag ni suv nami man

[jaywalker]

meg salamat sa info. grabe ang vision sang goldenfield wala nada guro uba uba family oriented na ay salamat naman.

Hopefully they turned it into like a Splash Island.One more thing that i want to see in Bacolod is a Themed Park.After that a Zoo and a Botanical Garden to make a more Bacolod a complete tourist destination.For the meantime,i'll just add it on to my wish list.:)

[SUV111]

Hopefully they turned it into like a Splash Island.One more thing that i want to see in Bacolod is a Themed Park.After that a Zoo and a Botanical Garden to make a more complete tourist destination.For the mean,i'll just put it on my wish list.:)

we already have a zoo and botanical Garden...its right beside DBP bank near capitol lagoon. :)

[jaywalker]

Lacson, La calle de restorante

Sounds more better.:cheers:

[ngprofflorida]

Hopefully they turned it into like a Splash Island.One more thing that i want to see in Bacolod is a Themed Park.After that a Zoo and a Botanical Garden to make a more Bacolod a complete tourist destination.For the meantime,i'll just add it on to my wish list.:)

yeah like a splash island in disney world in florida, yeah I agree with you Bacolod needs a zoo and botanical garden.

[ngprofflorida]

we already have a zoo and botanical Garden...its right beside DBP bank near capitol lagoon. :)

How is it nami man? musta na ang BAcolod subong sa ila nga wvta?

meg suv may lazy river sa goldenfied.? sa ila nga resotel?

[SugarFreak]

^^hahah may voting pah...am goes to Al Fresco Del Lacson De Bacolod

at SUV this what you are referring a Botanical Garden in Lacson? daw flower shop man ini...and i think there is also in brgy. Taculing
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/sscphotocontestrestobacolodcity.jpg

[jaywalker]

we already have a zoo and botanical Garden...its right beside DBP bank near capitol lagoon. :)

Yeah Thanks for reminding me that zoo and park.Most Bacolodnon are not really aware that we have it.I know it is run by a non-profit private Environmental Conservation Group in Negros.What i mean is a medium size Zoo and a Botanical garden.

[BYAHILO]

gina gutom na ako ga imagine lng ko di barbecue sang tikboy's sa LCC

ahahahahhaahahahaha

sa byernes didto ko manyaga. weeee!!

[jaywalker]

How is it nami man? musta na ang BAcolod subong sa ila nga wvta?

meg suv may lazy river sa goldenfied.? sa ila nga resotel?

Bro Ng, i think the area of space would not allow it.It quite small for a lazy river.I'll make my wish a bit smaller,i'll trade Splash Island to Waterfun like in Sucat, Paranaque.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^hahah may voting pah...am goes to Al Fresco Del Lacson De Bacolod

at SUV this what you are referring a Botanical Garden in Lacson? daw flower shop man ini...and i think there is also in brgy. Taculing
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/sscphotocontestrestobacolodcity.jpg

This is the Garden cafe in front of PNB...i said DBP...garden cafe or shall we call sweet gardens is a restaurant that offers its costumers a cool and refreshing ambiance..and those plants are for sale...they have different types of landscapes inside...

[jaywalker]

This is the Garden cafe in front of PNB...i said DBP...garden cafe or shall we call sweet gardens is a restaurant that offers its costumers a cool and refreshing ambiance..and those plants are for sale...they have different types of landscapes inside...

Migz Suv,this place might not stay for long.They could be just waiting for a prime developer for this lot.

[JEFFjr_25]

A zoo in a resort would be ok. Pero stand-alone na zoo park, i doubt of its marketability and profitability. We have the Kanlaon treks and Mambukal. That i guess is enough for tourists(esp. foreign) to marvel at our natural wonders. Not the un-natural ones. Just my thought. Theme park is ok for Bacolod. Pero siguro pocket ones lang coz then again due to its profitability. Its hard to maintain these facilities moneywise. What Bacolod needs is to convert the old Bacolod airport into something that will infuse more taxes to the local treasury. Add to that jobs generation.:)

[wildmusic!]

gina gutom na ako ga imagine lng ko di barbecue sang tikboy's sa LCC

ahahahahhaahahahaha

sa byernes didto ko manyaga. weeee!!

mig eric, lihog na lang kami sakop da ah.hehe

nice topic subong ah..makahilidlaw kaon sa mga lugar nga gin pang mention nyo guys..hehe :)

[jaywalker]

Monday, November 12, 2007
700 call for bikeways

ABOUT 700 bikers joined the 20-kilometer bike run dubbed as "Go Bike Pilipinas" to promote diabetes prevention, advocate against global warming, and urge the local government to establish "bike lanes" in Bacolod.

The Negros Occidental Cycling Federation (NOCFED) in a letter requested Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue to assist in proposing legislative measures to establish "bike lanes".

NOCFED President Hernani Castro cited as an example Marikina City's 60-kilometer bikeways, a project which already received Gawad Galing Pook Award from Malacanan.

In her speech as guest speaker of the bike run yesterday, Batapa-Sigue committed to officially bring the request of the bikers to the immediate attention of the City Council through either a resolution or an ordinance.

In turn, the bikers pledged their signatures to show the overwhelming support of their sector for any legislative move that Batapa-Sigue will undertake to put up bikeways in Bacolod. She mentioned the point from Lopue's East to Alangilan and Mansilingan to Murcia as the usual route of bikers to reach the mountains as being national roads and will need congressional support and attention.

Batapa-Sigue will file today a resolution calling for the serious study or the establishment of bike lanes in Bacolod, as well as for promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation, advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment, educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

She commended the organizers led by Dr. Ma Luz Vicenta Guanzon of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (PSEM) for holding the bike run which not only promoted ways to combat diabetes but also provided alternatives to the use of motor vehicles, which run on fossil fuel.

In order to have a healthy community, we need to have healthy people, Batapa-Sigue said.

[jaywalker]

"Selling" NegOcc, Bacolod once again

NEGROS Occidental's and Bacolod City's co-hosting of the Regional Tourism Assembly starting today is one good opportunity of "selling" the province's and the city's tourism and investment potentials.

Although, it's a fund-draining activity that entails a lot of funding from the government's coffer, yet it will have a tremendous effect later to our tourism and investment promotions.

Meaning we need to spend much first before we can have big return later.

Imagine that with this 7-day tourism assembly, NegOcc and Bacolod will have an ample time to showcase their best to the people in some parts of Western Visayas like Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo and Guimaras.

Because for sure, this assembly is one of the biggest in the country as reported by Tourism Regional Officfe 6 Director Edwin Trompeta.

Hope that both our provincial and city tourism officers will learn more how to package NegOcc and Bacolod in terms of tourism promotion so we can also compete with Davao, Bohol, Cebu, among others provinces and highly-urbanized cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Because speaking of tourism potentials, NegOcc and Bacolod have a lot more to showcase and sell.

Examples are the Mambukal Resort in Murcia, Jomabo Island in Escalante City, Punta Bulata in Cauayan, Balay Negrense in Silay, Museo pang Bata in Sagay, Buenos Aires Mountain Resort in Bago, MassKara Festival of Bacolod, among others.

But frankly speaking, compared to Bohol, Negros and Bacolod have the best in terms of tourism potentials. The only problem is we don't have strong marketing/packaging strategies how to lure tourists.

Probably, we still have missing links that need to be discovered yet in promoting our tourism potentials.

Hope that with this regional tourism assembly, we can learn more in tourism promotion that can be applied soon so to earn much for our province and city.

[jaywalker]

A zoo in a resort would be ok. Pero stand-alone na zoo park, i doubt of its marketability and profitability. We have the Kanlaon treks and Mambukal. That i guess is enough for tourists(esp. foreign) to marvel at our natural wonders. Not the un-natural ones. Just my thought. Theme park is ok for Bacolod. Pero siguro pocket ones lang coz then again due to its profitability. Its hard to maintain these facilities moneywise. What Bacolod needs is to convert the old Bacolod airport into something that will infuse more taxes to the local treasury. Add to that jobs generation.:)

Well maybe if they convert the old airport into an industrial park and more number of Bacolodnon have jobs then maybe that could be the right time of having a zoo in a resort and a theme park in our city.

Having said my wish list for Bacolod it doesn't mean that is what we need at the moment.We might have it after several years.This tourism and job creating projects will again depends on the marketing strategy to survive.It all about business management.The local government can either have a 50-50partnership from the private sector or an investor could be invited to put up this projects.A zoo and a botanical is a very educational tourism related projects.Mostly all the provinces in the country have the natural wonders like beaches,mountain climbing or trekking to lure tourist.So far outside Metro Manila, no city has a theme park.All you can do and see are shopping centers, malls and nothing but malls.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Point taken migo Jay.:) Of course i do wish for Bacolod to someday have a theme park coupled with a zoo or a botanical garden. Every city dreamt that in the not so distant future, these would come to reality.:)

[Taz08]

Wow..booming na tlga ang bacolod..hndi na mapigilan..hehe

[Taz08]

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).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2077.jpg?t=1194858444
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2076.jpg?t=1194858464

Restos in Bacolod
part 2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2075.jpg?t=1194858556

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2073.jpg?t=1194858581

Sang banda ba to ng goldenfiled??

[jaywalker]

Monday, November 12, 2007
Structures beside creeks, rivers to be declared nuisance
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

THE City Council of Bacolod City has approved a resolution declaring the houses and other infrastructures beside creeks and rivers in the City as nuisance structures.

This is in preparation on the plan of the City to do the clearing of creeks, rivers and other water outlets like those lying on along Mandalagan bridge, Gatuslao-Mambuloc area and Gonzaga Extension.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia was the one who requested the approval of such resolution in preparation also for the coming rainy days.

A P10 million budget has already been allocated for dredging and clearing waterways in Bacolod. But works have not been completed yet.

Meanwhile, based on post assessment of the flooding problem in city conducted by the office of Acting City Engineer Belly Aguillon, it showed that the opening of the rivers are silted due to the presence of informal settlers and garbage.

Aguillon said the city has started dredging the Banago River but this was temporarily stopped because their dredging machine cannot penetrate the Puno Banago area because of squatters.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had already sent notice of demolition to those houses squatting beside the rivers and creeks yet until now, none ha complied to voluntarily demolish their respective house.

[JEFFjr_25]

Monday, November 12, 2007
700 call for bikeways

ABOUT 700 bikers joined the 20-kilometer bike run dubbed as "Go Bike Pilipinas" to promote diabetes prevention, advocate against global warming, and urge the local government to establish "bike lanes" in Bacolod.

The Negros Occidental Cycling Federation (NOCFED) in a letter requested Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue to assist in proposing legislative measures to establish "bike lanes".

NOCFED President Hernani Castro cited as an example Marikina City's 60-kilometer bikeways, a project which already received Gawad Galing Pook Award from Malacanan.

In her speech as guest speaker of the bike run yesterday, Batapa-Sigue committed to officially bring the request of the bikers to the immediate attention of the City Council through either a resolution or an ordinance.

In turn, the bikers pledged their signatures to show the overwhelming support of their sector for any legislative move that Batapa-Sigue will undertake to put up bikeways in Bacolod. She mentioned the point from Lopue's East to Alangilan and Mansilingan to Murcia as the usual route of bikers to reach the mountains as being national roads and will need congressional support and attention.

Batapa-Sigue will file today a resolution calling for the serious study or the establishment of bike lanes in Bacolod, as well as for promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation, advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment, educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

She commended the organizers led by Dr. Ma Luz Vicenta Guanzon of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (PSEM) for holding the bike run which not only promoted ways to combat diabetes but also provided alternatives to the use of motor vehicles, which run on fossil fuel.

In order to have a healthy community, we need to have healthy people, Batapa-Sigue said.
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source:visayan daily star

[JEFFjr_25]

The biggest WV Tourism Assembly opens in Bacolod
THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Western Visayas tourism officials and tourist industry leaders started yesterday their one-week meet in Bacolod City to fine-tune their pitches about the tourist spots of the region, in the hope that it could bring into the region more outside visitors.

Or, as pointed out by Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta to make the region a one-stop destination where one can see a variety of unique things to see and savor.

As of this writing, several top tourism officials and resort owners of the 3,000 expected participants have started trekking into the city. There were also travel agencies, transport and tour operators as well as representatives from local government units, the academe and the mass media.

That, to a certain extent, sort of swept under the rug the troubling questions about water-refilling stations and the lack of many securing the necessary health permits from the health department.

The requirement is known to most members of the Iloilo Purified Drinking Water Association, but, as its president Carlos Denosta told local media, many had deliberately skirted the issue. He admitted that his own water refilling station, White Gold, has yet to apply for the initial and operational permit from the health department.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas had threatened to padlock non-accredited refilling stations before the 2008 Dinagyang Festival in January.

Denosta said the officers of his organization want to have a dialogue with the DOH and local government officials.

That may have an impact on the tourism advocacy of the WV Tourism Assembly. It is common knowledge that most outside visitors as well as local residents have taken to bottled water as safeguard against unsafe potable water.

But the DOH recently revealed that only 154 of the 504 water refilling stations in Region 6 have complied with DOH accreditation. And worse, roughly 70 percent reportedly have questionable sanitation.

DOH warned that this puts the public health at risk.

In Bacolod, despite my having penned the story, neither the city’s health officials nor the office of Mayor Evelio Leonardia had taken pains to ensure compliance by the city’s many water refilling stations securing their health permits. It was just “merrily we go along.”

Very unlikely that this issue will catch the attention of the assembly. All will be focused on how best to project the unique features of the varied and many beautiful and idyllic spots of the region.

Aklan for example, has its Boracay Island, reputed worldwide for its fine white and crystal clear water. Boracay is the most popular destination of the country, its yearly income running into billions of pesos.

Another top drawer, although on a limited scale, is Antique with its enchanting adventures of majestic mountains and dancing waterfalls, sparkling beaches and rich fishing grounds.

Guimaras, too, is considered a must for foreign visitors. Mango Country, as it is called, is an adventure island. And it has a love of island resorts.

Capiz, too, is another “must” visit. It is known as the country’s seafood capital. But it is not only the bangus and other fish varieties that can entice visitors. There is also the fame “diwal” or “angel wing” shell fish. Although temporarily diminished. “Diwal” is still the reputed best offering of the province which has earned the reputation as the nesting ground of “witches”. The legends about these beings can regale the most devoted folklore students.

Of course, Iloilo has earned its reputation with the Dinagyang Festival. But most will really miss Iloilo for what it really is – the place where one can see historical and cultural attractions with stately mansions, majestic old churches and the most exotic delicacies.

But Negros Occidental is not far behind. It is no longer just Sugarlandia. Negros Occidental, especially the South, boasts some of the most beautiful and enchanting beaches. Underdeveloped during the insurgency years, these have now been re-discovered and a lot of foreigners have recently been making a beeline to the South.

Neither are the beaches and resort of the North to be discounted. The most luring is Refugio Island, off San Carlos City in the North, and the other exotic destinations of Escalante and Sagay. Sagay has its Bata Museum and its world-famed marine preserve. And Escalante has its Jahobo island.

But the most famous destinations are still Mambukal Resort which is operated by the provincial government. The famed township founded by the late President Manuel L. Quezon, has recently lured thousands of weekenders and foreign tourists.

The principal attraction is still Bacolod’s Masskara Festival.

Entrepreneurial Tourism Beyond Tourist Arrivals is the theme of the seven-day meet. Trompeta said the summit will offer not only colorful display of destination attractions – arts, crafts, cultural and historical events, shopping and investment opportunities. But the more important, it will offer a forum to explore, identify issues, resolve priorities and establish linkages for development of Western Visayas tourism.

[daks2003]

Starbuck's coffee beans are burnt, in short...batok hehehe Depende man ina dayon sa barista...if he is too lazy and short cut the standard procedure, then daw sinawsawan ka medyas na kape mo hehehe

ric...just stick with Mauro @ sugarnot...IMO Caffe' Mauro is way much better than starbucks...in bacolod, i think Bob's and Calea is using Mauro

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.




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

[JEFFjr_25]

Figaro's pinoy barako tasting coffee for me is best. Their Spanish-Filipino interiors are a plus. But their pastries are not that enticing. :) Coffee Bean is ok with their sandwiches plus coffee. If coffee alone, not so exciting.:)

[jaywalker]

Bacolod vies for 'Most Child-Friendly City' award
Bacolod City (12 November) -- Six (6) evaluators from the regional committee for the Most Child Friendly City Search visited this city recently to assess its qualification for the title.

Health, education, protection of children, institution building and reading centers with playground areas are the main considerations to be considered the Most Child-Friendly City.

Evaluators was impressed by the vast improvement in schools like security facilities, clinics, substantial water supply, internet accessibility and the consistent support Parent-Teachers Associations in school projects. Also noted was the prevailing atmosphere of respect in schools towards teachers and the elderly. Bacolod City is also known to have the most number of 5-star daycare centers nationwide.

On the social protection aspect, the team noted the good working relationship between Bacolod PNP's Women's Desk and the local Department of Social Services and Development in solving crimes committed by and against juveniles. Bacolod has the highest-paid social workers among all daycare centers in the country. (CMO/PIA)

[wildmusic!]

Monday, November 12, 2007
Structures beside creeks, rivers to be declared nuisance
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

THE City Council of Bacolod City has approved a resolution declaring the houses and other infrastructures beside creeks and rivers in the City as nuisance structures.

This is in preparation on the plan of the City to do the clearing of creeks, rivers and other water outlets like those lying on along Mandalagan bridge, Gatuslao-Mambuloc area and Gonzaga Extension.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia was the one who requested the approval of such resolution in preparation also for the coming rainy days.

A P10 million budget has already been allocated for dredging and clearing waterways in Bacolod. But works have not been completed yet.

Meanwhile, based on post assessment of the flooding problem in city conducted by the office of Acting City Engineer Belly Aguillon, it showed that the opening of the rivers are silted due to the presence of informal settlers and garbage.

Aguillon said the city has started dredging the Banago River but this was temporarily stopped because their dredging machine cannot penetrate the Puno Banago area because of squatters.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had already sent notice of demolition to those houses squatting beside the rivers and creeks yet until now, none ha complied to voluntarily demolish their respective house.

about time. not only those structures add to the flooding problem but it also pose risks to the lives of the people living there. same thing is happening also in dasmarinas,cavite. they are clearing their rivers and creeks of illegal structures. i do hope the people affected will be relocated smoothly.

[wildmusic!]

Bacolod vies for 'Most Child-Friendly City' award
Bacolod City (12 November) -- Six (6) evaluators from the regional committee for the Most Child Friendly City Search visited this city recently to assess its qualification for the title.

Health, education, protection of children, institution building and reading centers with playground areas are the main considerations to be considered the Most Child-Friendly City.

Evaluators was impressed by the vast improvement in schools like security facilities, clinics, substantial water supply, internet accessibility and the consistent support Parent-Teachers Associations in school projects. Also noted was the prevailing atmosphere of respect in schools towards teachers and the elderly. Bacolod City is also known to have the most number of 5-star daycare centers nationwide.

On the social protection aspect, the team noted the good working relationship between Bacolod PNP's Women's Desk and the local Department of Social Services and Development in solving crimes committed by and against juveniles. Bacolod has the highest-paid social workers among all daycare centers in the country. (CMO/PIA)

jay, in the past did Bacolod was able to get this title? And, is Bacolod still the cleanest and greenest city? thanks! :)

[jaywalker]

On the Regional Level,Bacolod was choosen as the Most Child-Friendly City in 2006 while the Cleanest and Greenest Title for the Highly Urbanized Cities,Bacolod was inducted to the Hall of Fame for winning the title for several years.

[jaywalker]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/12/pix/bikers.jpg
source:visayan daily star

Glad to see this group Bikers.You can always see them during Sundays going East and all the way to Murcia.

[jaywalker]

Bikers show support in fight vs. diabetes
BY PATRICK PANGILINAN
Leo and his fellow cyclists from the Kanlaon City Bikers Inc. have been driving their bikes for 11 years now. They are not diabetics but yesterday, along with around 700 other biking enthusiasts, they completed a bike run around Bacolod 's main streets aimed at promoting exercise among people to help avoid diabetes.

Dubbed as “Go Bike Pilipinas”, the 20-kilometer trek was organized by the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism led by its director, Dr. Ma. Luz Vicenta Guanzon and was simultaneously held with similar bike runs in Metro Manila and Cagayan de Oro City in celebration of the World Diabetes Day yesterday.

After a brief rain shower, the bikers, complete with their helmets, gloves, and water guzzlers, took to the beat of drumbeats at the capitol lagoon, touring the city's main roads in an effort to emphasize that exercise, which could be done through cycling, could fight diabetes.

According to the International Diabetes Federation there currently an estimated 246 million people suffering from the illness worldwide that is considered as the fourth leading cause of global death by disease.

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The organization also said that every 10 seconds, a person dies from diabetes-related causes and that two people develop diabetes at the same length of time.

Sangguniang Panlungsod member, Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, committed to the cyclist's call for bike lanes in Bacolod that would further foster biking among people, especially those with diabetes.

Sigue said in a press release that she will bring the request to the immediate attention of the SP through either a resolution or an ordinance that she will file today.*PP

[wildmusic!]

On the Regional Level,Bacolod was choosen as the Most Child-Friendly City in 2006 while the Cleanest and Greenest Title for the Highly Urbanized Cities,Bacolod was inducted to the Hall of Fame for winning the title for several years.

I see. Thanks for the info, bro! :) It makes all of us proud to be a Bacolodnon! Go Bacolod!!! :cheers:

[wildmusic!]

Glad to see this group Bikers.You can always see them during Sundays going East and all the way to Murcia.

We have an association of mountain bikers in Bacolod right? I forgot the name. Sometimes they also bike up to Granada and Alangilan. Gaka sugata pa na sila namon sang una saka Alangilan galing bmx lang ya dala namon.hehe Very nice gid ya nga although urbanized na ang Bacolod pwede gid gihapon ka nature tripping.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Mostly mountain bikes damo gid ina sa ila nagaraya every Sundays gid,siguro they start around 5 or 6 am.They have organized a yearly tournament during the Masskara Season.Nami gid kon mabutangan sang bicycle lanes ang aton main roads just like in Marikina City.Tani approbahan ini sang City Council.:)

[wildmusic!]

^^ ah meaning may ara na proposal? :) i hope ma approbahan na soon.

[wildmusic!]

AT USLS
1 st WV culinary arts
school to open
BY NIDA BUENAFE
The first culinary arts' school in Western Visayas will open at the University of St. La Salle with two well-known Ilonggo chefs, Richard Ynayan and Pancho Bringas, supervising the training of the students.

The Institute for Culinary Arts DelaSalle is committed to train world-class chefs, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs in the culinary arts.

The program includes hands-on training in fundamental culinary arts' techniques using state-of-the-art kitchen facilities recently installed in rooms of the ICA building at USLS.

The students will also study the fundamentals of classic and contemporary cuisine with the integration of Philippine flavors and approaches, Ynayan said.

He added that aside from the food preparation, presentation and appreciation, ICA students will also be trained on table etiquette. They will also be given versatile exposure to a variety of workplaces – world class hotels, professional settings, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants, catering business, and bakeshop management.

The ICA DelaSalle is our alternative to much expensive culinary arts schools in Manila , Ynayan said.

The one-year certificate program in culinary arts is an 800-hour course that includes lectures and 300 hours externship experience in various workplaces.

In preparation for the opening of the ICA DelaSalle, USLS invested P12 million for the construction of the ICA building and the installation of state-of-the art kitchens designed after the kitchens of culinary institutions in New York and California

...timing gid kay food ang topic last time..hehe :cheers:

[BYAHILO]

Starbuck's coffee beans are burnt, in short...batok hehehe Depende man ina dayon sa barista...if he is too lazy and short cut the standard procedure, then daw sinawsawan ka medyas na kape mo hehehe

ric...just stick with Mauro @ sugarnot...IMO Caffe' Mauro is way much better than starbucks...in bacolod, i think Bob's and Calea is using Mauro



hahaha nabasa mo blogpost ko about mauro sa sugarnot ha. bobs and calea is also using mauro? thats great.

mauro's one of the best coffee brands ive tried. danesi is also good. i love the sugar-free macchiato blend sang mauro pero the price is a bit higher compared to starbucks.

mga more or less ang venti cup sa starbucks nga price, daw isa lng na ka tasa sang mauro sa sugarnot. but its really worth it. i was in sugarnot last weekend. nangape gin gamit ko ang GCs gin hatag nila sang nag pa press launch sila. namit gd ila kape.

[SugarFreak]

November 13, 2007
ICT confab in Bacolod City pushed as poverty intervention (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/11/13/bus/ict.confab.in.bacolod.city.pushed.as.poverty.intervention.html)
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

COUNCILOR Jocelle Batapa-Sigue updated members of the media on the program specifics of the forthcoming Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Provincial Conference on November 15 and 16, 2007.

Sigue stressed that the forthcoming conference is a meeting of various private sectors as key participant in the development of a mechanism to generate more employment thus solving certain portion of poverty problems besetting the province.

This effort, according to Sigue, is in line with the initiatives of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) under the Office of the President.

"Active participation of the academe, real estate, telecommunications, the business community to capture at least 10 percent of the world's business process outsourcing (BPO) integrated in what CICT called Roadmap 2010," Sigue explained.

"While on the national level, Roadmap 2010 aims to generate one million jobs and US$ 13 billion market, Bacolod and Negros deserved to have a chunk of this in solving its own local employment and poverty problem," she added.

"We need to get all our acts together, however. Politics, parochialism and shortsightedness has no place in ICT. Our people needed jobs, we don't have the luxury of time. Bacolod does have the monopoly of ICT because it can be anywhere in Negros, in fact the whole of Western Visayas." she further stressed.

"We need to get our acts together and put in place human development, government support and creation of business climate for locators to invest in Negros. We don't have this, then the province will lag behind terribly," Sigue said.

Meanwhile, Sigue announced that Senator Edgardo Angara cannot make it as guest speaker, instead, he will send his only son Congressman Juan Edgardo Angara to speak on Novemebr 16, second day of the conference.

[SugarFreak]

^^RE: Al Fresco del Lacson de Bacolod Village;….negrenses have always taken pride in the fact that they know how to eat well. A visit to one of the many alfresco dining places in Bacolod serving ilonggo cuisine will bear this out...

Migz Suv,this place might not stay for long.They could be just waiting for a prime developer for this lot.
Same of my expectation migo Jay,,,that is a very nice area to be develop into a highrise buildings…hopefully the Teleperformance expansion adjacent to the PNB building is a nice tall structure and design

hahahaha!!!! ok, i wasnt referring to the gender when i said koreanos...i was referring in general. Wala ako ga ka TYPES sa ila...sila ang ga ka TYPES sa akon. :) hahahhahahahaha j/k

LOLS...tani post man kamo pics ninyo sa illonggo samahan thread

[jaywalker]

Good moved by USLS in opening a School for Culinary Arts.Many aspiring enterprenuer will benefit from this course.This will help boost the campaign of Go Negosyo in Enterprenuership.ICA DelaSAlle will further open more doors to Bacolenos to explore businesses.:cheers:

[daks2003]

Yups...BOB's and Calea is using Mauro...its a bit pricier compared sa iban nga brands but definitely worth it gid ang sabor hehehe btw, there is a hidden gem of a coffeeshop in Gaisano Kabankalan...they are using Mauro ang guess what...barato gid katama ang ila baligya...like P35 for an americano


hahaha nabasa mo blogpost ko about mauro sa sugarnot ha. bobs and calea is also using mauro? thats great.

mauro's one of the best coffee brands ive tried. danesi is also good. i love the sugar-free macchiato blend sang mauro pero the price is a bit higher compared to starbucks.

mga more or less ang venti cup sa starbucks nga price, daw isa lng na ka tasa sang mauro sa sugarnot. but its really worth it. i was in sugarnot last weekend. nangape gin gamit ko ang GCs gin hatag nila sang nag pa press launch sila. namit gd ila kape.

[BYAHILO]

Yups...BOB's and Calea is using Mauro...its a bit pricier compared sa iban nga brands but definitely worth it gid ang sabor hehehe btw, there is a hidden gem of a coffeeshop in Gaisano Kabankalan...they are using Mauro ang guess what...barato gid katama ang ila baligya...like P35 for an americano



cafe mauro nga 35 a cup? jesus christ. thats dirt cheap! its good that mauro has alread reached kabankalan. one of the worlds best coffee, i must say.

for now naka 3 cups na ko coffee diri sa office. namit sang belnd sang cappucino diri sa office. ahihihi

[jaywalker]

‘Bantay Banwa' to help city in managing traffic
“Stop complaining. Do something.”

With that slogan, a group of businessmen in Bacolod called “Bantay Banwa” is supporting the administration of Mayor Evelio Leonardia in implementing the traffic management scheme of the city, a press release from City Hall said.

As its pioneer project, the 24-member group will donate to the city 77 international traffic signages to be installed along the stretch of Lacson Streets from Luxur Hotel, formerly Convention Plaza Hotel, up to Bangga Pepsi in Brgy. Bata. Each signage costs close to P6,000.

Fred Zayco, BB chairman, said once all the traffic signages are put in place, they will help in campaigning for proper compliance with these traffic signs. “We will not penalize but we will educate. We leave it to the city government on how the signs are appropriately implemented and observed,” Zayco added.

Leonardia, in his initial meeting with the group, thanked them and lauded the efforts of the private sector in helping Bacolod move “Fast Forward.”

“The city government holds one side of the rope, we are grateful that we have the support of the non-government organizations and the private sector in coming up with commendable feats that will benefit the greatest number of our people in Bacolod ,” Leonardia said.

The traffic signages will be turned over to the city through the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office and Traffic Management Unit next week. “This will be the initial turnover of the traffic signages,” Zayco said. He added that BB aims to cover all the main thoroughfares in Bacolod with such signages.

In a later meeting with the group, Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., on behalf of Leonardia assured that, as the Chairman of the Committee on Traffic and Transportation, he will propose a resolution and among its provisions will be the protection of the traffic signages, and the information and education campaign that will run for 15 to 25 days, for the people of Bacolod on the international traffic signs.

These international traffic signs will also be beneficial to our residents who might want to go abroad and practise driving there, Bill Gomez said.

Living up to its slogan, the group is very enthusiastic in assisting the city government. Roberto Soliven, BB vice chairperson, said one of the objective of the group especially its elderly members, is to do something good for the city, “so that we can leave a legacy to our grandchildren and the younger generation as a whole.”

After the traffic signages, “Bantay Banwa” plans to assist the city with its Solid Waste Management Program.

Meanwhile, Gomez thanked the Mayor for maintaining the road along La Salle Avenue . Other BB members present in the meeting were Jose Abello, Tonette Kilayko, Roger Yap and Henry Espinosa, the press release added.*

[daks2003]

Yups...that's one surprise you will get in Kabankalan hehehe btw, the name of the shop is BORZ CAFE

cafe mauro nga 35 a cup? jesus christ. thats dirt cheap! its good that mauro has alread reached kabankalan. one of the worlds best coffee, i must say.

for now naka 3 cups na ko coffee diri sa office. namit sang belnd sang cappucino diri sa office. ahihihi

[jaywalker]

Negros, Bacolod fast track ICT roadmap

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for Information and Communications Technology (B-NEFIT) will initiate the “Uniting for B-NEFIT ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop” on Nov. 15-16 in Bacolod City.

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) forum aims to make Bacolod City and the rest of Negros Occidental very viable locations within the Philippine Cyber Corridor by pursuing ICT readiness and competitiveness.

“With the combined strengths of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, we have proven to the world that our community is ready to be part of the Philippine Cyber Corridor,” councilor and B-NEFIT convenor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue stressed in a statement.

Faced with a lot of challenges in the national level, the Commission on ICT (CICT) and concerned agencies firmly believe that a provincial ICT roadmap for Negros Occidental must be put in place to sustain the initial gains and pursue readiness and competitiveness, she said.

“Planning on a provincial level will yield a more accurate picture of the workforce and rationalized program of infrastructure and human resource build-up for ICT,” Batapa-Sigue explained.

“It will also build on respective strengths, encourage synergy and avoid duplication of efforts, minimize competition among local government units and better prepare the province to become globally-competitive,” she said.

To achieve this goal, stakeholders including local government units, academe, government agencies, business organizations, ICT industry players, real estate developers and media will gather for the two-day forum to start working on doable plans.

The activity will provide updates on the ICT and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industries.

The ICT event seeks to push Bacolod City and Negros Occidental to sustain the gains as cyber hubs in the country.

It will also determine the weaknesses, challenges and obstacles as well as find solutions and develop strategies towards a provincial ICT roadmap for Negros Occidental.

“We have to network and establish strong linkages with concerned national and local government agencies, industry leaders and associations as well as the academe in formulating and consolidating strategies and programs that will address the challenges and gaps identified,” Batapa-Sigue pointed out.

“We will design mechanisms to lobby for review and update of curriculum of (the) Philippine education system and integrate ICT therein to produce a more competent and job-ready workforce,” she said.

The ICT conference will be attended by LGUs; colleges, universities and tech-voc schools; government agencies including the Departments of Education, Labor and Employment, and Science and Technology, Commission on Higher Education; Metro-Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and other business organizations, ICT industry players, real estate developers and media.

Guest speakers are Senator Edgardo J. Angara, chair of Senate Committee on S&T; Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, CICT chair; Commissioner Monchito B. Ibrahim, Cyberservices Group, CICT; and Bonifacio Belen, executive director of Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT (CEDFIT).

As of 2006, the ICT industry has provided jobs to about 238,000 Filipinos and contributed an estimated $3.6 billion to the country’s revenues.

The Philippine Cyber Corridor has been known in the world as a preferred destination for ICT services by the global outsourcing and offshoring community, placing third behind India and China.

BPO companies, call centers, animation studios, software development and gaming businesses, medical and legal transcription outfits, knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) outfits and most back-office operations of multinational companies have found a gemstone here.

Evidently, the BPO is a fast growing industry in the country.

CICT is the lead government agency advocating and championing the ICT industry in recognition of the immense power and potential of the ICT sector as a catalyst of economic growth.

[jaywalker]

8 festival queens to vie for WV crown

Eight festival “Queens” will vie for the title of Ms. Western Visayas Tourism, one of the highlights of the weeklong regional tourism assembly in Bacolod City .

Iloilo Paraw Regatta Queen Christy Joy Camohoy said the pageant will be a “battle among the bests” as each of the candidates are representing their province and people have high expectations of them.

Masskara Queen Rosario Sales said that while competition was tough in last month's Masskara pageant, she would consider the WV Tourism contest as a step higher since she is the host city's candidate.

Also competing in the “ Battle of the Queens” are Iloilo City 's Dinagyang Queen Cara Jeanne Sullano who represented Iloilo in the national pageant of the Aliwan Festival and Capiz' Sinadya sa Halaran titlist Helen Grace Gonzales who joined the recent Miss Teen Philippines national finals.

Representing Guimaras' Manggahan Festival is Jea Ferrer, Michelle Martha Braun represents Aklan's Ati-Atihan and Michelle Ann Acuña, Antique's Binirayan.

The candidates said they are proud to represent their provinces in the tourism assembly which is a showcase of the region's history and cultural heritage.

Sullano said the event is an opportunity to promote Western Visayas and encourage more tourists to visit its beautiful destinations while Sales said the assembly defines the cultural identity of the West Visayans .

The talent night is set at the SM Event Center at 6 tonight, while the pageant night will be at the Capitol steps in Bacolod City 7 p.m. Thursday.*NAB

[SugarFreak]

November 14, 2007
Bacoleña wins Shell student art contest (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/14/people.htm)

A senior Fine Arts student of La Consolacion College in Bacolod City won first place in the Digital Art Category of the recent 40 th Shell National Students Art Competition, a press release from LCC said.

Mylene Stephanie Lacson received from Shell officials Eduardo Chua and Robert Kanapi a total of P50,000 in cash, a trophy, medals and a plaque of recognition at awarding ceremonies held Nov. 7 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City .

Two other finalists were also from LCC-Bacolod. They are Michael John Pama for the oil painting, and Anika Marie Loquite, acrylic painting. Their adviser was Antonio Tejado, program head for LCC-B Fine Arts, the press release said.

The event is an annual undertaking of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation for college students who submit entries in oil/acrylic, watercolor, sculpture and digital arts categories. It has launched careers of many of today's established and rising Filipino artists.

The LCC- Bacolod School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Interior Design is the only school in Negros Occidental to offer Bachelor of Fine Arts course, the press release added.*

[SugarFreak]

November 14, 2007
Flood, sign of God's anger (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/14/feedback.htm)

In the record of human events, historical, biblical, or mythological, floods have always been seen as a sign of God's anger and a manifestation of punishment.

The Bible tells us of the Great Flood, when on seeing His people were committing all kinds of sins, God preferred to wipe them out from earth, leaving only the God-fearing and righteous Noah and his family.

In Babylon , there is the 11 th Tablet of the Gilzamesh Epic on how God punished by wiping out the people in a flood because of the same wickedness.

In India , legend tells of how a fish warned a righteous and God-fearing man, named Manu of the forthcoming flood. When the flood came, it was that fish too that towed Manu's vessel to safety.

Like in the Bible, God was also angered by people who engaged in all forms of vices, fornication, rapes, gambling and other vices.

* * *

Why did God punish Bacolod with a flood? Were the sins mortal or serious? They could be not too serious because nobody died. God just provided the warning.

What could be those less serious sins? Ah, the flood came after a City Hall executive assistant brought a female news reporter to a motel offering her a job at City Hall. But, why at a motel when, he himself admitted, he could not do it after suffering three strokes already? If he died in action there, that would have been a bigger story.

Or, he could have brought the news reporter there to lecture her on the proper decorum in employment. Is it a style now that, to quote rumors, interviews for employment by executive assistants are made at motels?

And before the flood also, the city council approved the operation of small town lottery here. Could this be another cause of God's anger? God is against vices.

* * *

I understand with the campaign against STL by the Bishop and the priests in the Diocese. God must have listened to their pleadings that He sent a warning to the city against STL and bingo operation.

Not just these. There could be other vices in the city that God did not like. Yesterday, there were heavy rains again.

Mayor Bing must have to be a God-fearing and righteous leader in the category of Noah. And to save his people from drowning in case God sends a bigger flood, he must rally his people to be upright and lead them on the path of righteousness.

God's warning must be heeded.

* * *

Or if we are not careful, we might become a Sodom and Gomorrah , which God also destroyed because “it became a center of vice and immorality.”

Sodom was so morally wicked that the word “sodomy” was adopted from it.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah should he read by all, especially City Hall executive assistants.

God was very patient telling Abraham that if there were only 50 innocent men in Sodom , He would spare it. Abraham bargained to make it only 45. When God agreed, Abraham bargained to lower it to only 40, then 30, then 20, and 10.

But there were not even 10 innocent men.

* * *

In the story of Lot , he had two male guests. When the men of Sodom learned of it, they surrounded the house of Lot and demanded for the two men whom they wanted “sodomized.”

Lot pleaded to spare his guests, even offering his two daughters. But they refused. The two men were actually angels sent by God.

God told Lot and his wife to leave Sodom before He would send a rain of burning sulfur to destroy the city. God ordered that no one should look back. Lot 's wife looked back and was made into a stone.

* * *

This piece is written in a lighter vein. But it does not take away the lessons to learn from the story of the Great Flood and of Sodom . The lesson of Sodom is not impossible. Canla-on is a dormant volcano that can erupt like Mt. Pinatubo any time and rain burning sulfur to our place.

But as our friends go on a caravan led by our friend Crispin Chua against floods this afternoon, let them be reminded of the Great Flood but at the same time asking our officials do something with the drainage and cleaning of the rivers.

Let Mayor Bing Leonardia set a budget for this and for Congressman Newks Puentevella, set aside even just a small amount from his yearly P70 million pork barrel for our rivers seeing to it that the contractors are competent and honest.

And the work does not get washed away even with just a shower. The riff-raff made last year was washed away because the contractor was incompetent with second class materials.

This must go hand in hand with telling our people to be upright.*

[BYAHILO]

WVTA Sched of activities .

bag o lang gin padala sang provincial tourism officer sang neg occ.

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly
Schedule of Events

November 14 (Wednesday): Aklan Day

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit SM Bacolod Activity Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Western Visayas Tourism Forum
Venue: Business Inn
4:00 PM - Aklan Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM Bacolod Activity Center
7:00 PM - Western Visayas Tourism Awards
Venue: Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City

November 15 (Thursday): Guimaras Day

10:0 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
- Tourism Olympics
- Quiz Bee
- Tour Guiding
- Poster Making
- Essay Writing
4:00 PM - Guimaras Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM Bacolod Activity Center
7:00 PM - Pageant Night - Miss WV Tourism
Venue: Provincial Capitol

November 16 (Friday): Capiz/Roxas City Day

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
2:00 PM - Parade of Festivals
4:00 PM - Capiz/Roxas City Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM City Activity Center
5:00 PM - Food Festival - SM Bacolod Car Park
(Banda Dito, Banda Doon)

November 17 (Saturday) Iloilo Province/City Day
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
4:00 PM - Iloilo Cultural Show
Venue: SM City Bacolod Activity Center

November 18 (Sunday) Bacolod City Day
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
4:00 PM - Bacolod City Cultural Presentation
5:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies
- Food Festival

[ngprofflorida]

BANTAY BANWA SUPPORTS CITY�S TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A group of businessmen in Bacolod called �Bantay Banwa� supports the Leonardia administration in implementing the traffic management scheme of the City.

On its pioneer project, the 24-member group will donate to the City a total of 77 International Traffic Signages to be installed along the stretch of Lacson Streets from Luxur Hotel, formerly Convention Plaza Hotel, up to Bangga Pepsi in Brgy. Bata. Each signage costs close to P6,000.

Fred Zayco, Chair of Bantay Banwa said that once all the traffic signages will be put in place, they will help in campaigning on the proper usage of these traffic signs. �We will not penalize but we will educate. We leave it to the city government on how the signs are appropriately implemented and observed,� Zayco added

Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia lauds the efforts of the private sector in helping Bacolod move �Fast Forward� �The city government holds one side of the rope, we are grateful that we have the support of the non-government organizations and the private sector in coming up with commendable feat that would benefit the greatest number of our people in Bacolod,� Leonardia said.

The traffic signages will be turned-over to the city through the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office and Traffic Management Unit by next week. �This will be the initial turn over of the traffic signages,� said Zayco. He added that Bantay Banwa aims to cover all the main thoroughfares in Bacolod.

In a meeting with the group, on behalf of Mayor Leonardia, Councilor Wilson C. Gamboa, Jr., assured the group that, as the Committee Chair on Traffic and Transportation, he will pass a resolution and among its provisions will be the protection of said traffic signages and the information and education campaign that will run for 15-25 days, for the people of Bacolod regarding the international traffic signs.

These international traffic signs will also be beneficial to our residents who might want to go abroad and practice driving there, Bill Gomez said.

The group with its slogan, �Stop Complaining, Do Something� is enthusiastic in assisting the city government. �One of the objectives of the group is� said Roberto Soliven, Bantay Banwa Vice Chairperson, �we want to do something good for our city, especially the elderly members of our organization, so that we can leave it as a legacy to our grandchildren and the younger generation as a whole.� After the traffic signages, �Bantay Banwa� plans to assist the city with its Solid Waste Management Program.

Meanwhile, Gomez thanked the Mayor for maintaining the road along La Salle Avenue. Other members of the Bantay Banwa who were present in the meeting were: Jose Abello, Tonette Kilayko, Roger Yap and Henry Espinosa.

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Recapped lang to: hopefully our driver will know how to use the traffic signages

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Like what I did 2 years ago in Araneta Street. One of the most embarassing moments of my life!!!!

I never knew that it was a one way street from the Plaza to the old Rizal School!!! Maayo lang kay over 8:00PM na! :D

[jaywalker]

WVTA Sched of activities .

bag o lang gin padala sang provincial tourism officer sang neg occ.

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly
Schedule of Events

November 14 (Wednesday): Aklan Day

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit SM Bacolod Activity Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Western Visayas Tourism Forum
Venue: Business Inn
4:00 PM - Aklan Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM Bacolod Activity Center
7:00 PM - Western Visayas Tourism Awards
Venue: Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City

November 15 (Thursday): Guimaras Day

10:0 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
- Tourism Olympics
- Quiz Bee
- Tour Guiding
- Poster Making
- Essay Writing
4:00 PM - Guimaras Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM Bacolod Activity Center
7:00 PM - Pageant Night - Miss WV Tourism
Venue: Provincial Capitol

November 16 (Friday): Capiz/Roxas City Day

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
2:00 PM - Parade of Festivals
4:00 PM - Capiz/Roxas City Cultural Showcase
Venue: SM City Activity Center
5:00 PM - Food Festival - SM Bacolod Car Park
(Banda Dito, Banda Doon)

November 17 (Saturday) Iloilo Province/City Day
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
4:00 PM - Iloilo Cultural Show
Venue: SM City Bacolod Activity Center

November 18 (Sunday) Bacolod City Day
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Travel Fair/Exhibit - SM Bacolod Activity Center
4:00 PM - Bacolod City Cultural Presentation
5:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies
- Food Festival

Thank you for this one Eric.At least for us who is not available for this grand event will have a know-how on what's going on with WVTA.

[jaywalker]

http://www.negrosdaily.com/files/nov1407h1.jpg
FLANKED BY FESTIVAL QUEENS. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia and Councilor Homer Q. Bais (5th & 6th from left), Committee Chair on Tourism, with the Festival Queens for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly. From left: Helen Grace Garbo Gonzales (Sinadya sa Halaran, Capiz); Cara Mila Jane Sollano (Dinagyang, Iloilo City); Christy Joy Camohoy (Paraw Regatta, Iloilo); Christer Marie Taclobos (Lin-ay Sg Negros); Rosario Anne S. Sales (MassKara Festival); Queenie Pearl Mangilin (Ati-atihan, Aklan); Michelle Ann Acuña (Binirayan, Antique) and Jea dela Gente Ferrer (Manggahan, Guimaras).*


Battle of Queens at the WV Tourism Assembly
Eight reigning beauty queens from the provincial culturual festivals are vying for the WV Tourism crown, one of the highlights of the weeklong WV Regional Assembly. Beauteous candidates are: Iloilo Paraw Regatta Queen Cristy Joy Camohoy, Bacolod's Masskara Queen Rosario Ann Sales, Iloilo City's Dinagyang Queen Cara Jeanne Sullano; Capiz' Sinadya sa Halaran queen Helen Grace Gonzales, Manggahan Festival Queen of Guimaras Jea Ferrer, Aklan's Ati-atihan titlist Michelle Martha Braun, Michelle Ann Acuna of Antique's Binirayan, and Christer Marie Taclobos - Linay sang Negros. Most of them have participated in national beauty tilts.

Last year's Tourism queen was Nicole Puentevella of Bacolod City, will relinquish her crown to her successor in tomorrow's pageant. Regional Director Edwin Trompeta of the Department of Tourism said, this is most unique beauty pageant because the candidates are all title holders in their respective provinces, showcasing the history and cultural heritage of the region. Prizes at stake: P50,000.00 for WV Tourism crown; P30,000.00 first runner up, and P20,000.00 - third runner up, plus special awards and gift packages. Talent competition tonight at SM activity center, while the pageant night is Thurs day, November 15 at the Capitol Steps Guest of haonor is Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab of the Department of Tourism.* (EBC & CNC)

[Bo B]

cafe mauro nga 35 a cup? jesus christ. thats dirt cheap! its good that mauro has alread reached kabankalan. one of the worlds best coffee, i must say.

for now naka 3 cups na ko coffee diri sa office. namit sang belnd sang cappucino diri sa office. ahihihi

Do you have to use His name in the wrong way?

[jaywalker]

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).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2077.jpg?t=1194858444
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2076.jpg?t=1194858464


Sorry Taz,only Suv111 and some forumers who is presently in Bacolod can answer you.

I'm guessing this could be somewhere near to Abboy's place.

[JEFFjr_25]

Migo Jay, SUV111 mentioned in the previous post that this is in the same area as that u/c lighthouse park/hotel. So this is just beside the bowling alley of Goldenfields. I saw the site u/c also when I was there July 2007. The site is visible(that is, if youre on the right window also hehehe) upon take-off/landing from/at the old Bacolod airport.:)

[JuIcYdUdE22]

I'm guessing this could be somewhere near to Abboy's place.[/QUOTE]

oist, tyakto na dira na sa atubang guid sang plaza sang goldenfield,
(pugad sang talaba nga galupad2x) wahehehehehe. mayo na para d na pagtambayan sang mga payterflies. wahahahahaha

[JEFFjr_25]

I'm guessing this could be somewhere near to Abboy's place.

oist, tyakto na dira na sa atubang guid sang plaza sang goldenfield,
(pugad sang talaba nga galupad2x) wahehehehehe. mayo na para d na pagtambayan sang mga payterflies. wahahahahaha[/QUOTE]

Exactly. Bring back Goldenfields' past glory days.:)

[wildmusic!]

^^ meg, from the pics, isa lang na sya ka structure or damo pa na sila ipatindog dira? daku man ila area dira sa goldenfields? :)

[ngprofflorida]

Negros Occidental Governor Joseph Marañon was acknowledged as Western Visayas Tourism Lifetime Awardee.It was presented to him by the Department of Tourism through the regional screening committee.He was awarded because of his determination and striving hard to make Negros become one of the premier Province in the country.

Through his untiring efforts to make Negros one of the hot spot for tourism in the country by developing world class resorts such as Mambucal spring resort, Buenos Aires mountain resorts and many more!


Also by encouraging local and foreign investor to take part of developing Negros natural beauty which indeed a PARADISE!
The criteria for the award must have contribution that should have a significant impact and bring about long term positive benefits to the tourism industry.

The awarding ceremony was held at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City on Nov.14.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/2017277204_e664b0c4f8_m.jpg


COURTESY OF NEGROS ISLAND ONLINE BY SASSIEBOY:):):cheers::cheers:

[wildmusic!]

Negros Occidental Governor Joseph Marañon was acknowledged as Western Visayas Tourism Lifetime Awardee.It was presented to him by the Department of Tourism through the regional screening committee.He was awarded because of his determination and striving hard to make Negros become one of the premier Province in the country.

Through his untiring efforts to make Negros one of the hot spot for tourism in the country by developing world class resorts such as Mambucal spring resort, Buenos Aires mountain resorts and many more!


Also by encouraging local and foreign investor to take part of developing Negros natural beauty which indeed a PARADISE!
The criteria for the award must have contribution that should have a significant impact and bring about long term positive benefits to the tourism industry.

The awarding ceremony was held at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City on Nov.14.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/ngprofflorida/2017277204_e664b0c4f8_m.jpg


COURTESY OF NEGROS ISLAND ONLINE BY SASSIEBOY:):):cheers::cheers:

ayos! Congratulations to Gov. Marañon! :cheers: I hope Negros will see more governors like him in the future for continued progress. ;)

[^TumandoK]

America Bacolod concert
to help environment drive

The conservation efforts of the Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Inc. will be benefited by the concert of legendary rock band America at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum , in Bacolod City 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, a press release form the foundation said yesterday.

Part of the concert proceeds will be intended for the work to protect and conserve the Negros environment, especially the rare and endangered animals in its Biodiversity Conservation Center at the Provincial Lagoon in Bacolod .

The best known songs of the band -- A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway and Tin Man – and many more are all included in the line-up for the Bacolod concert, the press release said.

Tickets priced at P300, P1,000, P1,500, P2,000 and P2,500 are available at the NFEFI office at the Capitol Lagoon, ABS-CBN TV4, Luxur Place Hotel, 21 Restaurant, SkyCable, People's Village, All Cafe Bobs and Pastry Outlets, RJFM 100, Drugmen of Negros, CFM, PIChe-NOC, St. La Salle Coliseum, SM City Bacolod, Rotary Council of Presidents, Joy Ads, Shakey's in Dumaguete City , and Aris Cafe in Iloilo , the press release added.* visayandailystar.com

[SugarFreak]

jay, in the past did Bacolod was able to get this title? And, is Bacolod still the cleanest and greenest city? thanks! :)

On the Regional Level,Bacolod was choosen as the Most Child-Friendly City in 2006 while the Cleanest and Greenest Title for the Highly Urbanized Cities,Bacolod was inducted to the Hall of Fame for winning the title for several years.
Bacolod has already been inducted into the “Clean and Green Hall of Fame” after being cited by the national government as the country’s cleanest and greenest highly urbanized city in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2002… year 2005, Bacolod was chosen as the most competitive city in the midsize category by the Asian Institute of Management, while the city government was awarded the Apolinario Mabini Award for the “Local Government Unit of the Year” by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled because of its disabled-friendly services and projects... The city has also been hailed as one of the most livable cities in the country, boasting of a low crime incidence rate and a very high crime solution rate of 97%. ..the other numerous national awards won by the city : the ANVIL National Awards - for the One-Stop-Shop for business permit processing system, INSUMIX Program, supplemental feeding for school children

[habagatcentral1]

Ey, I'm in Bacolod right now. Kon sin-o gusto magmeet bwas sa parada, just fire us a PM. Anyway, I was stunned when I asked some people here. Waay sanda kabalo nga may parada bwas sa ciudad. But anyway, I'll be posting some pictures in a while. :)

[habagatcentral1]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2767.jpg
The Bandstand, Bacolod City Plaza

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2789.jpg
The Capitolio of Negros Occidental

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2792.jpg
My favorite street in BCD: Lacson St.


I'll be posting more pictures of Bacolod and of the WVTA sometime tomorrow or next week. :okay:

[blueguy]

^^ After my morning jog...i buy coffee at Dunkin

[Xeltran]

AT USLS
1 st WV culinary arts
school to open
BY NIDA BUENAFE
The first culinary arts' school in Western Visayas will open at the University of St. La Salle with two well-known Ilonggo chefs, Richard Ynayan and Pancho Bringas, supervising the training of the students.

The Institute for Culinary Arts DelaSalle is committed to train world-class chefs, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs in the culinary arts.

The program includes hands-on training in fundamental culinary arts' techniques using state-of-the-art kitchen facilities recently installed in rooms of the ICA building at USLS.

The students will also study the fundamentals of classic and contemporary cuisine with the integration of Philippine flavors and approaches, Ynayan said.

He added that aside from the food preparation, presentation and appreciation, ICA students will also be trained on table etiquette. They will also be given versatile exposure to a variety of workplaces – world class hotels, professional settings, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants, catering business, and bakeshop management.

The ICA DelaSalle is our alternative to much expensive culinary arts schools in Manila , Ynayan said.

The one-year certificate program in culinary arts is an 800-hour course that includes lectures and 300 hours externship experience in various workplaces.

In preparation for the opening of the ICA DelaSalle, USLS invested P12 million for the construction of the ICA building and the installation of state-of-the art kitchens designed after the kitchens of culinary institutions in New York and California

...timing gid kay food ang topic last time..hehe :cheers:

Regarding the post...
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/836/icabannerbw6.jpg

Institute of Culinary Arts – De La Salle

The University of St. La Salle will hold the blessing and inauguration of its new Hospitality Management Building on November 16, 2007. At the same time, USLS will also launch the Institute of Culinary Arts ( ICA) – De La Salle which will be offer its courses at the new the state – of – the art kitchen facilities located in the 3rd floor of the HM building. It will be the first of its kind in Western Visayas.

By January 2008, the one – year Certificate Course will be offered by ICA. The Course consists of 800 hours of lectures and hands-on training, and will include 200 hours of varying work experiences in hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships.

The six modules will be taught by two internationally trained chefs --- Chef Richard Ynayan ( Institute of Culinary Education, New York) and Chef Richard Bringas ( Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Canada). Both chefs have consultancies with reputable restaurants and culinary institutes.


Yeah, actually, buwas na ni siya i-launch. Very nice ang Institute actually. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ I like the bandstand pic. Superb. :)

[blueguy]

Regarding the post...
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/836/icabannerbw6.jpg

Institute of Culinary Arts – De La Salle

The University of St. La Salle will hold the blessing and inauguration of its new Hospitality Management Building on November 16, 2007. At the same time, USLS will also launch the Institute of Culinary Arts ( ICA) – De La Salle which will be offer its courses at the new the state – of – the art kitchen facilities located in the 3rd floor of the HM building. It will be the first of its kind in Western Visayas.

By January 2008, the one – year Certificate Course will be offered by ICA. The Course consists of 800 hours of lectures and hands-on training, and will include 200 hours of varying work experiences in hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships.

The six modules will be taught by two internationally trained chefs --- Chef Richard Ynayan ( Institute of Culinary Education, New York) and Chef Richard Bringas ( Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Canada). Both chefs have consultancies with reputable restaurants and culinary institutes.


Yeah, actually, buwas na ni siya i-launch. Very nice ang Institute actually. :)

How much be ang tuition?

Ini pwede ayhan? Chilli Chicken wings Adobo

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/10.jpg

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Rapsa! kaya lang parang steamed ang mga chicken wings. Sana medyo roasted. :)

[blueguy]

^^ Sarsa na lang na...kahang!!!

[jaywalker]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/November/15/pix/gordon.jpg
Andy Alvarez photo

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia greets Senator Richard Gordon, right, as Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab looks on*

[jaywalker]

Migo Jay, SUV111 mentioned in the previous post that this is in the same area as that u/c lighthouse park/hotel. So this is just beside the bowling alley of Goldenfields. I saw the site u/c also when I was there July 2007. The site is visible(that is, if youre on the right window also hehehe) upon take-off/landing from/at the old Bacolod airport.:)

I'm guessing this could be somewhere near to Abboy's place.

oist, tyakto na dira na sa atubang guid sang plaza sang goldenfield,
(pugad sang talaba nga galupad2x) wahehehehehe. mayo na para d na pagtambayan sang mga payterflies. wahahahahaha[/QUOTE]

oist, tyakto na dira na sa atubang guid sang plaza sang goldenfield,
(pugad sang talaba nga galupad2x) wahehehehehe. mayo na para d na pagtambayan sang mga payterflies. wahahahahaha

Exactly. Bring back Goldenfields' past glory days.:)[/QUOTE]

Salamat sa back-up mga Migo.I thought i was further back kay there's still a huge vacant lot waiting to be developed.
Taz hopefully it answers your question.

Ey, I'm in Bacolod right now. Kon sin-o gusto magmeet bwas sa parada, just fire us a PM. Anyway, I was stunned when I asked some people here. Waay sanda kabalo nga may parada bwas sa ciudad. But anyway, I'll be posting some pictures in a while. :)

Not surprising.There's really a lack of media advertising campaign.Even when it was first held in IloIlo,news doesn't spread much in Bacolod not even in some Baranggays.Plus the recent election,people in Bacolod was been very busy since the Masskara Festival.November was not a good timing for WVTA.

[jaywalker]

Car shows slated at mall
A grand showcase of cars will be held by Hyundai today until Nov. 21 at the Southwing Atrium, and by Isuzu Nov. 19-25 at Northwing Atrium of SM City in Bacolod , a press release from events organizers said.

The Killerbee and PLDT myDSL Speed Circuit event, meanwhile, will be held Saturday 3 p.m. at the Southwing RDU of the mall.

The car drifting will feature one of FHM's 100 sexiest women, Nancy Castiglione, with PLDT myDSL charming crew, Hip Hop party pride DJ Kimosave and emcee Picaso, the press release said.

The first-ever car drifting in Bacolod will be participated in by champion drifters of DMF Drift. A Car Audio Soundoff party will be simultaneously held at Sueño at the Southwing Fiesta Strip of the mall, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Thursday, November 15, 2007
Globe sets up shop at SM City-Bacolod

Globe has opened its second business center in Bacolod to better serve the needs of subscribers in this area. The Globe Business Center is strategically located at the ground floor of SM City Bacolod.

The center accepts inquiry on Globe's newest products and services as well as bill payments for Globe mobile and landline services, offers sales and after sales assistance to new and existing subscribers, and sells Globe prepaid call cards and prepaid SIM packs. The center is open from 10 am to 9 pm, Mondays to Sundays.

The store's inauguration was graced by Bacolod City Congressman Monico Puentevella, Vice Governor Isidro Zayco, Mayor Bing Leonardia, Globe Wireless Sales and Distribution Head Bernie Llamzon, and Globe Vismin Regional Business head Vince Ong.

[jaywalker]

Investment opportunities in tourism zones bared

Investment opportunities in tourism economic zones were presented by an official of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority at the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly at the Business Inn in Bacolod City yesterday.

Emmanuel Cortero, head of the PEZA Ecozone Development Department, said areas of investments can be in tourism ecozone, medical tourism ecozone and retirement ecozone.

Cortero said before PEZA can approve an application for an ecozone, a developer or operator must have an endorsement from the Deparment of Tourism (for tourism ecozone), DOT and Department of Health (for medical tourism zone) and Philippine Retirement Authority, (for retirement ecozone).

Under the Republic Act 7916, a tourism development zone/ tourism estate is a tract of land suitable for development into an integrated resort complex, with prescribed carrying capacities of tourist facilities and activities, such as sports and recreation centers, accommodations, convention and cultural facilities, food and beverage outlets, commercial establishments and other special interest and attraction activities/ establishments.

Primary fiscal incentive for tourism ecozone developers/operators is a four-year Income Tax Holiday, and those located in less developed areas will be granted a six-year ITH.

Under PEZA Resolution 06-512, medical tourism is defined as the travel to the Philippines for the purpose of availing quality but affordable healthcare services or treatment of illnesses and health problems in order to maintain one's health and well-being.

A medical tourism special economic zone is a selected area which is highly developed or which has the potential to be developed into a Medical Tourism Park/Center planned and designed in accordance with the DOT and DOH standards, the PEZA resolution said.

A medical tourism ecozone developer is granted a four-year ITH on income solely derived from servicing foreign patients, it added.

Meanwhile, PEZA Resolution 06-513 states that a retirement ecozone is an estate which is highly developed or which has the potential to be developed into a Retirement Ecozone Park / Center planned and designed in accordance with the accreditation standards of the PRA.

The developer/operator of a proposed and partially developed retirement ecozone park/center is entitled to pay a special five percent tax on gross income, in lieu of all national and local taxes, except real property tax on land.*NLG

[jaywalker]

Negros Occidental Governor Joseph Marañon was acknowledged as Western Visayas Tourism Lifetime Awardee.It was presented to him by the Department of Tourism through the regional screening committee.He was awarded because of his determination and striving hard to make Negros become one of the premier Province in the country.

Through his untiring efforts to make Negros one of the hot spot for tourism in the country by developing world class resorts such as Mambucal spring resort, Buenos Aires mountain resorts and many more!


Also by encouraging local and foreign investor to take part of developing Negros natural beauty which indeed a PARADISE!
The criteria for the award must have contribution that should have a significant impact and bring about long term positive benefits to the tourism industry.

The awarding ceremony was held at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City on Nov.14.
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COURTESY OF NEGROS ISLAND ONLINE BY SASSIEBOY:):):cheers::cheers:

Congratulations to our hardworking Governor.He truly deserves this award.:applause:

[^TumandoK]

Ey, I'm in Bacolod right now. Kon sin-o gusto magmeet bwas sa parada, just fire us a PM. Anyway, I was stunned when I asked some people here. Waay sanda kabalo nga may parada bwas sa ciudad. But anyway, I'll be posting some pictures in a while. :)



Kay bisan sa schedule nga gin hatag nila kay eric wala man parade of festivals, basi nalipatan lang...:ohno:

[^TumandoK]

Open na gali ang Gerry's Grill

[jaywalker]

Taz sang san-o nag open?:)

[jaywalker]

Gordon Lauds Bantay Banwa Initiative

Senator Richard Gordon yesterday lauded the initiative of "Bantay Banwa", a group composed of Bacolod businessmen for their efforts in helping solve the city's traffic problem.

Citing Bantay Banwa's slogan "Stop Complaining, Do Something", Gordon said "This will not only solve the traffic problem, it will also solve our attitude problem."

Sen. Gordon and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia graced the ceremonial turn-over of the International Traffic Signs donated by Bantay Banwa. A total of 77 traffic signs will be placed along Lacson Street to Bangga Pepsi, in Brgy. Bata. Each sign costs more than P6,000.

According to Bantay Banwa Chairperson Fred Zayco, this is only an initial turn-over, for the group will provide more traffic signs to cover the main thoroughfares in Bacolod.

Also present during the ceremonies were Councilor Wilson C. Gamboa, Jr., Executive Assistant Vicente Petierre and members of Bantay Banwa.*

[jaywalker]

Breaking news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss Masskara 2007, Rossane Sales,won the Miss WVTA 2007.:applause:

[ngprofflorida]

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Bacolod City, Philippines Friday, November 16, 2007




MassKara Queen WV winner
BY PATRICK PANGILINAN
Everything was there. The confidence in the way her lips moved in a smile, the sensuous sway of her hips, the elegance in her long strides, the wisdom in her thoughts – and then, the crown.

Bacolod 's MassKara Queen Rosario Anne Sales savored yet another winning moment last night when the Miss Western Visayas Tourism silver crown was placed on her head and cheering fans chanted her name.

“I'm proud to have represented Bacolod City ,” Sales said last night at the Multi-Purpose Center while photographers and fans took snapshots.

Aside from the crown and the scepter, Sales took home P50,000, a trophy and corporate packages.

Iloilo 's Paraw Regatta Queen, Christy Joy Camohoy, was first runner up, while Lin-ay sang Negros Christer Mari Taclobos took the third place.

Camohoy, who was also named Miss Negros Navigation and Best in Evening Gown, received P20,000, and a trophy while Taclobos brought home P10,000 and a trophy and the Best in Festival Costume award.

“Maybe it was my complexion and my answers,” Camohoy said when asked what made her stand out.

Taclobos, on the other hand, said it was God's help and her perseverance that boosted her bid for the title.

Perhaps owing to the fact that the pageant was held in her home city, Sales drew applause from most of the 3,000 strong audience, as she received most of the major and minor awards earlier in the two and a half hour show directed by communications professor and dance instructor Rene Hinojales.

And the board of judges gave their approval and applause, too, especially when she replied to the question, “Where do you think entrepreneurial tourism should start, and why?”

“Entrepreneurial tourism starts in every one of us… We are very gifted. It's up to us to maximize our potentials and embark in endeavors. It's up to us to be the best,” Sales said, finishing her answer even when the time was up.

Sales said that ordinary citizens, particularly in Bacolod – where there are many resorts, hotels, transportation, and communication – could start enterprise initiatives that could have an impact on the city's tourism.

The 20-year-old Nursing major at the University of St. La Salle was also adjudged as Best in Public Speaking, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, Miss Pepsi, Miss SuperFerry, and Miss Placenta.

The contest's judges were Joey Higgins of the Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation, Ruby Plagata of the regional presidential management staff, Jose Manuel Mapa of the Negros Navigation, consultant Nilo Agustin of the Subic Metropolitan Authority, and Miss Philippines Centennial Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa.

The show was directed by Rene Hinojales.*PP

[ngprofflorida]

ICT Seminar Opens
The 2-day Information-Communication Technology (ICT) seminar kicks off today at the Grand Regal Hotel, Bacolod City. Hosted by the ICT and Information Technology Schools.Network (ITS. NET) chaired by Counc. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, the seminar offers opportunity to wider exposure in the field of information technology.

Bacolod is now a hub of information technology considering that several business product outsourcing (BPOs) or call centers have opened in Bacolod.
Pre-empting this workshop are various training programs of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The finishing course for call center agents, and finishing course for medical transcriptions, which have wide employment opportunities.

IT qualifiers have huge demand all over the globe according to Sigue, therefore Negrenses and Bacoleños must grab this opportunity.* (EBColnmo)

[wildmusic!]

Open na gali ang Gerry's Grill

i hope sa mga friends naton diri may maka share pics sg interior...:):eat:

[^TumandoK]

DOTC: New airport to
open in December
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The P4.3 billion New Bacolod-Silay Airport is expected to begin operations by Christmas, a Department of Transportation and Communication official, said yesterday.

And the old airport in Bacolod City is scheduled to be shut down the day after the opening of the new airport, Director Edgar Mangalili, head of the DOTC airport special projects, said yesterday.

However, the opening date will depend on the availability of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the inauguration, Mangalili informed Gov. Joseph Marañon.

The new airport in Silay City , originally scheduled for opening on Nov. 28, has a runway length of 2,000 meters and will be able to accommodate Airbus 330 planes that carry more than 300 passengers.

The Bacolod airport has a capacity for Airbus 320 flights with passengers of 140 to 160.

The 500 meter runway extension sought by Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella will begin at a later date, he said.

The new airport of international standards was originally planned to cater to domestic flights and it is up to the Air Transportation Office and the Civil Aeronautics Board to allow it to open up to international flights, Mangalili said.

Flight tests at the new airport have been completed and one of the requirements for its opening is the international publication of all of the data about the new airport, including location and coordinates, he said.

This is still being undertaken by the ATO, he said.

A Central Negros Electric Cooperative sub-station also needs to be put up to cater to the power needs at the airport.

Meanwhile, the widening and concreting of the McKinley Road in Silay that leads to the new airport is only 23 percent done as work on it is being hampered by rains, he said.

It is expected to be completed in February, and part of its budget covers street lighting, he said.

Even if the road work is not completed by the opening date of the airport, it is passable, Mangalili said.

The work on the road will cost P100 million that is awaiting approval by the National Economic Development Authority, although an internal agreement for its okay has already been made, he said.

Mangalili, said the improvement of the McKinley road was originally expected to be undertaken by the Silay local government unit but it was not carried out by the LGU, perhaps due to lack of funds.

Meanwhile, the extension of the Bacolod circumferential road to the Silay airport as sought by Puentevella is expected to be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways starting next year, Mangalili said.

The 10 kilometer extension is expected to be funded by the Korean Export Import Bank, he added.

Gov. Joseph Marañon said he has no objection to the new airport opening in December, in fact he said it should have opened earlier.

The site of the new airport is nice, all airports now are located out of the city, he said.

He said he will discuss with concerned officials the setting up of affordable transportation for those using the Silay airport, such as the setting up of shuttle buses.*CPG visayandailystar.com

[^TumandoK]

Master plan set: Monico
BY NIDA BUENAFE

Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella yesterday admitted that the master plan for a flood control system that he lobbied for approval in Malacañang will not be realized without cooperation between his office and City Hall.

He said the congressional office is legislative in nature and he does not have the police power to demolish houses, neither has he any relocation site of his own to offer to residents of illegal structures blocking the city's major waterways.

Puentevella said, he presented the problem to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo December last year and formally sent a letter to the DPWH on Jan. 3, 2007 but a reply dated October 22 was received by his office only on November 6.

The congressman said he requested for P10 million but the President only approved P6 million.

The DPWH feasibility study on the flood control master plan which can take three to four months will start next month.

Once the Department of Public Works and Highways starts implementing the approved master plan, Puentevella said all illegal structures will be demolished and only the city government has the police power to implement this.

During the press conference of members of the Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance, they blamed the “culture of passing the buck and blame-shifting between local government officials and the national agencies” for the city's flood problem.

In a Manifesto, the BAHA group said the worsening plight of those affected by floods seems to be the last among the priorities of the city officials and national agencies.

Earlier, Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the city government had acted on the problem starting two months ago without calling the attention of the media to it.

Upon the request of the mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod also passed a resolution declaring as nuisance all structures along rivers and creeks in the city that will allow the Flood Control Coordinating Action Team to demolish them without any court action.*NAB visayandailystar.com

[^TumandoK]

i hope sa mga friends naton diri may maka share pics sg interior...:):eat:


Gani man, kay naglabay ako to kagina NOW GRILLING na.. basi si toto SUV11 may ara latest pics.. lols

[^TumandoK]

‘Stop opening of market,
terminal at reclamation'

A resolution urging the Mayor to temporarily suspend the implementation of an ordinance establishing the vendors plaza and jeepney terminal at the Reclamation Area in Bacolod City was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

Councilor Alex Paglumotan, who authored the resolution, said he is requesting Mayor Evelio Leonardia to suspend the implementation of City Ordinance No. 286, Series of 2001, until further study by the City Planning and Development Office since this has been closed temporarily and has not been utilized for public use.

An earlier resolution urging the CPDO to conduct a technical study and make an evaluation on the future potential use of the Vendors Plaza and Transport Terminal was also passed by the SP.

The resolution was authored by Paglumotan and Councilors Celia Flor and Dindo Ramos.*CGS visayandailystar.com

hays proyekto nga wala napuslan...

[wildmusic!]

Gani man, kay naglabay ako to kagina NOW GRILLING na.. basi si toto SUV11 may ara latest pics.. lols

yups hehe.. meg SUV, kami nga ari sa malayo, yari na naman ga salig sa mga photos mo..:D

[wildmusic!]

‘Stop opening of market,
terminal at reclamation'

A resolution urging the Mayor to temporarily suspend the implementation of an ordinance establishing the vendors plaza and jeepney terminal at the Reclamation Area in Bacolod City was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

Councilor Alex Paglumotan, who authored the resolution, said he is requesting Mayor Evelio Leonardia to suspend the implementation of City Ordinance No. 286, Series of 2001, until further study by the City Planning and Development Office since this has been closed temporarily and has not been utilized for public use.

An earlier resolution urging the CPDO to conduct a technical study and make an evaluation on the future potential use of the Vendors Plaza and Transport Terminal was also passed by the SP.

The resolution was authored by Paglumotan and Councilors Celia Flor and Dindo Ramos.*CGS visayandailystar.com

hays proyekto nga wala napuslan...

awwww...:bash:

[JEFFjr_25]

yups hehe.. meg SUV, kami nga ari sa malayo, yari na naman ga salig sa mga photos mo..:D

Lets pray for SUV111's exams mga dudes and babes. I guess he's now in Cebu. So most likely, we'll be a bit of a drought for now of the latest pictures in Bacolod/Negros Occ.:)

[SugarFreak]

AT USLS 1 st WV culinary arts school to open

The first culinary arts' school in Western Visayas will open at the University of St. La Salle with two well-known Ilonggo chefs, Richard Ynayan and Pancho Bringas, supervising the training of the students.

The Institute for Culinary Arts DelaSalle is committed to train world-class chefs, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs in the culinary arts.

The program includes hands-on training in fundamental culinary arts' techniques using state-of-the-art kitchen facilities recently installed in rooms of the ICA building at USLS.

The students will also study the fundamentals of classic and contemporary cuisine with the integration of Philippine flavors and approaches, Ynayan said.

He added that aside from the food preparation, presentation and appreciation, ICA students will also be trained on table etiquette. They will also be given versatile exposure to a variety of workplaces – world class hotels, professional settings, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants, catering business, and bakeshop management.

The ICA DelaSalle is our alternative to much expensive culinary arts schools in Manila , Ynayan said. The one-year certificate program in culinary arts is an 800-hour course that includes lectures and 300 hours externship experience in various workplaces.

In preparation for the opening of the ICA DelaSalle, USLS invested P12 million for the construction of the ICA building and the installation of state-of-the art kitchens designed after the kitchens of culinary institutions in New York and California

...timing gid kay food ang topic last time..hehe :cheers:
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Institute of Culinary Arts – De La Salle

The University of St. La Salle will hold the blessing and inauguration of its new Hospitality Management Building on November 16, 2007. At the same time, USLS will also launch the Institute of Culinary Arts ( ICA) – De La Salle which will be offer its courses at the new the state – of – the art kitchen facilities located in the 3rd floor of the HM building. It will be the first of its kind in Western Visayas.

By January 2008, the one – year Certificate Course will be offered by ICA. The Course consists of 800 hours of lectures and hands-on training, and will include 200 hours of varying work experiences in hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships.

The six modules will be taught by two internationally trained chefs --- Chef Richard Ynayan ( Institute of Culinary Education, New York) and Chef Richard Bringas ( Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Canada). Both chefs have consultancies with reputable restaurants and culinary institutes.


Yeah, actually, buwas na ni siya i-launch. Very nice ang Institute actually. :)


yesterday, the USLS was officially launch its Institute of Culinary Arts its latest offering to the people of Bacolod and Negros Occidental... this is an innovation that will surely attract not only high school graduates but even those who already have acquired colleges degrees and would like to gain more skills that could insure well-paying employment here and abroad... the main course takes about a year but shorter courses will be offered as well...
a preview of the new institute early this week and it is indeed impressive with its gleaming state-of-the-art kitchen facilities and the presence of two very capable chefs who have trained extensively in the top culinary schools abroad... for those interested the course is a bit pricey but if they plan to find interesting jobs as chefs of big hotels and luxury cruise ships this can open big possibilities for them

[SUV111]

Lets pray for SUV111's exams mga dudes and babes. I guess he's now in Cebu. So most likely, we'll be a bit of a drought for now of the latest pictures in Bacolod/Negros Occ.:)

Hey buddy!!!! thank you. I'm now back and i bit tired. still lacking sleep :) Hows everyone?...i will try to take pictures this weekend. sorry ha, medyo depressed lang...Never expected the exam will be that hard. But good thing i wasnt the only one complaining. :) hehehhe :)

[SugarFreak]

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Bacolod City, Philippines Friday, November 16, 2007

MassKara Queen WV winner
BY PATRICK PANGILINAN
Everything was there. The confidence in the way her lips moved in a smile, the sensuous sway of her hips, the elegance in her long strides, the wisdom in her thoughts – and then, the crown.

Bacolod 's MassKara Queen Rosario Anne Sales savored yet another winning moment last night when the Miss Western Visayas Tourism silver crown was placed on her head and cheering fans chanted her name.

“I'm proud to have represented Bacolod City ,” Sales said last night at the Multi-Purpose Center while photographers and fans took snapshots.

Aside from the crown and the scepter, Sales took home P50,000, a trophy and corporate packages. Iloilo 's Paraw Regatta Queen, Christy Joy Camohoy, was first runner up, while Lin-ay sang Negros Christer Mari Taclobos took the third place.

Camohoy, who was also named Miss Negros Navigation and Best in Evening Gown, received P20,000, and a trophy while Taclobos brought home P10,000 and a trophy and the Best in Festival Costume award. “Maybe it was my complexion and my answers,” Camohoy said when asked what made her stand out.

Taclobos, on the other hand, said it was God's help and her perseverance that boosted her bid for the title. Perhaps owing to the fact that the pageant was held in her home city, Sales drew applause from most of the 3,000 strong audience, as she received most of the major and minor awards earlier in the two and a half hour show directed by communications professor and dance instructor Rene Hinojales.

And the board of judges gave their approval and applause, too, especially when she replied to the question, “Where do you think entrepreneurial tourism should start, and why?”

“Entrepreneurial tourism starts in every one of us… We are very gifted. It's up to us to maximize our potentials and embark in endeavors. It's up to us to be the best,” Sales said, finishing her answer even when the time was up.

Sales said that ordinary citizens, particularly in Bacolod – where there are many resorts, hotels, transportation, and communication – could start enterprise initiatives that could have an impact on the city's tourism.

The 20-year-old Nursing major at the University of St. La Salle was also adjudged as Best in Public Speaking, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, Miss Pepsi, Miss SuperFerry, and Miss Placenta.

The contest's judges were Joey Higgins of the Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation, Ruby Plagata of the regional presidential management staff, Jose Manuel Mapa of the Negros Navigation, consultant Nilo Agustin of the Subic Metropolitan Authority, and Miss Philippines Centennial Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa. The show was directed by Rene Hinojales.*PP

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MS WV TOURISM QUEEN. MassKara Queen 2007 Rosanne Sales (center) is the newly-crowned Miss Western Visayas Tourism Queen during the pageant night at the NOMPAC gymnasium yesterday. Sales grabbed most of the special awards including Best in Costume Design, Miss SuperFerry, Miss Pepsi, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, Miss Placenta, Best Speaker, and Best in Gown Design. Holding the crown are 2006 Miss WV Tourism queen Jan Nicole Puentevella and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia...congrats,,,bacolod man gyapun ang queen

Hey buddy!!!! thank you. I'm now back and i bit tired. still lacking sleep :) Hows everyone?...i will try to take pictures this weekend. sorry ha, medyo depressed lang...Never expected the exam will be that hard. But good thing i wasnt the only one complaining. :) hehehhe :)

pahuway ka lang anay meg kami lang di bahala ah...wala man cguro plano ang mga terrorists nga magbomba saton dri

[SUV111]

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MS WV TOURISM QUEEN. MassKara Queen 2007 Rosanne Sales (center) is the newly-crowned Miss Western Visayas Tourism Queen during the pageant night at the NOMPAC gymnasium yesterday. Sales grabbed most of the special awards including Best in Costume Design, Miss SuperFerry, Miss Pepsi, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Photogenic, Miss Placenta, Best Speaker, and Best in Gown Design. Holding the crown are 2006 Miss WV Tourism queen Jan Nicole Puentevella and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia...congrats,,,bacolod man gyapun ang queen



pahuway ka lang anay meg kami lang di bahala ah...wala man cguro plano ang mga terrorists nga magbomba saton dri

Thank you. :)

[neomind]

Ms. Tourism Pageant Night (November 15, 2007)...

Woohooo.. Go Rosario Anne Sales.. Congrats. hehe

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Nicole Puentevella (Last Year's Ms. Tourism)

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2nd Runner Up

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1st Runner Up

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Ms. Rosario Anne Sales
2007 Ms. Tourism

[ngprofflorida]

Hey buddy!!!! thank you. I'm now back and i bit tired. still lacking sleep :) Hows everyone?...i will try to take pictures this weekend. sorry ha, medyo depressed lang...Never expected the exam will be that hard. But good thing i wasnt the only one complaining. :) hehehhe :)

meg I will include you in my prayer, kaya mo yan.

Damo man gid guwapa sa Bacolod Gali ah.... Bacolod man gihapon gin pakyaw na ang 2 years.

[JEFFjr_25]

Hey buddy!!!! thank you. I'm now back and i bit tired. still lacking sleep :) Hows everyone?...i will try to take pictures this weekend. sorry ha, medyo depressed lang...Never expected the exam will be that hard. But good thing i wasnt the only one complaining. :) hehehhe :)

You finished the exams in high colors, thats what is all about. Hurdling the exams is already a great feat. Keep it up. We're with you , always!:cheers:

[SugarFreak]

^^wow thank you Neomind,,,ang Panaad queen 2nd runner up lang ba,,,sang last year 1st runner up ,,,hindi bali negrenses man gyapon nagdaog

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.*

this is a construction of bigger, modern jail in Negros in the offing…the new jail will be constructed in Abuanan, Bago City on a lot that was earlier purchased by the provincial government for that purpose…guv Maranon said they will pursue their plans of converting the old provincial jail site into a business area. ..so far, the area has been cleared of squatting families and the only remaining obstacle is National Food Authority building

[SUV111]

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these are the only pictures i can share as of the moment...they are located inside SM city Bldg B.

[SUV111]

Ms. Tourism Pageant Night (November 15, 2007)...

Woohooo.. Go Rosario Anne Sales.. Congrats. hehe

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Nicole Puentevella (Last Year's Ms. Tourism)

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Ms. Rosario Anne Sales
2007 Ms. Tourism

why is it that the man holding the box dreesed up like that?...whats the relevance of that costume to the affair?...daw ka pang egyptian sang dating. :) hahahaha!!!!!

anyway, i noticed that the winners look like Ms WVT- ARA MINA, 1st Runner up- Ethel Booba and the 2nd runner up- Saicy Aguila

[JEFFjr_25]

Puro beauty pageant ang WVTA ah.. what i want is the announcement of the opening of NBSA.:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA010.jpg?t=1195211093
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these are the only pictures i can share as of the moment...they are located inside SM city Bldg B.

Naunahan gid ko ba, wahehehe!!! Thanks Smile for the pix! :)
Tani nagkilit-anay ta bisan nga taga-Iloilo ako, indi na bala ayhan ko welcome sa Bacolod? Or maybe some of our SSC Bacolod forumers?

Anyway, we covered the Parade of Festivals from 3PM (from Paglaum to City Plaza) and saw the best of the best of the region. Dep't of Tourism clearly stated that the parade is not a contest but a showcase with some minor awards for best costume, concept, etc.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IMGP2817.jpg
Ti? Friendsters eh! :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IMGP2838.jpg
La Parada. Patilaw pa lang na. More to come tomorrow! :okay:

[jaywalker]

why is it that the man holding the box dreesed up like that?...whats the relevance of that costume to the affair?...daw ka pang egyptian sang dating. :) hahahaha!!!!!

anyway, i noticed that the winners look like Ms WVT- ARA MINA, 1st Runner up- Ethel Booba and the 2nd runner up- Saicy Aguila

I think it was the box of envelopes with questions.Abi ko si Mr. clean kay white ang motif sang ila stage.

Glad your back!Buhay na naman ang thread naton.Thanks for the set of picture and also to Migz Neomind.:)

Bern,thanks for the pics.Sadya gid dira siguro subong.

[SUV111]

Naunahan gid ko ba, wahehehe!!! Thanks Smile for the pix! :)
Tani nagkilit-anay ta bisan nga taga-Iloilo ako, indi na bala ayhan ko welcome sa Bacolod? Or maybe some of our SSC Bacolod forumers?

Anyway, we covered the Parade of Festivals from 3PM (from Paglaum to City Plaza) and saw the best of the best of the region. Dep't of Tourism clearly stated that the parade is not a contest but a showcase with some minor awards for best costume, concept, etc.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IMGP2817.jpg
Ti? Friendsters eh! :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IMGP2838.jpg
La Parada. Patilaw pa lang na. More to come tomorrow! :okay:

Berns, i just arrived from Cebu and i just sneaked out to buy some christmas decors at SM...( i will show you the finish product soon) i was kinda tired. i slept for 4 hours lang tapos medyo daw gin hilanat pa ko but i feel better now. :) Maybe next time...when you visit Bacolod again...just PM me lang ah. I will try my best to welcome you here. :)

[jaywalker]

Friday, November 16, 2007
Dad specifies importance of eco-zone

AS A strategy to feed the hungry through employment and respond to the global tide for ready-to-occupy locations for local and foreign investors, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue highlighted in her message to local industry leaders, local officials, academe and media of the importance of building an economic zone (eco-zone) here in Negros Occidental.

Sigue stressed that eco-zones are not only for foreign investors but its fiscal and non-fiscal incentives are for Filipino investors or locators as well.

Sigue is the main convener of the two-day Provincial Conference and Preparatory Workshop on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which started Thursday and culminates Friday at the Grand Regal Hotel.

Delivering a message on eco-zones, Sigue explained, "The overriding principle governing this conference is the strategy laid down by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza), a government corporation established through legislative enactment known as "The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995."

"This was started by the Ramos administration and fortunately carried through by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. These executive agenda therefore are strengths which we should not miss in Negros," She added.

Already, Sigue said "Bacolod has the Bacolod IT Park, Monfort IT Building, Robinsons Metro Bacolod, San Carlos Economic Zone, Pulupandan Economic Zone, call centers, among others, what we need is to expand some more."

She told participants: "We have no other way but to continue looking for alternative ways and strategies to feed the hungry. We must, however, get all our acts together regardless of which locality we belong and political party we are loyal to. There is a need for all of us to come together, reason where we are going to start, where are we going and how to get there?"

"Customs duty and tariff-free trade of imported goods, preferential tax treatment for operators, lenient migration laws, and other forms of incentives characterized the business climate within the economic zone thus encouraging potential foreign investors and local investors," Sigue also added.
"This can be done," she said.

Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim spoke on "The Philippine Cyber Corridor" during the Thursday's preparatory workshop of the Provincial Conference on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT).

In an interview after his talk, Ibrahim stressed that ICT is not equivalent to call centers per se, saying, "Call Centers are just one component of ICT."

According to Ibrahim, "Today, the term ICT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases," Ibrahim said.

Also, Ibarhim explained, an ICT includes data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as the management and administration of entire systems.

"This is why, ICT involves cartooning, animation, to camera making to management of a camera until we now have digitalized movies," he added.

Ibrahim further said that while ICT is an alternative to agriculture it can be applied and integrated into it, adding, "Like in research, setting up a website and developing internet marketing will be a boost to agriculture if managed this way."

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Sure. :okay: I might go back sometime this month or December. Sadya man ah! Susme kakapoy lang gani magsakay sang jeep pagkatapos sang program.

@Jay. Please inform us kon sa san-o kapuli di. :D

[SUV111]

ay abaw...kadasig kay toto jay a. :) musta na diri?...miss ko gid ang SSc bah. :) i posted some Photos sa cebu thread. :) hehehehe. :) The best na gid ya Cebu...they have the tallest Hotel in the country...40 storeys high na hotel along fuente. :) Nice na gid ya Cebu. :) and then there are lots of new stores in Ayala... haaaay!!!!

[habagatcentral1]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2927.jpg
More to come tomorrow! :okay:
Pero subong, maayong gab-i! Ari ko Gardenville subong. Mapa-Iloilo na ko bwas aga first trip.

[SUV111]

^^ Sure. :okay: I might go back sometime this month or December. Sadya man ah! Susme kakapoy lang gani magsakay sang jeep pagkatapos sang program.

@Jay. Please inform us kon sa san-o kapuli di. :D

kuno man... daw kalawig gid daw sang parade. :) kung wala lang ko gin kapoy siguro naki join man ako sa crowd. :)

[SUV111]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2927.jpg
More to come tomorrow! :okay:
Pero subong, maayong gab-i! Ari ko Gardenville subong. Mapa-Iloilo na ko bwas aga first trip.

ga ano ka da sa gardenville ya?..hahahaha kilala ko man na sang naga pungko?...daw si Mayor man na?.. hahahaha daw kasubo sa iya kay indi pag e retain ang airport. :) hehehehe anyway, Its nice man kay at least...now the City can move forward towards progress...

[SUV111]

daw ka dutay sang talk diri haw?...3 days ako nadula i was expecting na damo na ako na miss na topics. :) siguro busy ang tanan ay :) hmmmmmmmm...

[jaywalker]

^^ Sure. :okay: I might go back sometime this month or December. Sadya man ah! Susme kakapoy lang gani magsakay sang jeep pagkatapos sang program.

@Jay. Please inform us kon sa san-o kapuli di. :D

Unahay sa jeep,hehehe! I will bern,i'll send you a message before i leave here.


Migz Suv111,i like Cebu's view when we were on a ferry going to Bohol.It will have a resemblance to Hong Kong once it will be filled with high rise buildings.I still prefer to live in Bacolod someday.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Basi nagapanumdum lang si mayor Bing sa next move nila to continue with their fight to retain the old Bacolod airport. Galing basi sa pamilit nila kay Pres. Glo, magka tantrums bala. abaw... magkalalay-ag gid na sila.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^ Basi nagapanumdum lang si mayor Bing sa next move nila to continue with their fight to retain the old Bacolod airport. Galing basi sa pamilit nila kay Pres. Glo, magka tantrums bala. abaw... magkalalay-ag gid na sila.:lol:

korekorekorekok!!!!!!!! ay naku!!! why cant they just sit and relax...sell the airport and watch the growth in the city and be proud about it. :) thats all they want...F A M E!!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

korekorekorekok!!!!!!!! ay naku!!! why cant they just sit and relax...sell the airport and watch the growth in the city and be proud about it. :) that all they want...F A M E!!!!!

Pag magka tantrums si tita Glo.. imbes na FAME, ang makwa nila TAMED.:)

[SUV111]

Pag magka tantrums si tita Glo.. imbes na FAME, ang makwa nila TAMED.:)

or S H A M E

[JEFFjr_25]

or S H A M E

a TAMED and LAMED FAME to SHAME. :lol:

[SUV111]

a TAMED and LAMED FAME to SHAME. :lol:

hahahahaha....i will take the pic of Gerry's interior tom. :) i will eat lang didto para indi man kahuluya mag kuha pics...open na ang gerry's kuno haw?

[blueguy]

Baw mayo gid ni si Bernie, lagaw lagaw lang!

[JEFFjr_25]

hahahahaha....i will take the pic of Gerry's interior tom. :) i will eat lang didto para indi man kahuluya mag kuha pics...open na ang gerry's kuno haw?

Order ka Smile sang crispy pata, inihaw na blue marlin, laing, bakareta, sinigang, and iced tea.. if out of the budget, iced tea na lng, ok na ina..:lol: basta ang importante, ang pictures. hahahahahaha..:lol:

[SUV111]

Order ka Smile sang crispy pata, inihaw na blue marlin, laing, bakareta, sinigang, and iced tea.. if out of the budget, iced tea na lng, ok na ina..:lol: basta ang importante, ang pictures. hahahahahaha..:lol:

ako lang bala makaon didto...i love their crispy sisg and their baked mussels. :)
yummy!!!!! pwede na na maka 2 ka rice then lemonade...I'm not allowed to drink beverages with caffeine... :(

[JEFFjr_25]

ako naman yah Smile, daw pirmi lang caffeinated drinks..hehehhe..Guinalaway na naman ako ah... te, ang iban na mga resto grill sa Bacolod, for sure would also step up in making their offerings more competitive(pricing) and gastronomically exciting.:nuts:

[jaywalker]

Baw-a yummy yummy na naman ang topic:cheers:

[jaywalker]

i think macompete sila with Abboy's.kaso Gerry's Grill is more of luzon dishes.

[JEFFjr_25]

Baw-a yummy yummy na naman ang topic:cheers:

Kabalo ka naman sang mga taga-BAcolod Jay, daw past time gid ang eating and dining out.:)

[SUV111]

Guinalaway na naman ako Smile ah... te, ang iban na mga resto grill sa Bacolod, for sure would also step up in making their offerings more competitive(pricing) and gastronomically exciting.:nuts:

Correct...but come to think of it...the price really matters...restos here in Bacolod is not that expensive. Thats why people can really choose where to dine. Gerry's grill naman, ang lagson mo is the taste and the ambiance...i had a peek inside last time and kanami gid sang ila na interior.

[jaywalker]

What do you think ang effect sini sa Bacolod kay ang USLS may school for Culinary Arts na sila? Neomind,please join us.

[SUV111]

i think macompete sila with Abboy's.kaso Gerry's Grill is more of luzon dishes.

so as abboy's...but gerry's got a more strategic location than abboy's. But anyhow, basta pagakaon lang....wala gid na problema sa mga taga Bacolod. :) bahala na da maubos ang kuarta basta ara lang sa tiyan makadto. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Correct...but come to think of it...the price really matters...restos here in Bacolod is not that expensive. Thats why people can really choose where to dine. Gerry's grill naman, ang lagson mo is the taste and the ambiance...i had a peek inside last time and kanami gid sang ila na interior.

Agree. Namit man ang Imay's. Tapos theres one resto grill also near shopping. I guess its near Kuppa. Famous for their platter of assorted inihaws. Forgot the name. Also the one near PLDT main office. Namit man na dira na resto grill. And of course, Abboys.:)

[SUV111]

Agree. Namit man ang Imay's. Tapos theres one resto grill also near shopping. I guess its near Kuppa. Famous for their platter of assorted inihaws. Forgot the name. Also the one near PLDT main office. Namit man na dira na resto grill. And of course, Abboys.:)

its called TIMEOUT (near PLDT). TING TING"S na ang sa shopping. :) Imay's is good but not the best. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

its called TIMEOUT (near PLDT). TING TING"S na ang sa shopping. :) Imay's is good but not the best. :)

Thanks Smile for the info. Kagulutom ah.:lol:

[jaywalker]

pwede ninyo ma include ang Krua Thai and Apollo Restaurant.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

so as abboy's...but gerry's got a more strategic location than abboy's. But anyhow, basta pagakaon lang....wala gid na problema sa mga taga Bacolod. :) bahala na da maubos ang kuarta basta ara lang sa tiyan makadto. :)


I think there's one more resto beside Abboy's.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Jay, those restos are great. But those aren't resto grill.:) Pero ok dyapon, basta food galore.:lol:

[SUV111]

pwede ninyo ma include ang Krua Thai and Apollo Restaurant.:cheers:

Apollo antique na na sang Bacolod but namit man dyapon ah. :) krua thai daw indi gid na original sang Bacolod but i will pay tribute na lang. :) hehehehe I Brick pit, 18th st. pala pala, etc...etc..etc

[jaywalker]

Para sa menu sang Gerry's Grill.
http://www.gerrysgrill.com/ph/main.php?go=menu&show=Appetizers:cheers:

[SUV111]

Para sa mga menu sang Gerry's Grill.
http://www.gerrysgrill.com/ph/main.php?go=menu&show=Appetizers:cheers:

Tani may Don henricos man ta noh...:) and also crocodile grilla. :) hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

Tani may Don henricos man ta noh...:) and also crocodile grilla. :) hehehehe

Buffalo Wings, Namiiiit....:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

Got question for Bacolodnons:

Not in good terms bala sina Monico kag Bing? I noticed that Monico was not there at the assembly and he has a separate tarpaulin from Bing's?

@Smile. Gatambay sa Gardenville. Kahapon ara ko sa THASS2 natulog to, wahehehe!!!
Bwas ko na lang ipost ang tanan nga pix sa Parada sang mga Pyesta sang Rehiyon. :)

[blueguy]

i think macompete sila with Abboy's.kaso Gerry's Grill is more of luzon dishes.

Sa diin ang Gerry's?

[blueguy]

[QUOTE=berniemacksouthcentr;16521541]Got question for Bacolodnons:

Not in good terms bala sina Monico kag Bing? I noticed that Monico was not there at the assembly and he has a separate tarpaulin from Bing's?

[QUOTE]

Dugay na na nga issue...:ohno:

[SUV111]

Sa diin ang Gerry's?

sa lacson street before 21 that means...20th st sya. :) hehehehe..migs...musta ka na?...daw ka hot sang talk mo sa piyak haw?

[habagatcentral1]

Sa diin ang Gerry's?

Lacson. :D

[blueguy]

sa lacson street before 21 that means...20th st sya. :) hehehehe..migs...musta ka na?...daw ka hot sang talk mo sa piyak haw?

Indi lang sila kabaton kung ako mag reply a... kung sya na gani abi mo kung sin-o..di man ta mango guro...estudyante lang na...te wala ta mahimo kay mod siya diri...erase ko tanan message ko to a...

[SUV111]

Got question for Bacolodnons:

Not in good terms bala sina Monico kag Bing? I noticed that Monico was not there at the assembly and he has a separate tarpaulin from Bing's?

@Smile. Gatambay sa Gardenville. Kahapon ara ko sa THASS2 natulog to, wahehehe!!!
Bwas ko na lang ipost ang tanan nga pix sa Parada sang mga Pyesta sang Rehiyon. :)

amo gid na basta ga palanga anay...naga naga sunggodanay. :)

[SUV111]

Indi lang sila kabaton kung ako mag reply a... kung sya na gani abi mo kung sin-o..di man ta mango guro...estudyante lang na...te wala ta mahimo kay mod siya diri...erase ko tanan message ko to a...

just stay calm lang a. :) enjoy lang sa thread. :) if you can hold your self from argueements, do it. :) You can both talk and settle things out. :)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Are they both Admin, opossition or indie?

@Van. Maanad ka na lang sa ina nga moderator kay kami pa to ya sa Cebu naanad na. Relax lang Nong. :D

[SUV111]

^^ Are they both Admin, opossition or indie?

@Van. Maanad ka na lang sa ina nga moderator kay kami pa to ya sa Cebu naanad na. Relax lang Nong. :D

nag anaday na kamo na gali berns. :) hahahahaha

[blueguy]

nag anaday na kamo na gali berns. :) hahahahaha

^^ amo gani...mayo pa si berns

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Wala na kami ya labot sa iya nga daan bisan bal-an mo na. Daw ambot man gani kon malu-oy ko ukon indi bala. Basta daw kis-a gin-abot lang sang iya bala nga hay ambot ah. :ohno:

Sa Cebu lang nga daan ah, grabe to utwas nanda sa akon sa hospital ai.

Anyway, ma-enjoy lang ta ah. :D Karon ko lang ipost pagpuli ko Iloilo. Temprano pa ko. Maayong gab-i Bacolod! :D

Basta, tip na lang: Maanad na lang or pwede man ta pa-islan ang avatar naton nga daw tulad sang mga Davao Goys nga avatar. :D

[SUV111]

^^ Wala na kami ya labot sa iya nga daan bisan bal-an mo na. Daw ambot man gani kon malu-oy ko ukon indi bala. Basta daw kis-a gin-abot lang sang iya bala nga hay ambot ah. :ohno:

Sa Cebu lang nga daan ah, grabe to utwas nanda sa akon sa hospital ai.

Anyway, ma-enjoy lang ta ah. :D Karon ko lang ipost pagpuli ko Iloilo. Temprano pa ko. Maayong gab-i Bacolod! :D

haaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!! :) teh pagtulog na da kay buwas ya alas 5 mahalin ka na da

[blueguy]

SSC-Cebu peeps I meet were so nice naman...even ang mga taga Lipa...

[SUV111]

^^ Wala na kami ya labot sa iya nga daan bisan bal-an mo na. Daw ambot man gani kon malu-oy ko ukon indi bala. Basta daw kis-a gin-abot lang sang iya bala nga hay ambot ah. :ohno:

Sa Cebu lang nga daan ah, grabe to utwas nanda sa akon sa hospital ai.

Anyway, ma-enjoy lang ta ah. :D Karon ko lang ipost pagpuli ko Iloilo. Temprano pa ko. Maayong gab-i Bacolod! :D

Basta, tip na lang: Maanad na lang or pwede man ta pa-islan ang avatar naton nga daw tulad sang mga Davao Goys nga avatar. :D

paano na?

[blueguy]

ako gani ari diri AVP namon bwas...mang harrass na naman..sadya na naman ni..

[habagatcentral1]

Gani man Smile. Susme, sleep na ko! Maayong gab-i! :D

paano na?

The black avatar with the white word on it. :D

SSC-Cebu peeps I meet were so nice naman...even ang mga taga Lipa...

Yes. Ahay, nahidlaw ko sa ila man! AMo na gani kis-a gagululwa ya ang nostalgia sumpong ko ya sa Magkita ta Bai thread.

ako gani ari diri AVP namon bwas...mang harrass na naman..sadya na naman ni..

[SUV111]

ako gani ari diri AVP namon bwas...mang harrass na naman..sadya na naman ni..

ay teh pagpahuway na kamo...indi na kamo mag sagi pulaw. :) Just take it easy. :) kabalo ko na mga ilonggo cute kag mapinalnggaon kag mapinasensyahon :)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Gani man. Pero ang Ilonggo, indi gid na ya papirdi sa pakig-bato, wahehehe!!! :D Maayong kaagahon sa tanan! :D

[SUV111]

Gani man Smile. Susme, sleep na ko! Maayong gab-i! :D



The black avatar with the white word on it. :D



Yes. Ahay, nahidlaw ko sa ila man! AMo na gani kis-a gagululwa ya ang nostalgia sumpong ko ya sa Magkita ta Bai thread.

oh ok...what will be the word inside that avatar?...you choose. :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

^^ Gani man. Pero ang Ilonggo, indi gid na ya papirdi sa pakig-bato, wahehehe!!! :D Maayong kaagahon sa tanan! :D

ay depungkling!!!! amo gid na ya ang manami sa ilonggo!!!!!!!! hala bira gid na ya!!!!!!!!!

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Ikaw na bahala da megs. Suggestion ko lang ina pero you still have other options. Ako ya naanad na lang ko ya sa iya. Taga-i na lang sang "labot ko ya 'simo" face, wahehehe!! :lol:

IMO, just maintain your current avatar. I like it. Very colorful PNB Bldg. :)

[blueguy]

PNB bldg na gali? wala ko nakilala ba...hidlaw na ko jogging dira sa lagoon

[SUV111]

^^ Ikaw na bahala da megs. Suggestion ko lang ina pero you still have other options. Ako ya naanad na lang ko ya sa iya. Taga-i na lang sang "labot ko ya 'simo" face, wahehehe!! :lol:

IMO, just maintain your current avatar. I like it. Very colorful PNB Bldg. :)

hahahahaha!!!!!!! wala naman na ya sa akon....ok na to sang una nga nag inaway na kami... enough na to. :) i want peace now...world peace. :) yo!!! brother!!!

[wildmusic!]

mga pre, good morning! :)

since restos ang current topic ta subong, hope you can help me out... from the latest restos in bacolod now, can you list down the top 5 or 7 restos where you think (in your opinion) have the best foods and service yet di masyado mahal? i'll be coming home to bacolod this holiday season and since medyo left out nako sa latest dira, i hope you can do me guys a favor. thanks thanks! :D

meg SUV, thanks in advance sa pics sg Gerry's Grill. we'll really appreciate it a lot! :okay:

[SUV111]

mga pre, good morning! :)

since restos ang current topic ta subong, hope you can help me out... from the latest restos in bacolod now, can you list down the top 5 or 7 restos where you think (in your opinion) have the best foods and service yet di masyado mahal? i'll be coming home to bacolod this holiday season and since medyo left out nako sa latest dira, i hope you can do me guys a favor. thanks thanks! :D

meg SUV, thanks in advance sa pics sg Gerry's Grill. we'll really appreciate it a lot! :okay:

Bar 21
Bobs
Kaisei
Pendy's
Abboy's
Kristin's Steak House
Louise

[wildmusic!]

^^ ayos! thanks SUV.. sadya ni food trip puli.hehe:cheers:

[SUV111]

^^ ayos! thanks SUV.. sadya ni food trip puli.hehe:cheers:

your welcome bro. :) food trip gid ya eh...namit gid man kaon. :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

e close ko na lang ni sa 800 ah para 200 more new thread na ta. !!!!!!!!!!! hala bira!!!!

[habagatcentral1]

Amo ni kagab-i sa Masskara. Barangay Alijis. By the way, the return of the comeback. Some rumors say that Villamonte will be coming back next year pero ambot kon tuod man ni.

Pero ari ang performance sang Barangay Alijis sa Parade of Festivals
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2971.jpg

[BYAHILO]

hey all! ari na ko iloilo.. nag simhot ko sa bacolod kagapon.. satisfied akos a mga performances kahapon.

twas a great show. kaka[pyoy pa gid ako daw gin lampos pa lawas ko.. sa dason lng ko ma post. is till have a lot of pending posts sa blog ko eh.

kahilwayan festival dis a santa barbara iloilo subnong.

bwas balik manila na ko

[jaywalker]

Bacolod warned vs. IT competition
BY NANETTE GUADALQUIVER

Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology yesterday warned that local IT stakeholders that Bacolod City could be left behind by Iloilo City if they will not embark on the same initiative being undertaken by its neighboring city soon.

Ibrahim, one of the main speakers at the Uniting for Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop at the Grand Regal Hotel, lauded Iloilo City for the sale of its old airport property in Mandurriao to property firm Megaworld Corp. which will develop the area into a “city within a city.”

Reports said at least six offshoring and outsourcing companies are planning to locate at the 54-hectare Megaworld property where a business park will be build at an initial investment of P1.5 billion.

“This is the reason why I can see that Iloilo is going to move ahead of Bacolod in the next two years, if you don't have the same initiative (here),” Ibrahim said.

With the development in Iloilo , he said that outsourcing locators will also hire people from Bacolod and Negros Occidental. “I just wanted you to realize this,” he told the workshop participants, which included representatives from the academe, local government units, government agencies and IT locators.

However, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, convenor of Uniting for BNEFIT, said that Iloilo is not exactly a threat to Bacolod because it is “complementary to our strategic plans.”

Bacolod hosts three major call centers, Focus Communications, Teleperformance and TeleTech, and Convergys which will start its operations in the city early next year.

Both Iloilo and Bacolod are considered as the “next wave cities” under the Western Visayas Hub, according to the offshoring and outsourcing Roadmap 2010 of the Business Processing Association Philippines.

Their combined current full time employees is 4,000 and by 2010, their absorptive capacity is projected to reach 36,000 FTEs.

Among the regional hubs, Western Visayas is second to Central Visayas , which includes Cebu , Mandaue and Dumaguete, with 16,500 current FTEs and a potential absorptive capacity of 47,500 by 2010.

The goal of the Roadmap 2010 is to capture 10 percent of the global O&O market in the next three years, BPAP said

[jaywalker]

@Eric,I'll wait na lang for your Byahilo Blog para i'll know more sang mga nagkalatabo sa WVTA 2007.
Next year,who will host WVTA 2008?

The comeback of Villamonte?How about Alijis? Si Panoy naman ini ayahan mahandle sa ila?

[BYAHILO]

^^ ehehe regarding the villamonte comeback.. quiet na lng ako sina.. pero kabalo na ko sina since last week pa.

abangan ang susunod na kabanata. ahehe

[habagatcentral1]

^^ I'm hoping that they diversify the BPO industry here. IMO, I do not want as what DMIST's term "Instant Noodle jobs" or focus on call center. The BPO sector is wide and it includes animation, graphics, etc.

BPO=only call centers. This is the common misconception of the general public.

Pero again, Iloilo and Bacolod are complementary when it comes to IT.

[jaywalker]

That's true Bern,IloIlo and Bacolod complements each other in IT.Some IloIlo residents works in Bacolod BPO and same with Bacolod residents.Like what you said there's no competition between the two cities in real life.If only this Frienship Bridges would come in reality soon,WV will become more closer to each other and would be easier to navigate and explore the cities and town you like at your most convenient time.

[dmist24]

I do not want as what DMIST's term "Instant Noodle jobs" or focus on call center. The BPO sector is wide and it includes animation, graphics, etc.

Exactly, BPO has a wide range of jobs.... from simple encoding, accounting, programming, animation, graphics or almost everything else that can somewhat be offshored to other countries like philippines.. infact, my first job was in a small BPO company here in bacolod... its like a back office of a certain company in the US. we do different kinds of projects from encoding, to outbound calling, internet research, news analyst and programming.

yup, misconception gid na nga ang BPO daw synonyms na sa callcenter..

yup, kaluoy gid sa aton... instant noodles lng pirmi hatag na job.. cge lng dason sardines naman ah.. :nuts:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Tsakto ka da migs. IMO, call center is for the few. Although they may hire in masse but not for long. We need a sustainable employment except call centers and see families bonded together. Anyway, gasaka naman ang dollar kag medyo pigado ang mga OFW families like me.

Anyway, thanks for meeting me up at Bacolod Dexter! Hope to see you soon. Makadto ko gali sa airport dugay-dugay. The rest of Bacolod forumers, hope to see you soon. :okay:

[IMPRESARIO]

@eric,@bernie, do you have new pics/vids from the WVTA?

[jaywalker]

ICT creating wealth,local roadmap needed

“The Information and Communications Technology Industry at present creates the wealth of our country as it employs about 230,000 Filipinos and will continue to provide jobs close to one million by 2010,” Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara (Aurora) yesterday.

Angara, who was keynote speaker at the Uniting for Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop at the Grand Regal Hotel in Bacolod City Friday, said that with such great potential, it is a huge responsibility for stakeholders as well as the local government units and even the national government to strengthen and nourish the growth of the industry.

“If we are to capture even a portion of the demand of the global business process outsourcing industry valued at $10 billion, we must start preparing our labor force through massive training on ICT and the enhancement of computer skills of all Filipinos, he said.

Filipinos are very creative, and if they are given the proper tools by which they can create and innovate, the international community will recognize our talent and skill, particularly on ICT, Angara , who is the son of Senator Edgardo Angara, said.

“Technology has played a crucial role in our growth as a nation,” he said. Based on statistics, the country's economy posted a 7.5 percent growth on gross domestic product in the second quarter of this year, he said.

Angara said the increase in the country's economic growth is primarily driven by the private services sector, which grew by 8.9 percent this year from 7.7 percent in 2006. Its highest contributor was the business services sector, which can be attributed to the continued expansion of the BPO industry by 14.7 percent, he said.

MORE JOBS

An independent ICT research and advisory firm (XMG) said that the BPO industry in our country is expected to post a compounded annual growth rate of 62 percent, outgrowing three other primary destinations, which include China , India and Malaysia , Angara said.

By way of expansion of BPO's, more jobs will be made available to Juan de la Cruz whose expertise range form software development to data transcription and animation, he said.

ROADMAP NEEDED

Meanwhile, Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson (Neg. Occ., 3 rd district) said “A provincial roadmap for Bacolod City and Negros Occidental must be firmly in place to sustain our initial gains, and further pursue readiness and competitiveness in ICT.”

Lacson said ICT has transformed all human activities in ways unimaginable in the last decade and has provided a whole new set of opportunities in engaging the world.

He said considering the contribution it plays in economic, social and political development, there now exist a pressing need for broad based and equitable access to ICT particularly in the rural areas.

NOW A NECESSITY

Lacson said access to ICT is now a fundamental human necessity, and that all people, not just the first world countries should have access to the ICT revolution and benefit from the opportunities it brings.

He said there should be a government entity which will be responsible in providing the policy, legal requirement and the institutional mechanisms that will complement and support the expansion, development and maintenance of the nationwide information and telecommunications network.

Board Member Patrick Lacson, who represented Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Marañon, said the Governor is committed to the development and expansion of opportunities for the Provincial ICT industry, which is part of his seven point agenda.*CGS

[jaywalker]

yup, misconception gid na nga ang BPO daw synonyms na sa callcenter..

yup, kaluoy gid sa aton... instant noodles lng pirmi hatag na job.. cge lng dason sardines naman ah.. :nuts:

Sang una wala available nga work reklamo.Taga-an obra gareklamo.Stop complaining.Leave your job and say no more kay damo ang intersado sina.Wala gid kabusugan ang tawo sa kalibutan.:ohno:

[jaywalker]

Foodtech seminar set
Negrense s mall and medium entrepreneurs are invited to attend a Seminar on Food Packaging, Shelf Life Testing and Nutri-Facts Analysis on November 20 at Saltimboca Restaurant, 15 th- Lacson Streets in Bacolod City , a press release from organizers said.

The seminar is being organized by t he Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Science and Technology and the Association of Negros Occidental Food Processors Inc.

Resource persons from DOST in Manila will discuss “When is the Right Time for Packaging Innovation?”, “Packaging Innovation and Packaging Option,” “Application of High Barrier Packaging Technology,” “Retort Pouch Packaging Technology,” “Packaging Techniques, the Need for Packaging Testing (Shelf Life and Nutri-Facts)”, “Services for Packaging R & D Center” and “Packaging Trends”, the press release said

There will also be a one-on-one consultation with the resource speakers.

Participation fee is P500 per person inclusive of meals, seminar hand-outs and certificates. Those who wish for more information may call DTI at 433-0250, 708-2343 or 434-7920.*

[SugarFreak]

why is it that the man holding the box dreesed up like that?...whats the relevance of that costume to the affair?...daw ka pang egyptian sang dating. :) hahahaha!!!!!

anyway, i noticed that the winners look like Ms WVT- ARA MINA, 1st Runner up- Ethel Booba and the 2nd runner up- Saicy Aguila

gani man ,,,indi bagay,,,dapat naka ethnic attire man ang mga peagentries,,,daw ka huluya,,,tani ako nalang dira...

Puro beauty pageant ang WVTA ah.. what i want is the announcement of the opening of NBSA.:lol:

ambot sa imo da daw natak-an na ko sina nga issues...tan-awa bala ang tsura ni Bing huh sa picture nga ginpost nila,,,wala ka sina malooy
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2927.jpg

Order ka Smile sang crispy pata, inihaw na blue marlin, laing, bakareta, sinigang, and iced tea.. if out of the budget, iced tea na lng, ok na ina..:lol: basta ang importante, ang pictures. hahahahahaha..:lol:

guys lapit na paskwa anu regalo ta kay Smile kag kay Neomind?

[IMPRESARIO]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IMGP2817.jpg
Ti? Friendsters eh! :D


^^abah, friendship! heheh,kewl!

[SUV111]

hehehehe....gwa lang anay akon gin picturan. huya ko manguha pics sa sulod. buwas lang kay at least upod ko family. :) may reason nga manguha pics. :) but here are some of the pics i took a while ago. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA018.jpg?t=1195300331]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA016.jpg?t=1195300349

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA015.jpg?t=1195300397

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA019.jpg?t=1195300419

[SUV111]

Amo ni kagab-i sa Masskara. Barangay Alijis. By the way, the return of the comeback. Some rumors say that Villamonte will be coming back next year pero ambot kon tuod man ni.

Pero ari ang performance sang Barangay Alijis sa Parade of Festivals
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2971.jpg

amo lang ni ang nadugang sa mga pics mo berns...i thought you said more to come. :)

[ngprofflorida]

hehehehe....gwa lang anay akon gin picturan. huya ko manguha pics sa sulod. buwas lang kay at least upod ko family. :) may reason nga manguha pics. :) but here are some of the pics i took a while ago. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA018.jpg?t=1195300331]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA016.jpg?t=1195300349

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA015.jpg?t=1195300397

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA019.jpg?t=1195300419

meg class man gid ah wala na ako masabi

[SUV111]

Wanna experience a candle light dinner? try this restaurant...its located along lacson street near gerry's grill. :)

Louise Restaurant

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA017.jpg?t=1195300546

[jaywalker]

Hey Suv111,that Louise Restaurant is it near BPI Bank or Bombo Radio Station? Looks like those apartments on the street way to San Agustin.

[SUV111]

^^ ehehe regarding the villamonte comeback.. quiet na lng ako sina.. pero kabalo na ko sina since last week pa.

abangan ang susunod na kabanata. ahehe

Eric, please share some of your pics para makita man namon ang parade. :)

[SUV111]

Hey Suv111,that Louise Restaurant is it near BPI Bank or Bombo Radio Station? Looks like those apartments on the street way to San Agustin.

yes...19th street to be exact...as you can see...from 21st down to 19th may mga restaurants na...then sa 14th, 13th, 11th,8th, 9th,6th,5thand 4th st. may ara naman,.,...hala bira gid ni!!!! kada kanto may resto. :) ma ano ka da!!!!!!!! only in Bacolod . hahahahaha

[jaywalker]

Property owners in Laczon are hitting big time with the resto booming in thier streets.

[SUV111]

gani man ,,,indi bagay,,,dapat naka ethnic attire man ang mga peagentries,,,daw ka huluya,,,tani ako nalang dira...



ambot sa imo da daw natak-an na ko sina nga issues...tan-awa bala ang tsura ni Bing huh sa picture nga ginpost nila,,,wala ka sina malooy
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/WVTA2007/IMGP2927.jpg



guys lapit na paskwa anu regalo ta kay Smile kag kay Neomind?

ikaw sugar?...ano regalo gusto mo?...

[jaywalker]

Ti Christmas na gali kay regalo na ang topic.Damo utang kay Suv sa mga picture niya.:lol:

Anu na ang mga visible Christmas decors dira sa mga buildings.any interesting display?

[SUV111]

Property owners in Laczon are hitting big time with the resto booming in thier streets.

Precisely!! and it feels like your not in Bacolod during night time when your in Lacson...its really different now...grabe!!!

[SUV111]

Ti Christmas na gali kay regalo na ang topic.Damo utang kay Suv sa mga picture niya.:lol:

Anu na ang mga visible Christmas decors dira sa mga buildings.any interesting display?

lets hurry and move on to the next thread and we will post Christmas in Bacolod para naman makita sang mga abyan ta kung paano na celebrate diri ang christmas. :)

[jaywalker]

We might be able to see more and more of this resto not only in Laczon, Migz Suv.Delasalle will has open a School for Culinary Arts.Lots will be encourage to become a new enterprenuers in Bacolod.

[SUV111]

thats true...the son of The owner of Business Inn has been awarded recently as one of the best students in International Culinary arts in Makati. :)

[ngprofflorida]

jaywalker handa ka na sa Bacolod Airport opening, kag resto sang Bacolod take a pic.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

SUV how about goldenfield?

[SUV111]

jaywalker handa ka na sa Bacolod Airport opening, kag resto sang Bacolod take a pic.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

when is the openning?...how can someone be excited if he/she doesnt have any idea about the openning date?...

[jaywalker]

We could be becoming a gastronomical destination in..........:lol:(paiway sa gamo)Simply all the blogs that i've read they cannot missed mentioning the fantastic dining culture in Bacolod.

[jaywalker]

No definite date Suv.Confusing pirmi ang news.They said Christmas and did not mention Christmas day.I think the President will be present in the opening.I'm pretty sure,i will still be in the Old Bacolod Airport when come home but will use the NBSA for my departure to Manila.

Apat na ta diri online subong.Please guys speak-up kay wala man ini bayad.

[jmok]

Hey Suv111,that Louise Restaurant is it near BPI Bank or Bombo Radio Station? Looks like those apartments on the street way to San Agustin.

yup its near BpI BANK but not near Bombo radyo......I think u r refering to RMN STATION......^^^^^^,,,,,thanx

[SUV111]

No definite date Suv.Confusing pirmi ang news.They said Christmas and did not mention Christmas day.I think the President will be present in the opening.I'm pretty sure,i will still be in the Old Bacolod Airport when come home but will use the NBSA for my departure to Manila.

Apat na ta diri online subong.Please guys speak-up kay wala man ini bayad.

hahahaha!!!!!! there are people who loves to read rather than sharing posts here. :0 ok lang na jay na kita lang ga talk a. :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

yup its near BpI BANK but not near Bombo radyo......I think u r refering to RMN STATION......^^^^^^,,,,,thanx


OIC,Thanks for the correction Jmok.:)I saw a Dress Shop,a Laundry Shop and an Antique Shops in that apartment.Do they still exist?

[jaywalker]

jaywalker handa ka na sa Bacolod Airport opening, kag resto sang Bacolod take a pic.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

SUV how about goldenfield?
Bro Ng,i'm absolutely ready.Can't wait,can't sleep anymore.:lol:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ sSo dali ka na lang mapuli sa Bacolod gali migo Jay. :) My guess? Siguro mga first week sang December.hehehehe.

[jaywalker]

Mid December because i wanted to use NBSA but my predictions were wrong.:)

[SUV111]

^^ sSo dali ka na lang mapuli sa Bacolod gali migo Jay. :) My guess? Siguro mga first week sang December.hehehehe.

hehehehe...gina hulat gid diri si Jay. :) hahahahaha!!!!!! haaaay, PM mo ko jay...may hambal ko sa imo

[jaywalker]

AIRPORT OPENS DEC
By Teresa Ellera- Dulla & Carla Cañet

The New Bacolod-Silay Airport in Brgy. Bagtic, Silay City is opening on December or before Christmas.

Edgardo Mangalili, Project Director of the Department of Transportation and Communications for New Bacolod - Silay Airport said, the airport cannot open on November 28 as announced by Senator Richard Gordon when he visited the province last Wednesday.

Mangalili said that although the test flights were already conducted, there is still one thing to be done to perfect the preparation before the airport could be fully operational. Aside from this, Mangalili said the Mc Kinley access road is only about 23 percent complete. The delays are due to the bad weather condition. The President's approval is still needed for the opening of the airport operation.

Meanwhile, Central Neg-ros Electric Cooperative is putting-up a sub-station in Silay City. It will be located at about 700 meters away from the Airport according to CENECO President Roberto "Bobby" Montelibano. The project cost is from P20 Million to P25 Million for the 5 Megawatt sub-station. Silay is already overloaded especially since the airport will soon become operational. When the airport lights operate, some areas in Silay are experiencing brown out and power interruption. The electric posts along the Mc Kinly road will also be relocated for the road widening. The bidding was conducted two weeks ago and the completion of the sub-station will be during the first quarter of 2008, Montelibano stressed.

About the diversion road to the airport from Bacolod City, Lone District Congressman Monico Puentevella has confirmed that the construction will soon start. This will include the widening of the Circumferential Road from the Cegasco area in Pahanocoy to Barangay Bata to the area of La Herencia to Bagtic, Silay where the airport is located. The Korean Import Export Bank will undertake the 10.1 Kilometer road project as approved by NEDA. The pro-ject will start next year and will take one and a half year to finish.

However, Puentevella refused to give the amount of the project as it would involve expropriation of the lands that will be acquired by the government through the Department of Public Works and Highways. He in fact appealed to the land owners whose lands will be involved not to charge too much the government for their property.*

[SUV111]

List of Restos in Bacolod

Gerry's Grill
Bar 21
Pendy's
Bobs
Inaka
Kaisei
Shiawase
Sanders
Vienna Cafe
Krua Thai
Pepe's
Kristin's Steak house
Carlo Restorante Italiano
Italia
Mai Pao
Mushu
Camilos
L'sea
Tratorria Uma
Kuidaore
Louise
Imays
Buto't Balat
ting tings
Kuppa
Brick pit
Bobs lacson
Bobs place
Max's
Rairaiken
Bigby's
Chicken Deli
Chicken House
Abboy's
Mamma Maria
Papa Giorgio
Bascon Cafe
Ripples
18th st. pala pala

Fast foods

Jollibee

(stand alone)
Lacson
La Salle
East

(malls)
Gaisano City
Gaisano Bacolod
Plaza
Libertad
SM
Robinsons

McDonalds

(Stand Alone)
Lacson (one of the biggest in the Philippines)
East
others....
SM
La salle
Dela Rama Center
Centroplex
Libertad

Chowking

Lacson
Era mall
Plaza
Gaisano
SM
Robinsons

Mister donut

(stand alone)
Lacson
others...
Araneta
Lopues San sebastian
SM
Robinsons
Gaisano City

Red Ribbon

(stand alone)
North Drive

Gaisano City
Robinsons place
SM

[jaywalker]

Looks like damo pa ang indi fast food nga resto's dira sa Bacolod.:cheers:Daw ang sa Goldenfields nga mga Resto's wala pa sa list like the Italian restaurant and the Pizza's Resto's

[SUV111]

Looks like damo pa ang indi fast food nga resto's dira sa Bacolod.:cheers:

hulat lang kay madamo pa gid next year...bantay lang bala kay ma baha naman na diri ang restos kay ma open ang 888 mall

[ngprofflorida]

Bro Ng,i'm absolutely ready.Can't wait,can't sleep anymore.:lol:

My regalo ka na kay SUV11 heheheh

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Wow. Bacolod have really evolved into a dining destination. A few years back, this is not the scenario. But now, great variety of fine dine-in restos mushrooming the city and still growing. Nice job Smile. :cheers:

[SUV111]

I hope Don henricos ma sulod man diri kag ang iban pa...:) at least foreigners and visitors wont have a hard time choosing where to eat...damo ang city ma offer na resto. :)

[ngprofflorida]

hulat lang kay madamo pa gid next year...bantay lang bala kay ma baha naman na diri ang restos kay ma open ang 888 mall

meg mapauli ako tani sa April peru mahal and plane tickets, season sang lent

[jaywalker]

Bro Ng,exchange gift kami kuno ni Suv111.:lol:

[SUV111]

ay abaw ang apat ari gid...perfeeeeeeeeect attendance

[SUV111]

Bro Ng,exchange gift kami kuno ni Suv111.:lol:

Korek....ma exchange gift kami. :)