Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[SUV111]

^^ay abaw, fattening!!!! i love it!!!!

[SUV111]

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Bishop Vicente Navarra pauses to pray before the liturgical opening of the San Sebastian Cathedral door on the eve of the feast of the patron saint of the Bacolod Diocese.

[mackoyMD]

Bingo firm gives up space rights at SM
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The manager of SM City-Bacolod informed the Mayor recently that Phuture Visions Company Inc., has decided to abrogate whatever rights it has to occupy the space in the building that was padlocked by the city government in March 2007 for lack of a Mayor's Permit.

PVI which had opened Happy Bingo at SM City in March last year is being operated by the sons of Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella.

Mall manager George Anthony Jardiolin, in his letter to Mayor Evelio Leonardia dated Jan. 3, 2008 , said that in view of this fact, the space that has been effectively turned over back to SM City-Bacolod, and they are requesting that the padlock of the city on the entrance of the bingo outlet be removed.

He also informed the Mayor that they are now negotiating with an applicant who also operates bingo outlets in several SM malls.

City Legal Officer Allan Zamora said the mayor had referred the matter to him so he assured Jardiolin that the city will remove the padlock the soonest possible time.

He said, however, that the city, consistent with its stand on PVI, will not allow any entity to operate bingo games if it has no prior "Mayor's Certification of No Objection."

In the absence of any Mayor's Certificate of No Objection, the city will not issue any Mayor's permit even if such entity is already an old bingo player in several SM malls, he said.*CGS

[SUV111]

SP pushes for DFA sub-office
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod recently passed a resolution reiterating a previous one asking the congressmen in Negros Occidental to work for the establishment of a Department of Foreign Affairs sub-regional office in Bacolod City or in the province.

An earlier resolution passed in July 2007 had included the congressman of the Lone District of Bacolod City.

Councilor Alex Paglumotan, who authored the resolution, said this time he coursed the resolution through Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer (4 th District, Neg. Occ.) asking him to sponsor a congressional action so his request can be acted upon. He said he was tasked by the SP to hand-carry the resolution to Ferrer.

The resolution said the DFA is very vital, if not significant to the needs of the Bacoleños and Negrenses as far as foreign related traveling activity is concerned.

The resolution said thousands of Bacoleños and Negrenses are traveling as tourists or businessmen or working as Overseas Filipino Workers and have to process their travel documents at the DFA regional office Iloilo City .

It said they will definitely be benefited by the convenience, secondary to economic reasons, by the establishment of a DFA sub-regional office in the city or province, in processing their travel documents and requirements.

The resolution also said it is high time that Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have a DFA sub-regional office, through a Congressional action to be undertaken by the congressmen from the different districts of the province.*CGS

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ A lot of OFW's and would-be ones will be thankful of this move under the administration of Bing. Perhaps he focuses on this one rather than that "nakakatawang" retain the old Bacolod airport.IMO.:)

[SUV111]

^^ hahahaha!!!! daw mas nag tunog pa gid ang tingog sang eroplano nga naga labay sa Bacolod. K funny ah!!!!

[jaywalker]

Juday endorses Bacolod Chicken Inasal
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As Pinoy as chicken inasal
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
Monday, January 21, 2008

We fell in love with Ysabella, the top-rating soap opera aired on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida, not just because of the brilliant performances of its lead actors, especially that of award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos whose striking similarity to the lead character Ysabella is unmistakable, but also because of the chicken recipe that got us all craving for it the moment it had its primetime debut.

Real-life kitchen queen Juday played the title role so convincingly that it has become hard to separate the actor from the character. No other actress can give justice to the role of a young woman destined for culinary greatness other than Juday, whose first-rate acting chops can only be upstaged by her culinary expertise.

Similarly, no other chicken dish can rival Bacolod Chicken Inasal’s grilled wonder called Chicken Inasal, a delicious chicken recipe marinated in local herbs and spices, skewered on bamboo sticks then grilled to juicy perfection, other than the Ysabella Chicken, which became an instant hit in all the branches of the fast-growing restaurant chain.

Chicken Inasal, a native Filipino barbecue that originated from Bacolod City, is so popular there that there are street stands selling the chicken barbecue in almost every corner. It invaded Metro Manila in 1993 when the sisters and brother team of Rose, Bing and JM Tanalgo opened Bacolod Chicken Inasal’s first take-out and delivery counter in EDSA Central. It is now a favorite among the metro’s mall-crazy crowd.

Ysabella Chicken, on the other hand, is a very Pinoy take on the grilled chicken that also transcends regional borders. The secret recipe, which a culinary whiz from ABS-CBN developed, is very interesting because the carefully selected ingredients come from everywhere in the Philippines.

To give you an idea just how Ysabella Chicken tastes, just imagine the burst of flavors when you mix the finest garlic from Ilocos and the most mouth-watering Bagoong Balayan (shrimp paste) from Batangas (the other ingredients won’t be revealed since they are well-guarded secret) in one chicken dish. The result is a gastronomic delight.

The tie-up between ABS-CBN and Bacolod Chicken Inasal for the show proved to be phenomenal. “Weeks after Ysabella Chicken was aired on ABS-CBN, we had an unexpected increase in sales,” said Rose Tanalgo-Meim, Bacolod Chicken Inasal’s VP for marketing. “The exposure in the show provided that much-needed push for us.”

Although the soap opera bade farewell to its followers last week, the partnership between Bacolod Chicken Inasal and the superstar of the new generation is not about to end. Bacolod Chicken Inasal has actually tapped Juday to be its endorser to jumpstart the 2008 campaign for its flourishing business.

“The overwhelming increase in our sales because of our exposure in Judy Ann’s soap opera prompted us to get her as the endorser of our restaurant,” shared Tanalgo-Meim. “Judy Ann also represents values that are similar to our company’s like humility, simplicity and Filipino-ness. She also loves to cook that’s why she is the perfect endorser for us.”

Juday is grateful that Bacolod Chicken Inasal trusted her to become its endorser. Juday also shared that the restaurant is perfect for her healthy lifestyle.

“I eat a lot of chicken, especially if it’s grilled para healthy,” Juday said. “Kumakain ako ng inasal from Bacolod Chicken Inasal kaya in-endorse ko ito. Hindi naman ako pwedeng mag-endorse ng isang lugar kung hindi ko pinupuntahan.”

Juday has found the perfect Chicken Inasal at Bacolod Chicken Inasal because according to her its grilled chicken is juicy and delicious. “Hindi siya mapait,” she added. “Tama lang ang lasa. When you order, pwede mo pang pa-adjust ‘yung lasa.”

Bacolod Chicken Inasal is also getting ready to conquer the world. “A big group from Dubai invited us to open branches there,” said Tanalgo-Meim. “We are now in the process of restructuring to accommodate them.”

In the future, the dynamic group of siblings from Bacolod would like to introduce healthy dishes and more recipes from the south. Of course, Juday will play a big part in Bacolod Chicken Inasal’s future because Tanalgo-Meim believes that the actress has what it takes to propel the company to greater heights.

And here’s more good news: Ysabella Chicken that you’ve grown to love will still be available even after the soap.

hahahahaha!!!! this is trully puuuuuuurrrrfeeeect!!!! one famous actress endorsing a very famous Bacolod specialty...Chicken inasal of Bacolod Chicken Inasal..

Grabe ha!!!! soon they will have branches in Dubai?...wow!!!

Oh i see,This the reason why i saw Judays portraits on the entry doors of Bacolod Chicken Inasal in Trinoma a few days ago and may international branches na sila.Asenso na gid ang BCI.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Chief ... dugang da ang
university courtyard

Ano klase nga pagkachief,chiefonon? joke lang doc:lol::lol::lol:
Basta ikaw magrequest doc ara dayon.Oki Doki

wifi hotspots in Bacolod:

1. McDonald Lacson
2. Lfisher Hotel
3. Bobs Lacson
4. Mr. Donut Lacson
5. Kuppa
6. Tamera Inn
7. Sylvia Manor Hotel
8. Bobs east
9. Bacolod executive Inn
10. Bacolod Business Inn
11. Mayfair Plaza
12. Robinson's Place Foodcourt
13. Chowking - Laczon St.
14. University Courtyard

BACOLOD'S PRIDE
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Nothing comes closer to the original

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ABAW! gatulo naman ang laway ko! Waaah... gusto ko na magpuli... Hehehe!
Migs ... imo man laway gatulo... trapuhi man ay.
Hehehe!

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Tararan! .... Ang ginapngita nyo nga chicken oil!

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Ang atay ... BoW!

^^ But for me, the best dyapon ang chicken inasal sa Bacolod mismo. Manokan country is still the best when it comes to taste. But if you want a bit of comfortable dining, then one should opt for Chicken House or Chicken deli. The best chicken inasal around. haaayyyy... chicken inasal.. for now, i'm just dreaming of it.:)

correct...no one can ever equal the taste of the original chicken Inasal of Bacolod:)

Walang tatalo sa lasa nang Chicken Inasal sa Bacolod at sa Bacolod City lang mismo matitikman." Chicken Inasal sa Bacolod pinamamarisan ngunit di mapapantayan"pangcommercial ads :lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

Promoting Wushu & Tai Chi

If you want a relaxing form of exercise for good health and rejuvenation, you are welcome to join the tai chi sessions of the Wushu Federation Philippines- Bacolod Chapter. Nelson Manahan, WFP-Bacolod president and a businessman, said they are hilding the session at the South Transport Terminal of SM City Bacolod every Sunday from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

The organization, organized in April last year, has been promoting tai chi and wushu in various occasions, including the 2007 Masskara Festival and the Senior Citizens' Week where it staged an exhibition for both disciplines. It has 15 officers and about 30 members, Manahan said, adding the Bacolod chapter was formally recognized by Julian Camacho, national wushu federation president, who inducted the local officers during their MassKara activity last year.

Tai chi as a form of wushu martial arts, the officer said, uses movements done one's body relaxed and calm and the mind concentrated – following the principle, “Walk like a cat, light and firm”. He added that Tai chi is an art and system of exercise and a method of self defense that emphasizes the use of slow breathing, balanced, relaxed and rhythmical movements for the promotion of health, strength and peace of mind. The long lasting effect of this exercise, he added, is the promotion of deep breathing, digestion, excellent functioning of one's internal organs as well as blood circulation.

Manahan said they are looking forward to staging another tai chi and wushu exhibition during the Bacalaodiat Festival in Bacolod City next month. At the same time, he said the organization is screening male and female applicants, aged 9-14, ho are either in-school and out-of-school, for training for future regional, national and international cpmpetitions.

[mackoyMD]

Ano klase nga pagkachief,chiefonon? joke lang doc:lol::lol::lol:
Basta ikaw magrequest doc ara dayon.Oki Doki


Hahaha! Hehehe! Namit ka manok no ... Hahaha!

[blight]

id been there in Sinulog at Kabankalan! whew... ang saya saya... share ko lang pics pag ma upload ko na sa tinypic...

[SugarFreak]

id been there in Sinulog at Kabankalan! whew... ang saya saya... share ko lang pics pag ma upload ko na sa tinypic...

tani gin-hagad mo si jet (transparo)...basi may clear pictures ka sang rendering of kabankalan airport bro

[jaywalker]

Hahaha! Hehehe! Namit ka manok no ... Hahaha!

Lain gid ang taste sa Bacolod nga mga Chicken Inasal.Indi gid masunod.We had dinner at Lion's tupad SM.With me are Suv,Wildmusic and Boynegros and didto ko lang nakita kay Migo Suv nga ginmixed ang Chicken Oil sa rice with matching atay.:lol::lol:.

id been there in Sinulog at Kabankalan! whew... ang saya saya... share ko lang pics pag ma upload ko na sa tinypic...

Thanks! We'll wait for it.:)

[jaywalker]

Here Comes Park Volley

You can trust the sports association that gave birth to the competitive national beach volleyball tournament to cook up something interesting that will draw more interest to its discipline as it celebrates its 30th year in the province.

Imagine a football field transformed into 32 courts with four players each side. It will be more action-packed and thrilling that a three-on-three street basketball tournament or a futsal game.

Welcome to the Park Volleyball Festival of the Negros Occidental Volleyball Association, which will be held at the St. La Salle ball field on Saturday, Feb. 2. The festival will feature 32 male and another 32 female teams with four members each side representing various Physical education classes in Negros Occidental. Among the schools invited to participate other than the host university are STI, AMA, La Salle Tech, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, UNO-Recolets, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas, Kabankalan Catholic College, said Roger Banzuela, NOVA president and USLS varsity sports director.

Banzuela said park volleyball is a new recreational and competitive event being promoted by the International Volleyball Federation through the Philippine Volleyball Federation and other national volleyball associations in the world.

The festival format requires a single round robin for four teams assigned to one court with the top team advancing to the quarterfinals.

Malot Lozada, tournament coordinator, said the court will measure 8x16 meters, the same size of a beach volleyball play area.

NOVA said USLS P.E. instructor Cris Bancal suggested the holding of the festival as a major activity for P.E. students enrolled in team sports classes. It said that while it has held park volleyball in some areas in the past, this will be the first time that the event will be held on a bigger scale.

Lozada said park volleyball is mainly recreational that its rules reflect the nature of the game. Game regulations are more relaxed than the usual volleyball match and players will be engaged in auto-refereeing, she pointed out.

[mackoyMD]

Lain gid ang taste sa Bacolod nga mga Chicken Inasal.Indi gid masunod.We had dinner at Lion's tupad SM.With me are Suv,Wildmusic and Boynegros and didto ko lang nakita kay Migo Suv nga ginmixed ang Chicken Oil sa rice with matching atay.:lol::lol:.


Chief ... pirteh naga meet gid kamo gle ... Hehehe! Teh SSC man ang gina storyahan nyo?

[boynegro$]

BACOLOD'S PRIDE
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Nothing comes closer to the original

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ABAW! gatulo naman ang laway ko! Waaah... gusto ko na magpuli... Hehehe!
Migs ... imo man laway gatulo... trapuhi man ay.
Hehehe!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/242247851_3fe0b30559_m.jpg

Tararan! .... Ang ginapngita nyo nga chicken oil!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/84/242248009_a88e1310dd_m.jpg
Ang atay ... BoW!


Ay abaw nag palaway si Doctor ho.. bago lng ko bala ka lunch doki. Jeffjr mag abot ka diri pagustuhan mo gd ginhawa mo kaon sini. :lol::lol:

Yup, permi kami ga meet dok. actually were more than just a forumers here at SSC, were already a family. :):) Join kaman samon dok mag abot ka diri.:lol::):)

[jaywalker]

^^Sometimes SSC......Wala gid kami hesitation sa isa kag isa during our first meeting.It's like we have known each other for so many years.Sometimes ang bonding session namon is a night out in Goldenfields.Magkaraoke or kadto sa MO2 and kis-a food trip kag siyempre tambay sa Sylvia Manor with Postergirl and his Bro Kyap and kay Tito nga ara pirmi sa bar.Very accomodating gid sila Postergirl kag si TIto.In fact gusto niya Tiyoy na lang kuno itawag namon sa iya.Salamat gid nga madamo SIR.Sadya gid migs.Pero medyo kulang kay wala ko mameet tanan like Sugarfreak and other.Next time naman ang iban ta diri nga mga migo nga tagaBacolod.:cheers:

[boynegro$]

morning all! :D what's new? i heard one of the ssc bacolod forumers based abroad is back home! :) okay, ma catch up ko anay sa pag basa :)

Hello Menina. Long time no hear. Yeah, we will meet her tommorow. :banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Grabe Mig Boynegros sadya na naman kamo dira.:banana::banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

Chief ... dugang da ang
university courtyard

Si doki dri gd sa Courtyard kay Lasalian.:lol::lol: Kami ya ni SUV sa Sylvia Manor lng a, sometimes sa Robinsons lng a, pero kisa di ako da ka connect:lol::lol:
@Flarnex, wow father mo gali ma butang WIFI sa Lfisher? last time namon ni SUV kadto didto ga pabayad sila sang card para sa connection nila. sbng ya libre na. hehehe:banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Mc Donalds Toy Collections
at Laczon St. Branch

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[boynegro$]

Grabe Mig Boynegros sadya na naman kamo dira.:banana::banana::banana:

well make the most out of it migo JAY. :banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

Mc Donalds Toy Collections
at Laczon St. Branch

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Ahhh the Mc Donalds museum. It's a complete toy collection of happy meals.:):)

Correct ka JAY, I've never been to a Mc Donalds with that kind of collection. Truly dito lng yan sa one of the biggest Mcdo in the philippines. Mcdo Lacson St.:):)

[boy muscovado]

Basi indi madugay pati ang central market ma wi-fi zone na!!!:lol:

But nice to hear that, it makes bacolod an intelligent city...he he heh e he.....gaturong mata sa laptop samtang ga higop sng kung ano da eh :banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Ahhh the Mc Donalds museum. It's a complete toy collection of happy meals.:):)

It's one of a kind gid ini nga branch sang Mc Do.So far amo pa lang ni branch nila i've seen nga may Toy Collections on display sa sulod mismo,not even here migs.Siguro more than a thousand ang ara dira nakadisplay.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Basi indi madugay pati ang central market ma wi-fi zone na!!!:lol:

But nice to hear that, it makes bacolod an intelligent city...he he heh e he.....gaturong mata sa laptop samtang ga higop sng kung ano da eh :banana::banana:

Who knows,basi pa lang matabo ina.:lol::lol::lol:

[SugarFreak]

Basi indi madugay pati ang central market ma wi-fi zone na!!!:lol:

But nice to hear that, it makes bacolod an intelligent city...he he heh e he.....gaturong mata sa laptop samtang ga higop sng kung ano da eh :banana::banana:

hahah,,,kabay pa...may plano sila nga i-reconstruct ang libertad kag burgos markets ,,,tani asta man ang central market

[boynegro$]

Basi indi madugay pati ang central market ma wi-fi zone na!!!:lol:

But nice to hear that, it makes bacolod an intelligent city...he he heh e he.....gaturong mata sa laptop samtang ga higop sng kung ano da eh :banana::banana:

Hahaha. e include na lng pati gaisano kag libertad.hehehe anyway ok mana kay para maka libre na internet ang may mga laptop. at least maka check ka sa SSC for hours na wala bayad:lol::lol:. actually Boy ang pares sang laptop Zagu or Thirsty kay mas refreshing:lol::lol:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Sometimes SSC......Wala gid kami hesitation sa isa kag isa during our first meeting.It's like we have known each other for so many years.Sometimes ang bonding session namon is a night out in Goldenfields.Magkaraoke or kadto sa MO2 and kis-a food trip kag siyempre tambay sa Sylvia Manor with Postergirl and his Bro Kyap and kay Tito nga ara pirmi sa bar.Very accomodating gid sila Postergirl kag si TIto.In fact gusto niya Tiyoy na lang kuno itawag namon sa iya.Salamat gid nga madamo SIR.Sadya gid migs.Pero medyo kulang kay wala ko mameet tanan like Sugarfreak and other.Next time naman ang iban ta diri nga mga migo nga tagaBacolod.:cheers:
Daw nobela bah.. :lol: Abangan ang susunod na kabanata.... :lol:

Hello Menina. Long time no hear. Yeah, we will meet her tommorow. :banana::banana:

Putnam is a "she" @BoyN?:)

[jaywalker]

Daw nobela bah.. :lol: Abangan ang susunod na kabanata.... :lol:



:lol::lol:Installment ang pagkit-anay para medyo exciting.
You will know what it's like pag ikaw naman Mig Jeff.:)

[boynegro$]

Daw nobela bah.. :lol: Abangan ang susunod na kabanata.... :lol:



Putnam is a "she" @BoyN?:)

hahaha. She's a GIRL Jeff, and shes beautiful. anyway lahat naman ng girls natin dito sa SSC magaganda lahat. Menina, Putnam, Postergirl, Sweetgirl:lol::lol:

[SugarFreak]

hahaha. She's a GIRL Jeff, and shes beautiful. anyway lahat naman ng girls natin dito sa SSC magaganda lahat. Menina, Putnam, Postergirl, Sweetgirl:lol::lol:

tani mabalik man si Sydneygrrl kag si Angelie kag si Annie May ma active man...Sydneygrrl is a one contestant sa Search for the next SSC Philippines' Next Top Model (female edition) thread started by Kylie in samahan sub-forums

[jaywalker]

hahaha. She's a GIRL Jeff, and shes beautiful. anyway lahat naman ng girls natin dito sa SSC magaganda lahat. Menina, Putnam, Postergirl, Sweetgirl:lol::lol:

Totally agree gid ako sa imo @Migs Boynegros.Puro gwapahon:cheers:


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[JEFFjr_25]

hahaha. She's a GIRL Jeff, and shes beautiful. anyway lahat naman ng girls natin dito sa SSC magaganda lahat. Menina, Putnam, Postergirl, Sweetgirl:lol::lol:
Abaw, ang kilabot ng SSC is talking.:lol: Nice if they can join also with the group's future meetings(like you guys did along with @Jay,SUV,Flar,Postergirl,& @wildmusic during the Yuletide holidays). As always - more peeps, more fun.:)

:lol::lol:Installment ang pagkit-anay para medyo exciting.
You will know what it's like pag ikaw naman Mig Jeff.:)
And hopefully, along with you @Jay as well. Installment gid yah @Jay, indi lay-away or subasta/rematado sale???:lol::lol:

[^TumandoK]

maung hapon sa inyo tanan!!! huh... musta ang tanan!!!

[mackoyMD]

Ay abaw nag palaway si Doctor ho.. bago lng ko bala ka lunch doki. Jeffjr mag abot ka diri pagustuhan mo gd ginhawa mo kaon sini. :lol::lol:

Yup, permi kami ga meet dok. actually were more than just a forumers here at SSC, were already a family. :):) Join kaman samon dok mag abot ka diri.:lol::):)

Huya Ko.... Hehehe! ... Pati ka na ah. Let's see what happens ... pro open gid ko nga magmit xa inyo. Hehehe! Gainulan naman di xa boracay mig ... indi naman ko kalagaw. Hehehe!

[jaywalker]

^^We'll make it happen mig Jeff.:cheers:

Great friendship are build thru SSC and it's because we have one mission, one goal and that is to help in a simple way by promoting our Home called Bacolod City.

Banana Dance ta anay:banana::banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

^^ hahaha. daw ikaw man Jeff ang Kilabot diri sa SSC.:lol: Kyapjoco was also there Jeff. Anyway magpuli ka diri kita naman mangabog, hehehe daw si Ninja ba. :banana::banana:

[^TumandoK]

Ang owner sang McDo-Centroplex kag Lacson isa lang? Gin close nila ang centroplex..

[boynegro$]

Huya Ko.... Hehehe! ... Pati ka na ah. Let's see what happens ... pro open gid ko nga magmit xa inyo. Hehehe! Gainulan naman di xa boaracay mig ... indi naman ko kalagaw. Hehehe!

Diri wala dok ga ulan pero ga itom ang kalangitan. :lol: Anyway, Sweetgirl sends her regards to you, di pa siya maka online cause she's busy with her sked. :):)

[boynegro$]

Ang owner sang McDo-Centroplex kag Lacson isa lang? Gin close nila ang centroplex..

Amu mana mati ko kay tama gid kalapit sang ila location nga duwa that's why gin close ang isa. :):)

[mackoyMD]

Si doki dri gd sa Courtyard kay Lasalian.:lol::lol: Kami ya ni SUV sa Sylvia Manor lng a, sometimes sa Robinsons lng a, pero kisa di ako da ka connect:lol::lol:
@Flarnex, wow father mo gali ma butang WIFI sa Lfisher? last time namon ni SUV kadto didto ga pabayad sila sang card para sa connection nila. sbng ya libre na. hehehe:banana::banana:

Di man ah ... wala pa ko ya laptop ... so paano ko ka wifi ... Hehehe! nakita ko lang ky pirmi man ko gaagi sa lasalle ... I remember i hae availed Sylia Manor's Promo Card ... pro wala ko man nausar ... na-expire lang! Hahaha!

Migs... kilalahay na kamo ya daan before SSC?

[jaywalker]

Ang owner sang McDo-Centroplex kag Lacson isa lang? Gin close nila ang centroplex..

I have my take-away didto last December 31.Last day to gali nila.Daw busy man ina dira pirmi nga branch.

[SugarFreak]

^^kay ang isa ka McDo ara Dela Rama mall...pero ang jollibee lapitanay man sila sa plaza-galuslao kag ang isa luzuriaga-galustalo,,,sige man ang operation

[JEFFjr_25]

Mc Donalds Toy Collections
at Laczon St. Branch

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The all time favorite at Mcdo Lacson. This Mcdonalds store in Bacolod never failed to amaze a lot of peeps esp. the city's guests. How I wish I can have all those stuffs too.(ambisyoso sa imo @Jeffjr:bash:):lol:

Totally agree gid ako sa imo @Migs Boynegros.Puro gwapahon:cheers:


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Poster ads in NAIA 2 Terminal
This one is truly "poster-perfect".:)


^^ hahaha. daw ikaw man Jeff ang Kilabot diri sa SSC.:lol: Kyapjoco was also there Jeff. Anyway magpuli ka diri kita naman mangabog, hehehe daw si Ninja ba. :banana::banana:

Mangabog kita sa likod sang planta sang RC/Jazz cola. Ang lugar na guinatawag na Brgy. Kabog.:lol::lol: Indi ko yah mangabog, buot ko yah daan. Hopefully, SSC-Bcd grand gatherings this Masskara 2008.:)

[^TumandoK]

Amu mana mati ko kay tama gid kalapit sang ila location nga duwa that's why gin close ang isa. :):)

Yeah, anyway dako man guro income sang McDo Gonzaga, and building nga gina occupy nila is having a facelift..

[jaywalker]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2208956558_5601bebc78.jpg?v=0

SSC Bacolod forumers facing SM City at the rooftop of Sylvia Manor Hotel. sadya sadya gid sa amon that night:banana::banana::banana:

[mackoyMD]

Diri wala dok ga ulan pero ga itom ang kalangitan. :lol: Anyway, Sweetgirl sends her regards to you, di pa siya maka online cause she's busy with her sked. :):)

Migs ... I hope kilala ko c sweetgirl ... Nahidlaw na ko gani xa BOLMSH ... when i come home ... i will surely visit my old friends there ... Regards man xa iya ah!

[^TumandoK]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2208956558_5601bebc78.jpg?v=0

SSC Bacolod forumers facing SM City at the rooftop of Sylvia Manor Hotel. sadya sadya gid sa amon that night:banana::banana::banana:

Wow!!! talikodgenic tanan!! and it seems malulusog kamo tanan na ah!!! :nuts:

[mackoyMD]

Ang owner sang McDo-Centroplex kag Lacson isa lang? Gin close nila ang centroplex..

Tuod nga ginclose ang centroplex nga macdo? If its true ... im really sad. I always eat there kung ara ko xa downtown ... Daw kadamo man na da sang patrons pirmeh ... Ngaa gin close nila. Haaayyy....

[boynegro$]

Yeah, anyway dako man guro income sang McDo Gonzaga, and building nga gina occupy nila is having a facelift..

Anu ayhan ma occupy dira, mcdo dyapon or basi Jolibee.:lol::lol:

[^TumandoK]

Tuod nga ginclose ang centroplex nga macdo? If its true ... im really sad. I always eat there kung ara ko xa downtown ... Daw kadamo man na da sang patrons pirmeh ... Ngaa gin close nila. Haaayyy....

uu gin close nila.. kibot man ko gani buta man na da pirmi... anyway McDo Gonzaga lapit lang man lakton ah... hehehe exercise lang dyutay!!! uuk

[habagatcentral1]

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SSC Bacolod forumers facing SM City at the rooftop of Sylvia Manor Hotel. sadya sadya gid sa amon that night:banana::banana::banana:

Malulusog gid! :okay:

[boynegro$]

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SSC Bacolod forumers facing SM City at the rooftop of Sylvia Manor Hotel. sadya sadya gid sa amon that night:banana::banana::banana:

Daw ka damu pulbos sang akon kamot, diin ko na nakuha man. :lol::lol:

[mackoyMD]

uu gin close nila.. kibot man ko gani buta man na da pirmi... anyway McDo Gonzaga lapit lang man lakton ah... hehehe exercise lang dyutay!!! uuk

Basi irenovate lang? Hehehe ... Wish ko lang. or basi bala maopen cila bag-o nga branch ... basi sa 888 mall ... hehehe! tani lang no?

[boynegro$]

Migs ... I hope kilala ko c sweetgirl ... Nahidlaw na ko gani xa BOLMSH ... when i come home ... i will surely visit my old friends there ... Regards man xa iya ah!

Hahaha. kilala mo na c sweetgirl a. last saturday we went to Ma'am Ischel's B-day. hehehe. got a clue?:lol::lol: dont mention it here sa thread.:lol::lol:

[mackoyMD]

Hahaha. kilala mo na c sweetgirl a. last saturday we went to Ma'am Ischel's B-day. hehehe. got a clue?:lol::lol: dont mention it here sa thread.:lol::lol:

Waaahhh...... Kilala ko na c Ma'am Ischel .... I love my BOLMSH-OB Family! ... Kilala ko gid na cla... L*NC* basi or ambot!

[^TumandoK]

Basi irenovate lang? Hehehe ... Wish ko lang. or basi bala maopen cila bag-o nga branch ... basi sa 888 mall ... hehehe! tani lang no?

Close gid migs... kag ang Bo's Cafe sa sorrento close man?

[jaywalker]

Daw ka damu pulbos sang akon kamot, diin ko na nakuha man. :lol::lol:

i think you got it from the other deck,ang pinakamataas.Ang ginsakaan naton ni Mig Suv:lol:

[mackoyMD]

Close gid migs... kag ang Bo's Cafe sa sorrento close man?

Pati ang BO's nagclose? Tsk tsk!

[boynegro$]

i think you got it from the other deck,ang pinakamataas.Ang ginsakaan naton ni Mig Suv:lol:

ay oo. sa may semiento guro pag saka ko. hehehe:lol:

[jaywalker]

I think another establishment is going to open facing metrodomes main entrance.May gina obra didto antis ko maghalin dira.Ano na dira ayhan?

[boynegro$]

^^Anu yan Jay.

[boynegro$]

Waaahhh...... Kilala ko na c Ma'am Ischel .... I love my BOLMSH-OB Family! ... Kilala ko gid na cla... L*NC* basi or ambot!

Hahaha. sunod a. ma bal-an mo gd na.:lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

^^Anu yan Jay.

We will ask Mig Suv basi may info siya about this one.

here's another shot from SMH rooftop

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2208187895_b653e31204.jpg?v=0

nagkurog man pati shots ko:lol:

[jaywalker]

SM City illuminates at night from the roofdeck of Sylvia Manor Hotel

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Our thanks to Postergirl and Kyapjoko for this opportunity.:)

[jaywalker]

BACOLAODIAT 2008
Parade of lanterns to open festival

A spectacular parade of lanterns, illuminated floats, dragons and lions, will open the four-day BacoLaodiat Festival on Feb. 7, to usher the Chinese New Year, a press release from organizers said.

The event will start at SM, pass by the City Hall and public plaza, and proceed to the Capitol Lagoon which will be ablaze with lanterns on the water and on the grounds.

Lighted markers depicting the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac will be installed along the festival circuit. All throughout the city, a synchronized fireworks show, the “Symphony of Sparks and Lights,” will immediately erupt following the declaration by Mayor Bing Leonardia of the start of the BacoLaodiat, which will climax with a two-hour cultural show of dances and songs, the press release said.

All throughout the celebration, Chinese temples will be decorated and lighted up at night and each will have special activities, like cooking demos, displays of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, exhibits of Chinese arts and crafts and herbal and traditional medicines, and Chinese cultural games to be participated in by members of the Chinese family associations.

Other activities include a Chopsticks Alley at Shopping area, and kiosks and rolling carts, colorful lanterns and an open-air dining tent where Chinese food will be served will be held at 6 th Street between Lacson and Hilado streets. Invited to join the trade activities are merchants of Chinese delicacies and other products from Manila , Cebu and Iloilo , the press release said.

[postergirl]

hahaha. She's a GIRL Jeff, and shes beautiful. anyway lahat naman ng girls natin dito sa SSC magaganda lahat. Menina, Putnam, Postergirl, Sweetgirl:lol::lol:

bola? hahahaha! tomorrow na maabot c putnam? ahay..may class ko b..huhuhu until when siya diri? guys, just text me, ok?

SM City illuminates at night from the roofdeck of Sylvia Manor Hotel

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2209021760_d8fbe72298.jpg?v=0

Our thanks to Postergirl and Kyapjoko for this opportunity.:)

you're welcome! hehe next time na man :)

[SUV111]

Totally agree gid ako sa imo @Migs Boynegros.Puro gwapahon:cheers:


Philippine Airlines PALAKBAYAN Holiday Package Featuring Bacolod City

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Poster ads in NAIA 2 Terminal

wow!!!! this is really beautiful :)

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SSC Bacolod forumers facing SM City at the rooftop of Sylvia Manor Hotel. sadya sadya gid sa amon that night:banana::banana::banana:

hahahaha!!!! nakuha mo na noy sa saka panaog ta sa ila na daw helipad bala na gusto ta tani sakaan galing daw basi indi na ta kapanaog :)

si POSTERGIRL ka bal anon gid na swimmer...look at the shoulders :) grabe
BACOLAODIAT 2008
Parade of lanterns to open festival

A spectacular parade of lanterns, illuminated floats, dragons and lions, will open the four-day BacoLaodiat Festival on Feb. 7, to usher the Chinese New Year, a press release from organizers said.

The event will start at SM, pass by the City Hall and public plaza, and proceed to the Capitol Lagoon which will be ablaze with lanterns on the water and on the grounds.

Lighted markers depicting the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac will be installed along the festival circuit. All throughout the city, a synchronized fireworks show, the “Symphony of Sparks and Lights,” will immediately erupt following the declaration by Mayor Bing Leonardia of the start of the BacoLaodiat, which will climax with a two-hour cultural show of dances and songs, the press release said.

All throughout the celebration, Chinese temples will be decorated and lighted up at night and each will have special activities, like cooking demos, displays of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, exhibits of Chinese arts and crafts and herbal and traditional medicines, and Chinese cultural games to be participated in by members of the Chinese family associations.

Other activities include a Chopsticks Alley at Shopping area, and kiosks and rolling carts, colorful lanterns and an open-air dining tent where Chinese food will be served will be held at 6 th Street between Lacson and Hilado streets. Invited to join the trade activities are merchants of Chinese delicacies and other products from Manila , Cebu and Iloilo , the press release said.

haaaaay!!!! maladay naman ako sini gali panguha litrato. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

SM City illuminates at night from the roofdeck of Sylvia Manor Hotel

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2209021760_d8fbe72298.jpg?v=0

Our thanks to Postergirl and Kyapjoko for this opportunity.:)

I was hoping that @Jay can post a lot of night shot/top view of Bacolod.:)

[boynegro$]

bola? hahahaha! tomorrow na maabot c putnam? ahay..may class ko b..huhuhu until when siya diri? guys, just text me, ok?



you're welcome! hehe next time na man :)

She's inviting us for diner at your hotel Postergirl, e confirm ko lng yan kay bosing SUV.:lol::lol: May pasalubong daw c Putnam sayo.:lol::lol:

[boynegro$]

SM City illuminates at night from the roofdeck of Sylvia Manor Hotel

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2209021760_d8fbe72298.jpg?v=0

Our thanks to Postergirl and Kyapjoko for this opportunity.:)

I love it!!

[SUV111]

bola? hahahaha! tomorrow na maabot c putnam? ahay..may class ko b..huhuhu until when siya diri? guys, just text me, ok?



you're welcome! hehe next time na man :)

i will text you postergirl...she said we will meet tomorrow, i was the one who set the time and date...6pm man to poster. dinner a :)

[boynegro$]

Officials bat for support of new airport
By Ma. Ester L. Espina

"LET us give change a chance. Take pride in your airport."

This was the unified message of officials who sought the public's support for the Bacolod-Silay Airport during the inauguration and opening of the new air transportation gateway in Barangay Bagtic, Silay City Friday.

Sun.Star Network Online's coverage of the Sinulog 2008 Festival

The call was made amidst continued lobby of advocates for the retention of the old airport in Barangay Singcang, including Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia who snubbed Friday's affair.

Vice President Noli de Castro who gave the Keynote Address said the opening of the new airport, which was recently elevated to the status of an "alternate international airport," is not a total loss of Bacolod City.

"Bacolod has great potential to develop business districts for commercial mixed-use," De Castro said, adding that the same track was taken by Iloilo City with the recent transfer of its airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo province.

The same call was made by Vice Governor Isidro Zayco who appealed to "give our new airport your full support," adding that the opening of the airport of international standard will help realize our vision of a global Philippines.

Zayco who represented Governor Joseph Maranon, who is still on official leave, also thanked President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for keeping her promise to have the new airport opened.

De Castro said the airport is Arroyo's "promised, turned into reality" and part of the continuing effort of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to elevate the Philippine's transport system to a global standard.

He also said the new airport will give impetus to the President's vision of the Super Regions particularly with tourism promotion as the primary thrust for Central Philippines.

"This will open up a lot of opportunity for development in this part of the country," De Castro added.

He also said DOTC will construct an additional 500-meter runway extension, which will commence second quarter of this year to accommodate bigger aircrafts.

Currently, the runway can accommodate an Airbus A-330, which can seat about 300 passengers while the apron is designed to hold five aircrafts at a time.

The three-level airport is equipped with state-of-the-art Passenger Boarding Bridges, which will make it easier for the elderly and people with disability to board and descend from the aircraft.

It took three years for the construction of the airport, which was started in August 2004 and completed July 2007. The airport, which cost P5.639 billion, was made possible with funding support from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Minister Eiichi Oshima, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Japan Embassy said the new airport will "meet the growing demand in air transportation, which will further improve the quality of life of the Negrenses."

Oshima also thanked the local and national government for securing the construction site and keeping their Japanese contractors safe. In October 2006, the NPA owned up to the bombing of the construction site.

"This is another success story of collaboration between Japan and the Philippines and we will continue to give economic support and sustain the Philippine's efforts in nation-building," Oshima added.

Meanwhile, Silay Mayor Jose Montelibano said the opening of the new airport is a "significant historical milestone in the province's development, making the airport, Negros' new portal to the world of opportunities."

Montelibano said that with the airport now in operation, "this will radically changed the land-use here and we are projecting that soon, sugar farms will turn into industrial zones."

With some complaining of the airport's distance from Bacolod, De Castro announced that the congressional office of Bacolod Representative Monico Puentevella will soon facilitate and commence the construction of the 10-kilometer diversion road, which will connect with the circumferential road and will reduce travel time to only 15 t0 30 minutes.

Third District Representative Jose Carlos Lacson on the other hand said the new airport is "the best livelihood project" for his district, adding that this will soon attract investors to the area.

Meanwhile, Philippine Airlines Manager, Job Lamela said they have not received any complaints so far from their passengers, except for the debilitating heat inside the terminal since the air conditioners were not functioning during Friday's affair.

Lamela also said they will continue to hold their ticketing office in the old airport terminal. PAL has also temporarily provided their employees shuttle service to and from the airport.

"I just hope they will soon come up with a shuttle service that's more reasonable," Lamela said.

There have been airport shuttle services established in various areas in Bacolod but at high prices. Taxis are said to have placed tariff as much as P400 from Bacolod to Silay.

SM Bacolod however announced that their shuttle service located at the SM South Transport Terminal will be operating four times a day starting from 4 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. and only at P100 per passenger.

[boynegro$]

Bingo firm gives up
space rights at SM
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The manager of SM City-Bacolod informed the Mayor recently that Phuture Visions Company Inc., has decided to abrogate whatever rights it has to occupy the space in the building that was padlocked by the city government in March 2007 for lack of a Mayor's Permit.

PVI which had opened Happy Bingo at SM City in March last year is being operated by the sons of Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella.

Mall manager George Anthony Jardiolin, in his letter to Mayor Evelio Leonardia dated Jan. 3, 2008 , said that in view of this fact, the space that has been effectively turned over back to SM City-Bacolod, and they are requesting that the padlock of the city on the entrance of the bingo outlet be removed.

He also informed the Mayor that they are now negotiating with an applicant who also operates bingo outlets in several SM malls.

City Legal Officer Allan Zamora said the mayor had referred the matter to him so he assured Jardiolin that the city will remove the padlock the soonest possible time.

He said, however, that the city, consistent with its stand on PVI, will not allow any entity to operate bingo games if it has no prior "Mayor's Certification of No Objection."

In the absence of any Mayor's Certificate of No Objection, the city will not issue any Mayor's permit even if such entity is already an old bingo player in several SM malls, he said.*CGS

[SUV111]

of course they will do that to eliminate doubts about the bias verdict of the mayor regarding the BINGO outlet of Monico. given the chance to decide, tani indi na lang BINGO outlet ang ibutang dira...tani lain naman....

Tani may ma franchise sang TOKYO TOKYO di ba...:)

[SUV111]

Pati ang BO's nagclose? Tsk tsk!

yap kay their product is not that delicious, kamahal pa. :) indi justified sang price :) ambiance lang gid ang gina bayaran mo

[SUV111]

Shuttle Service from SM to NBSA

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Photos by andycapp

[JEFFjr_25]

So these are the buses plying to/from NBSA.:) Cool .. its like a tourist bus.. @smile, wheres their pick up points?

[SUV111]

^^ i hope this will not experience the fate of NN shuttle service before :)

[SUV111]

So these are the buses plying to/from NBSA.:) Cool .. its like a tourist bus.. @smile, wheres their pick up points?

Pick up point is at SM city Bacolod Terminal area.

[ninja kid]

Pick up point is at SM city Bacolod Terminal area.

great! nice idea nga sa NBSA-SM Bacolod derecho lang ang byahe ...

kay basi kun may mana-ug along the way ... budlay na ... :ohno:

who knows ... mientras nagapana-ug ang pasahero ...

gulpi lang magsaka ang mga tamawo kag kama-kama nga may dala nga paltik ... delikado gid ... :bash:

maayo kay pagpana-ug mo sa SM derecho shopping ukon pangape ... :lol:

tapos kaon sa Manukan Country ... ayosss! :okay:

[JEFFjr_25]

And its good news to all those would-be and coming to Bacolod this 2008. Now we dont have to scram looking for affordable taxis or any public transports going to the city center of Bacolod. This is real great service. :cheers:

[SUV111]

And its good news to all those would-be and coming to Bacolod this 2008. Now we dont have to scram looking for affordable taxis or any public transports going to the city center of Bacolod. This is real great service. :cheers:

tumpak gid migo jeff!!!! by the looks of it, one can be sooooooooooooooo comfortable inside.

[JEFFjr_25]

tumpak gid migo jeff!!!! by the looks of it, one can be sooooooooooooooo comfortable inside.

Not to mention, its very affordable as well. Nice nice... :cheers:

[GearX]

Bacolod City Hall padlocks cellular phone facility (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080122115005.html)
Danny Fajardo

BACOLOD City — The city government’s Office of the Building Official (OBO) padlocked a cell site facility and ordered its cellular service provider to dismantle the tower for failure to comply with permits.

Teresita Guadalupe, OBO chief, ordered the cellular telecommunications firm to demolish its cell site tower and facilities at Celine Homes, Fortune Town in Barangay Estefania "for failure to have any official permit for its construction."

She said the cell site is illegally built without any building permit and its occupancy has been violating National Building Code, including its implementing rules and regulations.

She said that a Notice of Illegal Electrical Installation was also issued to the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco). Thd building official therefore ordered Ceneco to cut off its power supply to the cell site.

"Due process had been given to the telecommunications company but it failed to comply with all the requirements needed so we padlocked its facilities," the official said.

Guadalupe however said the company may appeal the city government’s decision to the secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) within 15 days.

A team led by Guadalupe with the support of the City Legal Office (CLO) proceeded to the cell site last week and padlocked the gate of the cell site.

Hundreds of residents had been protesting the cell site construction which violates the 100-meter distance provision mandated in a city ordinance passed some years back, she said.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Anong telecoms company kaya ito???:ohno:

[mackoyMD]

yap kay their product is not that delicious, kamahal pa. :) indi justified sang price :) ambiance lang gid ang gina bayaran mo

I agree with you migs! Xa Bacolod miski ano pa ka nami sang imo nga resto kung ang indi quality foods ang ginaserve ... laban gid xa puto imo negosyo. Pro kung nami ang foods ... miski diin ka pa nga hilit2x ... kadtuan ka gid. For example ang Lord Byron's kag Luisa's Fried Chicken...

As I've noticed ... daw suli xa Cebu! Hehehe! Based on my own point of view... of course. Hehehe!

[JEFFjr_25]

Repost ko lang diri migo @NGProf ha. Thanks for these pic finds you posted here.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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The terminal building is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger boarding bridges, flight information display system, mechanized baggage handling system (inbound and outbound baggages), security X-ray machines, elevators and escalators.

The terminal has three floor levels. The ground floor is designed to hold 12 check-in counters, public concourse, arrival area and information counter. The second floor has the pre-departure area with VIP and CIP lounges, ATO offices, Airport Security holding room, clinic and nursery rooms, while the third floor serves as the view deck with a concession area and electro-mechanical rooms.

The airport is also equipped with crash, fire and rescue vehicles and airport maintenance equipment.

[jaywalker]

Thanks Ng and mig Jeff for reposting those photos,Very Captivating shots.

NBSA really looks nice!I can't wait for those Pine trees to grow up.:banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Shuttle Service from SM to NBSA

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2209452434_b449a21f30.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2209452838_e37398a9c5.jpg
Photos by andycapp

So these are the buses plying to/from NBSA.:) Cool .. its like a tourist bus.. @smile, wheres their pick up points?

Pick up point is at SM city Bacolod Terminal area.


@Migo Jeff remember my joint venture business proposal sa imo ang NBSA - SM City vice versa and the NBSA - Shopping(bus terminal) vice versa.Kanugon wala ta gindayon.:cheers:

Nice find Mig Suv.I think tama lang ang size sang Bus nga gingamit nila.Good enough to be used in the roads of Bacolod,Silay and Talisay.

[JEFFjr_25]

@Jay: I'm totally amazed. You still remember that "business proposal" we've discussed here at SSC a few months back. hehehehe.. I do agree that it'll make promising returns, investmentwise. I guess, it'll also be a bit disadvantageous to our part since we're both out of the country. Processing pa lang of licenses and stuffs will require us both to be present. But who knows, we might venture into another business when we retire back to our dear Bacolod.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

I think if we did pursue with our plans,we could have get the franchise kay last minute na nila nafinalized ang transport issue for the airline passengers and the employees working in the airport and also for the public.:lol:

[jaywalker]

Recycling Day held
Various organizations joined the launching of the Waste Recycling Day or R-Day held Saturday at SM City North Terminal, Bacolod City , a press release from the office of Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue said.


Joining the R-Day were SM City, West Negros College Ecological Waste Management Program, Negros Organic Agriculture Movement; FOREST, Inc., Visayas Network on Climate Change, Green Renewable Independent Power Producers, Inc. Solar Generation Youth - Pilipinas, Green Alert Negros, Girl Scout of the Philippines-Bacolod City Chapter, Soroptimist International - Bacolod and the Office of Councilor Batapa-Sigue's office, the press release said.

Groups interested in the Earth Day 2008 on April 22 may call Victoria Demonteverde at Tel. No. 434-0739 or Jude Guisihan (433-9011 local 220), the press release added.*

[JEFFjr_25]

I think if we did pursue with our plans,we could have get the franchise kay last minute na nila nafinalized ang transport issue for the airline passengers and the employees working in the airport and also for the public.:lol:

We could have been raking in "cash" now @Jaywalker. :lol:

[jaywalker]

yap kay their product is not that delicious, kamahal pa. :) indi justified sang price :) ambiance lang gid ang gina bayaran mo

I agree with you migs! Xa Bacolod miski ano pa ka nami sang imo nga resto kung ang indi quality foods ang ginaserve ... laban gid xa puto imo negosyo. Pro kung nami ang foods ... miski diin ka pa nga hilit2x ... kadtuan ka gid. For example ang Lord Byron's kag Luisa's Fried Chicken...

As I've noticed ... daw suli xa Cebu! Hehehe! Based on my own point of view... of course. Hehehe!

i think you're both right mga Migs.I noticed nga daw kabalo gid magpanabor kag magpili ang mga taga-Bacolod.:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

We could have been raking in "cash" now @Jaywalker. :lol:

Or that very famous quote "Sa Negros, Ang Kwarta, Ginapiko Ginapala!" hehehe!!! :lol:

Anyway how much is the fare from SM BCD to NBSA? Still P50?

[jaywalker]

We could have been raking in "cash" now @Jaywalker. :lol:

Exactly!I think it's a good business.... and its like we could retire working and living abroad at an early age and stay there permanently.:lol:Just my wish though...:)

[JEFFjr_25]

Or that very famous quote "Sa Negros, Ang Kwarta, Ginapiko Ginapala!" hehehe!!! :lol:

Anyway how much is the fare from SM BCD to NBSA? Still P50?
Hahahaha.. yes @Bernie but that quote is not feasible nowadays. Gone are the days when that "quote" was still at its prime.:lol: The fare is pretty affordable(accdg. to news items), Php100/ride/person NBSA-to-SM City or SM City-to-NBSA.:)

Exactly!I think it's a good business.... and its like we could retire working and living abroad at an early age and stay there permanently.:lol:Just my wish though...:)
Retire gid yah @Jay... I guess it can be one good business to start up during our heydays. Pero mas nami gid yah franchise Jollibee or Mcdo. Galing grabe kamahal. So for now, baka2x lang anay obra eh.:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

Hahahaha.. yes @Bernie but that quote is not feasible nowadays. Gone are the days when that "quote" was still at its prime.:lol: The fare is pretty affordable, Php100/ride/person NBSA-to-SM City or SM City-to-NBSA.:)

As some Bacolodnons would say, bisan gani ang piko kag pala ginakwartahan na, hehe!! But again, that maxim was really intended for sugar industry, now is the time for ginapiko ginapala ang kwarta that would create a new middle class in Negros.

Thanks for the information.

By the way, are there other affordable alternatives going to NBSA?

[jaywalker]

Hahahaha.. yes @Bernie but that quote is not feasible nowadays. Gone are the days when that "quote" was still at its prime.:lol: The fare is pretty affordable(accdg. to news items), Php100/ride/person NBSA-to-SM City or SM City-to-NBSA.:)


Retire gid yah @Jay... I guess it can be one good business to start up during our heydays. Pero mas nami gid yah franchise Jollibee or Mcdo. Galing grabe kamahal. So for now, baka2x lang anay obra eh.:lol:

Very reasonable fare price or should i say cheap because when i went to Silay with mig Suv to see the actual NBSA we spend around more than a hundred pesos each from Bacolod City.

Instakto ka gid migs.Baka-baka na lang ta anay obra.Baskog pa man tuhod naton.:lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

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:banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

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I personally like this photo(thanks to junjun tan and @NGProf for posting). The welcoming banner could have been more captivating if its made of electronic board. Just like the ones used in football fields' railings. But i think thats too costly. Its just a thought.:)

As some Bacolodnons would say, bisan gani ang piko kag pala ginakwartahan na, hehe!! But again, that maxim was really intended for sugar industry, now is the time for ginapiko ginapala ang kwarta that would create a new middle class in Negros.

Thanks for the information.

By the way, are there other affordable alternatives going to NBSA?
So far @Bernie, thats the only affordable transport info i know plying between NBSA to the city center and back.

Very reasonable fare price or should i say cheap because when i went to Silay with mig Suv to see the actual NBSA we spend around more than a hundred pesos each from Bacolod City.

Instakto ka gid migs.Baka-baka na lang ta anay obra.Baskog pa man tuhod naton.:lol::lol:
Baskog pa man @Jay. Pwede pa gani ka kwan...... :lol:

[habagatcentral1]

What about coming from Silay City itself? Are there multicabs/shuttle services from corner Rizal Street or a terminal bound for NBSA?

[blueguy]

Hahahaha.. yes @Bernie but that quote is not feasible nowadays. Gone are the days when that "quote" was still at its prime.:lol: The fare is pretty affordable(accdg. to news items), Php100/ride/person NBSA-to-SM City or SM City-to-NBSA.:)




Mahal... sa Iloilo tag Php 50.00 lang, damu pa pilian...tani panaugan pa nila...

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Most likely they will lower the fares when business perks up already. Rather than take a cab, i think this is a better alternative.:) If not, just ask your friends or relatives or your family(owned vehicles) to fetch/drop you to/from NBSA & the city center(Bacolod).:)

[JEFFjr_25]

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:banana::banana::banana:
This is one of the big three this February @Jay.:) This will really help boost Bacolod and the province of Negros Occ. in its efforts in making it as a tourist haven. And not just as an alternative. Now that most of the basic infrastructures are in place, I think WE can be a force to reckon also in terms of attracting local and foreign tourists. :cheers:

[jaywalker]

Mahal... sa Iloilo tag Php 50.00 lang, damu pa pilian...tani panaugan pa nila...

IMO,i think they shouldn't do that for the safety of the airline passengers.Kon pasahero ka sa airline mas prefer mo non-stop ang transfer.Or pwede man sila ka provide para sa pangpubliko.:)

[habagatcentral1]

^^ We have a non-stop transfer similar to those of SM to NBSA. Pero they are located either in Plaza Molo for Southern Iloilo passengers, Plaza Jaro (coming from northern Iloilo), SM City (for city-dwellers) and you may request for a pick-up if your along the way, although in form of shuttle vans.

The fare from city to airport here is P300 but going back for a metered taxi would be at least P200 already.

Daw suli pa gani. For one thing I thought that the tariff rates of Negros is much cheaper than of Panay. Mas barato plete dira kumpara diri.

[jaywalker]

This is one of the big three this February @Jay.:) This will really help boost Bacolod and the province of Negros Occ. in its efforts in making it as a tourist haven. And not just as an alternative. Now that most of the basic infrastructures are in place, I think WE can be a force to reckon also in terms of attracting local and foreign tourists. :cheers:

On it's 3rd year and it's getting bigger.And this will lead to open more markets for Bacolod.Number one that will benefit from this is the NBSA.:banana:

[jaywalker]

^^ We have a non-stop transfer similar to those of SM to NBSA. Pero they are located either in Plaza Molo for Southern Iloilo passengers, Plaza Jaro (coming from northern Iloilo), SM City (for city-dwellers) and you may request for a pick-up if your along the way, although in form of shuttle vans.

The fare from city to airport here is P300 but going back for a metered taxi would be at least P200 already.

Daw naga advertise ka bala.......:lol::lol::lol:Joke

[blueguy]

^^ yes...mga vans pa...the drivers can even drop you off asta sa hotel as some of my friends told me... they will agree kag wala na extra charge, just Php 50.00...I prefer it over taxi..kay last time nag taxi ko, ay abaw Php 350.00 gid... te taxi lang ko from our house at Php 40.00 tapos nag van from SM City Iloilo to NIA at Php 50.00... damu man jeep nga Sta. Barbara daw Php 10.00 lang bala mo...

Hope mas maging accessible pa gid ang NBSA nga madamu ang mag byahe. para mas OK pa gid ang byahe sang mga bisita sa Negros...

Berns is just sharing... at least para may idea man ta tanan a....

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Start advertising too. Because we're here to put up information for each and everyone naman, hehehe!!! :D

Especially BCD having a new airport, it would be the best for SSC Bacolod (if ok lang sa time nyo) to find out how to get in or out of the new facility to all possible mode of transportation. From taxis to trikes. :okay:

Also like to share experience here. In Iloilo, if we're really on tight budget, we take the jeepney all the way to Santa Barbara for P15 (from SM City or Jaro Plaza) then drop off point is Bangga Dama. There is a multicab service from that area to the airport for P10. The catch is that you'll wait until it gets at least 10 people for passenger...same approach as that of the tricycles. If you're in a hurry, you should've taken a taxi or a shuttle van or pay the remaining seats for the multicab.

[jaywalker]

^^ yes...mga vans pa...the drivers can even drop you off asta sa hotel sa some of my friends told me... they will agree kag wala na extra charge, just Php 50.00...I prefer it over taxi..kay last time nag taxi ko, ay abaw Php 350.00 gid... te taxi lang ko from our house tapos nag van from SM City Iloilo... damu man jeep...

Hope mas maging accessible pa gid and NBSA nga madamu ang mag byahe. para mas OK pa gid ang byahe sang mga bisita sa Negros...

well of course,understable na ina nga bag-o lang nag open.Wala man may mabukas routa sang biyahe kon mapirdi ka man lang.Daw pareho man ina sa airline kon diin damo nga possible nga pasahero didto lang anay magbukas.:)

[blueguy]

^^ yes I agree berns, that way we can give or share to forumers alternative mode of transpo... para wala hassle ang biyahe. I guess subong pa lang dapat damu na mga recommendations of how to get in/out especially pag peak ang visitors influx....lapit na bakasyon

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Agree to all of you guys. More info on anything about NBSA would be beneficial to all flying in and out of Bacolod/Negros.

Hello @KrowXaw.:)

[habagatcentral1]

And that is what I'm suggesting to SSC Bacolod guys. Create an online article, like a Guide to passengers going in and out of NBSA in all possible modes of transportation. Para ini sa tanan. :okay:

Since NBSA will also be catering with different classes of people, from the most affluent to the middle class to the shoestring backpacker to an ordinary employee of the airport. It will be beneficial to us all who's going in and out of the new facility. :)

[jaywalker]

^^ Start advertising too. Because we're here to put up information for each and everyone naman, hehehe!!! :D

Especially BCD having a new airport, it would be the best for SSC Bacolod (if ok lang sa time nyo) to find out how to get in or out of the new facility to all possible mode of transportation. From taxis to trikes. :okay:

Also like to share experience here. In Iloilo, if we're really on tight budget, we take the jeepney all the way to Santa Barbara for P15 (from SM City or Jaro Plaza) then drop off point is Bangga Dama. There is a multicab service from that area to the airport for P10. The catch is that you'll wait until it gets at least 10 people for passenger...same approach as that of the tricycles.

mabisita man kami sa thread nyo kon may gusto kami mabal-an.indi bala?:cheers::)

[blueguy]

^^Agree to all of guys. More info on anything about NBSA would be beneficial to all flying in and out of Bacolod/Negros.

Hello @KrowXaw.:)

Yes, that's the spirit... since NBSA is Negros' gateway...dapat maging accessisible siya... I know the LGU's are doing something... mas tutukan pa gid tani para may pressure...

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Jay, its a simple sharing of information and there are no malices of comparison ok?

[jaywalker]

Yes, I know toto bern.Pero later this topic will fall into comparison na naman and amo naman ini ang suguran sang baisay.paiway lang ta sa gamo kay we know kon ano ang mga ginhalinan sang mga ginamo maskin sang una pa.i hope nakuha mo man ang point ko.:)

[blueguy]

mabisita man kami sa thread nyo kon may gusto kami mabal-an.indi bala?:cheers::)


Please do not take this as comparison to the next level, it is just sharing of info.... para you can at least have an idea.... maybe we comment but we avoid such replies lang tani...kay we come in peace man.....OK ....

WORLD PEACE....

[blueguy]

Yes, I know toto bern.Pero later this topic will fall into comparison na naman and amo naman ini ang suguran sang baisay.paiway lang ta sa gamo kay we know kon ano ang mga ginhalinan sang mga ginamo maskin sang una pa.i hope nakuha mo man ang point ko.:)

It won't happen....TRUST us

[habagatcentral1]

Yes, I know toto bern.Pero later this topic will fall into comparison na naman and amo naman ini ang suguran sang baisay.paiway lang ta sa gamo kay we know kon ano ang mga ginhalinan sang mga ginamo maskin sang una pa.i hope nakuha mo man ang point ko.:)

Jay, in our part, we would never compare ourselves because we are fully aware of what will happen and I know what I'm doing. It is clearly showing sharing information as what I do when we have our personal meets. No malice about that.

There is no comparison meant there. I hope we should read our posts clearly.

Don't get paranoid because as what Van told, TRUST us. Distrust leads to nothing. Comparison is nothing. Helping each other is way better than bickering.

[JEFFjr_25]

Repost ko lang. Thanks to @NGProf.
Bidding bye bye.:)
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Thank you clemn macasiano jr. for sharing this pic

Hello NBSA.:cheers:


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[jaywalker]

CHRISTMAS 2007 @ SYLVIA MANOR HOTEL

At the lobby

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[jaywalker]

I do UNDERSTAND toto Bernie.Okey lang kung kita kita lang diri gihapon.PAIWAY LANG SA GAMO KAG SA MATABO PA NGA LALISAY.I hope naintsindihan mo man ang concern ko.:cheers:


Bern sa PM lang ko sabta.Palihog lang

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Wala gani lalisay nga matabu biskan si sin-o pa sa amon ukon sa aton. Nanu man? If we are mature enough, it couldn't be interpreted as something to fight over with ok? Those people who wants to instigate war are those people to be ignored with.

There are no comparisons nor anything malicious with what I say or posted. I still stand on my post because its clear that there is nothing wrong with what I said or posted.

Approach comparisons in a mature manner and not in such way that we would resort to regional bickerings. So is there something to be scared of?

[blueguy]

^^ kalma lang ta....OK? inhale...exhale....inhale...exhale....

[^TumandoK]

oops!! hmmm... ang puso nyo!! wala gid lang da dapat sang sakaan sang dugo.. mau lang pag exchange sang ideas kag information ah...

[jaywalker]

Sa imo na lang na iya Toto Bernie.Wala man sang mala-in sa ginaplease ko sa imo. Nagapangabay man lang ko iya.:cheers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2211814278_7cf55ef2ec.jpg?v=0

[blueguy]

Gani...daw wala man to malain. In fact OK gani kay nag share sang experience...kay indi man maglayo ang situation sang NIA kang NBSA...pareho lang nga wala sa City center....

[blueguy]

Sa imo na lang na iya Toto Bernie.Wala man sang mala-in sa ginaplease ko sa imoNagapangabay man lang ko iya.:cheers:

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S diin ni dapit Jay...amo ni ang Bingo area? tani ilisan na ang "May SM na sa Bacolod"...daw mag one year na....

[habagatcentral1]

Basta I still stand for what I believe in. Nothing's wrong with my sharing of information, no comparisson and will still continue to share information to everyone without malice or connoting comparison.

Lets interpret our discussions maturely and peacefully.

Anyway, next topic please.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Hopefully, the one who will replace the supposed Bingo area will take in other franchise store/shop. And not another "gambling" related stuffs.:) But i know that its a crowd drawer(Bingo) and of course an eventual earner as well. But lets make SM City Bacolod different from other malls. Tani mas wholesome na form of entertainment. Mas better if TimeZone na lang. Lets leave it to the Casino Filipino(at Goldenfields and L'Fisher) for any gambling related fanfare or entertainment.:)
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[^TumandoK]

Bacolod airport request
gets Arroyo nod -- Bing
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
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Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday expressed elation and said he was joined in his reaction by other city mayors present when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave a nod to his appeal for the retention and the reopening of the airport in Bacolod City .

Leonardia made the appeal during the meeting and election at Malacañang yesterday of the League of City Mayors where the President had joined them. Iloilo city Mayor Jerry Treñas, national chairman of the League, Bais City Mayor Hector Villanueva, and Tres Martires Mayor Melencio Sagon were among the chief executives from the Visayas present when this was discussed, Leonardia also said.

This was relayed in an interview with local media at the Bacolod City Hall yesterday where it was met with cheers and applause.

He said when he presented to the President the appeal for the retention or reopening of the Bacolod Airport for general aviation and a possible flying school, and even for commercial operation, like allowing one airline to operate, she agreed that it is possible.

“I believe that this development is like opening the door for further explorations to continue the operation of the airport even on another scale,” Leonardia said.

He said this is very significant for him even if the approval is still in principle since this is going to be pivotal to the crusade to have the airport operate again, he said.

Leonardia said he will ask the Retain Bacolod Airport Movement to embark now on a serious feasibility study on what possible steps should be taken, even to the extent of working with the group of PAL president Lucio Tan, who owns 20-hectares of the 37-hectare property on which the old airport stands. He said they can sit down later with other agencies of government involved.

MIKEY THANKED

“I thank Rep. Juan Miguel ‘Mikey' Arroyo (Pampanga, 2 nd District) who gave his endorsement to the idea of reopening the airport,” Leonardia said, adding that it is as if the Presidential son had given it CPR. “So now we can say we can continue the crusade for the airport,” he also said.

Asked if there is a target date for the reopening of the airport, Leonardia said this cannot yet be determined since they have to make formal studies and have to deal with other agencies, although he would like to have it as soon as possible.

Leonardia said that, under the circumstances, it looks like it has to be Air Philippines that will continue operating in the airport since it is also owned by Tan. At the same time he said, this must not take much of the load from the airport in Silay, considering that the government has spent so much on it and has to get back its investment, he said.

“For me, having Air Philippines is good enough,” Leonardia said. The operational expenses for the maintenance of the airport will be included in the study, he said.

WV MAYORS CONFIRM

Asked for comment, Bais Mayor Villanueva said “I was privy to the discussion when the President nodded to the proposal of Mayor Leonardia, meaning she has no objections that the old Bacolod Airport will be used,” he said. “This can be confirmed by Mayor Treñas,” he told reporters in a phone interview.

Iloilo Mayor Treñas confirmed that he heard the President agree to the proposal to allow even only one airline continue operating at the Bacolod Airport . “According to Mayor Leonardia it is going to be Air Philippines ,” Treñas said.

Tres Martires Mayor Sagon said he was also present when the President gave her nod. He also said the Bacolod Airport is near Bais City , or just a matter of eight hours travel. “The President did not object to the proposal, she nodded,” he added.

Bago Mayor Ramon Torres, who was also at the LCP meeting, said that if the Bacolod Airport is retained, it will be convenient for them, Bago being next to Bacolod in the south. He also said this will depend on the scheme considering that the government has spent so much on the construction of the airport in Silay.

Torres said they can adjust to whatever airline will operate in the Bacolod Airport , and this will also be favorable to the people in southern Negros .

JUBILATION

John Orola, special envoy to China , Japan and Korea , said he shares the feeling of many Bacoleños who are jubilant over the news that there is one airline that will continue operating in the city.

The President's agreeing to the retention or reopening of the Bacolod Airport , would be a very welcome development, he also said.

Orola also said he has received a lot of text messages congratulating the Mayor and his plans for Bacolod which concern tourism, he added.

Orola said if there is one carrier that will continue to operate in the city this will give travelers an option, especially those who want to go straight to Bacolod City . He said if the President approves the retention of the Bacolod Airport , a lot of people will be thankful.

He agrees that the international airport in Silay City is very impressive and has good facilities and that international flights should be encouraged to land there.

If Air Philippines will continue its operation in the city, Orola said, the feasibility study should be done as soon as possible.*CGS

Do you think it approved ini ni GMA ang airport retention?

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ This approval is TOTALLY INSANE. imo.:nuts:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Whattda!!!! :nuts: Arroyo approved the retention already? Oh my goodness!!! :no:

[blueguy]

^^ wala na...maguba gid na ang mga future plans for NBSA....

[blueguy]

^^ Hopefully, the one who will replace the supposed Bingo area will take in other franchise store/shop. And not another "gambling" related stuffs.:) But i know that its a crowd drawer(Bingo) and of course an eventual earner as well. But lets make SM City Bacolod different from other malls. Tani mas wholesome na form of entertainment. Mas better if TimeZone na lang. Lets leave it to the Casino Filipino(at Goldenfields and L'Fisher) for any gambling related fanfare or entertainment.:)
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Time zone is Ayala man

[JEFFjr_25]

Time zone is Ayala man
Yup yup.Pero may TimeZone po sa Megamall.

^^ Whattda!!!! :nuts: Arroyo approved the retention already? Oh my goodness!!! :no:
As quoted, “The President did not object to the proposal, she nodded,” Bing added. Well, propaganda lang ni Bing para magmukhang approved. Parang the president just cant tell Bing bluntly that its a BIG FAT NO:lol:. Not until I see PGMA giving out directives on this matter, then I must say that this are all just another political grandstanding. To gain the Mayor's support this 2010 presidential race. Haayyy buhay... :ohno::lol:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Daw life, kis-a my sometimes....hehehe!!! Anyway, di bala according to ICAO, it will be a big no-no to have a commercial airport within 50 mile radius? Maybe it is a propaganda. And later these "Bacolodnons" that Bing might be referring to, might consider going to NBSA instead because of comfort it brings compared to Singcang. I think Negrenses would compromise with the distance of the airport for as long as it serves comfortably and safely.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ And besides, Bacolod will be more skyscraper friendly if this retention thing be down the drain for good. Ayaw talaga tumigil ni Bing huh. Very assertive for the retention. My golly if anything bad that may occur (knock on wood) while these neophyte pilots are criss crossing near residential areas, I bet Bing will just scratch his "bagul" and say "Oh my, my idea is really absurd". :lol:

[jaywalker]

^^ Wala gani lalisay nga matabu biskan si sin-o pa sa amon ukon sa aton. Nanu man? If we are mature enough, it couldn't be interpreted as something to fight over with ok? Those people who wants to instigate war are those people to be ignored with.

There are no comparisons nor anything malicious with what I say or posted. I still stand on my post because its clear that there is nothing wrong with what I said or posted.

Approach comparisons in a mature manner and not in such way that we would resort to regional bickerings. So is there something to be scared of?

Gani...daw wala man to malain. In fact OK gani kay nag share sang experience...kay indi man maglayo ang situation sang NIA kang NBSA...pareho lang nga wala sa City center....

Basta I still stand for what I believe in. Nothing's wrong with my sharing of information, no comparisson and will still continue to share information to everyone without malice or connoting comparison.

Lets interpret our discussions maturely and peacefully.

Anyway, next topic please.



Wow, ubelievable ako nagwa nga mala-in ba.:lol::lol::lol: :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Wala bala mala-in. Please read my PM. Everything's there. This is not a right venue in settling this issue. Basta I stand my position to share my experience and there is really nothing wrong with that.

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/22


New Bacolod-Silay Airport complements super-region strategy
Silay City, Negros Occidental (22 January) -- The P5.6-billion New Bacolod-Silay Airport which has been operational four days ago complements the super region strategy of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Negros Occidental, the province where the new airport of international standards is located is part of the Central Philippines which, under the super region strategy adopted by the President prioritizes tourism investments and energy independence.

"The new airport gives further emphasis to the super region strategy to promote and hasten further economic growth and development nationwide with the focus on the comparative advantages per region and provinces to promote more effective and efficient complementation in the forward-backward linkages," Vice President Noli de Castro said in his message during the inauguration of the New Bacolod-Silay Airport.

De Castro added that under the strategy, the government is committed to pursue prioritized program of airport development to trigger business. This (airport) will open a gateway to regional centers and promote major tourism destination and to make tourism promotion the primary development plot to Central Philippines.

Japanese Embassy Representative Eiichi Oshima during the inauguration revealed that based on statistics the old Bacolod Airport is the fifth biggest airport in terms of the volume of domestic passengers in the country and has continually increased by more than 50 percent in the past ten years.

Thus, according to Oshima, a bigger and more efficient airport is needed to meet this demand and the completion of the New Bacolod-Silay Airport meets the demand that will eventually increase the economic activity in the province and improve the lives of the Negrenses.

"With the new airport in Silay, it offers endless opportunities for the city but it does not mean loss for Bacolod, rather it (Bacolod) can focus on its competitive edge in commerce and business and as a highly urbanized city, it has the potential to develop the old airport into a central business area or a commercial mix-use area," de Castro added.

Meanwhile, Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico Puentevella said that a 10-kilometer access road is set to be constructed within the year. When completed, the road should connect to the Bacolod Circumferential Road cutting travel time to only 15 minutes instead of the present 45-minute travel time going to new airport.

The New Bacolod-Silay airport is an example of a project where the government is an active facilitator for other donors like Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to come in for financial assistance. (PIA/EAD)

[habagatcentral1]

Wow, ubelievable ako nagwa nga mala-in ba.:lol::lol::lol: :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Read my PM megs....

[jaywalker]

NOPSSCEA to Send 180-Strong Athletes to WVPRISAA
By Cyrus M. Garde

The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) will send 180-strong athletes to represent the province in the Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) meet which will be played in two separate venues starting February 5-10, 2008.

This year’s host is the province of Aklan.

The 180-strong athletes will compete in 12 sports disciplines in the said regional meet of private schools against participants from five other provinces namely; Antique, Capiz Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental.

Due to unavailability of venues in the host province, swimming, athletics and football will be played in Iloilo Sports Complex starting February 5 to 7. Arrival of delegations will be a day before the competition.

The delegations that will compete in Aklan will also arrive on February 5, 2008. They will be given two days to practice until proper competition on February 7-10.

Of the 180-strong NOPSSCEA contingent, 31 in athletics (men & women), 12 in basketball, 8 in badminton (men & women), 10 in chess (men & women),18 in football, 9 in sepak takraw, 24 in swimming (men & women), 9 in lawn tennis (men & women), 8 in table tennis (men & women), 15 in taekwondo (men and women), 24 in volleyball (men & women) 12 for karatedo, but have yet to submit their official line ups.

Senate president Manuel Villar and newly appointed commissioner of Philippine Sports Commission Eric T. Loretizo along with Kalibo Mayor Remar Rivaldo are the invited guests at the opening ceremony.

The winning athletes will represent WVPRISAA to the National PRISAA to be held in Zamboanga City.*

[SugarFreak]

January 22, 2008
Bacolod can develop into business hub – Noli (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/22/fromdcenter.htm)

Bacolod residents need not despair. The closure of the old airport does not mean that it will retrogress. Rather it opens a new vista of development into a business and residential hub.

And, yes, it can also be the site of communications with the entry into the city of several more phone centers. The latest is Convergys. And, if it is of any comfort to Negrenses, there is an ongoing competition for trained manpower, the initial offers escalating fast.

So, what's the beef? Just an emotional response for something which used to be. And, if plans are finally realized, an ancillary roadway, according to Rep. Monico Puentevella, will be constructed soon and will link the Bacolod-Silay airport to the Circumferential Road in Bacolod and reduce running time to just 15 minutes.

Well, that's about the same time required to motor all the way from our residence at the Capitol Heights to the old airport.

The only problem now is the allegedly prohibitive cost of fares to and from the new airport. Well, the shuttle buses at the SM Mall has brought down the fare to only an affordable P100 per passenger.

Right now, according to Ed Sutherland of the CIDA, arrangements are being made with cabs to allow them to lower their rates to about P150 per head from a downtown hotel to the airport. Manageable. In Manila , we often find ourselves paying the same amount from the NAIA II to where my children reside.

Bacolod airport request gets Arroyo nod -- Bing
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
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Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday expressed elation and said he was joined in his reaction by other city mayors present when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave a nod to his appeal for the retention and the reopening of the airport in Bacolod City .

Leonardia made the appeal during the meeting and election at Malacañang yesterday of the League of City Mayors where the President had joined them. Iloilo city Mayor Jerry Treñas, national chairman of the League, Bais City Mayor Hector Villanueva, and Tres Martires Mayor Melencio Sagon were among the chief executives from the Visayas present when this was discussed, Leonardia also said.

This was relayed in an interview with local media at the Bacolod City Hall yesterday where it was met with cheers and applause.

He said when he presented to the President the appeal for the retention or reopening of the Bacolod Airport for general aviation and a possible flying school, and even for commercial operation, like allowing one airline to operate, she agreed that it is possible.

“I believe that this development is like opening the door for further explorations to continue the operation of the airport even on another scale,” Leonardia said.

He said this is very significant for him even if the approval is still in principle since this is going to be pivotal to the crusade to have the airport operate again, he said.

Leonardia said he will ask the Retain Bacolod Airport Movement to embark now on a serious feasibility study on what possible steps should be taken, even to the extent of working with the group of PAL president Lucio Tan, who owns 20-hectares of the 37-hectare property on which the old airport stands. He said they can sit down later with other agencies of government involved.

MIKEY THANKED

“I thank Rep. Juan Miguel ‘Mikey' Arroyo (Pampanga, 2 nd District) who gave his endorsement to the idea of reopening the airport,” Leonardia said, adding that it is as if the Presidential son had given it CPR. “So now we can say we can continue the crusade for the airport,” he also said.

Asked if there is a target date for the reopening of the airport, Leonardia said this cannot yet be determined since they have to make formal studies and have to deal with other agencies, although he would like to have it as soon as possible.

Leonardia said that, under the circumstances, it looks like it has to be Air Philippines that will continue operating in the airport since it is also owned by Tan. At the same time he said, this must not take much of the load from the airport in Silay, considering that the government has spent so much on it and has to get back its investment, he said.

“For me, having Air Philippines is good enough,” Leonardia said. The operational expenses for the maintenance of the airport will be included in the study, he said.

WV MAYORS CONFIRM

Asked for comment, Bais Mayor Villanueva said “I was privy to the discussion when the President nodded to the proposal of Mayor Leonardia, meaning she has no objections that the old Bacolod Airport will be used,” he said. “This can be confirmed by Mayor Treñas,” he told reporters in a phone interview.

Iloilo Mayor Treñas confirmed that he heard the President agree to the proposal to allow even only one airline continue operating at the Bacolod Airport . “According to Mayor Leonardia it is going to be Air Philippines ,” Treñas said.

Tres Martires Mayor Sagon said he was also present when the President gave her nod. He also said the Bacolod Airport is near Bais City , or just a matter of eight hours travel. “The President did not object to the proposal, she nodded,” he added.

Bago Mayor Ramon Torres, who was also at the LCP meeting, said that if the Bacolod Airport is retained, it will be convenient for them, Bago being next to Bacolod in the south. He also said this will depend on the scheme considering that the government has spent so much on the construction of the airport in Silay.

Torres said they can adjust to whatever airline will operate in the Bacolod Airport , and this will also be favorable to the people in southern Negros .

JUBILATION

John Orola, special envoy to China , Japan and Korea , said he shares the feeling of many Bacoleños who are jubilant over the news that there is one airline that will continue operating in the city.

The President's agreeing to the retention or reopening of the Bacolod Airport , would be a very welcome development, he also said.

Orola also said he has received a lot of text messages congratulating the Mayor and his plans for Bacolod which concern tourism, he added.

Orola said if there is one carrier that will continue to operate in the city this will give travelers an option, especially those who want to go straight to Bacolod City . He said if the President approves the retention of the Bacolod Airport , a lot of people will be thankful.

He agrees that the international airport in Silay City is very impressive and has good facilities and that international flights should be encouraged to land there.

If Air Philippines will continue its operation in the city, Orola said, the feasibility study should be done as soon as possible.*CGS

Do you think it approved ini ni GMA ang airport retention?

[jaywalker]

An example of an international standard Traffic Signs installed on the streets of Bacolod which was initiated by a group of Businessmen in the City of Smiles.

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[jaywalker]

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[jaywalker]

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[mackoyMD]

^^ Whattda!!!! :nuts: Arroyo approved the retention already? Oh my goodness!!! :no:

Nope .... a feasibility study should be done first as mentioned by Bing. But this is unlikely because the old airport is close to the NBSA .... so indi gid pwede kay maobject gid gyapon ang DOTC.... or if the Bacolod LGU will insist ... they have to find another location. But as far as I know ... Mayor Bing's claim is close to impossible... I hope they'll realize it sooner.

Guys... huwag tayong maging OA .... this matter will be tackled in a due process.

[mackoyMD]

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[mackoyMD]

MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
Murcia, Negros Occidental
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[mackoyMD]

MAMBUKAL WATERFALLS & STREAMS
Murcia, Negros Occidental

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[SUV111]

Nope .... a feasibility study should be done first as mentioned by Bing. But this is unlikely because the old airport is close to the NBSA .... so indi gid pwede kay maobject gid gyapon ang DOTC.... or if the Bacolod LGU will insist ... they have to find another location. But as far as I know ... Mayor Bing's claim is close to impossible... I hope they'll realize it sooner.

Guys... huwag tayong maging OA .... this matter will be tackled in a due process.

correct Doc, they still need to present this matter in an orderly manner to the president. :) if they can convince the president to reopen the airport, then so be it. :) if not...then bad for them. Lets wait for the verdict. :)

[SUV111]

Yup yup.Pero may TimeZone po sa Megamall.


As quoted, “The President did not object to the proposal, she nodded,” Bing added. Well, propaganda lang ni Bing para magmukhang approved. Parang the president just cant tell Bing bluntly that its a BIG FAT NO:lol:. Not until I see PGMA giving out directives on this matter, then I must say that this are all just another political grandstanding. To gain the Mayor's support this 2010 presidential race. Haayyy buhay... :ohno::lol:

President Arroyo never said yes....she just nodded :) hahahaha... si Mayor bala haw....nerbyoso!!!! nag nod pa lang gani feeling niya yes na. :) hahahaha

[SUV111]

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wow!!!! these are cool pics :)

[SUV111]

Yup yup.Pero may TimeZone po sa Megamall.


HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!:lol::lol::lol: now this is what you call " you've got a point!!!"

[SUV111]

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Boynegros, SUV, Putnam and postergirl :)

[JEFFjr_25]

@putnam, welcome back to our beloved Bacolod. Keep us posted also with your "escapades" in the city. Pwede man post mo diri sa SSC, hehehehe.. @Smile, another "back beauty" shot. :lol: Nice one.:)

[SUV111]

@putnam, welcome back to our beloved Bacolod. Keep us posted also with your "escapades" in the city. Pwede man post mo diri sa SSC, hehehehe.. @Smile, another "back beauty" shot. :lol: Nice one.:)

you like it?
hahahaha!!!
tani next time complete na ta ba para sadya :)

[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

you like it?
hahahaha!!!
tani next time complete na ta ba para sadya :)
Yes! and it'll be one riotous event... capturing us in one frame is magnificent.. but meeting all SSC-Bcd forumers at our official home(Sylvia Manor Hotel) in one perfect timing - thats what we call, A HOMECOMING.:)

[SUV111]

Yes! and it'll be one riotous event... capturing us in one frame is magnificent.. but meeting all SSC-Bcd forumers at our official home(Sylvia Manor Hotel) in one perfect timing - thats what we call, A HOMECOMING.:)

ay grabe pa gid siguro. :) hahahaha but of course, not all will come. :) hahahahaha. :)

[SUV111]

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Negros Museum

[SUV111]

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[boynegro$]

MAMBUKAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
Murcia, Negros Occidental
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Dok pahigad basi kagton ka san man-og.:lol::lol:

[boynegro$]

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I like this one. even though medyo daan na ang PNB pero ga compliment ang mga tanom sa kilid.nice..:)

[SUV111]

I like this one. even though medyo daan na ang PNB pero ga compliment ang mga tanom sa kilid.nice..:)

thats true boy, it looks fresh and cool :):banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

Seems were only few posts away to our new thread.hehehe. do you have it na my friend SUV? excited nako.:banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Seems were only few posts away to our new thread.hehehe. do you have it na my friend SUV? excited nako.:banana::banana:

oh yes i have it na and I'm also excited
:)
hahahahaha

[boynegro$]

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Boynegros, SUV, Putnam and postergirl :)

Thanks to Putnam for that delicious diner. c postergirl grabe gd ya mag post, pang model.hehehe

[boynegro$]

oh yes i have it na and I'm also excited
:)
hahahahaha

Ang bilis mo naman. hahaha. 3 posts away guys. SUV dagdagan mo ng lng ng pics para matapos nato. :banana::banana:

[SUV111]

try to finish this thread while I'm working on our new thread...this time, our Intro will be simple...wala na kabonggahan, para maiba naman....

[boynegro$]

try to finish this thread while I'm working on our new thread...this time, our Intro will be simple...wala na kabonggahan, para maiba naman....

that's why nga e excited na ako, bago naman ang concept.yahooooo.

[boynegro$]

sa mga bosing namin dyan.:carrot::carrot::lock::lock:

[SUV111]

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Welcome
to
Bacolod

Your Humble Abode

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Experience China in Bacolod
Come and Celebrate
your
Chinese New Year
with US

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[boynegro$]

Congratz SUV!!!! amu ni ya...:banana::banana::banana::dance::dance:

[SUV111]

Congratz SUV!!!! amu ni ya...:banana::banana::banana::dance::dance:

hahahahaha!!!! sige lang kay suguran ta naman bag o sa sunod ta na lay out...

[ph_matrix]

wow !!! , this collection of pics looks great !!! , parang nasa abroad. :):):)

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[JEFFjr_25]

^^Its one great abode. Congrats to all of us. But many thanks to @SUV.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[ph_matrix]

^^ @SUV111 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=152808) , if possible make it a bit bigger ! :):):)

[SUV111]

wow !!! , this collection of pics looks great !!! , parang nasa abroad. :):):)

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thank you Ph...:) hehehehehe

^^Its one great abode. Congrats to all of us. But many thanks to @SUV.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

thank you also jeff. :) :cheers::cheers:

[SUV111]

^^ @SUV111 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/member.php?u=152808) , if possible make it a bit bigger ! :):):)

i will try to ask some experts para e edit....hehehehe calling kyapjoco...:)
thank ph for the suggestion :)

[ninja kid]

amo na ya! way to go SSC Bacolod!!! :applause::applause::applause:

banana dance muna para masaya ... :banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

amo na ya! way to go SSC Bacolod!!! :applause::applause::applause:

banana dance muna para masaya ... :banana::banana::banana:

banana man ko ah :):banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

amo na ya! way to go SSC Bacolod!!! :applause::applause::applause:

banana dance muna para masaya ... :banana::banana::banana:
Banana dance gid eh.:lol: :banana::banana::banana:
Ga snow pa da mig?

[kyle@1008]

wow !!! , this collection of pics looks great !!! , parang nasa abroad. :):):)

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yes it is.... great job, parang magazine ad...

[ninja kid]

Banana dance gid eh.:lol: :banana::banana::banana:
Ga snow pa da mig?

last Friday evening until Saturday night nag-snow ... :ohno:

almost 10 cm ... Sunday morning naghulaw na ... :banana:

subong medyo nagkanay-kanay na ang panahon ... :lol:

ari forecast di sa amon ho ah ...

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good morning peeps!

back to work anay ... :)

[^TumandoK]

Weee!!! Thread 19 na!!! Nice one SUV..

[mackoyMD]

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MIGS KATAHUM! KATAHUM!
Hahaha... Daw namisok lang ko Thread 19 na dason!

[^TumandoK]

Asian football tilt
slated at Panaad
RP, 3 OTHER TEAMS VIE
IN CHALLENGE CUP QUALIFIERS
BY CEDELF TUPAS


International football returns to Negros Occidental in May when one of the qualifying stages of the Asian Challenge Cup is staged at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City .

This was confirmed by Jose Mari Martinez, president of the Philippine Football Federation, who said that four teams, including the RP Team will see action from May 11-18.

The Philippines will be entertaining reigning Challenge Cup champion Tajikistan , Brunei and Bhutan at the Panaad..

Only the top team will move into the main tournament, where it will meet the three other group winners and seeded teams North Korea , Myanmar , Turkmenistan and host India in July in New Delhi and Hyderabad .

The winner of the Challenge Cup --- the tournament for Asia's lowest-ranked squads --- will gain a slot in the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar .

Tajikistan , which defeated Sri Lanka , 4-0, for the crown in Chittagong , Bangladesh two years ago, is the top-ranked squad at 146 based on the FIFA rankings. The Philippines is at 181, followed by Brunei (186) and Bhutan (196).

The other hosts are Taiwan --- which is grouped with Sri Lanka , Pakistan and Guam --- Kyrgyzstan in Group C, where Bangladesh , Afghanistan and Laos will be playing, and Nepal , which will entertain Palestine , Cambodia and Macau .

COMPOSITION OF RP SQUAD

Martinez said he has tapped technical director Juan Cutillas and national coach Aris Caslib to determine the composition of the team.

“No player is assured of a slot in the team yet,” Martinez said in a telephone interview.

PFF assistant general-secretary Jojo Rodriguez said the PFF has a pool of 34 players that includes skipper Aly Borromeo, Emelio Caligdong and Archie Bayquin, that will be evaluated, before the final squad is announced

The list does not include Filipino-British brothers Phil and James Younghusband and Chris and Phil Greatwich, who were part of the RP XI that saw action during the Asean Football Championship Qualifiers in Bacolod in November 2006.

But Pocholo Borromeo, the PFF coordinator for international competitions, hinted that the Fil-British players may return for another tour of duty for the country.

Martinez hopes the team will be formed by February when the national team faces South Korean club Hyundai for an exhibition match at the Ultra in Pasig .

Bayquin and another goalkeeper, Edward Sacapaño as well as Wilson Dela Cruz are the only players from Negros Occidental who are in the RP pool.

The list includes June Antonio Abiera, Ian Araneta Jemson Ayuban, Richard Betita, Louie Michael Casas, Ruben Doctora Jr., Roxy Dorlas, Eliezar Fabroada, Peter John Fadrigalan, Jayric Iligan, Peter Jaugan, Nicholas Leonora, Jeffrey Liman, Mark Madrona, Ruffy Narvaez, Gerald Orcullo, Jerome Orcullo, Dan padernal, Rolly Perez, Mark Alvin Valeroso, Dave Peterson Villon, Harold Bayona, Roel Gener, Joebel Bermejo, Reynaldo Corton, Darren Hartmann, Neckson Leonora, Jeoffrey Lobaton and Joseph Rojo. *CPT

[^TumandoK]

Neg.Occ. posts P2.67B in
‘07 investments: DTI


Negros Occidental posted P2.67 billion in investments generated through business registrations in 2007, statistics of the local office of the Department of Trade and Industry show.

The investments were listed under the industry, services, and agriculture, fishery and forestry sectors.

Services sector generated the highest investments in 2007 at P2.004 billion followed by industry, P340.618 million, and agro-fishery and forestry, P325.697 million.

The 2007 figures, however, are way lower than the P7.263 billion total investments in 2006, when more than P6.2 billion was already registered from January to June alone.

DTI said business name registrations are renewed every five years.

In 2007, investments in January totaled P 434.034 million; February, P127.304 million; March, P71.292 million; April, P109.769 million; May, P138.433 million; June, P160.633 million; July, P115.658 million; August, P218.589 million; September, P353.903 million; October, P310.215 million; November, P368.441 million; and December, P262.698 million.

Total investments in Negros Occidental in the first half reached P1.041 billion while in the second half, P1.629 billion.

Services sector includes transportation, communication and storage, finance/pawnshop, dwelling/real estate, private professional service, trading/retailing and other similar businesses.

Meanwhile, investments in the industry sector come from chemicals and related products, concrete products, crop processing, fiberglass, fireworks, furniture, garments, gifts, toys and housewares, metalworks, mineral processing, processed food and beverage, and other related trades.*NLG

[boynegro$]

Bing meeting AirPhil today
to discuss airport reopening
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday said he is meeting with top officials of Air Philippines in Manila today to explore the possibility of reopening the Bacolod Airport .

Leonardia had earlier said that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave a nod to his appeal for the retention and reopening of the airport during the League of Cities of the Philippines meeting in Manila Monday where she had joined them.

He said that when he presented to the President, in the presence of other mayors, the appeal for the retention or reopening of the Bacolod Airport for general aviation, a possible flying school and even for commercial operation, like allowing one airline to operate, she agreed that it is possible.

“I thank the Retain Bacolod Airport Movement and many other groups and citizens of Bacolod who were the inspiration when we went through all these,” Leonardia said.

He said when Arroyo gave her yes, that was the go signal. But that means they have to go through the process, that is why he requested the RBAM to embark on a serious comprehensive feasibility study so they will know the options they have to undertake whether operating the airport for general aviation or as a flying school, he added.

“I am looking forward to the possibility that even only one airline will be allowed to continue operating in the airport,” Leonardia said.

He said they acknowledge the presence of the Bacolod-Silay Airport and that so much money has been poured into it. But they are not thinking of directly compete with it, he also said.

Leonardia said they are just after operating the Bacolod Airport for the convenience of the people of Bacolod and even those in the southern towns. He was with the some mayors of southern Negros and they are all in favor of the retention of the Bacolod Airport , he added.

He said the go-signal of the President for them is a pivotal point in their crusade. He said the group that will make a feasibility study is supposed to determine whether the one that will operate it is the city, or the owner, or whether it will be a joint venture.

“ From all indications, we believe that if it goes the natural course of things, that airport will reopen. The only problem now is if it will sabotaged,” Leonardia said.

Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson said that since the city has an existing airport, he is hoping that President Arroyo, PAL president Lucio Tan and whoever is interested, will help work for its retention. It's been there for the past 72 years, he said. They are not against the operation of the airport in Silay, he also said.

Sayson said the Bacolod Airport can operate inter-island flights which is very much needed by the tourism industry. Many from the south want to come here but it would cost them so much, since they have to fly to Manila first to get here, he said.

Leonardia said the Boracay, Caticlan runway is just 900 meters but can receive as much as 71 flights a day. Even smaller planes can give the city economic activities, he said, adding that as projected by experts, tourism is going to be the number one industry in the world.*CGS

[boynegro$]

Airline ticketing still in Bacolod
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Bacolod Airport may be closed to aircraft use but two airline firms continue to operate their ticketing offices there.

Passengers do not have to go all the way to the New Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City to buy their tickets, our ticketing office is still at the old airport, PAL Negros manager Job Lamela said yesterday.

He also said the PAL office at the old airport is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. It is closed on Sunday.

He said the PAL Bacolod office can still be reached at 4341595 and 4341596, while the manager's office number in 4333045.

The Air Philippines ticketing office, on the other hand, is also open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday at the old Bacolod airport.*CPG

[SUV111]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/23/pix/PLANE.jpg
TUBES. No more umbrellas for passengers deplaning at the New Bacolod-Silay Airport on a rainy day*

[SUV111]

6th street Bacolod

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[SUV111]

New Internet Cafe @ SM Northwing. :)

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[Farirah]

My first post here in this new thread. :)

Anyway, why there are still three question marks in regards to the title of the thread?

Well, may God bless this new thread. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

[SUV111]

My first post here in this new thread. :)

Anyway, why there are still three question marks in regards to the title of the thread?

Well, may God bless this new thread. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

hahahaha coz Bacolaodiat isnt over yet...:) This is the continuation of the previous thread. :) hehehehe

si ph far nag post na kagabii,

[boynegro$]

[QUOTE=SUV111;17894282]6th street Bacolod

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2211419325_2f593f6049.jpg?v=0

Looks classy.:)

[boynegro$]

My first post here in this new thread. :)

Anyway, why there are still three question marks in regards to the title of the thread?

Well, may God bless this new thread. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Hello Farirah. Its a Chinese characters I think, it will change eventually:)
Have a wonderful day.:)

[ph_matrix]

nice design indeed ! :applause::applause:

New Internet Cafe @ SM Northwing. :)

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[boynegro$]

^^ thanks for dropping by amigo PHmatrix.
At least may competensya na ang Netopia.:):)

[SUV111]

^^ thanks for dropping by amigo PHmatrix.
At least may competensya na ang Netopia.:):)

and these Internet cafe(north and south wings)...are much cheaper compared to netopia.

[ph_matrix]

Do you have any idea on how many branches na yong netopia sa bacolod ?

^^ thanks for dropping by amigo PHmatrix.
At least may competensya na ang Netopia.:):)

[SUV111]

Do you have any idea on how many branches na yong netopia sa bacolod ?

let me answer this Ph...we have 4 branches, Robinsons, Gaisano, Lopues and SM

[mackoyMD]

New Internet Cafe @ SM Northwing. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2212211750_b3100af68d.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2211420497_06a1de3533.jpg?v=0

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MIGS ... CYBER RULE ni. I saw it when i was still there... Hehehe! Mayo gani nga may bag-o kay kamahal gid xa Netopia ...

Netopia Branches in Bacolod City

Robinson's Place Bacolod
SM City Bacolod
Gaisano City Supermall
Lopue's San Sebastian
Piazza Sorrento (pero close na)
Robinson's Metro Bacolod (di ko sure kung open pa)


Amo lang na nabal-an ko ... sugpon lang ang kulang.
Hehehe!

[boynegro$]

Do you have any idea on how many branches na yong netopia sa bacolod ?

Lupues San Sebastian
Robinsons Place
Sm City
Gaisano City - 2 shop

[SUV111]

MIGS ... CYBER RULE ni. I saw it when i was still there... Hehehe! Mayo gani nga may bag-o kay kamahal gid xa Netopia ...

Netopia Branches in Bacolod City

Robinson's Place Bacolod
SM City Bacolod
Gaisano City Supermall
Lopue's San Sebastian
Piazza Sorrento (pero close na)
Robinson's Metro Bacolod (di ko sure kung open pa)


Amo lang na nabal-an ko ... sugpon lang ang kulang.
Hehehe!

nope, this is a new one....i think Cyberrule is on SOUTH wing...

[ph_matrix]

^^ many thanks... :)

[boynegro$]

^^Welcome:):)

[SUV111]

WIFI HOTSPOTS IN BACOLOD

Sylvia Manor Hotel
L'fisher Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Bacolod Pension Plaza
University Courtyard
Bob's Lacson
Bobs East
Robinson's Place Bacolod food court
Mayfair Plaza
McDonalds Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson

[SUV111]

MIGS KATAHUM! KATAHUM!
Hahaha... Daw namisok lang ko Thread 19 na dason!

kyapjoco is the one who made the Banner :)

[mackoyMD]

nope, this is a new one....i think Cyberrule is on SOUTH wing...

Ay! Hahaha! Kmusta migs?

[mackoyMD]

WIFI HOTSPOTS IN BACOLOD

Sylvia Manor Hotel
L'fisher Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Bacolod Pension Plaza
University Courtyard
Bob's Lacson
Bobs East
Robinson's Place Bacolod food court
Mayfair Plaza
McDonalds Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson

Migs hambal bala ka sister ko ... ang La Salle kuno wifi zone na man.

[SugarFreak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2212482892_4f438c187d.jpg?v=0

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2.jpg?t=1201020455

these two banner are very nice...can i ask sa mga magagaling gumawa ng banner to volunteer to make for our banner para sa SSC Banner,,,just contact to our mods here...btw, mod Sinjin has already PMed me before (on 2006) for making a bacolod banner kaya lang hindi ako magaling

congrats sa new thread

[SUV111]

Ay! Hahaha! Kmusta migs?

ok lang man. ari ga palupahuway...matulog naman in a while
prepara naman para sa Bacolaodiat kay ma picture picture naman ta ah :)

[SugarFreak]

BOOM BACOLOD BOOM 2008
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[SUV111]

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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2.jpg?t=1201020455

these two banner are very nice...can i ask sa mga magagaling gumawa ng banner to volunteer to make for our banner para sa SSC Banner,,,just contact to our mods here...btw, mod Sinjin has already PMed me before (on 2006) for making a bacolod banner kaya lang hindi ako magaling

congrats sa new thread

wala sang may talent mag himo banner migs, except kyapjoco....but he is busy right now for his thesis. :)

[jaywalker]

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Welcome
to
Bacolod

Your Humble Abode

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod2.jpg?t=1201020455


Experience China in Bacolod
Come and Celebrate
your
Chinese New Year
with US

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Excellent job Migs SUV111.Baskog gid!!!!!You're effort is very much appreciated!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks to Kyapjoko as well for the banner

[SugarFreak]

^^good luck for his thesis...try ko magpaturo dito samin matagal ko na gusto gumaling kaya lang di ko pinagtiyagaan...sa photoshop niya siguro ginawa yan

[jaywalker]

Asian football tilt
slated at Panaad
RP, 3 OTHER TEAMS VIE
IN CHALLENGE CUP QUALIFIERS
BY CEDELF TUPAS


International football returns to Negros Occidental in May when one of the qualifying stages of the Asian Challenge Cup is staged at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City .

This was confirmed by Jose Mari Martinez, president of the Philippine Football Federation, who said that four teams, including the RP Team will see action from May 11-18.

The Philippines will be entertaining reigning Challenge Cup champion Tajikistan , Brunei and Bhutan at the Panaad..

Only the top team will move into the main tournament, where it will meet the three other group winners and seeded teams North Korea , Myanmar , Turkmenistan and host India in July in New Delhi and Hyderabad .

The winner of the Challenge Cup --- the tournament for Asia's lowest-ranked squads --- will gain a slot in the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar .

Tajikistan , which defeated Sri Lanka , 4-0, for the crown in Chittagong , Bangladesh two years ago, is the top-ranked squad at 146 based on the FIFA rankings. The Philippines is at 181, followed by Brunei (186) and Bhutan (196).

The other hosts are Taiwan --- which is grouped with Sri Lanka , Pakistan and Guam --- Kyrgyzstan in Group C, where Bangladesh , Afghanistan and Laos will be playing, and Nepal , which will entertain Palestine , Cambodia and Macau .

COMPOSITION OF RP SQUAD

Martinez said he has tapped technical director Juan Cutillas and national coach Aris Caslib to determine the composition of the team.

“No player is assured of a slot in the team yet,” Martinez said in a telephone interview.

PFF assistant general-secretary Jojo Rodriguez said the PFF has a pool of 34 players that includes skipper Aly Borromeo, Emelio Caligdong and Archie Bayquin, that will be evaluated, before the final squad is announced

The list does not include Filipino-British brothers Phil and James Younghusband and Chris and Phil Greatwich, who were part of the RP XI that saw action during the Asean Football Championship Qualifiers in Bacolod in November 2006.

But Pocholo Borromeo, the PFF coordinator for international competitions, hinted that the Fil-British players may return for another tour of duty for the country.

Martinez hopes the team will be formed by February when the national team faces South Korean club Hyundai for an exhibition match at the Ultra in Pasig .

Bayquin and another goalkeeper, Edward Sacapaño as well as Wilson Dela Cruz are the only players from Negros Occidental who are in the RP pool.

The list includes June Antonio Abiera, Ian Araneta Jemson Ayuban, Richard Betita, Louie Michael Casas, Ruben Doctora Jr., Roxy Dorlas, Eliezar Fabroada, Peter John Fadrigalan, Jayric Iligan, Peter Jaugan, Nicholas Leonora, Jeffrey Liman, Mark Madrona, Ruffy Narvaez, Gerald Orcullo, Jerome Orcullo, Dan padernal, Rolly Perez, Mark Alvin Valeroso, Dave Peterson Villon, Harold Bayona, Roel Gener, Joebel Bermejo, Reynaldo Corton, Darren Hartmann, Neckson Leonora, Jeoffrey Lobaton and Joseph Rojo. *CPT

Asian na!Last hosting was just an Asean qualifying.Achievements that truly can be proud of the Bacolod.We can be a Sports Capital of the country.:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Excellent job Migs SUV111.Baskog gid!!!!!You're effort is very much appreciated!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks to Kyapjoko as well for the banner

thanks bro jay. :) hehehehehe

^^good luck for his thesis...try ko magpaturo dito samin matagal ko na gusto gumaling kaya lang di ko pinagtiyagaan...sa photoshop niya siguro ginawa yan

yup,....adobe potoshop yan :)

[SUV111]

Asian na!Last hosting was just an Asean qualifying.Achievements that truly can be proud of the Bacolod.We can be a Sports Capital of the country.:banana::banana::banana:

thats no doubt about it Jay, we are hosting several international sports event. :)

[jaywalker]

Absolutely mig Suv.We might be hosting international volleyball tournament because of our new airport of international standard.

[SUV111]

^^ a lot will be coming in...Pal golf tourney will have international delegates as well :)

[jaywalker]

6th street Bacolod

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Migs i have my own photo collection of 6th Street Laczon.This street has many food strips around.It's like a hideaway.

New Internet Cafe @ SM Northwing. :)

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Very nice set-up.Much like an office for a call center:lol:.

[SUV111]

Migs i have my own photo collection of 6th Street Laczon.This street has many food strips around.It's like a hideaway.



Very nice set-up.Much like an office for a call center:lol:.

correct...it looks like a call center site. :) hahahahaha

6th st. has its own little secrets...plenty of resto grills. watch out this Bacolaodiat as it tranforms into a mega food strip with plenty of food booths and chpsticks alley.

sadya naman ni :)

[SUV111]

US envoy to visit Bacolod

LARRY Memmott, US Embassy's Counselor for Economic Affairs will visit Bacolod City on January 31.

He is set to talk to the university students and faculty members of the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod on trade and globalization in Bacolod.

People from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Bacolod will also assist him in going to the New Bacolod-Silay Airport in Barangay Bagtic, Silay City and different call centers in Bacolod.

His visit in Bacolod is part of his exploration of the economic prospects at various cities in the country. (EASD)

[SUV111]

Bacoleño wins int'l poetry competition

BACOLEÑO Raymundo T. Pandan, Jr. has just been awarded the 2007 Meritage Press Holiday Poetry Contest Honorable Mention Award for his poem, "An Explanation."

According to contest judge, renowned New York-based novelist and poet, Eric Gamalinda, "An Explanation" is a "quiet, elegant little poem that feels like an iceberg: beautiful, mysterious, larger than it seems."

Eileen Tabios, who runs the contest from her press in the United States, wrote Pandan that "{t}his was a highly-contested field with the most entrants in recent history. Only three winners were chosen, so please know that your accomplishment is impressive."

Past winners of this contest include Palanca Awards Hall of Famer Luisa A. Igloria, Academy American Poest Laughlin Award-winner Barbara Jane Reyes and multiple Palanca awardees Joel Toledo and Naya Valadellon.

Pandan, a Palanca awardee for poetry (2006) and a National Book Award Finalist (2005), is also the dean of the University of St. La Salle College of Law and a practicing lawyer in the City.

For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star Pangasinan.

[SUV111]

New Bacolod-Silay Airport complements super-region strategy

THE P5.6-billion New Bacolod-Silay Airport, which has been operational four days ago, complements the super region strategy of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Negros Occidental, the province where the new airport of international standards is located is part of the Central Philippines, which is under the super region strategy adopted by the President prioritizes tourism investments and energy independence.

"The new airport gives further emphasis to the super region strategy to promote and hasten further economic growth and development nationwide with the focus on the comparative advantages per region and provinces to promote more effective and efficient complementation in the forward-backward linkages," Vice President Noli de Castro said in his message during the inauguration of the New Bacolod-Silay Airport.

De Castro added that under the strategy, the government is committed to pursue prioritized program of airport development to trigger business. This (airport) will open a gateway to regional centers and promote major tourism destination and to make tourism promotion the primary development plot to Central Philippines.

Japanese Embassy Representative Eiichi Oshima during the inauguration revealed that based on statistics the old Bacolod Airport is the fifth biggest airport in terms of the volume of domestic passengers in the country and has continually increased by more than 50 percent in the past ten years.

Thus, according to Oshima, a bigger and more efficient airport is needed to meet this demand and the completion of the New Bacolod-Silay Airport meets the demand that will eventually increase the economic activity in the province and improve the lives of the Negrenses.

"With the new airport in Silay, it offers endless opportunities for the city but it does not mean loss for Bacolod, rather it (Bacolod) can focus on its competitive edge in commerce and business and as a highly urbanized city, it has the potential to develop the old airport into a central business area or a commercial mix-use area," de Castro added.

The New Bacolod-Silay airport is an example of a project where the government is an active facilitator for other donors like Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to come in for financial assistance.

[jaywalker]

^^Mig Suv,That one of the main reason that my visitors from Manila would love to visit Bacolod again this year.They like the food strip in Laczon street.Good quality of foods,classy ambiance and the price is way too low compared to Manila.


http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/23/pix/PLANE.jpg
TUBES. No more umbrellas for passengers deplaning at the New Bacolod-Silay Airport on a rainy day*

Asenso na gid.

MIGS KATAHUM! KATAHUM!
Hahaha... Daw namisok lang ko Thread 19 na dason!

Doc,ako man gani.I missed the last part of the thread.I love to comeback and see the beauty of the waterfalls of Mambukal Resort.Please repost mo naman please of mga picture mo sa Panaad sang Negros Thread.Thank you gid.

^^ a lot will be coming in...Pal golf tourney will have international delegates as well :)

:lol:Speaking of PAL Golf Tournament,ginabitin ko ang akon Migo diri about Bacolod.He will be joining the tournament and they will be staying in Sugarland Hotel for a week.Busy na naman ang mga hotels dira.

[SugarFreak]

Asian football tilt slated at Panaad
RP, 3 OTHER TEAMS VIE IN CHALLENGE CUP QUALIFIERS

International football returns to Negros Occidental in May when one of the qualifying stages of the Asian Challenge Cup is staged at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City .

This was confirmed by Jose Mari Martinez, president of the Philippine Football Federation, who said that four teams, including the RP Team will see action from May 11-18.

The Philippines will be entertaining reigning Challenge Cup champion Tajikistan , Brunei and Bhutan at the Panaad..

Only the top team will move into the main tournament, where it will meet the three other group winners and seeded teams North Korea , Myanmar , Turkmenistan and host India in July in New Delhi and Hyderabad .

The winner of the Challenge Cup --- the tournament for Asia's lowest-ranked squads --- will gain a slot in the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar .

Tajikistan , which defeated Sri Lanka , 4-0, for the crown in Chittagong , Bangladesh two years ago, is the top-ranked squad at 146 based on the FIFA rankings. The Philippines is at 181, followed by Brunei (186) and Bhutan (196).

The other hosts are Taiwan --- which is grouped with Sri Lanka , Pakistan and Guam --- Kyrgyzstan in Group C, where Bangladesh , Afghanistan and Laos will be playing, and Nepal , which will entertain Palestine , Cambodia and Macau .

COMPOSITION OF RP SQUAD

Martinez said he has tapped technical director Juan Cutillas and national coach Aris Caslib to determine the composition of the team.

“No player is assured of a slot in the team yet,” Martinez said in a telephone interview.

PFF assistant general-secretary Jojo Rodriguez said the PFF has a pool of 34 players that includes skipper Aly Borromeo, Emelio Caligdong and Archie Bayquin, that will be evaluated, before the final squad is announced

The list does not include Filipino-British brothers Phil and James Younghusband and Chris and Phil Greatwich, who were part of the RP XI that saw action during the Asean Football Championship Qualifiers in Bacolod in November 2006.

But Pocholo Borromeo, the PFF coordinator for international competitions, hinted that the Fil-British players may return for another tour of duty for the country.

Martinez hopes the team will be formed by February when the national team faces South Korean club Hyundai for an exhibition match at the Ultra in Pasig .

Bayquin and another goalkeeper, Edward Sacapaño as well as Wilson Dela Cruz are the only players from Negros Occidental who are in the RP pool.

The list includes June Antonio Abiera, Ian Araneta Jemson Ayuban, Richard Betita, Louie Michael Casas, Ruben Doctora Jr., Roxy Dorlas, Eliezar Fabroada, Peter John Fadrigalan, Jayric Iligan, Peter Jaugan, Nicholas Leonora, Jeffrey Liman, Mark Madrona, Ruffy Narvaez, Gerald Orcullo, Jerome Orcullo, Dan padernal, Rolly Perez, Mark Alvin Valeroso, Dave Peterson Villon, Harold Bayona, Roel Gener, Joebel Bermejo, Reynaldo Corton, Darren Hartmann, Neckson Leonora, Jeoffrey Lobaton and Joseph Rojo. *CPT

they need to speed up the facilitation of the oval replacing and renovation...kay sang december wala pa na kay-o...bacolod is already declared as one of the philippine football city

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Acoustic challenge at SM

GRAB the chance to be a recording artist of real music by joining the First SM City Bacolod Acoustic Challenge dubbed as "My Friends and My Guitar."

In cooperation with RGMA Campus Radio 107.1, the competition is open to all amateur and professional bands with 3-4 members not over 35 years of age.

Interested applicants shall fill-up application forms at the Marketing Department of the Mall Admin Office located at Northwing of SM City Bacolod.

The deadline for registration is on February 8, 2008 while elimination schedules are set on February 15 & 16 at 6 p.m. at the mall's Northwing Fiesta Strip.

The three winners of the weekly finals will receive P1,000.00 each and will compete for the grand finals on February 23 at 6 p.m. at the mall's Northwing Fiesta Strip.

There will be a special awards for Best Original Composition, whose piece will be constantly aired on Campus Radio, and Best Guitarist while the Grand Winner will get P8,000.00, and the second and third placer will receive P4,000.00 and P2,000.00, respectively.

Real Music Managing Director Henry Onglatco will grace the grand finals to personally meet the bands. This recording company handles Manila Artists like Dianne Elise, 3rd Ave Band and Bacolods' very own TRES Band.

[england boy]

hi to all... im juz new here and im quite interested with all ur discussion about the progress of bacolod. when i was readin in a local news paper about the closure of bacolod airport last few weeks ago its really sad because its been a while that ive been in bacolod for vacation then after that it will be closed last week. but now im happy again that it will be reopen soon, eventhough one carrier will operate hopefully it'll be started at some point. but much be better if will renovate first and reopen.

[SugarFreak]

hi to all... im juz new here and im quite interested with all ur discussion about the progress of bacolod. when i was readin in a local news paper about the closure of bacolod airport last few weeks ago its really sad because its been a while that ive been in bacolod for vacation then after that it will be closed last week. but now im happy again that it will be reopen soon, eventhough one carrier will operate hopefully it'll be started at some point. but much be better if will renovate first and reopen.

hi newbaby,,,welcome here in SSC-Philippines...btw, almost SSC-Ilonggos here are not conformed to the retention of the old airport...just visit and read nalang the previous threads of Bacolod here on the other sections/subforums here in SSC-Philippines for the other opinions and news....LOLS

[england boy]

can any1 post the latest about the u/c building in pavillion hotel i think its the condo? will any1 post for me. cheerz

[boynegro$]

hi to all... im juz new here and im quite interested with all ur discussion about the progress of bacolod. when i was readin in a local news paper about the closure of bacolod airport last few weeks ago its really sad because its been a while that ive been in bacolod for vacation then after that it will be closed last week. but now im happy again that it will be reopen soon, eventhough one carrier will operate hopefully it'll be started at some point. but much be better if will renovate first and reopen.

Welcome Englandboy to our SSC Bacolod Family. Enjoy!!!:):)

[boynegro$]

can any1 post the latest about the u/c building in pavillion hotel i think its the condo? will any1 post for me. cheerz

Latest update wala pa pero we have a recent pics of it.:):)

[england boy]

but im thinkin and considering that will hopefully it'll be reopen though. its juz an accessible for every bacolenio and for me coz im living near by only 15 minutes though.

[england boy]

ei... thankz for welcomin me here and i will enjoy the rest of my time here and i really missed bacolod though. ive been reading all ur discusions eversince and i wasnt able to register but now i did and hope it'll be fun... really thank u all

[SugarFreak]

can any1 post the latest about the u/c building in pavillion hotel i think its the condo? will any1 post for me. cheerz

just Visit the Horizon Twin Towers Thread at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=521731

Visit the Bacolod Projects on The Rise Thread at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=330

[boynegro$]

As requested by EnglandBoy

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[england boy]

i hope that i can update my self here about the city coz sometimes im bored here and wanted to know every single days of whats happenin and latest in the city. hope u guys can be my sources. hehehe

[england boy]

thankz boynegros and sugarfreak for that picz and info. bdw, y is't really slow to construct that building? maybe becoz of conflict between the owner and the city government? i hope it will be finish soon...

[boynegro$]

^^ no probs EnglandBoy, SUV111 and some of us will update you with the latest news and photos of our Beloved City, you will not feel bored though, promise yan, sa City of Smiles pa!!!:lol::lol:hehehe.

[england boy]

i really enjoyed my holidays last oct and its really fun to celebrate masskara festival. it was my first time since i left bacolod. i think almost 7 years but i used to go home every year though but during summer only.