Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[wildmusic!]

^^Mig correct me if I'm wrong, but i guess this is Rizal St. :) Rosario st. is the Killerbee street before.:)

early morning shot, indi pa busy ang dalan. by noon ga damo na ang tawo pakadto SM..hehe :lol:

[wildmusic!]

hahaha hopefully, investors will be enticed to put up buildings even as tall only as 15 stories. That would be a good start. I'm thinking that it won't be long, Bacolod is really progressing. :banana::banana::banana:

yup i think once the airport is transferred to Silay, Bacolod will be ready for high rise buildings :cheers::cheers::cheers: (crossing my fingers...:lol:)

[JEFFjr_25]

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SM city Bacolod Night view

This SM night shot is really cool. Bredco's harbor is beaming with lights. And i noticed the solar panels atop Sylvia Manor's roofing. Good job to the owners(include @postergirl & @kyapjoco). Though costly(solar panels), one must consider the savings it'll bring about to the hotel. Not to mention, its also healthy to the environment. :okay::okay:

@Derf: Were you with SSC folks when you watched the pyromagic event at SM?

@Wild: Good morning dude. I was referring to the street at SM. I think thats Rizal st instead of Rosario st.

[wildmusic!]

^^ good morning, bro. hehe i'm not sure but i think it's Rizal st too..

[ngprofflorida]

^^ good morning, bro. hehe i'm not sure but i think it's Rizal st too..

good morning everybody hows life here in City of Smiles....:banana::banana:

Beautiful shot at the top of Sylvia Manor Hotel!!!!!!

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Hi derfbcd, wildmusic, and jeff.......:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[wildmusic!]

good morning everybody hows life here in City of Smiles....:banana::banana:


Good Morning, migs! Mayo gid stay diri sa Bacolod :cheers: Tani sa dason ululupod na kita ba. Sadyahon ta ni yah! :lol::lol::lol:

[ngprofflorida]

Good Morning, migs! Mayo gid stay diri sa Bacolod :cheers: Tani sa dason ululupod na kita ba. Sadyahon ta ni yah! :lol::lol::lol:

yeah hopefully middle of the year......:banana::banana::banana: When ka naman ka bakasyon?

[wildmusic!]

yeah hopefully middle of the year......:banana::banana::banana: When ka naman ka bakasyon?

i don't know pa. probably next december liwat. depende pa man. are you gonna be here for the panaad festival?? :)

[ngprofflorida]

i don't know pa. probably next december liwat. depende pa man. are you gonna be here for the panaad festival?? :)

Wish I could go home by April, PAL is fully booked until June 2008, :nuts::nuts::nuts:

[postergirl]

^^ good morning, bro. hehe i'm not sure but i think it's Rizal st too..

yup, its Rizal St. :)

GOOD MORNING BACOLOD! :banana::banana::banana:

[wildmusic!]

Wish I could go home by April, PAL is fully booked until June 2008, :nuts::nuts::nuts:

awww sayang... you should meet SUV, Boynegros, Postergirl, Kyapjoco, Jaywalker and Flar_nex when you come home. These guys are cool! :cool::cool::cool: i don't know if jay is still going to be around that time though.. :)

hey Jeff, when are you coming back to Bacolod man? :)

[retnecllac]

Hi!
Mayo man ang pay sa mga call center sa Bacolod? I am a fresh grad and I'm interested to work in a call center samtang naga transition ako.
First in my mind is CVG, but wla pa man sila open. What about Teletech or Teleperformance? Mayo man ila pay or mas mayo gid man ang CVG.

[ngprofflorida]

awww sayang... you should meet SUV, Boynegros, Postergirl, Kyapjoco, Jaywalker and Flar_nex when you come home. These guys are cool! :cool::cool::cool: i don't know if jay is still going to be around that time though.. :)

hey Jeff, when are you coming back to Bacolod man? :)

Hopefully I could meet them next year, ma dinner kami, sa sylvia manor.:banana::banana::banana:

[putnam_48]

Good morning bacolod.

Wow guys the six of you really had a blast together. Aside from the fact that the pictures were beautiful duwa pa ka bagay ang mahambal ko.
1. juice me ka hawa hawa man to man...
2. all of you are "talikodgenic"

sylvia manor is certainly a witness to the fun of meeting bacolod's ssc network. :-) have fun guys.

[habagatcentral1]

Maybe I should revive the Talikodgenic thread in the samahan forums, hehehe!!! :lol:

[SUV111]

Good morning bacolod.

Wow guys the six of you really had a blast together. Aside from the fact that the pictures were beautiful duwa pa ka bagay ang mahambal ko.
1. juice me ka hawa hawa man to man...
2. all of you are "talikodgenic"

sylvia manor is certainly a witness to the fun of meeting bacolod's ssc network. :-) have fun guys.

wait til you see us in person :) we dont want to show off our faces...we dont have the guts to show it off...

[SUV111]

Hi!
Mayo man ang pay sa mga call center sa Bacolod? I am a fresh grad and I'm interested to work in a call center samtang naga transition ako.
First in my mind is CVG, but wla pa man sila open. What about Teletech or Teleperformance? Mayo man ila pay or mas mayo gid man ang CVG.

welcome migs, CVG is now hiring personnels for bacolod office...Are you also an RN?...

My friend works in TP and she receives 15k a month...

good to have you here. hope you can visit more often

[SUV111]

This SM night shot is really cool. Bredco's harbor is beaming with lights. And i noticed the solar panels atop Sylvia Manor's roofing. Good job to the owners(include @postergirl & @kyapjoco). Though costly(solar panels), one must consider the savings it'll bring about to the hotel. Not to mention, its also healthy to the environment. :okay::okay:

@Derf: Were you with SSC folks when you watched the pyromagic event at SM?

@Wild: Good morning dude. I was referring to the street at SM. I think thats Rizal st instead of Rosario st.

hehehehe Sorry!!!! rizal gale. :)

[sweetgirl]

Hello Guys, Very nice ang party nyo I LOVE IT.
Grabe ang bonding ng Bacolod SSC and I LOVE IT!!!!

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[SUV111]

Haaaaaaaay!!!! the party was great. :) guys, PM ko sa inyo ang next event ta kag ang schedule. :) I will send it tonight. Sadyahon ta ni ah :)

[boynegro$]

Good Morning Bacolod City!!!! Daw na Hangover ko haw......:lol::lol: I love It!:banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

Haaaaaaaay!!!! the party was great. :) guys, PM ko sa inyo ang next event ta kag ang schedule. :) I will send it tonight. Sadyahon ta ni ah :)

Sadyahon ta gd ni ya....

Thanks a lot to Postergirl's Dad/Tito last night for the great party.
WE LOVE IT!!!

[ngprofflorida]

Mayor creates
clean, green team
BARES GAINS OF BACOLOD 2007
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday announced the creation of the Bacolod City Clean and Green Coordinating Action Team that he said will concentrate on the clean and green program of the city, and includes environment protection and garbage collection.

Under Executive Order No. 23 that created the team, Leonardia also designated Councilor Greg Gasataya, chairman of the City's Committee on Environment and Ecology, as head of the action team.

The team will be composed of representatives from different government offices, barangays, non-government organizations or private professional and technical groups.

Leonardia said the function of the team is to review, evaluate and assess the city-wide environmental management and planning for Bacolod . It will propose environmental mapping and conduct research studies, strategic planning and surveys on particular environment concerns, he said.

The team will also conduct overall supervision and monitoring of effective implementation of the City's Environmental Management Program such as but not limited to Solid Waste Management Program, Watershed Development Program, and other environmental activities, Leonardia said.

It will spearhead the city's campaign on environmental protection, and propose legislative policy for a better Environment Management System for Bacolod City , he added.

FOCUS ON SWM

Gasataya said the team was convened last week and they have come up with short term and long term proposals to address the issues and problems pertaining to the environment and would specifically concentrate on the city's SWM.

In a meeting last week they were able to identify 26 to 30 mini dumpsites all over the city, Gasataya said. After they identified them, Leonardia created a monitoring team and assigned about 50 persons to man the mini dumpsites from Dec. 16-31, he said.

The team will also try to eliminate the mini dumpsites all over the city, he added.

Gasataya said the team is proposing the implementation of waste segregation and is considering the privatization of garbage collection in the city. He said they will meet with all the barangay captains and all the committee chairs of the Committee on Environment next week on the city's SWM program and possibly come up with an intensive education campaign on SWM in the schools and barangays.

PILOT AREAS

Gasataya said the pilot areas for segregation will be all government offices in the city. Engineer Efren Canlas, meanwhile, said 10 out of the 27 dump trucks of the city need repair, and they need 55 more dump trucks.

Leonardia said the barangays play a bigger role in the implementation of the SWM program of the city. He said the City Development Council will meet today with barangay captains and the SWM program will be among the things they will be oriented on.

Gasataya said a clean and green contest will be launched in the barangays and awards and citations will be given to those who excel.

DREDGING RESUMED

Meanwhile, Councilor Roberto Rojas said the dredging operations of the city in the Banago Creek was temporarily stopped during Christmas day, resumed yesterday. He said the city has also started clearing operations near the NN warehouse at Purok Riverside to create a mini dike.

Rojas said an additional 12 families have signified that they will voluntarily vacate Purok Mahimulaton in Banago because of the ongoing clearing operations in the area.

He said the city is facilitating the release of financial assistance to these families and they have three relocation sites to choose from – the Kimara, the boulevard or the Vista Alegre- Granada relocation sites.

Rojas said the city is also conducting clearing operations behind the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital and will proceed to the Mambuloc Creek.*CGS

[boynegro$]

^^ Very good!!! Clean and Green indeed...... I Love it...

[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

^^ Very good!!! Clean and Green indeed...... I Love it...

dapat lang...
we need to maintain our title as hall of famer in the cleanest and greenest highly-urbanized city in the philippines...

[boynegro$]

L'Fisher Hotel

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[SUV111]

i am looking forward for a great party next time. :) Sadyahon ta gid. :) hahahaha.... Bawal ang mag SHORTS sa party ha :) hahahaha kinanglan pants gid :)

[ngprofflorida]

L'Fisher Hotel

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Mig I heard December booking is very high rate in any Bacolod Hotel mostly mga europeans.

[boynegro$]

^^ sa Sylvia Manor halos daw foreigners lng makita ko ga checked-in.
You ask bala postergirl.

[boynegro$]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/elms10/4-1.jpg

[ngprofflorida]

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I notice a big pot on the side of the road, is this a clean green program of Bing Leonardia? the program is to promote more tourist to visit the city. :banana::banana::banana:

[Bacolodnon]

I notice a big pot on the side of the road, is this a clean green program of Bing Leonardia? the program is to promote more tourist to visit the city. :banana::banana::banana:

I think amo na ang gin sponsoran ka coke kng di ko magsala?....maayong ugto sa inyo tanan:)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2138198993_803022ac67.jpg?v=0
NAMASTE
vietnam and mediterranean cuisine
Goldenfields Bacolod

[ngprofflorida]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2138198993_803022ac67.jpg?v=0
NAMASTE

what is this namaste is this resto? oh my gosh vietnamese restaurant and mediterranean cuisine, kadamo na gid sang international restaurant, I think more vietnamese in Bacolod.... ti ano pa na ma say sang iban.....:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[ngprofflorida]

I think amo na ang gin sponsoran ka coke kng di ko magsala?....maayong ugto sa inyo tanan:)

oh cool thats a brilliant idea......:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

I think amo na ang gin sponsoran ka coke kng di ko magsala?....maayong ugto sa inyo tanan:)

amo gid migs :) napanami sang bacolod subong ang streets kag ang coke may project na adopt a tree...nami eh noh!!!! hhahahaha:banana::banana:

[SUV111]

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Nissan Car Showroom

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Hyundai Car showroom

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Suzuki Car showroom

[ngprofflorida]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2138199837_ee842eec2f.jpg?v=0
Nissan Car Showroom

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2138979224_9720b0e48e.jpg?v=0
Hyundai Car showroom

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2138200183_cc9d4bdc69.jpg?v=0
Suzuki Car showroom

wow showroom, not include in the pictures Toyota, Honda, Ford, Mitsubishi :banana::banana::banana::banana: sorry kon may kulang pa....

[^TumandoK]

hisa ko ah.. uuk... kung ara ko sin o ayhan mas Talikodgenic sa aton.. uuk...

[menina]

Hi everyone!

Belated Merry Christmas!!! :):):)

Busy gid abi so wala pako time to comment on the pics and articles. hehe.

here's a picture to brighten up your day. cute abi :D
http://www.media-post.net/pictures/christmaspet9.jpg

if indi pa ko maka post in the coming days, see you over at the next thread!

looks you guys had fun over at postergirl's and kyapjoco's hotel! hope i can join you next time (whenever it will be :D)


hope all of you had the best Christmas ever. Advanced Happy New Year also. Here's to Bacolod. Cheers! :cheers1:

love,
menina

[ngprofflorida]

^^ sa Sylvia Manor halos daw foreigners lng makita ko ga checked-in.
You ask bala postergirl.

My friend he works in casino filipino , most of the guest are from China, and Korea . and some are from russia.

[JEFFjr_25]

L'Fisher Hotel

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Just my suggestion, I hope the management of L'Fisher will take notice of those advertising/announcement banners placed in front of the hotel. Its making the facade of the hotel look ugly. I guess it wont hurt their finances if they setup a billboard structure for current and future hotel events. They can place it at the side/front area of the hotel.:)

[postergirl]

i am looking forward for a great party next time. :) Sadyahon ta gid. :) hahahaha.... Bawal ang mag SHORTS sa party ha :) hahahaha kinanglan pants gid :)

^^ sa Sylvia Manor halos daw foreigners lng makita ko ga checked-in.
You ask bala postergirl.

gani man..bawal ang SHORTS :lol::lol::lol:

hehe may ara man mga pinoy ah..may nag check-out kgna na Irish..

I also looked for the file on foreigners staying at the hotel..there are those from united kingdom and the Netherlands but most of the foreigners are from Asian countries like Thailand and Malaysia. :)

[BYAHILO]

Just my suggestion, I hope the management of L'Fisher will take notice of those advertising/announcement banners placed in front of the hotel. Its making the facade of the hotel look ugly. I guess it wont hurt their finances if they setup a billboard structure for current and future hotel events. They can place it at the side/front area of the hotel.:)



korek... kalaw ay gd na da sang gina ubra nila..

in this modern day of digital advertising and marketing. i guess your right in saying that they should invest in somethine that is new and atttractive. dira nila ibutang sa kilid.

or the least that they can do now is scrap these welcome signs and replace it with tarps.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ And whats ironic pa, that part where those ugly banners are placed is the admin office of the hotel. With hotel competitions getting fierced in Bacolod nowadays, hopefully they wont take this lightly. Or else they might be gobbled up by their rivals in due time. Come 2008, Planta Hotel/Residences will soon become Bacolod's next icon and of course the elegant Sylvia Manor hotel.:)

[boynegro$]

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[JEFFjr_25]

^^ I just like this stretch of Lacson. So vibrant, day and night.:)

[sugarboy]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/elms10/8-1.jpg

dira ako ga opisina kun ara ko sa bacolod. :)

[boynegro$]

^^Yes migo Jeff. That's why the beautification of city streets focuses mainly at Lacson because its our busiest street. Hope CocaCola would consider putting plants along Burgos, Lopez Jaena, and Araneta streets as well.:):)

[boynegro$]

dira ako ga opisina kun ara ko sa bacolod. :)

2nd floor beside Casino Filipino?

[sugarboy]

2nd floor beside Casino Filipino?

yes. i report there 3x a year.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Yes migo Jeff. That's why the beautification of city streets focuses mainly at Lacson because its our busiest street. Hope CocaCola would consider putting plants along Burgos, Lopez Jaena, and Araneta streets as well.:):)
And i hope the city govt would initiate that move and not rely on private companies.:)

dira ako ga opisina kun ara ko sa bacolod. :)

Basi sa casino ka ga opisina @sugarboy???:lol:

[boynegro$]

^^ mas mayo kung joint venture between local gov't and private companies para tahum pa gid.

[sugarboy]

Basi sa casino ka ga opisina @sugarboy???:lol:

a wala ko ga opisina sa casino. i'd rather spend time at the golf course :lol:

[boynegro$]

Downtown

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[boynegro$]

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[SUV111]

wowowowowow!!!!! kanami sang hangin sa Bacolod :) so baskug :) hahahahaha

[Bacolodnon]

^^ katinlo gid tulokon sng dalan sa bacolod..kudos sa mga street sweepers and cleaners...aga pa gid na sila gpaninlo:cheers:

[habagatcentral1]

And i hope the city govt would initiate that move and not rely on private companies.:)


^^ mas mayo kung joint venture between local gov't and private companies para tahum pa gid.

I agree with Boy's statement. Private sector is a very important component in making a city conducive for business. The LGU must give the feeling that they're helping and part of the progress. This sector is a very important stakeholder in a city or a province. ;)

Anyway, maayong gab-i Bacolod!

@Sugarboy. No calls yet. Looks like I'm going home next week (I hope with a job too).

[boynegro$]

^^Agree!! sila gd na ga baka-baka paninlo...good job!!!

[SUV111]

^^ katinlo gid tulokon sng dalan sa bacolod..kudos sa mga street sweepers and cleaners...aga pa gid na sila gpaninlo:cheers:

yes yes yes!!!! grabe, feeling ko mga street sweepers daw OCOC!!!!! ga sipot gid maninlo...the problem lang are the citizens na mga into nga naga bilin sang kadamakan nila sa dalan :)

[SUV111]

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2140282061_9e4b7abe15.jpg?v=0

BacoBuz Resto grill soon to open near Goldenfields.

[SUV111]

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Suntal Village along Circumferential Road

[boynegro$]

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2140282061_9e4b7abe15.jpg?v=0

BacoBuz Resto grill soon to open near Goldenfields.

Is this the one at the back of MO2 meg?

[SUV111]

yap, thats the one. :)

[ngprofflorida]

wowowowowow!!!!! kanami sang hangin sa Bacolod :) so baskug :) hahahahaha


ako ya SUV naga spend time bantay bata 163......... kag naga opisina man sa balay:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[SUV111]

good for you...what a wonderful simple life you got there. :)

[ngprofflorida]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2141069054_ecd818acbd.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2140282061_9e4b7abe15.jpg?v=0

BacoBuz Resto grill soon to open near Goldenfields.

Ti whats this another one naman, ay sus palaban naman,,, good another resto grill the best na gid ang goldenfields........:banana::banana::banana::banana: So pili nakamo mga amigo diin ta mang hang-out.

[SUV111]

it will be a new hang out place for the the gimikeros of Bacolod :)

[SUV111]

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Government center

[SUV111]

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Cokin Bldg at Libertad Extension

[SUV111]

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Caltex Station going to Mansilingan

[SUV111]

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Traffic lights at circumferential intersection going to mansilingan

[ngprofflorida]

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Traffic lights at circumferential intersection going to mansilingan

Meg asta na ang traffic light sa circumferntial area, thats far from downtown proper..... cool thats a good sign in progress, oops sorry mansilingan may ara man gali.....
this is a sleepy road before..........

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2140283805_ddc00fe0b8.jpg?v=0

[JEFFjr_25]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2141069054_ecd818acbd.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2140282061_9e4b7abe15.jpg?v=0

BacoBuz Resto grill soon to open near Goldenfields.

This new gimik place resembles that of Pier 1 in Manila. This one really is a knock out come its opening. I bet most of its patrons here will be the younger crowd.:)

[SUV111]

definitely...a unique party place made of container vans and an open entertainment arena. :) This will also help decongest goldenfields :) hehehehe
I love the concept. i hope it will be a hit.

[sugarboy]

@Sugarboy. No calls yet. Looks like I'm going home next week (I hope with a job too).

chief tani you can stay til jan 3. para bala we can discuss on jan 2 about the bacolod project. ;)

[SUV111]

chief tani you can stay til jan 3. para bala we can discuss on jan 2 about the bacolod project. ;)

is this something for Bacolod city?... care to share it?

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2141071412_04c25639f0.jpg?v=0
Equitable PCI bank shopping

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2141069890_84c8fcf973.jpg?v=0
can somebody tell me whats the name of this restaurant?

[SUV111]

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[Taz08]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2141069890_84c8fcf973.jpg?v=0
can somebody tell me whats the name of this restaurant?

parang kassel grill ata...

[SUV111]

thanks taz. :) daw kanami sa sulod eh :) naglabay lang ko da gina kay i wanna see what new e :)

[Taz08]

thanks taz. :) daw kanami sa sulod eh :) naglabay lang ko da gina kay i wanna see what new e :)

welcome..valencia's yung may ara nyan...BOT president ng alma mater ko..Taytung...:)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2140534933_84c21b5f4e.jpg?v=0
hey jeff...wanna attend the party!!!??? hahahahaha :)
:banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

chief tani you can stay til jan 3. para bala we can discuss on jan 2 about the bacolod project. ;)


you can discuss this personal business in private im, not on this thread......:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:thanks for your attention.....

[SUV111]

you can discuss this personal business in private im, not on this thread......:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:thanks for your attention.....

:okay::okay:... I LOVE IT!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2140534933_84c21b5f4e.jpg?v=0
hey jeff...wanna attend the party!!!??? hahahahaha :)
:banana::banana::banana:
If only I could. hehehehe.. Its nice to know that North bar at Ayala is still loud and proud. A lot of party animals will definitely troop the place for this great event before 2007 finally wave goodbye and welcome 2008.
Party on!!! Kudos Bacolod. Its going to be a BOOM 2008.:banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

I never expect north bar still alive..... its really fun place to hangout....

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2141323288_bd40efeafa.jpg?v=0

[SUV111]

I never expect north bar still alive..... its really fun place to hangout....

yes...its still alive...but during special occassions only...they have this new bar..its called mezza...at dettaglia

[ngprofflorida]

yes...its still alive...but during special occassions only...they have this new bar..its called mezza...at dettaglia

again new bar OH I LOVE IT:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[habagatcentral1]

:okay::okay:... I LOVE IT!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Perhaps someone can use the Samahan thread that was made by Sugarfreak/Zyanz a long time ago for the SSC Bacolod Samahan discussions. Again, this is just my suggestion as I've noticed that there has been a boom in SSC Bacolod population, and so may freely discuss anything in the said Samahan forum and even post your barkada pictures there.

Madamu gid nga salamat! :)

And its already post number 924. Maybe tomorrow or within this weekend, another thread opens. :D

[ngprofflorida]

Perhaps someone can use the Samahan thread that was made by Sugarfreak/Zyanz a long time ago for the SSC Bacolod Samahan discussions. Again, this is just my suggestion as I've noticed that there has been a boom in SSC Bacolod population, and so may freely discuss anything in the said Samahan forum and even post your barkada pictures there.

Madamu gid nga salamat! :)

And its already post number 924. Maybe tomorrow or within this weekend, another thread opens. :D

Kasadya diri sang thread hindi bala patay,,,,, damo variety.... few online news kag more action diri, damo ang mga prof nga mga development... I love it...:banana::banana::banana::banana:

We already prepare for a new thread this will be on new years eve..... you wanna share something good about Bacolod......? instead of suggesting!!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

Perhaps someone can use the Samahan thread that was made by Sugarfreak/Zyanz a long time ago for the SSC Bacolod Samahan discussions. Again, this is just my suggestion as I've noticed that there has been a boom in SSC Bacolod population, and so may freely discuss anything in the said Samahan forum and even post your barkada pictures there.

Madamu gid nga salamat! :)

And its already post number 924. Maybe tomorrow or within this weekend, another thread opens. :D
Huh??? Are you suggesting or implying something? Pls verify.:)

[SUV111]

why do we need to go to samahan thread?...were discussing issues and developments along with the pics..I cant see any problems with what were doing...maybe it would be better if you'll just allow us to utilize our own thread and discuss issues regarding the city rather than discussing our own personal businesses here

[SUV111]

BNEFIT to register
with SEC: chairman

The Bacolod-Negros Occidental Federation for Information and Communication Technology is seeking registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit organization, Bacolod City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, BNEFIT chairperson, said yesterday.

Batapa said 15 incorporators signed the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws during their meeting on December 21.

Through its SEC registration, BNEFIT aims to pursue ICT- readiness and competitiveness and sustain the gains of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as part of the Philippine Cyber Corridor, she said.

BNEFIT is a collective effort of the academe and human resource development, real estate and business and local governments to undertake projects and programs complementary to the vision of making Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as viable locations for ICT and business process outsourcing services.

Batapa-Sigue said they plan to assist local government units and the national government especially in designing programs that will complement the educational system by integrating ICT into it to produce a more competent and job-ready workforce.

Aside from Batapa-Sigue, other incorporators of BNEFIT are Loida Acha of West Negros College; Teresa Asuncion Borromeo of Ayala Land Inc.; Julie Gretchen Dizon of Focus Pacific Communications; Dennis Jalbuena of Fernando F. Gonzaga Inc.; Richard Loveland of Teleperformance; Hans Montenegro of Convergys; Raymund Nones of Solegy LLC; Andrew Regalado of ANCorp.; Reymund Sabay of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos; Shiegfred Tan of the University of St. La Salle; Michael Tanner of Teletech; Mary Verdure Tolentino of the ITSNET Inc.; Teresa Villanueva of Lasaltech; and Agnes Villar of HERRA Diversified Holdings Corp.

BNEFIT has seventy-five members who agreed to form the federation during the first ICT conference held in Bacolod last November 15 and 16.

BNEFIT is also one of the founding members of the Philippine Federation of ICT Organizations and Councils organized by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology chaired by Secretary Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III.*

[ngprofflorida]

Biggest TravelXchange slated in Bacolod

BACOLOD CITY, DEC 27 (PNA) -- The biggest TravelXchange undertaking will be held in Bacolod City on February 1 to 3, 2008, which will push not only the Philippines’ top tourist destination but also those within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Jennylind Cordero, Negros Occidental provincial tourism officer told PNA that the biggest TravelXchange 2008, now on its third year, will bring together sellers from different hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, hospitality and leisure products, tour operators, travel agents, dive resorts, fast-craft operators and destination companies to Bacolod to offer its residents attractive tour packages and rates.

Cordero said that the Malaysian Tourism Board, A’Famosa Resort Malaysia, Microtel Inns and Suites (Phil.) Inc. Amadeus, Cebu Pacific, Greater Subic Bay Toursim Bureau, Bohol Divers Resort and Convention Center, Cebu Parklane International Hotel, DOT Region 10, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, and Cordova Village Resort are among the early confirmed participants with more expected to officially sign in.

She said the undertaking is supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), PAGCOR, City of Bacolod, Office of the Negros Occ. Governor, Cebu Pacific and Skal International.

The three-day event, Cordero said, will also feature variety shows and dances from the different participating regions.

Attractive travel products and holiday packages will be raffled off daily during the show, she also said.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano is expected to join local dignitaries in opening the 3rd TravelXchange on February 1, 2008.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will present travel product updates during the fair while tour operators, corporate accounts and group organizers from Bacolod and Iloilo will attend workshop sessions, she added.

Cordero said that organizers expect visitors to the three-day fair to be offered attractive travel packages, products and fares at low, low prices with a chance of winning free trips. (PNA)

[habagatcentral1]

Kasadya diri sand thread hindi bala patay,,,,, damo variety.... few online news kag more action diri, damo ang mga prof nga mga development... I love it...:banana::banana::banana::banana:

We already prepare for a new thread this will be on new years eve..... you wanna share something good about Bacolod......? instead of suggesting!!!!!

Geez, it was just a suggestion... Its up to you to decide, don't you get it? Yours to decide and not me! How rude naman kamo...

It was rude of implying this " you wanna share something good about Bacolod......? instead of suggesting!!!!!"(grabe ang exclamation points as if somewhat commanding me)-----amo na ang batasan nyo haw? OK, I think I'll be posting all praises and no constructive criticisms nor suggestions how about that? Happy?

Man, I have this gut feeling that constructive criticisms or even suggestions are not welcome here anymore. Wala ko ya labot kon bisan diin ka pa ukon ano ka man. And why to the point of implying comparison?

Sorry but I was very turned off by this kind of attitude...

Huh??? Are you suggesting or implying something? Pls verify.:)

And Jeff, I wasn't implying anything. Please read between the lines, kamo lang nagahimo sang implication. Ngaa amo na ang interpretasyon nyo sa kasimple kag wala malisya nga suhestyon.

Please, don't give malice on my suggestion. Why are you saying these words to me? Ano naging sala ko sa inyo kag ngaa amo na ang inyo nga reaksyon?


If you want me to be ostracized and do what you did to Waway, then thats fine with me. Daw gusto nyo pirmi na lang kamo ginadayaw.

Better ask SUV, Boy or Jaywalker if I had backstabbed Bacolod or even Negros Occidental. I felt betrayed by these remarks of malice.

I suggest that you reply on PM if you want this settled because I'm always welcome for negotiations and diplomacy. I was even planning to have a SSC Iloilo-Bacolod meet sometime soon since we in Iloilo-based people don't mind about our arguments in the internet as we see you guys as our relatives as well.

Anyway, I'm neither a moderator nor an administrator nor a Bacolodnon. Maybe it is a sin to be an Ilonggo of Iloilo posting here in Bacolod forums.


Have a Prosperous and New Year Ahead of You!

[Taz08]

ei guyz...just calm down...

[le Reine]

^^calm down. It's ok. I don't see anything negative about it too.

[derfbcd]

Geez, it was just a suggestion... Its up to you to decide, don't you get it? Yours to decide and not me! How rude naman kamo...

It was rude of implying this (grabe ang exclamation points as if somewhat commanding me)-----amo na ang batasan nyo haw? OK, I think I'll be posting all praises and no constructive criticisms nor suggestions how about that? Happy?

Man, I have this gut feeling that constructive criticisms or even suggestions are not welcome here anymore. Wala ko ya labot kon bisan diin ka pa ukon ano ka man. And why to the point of implying comparison?

Sorry but I was very turned off by this kind of attitude...



And Jeff, I wasn't implying anything. Please read between the lines, kamo lang nagahimo sang implication. Ngaa amo na ang interpretasyon nyo sa kasimple kag wala malisya nga suhestyon.

Please, don't give malice on my suggestion. Why are you saying these words to me? Ano naging sala ko sa inyo kag ngaa amo na ang inyo nga reaksyon?


If you want me to be ostracized and do what you did to Waway, then thats fine with me. Daw gusto nyo pirmi na lang kamo ginadayaw.

Better ask SUV, Boy or Jaywalker if I had backstabbed Bacolod or even Negros Occidental. I felt betrayed by these remarks of malice.

I suggest that you reply on PM if you want this settled because I'm always welcome for negotiations and diplomacy. I was even planning to have a SSC Iloilo-Bacolod meet sometime soon since we in Iloilo-based people don't mind about our arguments in the internet as we see you guys as our relatives as well.

Anyway, I'm neither a moderator nor an administrator nor a Bacolodnon. Maybe it is a sin to be an Ilonggo of Iloilo posting here in Bacolod forums.


Have a Prosperous and New Year Ahead of You!



huh?...ei peace naman...i think there are sort of misunderstandings lng...please let us settle this guys....Christmas pa naman at new year....i guess suggestions will always be welcome here, as long as it is done in a nice way....peace people!!:):)

[ngprofflorida]

^^calm down. It's ok. I don't see anything negative about it too.

That statement is not rude, kag wala gid ya negative.......peace....my brother....I consulted my lawyer before I post.

so lets forget everything and move on this thread.....we have so many development to share here.... BOOM BOOM 2008

Sorry if I hurt your feeling bern........ just want to clarify statement here.... peace to all of us here.

:wave::wave::angel::angel:

[JEFFjr_25]

And Jeff, I wasn't implying anything. Please read between the lines, kamo lang nagahimo sang implication. Ngaa amo na ang interpretasyon nyo sa kasimple kag wala malisya nga suhestyon.

Please, don't give malice on my suggestion. Why are you saying these words to me? Ano naging sala ko sa inyo kag ngaa amo na ang inyo nga reaksyon?


If you want me to be ostracized and do what you did to Waway, then thats fine with me. Daw gusto nyo pirmi na lang kamo ginadayaw.

Better ask SUV, Boy or Jaywalker if I had backstabbed Bacolod or even Negros Occidental. I felt betrayed by these remarks of malice.

I suggest that you reply on PM if you want this settled because I'm always welcome for negotiations and diplomacy. I was even planning to have a SSC Iloilo-Bacolod meet sometime soon since we in Iloilo-based people don't mind about our arguments in the internet as we see you guys as our relatives as well.

Anyway, I'm neither a moderator nor an administrator nor a Bacolodnon. Maybe it is a sin to be an Ilonggo of Iloilo posting here in Bacolod forums.


Have a Prosperous and New Year Ahead of You!

Daw ka over naman ni na-explain mo sa akon Berns.:lol: I was just asking you to verify para ma explain mo maayo ang imo na post. At least we now know what you really meant of that previous post mo. It sounded abi na you were asking us to make use of the samahan thread to post our "barkadahan posts" since this thread is running fast. As you even mentioned na soon may ara na naman BCD thread na ma gwa. You know Berns, we are not rude. Again and again, we dont want any conflicts here. Thats why siguro, better BOTH SIDES should take EXTRA PRECAUTIONS before posting anything that may sound or suggest otherwise. Lets have a peaceful festive season and no grudges. :)

[derfbcd]

haaaaaaaaaay teh BERNs oki na> i know buot ka gd in person hehehe...

[ngprofflorida]

haaaaaaaaaay teh BERNs oki na> i know buot ka gd in person hehehe...

derfbcd lets continue the discussion about the progress of Bacolod. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[derfbcd]

derfbcd lets continue the discussion about the progress of Bacolod. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

ok boss......:bash:

[sugarboy]

is this something for Bacolod city?... care to share it?

i shared it already with you guys suv.

as mentioned, while all your posts here are highly appreciated, the truth of the matter is that these precious posts will simply be archived and it will be difficult to locate these in the future.

as such, I feel that it will be best to cross-post in another forum outside of SSC so that in the years to come, both Bacolodnons and other people who take interest in the City of Smiles can systematically look up the visual record for a certain development or track an issue about the city.

as i've also emailed, there is so much to discuss about Bacolod that we cannot all lump our posts into this one thread in SSC. this single thread cannot contain the wealth of photos and ideas posted. even this current thread, Thread 16 is already about to end and once this is archived, no one will really take the pains of doing research across Threads 1 to 15 or 16 for that matter.

my proposal was to cross-post pics and news items in another forum outside of SSC for posterity. in the end, it will be easier to track the infrastructure and economy growth of Bacolod and Negros in a more systematic manner. it will also serve well as an archive of events in the city and province years down the line. ini isa ka maayo nga handumanan para sa aton nga banwa kag probinsya.



;)

[ninja kid]

daw nagaginamo kamo di mga boss haw? where's the Christmas spirit? :ohno:

[sugarboy]

wala ginamo a. it's just that people here are over-excited UUK :lol:

[ninja kid]

wala ginamo a. it's just that people here are over-excited UUK :lol:

ah ok ... gapinalanggaanay man gali ah ... :lol:

3 days na lang ... 2008 na !!!

palupok ta pwitis kag whistle bomb ah ... :banana::banana::banana:

[derfbcd]

happy new year ninja kid hehehehe

[habagatcentral1]

I just read the statements. I'm surely we have to understand each other because criticisms I have to say are neither destructive nor of jealousy reigns in my mind whenever I criticize or ask bisan ano pa na nga thread ina. We should be open with how we criticize and suggestions have to be considered or not. We also should accept the fact that nothing is perfect and we cannot please all people. And some people are not meant to be ginalango-lango lang.

So in 2008, hopefully we could get along together well and stop bashing each other or somewhat implying or whatever negativity because nothing will happen, for both sides of us. History has already told us of what happened to the previous CvCs (or even potential ones) lead to nothing. To have a meaningful or truthful Christmas and a prosperous New Year, we should look upon ourselves, we have to look back on our mistakes of the past year, learn from it and see the future in a bright light and precaution.

I apologize if I've reacted in such fury, sometimes sentences are interpreted in different perspective. We should be careful with what we imply or we type. Waay man ko nagapangtanom sang kaakig kag kahilinit bisan sin-o.

Sa liwat, Malipayon nga Bag-o nga Tuig Bacolod!

[boynegro$]

^^Berns ang Blood Pressure mo ha.:lol::lol:
Lets forget guys and think it didn't happened, lets move on to Bacolod City developments.... Cheers!!!:cheers1::cheers1:

[SUV111]

haaaaaaaaay!!!! indi pa bala ready ang intro kag pics ko for next thread....please lang pahinaya niyo anay ang lakat sang thread a

[boy muscovado]

just pray that the new access road will push through...passing la herencia circumferential road going to silay. :)

I admit that its far, especially that i live near the old airport...now, i need to go to the airport at least 2 hours before departure. :(

How I wish it would push through....mas lapit na gid lang ko sa airport and I dont need to snake through bacolod's CBD...Our house is just 20 minutes to and from Silay City proper and then to NBSA as total of 35 minutes siguro...but if the access road through La Herencia would open...abaw....matahum gid....tani indi lang pag 'embalsamahon" kag "ipalubong" ang budget sang dalan so that we will not endure what happened to the Araneta St expansion which lasted for 6 years na but wala pa halfway, and the ever changing landscape of Circumferential Road....tani ang daku daku nga tarpaulin nga WE LOVE BACOLOD" should be rolled down kay kahuluya....the roads are like pockmarked face of (whoever you are thinking of...)...he he he he he:bash::banana::lol:

[boy muscovado]

[QUOTE=berniemacksouthcentr;17351804]I just read the statements. I'm surely we have to understand each other because criticisms I have to say are neither destructive nor of jealousy reigns in my mind whenever I criticize or ask bisan ano pa na nga thread ina. We should be open with how we criticize and suggestions have to be considered or not. We also should accept the fact that nothing is perfect and we cannot please all people. And some people are not meant to be ginalango-lango lang.

So in 2008, hopefully we could get along together well and stop bashing each other or somewhat implying or whatever negativity because nothing will happen, for both sides of us. History has already told us of what happened to the previous CvCs (or even potential ones) lead to nothing. To have a meaningful or truthful Christmas and a prosperous New Year, we should look upon ourselves, we have to look back on our mistakes of the past year, learn from it and see the future in a bright light and precaution.

I apologize if I've reacted in such fury, sometimes sentences are interpreted in different perspective. We should be careful with what we imply or we type. Waay man ko nagapangtanom sang kaakig kag kahilinit bisan sin-o.

Te kalma na ang tanan ha....group hug everybody:grouphug:

I can't wait for the new year...Bacolod will be 70 years old na sa 2008 as a chartered city and the masskara will be......well.....my age actually...ha ha hahahaha:nuts:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ 30 perhaps? hehehe!! Joke! :D

[boy muscovado]

a wala ko ga opisina sa casino. i'd rather spend time at the golf course :lol:


Ay...sugar baron ka gali?........he hehe he...yaman.......kag dira pa ga office sa Lourdes Centre......pwede ka apply trabaho sa office mo?....its so hard for me tilling the soil and planting thousands of sugarcane cuttings (read: patdan) for months......:):cheer:

[boy muscovado]

^^ 30 perhaps? hehehe!! Joke! :D

Im not yet off the calendar ...he hehe h eh he he^^

[SUV111]

Im not yet off the calendar ...he hehe h eh he he^^

Boy Mascuvado... so are you ready for february?... there will be travel exchange this feb...when is your exam?

[retnecllac]

nope, ECE. gusto ko mag call center anay. hambal nila mas dako ang pay sang CVG daw. may ga siling nga ara sa 17k ang starting. I dunno kun tuod man gid kay basi pang entice lang bala haw.. wanna sure kon tuod gid man...

[boy muscovado]

haaay feb 10-11. 17-18....:ohno:

[SUV111]

nope, ECE. gusto ko mag call center anay. hambal nila mas dako ang pay sang CVG daw. may ga siling nga ara sa 17k ang starting. I dunno kun tuod man gid kay basi pang entice lang bala haw.. wanna sure kon tuod gid man...

thats what i heard coz we went to CVG at Circle Inn last time and we were informed about it. try mo anay.

[sweetgirl]

nope, ECE. gusto ko mag call center anay. hambal nila mas dako ang pay sang CVG daw. may ga siling nga ara sa 17k ang starting. I dunno kun tuod man gid kay basi pang entice lang bala haw.. wanna sure kon tuod gid man...

My friend told me its around 18k.

[Xeltran]

Hello!

I suggest a little summary on the second post of the next Bacolod thread.
The first post would be for the intro then the second would be the summary of what has already been discussed. It's kinda nice of other threads that employ the same method. :)

[boy muscovado]

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/abudominic/bacolodbus-ferryroutemap.jpg


try ko upload ha

[boy muscovado]

Ari pa gid ubra ko man..hope it would be of help

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/abudominic/flightsfrombacolod.jpg

[^TumandoK]

Bing L: ‘2007 was a Bountiful Year’

Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said that 2007 was a bountiful year for Bacolod City citing the unprecedented employment generation brought by the coming in of giant investors - Shoe Mart and three dominating call centers worldwide. The city has experienced rapid growth and development when flooded by big time investors early this year.
The employment generation in 2006 was surpassed only in the two quarters of 2007. “Our growth is reflected in our 2008 budget of P1 billion or an increase of P245 million, making the city partially independent from the Internal Revenue Allotment,” he said.

He added that of the 130 local government units in the Philippines, Bacolod was adjudged as the Most Business Friendly City in the country today.

“Let us carry the momentum of 2007 to make us move forward in 2008.

Let’s protect our gains this year and we will see to it that we sustain or even improve it in 2008,” he said.
He said that, “Let us start the 2008 with high spirits and dynamism.”* (CNC)

[^TumandoK]

JNO: ‘We Will Link Bacolod City to the World’

By Edith B. Colmo

As newly appointed head of Tourism, Culture and Development Council (TCDC) of Bacolod, former Cong. John N. Orola, Jr. has expressed gratitude to Mayor Evelio Leonardia for his trust and confidence, at the same time gave assurance that he will work to boost the tourism industry here.

Orola said the invitation to him by Leonardia is an opportunity in creating a new landscape for Bacolod in the areas of tourism. Hopefully, he said, he will be able to meet the expectations of the Council.
Tourism is a broad field, not only arrivals which has multiplier effects, but also preserving what is truly Negros which is our own heritage.

“We look forward to work with city officials as well as with those in the province and satellite cities with tourist attractions and potentials.

Bacolod is the sugar capital of the Philippines. We will create a new industry that can institutionalize tourism as an industry, and can compliment with the sugar industry. This will become an avenue that can link Bacolod to the rest of the world.”
Orola had been in the world tourism, will meet with the mayor on Monday to discuss on how TCDC can work, because the Council is not all planning and talking, but it is all action.*

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Which reminds me of Atlanta, GA during Scarlett O'Hara's days, hehe!! :D

[GearX]

Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (http://www.mb.com.ph/SCAU20071228112179.html)
The school on the go!

Humble beginnings

That now stands as the only state college in Northern Negros and the only science and technology state college in the Province of Negros Occidental was once the Old Sagay Barangay High School (OSBHS) that started its operation in 1970. Its foundation was made possible by former Municipal Mayor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr., Barangay Captain Pedro G. Katalbas and Leopoldo Fernandez. The latter then became its first Principal and its only 10 students were its pioneer graduates.

Five years later, the passage of Batas Pambansa 359 on March, 3, 1983, was authored and sponsored by then Assemblyman Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. converted the Municipal High School into the Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Sagay Branch. Professor Pepito B. Bedia became its first designated Officer-in-Charge. In 1985, the College offered a technical course in fisheries, the Diploma in Fishery Technology. There were 10 pioneering students who took their classes in the evening. Four years later, under the leadership of Artmeio A. Violeta, baccalaureate courses were offered, which include, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Biology and General Science, and Bachelor of Science in Fisheries major in Aquaculture. A year after, additional major fields of specialization, such as Fish Processing Technology, Marine Fisheries and Coastal Resource Management, were added to the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries degree. This time, the College was under the leadership of Wynne S. Silva who was appointed as Officer-in-Charge in 1990.

1998 made a special mark on the history of the College. On January 9 that year, Republic Act 8448 took effect as a law converting the Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Sagay Branch into the Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST). The historical law was authored and sponsored by Hon. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr., Representative of the Second Congressional District of the Province of Negros Occidental. This earned the Congressman the distinction of being the "Father of NONESCOST". Those who worked with him for the passage of the law where Hon. Joseph G. Marañon, City Mayor of Sagay, Dr. Elpidio A. Locsin, Jr., President of ISCOF, and the men and women who were already then a part of the College.

On January 1, 2004, Rogelio T. Artajo took over as the third president of the college. His one-year-old administration has succeeded in opening the way for the accreditation of some of the college’s program. He forged a consortium with the Cebu State College of Science and Technology which affords the college faculty a convenient opportunity to pursue Masteral and Doctoral degrees. He established NONECOST as the only school of nursing in Northern Negros and the only government school of nursing in Negros island. His many projects for the school included the renovation of the administration building and holding of the first Tripartite Forum. This gave the students a chance to air their gripes about the faculty and the administration.

Dr. Artajo’s presidency is distinctive for its vigorous effort to establish cooperative relations with government agencies and fellow state colleges and universities. This effort is now beginning to bear fruits.

Young as it is, the College continues to grow and become the state college as envisioned by the law and its founding father, Hon. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr.. The College is providing the necessary support and equipped with the most competent and professionally trained manpower both in the academic and administrative fields. The College can become the best State College in the region and most probably the country.

History is still being written by the men and women who continuously pass through the portals of the College. More is yet to come and the College can still prove its worth, realize its vision, fulfill its mandate and attain its objectives, only for the highest ideals of education.

Present times

The current year is undoubtedly the most productive year in the history of Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (MONECOST) as the school began to see results of better planning, hard work and a more or less united faculty and workforce.

The school’s physical plant has grown more than three-folds with the expansion and renovation of its existing buildings as well as the addition of new ones; the curriculum has been enriched by some 15 percent with the opening of new courses including a master’s degree in Nursing (in consortium with the Cebu State College of Science and Technology). The instruction has achieved a breakthrough with the conferment of a master’s degree on the first product of the graduate school; the economic enterprise concern has been given due attention with the assistance of foreign consultants.

All the above are directed towards a common, fixed objective – the accreditation of the school’s programs. There’s more to be done before the objective is reached, but NONESCOST now clearly has a good fighting chance to succeed.

NONESCOST’s achievements are encouragement for all NONESTICANS to continue and let unity be a means of ensuring success. With these achievements the institution also raised considerably the expectations of the people it serves and those who look up for opportunities for the betterment of life in Sagay and the district. At this stage NONESCOST no longer can afford to fail or fail and live with a clear conscience.

Nonescost’s general administration

The government of the College is vested upon the Board of Trustees as stipulated in R.A. 8292.

It approves rules and regulations and sets policies as maybe necessary to run the affairs of the College.

The College President is the Chief Executive of the College and acts as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Within the framework of existing laws, the College President exercises the general administration and supervision of all functions and operations of the College, and over all its officers, faculty and non-teaching personnel. The Chief Administrative Officer and the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, respectively assist him on administrative, finance and academic concerns of the College.

The Board of Trustees

The NONESCOST Board of Trustees is composed of the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education, or his/her designated representative from among the Commissioners, as the Chairman of the Board. The Board of Trustees is the highest policy making body trusted to approve rules and regulations not contrary to the existing laws of the country, in order for the College to carry out its functions and operations.

The College President as Vice-Chairman of the Board, and at the same time the Chief Executive of the College, is tasked to implement policies promulgated by the Board of Trustees. He exercises general administrative and supervisory functions in all college operations and over all officers, faculty and non-teaching personnel.

Other members of the Board of Trustees are: the Chairman of the Committee on education and Culture of the Senate, Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the House of Representatives, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority(NEDA), Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology(DOST), President of the NONESCOST Faculty Association, President of the NONESCOST Alumni Association, President of the Supreme Student Council and two prominent citizens of the Province of Negros Occidental who have distinguished themselves in their profession or specialization, as private sector representatives.

The Board had four (4) regular and four (4) special meetings or a total of eight (8) meetings. The Board passed sixty-six (66) resolutions in 2006.

The College Academic and Administrative Councils

To assist in the formulation of policies for approval by the Board of Trustees, the Administrative and Academic Councils of the college were created under Secs. 37 and 39, Rule IX of the IRR of R.A. 8292 with their respective powers and duties.

[Bossmonkey]

Just some random pics during our vacation

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B4 we headed north, we made a stopover at SIR refreshment, they serve one of the best lechon kawali in town, not to mention the biggest BICHOKOY I have ever seen

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sorry if my pictures are either unclear or not well angled, cos wla ako ya sng mga fancy high-tech professional cameras like some of you guys, kag wla man ako photo journalism background hehehe (Sony PSP with camera attachment lng ang gin dala ko with a back up Samsung digi-cam)

[ph_matrix]

^^ nice kaayo sya ! guys, meron bang direct flight sa plane from cbu to bacolod ?

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Yup., Served by 5J (CebuPacific) and 2P (AirPhil). Only 35minutes flight or less, every morning daily.

[ph_matrix]

^^ I'll probably do some research about bacolod tourist spots, we are going to boracay this may and will check bacolod too ;) many thanks.. when is the mascara by the way ?

[boynegro$]

^^ nice kaayo sya ! guys, meron bang direct flight sa plane from cbu to bacolod ?

Yes ph_matrix there is a direct flight, it'll took you for about 25 to 30 mins. Check mo ang site ng Cebu Pacific, there are promos for advanced bookings...:):) If you want a littlle adventure and sight seeing, you can have a different route instead, try Ceres Bus from Cebu to Bacolod, you will see the other half of Cebu and Negros for about 7 to 8 hours maximum. :):)

[ph_matrix]

I'll think about that, honestly i hate the bus, specially if its more than 3hrs na .. "sakit na sa sampot" :lol: many thanks !

Yes ph_matrix there is a direct flight, it'll took you for about 25 to 30 mins. Check mo ang site ng Cebu Pacific, there are promos for advanced bookings...:):) If you want a littlle adventure and sight seeing, you can have a different route instead, try Ceres Bus from Cebu to Bacolod, you will see the other half of Cebu and Negros for about 7 to 8 hours maximum. :):)

[boynegro$]

^^ I'll probably do some research about bacolod tourist spots, we are going to boracay this may and will check bacolod too ;) many thanks.. when is the mascara by the way ?

Nung October lng nag Masskara amigo, next year ulit. Very nice plan, cebu to bacolod then iloilo tapos boracay.... may plano ka yatang libutin ang vizayas in just a single blow.:lol::lol: Anyway, just inform us if ever you will stop by Bacolod City, we'll do the rest.:):)

[BYAHILO]

^^ I'll probably do some research about bacolod tourist spots, we are going to boracay this may and will check bacolod too ;) many thanks.. when is the mascara by the way ?

Masskara 2008 is Octiber 17-20, 2008

I'll think about that, honestly i hate the bus, specially if its more than 3hrs na .. "sakit na sa sampot" :lol: many thanks !

may 5J ka na when going to Bcd. airfare is aprrox 1100PHP incl YQ na

[boynegro$]

I'll think about that, honestly i hate the bus, specially if its more than 3hrs na .. "sakit na sa sampot" :lol: many thanks !

Sa bagay, nakaka pagod talaga kung 7 hours travel na land trip. Anyway you have many choices though, select what suits you best. :):)

[ph_matrix]

wow, thanks, I check if some cdo ssc'er can go, I think @bariq will be here this may, we are planning for our first meet this may also. many thanks again, will keep in touch !

Nung October lng nag Masskara amigo, next year ulit. Very nice plan, cebu to bacolod then iloilo tapos boracay.... may plano ka yatang libutin ang vizayas in just a single blow.:lol::lol: Anyway, just inform us if ever you will stop by Bacolod City, we'll do the rest.:):)

[boynegro$]

^^ OK, no problemo!!:cheers::cheers:

[BYAHILO]

does anybody know if Carbin Reef is still open for excursions? or do wee need a permit to go there?

Im still finalizing my travel plan for 2008, and i MIGHT include it in my travel calendar.

[JEFFjr_25]

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Cokin Bldg at Libertad Extension

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Its nice to note that Bacolod's Libertad area is experiencing the same growth the whole city in general does. Thats why one can just imagine, when the govt ctr opens, the picture of growth in this corridor. And we all Love It for this will be very beneficial to the whole Bacolod economy. We're all excited for things to come this 2008. :banana:

[putnam_48]

bossmonkey, where is bonista resort?

[Bacolodnon]

bossmonkey, where is bonista resort?

Bonista is in Escalante...medyo sulodlon....pro nice ang place:)

[putnam_48]

boym, thanks for your post regarding transpo services...very informative. you have a lot of information regarding our city all the time anyways.

phmatrix...if you can't stand long hours on a bus, i suggest you take the plane. i used to work in cebu (rotating dumaguete, bacolod and iloilo) and grabe gid ang sakit sa lawas mag pa cebu. it's one long journey. although as what boyn said it will give you opportunity to see the different towns.

[putnam_48]

thanks bacolodnon. it indeed looks very very nice. is the white sand natural?

[putnam_48]

or white man gid? basi namata mata lang ko. :-)

[boynegro$]

boym, thanks for your post regarding transpo services...very informative. you have a lot of information regarding our city all the time anyways.

phmatrix...if you can't stand long hours on a bus, i suggest you take the plane. i used to work in cebu (rotating dumaguete, bacolod and iloilo) and grabe gid ang sakit sa lawas mag pa cebu. it's one long journey. although as what boyn said it will give you opportunity to see the different towns.

Hi there putnam, I used to travel that route as well when I was working at Cebu. If im not in a hurry I preferred to take a bus coz it gives me opportunity to see other cities/towns especially in Negros Oriental and Southern Cebu.
If i was a member of SSC during that time, damo gd ko guru pics.hehehe:nuts::nuts::lol::lol: Happy New Year to You.:cheers::cheers:

[SUV111]

wow, thanks, I check if some cdo ssc'er can go, I think @bariq will be here this may, we are planning for our first meet this may also. many thanks again, will keep in touch !

hello Ph....nice of you to visit our thread...so, if your ready to go to Bacolod please send us a PM and we will help you book for an accomodation :) and we are willing to tour you around...this will be the start of the CDO BCD team. :) btw, i sent you a PM regarding our little secret.( I LOVE IT) :) please make it more exclusive ok?...hehehehe i expect for your PM migo Ph. :)

:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Hello!

I suggest a little summary on the second post of the next Bacolod thread.
The first post would be for the intro then the second would be the summary of what has already been discussed. It's kinda nice of other threads that employ the same method. :)

actually this thread is already the summary of the big events of 2007... what we are aiming for for the next thread is to highlight the Big events that will transpire next year.

[SUV111]

i shared it already with you guys suv.

as mentioned, while all your posts here are highly appreciated, the truth of the matter is that these precious posts will simply be archived and it will be difficult to locate these in the future.

as such, I feel that it will be best to cross-post in another forum outside of SSC so that in the years to come, both Bacolodnons and other people who take interest in the City of Smiles can systematically look up the visual record for a certain development or track an issue about the city.

as i've also emailed, there is so much to discuss about Bacolod that we cannot all lump our posts into this one thread in SSC. this single thread cannot contain the wealth of photos and ideas posted. even this current thread, Thread 16 is already about to end and once this is archived, no one will really take the pains of doing research across Threads 1 to 15 or 16 for that matter.

my proposal was to cross-post pics and news items in another forum outside of SSC for posterity. in the end, it will be easier to track the infrastructure and economy growth of Bacolod and Negros in a more systematic manner. it will also serve well as an archive of events in the city and province years down the line. ini isa ka maayo nga handumanan para sa aton nga banwa kag probinsya.



;)

oh!!! this is what its all about?... I prefer to post here in SSC, i dont think i can still cross post pics or posts. anyway, people are just browsing through archives like what i did before and like what other forumers did also. Its not that difficult anyway, and besides you can always repost the pics whenever you want to. :) thanks for the suggestion @sugarboy.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ @Smile: I love to read Bacolod's archived threads. Its like taking me back to memory lane. hehehehe.. At times, its nice to recall some of our posts(pictures included) from wayback. Like example, the construction til the completion and opening of SM City Bacolod. I love it.:banana:

[SUV111]

and dont forget the sanparq building which i featured it first in our thread before and until its final completion. watch out!!! i love it :)

[sugarboy]

Ay...sugar baron ka gali?........he hehe he...yaman.......kag dira pa ga office sa Lourdes Centre......pwede ka apply trabaho sa office mo?....its so hard for me tilling the soil and planting thousands of sugarcane cuttings (read: patdan) for months......:):cheer:
sa matuod lang, kusinero ako sa L'sea restaurant pero ga part-time pangusina sa Marapara :lol:

oh!!! this is what its all about?... I prefer to post here in SSC, i dont think i can still cross post pics or posts. anyway, people are just browsing through archives like what i did before and like what other forumers did also. Its not that difficult anyway, and besides you can always repost the pics whenever you want to. :) thanks for the suggestion @sugarboy.

ok man lang. padayon lang gyapon di sa SSC.

anyways, exciting ang 2008. dean of architecture sang LCC, Arch. Butch Alisbo was here in the house yesterday and we were discussing about how the infrastructure and construction progress of Bacolod can be properly chronicled for posterity. naga-uswag na gid ang Bacolod and who else can best chronicle the infrastructure developments but the academe from one of the Philippines' top architecture schools, LCC. ;)

[SUV111]

sa matuod lang, kusinero ako sa L'sea restaurant pero ga part-time pangusina sa Marapara :lol:



ok man lang. padayon lang gyapon di sa SSC.

anyways, exciting ang 2008. dean of architecture sang LCC, Arch. Butch Alisbo was here in the house yesterday and we were discussing about how the infrastructure and construction progress of Bacolod can be properly chronicled for posterity. naga-uswag na gid ang Bacolod and who else can best chronicle the infrastructure developments but the academe from one of the Philippines' top architecture schools, LCC. ;)

theres no doubt about it! its my alma mater and I'm proud of it... i think they can be the best source for your forum outside SSC...:) well check your site once they can feature the Infras of Bacolod as of 2007...and 2008

I will just do the leg work in taking the upcoming and ongoing infras of Bacolod as the source of discussion in this thread :)

I LOVE IT!!!!
:banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Yes @Sugarboy, it would be perfect if you ask your dean/friend from LCC to join SSC and be an active forumer. His insights and expertise would be a welcome treat here. This can certainly set a strong command on some discussions here regarding present and future projects in Bacolod and Negros in general. Tell him, join na. We Love It.:banana:

[sugarboy]

is anyone here familiar with the term "seawall"?

[JuIcYdUdE22]

is anyone here familiar with the term "seawall"?

yup? what about seawall?

[JuIcYdUdE22]

theres no doubt about it! its my alma mater and I'm proud of it... i think they can be the best source for your forum outside SSC...:) well check your site once they can feature the Infras of Bacolod as of 2007...and 2008

I will just do the leg work in taking the upcoming and ongoing infras of Bacolod as the source of discussion in this thread :)

I LOVE IT!!!!
:banana::banana::banana:

alma mater dear
we promise faith and love...
ahmmhmmmhmm...
wahehehehe

[wildmusic!]

Just some random pics during our vacation
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ang ganda naman ng resort na 'to..:yes::yes::yes:

Good Morning, Bacolod! :wave:

[wildmusic!]

this thread is nearing its end na pala..hehehe Boom Bacolod 2008 na!

Happy New Year everyone!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

[habagatcentral1]

Its 3 days before 2008, paging SUV, where are your intro pictures? :D Lets start a new thread! :)

[Bossmonkey]

bossmonkey, where is bonista resort?

like bacolodnon said that medyo sulodlon na siya, heheh but when bonista sez that its only a 2hr drive from Bac to Bonista, dont believe it, heheh yes its possible to arrive in 2 hrs time, but thats if your really really speeding

bacolod to escalante will take about 2hrs 45min, and from Escalante to Bonista itll take about 15 to 20minutes, but it will be worth it gid, very reasonable if not pretty cheap prices for a fancy resort like this

entrance is only 20 pesos for adults and 12 pesos for the kids
picnic cottages: P200- P500
swimming pool: P50
ammenities:Restaurant, Cliffside Hotel, Island or resort hoping, kayaking, carabao riding, etc.
the Hotel good for (4) only cost us P1600 airconditioned and 2 queen sized beds, but we brought 2 extra airbeds

Nice ang water, very clear and clean, and with corals

[SUV111]

SEAWALL is near SM CITY BACOLODD hahahahaha!!!!

[wildmusic!]

^^ nyaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :lol::lol::lol:

[kiretoce]

Time for a new thread folks. :colgate:




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[SUV111]

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BOOM BACOLOD 2008

In the past year, Bacolod has surprised us with many new improvements. 2007 has been a progressive year, bagging awards and honors, and we have been proud to say that our City of Smiles has indeed become a metropolitan district. The new advances in school curriculums, new buildings and facilities have had students become more competitive in their chosen fields. New shopping centers have developed to accommodate the needs of the people as well as the tourists. The nightlife areas have expanded all throughout the city inviting Bacolodnons to get to know each other and interconnect their social circles. We crave to try what are fresh and unfamiliar, from authentic international cuisine, first-class restaurants, classy coffee shops to local dishes and delicacies and innovative and original creations from our own phomegrown chefs and cooks. Our medical services are improving with cutting-edge amenities and facilities as well as spirited and competitive doctors and nurses. The manifestation of new and unique festivals as well as the revival and enhancement of the old, sightseers and locals alike are enticed to experience the magic of what Bacolod has to offer. With these developments, 2008 holds a promise for more shockers, surprises and a more active and dynamic Bacolod.
©postergirl

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UP NORTH

NEW BACOLOD-SILAY AIRPORT (NBSA)
The outcome of the NEW BACOLOD AIRPORT PROJECT will finally be open on January 2008 with international standards and state-of-the art facitlities that would usher the influx of tourists and investments. Strategically located at Silay City, one of the only two living museum-cities of the Philippines, it is expected to spur new growth and become a possible international flight hub

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CONVERGYS
the country's leading telemarketing/BPO company has decided to open its doors to Bacolod at SANPARQ Bldg., Lacson St., Mandalagan in early 2008

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ENTERTAINMENT DEPOT COMPLEX
commercial and night entertainment center in Lacson St.,Mandalagan is being developed with the rise of a hotel, as addition to its bars and restos

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THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.

888 CHINATOWN SQUARE
An answer to Bacolod's zest and zeal for shopping and quality bargains opens early 2008 at Gatuslao St. Patterned to the 168 Shopping Center in Manila, it would bring bargains of Divisoria with a class similar to Greenhills Shopping Center

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DOWN SOUTH

PLANTA HOTEL AND RESIDENCIES
beside the MetroDome is one of the newest hotels to open in 2008. the neo-classical and Greco-Roman architecture further enhances the changing face of Araneta St.


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TO THE EAST

BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER
this massive three-storey, neo-classical building will be the new home of the city government of Bacolod along the Carlos Hilado Highway (Circumferential Rd.). it is strategically located at the center of the city map which makes it accessible to all barangays and to escape the congestion at the central business district. It would spur further growth and development of the "East Area" which was initialized by LOPUES EAST CENTER MALL and EAST BLOCK.

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Happy New Year Bacolod!!!
We welcome 2008 with a BANG!!!!

Thank you to postergirl, boymascuvado and boynegros for helping me out in making this thread :)
we love it!!!!

[boynegro$]

Wow!!!!BOOM talaga!!!!
:dance::dance:

Happy New Year Bacolod City..I LOVE IT!!!!
:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

[SUV111]

oh I'm so excited for Next year...Panaad na naman and travel exchange. :) and Bacolod will host again some Big sports event this coming february :)

[^TumandoK]

Weeeeeeee!!! New Thread in time for the New Year... Let's welcome the year with Bang!!! BOOM BACOLOD 2008!!! Thanks gid sa inyo ah..

[SUV111]

your welcome tumandok :) thanks man for being so supportive to us :) we really love it :)

[^TumandoK]

Teleperformance to send employees abroad for training

GLOBAL contact center Teleperformance (TP) will be sending its employees to United States of America to enhance their teaching and training skills as another huge account is set to be launched early next year.

Call center employees Rae Anne Gedorio, Josephine Cassion Aquio, Jerry Joseph Jimenez, Rodolfo Remo, Eduardo Santos and Estela Nacionales are set to leave Bacolod for Tacoma, Washington, USA first week of January 2008 and will stay in the US until February to receive training necessary for the operations of another customer service account.

Post your comments here on the Makati siege

The group is the second batch of Bacolod trainers that will be sent to USA for training. Earlier, Jose Luis Bailon and Christian Joaquin were also sent to USA for the same reason.

Last October, the company sent off employees for training in Australia. Account Manager Maria Talastas with call center trainer Cristina Ilalto and call center supervisor Davie Castillo headed the team.

2007 was an awesome year for TP, despite that the first year traditionally brings many growing pains especially in a brand new market like Negros, said Site Director Rich Loveland.

In his Christmas message emailed to TP employees, he was quoted in saying: "We started [in 2006] with almost no management with TP experience and the majority of employees with little or no call center experience. In this year we have overcome every challenges put before us, put ourselves on the global map many times and become a high performing veteran call center. We are now sending Tiger Teams to help other centers, sending ambassadors from Bacolod to many locations nationally and internationally and have progressed to the point that virtually all leadership positions can now grow from within our own ranks."

He also declared that by 2008 TP would hit the next level across the board and establish itself as a fountain of leadership and an example of greatness.
One of TP's best practices is its policy of promoting people from within the organization. Based on the record of TP's Human Resources department more than 50 employees have been promoted since January 2007-and to date there are still many different opportunities open for the newbies.

With the expansion in 2008, the company is also expecting for more local jobs over the next few months.

TP Philippines Managing Director David Rizzo meantime said it is an honor and a privilege to work with a team that has helped take Teleperformance to the top of the contact center industry.

"You've not only done great things for this organization but you've done great things for yourselves and for that, you should truly be proud," he concluded in his Christmas note sent to Teleperformance employees.

[boynegro$]

^^ how nice. Rae Anne Gedorio was one of my team mates before.

[Farirah]

Good Afternoon Bacolod!


Let God bless this Thread 17 where peace and prosperity reign. . :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[boynegro$]

Good Afternoon Bacolod!


Let God bless this Thread 17 where peace and prosperity reign. . :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Good afternoon to you too Far.:):)

[jmok]

good evening pala sa tanan.....

yippeeey new thread naman,,,,,,,congratulations to all of us.Indeed 2007 is a fruitful year for Bacolod ,I am looking forward for the next year ,Keep it up Bacolod,,,I love yah,,,


I'll just want to say thank you and congrats for the one made this thread.(in fainess nami)cheers for all of you..

Anywayz,Advance happy new year to all of you and sa Bacolod

[ngprofflorida]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! BOOM BOOM BOOM 2008:okay::okay::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::dance:

Congratulation Thread 17 headed by SUV111, Boy Negros, Postergirl and group of SSC Bacolod.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

New thread for the New Year, 2008. Congratulations to all. Lets all welcome the Year of the Rat with peace and friendship. Smile folks, its Boom Time 2008.:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Good Afternoon Bacolod!


Let God bless this Thread 17 where peace and prosperity reign. . :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Thank you farirah :) nag usap na kami ni ph about our plans :) hehehehe

good evening pala sa tanan.....

yippeeey new thread naman,,,,,,,congratulations to all of us.Indeed 2007 is a fruitful year for Bacolod ,I am looking forward for the next year ,Keep it up Bacolod,,,I love yah,,,


I'll just want to say thank you and congrats for the one made this thread.(in fainess nami)cheers for all of you..

Anywayz,Advance happy new year to all of you and sa Bacolod

Thank you jmok and advance happy new year too...please send me a PM sang imo location...

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! BOOM BOOM BOOM 2008:okay::okay::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::dance:

Congratulation Thread 17 headed by SUV11, Boy Negros, Postergirl and group of SSC Bacolod.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

thank you NG....kulang 1 ang akon na SUV :)

[SUV111]

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taraaaaaaaaan.....!!!!!!!!!!!
:banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ @Smile: Wow. This is great news to all jobseekers in Bacolod/Negros. The year of the rat is just 2 days away, yet its already having the feel of boom 2008 this early.:okay::okay:

[SUV111]

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Bing L: ‘2007 was a Bountiful Year’

Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said that 2007 was a bountiful year for Bacolod City citing the unprecedented employment generation brought by the coming in of giant investors - Shoe Mart and three dominating call centers worldwide. The city has experienced rapid growth and development when flooded by big time investors early this year.
The employment generation in 2006 was surpassed only in the two quarters of 2007. “Our growth is reflected in our 2008 budget of P1 billion or an increase of P245 million, making the city partially independent from the Internal Revenue Allotment,” he said.

He added that of the 130 local government units in the Philippines, Bacolod was adjudged as the Most Business Friendly City in the country today.

“Let us carry the momentum of 2007 to make us move forward in 2008.

Let’s protect our gains this year and we will see to it that we sustain or even improve it in 2008,” he said.
He said that, “Let us start the 2008 with high spirits and dynamism.”* (CNC)

[SUV111]

^^ @Smile: Wow. This is great news to all jobseekers in Bacolod/Negros. The year of the rat is just 2 days away, yet its already having the feel of boom 2008 this early.:okay::okay:

I told you...more to come my friend...just sit back and relax and feel the magnitude when 2008 arrives

I LOVE IT!!!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Bacolod City....The Bustling Metropolis

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[boynegro$]

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taraaaaaaaaan.....!!!!!!!!!!!
:banana::banana::banana:

Medyo dako man sweldo a. It can compete with other call center company here.

[SUV111]

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Robinson's Place Bacolod, this mall will soon expand and make the people of Bacolod experience their new shopping atmosphere. watch out!!!

[SUV111]

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AZATRI souvenirs @ the Metropolis Towers :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Wheres this Metropolis Tower @SUV??:)

[Fraulein]

Congrats sa lahat for the beautiful posts that you provided in the Forum. You really make sure that Bacolod will be seen worldwide!

Kudos sa inyong lahat! :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!:cheers:

[SUV111]

Congrats sa lahat for the beautiful posts that you provided in the Forum. You really make sure that Bacolod will be seen worldwide!

Kudos sa inyong lahat! :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!:cheers:

hahahaha!!!! thank you so much fraulein...you always see the BRIGHTER side of Bacolod :) thank you so much :)

well, according to our new Tourism Director...he will link Bacolod to the WORLD

di nila alam mas na una kami :) hahahahaha

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

^^ Wheres this Metropolis Tower @SUV??:)

Thats the condo in front of Robinson's Place Bacolod

[boynegro$]

^^ Wheres this Metropolis Tower @SUV??:)

Front of Robinsons Place, that's the office of Alliance Call center as well Jeff.

[boynegro$]

Congrats sa lahat for the beautiful posts that you provided in the Forum. You really make sure that Bacolod will be seen worldwide!

Kudos sa inyong lahat! :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!:cheers:

Thank you Fraulein, same to you.:):):cheers1::cheers1:

[SUV111]

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Kuppa @ Night

[JEFFjr_25]

hahahaha!!!! thank you so much fraulein...you always see the BRIGHTER side of Bacolod :) thank you so much :)

well, according to our new Tourism Director...he will link Bacolod to the WORLD

di nila alam mas na una kami :) hahahahaha

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

And all they(tourists) need is to click at SSC-BCD thread. Plus they will be given personalized tour of the city and some insights. And another plus, great accomodation to SSC-BCD's official home, Sylvia Manor Hotel.:) And of course, all the FUN and THRILL from all the guys and gals of SSC-Bacolod.:banana::banana:

[SUV111]

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This is the Metropolis Tower...Home of Alliance Call Center in Bacolod

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[BYAHILO]

hello peeps.

im coming over to bacolod jan 27th sa hapon.. pero be back in manila 28th sang aga.

:D

[SUV111]

And all they(tourists) need is to click at SSC-BCD thread. Plus they will be given personalized tour of the city and some insights. And another plus, great accomodation to SSC-BCD's official home, Sylvia Manor Hotel.:) And of course, all the FUN and THRILL from all the guys and gals of SSC-Bacolod.:banana::banana:

korek:) Sylvia Manor is the Place to be...

when you get here, bunyagan ka man namon sa Sylvia Manor...

:banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

korek:) Sylvia Manor is the Place to be...

when you get here, bunyagan ka man namon sa Sylvia Manor...

:banana::banana::banana:

Bunyagan???:nuts: Excited na ko.:lol:

[boynegro$]

^^ yeah!! dapat lng...Official hotel of SSC-Bacolod...

[SUV111]

888 malls Lamp Posts. :)

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[boynegro$]

^^ it change colors every 3 seconds.

[JEFFjr_25]

888 malls Lamp Posts. :)

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I really Love these lamps. This mall is setting a unique standard. Its a good thing, with the fierced competition among malls in the city, its management must think of something that will set them apart from the rest.:) Miskan sa lamps man lng.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^ it change colors every 3 seconds.

ay abaw!!!!!!!! gina orasan mo gali while I am taking pics :)

I really Love these lamps. This mall is setting a unique standard. Its a good thing, with the fierced competition among malls in the city, its management must think of something that will set them apart from the rest.:) Miskan sa lamps man lng.:lol:

I'm quite excited about this mall jeff, i hope they'll be selling stuffs at a very cheap price like in tutuban and 168. :) Basi next time Imelda Marcos makadto man diri kay favorite niya na daan ang tutuban and 168 :) hehehehe...

notice ko lang galing daw ka gagmay sang mga stores...i hope it will not be like RAON where the place is too crowded...

[boynegro$]

[QUOTE=SUV111;17381194]ay abaw!!!!!!!! gina orasan mo gali while I am taking pics :)

Ay oo e. anu pigaw.:banana::banana:

[SUV111]

^^ hahahaha!!!! belib na ko migs a :) timan ko man bala sa sunod

[boynegro$]

I really Love these lamps. This mall is setting a unique standard. Its a good thing, with the fierced competition among malls in the city, its management must think of something that will set them apart from the rest.:) Miskan sa lamps man lng.:lol:

Jeff I think there are more to this mall than meets the eye. Check the design after it is completed, its more unique, the prices and the kind of goods they are selling. I think this is a first of its kind here in bacolod. :):)

[JEFFjr_25]

I'm quite excited about this mall jeff, i hope they'll be selling stuffs at a very cheap price like in tutuban and 168. :) Basi next time Imelda Marcos makadto man diri kay favorite niya na daan ang tutuban and 168 :) hehehehe...

notice ko lang galing daw ka gagmay sang mga stores...i hope it will not be like RAON where the place is too crowded...

Smaller shops mean affordable rentals among its tenants. That will also contribute to lower prices in the product/s they sell. So i guess, its okay. I hope the mall admin will keep this place attractive and clean through the years of operation. And not the typical Raon or Divi atmosphere.:)

[SUV111]

^^ thats the thing that they should watch out coz this Mall will only be useless if its not well taken care of...

i heard there will be restos inside and also supermarket. :) I just cant wait for this mall to open...I'm getting excited for next year...whew!!!!! I love it!!!

[JuIcYdUdE22]

hey guys, i am asking also for support, please add all the thing that you can add, sa bacolod iya ka www.world66.com
please update especially sa mga restaurants, then ilapta sa mga kilalal nyo ang bacolod link under the website
its a very good promotion for bacolod...

[SUV111]

Jeff, teh ano ang mahambal mo sa Bacolod....are you excited to go back here?...

[SUV111]

I cant wait to see Mayor Bing and discuss some things with him :) I'm sure this thread will be full of infos after the meeting :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Jeff, teh ano ang mahambal mo sa Bacolod....are you excited to go back here?...
With these soon to open developments and projects, you expect me not to be ecstatic and thrilled???:nuts::):lol:

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[SUV111]

^^ wow nice developments of Bacolod :) hahahaha!!!! I will post some recent pics tomorrow. i will take a pic of SANPARQ, the hotel at depot and some sights of bacolod..

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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this is how robs place bacolod expansion would look like :)

they will be utilizing the back portion of the mall, this will make RPB look even more classy. there will be a food strip, new stores, an event center and a bigger dept store. :)

I think the project will start this year. :)

:banana::banana::banana:

[sugarboy]

^^ yeah!! dapat lng...Official hotel of SSC-Bacolod...
do SSC-ers get an immediate 20% discount?

[habagatcentral1]

Baw dugay na ko wala ka-check post for Bacolod, enjoy ako sa roadtrip namon di from Manila to Baguio to Tagaytay to Batangas. :D

Anyway, Congratulations for Bacolod's newest thread! :okay:

[jmok]

good morning,,,,,

nice to see those beautiful pictures.....

daw ginbusog naman akon nga mga mata( esp.the 888 mall,the lamps are beautiful indeed, looking forward for the expansion of robinsons,,,,,,yeah,,,,keep it up bacolod!!....hahaha

[ngprofflorida]

888 malls Lamp Posts. :)

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Beautiful lamp posts it changes the color every 3 seconds, this color symblolizes prosperity, wealth, health, longevity, money, business according to this chinese feng shui...... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Beautiful lamp posts it changes the color every 3 seconds, this color symblolizes prosperity, wealth, health, longevity, money, business according to this chinese feng shui...... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

wow!!! but i think your right...

Mall 888 is now 90% finish, i think they are in a hurry to finish before the Chinese new year which is on February7. ..

^^ yeah!! dapat lng...Official hotel of SSC-Bacolod...

official Hotel gid :) to all our friends who will be coming home next year, if you have plans of staying at sylvia manor, just get in touch to us to get your immediate discount...:) (Postergirl, SUV and boynegros)

@postergirl, i will let you know kung when ang dinner, if you cant make it, just leave my name again at the front desk like what you did last time (for my discount). :) hehehehe please tell tito and kevin to join us. :) thanks

[menina]

good morning everyone! baw wala gid ko ka abot sa last thread, I knew it :D

hope all of you will be safe this new year! I miss seeing fireworks pag new year :( diri wala masyado fireworks pag new year :(

SUV111 and boynegros, thanks as always for your wonderful pics and dedication to the thread. it's very nice to see updates all the time - i am even more informed of the new developments than my mom because of you guys! hehe! :) :) :)

OT: putnam, congrats to your pats for going 16-0!!! good job by moss and papa tom as always. very exciting ang game nila, and NY played a great game as well :)

Happy New Year to everyone!!!
:grouphug:

[SUV111]

good morning everyone! baw wala gid ko ka abot sa last thread, I knew it :D

hope all of you will be safe this new year! I miss seeing fireworks pag new year :( diri wala masyado fireworks pag new year :(

SUV111 and boynegros, thanks as always for your wonderful pics and dedication to the thread. it's very nice to see updates all the time - i am even more informed of the new developments than my mom because of you guys! hehe! :) :) :)

OT: putnam, congrats to your pats for going 16-0!!! good job by moss and papa tom as always. very exciting ang game nila, and NY played a great game as well :)

Advance Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone!!!
:grouphug:

your welcome dear. :) nakakatouch naman ang sinabi mo :)wala ka gid nakaabot sang previous thread. :) nami to...sadya :)

well..thats the least we could do for our kasimanwas who are not here right now...were happy na to know that your happy with what were doing. Mas nami pa gid kung damo man ma share updates diri para sadya.

BTW, putnam will be home this january kag ma meet kami nila boynegros :) when ka ya puli?...PM ka na lang para talk ta :)
:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

SM City Bacolod Bldg. A

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[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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Happy New Year from SSC Bacolod :)
hehehehe!!!
We LOVe IT

[boy muscovado]

Thanks people especially to SUV 111 for the wonderful introduction....ehem!:cheers:

It makes me feel proud and "daw mapuli ko dayon"....he he hehe

Abaw, Sylvia Manor gid ya.....ay te puro pa mga "talikodgenic" ang pose.....its good nobody fell off the roof......Grabe official hotel na gid ya????? he he he he....and wow! ang robinson's


Sige next vision ko.................The Metro Bacolod Transit System that would run from NBSA to BREDCO.....o, ha....it will have subterranean, elevated and ground level rails like MRT

[habagatcentral1]

^^ When will you be home by the way? Are you in Manila right now?

[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

yehey bago naman nga thread... congrats lng da sa nag himo ahhh...
dasig sa inyo bah...

[boynegro$]

do SSC-ers get an immediate 20% discount?

Nope.... friends only. If Postergirl will agree.

[boynegro$]

good morning everyone! baw wala gid ko ka abot sa last thread, I knew it :D

hope all of you will be safe this new year! I miss seeing fireworks pag new year :( diri wala masyado fireworks pag new year :(

SUV111 and boynegros, thanks as always for your wonderful pics and dedication to the thread. it's very nice to see updates all the time - i am even more informed of the new developments than my mom because of you guys! hehe! :) :) :)

OT: putnam, congrats to your pats for going 16-0!!! good job by moss and papa tom as always. very exciting ang game nila, and NY played a great game as well :)

Happy New Year to everyone!!!
:grouphug:

Thank you Menina... Have a wonderful New Year.:):):cheers::cheers:

[jmok]

good pm

have a blessed new year sa inyo guyz,,,,

[boynegro$]

^^Same to you.

[jmok]

SPORTS MUNA TAYO...

Bacoleño holder of two
world Muay Thai titles
BY CEDELF TUPAS


Unknown to many, a Bacoleño is one of the global icons in the contact sport of Muay Thai.

Bacolod-born Vince Patrick Esteban Casa Soberano has been involved with the martial art for 33 years and owns two World Professional Muay Thai Federation crowns.

Muay Thai, referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", because the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in battle, is the national sport of Thailand but is growing all over the world.

The 43-year-old Soberano's latest conquest is the WPMTF welterweight title, which he won by knockout over a Thai opponent in the prestigious King's Cup before 60,000 at the Suanlaam Park infront of the Royal Palace in Bangkok , Thailand early this month.

An alumnus of the University of St. La Salle-Integrated School, Soberano, now based in Beijing , China , where he runs a Muay Thai school, is also the world lightweight champion, a distinction he earned after his victory in the Queen's Birthday World Championship Superfights in August also in Bangkok .

Soberano won both titles by knockout. It also marked the first time a Filipino won during the King and Queen's Birthday.

In the Queen's Cup, he sent Thai veteran Sompchak into the canvass for good with a wicked right hand on the kisser for the crown in front of 50,000 people. The fight was aired live on Thai national television.

There are 50 countries under the WPMTF with 300 to 500 fighters.

In a professional Muay Thai career spanning three decades, Soberano, fighting and training for Kaersamwit Gym, has a record of 28 wins and 2 losses spiked by 20 knockouts and 6 TKOs. Soberano also dabbles in mixed martial arts, where he logs a professional record of 8 wins and 2 losses.

Soberano has literally fought all over the world and is at the pinnacle of the sport.

Despite his stature, Soberano remains grounded.

“I'm not the best fighter out there. I'm just probably the most determined,” Soberano, who is in Bacolod for a short vacation, told the DAILY STAR in a telephone interview last night.

“I train harder than any other fighter and I'm really passionate about the sport,” he added. “I fight without pressure”.

And with passion, comes the drive and hunger for more glory.

He “retired” from his job as a software engineer in the US last year to focus on running his gym, which he manages with in China and his fighting career.

After conquering Muay Thai, Soberano said he is pursuing K-1, a combat sport that combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San shou, Kickboxing and traditional Boxing to determine the single best stand-up fighter in the world.

In fact, he said he is scheduled for a 155 kg. division qualifying fight in Japan on Jan. 18, 2008.

He is also set to compete in Europe's version of K-1 in Belgium in The Netherlands and Belgium later this year.

Soberano, a father of two kids, believes his involvement with Muay Thai is his “destiny”.

It appeared that the road to the top was improbable, considering that Soberano was not the “athletic type” when he was a kid.

“I had heart problems. I was flat-footed, I had asthma,” he said. “They say I was more of an artistic guy and I could barely hold a basketball. I tried some karate. I liked it but I wasn't that good,” he added.

But that all changed when he was 10 as he joined his father, Joe Soberano, a lawyer, in a visit to Bangkok .

During that trip, Vincent got hooked to Muay Thai after watching a professional fight at the historic Lumpini Stadium.

“I haven't seen anything like it before. The two fighters started slow then started to go at it in the second round. At an instant, the other fighter was knocked out cold. I was shocked but I really loved the sport the first time I saw it,” he recalled.

Vincent was enrolled by his father in a Muay Thai school the following day. Initially, he trained for three months. In the next few years, he would spend his summers in Bangkok , honing his skills.

Although he has spent most of his time abroad, Soberano has not failed to carry the name of the Philippines each time he steps into the ring.

“I always represent the Philippines . When I turned pro in 1989 or 1990 in Las Vegas , I was asked what country I will represent and I told them I'm from the Philippines ,” he added.

In a report on China Daily posted on Soberano's website www.vpecs.com, Soberano was inspired to share his skills and opened his first Black Tiger Academy in San Diego in 1991.

“Soberano moved to Beijing in 2004 to run an outsourcing office and then started his own software consulting company in 2005. However, the lure of the ring never faded. Tired of shadowboxing in his office, Soberano looked for a place to teach the art he had practiced since his boyhood,” the report continued.

Soberano said it's not the economic benefits that lure people into Muay Thai, which is dwarfed by boxing and mixed martial arts in terms of commercial interest.

“They fight for prestige, not money,” he said, adding that the purse for a regular fight is between $1,000 to $5,000.

There is a sense of fulfillment in fighting the best, he added.

Soberano said his biggest purse was $25,000 when he fought in Japan .

As a sport, Muay Thai, Soberano said, is not as complicated as other people might think.

The premise in Muay Thai is that it's 50 percent conditioning, he said.

“You can learn the moves in a week,” he said. “It's not complicated, there's no fancy stuff”.

“But to be able to use it effectively, you have to really be well- conditioned. The hard part is being able to stay in good shape,” he added.

“For professional fighters, the training is tough. You have to be ready to train for 7-8 hours a day, six days a week,” he said.

Soberano said he will gladly oblige if he is called to help out the Philippine National Muay Thai teams.

source:
www.visayandailystar.com

[boy muscovado]

^^ When will you be home by the way? Are you in Manila right now?

if this question is 4 me...yes i'm in manila and i will be going home maybe last wk of feb


thanks for the nice feedbacks you are posting:)

[sugarboy]

if this question is 4 me...yes i'm in manila and i will be going home maybe last wk of feb


thanks for the nice feedbacks you are posting:)

you work in manila?

[SUV111]

Thanks people especially to SUV 111 for the wonderful introduction....ehem!:cheers:

It makes me feel proud and "daw mapuli ko dayon"....he he hehe

Abaw, Sylvia Manor gid ya.....ay te puro pa mga "talikodgenic" ang pose.....its good nobody fell off the roof......Grabe official hotel na gid ya????? he he he he....and wow! ang robinson's


Sige next vision ko.................The Metro Bacolod Transit System that would run from NBSA to BREDCO.....o, ha....it will have subterranean, elevated and ground level rails like MRT

heyheyhey!!! your a part of this dude. :) thank you :) your such a brilliant young man and you really made me proud in doing my favor. :)

btw, PM me when your going back here. :) i cant wait to see my Doctor friend :)

Nope.... friends only. If Postergirl will agree.

yap yap yap... basta...bawal ang naka shorts..!!!! hehehehehe
@postergirl, can i check the menu kahit hindi ako oorder?..

I LOVE IT!!!!
:banana::banana:

SPORTS MUNA TAYO...

Bacoleño holder of two
world Muay Thai titles
BY CEDELF TUPAS

Jmok!!! great job!!! thanks for posting some good news here. :) keep it up!!! :)

[habagatcentral1]

As early as December 30, 2007, let me greet you all:

Bacolod kag Nakatundang Negros

happynewyear!!
malipayon kag mainuswagong bag-ong tu-ig sa tanan!!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
dungan kita mag-atubang sa bag-ong kasugdanan!!!

[SUV111]

A beautiful Sunset at SM City Bacolod :)

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[SUV111]

Taken from the roof top of Sylvia Manor Hotel

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kurog naman e :)

:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

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carbin reef sagay

[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

Taken from the roof top of Sylvia Manor Hotel

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kurog naman e :)

:banana::banana::banana:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/12/30/article_241079_12-29-2007.jpg
carbin reef sagay
Two of the most refreshing sights today. :) But who can argue this wonderful place called carbin reef. A true gift from HIM. These elements are much needed to spur devt in Bacolod and Negros.:cheers:

[SUV111]

^^ that place is really nice, stayed there for a night before...you need to make a request addressed to the mayor before you can visit the place. :) i just hate to travel using the bangka going there...scary gid ya. :) ka balud gid paglakat namon that time....grabe :) pero its worth it kung ara ka na didto :) na abtan pa kami bagyo :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Even in Lakawon mig, i guess you still need to make that bangka ride to reach the tropical resort of Lakawon. Medyo mahal lang galing sa Lakawon. Pero its worth it.:cheers: