Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[jaywalker]

Still on the Ceres Bus,i saw this arcade in Kabankalan.Medyo mapalapap ini siya.Its finished but still empty.Anyone knows about the story and what are this stalls. Looks like a public market.

@Sugarfreak basi you know about it.Please tell us.thank you!

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[SugarFreak]

Still on the Ceres Bus,i saw this arcade in Kabankalan.Medyo mapalapap ini siya.Its finished but still empty.Anyone knows about the story and what are this stalls. Looks like a public market.

@Sugarfreak basi you know about it.Please tell us.thank you!

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i was about to ask you...this is the new public market of himamaylan city...the area soon will be the new city proper/downtown...himamaylan is now going better to change their cityscape...another newly completed projects are the hall of justice, the indoor sports and cultural center, and the other are the brgys school buildings...their seaport is now near to finish...they have already a campus extension of West Visayas State University operated on 2006...the u/c bridge pictures above you posted i was also seen...thanks for the many pictures

[jaywalker]

i was about to ask you...this is the new public market of himamaylan city...the area soon will be the new city proper/downtown...himamaylan is now going better to change their cityscape...another newly completed projects are the hall of justice, the indoor sports and cultural center, and the other are the brgys school buildings...their seaport is now near to finish...they have already a campus extension of West Visayas State University operated on 2006...the u/c bridge pictures above you posted i was also seen...thanks for the many pictures

Cool!That's why if you have been to this places like 5 years ago you will simply recognized all this changes in each cities and town of Negros Occidental.many developments have occured for the past few years.Along the highways many road signs and directions of international standard are also visible which were sposored by SM Bacolod.

[jaywalker]

Check state of wet markets selling meats, city vet told

A resolution directing the Bacolod City Veterinarian to evaluate and inspect all “talipapas” or wet markets in the major streets and barangays of the city was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

The resolution authored by Councilors Alex Paglumotan, Dindo Ramos and Celia Flor aims to ensure proper conduct of ante and post mortem inspection of slaughtered livestock. It also directed City Veterinarian Dr. Adelo Daroy to inspect the permits of all slaughtered animals being sold in these wet markets.

The resolution said it entered into a memorandum of agreement with AVM Bernardo for the eventual operation of a double A abattoir in Handumanan because the protection of the constituents of the city and their safety against illegally slaughtered livestock or “hot meat” is the concern of the incumbent administration.

This is because the city wants to promote the welfare of the public through enforcement of the rules issued by the National Meat Inspection Commission, it added.

The SP had also passed a resolution asking the City Planning and Development Office/City Register of Deeds, through the Mayor's Office, about the status of the slaughterhouse in Brgy. 35, Bacolod City and for its documents.

The resolution also said that since the city entered into an agreement with AVM Bernardo, the Committee of Markets and Slaughterhouse wants to know what will become of the old slaughterhouse in Brgy. 35, when the new slaughterhouse becomes operational.*CGS

[jaywalker]

Karatula holds cultural show
A cultural show to showcase the output of a series of trainings and workshops by the Karatula, on the theme “Hugpungan: Kultura Mula at Tungo sa Malawak na Sambayanan” will be held tomorrow, in Bacolod City , a press release from organizers said.

The group, a national organization of youth artists and cultural workers, is celebrating its eight anniversary.

Members will also elect their new officers tomorrow afternoon, followed by a cultural march and rally. Interested parties may call Karatula regional coordinator Clarizza Singson at Tel. No. 0918-475-3277, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

TxtBacolod launched

A text service called “ TxtBacolod” was launched recently, where information about Bacolod City can be obtained through the use of a cellphone, a City Hall press release said.

To avail of the service, a mobile subscriber must register by typing REG NAME, AGE, SEX, ADDRESS and send to 2299. After registration, he can now avail of flight information, address of hotels, resort and malls, the press release said.

A specific keyword using the following format: Bacolod <space> KEYWORD such as DIRECTORY, FLIGHTS, HOTELS, INFO, MALLS, RESORTS must be used before sending to 2299.

Registered Bacolod residents can also send their message to Mayor Evelio Leonardia by typing: BACOLOD <space> MAYOR <space> your message and send to 2299. For complaints, type BACOLOD <space> reklamo <space> your message and send to 2299, the press release said.

The city will also provide a service where one can buy brand new items at a cheap cost through auction, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Check this out!

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[mackoyMD]

SAN CARLOS CITY
Northern Negros Gateway

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[Bossmonkey]

Does anyone have updates or current pics (preferably internal pics) of 888 Chinatown Square, and does anyone know when it will open, my current wild guess is during Chinese New year or during the Bacolaodiat Festival

I applied sa Convergys bout 2 weeks ago, and i was amazed by their qualification level, i was lucky enough to pass through everything except....health. Just as I was being given my contract, my health certificate arrived and what bad timing, it said I was hypertensive and therefore was disqualified...hayzzzz, i need a shoulder to cry on...lol T_T


I saw that "BE HONEST" picture in this thread, that belongs to a religous Group my mom is with, their called the BCBP(Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals)

The Pavillion Hotel looks like a Hospital, too many small square windows and airconditioner butts popping out...too much pink

[mackoyMD]

Bacolod celebrates a 10th ‘birthday’
By Linda Bolido
Inquirer
First Posted 00:23am (Mla time) 08/26/2007


MANILA, Philippines - A 10-year-old in Bacolod City is having a growth spurt—by more than half its current size.

Robinsons Place Bacolod is expanding from 4.5 hectares by about 2.5 hectares more with the annex that is expected to open sometime next year.

But, with or without the projected expansion, the capital of Negros Occidental seemed to think it had every reason to celebrate a decade of malling at Robinsons.

Bacolodnons and local government executives enthusiastically joined mall officials during the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the city’s first mall.

City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia put the festive mood in perspective in his effusive keynote speech during the short program that formally marked Robinsons’ 10th year in Bacolod and launched the new annex.

“The opening of Robinsons (in the city also) opened so many doors. It marked the birth of the mall age in Bacolod. Afterwards, many things happened,” Leonardia said.

Robinsons became a symbol of investors’ confidence, the mayor said. Thanking and congratulating the mall chain management at the same time, Leonardia said, “You saw what others did not see and the others then followed.”

He said Robinsons led the way in turning the self-proclaimed City of Smiles into a true urban center. “When you came here, Bacolod was never the same again,” Leonardia said as he proudly announced that the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry had named Bacolod as the most business-friendly city in the Visayas.

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Siling 2 ha sng una dason subong 5000++ sq meters na lang. hahaha!

[Taz08]

BacoLaodiat to kick
off with lantern parade
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod City , for the third consecutive year, will celebrate the BacoLaodiat Festival Feb. 7-10, with the Capitol Shopping Center as the main activity center, as 2008 ushers in the Year of the Earth Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar.

The Capitol Shopping Center is considered the base of Chinese heritage in the city and a symbol of the enduring partnership between the Filipino and Chinese communities.

This year's BacoLaodiat Festival celebration will feature the first-ever grand evening lantern parade on Feb. 7 featuring dragons and lions and the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in illuminated floats. The parade will be participated in by the 34-member Tsinoy organizations and corporations.

The lantern parade led by the creative leadership of artist Charlie Co, will start at SM and end at the Capitol Lagoon where the giant zodiac lanterns will be displayed during the festival.

The “symphony of sparks and lights,” a city-wide synchronized lighting ceremony which will include installations and a city-wide fireworks show, will be held on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. as Mayor Evelio Leonardia declares the opening of BacoLaodiat at the main stage at 6 th Street.

A Chinese Lantern Street Dancing competition, with adherence to the theme of “Strength and Unity” reflecting the merging of the Filipino and Chinese cultures, will also be held for the first time on Feb. 9 and is open to various private and public schools, barangays, cities and municipalities.

Lacson Street once again closed, as it was during MassKara Festival last year.

Among the activities set are the Chinese painting exhibit at SM City, city-wide dragon and lion dance, and the chopsticks alley along 6 th Street where open-air dining tents will be set up for the public to enjoy Chinese and Filipino food and where visitors and Chinese family associations will wear their costumes and color-coded attires for the big street party.

Colorful lanterns, kiosks, and rolling carts will be lined up along 6 th Street to transform the Capitol Shopping Center into a mini China town.

A tour of the temples to the three major Chinese temples in the city will be held on Feb. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while a Chinese cultural show will be held at the SM Event Centre from 3-4 p.m. on Feb 8. This will be followed by a Tsinoy Olympics from 5-7 p.m. the same day at the Chopsticks Alley.

Other activities are a Chinese Cook Fest at Robinsons Place on Feb. 9, band shows and concerts, comedy and musical shows and mall performances of Chinese streetdance winners on Feb. 10.

The four-day activity will be capped by a farewell ceremony at 6 th Street to bid the Year of the Pig goodbye and welcome the Year of the Rat on Feb. 10. The program will include awarding of the plaques and prizes to the winners and entertainment numbers. This will be followed by a countdown to the grandest finale of fireworks display.

BacoLaodiat was coined from the name of the City of Bacolod and the Fookien word “laodiat” which means happy celebration.

The 2008 BacoLaodiat Festival is chaired by William Ong of 888 Mall, with Crispin Chua as vice chairman, Lily Go – treasurer, Mary Tien – secretary and Charlie Co, Hugo Corral, Teresa Gochangco, Leonito Lopue, and Secretary to the Mayor Goldwyn Nifras as directors.*CGS

[Taz08]

Bacolod celebrates a 10th ‘birthday’
By Linda Bolido
Inquirer
First Posted 00:23am (Mla time) 08/26/2007


MANILA, Philippines - A 10-year-old in Bacolod City is having a growth spurt—by more than half its current size.

Robinsons Place Bacolod is expanding from 4.5 hectares by about 2.5 hectares more with the annex that is expected to open sometime next year.

But, with or without the projected expansion, the capital of Negros Occidental seemed to think it had every reason to celebrate a decade of malling at Robinsons.

Bacolodnons and local government executives enthusiastically joined mall officials during the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the city’s first mall.

City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia put the festive mood in perspective in his effusive keynote speech during the short program that formally marked Robinsons’ 10th year in Bacolod and launched the new annex.

“The opening of Robinsons (in the city also) opened so many doors. It marked the birth of the mall age in Bacolod. Afterwards, many things happened,” Leonardia said.

Robinsons became a symbol of investors’ confidence, the mayor said. Thanking and congratulating the mall chain management at the same time, Leonardia said, “You saw what others did not see and the others then followed.”

He said Robinsons led the way in turning the self-proclaimed City of Smiles into a true urban center. “When you came here, Bacolod was never the same again,” Leonardia said as he proudly announced that the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry had named Bacolod as the most business-friendly city in the Visayas.

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Siling 2 ha sng una dason subong 5000++ sq meters na lang. hahaha!


nung 2006 pa pla yung balita na 5000++ sq m lng..nung 2007 20000++ sq m na...:):):)

[jaywalker]

DepEd holds reading fest

The Department of Education in Kabankalan City , Negros Occidental held its first Division Reading Festival Thursday and yesterday, a press release from Kabankalan said.

The activity kicked off with a parade participated in by pupils, students and teachers from the five districts in the city. Rizalino Tortosa, schools division superintendent, declared open the festival in program held at the Kabankalan Sports and Cultural Center .

The festival was aimed at inculcating the 5 Rs – reading, writing, replication, rational thinking and right conduct among the participants, the press release said.

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Elena Olvido, who gave the welcome remarks, emphasized the importance of literacy, and developing a reading culture.

Contests held on the first day were on spelling, read-a-thon, essay, and poem writing. Story-telling, character impersonation and verse choir competitions were conducted on the second day, the press release added.*

[SUV111]

Does anyone have updates or current pics (preferably internal pics) of 888 Chinatown Square, and does anyone know when it will open, my current wild guess is during Chinese New year or during the Bacolaodiat Festival

I applied sa Convergys bout 2 weeks ago, and i was amazed by their qualification level, i was lucky enough to pass through everything except....health. Just as I was being given my contract, my health certificate arrived and what bad timing, it said I was hypertensive and therefore was disqualified...hayzzzz, i need a shoulder to cry on...lol T_T


I saw that "BE HONEST" picture in this thread, that belongs to a religous Group my mom is with, their called the BCBP(Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals)

The Pavillion Hotel looks like a Hospital, too many small square windows and airconditioner butts popping out...too much pink

I'll try my best to take some pics inside the mall, pag ara lang ang kilala ko na tenant but I'm not going to promise.:)

[SUV111]

nung 2006 pa pla yung balita na 5000++ sq m lng..nung 2007 20000++ sq m na...:):):)

i dont think 5000sqmt lang ang area nila sa likod...hahahahaha i think 20000 plus man gid ah. lets wait na lang kay makibot lang ta na. :) basi at the bak soon Hotel naman sang robs :)

[JEFFjr_25]

actually @smile, i've heard before that the original plan of Robinsons was to put up their own Midtown hotel version in Bacolod. I just dont know if thats still on their active priorities for future expansion at RPB. Btw, where's @england_boy??? hmmmmmmmmm...

[SUV111]

actually @smile, i've heard before that the original plan of Robinsons was to put up their own Midtown hotel version in Bacolod. I just dont know if thats still on their active priorities for future expansion at RPB. Btw, where's @england_boy??? hmmmmmmmmm...

I've heard that one also and their back property will be the site...its going to be a midrise building but i dont know if they will push through with it...maybe not now...

oh yes....england boy seems like hibernating...:) wonder why...mmmmmmmmmmm

[JEFFjr_25]

I've heard that one also and their back property will be the site...its going to be a midrise building but i dont know if they will push through with it...maybe not now...

oh yes....england boy seems like hibernating...:) wonder why...mmmmmmmmmmm
But the al fresco/arcade type expansion plan at the back of RPB is ok. Actually its really worth our anticipation. Tani medyo garden type finish ang ambience.
I'm also really wondering wheres @england_boy. hmmmmmmmmm..:)

[SUV111]

Solon Assures NSCA to Become a University Soon

By Teresa Ellera-Dulla

6th District Congressman Genaro “Lim-ao” Alvarez has assured the Negros State College of Agriculture (NSCA) it will soon become the Central Philippine State University (CPSU).

Alvarez, father of the Cityhood of Kabankalan and Sipalay, said before December this year, he will make sure that the upgrading of the School will pass in Congress. He made the assurance during the blessing and inauguration yesterday of the newly built swimming pool, pavilion and Product Center which were jointly financed by the school and his office.

NSCA now has branches all over the 6th district in Sipalay, Cauayan, Candoni and Hinoba-an, Ilog and Moises Padilla. Freddie Maningo, President of NSCA disclosed that Hinoba-an mayor Teresita Bilbao already approved the P1.8 million fund for personnel services of the Hinoba-an NSCA campus that will be re-opened this coming school year. He said he has already completed papers and requirements for the first and only state college of agriculture in Negros island to become a university. The School would need about P100 million yearly budget once it becomes a university. At present, it operates on a P32 million budget. Aside from Agricultural courses, the school now offers Masteral and Doctoral Degrees and Engineering courses.

Alvarez said all over the province, the 6th District is privileged to have a college in almost every town and city. He conceptualized the idea of putting up these colleges after a survey came out that out of 100 youths, less than 3 percent have reached college. Alvarez also has hundreds of scholars in different campuses of NSCA. Aside from the swimming pool, Alvarez said a hotel will also rise soon in the school campus for the opening of the Hotel and Restaurant Management Course that will also be offered by the school.*

[jaywalker]

i dont think 5000sqmt lang ang area nila sa likod...hahahahaha i think 20000 plus man gid ah. lets wait na lang kay makibot lang ta na. :) basi at the bak soon Hotel naman sang robs :)

actually @smile, i've heard before that the original plan of Robinsons was to put up their own Midtown hotel version in Bacolod. I just dont know if thats still on their active priorities for future expansion at RPB. Btw, where's @england_boy??? hmmmmmmmmm...

Changes are really good that Bacolod might get a Hotel from Robs which they will pattern after thier branches in Manila Ermita and Ortigas.A minimum of one hunderd rooms sould fine but more than a hundred is more better.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ This is good news to all @Smile. Esp. for deserving students but dont have the financial capacity to enroll in private universities or colleges. Education should be topmost among any other concerns of our govt. That is if we REALLY want to stay ahead or abreast with our neighbors in Asia.:)

[jaywalker]

Solon Assures NSCA to Become a University Soon

By Teresa Ellera-Dulla

6th District Congressman Genaro “Lim-ao” Alvarez has assured the Negros State College of Agriculture (NSCA) it will soon become the Central Philippine State University (CPSU).

Alvarez, father of the Cityhood of Kabankalan and Sipalay, said before December this year, he will make sure that the upgrading of the School will pass in Congress. He made the assurance during the blessing and inauguration yesterday of the newly built swimming pool, pavilion and Product Center which were jointly financed by the school and his office.

NSCA now has branches all over the 6th district in Sipalay, Cauayan, Candoni and Hinoba-an, Ilog and Moises Padilla. Freddie Maningo, President of NSCA disclosed that Hinoba-an mayor Teresita Bilbao already approved the P1.8 million fund for personnel services of the Hinoba-an NSCA campus that will be re-opened this coming school year. He said he has already completed papers and requirements for the first and only state college of agriculture in Negros island to become a university. The School would need about P100 million yearly budget once it becomes a university. At present, it operates on a P32 million budget. Aside from Agricultural courses, the school now offers Masteral and Doctoral Degrees and Engineering courses.

Alvarez said all over the province, the 6th District is privileged to have a college in almost every town and city. He conceptualized the idea of putting up these colleges after a survey came out that out of 100 youths, less than 3 percent have reached college. Alvarez also has hundreds of scholars in different campuses of NSCA. Aside from the swimming pool, Alvarez said a hotel will also rise soon in the school campus for the opening of the Hotel and Restaurant Management Course that will also be offered by the school.*


This is too good to be true!Unstopable Kabankalan.:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

But the al fresco/arcade type expansion plan at the back of RPB is ok. Actually its really worth our anticipation. Tani medyo garden type finish ang ambience.
I'm also really wondering wheres @england_boy. hmmmmmmmmm..:)

actually its a graden type ambience man gid...nakita mo ang road sa both sides sang mall?...right now may mga naga occupy na da na mga stalls na KTV and refreshments...dulaon na na da nila someday and it will be used as an access road leading to the back portion of the mall pakadto sa likod pa gid nila na lote pag ma dayon na ang plan to put up a building there....

I am also wondering about england boy....mmmmmmmmmmm:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

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[ngprofflorida]

Home Mini-Complex Inaugurated
By Edgar Cadagat

A blessing and inauguration of several infrastructure projects built inside and near the Negros State College of Agriculture (NESCA), was conducted yesterday with Sixth District Congressman Genaro Alvarez Jr. as guest.

Dr. Freddie Maningo, NESCA president, told journalists that blessed by the local parish priest was a pavilion, an olympic-size swimming pool, a restaurant and a product center built by NESCA itself in front of its campus.

The sprawling NESCA area, totalling more than 4,000 hecatares is located in Camingawan Village, Kabankalan City, about 100 kilometers south of Bacolod City.

The swimming pool and the pavilion is a short walk from the NESCA building. The whole area is a virtual eco-tourism paradise with thousands of trees planted at hillsides and flora and fauna found everywhere.

Maningo said he plans to turn a natural spring and water-fed lagoon nearby into a mini-zoo with crocodiles he plans to put in. The swimming pool could be a source of income for the college as entrance fees for those who want to swim there are to be charged.

Funding for the projects come from NESCA itself and Congressman Alvarez’ PDAF funds. Alvarez said both he and NESCA would pool resources to build a medium-size hotel beside the Product Center and restaurant which could become a haven for travellers coming from both provinces, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. From Kabankalan, travellers proceed to Mabinay town and then to Negros Oriental and its capital, Dumaguete City.
Beside the restaurant is a Farmers’ Center where farm produce could be sold by farmers from surrounding villages.

Maningo and Alvarez both have agreed to turn the college into a university and have been making moves to ensure they comply with requirements for conversion which include increasing the school’s population to 5,000 students within this year.
NESCA has been of great help to families in sixth district as extension classes in Candoni, Cauayan, Kabankalan, Ilog, Hinobaan have been established.

Scholars from marginalized families have also been accepted by NESCA, with many recommendations coming from local government officials

[SUV111]

Rerouting to Decongest Downtown Traffic

Councilors Wilson “Jun” Gamboa who chairs the SP Committee on Transportation, has stood pat on his proposal to go on with the traffic experiment for a month more and to reroute passenger jeepneys coming from the south specifically from Brgy. Alijis to turn right to the short stretch Ballesteros St., this city.

In an interview with NDB, Gamboa also said that passenger jeepneys from Capitol Shopping Center area should proceed to Locsin St., turn right and park at the proposed terminal owned by the giant mall chain, Gasaino with whom he is now negotiating.

Gamboa said it would be hitting two birds with one stone as ambulant vendors could also be given space to do business and earn income inside the spacious Gaisano parking place used by its customers for their vehicles.

The neophyte councilor pointed out that the Luzuriaga Araneta area up to the Luzuriaga-Locsin stretch are virtual bottlenecks anytime of the day. This stretch must be relieved of the chaotic traffic, he said.

Those coming from the Shopping Center area further make traffic congested because they park in the public market waiting for passengers.

With the traffic experiment extended, the rerouting cannot be carried out. An SP resolution allowing the traffic experiment has been extended twice, Gamboa wants more try.* (Edgar Cadagat)

[jaywalker]

UNO-R's Walk of Fame

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[SUV111]

^^ Saicy Aguila is the most recent member of the walk of fame of UNO-R...have you taken pics of the walk of famers jay?

[jaywalker]

^^ Saicy Aguila is the most recent member of the walk of fame of UNO-R...have you taken pics of the walk of famers jay?

Sorry gid Mig Suv,I wasn't able to those Hall of Famers kay we were rushing sa school program kay daw malate kami.:)

[jaywalker]

City taking serious steps to clean up Bacolod

BACOLOD City - The city government here headed by Mayor Evelio Leonardia is taking seriously its city-wide clean up drive and has started the evaluation of the solid waste management situation in the city.

The Clean and Green Coordinating Action Team led by Councilor Greg Gasataya together with barangay captains of the 61 barangays in the city conducted an orientation and assessment of the actual situation of garbage problem here.

The event was a joint effort of Clean and Green Coordinating Action Team with the cooperation of Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) President Diosdado Valenzuela.

The orientation was held at the Social Hall of the Department of Education-Bacolod City at 11 a.m.

The event was graced by Sen. Pia Cayetano and Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson.
Aside from assessing the garbage situation of each barangay, the meeting also aims to provide an intensive action plan on how to address the problem.

The action team found an ally with environmentalist lawyer Antonio Oposa. He gave tips on how to solve the perennial headache on garbage not only in Bacolod but in other local government units around the country.

Oposa has made many friends and enemies in his cause for the protection and conservation of the environment. He filed several charges against the local government for allegedly violating their task of handling solid waste management.

Presently chairman of the Action Team and the Committee on Ecology and Environment, Gasataya is pushing for a cleaner Bacolod.

He has proposed the Ordinance Regulating the Use of Plastic Bags / Plastic Cellophane (Polyethylene) as Packing / Bagging Materials and Institutionalizing the Use of Biodegradable Containers within the City of Bacolod.

When Leonardia issued a memorandum for the creation of the Bacolod City Clean and Green Coordinating Action Team last December, the team immediately began its head-on battle against with the perennial problem of the city - garbage.

[jaywalker]

Flying School in Bacolod Soon?
A flying school may be opened soon in the old Bacolod Airport.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia expressed hope that this endeavor will materialize soon enough because an Indian group with
Bacolodnon Enrique “Nene” Rojas has manifested their intention to invest in such kind of business. Leonardia said, considering that tourism is becoming number one industry elsewhere, airport services will become a necessity. Tourists are time-conscious and that they fall in line buying small aircrafts. So, when there is an airplane, there is a pilot. The demand for pilots is increasing, thus, the opening of a flying school.

It will not only benefit Bacolod, but also give opportunity to Negrenses to get such prestigious job as pilots. The mayor has admitted that one aircraft per day for Bacolod-Manila-Bacolod route is being proposed, and adopted son Taipan Lucio Tan will handle the maintenance of the airport.

With the opening of a flying school, the economic development of Bacolod airport will soar, according to the mayor.* (Edith B. Colmo)

[JEFFjr_25]

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What are the colleges in UNO-R that are now PAASCU accredited? :)

[SUV111]

^^ ok...flying school ka na lang dira Mayor. I hope negrenses will have more jobs...decent jobs so they can enroll in your flying school.

[jaywalker]

What are the colleges in UNO-R that are now PAASCU accredited? :)

One of our Bacolod SSC forumers is from UNO-R.He could answer your question Mig Jeff.I think it's Taz.:lol:

[jaywalker]

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[JEFFjr_25]

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China na China ang dating mig @Jay.:lol:

[jaywalker]

@ Mig Jeff Grabe very striking colors gid ang Tay Tung.Layo pa kita-on na.Very strange why they choose this color.Ano ang ayhan ang significant reason.:lol:

[SUV111]

China na China ang dating mig @Jay.:lol:

yes, daw ka communist gid sang color hahahha but its beautiful to look at :)

@ Mig Jeff Grabe very striking colors gid ang Tay Tung.Layo pa kita-on na.Very strange why they choose this color.Ano ang ayhan ang significant reason.:lol:

look at taytung bala, red color nila, ang UNO- Blue, ang SAN AG red ang riveside rust orange...they are setting trend actually in building color...LCC gali blue man

[JEFFjr_25]

@ Mig Jeff Grabe very striking colors gid ang Tay Tung.Layo pa kita-on na.Very strange why they choose this color.Ano ang ayhan ang significant reason.:lol:

yes, daw ka communist gid sang color hahahha but its beautiful to look at :)



look at taytung bala, red color nila, ang UNO- Blue, ang SAN AG red ang riveside rust orange...they are setting trend actually in building color...LCC gali blue man
Parang color ng kalawang na medyo bright lang. hehehehe.. But its cool actually. Fit for a Chinese school.:)

[jaywalker]

yes, daw ka communist gid sang color hahahha but its beautiful to look at :)



look at taytung bala, red color nila, ang UNO- Blue, ang SAN AG red ang riveside rust orange...they are setting trend actually in building color...LCC gali blue man

Parang color ng kalawang na medyo bright lang. hehehehe.. But its cool actually. Fit for a Chinese school.:)

I find it wierd actually.Well that's just a school and i think it will be a secondary reasons for the parents to decide for thier children to study here.At the end of the day,the important for a school is the teaching standard.I have some nephew studying in TayTung and they said it's one of the best schools in Bacolod.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Exactly @Jay. Nowadays its better to choose the right school. COmpetition is pretty stiff now. Whether in business or employment.:)

[SUV111]

Well that's just a school.At the end of the day,the important for a school is the teaching standard.I have some nephew studying in TayTung and they said it's one of the best schools in Bacolod.

hey!!! taytung is really one of the best...especially when it comes to matha dn chinese...they have a good training nad they speak well in chinese and they use mandarin. :)

[Taz08]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/2219953123_f55c50ae2a.jpg?v=0

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my alma mater..the best chinese school in bacolod.. sabi dw gnawang orange yung color nung 2007 kasi lucky color of the yr yun...

[jaywalker]

my alma mater..the best chinese school in bacolod.. sabi dw gnawang orange yung color nung 2007 kasi lucky color of the yr yun...

Welcome back Taz,Thank you for speaking up at least we knew the answers to our questions and things has been clarified.I may have to agree with you Taz because my nephews can speak chinese really well.TayTung's color has reminded some of the buildings i saw in Taipe,Taiwan:)

[SUV111]

Welcome back Taz,Thank you for speaking up at least we knew the answers to our questions and things has been clarified.I may have to agree with you Taz because my nephews can speak chinese really well.TayTung's color has reminded some of the buildings i saw in Taipe,Taiwan:)

i also have a friend who graduated from tay tung and she can really speak mandarin fluently... tay tung is very strict e :) thats why students really pay attention when their sian si speaks.

[JEFFjr_25]

UNO-R's Walk of Fame

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2220742770_5a1d4babf0.jpg?v=0

Its really cool to have "greens" in school campuses. Nice pic @Jay.

[Taz08]

welcome..here's the website of my alma mater...
http://www.btths.edu.ph/

nasa wikipedia rin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod_Tay_Tung_High_School

[jaywalker]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2220770238_60edac83b8.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2220772050_89496d1bce.jpg?v=0

[SUV111]

Its really cool to have "greens" in school campuses. Nice pic @Jay.

daw indi na gani school ang UNO migs. daw puros landscape na ang sa sulod...nami gid ya :) great that Jay went there and took plenty of pics :)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2220770238_60edac83b8.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2220772050_89496d1bce.jpg?v=0

diba may isa pa gid sila ka dako na bus jay?..have you seen the giant jeep na daw sarao ang tsura na jomabo man?..

[jaywalker]

diba may isa pa gid sila ka dako na bus jay?..have you seen the giant jeep na daw sarao ang tsura na jomabo man?..

I've seen that before,pangcatch attention sa mga tourist.Hopefully you click your camera on that service van.:)

[jaywalker]

Its really cool to have "greens" in school campuses. Nice pic @Jay.

They are surrounded by tall trees actually.Air is a bit fresher inside the campus compared when you are on the main gate.Humidity is also lesser.

welcome..here's the website of my alma mater...
http://www.btths.edu.ph/

nasa wikipedia rin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod_Tay_Tung_High_School

Thanks for the information Taz and More power to your Alma Mater.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Brand new Dormitory in front of UNO-R

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2220986052_6c589ccb7f.jpg?v=0



A building in Libertad across the Public Market

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2220989140_41d354bf50.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2220993310_970d3b7e6d.jpg?v=0

[SUV111]

Gerry's Grill
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA016.jpg?t=1195469502

Bobs Lacson
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1012.jpg?t=1195469566

Inaka
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1011.jpg?t=1195469585

Bar21
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1015.jpg?t=1195469626

Mu Shu
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1020.jpg?t=1195469660

Kuppa
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2026.jpg?t=1195469727

Pietro Kaffe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday027.jpg?t=1195469839

Cafe Breizh
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday021.jpg?t=1195469885

Bobs North Drive
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod090.jpg?t=1195469940

Bascon Cafe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod068.jpg?t=1195469981

Bobs East
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod067.jpg?t=1195470001

Abboy's
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod059.jpg?t=1195470048

[JEFFjr_25]

Brand new Dormitory in front of UNO-R

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2220986052_6c589ccb7f.jpg?v=0



A building in Libertad across the Public Market

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2220993310_970d3b7e6d.jpg?v=0
Nami na dira pangape sa dalum sang bldg before camping pa mambukal.hehehehe... So the upper floors of this "green" bldg is a dormitory? Wow. Its only now that i knew. Thanks @Jay.:)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/2088174199_b07c70f7d0.jpg?v=0

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[JEFFjr_25]

Gerry's Grill
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA016.jpg?t=1195469502

Bobs Lacson
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1012.jpg?t=1195469566

Inaka
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1011.jpg?t=1195469585

Bar21
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1015.jpg?t=1195469626

Mu Shu
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1020.jpg?t=1195469660

Kuppa
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2026.jpg?t=1195469727

Pietro Kaffe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday027.jpg?t=1195469839

Cafe Breizh
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday021.jpg?t=1195469885

Bobs North Drive
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod090.jpg?t=1195469940

Bascon Cafe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod068.jpg?t=1195469981

Bobs East
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod067.jpg?t=1195470001

Abboy's
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod059.jpg?t=1195470048
Pick your way to Bacolod's choiced restos. Great pics @Smile.

[SUV111]

^^ thank you jeff, actually you can even make a one week plan for your dining sched here i Bacolod...

[jaywalker]

Pick your way to Bacolod's choiced restos. Great pics @Smile.

^^ thank you jeff, actually you can even make a one week plan for your dining sched here i Bacolod...

I totally agree with you Mig Suv.Damo pa gid restos sa sulod sang mga kalye sa Lacson.Actually widespread ang restos and cafe sa Bacolod.Next time i'll post those restos in the East Block.damo pa gid choices didto sa sulod.

[SUV111]

I totally agree with you Mig Suv.Damo pa gid restos sa sulod sang mga kalye sa Lacson.Actually widespread ang restos and cafe sa Bacolod.Next time i'll post those restos in the East Block.damo pa gid choices didto sa sulod.

you should jay...so that our kababayans, when they get home...they will know where to dine and where to go for gimiks.

[SUV111]

Brand new Dormitory in front of UNO-R

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2220986052_6c589ccb7f.jpg?v=0



A building in Libertad across the Public Market

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2220993310_970d3b7e6d.jpg?v=0

i really love this dormitory...i love the umbrella in the middle and the mini restos...:) ka cute :)

[SUV111]

^^ jay, do you still have some pics to post?...an you post the pics you took at NBSA?...

[jaywalker]

you should jay...so that our kababayans, when they get home...they will know where to dine and where to go for gimiks.

I will Migs Suv,just give me some time to upload my photos because they are quite plenty.Our tourist deserves the best that we can offer to them.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2220285013_df8b842aef.jpg?v=0

[JEFFjr_25]

^^So this is where Citibank(savings) in Bacolod is located. Good location THOUGH.:)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2220285013_df8b842aef.jpg?v=0

wow!!!! very nice pic @jay...your on your way of becoming a full pledge Professional photog. :) hehehehe

this is a good location of citybacnk jeff since it is aslo surrounded by other banks...lacson street is really a haven of banks and you just cant count them with your fingers. :)

[jaywalker]

Thanks Mig Suv,but not really a professional.A long way to go.I was inside of the vehicle when i took this photos.:lol:
This is a very suitable place for banks.Most buildings in that area are being occupied by banks.Nagatinupad kag naga-atubangay ang mga bangko dira area nga ina:cheers:

[SUV111]

^^ oh yes...Lacson is both a leisure and corporate avenue...

[JEFFjr_25]

I hope they add up another magnificent structure in the area. Just like the bldgs of PNB and DBP.:)

[SUV111]

yes, to make Lacson street even more better and more fresher...with new buildings on the sides and i hope DBP will also renovate the building and make it more modern to look at :)

[jaywalker]

^^I would say banks are really mushrooming everywhere in Bacolod.Vital signs of a progressive local economy.We just can't ignore it when we roam around the city.

[SUV111]

http://www.poseidon.no/Portals/0/bilder/Bacolod_1_300.jpg

a beautiful building of John B Lacson College Bacolod :)

[SUV111]

^^ thats true...btw, theres another building being constructed near riverside...i will take a picture of it soon para makita niyo :) and also STI will build its new building along lacson...its a 2 storey building. :)

[SUV111]

^^I would say banks are really mushrooming everywhere in Bacolod.Vital signs of a progressive local economy.We just can't ignore it when we roam around the city.

yup...this is so true...watch out for some new infras this year. :) hope you can go back and some shots of it. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ thats true...btw, theres another building being constructed near riverside...i will take a picture of it soon para makita niyo :) and also STI will build its new building along lacson...its a 2 storey building. :)
Thanks for the update @Smile. Cant wait to see those pics.:)

[ninja kid]

http://www.poseidon.no/Portals/0/bilder/Bacolod_1_300.jpg

a beautiful building of John B Lacson College Bacolod :)

impressive! :okay:

parang barkong building ... :lol:

[ninja kid]

(Credit to TheKG friend of Ninja_Kid)


he's a TUP-V alumni and an admin at our TUP-V forum ... :)

mas tigulang ako sa iya ... :lol:

nice pix migo kalamay ... baskug na gid ang Kabankalan! :okay:

[ngprofflorida]

Very impressed with the development of Kabankalan City, soon another metro city on the south. with ongoing airport construction. hindi man maphuli ang kabankalan, Dont forget San Carlos city, the ongoing construction of San Carlos City domestic airport and ethanol plant. Silay City the dragon is already awake, few more steps this city will be the industrial center of negros. lets go to Bcolod City

A flying school may be opened soon in the old Bacolod Airport. yakkkkkkkkk:bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

[ngprofflorida]

Sipalay wins coveted Tourism award


SIPALAY City has been adjudged as the grand champion of the "Hiyas ng Turismo" search for new and undiscovered tourist destinations in the country.
Also known as the Jewel of the Sugar Island, Sipalay is about 178 kilometers south of Bacolod City and is becoming known for its fine-sand beaches and beautiful sunsets.

This is aside from the relatively undisturbed pristine marine environment and several diving sites that have already gained popularity among foreign tourists.


Several resorts and tourist facilities have sprouted in the area recently.


The Hiyas ng Turismo award was given during a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency, Pasay City, Wednesday.


Hiyas ng Turismo is a joint project of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Women in Travel launched last year to introduce new alternative destinations for frequent travelers and to promote domestic and inbound tourism as well as to introduce undiscovered destination in the tourism industry.


Sipalay City Tourism Officer Christine Mansinares received a check worth P100,000 for the development of the city's tourism industry and a round trip ticket to Singapore as well as promotional materials that will feature the city.


Bugang River of Antique was declared 1st runner-up while Twin Falls of Cavinti, Laguna and Sibang Cove of Cagayan Valley were adjudged 2nd and 3rd runner-up, respectively.


Adjudged as national finalists are the Grotto of Resales, Pangasinan - Region I; Sibang Cove of Cagayan Valley - Region II; Sacobia Valley of Pampanga - Region III; Magdalena of Magdalena, Laguna-Region IV; Lake Apo of Misamis Oriental-Region X and Mt. Hamiguitan/Kalumonan Dev. Center of Mati, Davao Oriental- Region XI.


The winners were judged for the following: 30 percent - text voting from the public and 70 percent scoring of the judges or the national team.


Senator Richard Gordon graced the awarding ceremony and gave P5 million that will be equally divided among the winners and finalists for their tourism promotion.

[JEFFjr_25]

Very impressed with the development of Kabankalan City, soon another metro city on the south. with ongoing airport construction. hindi man maphuli ang kabankalan, Dont forget San Carlos city, the ongoing construction of San Carlos City domestic airport and ethanol plant. Silay City the dragon is already awake, few more steps this city will be the industrial center of negros. lets go to Bcolod City

A flying school may be opened soon in the old Bacolod Airport. yakkkkkkkkk:bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

I agree @NGProf. You just mentioned the formidable three of Negros Occ.'s economy. San Carlos City up north and Kabankalan City down south. Central would be Bacolod reinforced by Talisay & Silay. While the east can be supported(for now) by the resurgence of developments along the new govt. center vicinity. With NBSA taking the lead, all we need now is an international seaport. Flyhigh Bacolod/Negros Occ. It'll be a boom 2008.:cheers::cheers:

[jaywalker]

Tipon wins; Tacuyan, Payla fall


By DANTE NAVARRO
The Philippine Star

BANGKOK – Unfazed by the numbing setback of fellow Asian Games gold medallist Violito Payla, bantamweight Joan Tipon went to work and pounded Jordan’s Ebraheem Algharageer with a flurry of punches to score a 13-2 decision in the first AIBA Asian Boxing Olympic Qualifying tournament at the Dhurakij Punjit University here Saturday.

Tipon proved elusive from the attacking Algharageer from the opening bell, showing impressive lateral movements while flicking away shots that often landed on the face of his Jordanian rival, whom he also clobbered in the 2006 Tammer Cup in Finland.

"Maganda ang laro ni Joan, na-execute ang plano. Hindi gigil at hindi din relax," said national team coach Pat Gaspi.

Tipon’s one-sided victory came like a whiff of fresh air for the RP-PLDT Smart boxing team, whose top bet for an Olympic berth took an early exit.

Ranged against a taller, quicker rival, Payla flinched and absorbed a severe
beating from Yunusov Anvar of Tajikistan, blowing his bid for an Olympic berth for the second straight time.

The RSC (Referee-Stopped-Contest)-Outscored verdict (30-10) hardly came as a surprise for the RP PLDT Smart boxing squad as Anvar completely outclassed the Filipino bet with his reach, power and technique to march into the second round of the 51-kg division.

Later in the night, Orlando Tacuyan Jr. failed to sustain a superb second round fightback and went on to drop a 16-25 verdict to Kazakhstan’s Galib Jafarov in their featherweight clash.

Tacuyan, 19, fell, 3-6 in the first round but came back strong in the second to seize a 9-7 advantage. But the Angeles City bet failed to thwart Jafarov’s assault in the last two rounds, falling behind again at the end of the round, 11-18, before eventually losing the match.

In contrast, the 25-year-old Tipon had no problem disposing of Algharageer, whose speed and power powered him past Tajikistan’s Malaev Emomali, 30-22, in the first round Friday.

But the Jordanian’s style proved no match for the talented Tipon, who dominated the four-round encounter with his quick right-left combinations and footwork.

He came out rather slow with a 5-1 lead after two rounds, but stepped up in the third where he piled up points with head blows while eluding his rival’s onslaught with swift side-to-side movement.

Tipon next faces Pakistan’s Mukamamad Ali, who earlier smothered Sayiel Lasa of Indonesia but whom Gaspi said would pose no problem for the Talisay, Negros Occidental native.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=107007

[jaywalker]

THE COFFEE STATION @ Lopue's East

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2221211279_db5c5ed28d.jpg?v=0

[jaywalker]

AT ROBINSONS
Festival of Dances set

Robinsons Place Bacolod will present Festival of Dances Year 2 with an open category Dance Competition at its Fountain Area 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Bacolod 's dance champions, and Dance Studios of Joeval Brodit and Bing Sendico will set the dance floor on fire in an exhibition of skills, style and choreography, a Robinsons press release said.

The Festival of Dances features the Kasadyahan Dance Company which has produced national and international performers like Jed Amihan and Philip Martir of Airdance Manila, and Processo Gelladuga who performs in Hong Kong Disneyland.

Liza Dazo and Leonel Enopia (champions of the NOPSSCEA Latin Dance Sport Competition 2007) and Street Rhythm (Champions of the Panaad sa Negros Hip Hop Competition 2007) will also be performing during the dance exhibition.*

[mackoyMD]

Flying School in Bacolod Soon?
A flying school may be opened soon in the old Bacolod Airport.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia expressed hope that this endeavor will materialize soon enough because an Indian group with
Bacolodnon Enrique “Nene” Rojas has manifested their intention to invest in such kind of business. Leonardia said, considering that tourism is becoming number one industry elsewhere, airport services will become a necessity. Tourists are time-conscious and that they fall in line buying small aircrafts. So, when there is an airplane, there is a pilot. The demand for pilots is increasing, thus, the opening of a flying school.

It will not only benefit Bacolod, but also give opportunity to Negrenses to get such prestigious job as pilots. The mayor has admitted that one aircraft per day for Bacolod-Manila-Bacolod route is being proposed, and adopted son Taipan Lucio Tan will handle the maintenance of the airport.

With the opening of a flying school, the economic development of Bacolod airport will soar, according to the mayor.* (Edith B. Colmo)

MIGS ANG BP KO GATAAS NAMAN!

Gerry's Grill
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/WVTA016.jpg?t=1195469502

Bobs Lacson
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1012.jpg?t=1195469566

Inaka
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1011.jpg?t=1195469585

Bar21
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1015.jpg?t=1195469626

Mu Shu
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/birthday1020.jpg?t=1195469660

Kuppa
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Bacolod2026.jpg?t=1195469727

Pietro Kaffe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday027.jpg?t=1195469839

Cafe Breizh
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/Birthday021.jpg?t=1195469885

Bobs North Drive
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod090.jpg?t=1195469940

Bascon Cafe
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod068.jpg?t=1195469981

Bobs East
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod067.jpg?t=1195470001

Abboy's
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/freeman280/bacolod059.jpg?t=1195470048

Mig ang KaiSei pa ... Thanks for the pics ... pirteh naman ang lagaw ni SUV111 ... wala gid ga pahimuyong!

[england boy]

hello mga guys i know u missed me around its juz im bz in my work though coz im on night shift apparently. so im deep sleep during days. but im off on monday so prbably ill be in that day till tuesday. so wont miss me though hehehe.

[england boy]

hello jaywalker musta na? im on my night duty still until sunday. i juz had time to use our computer in work at this time. its about 1.21am here and everybody's sleeping. hehehe musta na ang bacolod? any good or bad news to update?

[england boy]

oi.. thankz for all the pix that has been posted recently. wow, its really funtastic to see some great facade of buildings and resto. world class talaga ang bacolod. i think theres no place where u can find like that only in bacolod... terrific.... anyway, any update on the resortel in goldenfield complex? when its gonna be open?

[england boy]

ill be out now mga peepz kay manug break naman ko after my colleague's back from her break. ill see u on monday or ill juz leave messages when im home in the mornin. see ya later.... tara... juz update me plz. cheerz

[jaywalker]

MIGS ANG BP KO GATAAS NAMAN!



Mig ang KaiSei pa ... Thanks for the pics ... pirteh naman ang lagaw ni SUV111 ... wala gid ga pahimuyong!


^^:lol:Because on the issue on the Old Airport Doc? Let's just give them a chance and wait on how this will effect on the travel industry in Bacolod and kon indi magclick ang Air Phil as the sole operator on the old terminal which even now they don't, they will just simply fade away.:lol:


hello jaywalker musta na? im on my night duty still until sunday. i juz had time to use our computer in work at this time. its about 1.21am here and everybody's sleeping. hehehe musta na ang bacolod? any good or bad news to update?

Hey there mate England boy! There will always be good and news.It will just depends on how we tackle it if there's something wrong.Lets just face with whatever comes everyday and keep moving on.

Mate,please find time to read the rules on posting kay this thread was locked for a few hours because of the way we post our feedback and messages that some other forumers didn't like it.Let's just stick to the rules kay para wala na sila may makita nga rason para ilocked ang aton thread.Thank you and have a nice day ahead!:)

[jaywalker]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/Starlife/2008/January/27/images/starcover%2001-27-08.jpg


Camera Club

With the opening of the Bacolod Silay Airport , the Camera Club of Negros will soon have a new home.

Photographic works of CCN members, previously exhibited at the pre-departure area of the Bacolod airport, will soon be displayed near the check-in counter of the just-opened facility in Silay City , said Nicky Ledesma, president of the organization which has at least 22 active members at present for its exhibits.

Members have updated their technology, applying digital photography and photo editing, among others, giving birth to a breed of artists with computer-based expertise.

The Camera Club, in celebration of the National Photography Week, which ends today, ran a series of activities which included a photo exhibit, lectures at St. John's Institute and the University of St. La Salle . Jude Chua of Data Lik talked on I-Photo Editing'. Hans Corral discussed Basic Photoshop, Dennis Reyes discussed Composition and Pons Lizares shared his insights on Basic Photography and Photoshop.

The Camera club was founded in 1981 by a group of photography hobbyists composed of Ton Corral, Elenita Motnelibano, Billy Lopue and lawyer Alex Mirano.

Ledesma said he, along with Boy and Ben de Asis, Rolando Tan, Toto Tarrosa, the late Jun Saturnino and Diolas Diopol later joined the club with now Silay Mayor Oti Montelibano also becoming a member.

Antonio Abong is the incumbent vice president of the club.

The club meets every first Wednesday of the month and hold monthly photo shoots on the third and fourth week and holds a quarterly photo exhibit and contest for the members.

Works of the Camera Club of Negros members and officers are posted at www.flickr.com/photos/ccnegros.

[ngprofflorida]

THE COFFEE STATION @ Lopue's East

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2221211279_db5c5ed28d.jpg?v=0

Whats inside, free refill of coffee.?..... by the way jaywalker did you ever tried to visit the provincial capitol, theres a master plan for mambukal resort, the upper part will convert into high end residential condominium, plus retirement village for the japanese. still remember the prov. govt was lobbying for the mambukal to convert into town.

[SUV111]

^^:lol:Because on the issue on the Old Airport Doc? Let's just give them a chance and wait on how this will effect on the travel industry in Bacolod and kon indi magclick ang Air Phil as the sole operator on the old terminal which even now they don't, they will just simply fade away.:lol:




Hey there mate England boy! There will always be good and news.It will just depends on how we tackle it if there's something wrong.Lets just face with whatever comes everyday and keep moving on.

Mate,please find time to read the rules on posting kay this thread was locked for a few hours because of the way we post our feedback and messages that some other forumers didn't like it.Let's just stick to the rules kay para wala na sila may makita nga rason para ilocked ang aton thread.Thank you and have a nice day ahead!:)

yes, i suggest you also follow the discussion, if ever you have questions in mind...please post it in one posting so we cannot consume several pages. lets just do whats best on this thread and keep the happy atmosphere. just follow the rules in posting. let this thread remain humble and meek....

[SUV111]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/Starlife/2008/January/27/images/starcover%2001-27-08.jpg


Camera Club

With the opening of the Bacolod Silay Airport , the Camera Club of Negros will soon have a new home.

Photographic works of CCN members, previously exhibited at the pre-departure area of the Bacolod airport, will soon be displayed near the check-in counter of the just-opened facility in Silay City , said Nicky Ledesma, president of the organization which has at least 22 active members at present for its exhibits.

Members have updated their technology, applying digital photography and photo editing, among others, giving birth to a breed of artists with computer-based expertise.

The Camera Club, in celebration of the National Photography Week, which ends today, ran a series of activities which included a photo exhibit, lectures at St. John's Institute and the University of St. La Salle . Jude Chua of Data Lik talked on I-Photo Editing'. Hans Corral discussed Basic Photoshop, Dennis Reyes discussed Composition and Pons Lizares shared his insights on Basic Photography and Photoshop.

The Camera club was founded in 1981 by a group of photography hobbyists composed of Ton Corral, Elenita Motnelibano, Billy Lopue and lawyer Alex Mirano.

Ledesma said he, along with Boy and Ben de Asis, Rolando Tan, Toto Tarrosa, the late Jun Saturnino and Diolas Diopol later joined the club with now Silay Mayor Oti Montelibano also becoming a member.

Antonio Abong is the incumbent vice president of the club.

The club meets every first Wednesday of the month and hold monthly photo shoots on the third and fourth week and holds a quarterly photo exhibit and contest for the members.

Works of the Camera Club of Negros members and officers are posted at www.flickr.com/photos/ccnegros.

ok...this is nice...i know a couple of people who are members of this club.
they actually show their pictures before at the departure area of the old airport....and now in Silay, this is nice...an added attraction for our visitors. :)

@jay, you can be a member of this club.

[SUV111]

Whats inside, free refill of coffee.?..... by the way jaywalker did you ever tried to visit the provincial capitol, theres a master plan for mambukal resort, the upper part will convert into high end residential condominium, plus retirement village for the japanese. still remember the prov. govt was lobbying for the mambukal to convert into town.

really?...i will try to there one of these days and check it out. and i heard some news that the governor is asking the people who are residing around paglaum sports complex to vacate for they will convert Paglaum into a commercial area i think. :)

[ngprofflorida]

really?...i will try to there one of these days and check it out. and i heard some news that the governor is asking the people who are residing around paglaum sports complex to vacate for they will convert Paglaum into a commercial area i think. :)

I remember the master development plan of Paglaum sports complex, only former gov. montelibano was againts the conversion. hopefully the present govt, will agree the conversion the paglaum into commercial center.

[SUV111]

I remember the master development plan of Paglaum sports complex, only former gov. montelibano was againts the conversion. hopefully the present govt, will agree the conversion the paglaum into commercial center.

this time, they will, actually Panaad is enough for us here in Negros. :) kalapad sang panaad ta kag kanami pa. :) Paglaum is just a dying infrastructure...they need to rehabilitate it or...they will convert it. i think Gov want it to be converted into a commercial zone...teh kundi nami naman e. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Negrense bowlers snatch
Dinagyang bowling trophy

BACOLOD City – Negros Professional Bowlers Club/Tough Trucks emerged as champion in the men’s division of the just-concluded 5th Duckpin Bowlers of Association of Iloilo - Dinagyang Open Trio Bowling Tournament at the St. Elizabeth Bowling Alley in Iloilo City.

BACIBA Lady Dragons-Bacolod and Sharp ASSFBI Ladies, all from Bacolod City, placed first and second runners-up, respectively, in the distaff side won by DUBAI Ladies.

The NPBC pinshooters composed of Willy Mahilum, Ronnie Arroyo, Joe Latoza and Jaime Chua decisioned 3-ELD DUBAI in the finals, 371-370 to bring home to Negros Occidental the tournament’s crown and the top prize.

The Jaime Chua-led winning team took the leadership from start to finish of the 8-game series event that started January 19 and ended January 20.

Rose Pablico, Precy Pillo and Ruby Cordero played for the Lady Dragons, while Sylvia Del Rosario, Juliet Regollo and Lea Javier represented the ASSFBI Ladies squad.
J-Are DUBAI settled for second runner-up in the men’s department.

NPBC LJP Trading - Bacolod and ASSFBI Silverado - Bacolod salvaged for fifth and sixth placers, respectively.

The two teams were composed of Rey Balaan, Sarge Odango, Hernand Graciniego, Mandoy Hervias (NPBC); Allan Baer, Norman Pineda and Boy Tisoy Villanueva (Silverado).

Twenty-one bowling squads participated in the two-day tournament in Iloilo City.

[SUV111]

ASAP 08

Now on TV MANILA, BACOLOD, CEBU, DAVAO and DAGUPAN

this is a nice move for ABS CBN to do shows in the province and showcase their talents. :)

and good thing Bacolod is part of their Karavan

[mackoyMD]

this time, they will, actually Panaad is enough for us here in Negros. :) kalapad sang panaad ta kag kanami pa. :) Paglaum is just a dying infrastructure...they need to rehabilitate it or...they will convert it. i think Gov want it to be converted into a commercial zone...teh kundi nami naman e. :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/66462267_91308b9561.jpg?v=o
Pro daw kanugon man no? Hehe!

GOOD PM MIGS!

I agree with you migs ... the Paglaum sports complex is dying ... wala gid mayo ginausar sang city/province ... so its really better to maximize its use ... its nice that they're planning to convert it into a commercial area ... it has a big potential since it is located within the city... kag may access pa xa lacson... i hope they'll finaliza this plan and make a formal announcement to the public ... Im sure many big firms will bid for this area .... This proposal is very promising!

nways.. nabalik na gid man sang city ang rights to the provincial govt?

[ngprofflorida]

2008 Calendar of Events


1.February 9, 2008 - BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL

Bacolaodiat, the celebration of the Spring Festival which the Tsinoy community of Bacolod turned into a showcase of Chinese culture and history. It included, among others, a feature on the Chinese culinary arts, which drew thousands of locals to the Bacolod Plaza. BacoLaodiat is derived from the words Bacolod and laodiat, a Fookien word for the Ilonggo sinadya, meaning big celebration.

2.April 2008 - PANAAD SA NEGROS FESTIVAL

"Mother of all Festivals"
The biggest festival of them all in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life.
It features 32 festivals that brings together 13 cities and 19 towns of Negros Occidental. In theme booths that showcase their history, culture, trade, agriculture, tourism and other industries.
The annual PANAAD sa NEGROS FESTIVAL held at the Panaad Park and Stadium, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

3. April 2008 - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

With Earth Day slated on the 22nd of April, every environment-conscious organizations and individuals are doing their share in Nature�s conservation

4.June 12, 2008 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Eight years and a century ago, from his balcony in Kawit Cavite, the great General Emilio Aguinaldo lowered the American flag and raised the symbol of a new and independent nation called the Republic of the Philippines.
Since then Bacolod City celebrates that important day as Filipinos. Between that fateful day and now, a lot has transpired many battles have been fought and won; many conflicts have been resolved in order to preserved that freedom which our heroes, like Dr. Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Marcelo Del Pilar, Emilio Aguinaldo and the rest, fought for, in their own respective ways.
Bacolod City commemorates Independence Day Program, floral offering at the tomb of the unknown soldier who symbolizes the many nameless faces who braved the volley of fires of World War II and a Civic Military Parade in the afternoon

5.October 19, 2008 - BACOLOD CITY CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

The Municipality of Bacolod was made into a City effective October 19, 1938 by virtue of Commonwealth Act. No. 326. The event was spectacular considering the fact that no less than Hon. Manuel L. Quizon, President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines himself graced the occasion when Hon. Alfredo M. Montelibano, Sr. took his Oath of Office as the first City Mayor.
The Celebration kicks off with a mass, Charter Day Program in the morning and a Charter Day Parade in the afternoon.

6.October 1-21, 2008 - MASSKARA FESTIVAL

Bacolod City never seems to lose its luster, especially when MassKara celebration comes.
The annual MassKara Festival held every October, is a celebration, which has earned Bacolod the title "City of Smiles".
It was conceived in October 1980 by a group of government personalities, civic figures and artists with full support from the city government in the midst of the sugar-producing provinces severe economic crisis - resulting to the ailing of sugar industry.
This could have been traumatic to anybody but not to the people of Bacolod who made something good and creative out of it.
MassKara is a festival for local and international tourism. It is intended to provide a venue for the activities and cultural expression.
The word MassKara was coined from two terms: 'Mass" meaning people and "Kara" means the face... thus MassKara means the "face of the Masses". Considered to be the festival's highlights are sports competitions, cultural shows, trade fairs, beauty pageants and the famous MassKara Dance Parade where masked dancers display their gracefulness to the lively rhythm of the musical beat with cooperation, coordination, mastery and stamina. During this celebration people from all walks of life dances around the city's major thoroughfares.
The colorful masks and costumes of the dancers with so much attractiveness gives a lot of intensity to the dance parade. With full of fun, freedom and camaraderie, everyone is caught up in the streets swaying and dancing with so much excitement and momentum.

kindly add if I missed one or two festival. how about the pyromagic festival in bacolod is this every year now at sm city?

[mackoyMD]

Guv to meet Lucio on PNB issue
By Genalin D. Ducay

GOVERNOR Joseph Marañon revealed Thursday that a meeting is soon to be arranged between him and business tycoon Lucio Tan regarding the status of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) in Bacolod.

"The meeting though is more as a friendly dialogue than a negotiation. We have to handle this very carefully as we are dealing with one of the biggest investors in the country," Marañon said.

Marañon also said that written communications have been sent to the PNB management.

Tan now owns a majority of the PNB shares of stocks.

The governor plans to ask for a review of the existing contract between the provincial government and the PNB management regarding the area which the PNB building occupies.

Under the existing contract, the PNB is only obliged to pay P1 per year or P100 for 100 years also.

Meanwhile, Marañon said that the Bacolod City Sports Complex, formerly Paglaum Sports Complex, would be better off if placed under the Province's management.

The new proposal of the province states that part of the property will be converted into a commercial center so as to become viable and profitable.


(June 30, 2006 issue)
Sunstar Bacolod

-----------------

2006 pa ni nga news migs .... tani may updates naman.

[SUV111]

2008 Calendar of Events


1.February 9, 2008 - BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL

Bacolaodiat, the celebration of the Spring Festival which the Tsinoy community of Bacolod turned into a showcase of Chinese culture and history. It included, among others, a feature on the Chinese culinary arts, which drew thousands of locals to the Bacolod Plaza. BacoLaodiat is derived from the words Bacolod and laodiat, a Fookien word for the Ilonggo sinadya, meaning big celebration.

2.April 2008 - PANAAD SA NEGROS FESTIVAL

"Mother of all Festivals"
The biggest festival of them all in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life.
It features 32 festivals that brings together 13 cities and 19 towns of Negros Occidental. In theme booths that showcase their history, culture, trade, agriculture, tourism and other industries.
The annual PANAAD sa NEGROS FESTIVAL held at the Panaad Park and Stadium, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

3.April 2008 - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

With Earth Day slated on the 22nd of April, every environment-conscious organizations and individuals are doing their share in Nature�s conservation

4.June 12, 2008 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Eight years and a century ago, from his balcony in Kawit Cavite, the great General Emilio Aguinaldo lowered the American flag and raised the symbol of a new and independent nation called the Republic of the Philippines.
Since then Bacolod City celebrates that important day as Filipinos. Between that fateful day and now, a lot has transpired many battles have been fought and won; many conflicts have been resolved in order to preserved that freedom which our heroes, like Dr. Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Marcelo Del Pilar, Emilio Aguinaldo and the rest, fought for, in their own respective ways.
Bacolod City commemorates Independence Day Program, floral offering at the tomb of the unknown soldier who symbolizes the many nameless faces who braved the volley of fires of World War II and a Civic Military Parade in the afternoon

5.October 19, 2008 - BACOLOD CITY CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

The Municipality of Bacolod was made into a City effective October 19, 1938 by virtue of Commonwealth Act. No. 326. The event was spectacular considering the fact that no less than Hon. Manuel L. Quizon, President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines himself graced the occasion when Hon. Alfredo M. Montelibano, Sr. took his Oath of Office as the first City Mayor.
The Celebration kicks off with a mass, Charter Day Program in the morning and a Charter Day Parade in the afternoon.

6.October 1-21, 2008 - MASSKARA FESTIVAL

Bacolod City never seems to lose its luster, especially when MassKara celebration comes.
The annual MassKara Festival held every October, is a celebration, which has earned Bacolod the title "City of Smiles".
It was conceived in October 1980 by a group of government personalities, civic figures and artists with full support from the city government in the midst of the sugar-producing provinces severe economic crisis - resulting to the ailing of sugar industry.
This could have been traumatic to anybody but not to the people of Bacolod who made something good and creative out of it.
MassKara is a festival for local and international tourism. It is intended to provide a venue for the activities and cultural expression.
The word MassKara was coined from two terms: 'Mass" meaning people and "Kara" means the face... thus MassKara means the "face of the Masses". Considered to be the festival's highlights are sports competitions, cultural shows, trade fairs, beauty pageants and the famous MassKara Dance Parade where masked dancers display their gracefulness to the lively rhythm of the musical beat with cooperation, coordination, mastery and stamina. During this celebration people from all walks of life dances around the city's major thoroughfares.
The colorful masks and costumes of the dancers with so much attractiveness gives a lot of intensity to the dance parade. With full of fun, freedom and camaraderie, everyone is caught up in the streets swaying and dancing with so much excitement and momentum.

kindly add if I missed one or two festival.

nice find NG...wow!!!this is good :) at least people will have an idea about the festivals here in Bacolod

Guv to meet Lucio on PNB issue
By Genalin D. Ducay

GOVERNOR Joseph Marañon revealed Thursday that a meeting is soon to be arranged between him and business tycoon Lucio Tan regarding the status of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) in Bacolod.

"The meeting though is more as a friendly dialogue than a negotiation. We have to handle this very carefully as we are dealing with one of the biggest investors in the country," Marañon said.

Marañon also said that written communications have been sent to the PNB management.

Tan now owns a majority of the PNB shares of stocks.

The governor plans to ask for a review of the existing contract between the provincial government and the PNB management regarding the area which the PNB building occupies.

Under the existing contract, the PNB is only obliged to pay P1 per year or P100 for 100 years also.

Meanwhile, Marañon said that the Bacolod City Sports Complex, formerly Paglaum Sports Complex, would be better off if placed under the Province's management.

The new proposal of the province states that part of the property will be converted into a commercial center so as to become viable and profitable.


(June 30, 2006 issue)
Sunstar Bacolod

-----------------

2006 pa ni nga news migs .... tani may updates naman.

i think the news is already answered. :) hehehehe ma convert na man gid migs...after pila ka years?...hehehehe

[SUV111]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/66462267_91308b9561.jpg?v=o
Pro daw kanugon man no? Hehe!

GOOD PM MIGS!

I agree with you migs ... the Paglaum sports complex is dying ... wala gid mayo ginausar sang city/province ... so its really better to maximize its use ... its nice that they're planning to convert it into a commercial area ... it has a big potential since it is located within the city... kag may access pa xa lacson... i hope they'll finaliza this plan and make a formal announcement to the public ... Im sure many big firms will bid for this area .... This proposal is very promising!

nways.. nabalik na gid man sang city ang rights to the provincial govt?

indi man gid siya kanugon migs kay man mapuslan man siya sang ma pabilin siya sang amo na lang sina. :) i hope they can create a beautiful masterplan for that aea. :)

[jaywalker]

Whats inside, free refill of coffee.?..... by the way jaywalker did you ever tried to visit the provincial capitol, theres a master plan for mambukal resort, the upper part will convert into high end residential condominium, plus retirement village for the japanese. still remember the prov. govt was lobbying for the mambukal to convert into town.

I went to our Provincial Capitol to take some photos but have not enquired about this project.I have only ask about the building next to Neg. Occ. Museum which is the COA.Kinda nice though green colored glass windows which matches to the trees around.It's a two floor building.I have talk to an employee of the DPWH and said that the Maranon administration has plenty of projects being laid for the entire province.He said that current Provincial Government is very committed to pour in more infra projects so that we will be able to become attractive to investor such projects are roads and bridges and many others.

ok...this is nice...i know a couple of people who are members of this club.
they actually show their pictures before at the departure area of the old airport....and now in Silay, this is nice...an added attraction for our visitors. :)

@jay, you can be a member of this club.

Oh yes, i would love to.Actually someone approached me to join this photo enthusiast group in San Sebastian Cathedral.We a had a short talk and that's it..:)

[jaywalker]

nice find NG...wow!!!this is good :) at least people will have an idea about the festivals here in Bacolod



i think the news is already answered. :) hehehehe ma convert na man gid migs...after pila ka years?...hehehehe

indi man gid siya kanugon migs kay man mapuslan man siya sang ma pabilin siya sang amo na lang sina. :) i hope they can create a beautiful masterplan for that aea. :)

^^Bacoloadiat moved to make this celebration big this time and creating such activities is a very wise decision.After two successful years of celebration and now on it's third year some city have been trying to create thier own Chinese New Year too.It's quite funny though.:lol::lol: We applause the people behind this celebration.

Migs I think Pagla-um Sport Complex is still currently managed by DepEd.NOHS is using the stadium for thier P.E. and other school activities.

[jaywalker]

ASAP 08

Now on TV MANILA, BACOLOD, CEBU, DAVAO and DAGUPAN

this is a nice move for ABS CBN to do shows in the province and showcase their talents. :)

and good thing Bacolod is part of their Karavan

I think this is still part of the TV station war between GMA and ABS reaching out to the viewers of diffirent major cities in the Philippines.My observation while i was there in Bacolod is that ABS still holds the big percent of viewership that's why GMA wants to penetrate Bacolod TV industry.

It's a good exposure for Bacolod nationally.:banana::banana::banana:.

[jaywalker]

2 Negros solons in Davos
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Foreign businessmen and chief executive officers in Davos are upbeat on investing in the Philippines especially after the Moody's credit rating upgrade of the country from stable to positive, two Negros Occidental solons said yesterday.

Negros Occidental Representatives Jose Carlos Lacson (third district) and Ignacio Arroyo Jr. (fourth district), who are among the members of President Gloria Macapagal's party in Davos, Switzerland , sent a joint text message to the DAILY STAR.

They said the Philippine's GDP rose from 6.9 to 7.3 percent and the President and her economic team in Davos are flooded with requests for appointments from possible investors.

In a recent forum with the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce, the President announced that the Philippines is no longer using the facilities for foreign loans, the two Negros solons said.

The President, it was noted, has expressed confidence that her programs, particularly in infrastructure and education sector, are strongly in place and the Philippines would continue to reap the benefits of these investments regardless of who succeeds her in 2010.

Corporate responsibility rather than profit took centre stage in Davos yesterday, as the annual get-together of business chiefs turned its attention to issues of health, aid and development.

This year's Davos event has drawn nearly 30 heads of state or government, more than 110 cabinet ministers and several hundred corporate chiefs.*CPG

[boy muscovado]

indi man gid siya kanugon migs kay man mapuslan man siya sang ma pabilin siya sang amo na lang sina. :) i hope they can create a beautiful masterplan for that aea. :)


I hope they wont convert Paglaum into a commercial area....just renovate it extensively, change the wooden areas to concrete, revive the swimming pool and grandstand, and yes, remove those old tenants of stores around. We might host another SEA Games or maybe pati Asian Games. Its better we have 2 stadiums para di mag ginutok sa isa lang ka lugar. Its a sense of our pride pa as the premiere sports city of the country with two internationally competent stadiums :cheers:

[boy muscovado]

^^:lol:Because on the issue on the Old Airport Doc? Let's just give them a chance and wait on how this will effect on the travel industry in Bacolod and kon indi magclick ang Air Phil as the sole operator on the old terminal which even now they don't, they will just simply fade away.:lol:
!:)

as I have said...THEY WILL ALL DIE A NATURAL DEATH......:banana:


by the way......ma leave ko anay from posting here ha:ohno:...I'm concentrating on something more important in my career...be back soon.......I will miss the forums...he he he h eh :banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

Good luck @Boy_Muscovado on your next endeavor. :) This old airport thing is getting to be like a venue for political grandstandings of Monico and Bing's groups.:ohno: Too bad the people of Bacolod/Negros Occ., which should be the prime subject here, are the ones left out. Bing is slowly disintegrating and falling apart. His not so good decisions will totally reflect in the forthcoming elections.:)

[SUV111]

I think this is still part of the TV station war between GMA and ABS reaching out to the viewers of diffirent major cities in the Philippines.My observation while i was there in Bacolod is that ABS still holds the big percent of viewership that's why GMA wants to penetrate Bacolod TV industry.

It's a good exposure for Bacolod nationally.:banana::banana::banana:.

exactly...:) and i guess because of the issue of ABG, they want to prove that Bacolod is indeed a Kapamilya loyalist.

I hope they wont convert Paglaum into a commercial area....just renovate it extensively, change the wooden areas to concrete, revive the swimming pool and grandstand, and yes, remove those old tenants of stores around. We might host another SEA Games or maybe pati Asian Games. Its better we have 2 stadiums para di mag ginutok sa isa lang ka lugar. Its a sense of our pride pa as the premiere sports city of the country with two internationally competent stadiums :cheers:

hahahaha!!!! but i think its going to be a waste of money bro...they will renovate it and then set it aside after just like what they did after the SEA games. :) it will be better if they will convert it into a commercial area. :) lots will benefit from it.

[SUV111]

Good luck @Boy_Muscovado on your next endeavor. :) This old airport thing is getting to be like a venue for political grandstandings of Monico and Bing's groups.:ohno: Too bad the people of Bacolod/Negros Occ., which should be the prime subject here, are the ones left out. Bing is slowly disintegrating and falling apart. His not so good decisions will totally reflect in the forthcoming elections.:)

hahahaha!!! thats right bro...:) i totally agree. I guess Bacolod people should be more clever now in choosing the right one...somebody who knows how to decide and not jeopardize the whole Bacolod just to please his allies. :)

anyway, goodluck boy in your endeavor...hope to see my friend to go back with MD after his name. :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2222869388_22f3a26ae5.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2222869458_b82b6a4e7b.jpg?v=0

Bacolod's very own...:)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2356/2222079231_4824422241.jpg?v=0
Zonta playground in Lagoon

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2222079389_b605740dfa.jpg?v=0
Mang Inasal Northdrive. Bacolod

good evening friends:)
‎jmok, ‎ngprofflorida+, ‎mackoyMD+, ‎chymera00

[jmok]

What are the colleges in UNO-R that are now PAASCU accredited? :)


hey there...some colleges that underwent PAASCU accreditation are:

College of Education (i think level 2 na..)

College of Business and Accountancy level 2

College of Engineering

as wel as cOllege of I.T

College of Arts and Sciences, which I think level 3 na cla,,they really give importance sa Med. Tech.(priority gd ni nila,,,)

I dunno sa iban nga colleges if wat level na cla na accredit.

I hope it answer your question...:):):):)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/2222077937_c86261cf33.jpg?v=0
Goldenfields bowling lanes. :):banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2222079389_b605740dfa.jpg?v=0
Mang Inasal Northdrive. Bacolod

good evening friends:)
‎jmok, ‎ngprofflorida+, ‎mackoyMD+, ‎chymera00

mig nice to know another mang inasal outlet but I prefer our own Bacolod inasal mas nami gid ya.

[SUV111]

hey there...some colleges that underwent PAASCU accreditation are:

College of Education (i think level 2 na..)

College of Business and Accountancy level 2

College of Engineering

as wel as cOllege of I.T

College of Arts and Sciences, which I think level 3 na cla,,they really give importance sa Med. Tech.(priority gd ni nila,,,)

I dunno sa iban nga colleges if wat level na cla na accredit.

I hope it answer your question...:):):):)

yes coz they have good track record when it comes to Med tech. :) great jmok...thank you for answering jeff's query...

[SUV111]

mig nice to know another mang inasal outlet but I prefer our own Bacolod inasal mas nami gid ya.

yes, actually they have 5 branches na here. i hope Bacolod Chicken inasal will also put a branch here. :) para mas nami ang competition :)

[jaywalker]

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Bacolod's very own...:)


Mang Inasal Northdrive. Bacolod

good evening friends:)
‎jmok, ‎ngprofflorida+, ‎mackoyMD+, ‎chymera00


Goldenfields bowling lanes. :):banana::banana::banana:

Mig Suv,your photos allows me to recapture my wonderful,happy days with you guys.:cheers: Pizsas pizza blows me away.It was fantastic and i've never expected that much about the taste.I ate a lot of pizza's here.It's simply one of a kind.


mig nice to know another mang inasal outlet but I prefer our own Bacolod inasal mas nami gid ya.

So many has tried to copy Bacolod's Chicken Inasal and yet no one can equal the taste.:cheers:

[jmok]

yes coz they have good track record when it comes to Med tech. :) great jmok...thank you for answering jeff's query...


lol.,,ur welcome,sorry for the late reply,^^^^^^

i see great pictures here. Keep it up, sa inyo tanan...:):):)

[SUV111]

Mig Suv,your photos allows me to recapture my wonderful,happy days with you guys.:cheers: Pizsas pizza blows me away.It was fantastic and i've never expected that much about the taste.I ate a lot of pizza's here.It's simply one of a kind.




So many has tried to copy Bacolod's Chicken Inasal and yet no one can equal the taste.:cheers:

hahahaha!!! i remember your last day, we ate pizza at 330am and its was really delicious. you should also try pizsas...its the best. i had my panpizza and thin crust last night...awesome...Bacolods pride. :)

thats why if your really from Bacolod, you will surely know which chicken is the best. :)

lol.,,ur welcome,sorry for the late reply,^^^^^^

i see great pictures here. Keep it up, sa inyo tanan...:):):)

thank you...you need to visit the thread often

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

as I have said...THEY WILL ALL DIE A NATURAL DEATH......:banana:


by the way......ma leave ko anay from posting here ha:ohno:...I'm concentrating on something more important in my career...be back soon.......I will miss the forums...he he he h eh :banana::banana:

:lol:That will be a qoute from you that we will always remember and can be considered as your trademark.Good luck Migs Boy Muscovado in your career.

hahahaha!!! i remember your last day, we ate pizza at 330am and its was really delicious. you should also try pizsas...its the best. i had my panpizza and thin crust last night...awesome...Bacolods pride. :)

thats why if your really from Bacolod, you will surely know which chicken is the best. :)



No doubt about it!Only in Bacolod you can find the tastiest Chicken Inasal.:cheers:

[SUV111]

:lol:That will be a qoute from you that we will always remember and can be considered as your trademark.Good luck Migs Boy Muscovado in your career.



No doubt about it!Only in Bacolod you can find the tastiest Chicken Inasal.:cheers:

this is absolutely true. :) where else but the original :)

[jaywalker]

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Sen. Pia “Compañera” Cayetano is flanked by Mayor Pedro P. Zayco, Jr. and Vice Mayor Delia O. Anacan in a reception tendered by Kabankalan city government.* (Eddie Yap)

Sen. Cayetano Visits Kabankalan
Sen. Pia Cayetano visited Kabankalan City recently. She was welcomed at the city hall by Vice Governor Isidro Zayco, Mayor Pedro Zayco, Vice Mayor Delia Anacan and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Earlier, Cayetano visited the Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital where she was welcomed by Dr. Claudelia J.S. Pabillo, hospital director. The senator has pledged P1.5 M for the improvement of the operating room. She also asked from Dr.

Pabillo a wish list and pictures of the ICU Unit for her to know what are the urgent needs of the unit.

Later in the day, she spoke in the program prepared by the Fellowship Baptist College in connection with its 54th Founders Day on the theme “One Faith, One Fellowship.” Cayetano relayed to the students how she survived the many trials in her life especially on the death of her son Gabrielle and her father former senator Renato Cayetano.

She said that her life would inspire students never to get discouraged with the difficulties they encounter in life.*(Eddie M. Yap)

[SUV111]

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i hope ceneco will do something about this spaghetti wires....it destroys the beauty of our streets and ifrastructures. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

[jaywalker]

I remember the master development plan of Paglaum sports complex, only former gov. montelibano was againts the conversion. hopefully the present govt, will agree the conversion the paglaum into commercial center.

this time, they will, actually Panaad is enough for us here in Negros. :) kalapad sang panaad ta kag kanami pa. :) Paglaum is just a dying infrastructure...they need to rehabilitate it or...they will convert it. i think Gov want it to be converted into a commercial zone...teh kundi nami naman e. :)

I think it still on the hands of Depertment of Education and has not yet formally turned over to the Provincial Government.I don't hear anything lately with the negotiations for the Pagla-um Sports Complex.It state is quite disturbing already.

[SUV111]

I think it still on the hands of Depertment of Education and has not yet formally turned over to the Provincial Government.I don't hear anything lately with the negotiations for the Pagla-um Sports Complex.It state is quite disturbing already.

we'll a friend of mine told me that some of the squatters were already told to vacate the area coz they will develop the site into a commercial district. :) this is one good move of the provincial Government to further boost the city's business climate

[jaywalker]

i hope ceneco will do something about this spaghetti wires....it destroys the beauty of our streets and ifrastructures. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Mig Suv,it's my wishes too but i saw them replacing those wooden post with the concrete one's and a bit taller than that of the existing ones.I saw them doing that on that side of Imelda's Restaurant.Look more organized though.:cheers:Sorry. i'm not familairize with the name of that street.

[SUV111]

Nature and Infrastructures in Harmony

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[SUV111]

Mig Suv,it's my wishes too but i saw them replacing those wooden post with the concrete one's and a bit taller than that of the existing ones.I saw them doing that on that side of Imelda's Restaurant.Look more organized though.:cheers:Sorry. i'm not familairize with the name of that street.

saw it too...i hope its gonna be a city wide project of Ceneco. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

hey there...some colleges that underwent PAASCU accreditation are:

College of Education (i think level 2 na..)

College of Business and Accountancy level 2

College of Engineering

as wel as cOllege of I.T

College of Arts and Sciences, which I think level 3 na cla,,they really give importance sa Med. Tech.(priority gd ni nila,,,)

I dunno sa iban nga colleges if wat level na cla na accredit.

I hope it answer your question...:):):):)
Thanks @jmok. Bacolod schools need this accreditation so as to compete head on with the rest of the schools in the country. And this will also help our OFW's and for other countries to recognize the school's category and standards. :)

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Goldenfields bowling lanes. :):banana::banana::banana:
Are they still using duckpin instead of tenpins @Smile?

Nature and Infrastructures in Harmony

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This one is where @Smile?:)

[SUV111]

Thanks @jmok. Bacolod schools need this accreditation so as to compete head on with the rest of the schools in the country. And this will also help our OFW's and for other countries to recognize the school's category and standards. :)


Are they still using duckpin instead of tenpins @Smile?


This one is where @Smile?:)

hehehehe...i dont know migs, havent been inside lately. :) hahahaha

that one is the building of Riverside College

[SUV111]

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the new cafe Uma...used to be located at showroom...next time ila naman interior ang e post ko kay daw kanami e :)

[jaywalker]

^^Another cafe na naman.So where's thier new location?When did they open,Mig?Non-stop na na ang pag-open sa coffee shop dira.Matira ang matibay sa competition.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^Another cafe na naman.So where's thier new location?When did they open,Mig?Non-stop na na ang pag-open sa coffee shop dira.Matira ang matibay sa competition.:lol:

they are located near lfisher, 15th street yata. :) namit na da migs, medyo mahal lang ang food, pero barato ang drinks :)

[jaywalker]

Exterior pa lang na ang ara sa photo but i can see how they transformed the place.Ang paint niya from wall to ceiling gablend gid tanan plus the color of the furniture.Well designed i may say.

[SUV111]

Exterior pa lang na ang ara sa photo but i can see how they transformed the place.Ang paint niya from wall to ceiling gablend gid tanan plus the color of the furniture.Well designed i may say.

yap, i noticed that one too...nami gani, nakita ko na ang exterior niya. nami kay ang mga amo na establishments bala sa Bacolod lang makita kag when visitors tried it...then manamian, kada kadto balik balikan and they will also recommend to some friends...diri lang gid sa Bacolod makit an :)

[SUV111]

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check the stairs of SSS...hahahaha:)

[jaywalker]

Very neat ang pagka design.Simple yet tanan daw may coordination in any aspect.Very catchy ini sa mga mahilig magtambay sa coffee shop.Kag ang importante is the FOOD,and the food presentation.That's where the restos survive.

[SUV111]

Very neat ang pagka design.Simple yet tanan daw may coordination in any aspect.Very catchy ini sa mga mahilig magtambay sa coffee shop.Kag ang importante is the FOOD,and the food presentation.That's where the restos survive.

exactly, it should be justifiable. If the food tastes good and the price is quite high, ok lang pero kung lain kag mahal,, ngek!!! ila na lang na :)

[SUV111]

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i love this place...memories @ jay

[jaywalker]

^^Sa diin ni dampi ang lugar nga ina,mig.?

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check the stairs of SSS...hahahaha:)

Nami kuha mo Migs.It doesn't look like the SSS building i know.:lol:


exactly, it should be justifiable. If the food tastes good and the price is quite high, ok lang pero kung lain kag mahal,, ngek!!! ila na lang na :)

That's why some restos tends to closed down.Grabe competition sa bacolod sang mga restos.People always look for the quality and the price of the food plus the ambiance.

[SUV111]

^^ hahahaha!!!! really? namian ka?...baw daw kahaladlukan man panguha pics sa likod migs...may naga sunod kagina sa akon na daw sunoy....pero maayo man kay ok man lang a. :) abi guro sa akon koreano. :) hahahaha

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

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i love this place...memories @ jay

Migs sa diin ni dampi man?Daw new ini sa akon panulok:lol:

[SUV111]

Migs sa diin ni dampi man?Daw new ini sa akon panulok:lol:

its near net kape bala migs, ang gina tambayan ta kung kaagahon. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

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the new cafe Uma...used to be located at showroom...next time ila naman interior ang e post ko kay daw kanami e :)
And i can still see in the background, the "BE HONEST" slogan/banner.:)
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check the stairs of SSS...hahahaha:)
This is really magnificent and artistic. The stairs form an S-S-S staircase railings as well.:lol:

[SUV111]

And i can still see in the background, the "BE HONEST" slogan/banner.:)

This is really magnificent and artistic. The stairs form an S-S-S staircase railings as well.:lol:

the slogan is everywhere jeff...in all restos i guess. :) and by the way, check the logo below of sss building. :) same gid ya migs :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

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sanparq building updates. :) hehehehe so slooow...pero so nice ang ila na entrance. :) cant capture it kay ang guard naga tulok mag kuha pic :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

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This is absolute nice.Almost perfect if there were plenty of clouds up there.:cheers:

So that the place gali.:lol:It's a nice place to hang-out.Not so expensive.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Yes @Smile and you'll never go wrong that you really are at SSS bldg.:lol: Worried lang ko what if they will add more levels to the bldg.. it'll either be 4 S's or 5 S's.:lol:

[SUV111]

This is absolute nice.Almost perfect if there were plenty of clouds up there.:cheers:

So that the place gali.:lol:It's a nice place to hang-out.Not so expensive.:cheers:

thats right and i love it there. :) hahahaha. :)

^^Yes @Smile and you'll never go wrong that you are really at SSS.:lol: Worried lang ko what if they will add more levels to the bldg.. it'll either be 4 S's or 5 S's.:lol:


hahahahaha!!! then that makes SSSS..sosyal social security system :) hahahaha. but i doubt they will going to add more levels :)

[jaywalker]

And i can still see in the background, the "BE HONEST" slogan/banner.:)

This is really magnificent and artistic. The stairs form an S-S-S staircase railings as well.:lol:

Amazing mig Jeff!May talent ka gid mig.You made noticed of that staircase and the railings.It's really good nga ginpinturahan nila.It looks brand new and tidy na today.:)

[SUV111]

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Riverside Annex :)

[JEFFjr_25]

thats right and i love it there. :) hahahaha. :)




hahahahaha!!! then that makes SSSS..sosyal social security system :) hahahaha. but i doubt they will going to add more levels :)
@Smile , pag five S's naman - Sosing sosi Social Security System.:lol: Serioulsy, SSS bldg is looking more dignified after its repainting job. Kudos to SSS-Bacolod mngt. Making the area more glossier than ever. With PNB,CommerceBank & DBP leading the pack.:)

[SUV111]

@Smile , pag five S's naman - Sosing sosi Social Security System.:lol: Serioulsy, SSS bldg is looking more dignified after its repainting job. Kudos to SSS-Bacolod mngt. Making the area more glossier than ever. With PNB,CommerceBank & DBP leading the pack.:)

pwede man super sosyal social security system hahahaha!!!!

but i do hope that they will really repaint some of the buildings in Lacson...Coca cola gani maski wala na sila nag pinta pa sang building nila. :) tani himoon man na nila so that it will look fresher and new. :) kag nami lantawon mag pass ka bala. :)

[jaywalker]

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Riverside Annex :)

Another great shot mig.It doesn't look like in Bacolod though in that angle.Kahigpit na gid sang Riverside lalo na ang visiting hours.They are making thier standards high among the hospital there.Its very obvious that they are serious in thier plans.

[JEFFjr_25]

Amazing mig Jeff!May talent ka gid mig.You made noticed of that staircase and the railings.It's really good nga ginpinturahan nila.It looks brand new and tidy na today.:)
Thanks @Jay. All of us have great talents. Esp. peeps here at SSC-Bcd.. Different folks, different strokes.:)

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Riverside Annex :)

When this pic first posted here at SSC, I asked for the full front facade pic. Coz i really like its architecture. Pero until now wala dyapon. hehehe. (pa angga ko lang ah).:lol:

[SUV111]

Another great shot mig.It doesn't look like in Bacolod though in that angle.Kahigpit na gid sang Riverside lalo na ang visiting hours.:cheers:

precisely!!!! riverside is not like before na daw pwede ka lang ka gwa pasulod...now, its going to be impossible....even students indi na kaagi dira not unless they have some business to attend sa hospital mismo. :)

nami kay they are really protecting the patients :)

[SUV111]

Thanks @Jay. All of us have great talents. Esp. peeps here at SSC-Bcd.. Different folks, different strokes.:)



When this pic first posted here at SSC, I asked for the full front facade pic. Coz i really like its architecture. Pero until now wala dyapon. hehehe. (pa angga ko lang ah).:lol:

hahahaha jeff, theres no front facade coz this building is connected to the main building. for you to get access to this building...you need to take the elevator and from the second floor, pwede ka na kakadto da. :)

[jaywalker]

pwede man super sosyal social security system hahahaha!!!!

but i do hope that they will really repaint some of the buildings in Lacson...Coca cola gani maski wala na sila nag pinta pa sang building nila. :) tani himoon man na nila so that it will look fresher and new. :) kag nami lantawon mag pass ka bala. :)

^^This is what i like bala migs kay some of the very old building there, they are doing something to it.It's either they sell,renovate or paint the whole place.If you have noticed that building where Ester Pension is,there are some ground work happening in there before i left.I think it will be an office.

[SUV111]

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heres our newly painted SSS building

[SUV111]

^^This is what i like bala migs kay some of the very old building there, they are doing something to it.It's either they sell,renovate or paint the whole place.If you have noticed that building where Ester Pension is,there are some ground work happening in there before i left.I think it will be an office.

oh yes, 2 new stores will open...i think one is sundance and the other i forgot :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^This is what i like bala migs kay some of the very old building there, they are doing something to it.It's either they sell,renovate or paint the whole place.If you have noticed that building where Ester Pension is,there are some ground work happening in there before i left.I think it will be an office.
Well @Jay, thats the result of a sound and vibrant local economy.

hahahaha jeff, theres no front facade coz this building is connected to the main building. for you to get access to this building...you need to take the elevator and from the second floor, pwede ka na kakadto da. :)
Kanugon. I thought this is another additional "mega" structure in the RMC compound. But still, I loved to see more pics of this new structure.:)

[jaywalker]

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heres our newly painted SSS building

What a beauty!
Thanks Mig Suv!May ara man ko photos of that SSS building but they still have bamboo all over the wall.That was when they were still doing the painting.:lol:

[SUV111]

wifi hotspots in Bacolod City

Robinson's Place Bacolod foodcourt
Lfisher
Sylvia Manor Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Circle Inn
Northwest Inn
La Salle Bacolod
UNO-R
University Courtyard
East Block phase 2
Mcdonalds Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East
Mayfair Plaza

[SUV111]

Well @Jay, thats the result of a sound and vibrant local economy.


Kanugon. I thought this is another additional "mega" structure in the RMC compound. But still, I loved to see more pics of this new structure.:)

even though jeff, its beautiful inside migs, too beautiful na you'll think twice if your in Bacolod or not kung araka sa annex nila :)

What a beauty!
Thanks Mig Suv!May ara man ko photos of that SSS building but they still have bamboo all over the wall.That was when they were still doing the painting.:lol:

your welcome jay, thats alright jay, pwede mo man na ma post along with my pics, the before and after :)

[SUV111]

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nice ang building but i dont know kung ano name sang building nga ini. :) hehehehe

[jaywalker]

^^It's nice and they used cladding sa front.Which street ini Mig Suv?

[JEFFjr_25]

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This is absolute nice.Almost perfect if there were plenty of clouds up there.:cheers:
For me, it'll be perfect if the sun's ray could've reflected on the glass facade of this RMC bldg.:)

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nice ang building but i dont know kung ano name sang building nga ini. :) hehehehe
Magnifico!:) Ordinary building yet with extra-ordinary design. Color scheme is just right and bright.:)

[SUV111]

^^It's nice and they used cladding sa front.Which street ini Mig Suv?

exactly!!! very class ang dating ng building

For me, it'll be perfect if the sun's ray could've reflected on the glass facade of this RMC bldg.:)


Magnifico!:) Ordinary building yet with extra-ordinary design. Color scheme is just right and bright.:)

yes, i will do that soon migs, thats my plan as well, get a picture with the sun's reflection on the glass

[SUV111]

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STI is really growing in Bacolod, i think this is their 4th building :)

[jaywalker]

^^Migs Suv sa diin pa ang iban nila nga buildings man?Siguri kami abi.lihog:)

[SUV111]

^^Migs Suv sa diin pa ang iban nila nga buildings man?Siguri kami abi.lihog:)

villamonte, lacson, quadra and this one, in front of ABS CBN

[jaywalker]

That was for STI gali.Everytime pagnakit-an ko nga ginakudalan,i always expect nga something will going to rise.:lol:Example na ini ang new building sang STI,ginkudalan sang mga plywood and then amo ni gali.:lol:

[SUV111]

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another new building on the rise :) wala pa rendering. :)

[jaywalker]

^^Mig Suv January pa lang pero damo na dayon projects nagstart.it doesn't matter kon dako or small nga projects kay it create jobs sa aton mga skilled workers like carpenteros and the welders.
Anyway sa diin ni gali Mig?Salamat sa mga updates.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

New structures are popping out in the city. Maybe due to the onset of summer in Bacolod. They need more sun for the curing process.:) Wheres this located @Smile?:)

[SUV111]

^^Mig Suv January pa lang pero damo na dayon projects nagstart.it doesn't matter kon dako or small nga projects kay it create jobs sa aton mga skilled workers like carpenteros and the welders.
Anyway sa diin ni gali Mig?Salamat sa mga updates.:cheers:

gani, basi sa sunod may ara pa gid :) hehehehe btw, ang planta migs may ara na mga tanum :)

New structures are popping out in the city. Maybe due to the onset of summer in Bacolod. They need more sun for the curing process.:) Wheres this located @Smile?:)

this one is located in ffront of Rolling hills migs near Abs CBN man :)

[jaywalker]

^^Really?Daw na-excite ako sa news mo about sa progress sang The Planta Hotel and Residences.I would love to see it Migs.:banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

wifi hotspots in Bacolod City

Robinson's Place Bacolod foodcourt
Lfisher
Sylvia Manor Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Circle Inn
Northwest Inn
La Salle Bacolod
UNO-R
University Courtyard
East Block phase 2
Mcdonalds Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East
Mayfair Plaza

Migs ang sa Mayfair Plaza, diin nga part ang wifi nga spot.Is it sa whole floors sang building?

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

^^Really?Daw na-excite ako sa news mo about sa progress sang The Planta Hotel and Residences.I would love to see it Migs.:banana::banana::banana:

i will try if i can get a picture of it tomorrow migs para makita mo man:)

[SUV111]

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a much closer look of westown hotel

[SUV111]

Migs ang sa Mayfair Plaza, diin nga part ang wifi nga spot.Is it sa whole floors sang building?

actually migs sa may bilog na building. :)

[jaywalker]

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a much closer look of westown hotel

Awesome!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Awesome!!!:banana::banana::banana:

they are now renovating the old depot, i think it will still be a bar but they will not going to name it depot. i hope this time its going to be more classy than it was before.

[SUV111]

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now mall 888 is taking its shape. :)

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

^^Migs this lightings of 888 Mall are incredible.I saw them how they look like at night.:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

^^Migs this lightings of 888 Mall are incridible.I saw them how they look like at night.:banana::banana::banana:

yes, this is actually one of the highlights of the mall during night time. :) i hope Bacolod streets will be like this. :) daw ka festive lang sang atmosphere pag amo ini ang lights nila :)

ahem!!!! join us in posting...we can see you...SUV111, ‎jaywalker+, ‎boynegro$+, ‎JEFFjr_25+

[JEFFjr_25]

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So Westown hotel is an MO2 hotel.. nice one! :) Good design THOUGH.

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Kung Hei Fat Choi, 888 Chinatown Square.:)

Thanks for the pics @Smile.

@BoyNegros: Basi ma timus-timusan ka sa ka-lurkS ha.:lol:

[boynegro$]

Hello guys I missed our thread. Just reading all the updates first. My YM is not working right now sorry I cant chat with you.hehehe.:):)

[SUV111]

So Westown hotel is an MO2 hotel.. nice one! :) Good design THOUGH.


Kung Hei Fat Choi, 888 Chinatown Square.:)

Thanks for the pics @Smile.

@BoyNegros: Basi ma timus-timusan ka sa ka-lurkS ha.:lol:

yup, they have one MO2 tourist Inn and westown here in Bacolod. :)
lapit na lang ni ma open migs, feeling ko sa chinese new year gid ni para swerte :) hehehehehe :)

[SUV111]

Hello guys I missed our thread. Just reading all the updates first. My YM is not working right now sorry I cant chat with you.hehehe.:):)

now there you go...its alright, please share your insights about some developments in our city...hey boy!!! theres an ongoing construction near ramos...do you have any idea about it?..

[boynegro$]

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@Jeff, hahaha, lurking lng ako anay kay kadasig sang thread, yawan ko lagas:).

[SUV111]

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@Jeff, hahaha, lurking lng ako anay kay kadasig sang thread, yawan ko lagas:).

oh i miss this spot!!! i bet you took this pic at the 4rd floor of the orange building....i love it!!!!

[JEFFjr_25]

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@Jeff, hahaha, lurking lng ako anay kay kadasig sang thread, yawan ko lagas:).
Hadlok ka man gali matimus-timusan huh..:lol: Post away @BoyN. Nice RMC back area pic.

yup, they have one MO2 tourist Inn and westown here in Bacolod. :)
lapit na lang ni ma open migs, feeling ko sa chinese new year gid ni para swerte :) hehehehehe :)
Thats good news @Smile. MO2 is really investing heavily now on its homebase. This and all, make Bacolod exciting this 2008 and beyond.:cheers::banana:

[boynegro$]

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@SUV I noticed that ongoing construction in Ramos as well my friend, I dont know what it is, it seems small at first, but I was shock to see it now its quite large, its beside Globe Building I think.

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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@SUV I noticed that ongoing construction in Ramos as well my friend, I dont know what it is, it seems small at first, but I was shock to see it now its quite large, its beside Globe Building I think.

no, i was referring to the one near ralphs wines in front of Metrobank :)

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

yup, they have one MO2 tourist Inn and westown here in Bacolod. :)
lapit na lang ni ma open migs, feeling ko sa chinese new year gid ni para swerte :) hehehehehe :)

Hadlok ka man gali matimus-timusan huh..:lol: Post away @BoyN. Nice RMC back area pic.


Thats good news @Smile. MO2 is really investing heavily now on its homebase. This and all, make Bacolod exciting this 2008 and beyond.:cheers::banana:

MO2 North and South na.I have no idea nga ang Westown Hotel is a part of MO2,'.....so now i know,mabanana dance ko for this:banana::banana:

[JEFFjr_25]

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@SUV I noticed that ongoing construction in Ramos as well my friend, I dont know what it is, it seems small at first, but I was shock to see it now its quite large, its beside Globe Building I think.
@Boy: How many levels is Riverside College? I think theres a much taller bldg at the back. I hope you can take the pics.:)

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I've been here the last time I went home(Bacolod). Nag apply fixed line. :) But not fortunate enough to secure one.hehehe. No available slot at that time. The CS just told me that they are expanding soon. And i dont know how soon is that "soon" he's talking about.:lol:

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Riverside Annex :)
Is this a 7 or 8 storey building?(hehehe.. favorite ko gid noh, guina balik balik ang ini na bldg):)

[SUV111]

MO2 North and South na.I have mo idea nga ang Westown Hotel is a part of MO2:banana::banana:

hahahaha!!! isa lang na sila jay...nice noh...north and south na gid kay may new bar man sa depot dapit...ila man na

[SUV111]

@Boy: How levels is Riverside College? I think theres a much taller bldg at the back. I hope you can take the pics.:)


I've been here the last time I went home(Bacolod). Nag apply fixed line. :) But not fortunate enough to secure one.hehehe. No available slot at that time. The CS just told me that they are expanding soon. And i dont know how soon is that "soon" he's talking about.:lol:


Is this a 7 or 8 storey building?(hehehe.. favorite ko gid noh, guina balik balik ang ini na bldg):)

riverside school is an 8 storey bldg...pero ang height niya pang 9 storeys

its 7 storeys naman ina migs ang annex sang hospital ang top floor ang lounge sang mga residents :)

[jaywalker]

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I love it!Mas matahum pa ini kaysa Gaisano City.Plus pa madeveloped pa sa atubang nga vacant lot sa other side of the road.Bacolod is getting more exciting to live in!:cheers:

[SUV111]

I love it!Plus madeveloped pa sa atubang nga vacant lot sa other side of the road.Bacolod is getting more exciting to live in!:cheers:

you bet jay!!!!! once they will transfer the jail to bago, abaw...develop dayun nila into a commercial district ang ina na area...its going to be another mini LACSON st...ano na da gani na street?...hehehehehe

[jaywalker]

:lol:I guess it is Gatuslao?Sorry,am lost na gid sa mga streets dira.:lol:It's on the news already migs.The Provincial Government of Bacolod is in talk with one of it's propect developer sa likod sang Provincial Capitol.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

you bet jay!!!!! once they will transfer the jail to bago, abaw...develop dayun nila into a commercial district ang ina na area...its going to be another mini LACSON st...ano na da gani na street?...hehehehehe
Actually, this area has all the potentials in making it as another "shopping area" in Bacolod. The postal office, NFA, Negros Museum, Hall of Justice and LandBank regional office are just a stones throw away from each other.

I love it!Mas matahum pa ini kaysa Gaisano City.Plus pa madeveloped pa sa atubang nga vacant lot sa other side of the road.Bacolod is getting more exciting to live in!:cheers:
Exactly @Jay. And i guess this had been feng shui(ed) before its inception. :)

[jaywalker]

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Just an info gali,The owner of this 888Mall is one of the organizer of the coming Bacolaodiat Festival.:)

[SUV111]

:lol:I guess it is Gatuslao?Sorry,am lost na gid sa mga streets dira.:lol:It's on the news already migs.The Provincial Government of Bacolod is in talk with one of it's propect developer sa likod sang Provincial Capitol.:cheers:


thats great....at least these are will be developed and it will never be an empty space again :)


Actually, this area has all the potentials in making it as another "shopping area" in Bacolod. The postal office, NFA, Negros Museum, Hall of Justice and LandBank regional office are just a stones throw away from each other.


Exactly @Jay. And i guess this had been feng shui(ed) before its inception. :)

definitely!!!! hahahahaha

[jaywalker]

Actually, this area has all the potentials in making it as another "shopping area" in Bacolod. The postal office, NFA, Negros Museum, Hall of Justice and LandBank regional office are just a stones throw away from each other.


Exactly @Jay. And i guess this had been feng shui(ed) before its inception. :)

Kon tanan mahuman na ini.My goodness.......puro shopping center na.Connecting the what we called the Downtown area,the Reclamation Area,888 Mall and the vacant lot in front of it.All is just a walking distance.It will turned into a massive shopping district...You can shop til you drop na in this case:banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Kon tanan mahuman na ini.My goodness.......puro shopping center na.Connecting the what we called the Downtown area,the Reclamation Area,888 Mall and the vacant lot in front of it.All is just a walking distance.It will turned into a massive shopping district...You can shop til you drop na in this case:banana::banana:


golly!!! tani magka ayala naman ta noh...indi maglayo kay may ayala na ta diri nga daan :) if ever, teh sadya naman ni ang Bacolod eh :) shopping naman to the max :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Kon tanan mahuman na ini.My goodness.......puro shopping center na.Connecting the what we called the Downtown area,the Reclamation Area,888 Mall and the vacant lot in front of it.All is just a walking distance.It will turned into a massive shopping district...You can shop til you drop na in this case:banana::banana:

golly!!! tani magka ayala naman ta noh...indi maglayo kay may ayala na ta diri nga daan :) if ever, teh sadya naman ni ang Bacolod eh :) shopping naman to the max :)
I guess Ayala Malls should take another peek at Bacolod's purchasing power. With the growing middle class esp. those employed among the many BPO's in the city and the resurgence of OFW remittances, I think Bacolod is ready for the next wave of devts. SM is already here , I hope Ayala Malls will follow suit.:)

[jaywalker]

^^That's right migs,Basi mag unahay pa sina sila sang mga Araneta.Mahulat hulat lang kita anay for the meantime.Araneta's would be on the East.Howabout the Ayala's diin sila ayhan?sa North?

[SUV111]

Kon tanan mahuman na ini.My goodness.......puro shopping center na.Connecting the what we called the Downtown area,the Reclamation Area,888 Mall and the vacant lot in front of it.All is just a walking distance.It will turned into a massive shopping district...You can shop til you drop na in this case:banana::banana:

I guess Ayala Malls should take another peek at Bacolod's purchasing power. With the growing middle class esp. those employed among the many BPO's in the city and the resurgence of OFW remittances, I think Bacolod is ready for the next wave of devts. SM is already here , I hope Ayala Malls will follow suit.:)

i hope so too...but before they do that, i wanted them to build a business hub here in the city like the one in Cebu. and then they will build a mall inside. :) haaay!!! hope they will do that. I think Bacolod is fortunate to have ayala coz ayala will only invest in bigtime cities and mostly regional centers :)

[SUV111]

^^That's right migs,Basi mag unahay pa sina sila sang mga Araneta.Mahulat hulat lang kita anay for the meantime.Araneta's would be on the East.Howabout the Ayala's diin sila ayhan?sa North?

we'll see about that...ayala can invest in the east side or sa north of Bacolod, maskin diin lang basta may ara :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^That's right migs,Basi mag unahay pa sina sila sang mga Araneta.Mahulat hulat lang kita anay for the meantime.Araneta's would be on the East.Howabout the Ayala's diin sila ayhan?sa North?

i hope so too...but before they do that, i wanted them to build a business hub here in the city like the one in Cebu. and then they will build a mall inside. :) haaay!!! hope they will do that. I think Bacolod is fortunate to have ayala coz ayala will only invest to bigtime cities and mostly regional centers :)

I prefer the Alabang Town Center concept if ever Ayala will put up a mall next to their Ayala NorthPoint property. For Bacolod/Negros Occ. to have the CBD concept, just like the ones in Cebu and Bonifacio Global City, give it around 10-20 more years. We need more foreign and local direct investments to get the nod of the Ayalas. Thats why Bing should focus on this one and not his "flying school" thing.:)

[jaywalker]

i hope so too...but before they do that, i wanted them to build a business hub here in the city like the one in Cebu. and then they will build a mall inside. :) haaay!!! hope they will do that. I think Bacolod is fortunate to have ayala coz ayala will only invest in bigtime cities and mostly regional centers :)

we'll see about that...ayala can invest in the east side or sa north of Bacolod, maskin diin lang basta may ara :)

Hopefully they can find the big hectares of land that they need and when the New Bacolod Government Center will open,hopefully it will be filled with the sub-regional offices.
:cheers:

[SUV111]

I prefer the Alabang Town Center concept if ever Ayala will put up a mall next to their Ayala NorthPoint property. For Bacolod/Negros Occ. to have the CBD concept, just like the ones in Cebu and Bonifacio Global City, give it around 10-20 more years. We need more foreign and local direct investments to get the nod of the Ayalas. Thats why Bing should focus on this one and not his "flying school" thing.:)

who knows?...Bacolod will suddenly boost and will be able to reach its target just like what we experienced last 2006 where everything started...where bacolod received a hand full of investments. you'll never know jeff...but lets put it that way, if it will come so be it...if not then we will wait :) Bacolod is always like that, we dream BIG and we always believe that those dreams will come to reality. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Everything will come into place if business and political climates are inviting. Businesswise, we still need a certified international seaport. WIth the squabbling between BREDCO and Bing's admin, they are giving the wrong signal to potential investors. Thats why if the old Bacolod airport be developed into an industrial estate or an export processing zone, then I can say that Bacolod is indeed on the right track. By then, business will just drop like rainfall.:)

[JEFFjr_25]

61st PAL Interclub in Sugarlandia

THE Philippine Airlines Interclub, the country's largest golf event, returns to Negros Occidental for its 61st championships slated February 20 to March 8, 2008.

The popular tournament, widely acknowledged as the country's national clubs championship, has already attracted a field of 161 teams- surpassing last year's roster of 141 teams.

A major change in the tournament is the extension of Seniors’ play to four days in order to accommodate the record field.

Joining hands to formally launch the 61st PAL Interclub during the First Team Captains' Meeting recently are Mark Gaston, general manager of Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club (NOGCC); Jess Garcia, Interclub vice-chairman; Domingo Duerme, Interclub chairman; Panio Torre, president of NOGCC; and Horacio Ramos, general manager of Bacolod Golf and Country Club.

Both host clubs are currently undergoing renovation in preparation for the tournament.

[mackoyMD]

wifi hotspots in Bacolod City

Robinson's Place Bacolod foodcourt
Lfisher
Sylvia Manor Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Circle Inn
Northwest Inn
La Salle Bacolod
UNO-R
University Courtyard
East Block phase 2
Mcdonalds Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East
Mayfair Plaza

MIGS GUD AM!

SUEÑO pa migs. HEHEHE

[JEFFjr_25]

Construction magnate eyeing port operations in Bacolod

Property developer R-II Builders is eyeing a port operations project in Bacolod City , its chairman Reghis Romero II said yesterday.

“We are looking into Bacolod …With our experience in port operations, we can convert the domestic into an international port. (There are) industries that we are tied up with that we can bring here,” he said.

Romero, national president of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Association, was in Bacolod City in a meeting with the CREBA-Negros Chapter headed by Eddie Pestaño.

R-II Builders owns and operates the Harbour Centre Port Terminal, a modern port situated within the 79-hectare Manila Harbour Centre, a development project which included the former Smokey Mountain garbage dump site.

[jaywalker]

who knows?...Bacolod will suddenly boost and will be able to reach its target just like what we experienced last 2006 where everything started...where bacolod received a hand full of investments. you'll never know jeff...but lets put it that way, if it will come so be it...if not then we will wait :) Bacolod is always like that, we dream BIG and we always believe that those dreams will come to reality. :)

Everything will come into place if business and political climates are inviting. Businesswise, we still need a certified international seaport. WIth the squabbling between BREDCO and Bing's admin, they are giving the wrong signal to potential investors. Thats why if the old Bacolod airport be developed into an industrial estate or an export processing zone, then I can say that Bacolod is indeed on the right track. By then, business will just drop like rainfall.:)

You're both right.Let stay on the posivite side and it will keep our fighting spirit alive!:cheers:

[lightsaber46]

Monday, January 28, 2008

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/28/yehey/prov/20080128pro4.html

Lucio Tan for reopening
Bacolod airport—Mayor


BACOLOD City: Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said tycoon Lucio Tan is willing to shoulder the expenses for the reopening of the old Bacolod Airport if this will push through.

The mayor announced this after he and Reopen (Retain) Bacolod Airport Movement officials Babes Alvarez and Charlie Hagad met with the business taipan last Tuesday at his office in Manila.

Leonardia said that Tan is all out to the idea of the airport’s reopening for the operation of the general aviation, commercial aviation and of a flying school to be established at the Bacolod Airport.

The mayor said the tycoon has even expressed his willingness to shoulder the expenses of operating the old airport.

He said that Tan, who is an adopted son of the city, is in favor of the continued operation of the old Bacolod Airport for the convenience of the people here.

The mayor also met with Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza Wednesday, where he brought up the proposal to reopen the old airport.

According to the mayor, Mendoza will form a team from DOTC soon to talk with Bacolod counterparts on the matter of techno*logy, administrative concerns, financial as*pect, security and other concerns on the old airport.

“This is a big leap for our crusade to reopen the Bacolod Airport,” he said.
-- Panay News

[jaywalker]

Construction magnate eyeing port operations in Bacolod

Property developer R-II Builders is eyeing a port operations project in Bacolod City , its chairman Reghis Romero II said yesterday.

“We are looking into Bacolod …With our experience in port operations, we can convert the domestic into an international port. (There are) industries that we are tied up with that we can bring here,” he said.

Romero, national president of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Association, was in Bacolod City in a meeting with the CREBA-Negros Chapter headed by Eddie Pestaño.

R-II Builders owns and operates the Harbour Centre Port Terminal, a modern port situated within the 79-hectare Manila Harbour Centre, a development project which included the former Smokey Mountain garbage dump site.

Bring it on!Bacolod after winning the pretigious Most Business Friendly City nationally,it become more attractive to investors.Many have been looking for some points in which area they can invest.

[jaywalker]

Monday, January 28, 2008

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/28/yehey/prov/20080128pro4.html

Lucio Tan for reopening
Bacolod airport—Mayor


BACOLOD City: Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said tycoon Lucio Tan is willing to shoulder the expenses for the reopening of the old Bacolod Airport if this will push through.

The mayor announced this after he and Reopen (Retain) Bacolod Airport Movement officials Babes Alvarez and Charlie Hagad met with the business taipan last Tuesday at his office in Manila.

Leonardia said that Tan is all out to the idea of the airport’s reopening for the operation of the general aviation, commercial aviation and of a flying school to be established at the Bacolod Airport.

The mayor said the tycoon has even expressed his willingness to shoulder the expenses of operating the old airport.

He said that Tan, who is an adopted son of the city, is in favor of the continued operation of the old Bacolod Airport for the convenience of the people here.

The mayor also met with Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza Wednesday, where he brought up the proposal to reopen the old airport.

According to the mayor, Mendoza will form a team from DOTC soon to talk with Bacolod counterparts on the matter of techno*logy, administrative concerns, financial as*pect, security and other concerns on the old airport.

“This is a big leap for our crusade to reopen the Bacolod Airport,” he said.
-- Panay News

People of Bacolod are really divided in this issue.

[jaywalker]

Advertising Evolution in Bacolod

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[ngprofflorida]

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another new building on the rise :) wala pa rendering. :)

Migs where is this located?

[SUV111]

Bring it on!Bacolod after winning the pretigious Most Business Friendly City nationally,it become more attractive to investors.Many have been looking for some points in which area they can invest.

absolutely!!! Bacolod is so HOT when it comes to inestors...but the thing is, they should settle with Atty. Palanca, the developer of BREDCO so that they can push through whatever plans they have for the City. They should respect Mr. Palanca as the one who made the Port of Bacolod competitive.

People of Bacolod are really divided in this issue.

This issue is so boring, but IMO opinion, as long as the City will not spend tremendous amount for the maintenance of the old airport, then i wanna give tis project a try.

Migs where is this located?

this is located near ABSCBN Bacolod migs right in front of rolling hills

[SUV111]

Advertising Evolution in Bacolod

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now youve made it!!!! hahahaha way to go jay

[ngprofflorida]

Advertising Evolution in Bacolod

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hahaha:lol::lol::lol: this is what I want looks like 21st century the first of its kind in the region.

[jaywalker]

now youve made it!!!! hahahaha way to go jay
That's right migs.The product of being creative and resourcefulness.
Yup yup.I've made it.I can't stand it!:lol::lol:More photos are coming up guys.:banana:We could make a photo clollection thread from our previous post.:lol:

[jaywalker]

Here comes the EAST


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[SUV111]

Here comes the EAST


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this is beautiful....i love the pics jay. :) very beautiful...now looks like east can no longer be recognized in your pic...daw indi sa Bacolod...nami sang pagkuha mo

[ngprofflorida]

Mig are you sure this is in Bacolod... can you describe please.

[jaywalker]

this is beautiful....i love the pics jay. :) very beautiful...now looks like east can no longer be recognized in your pic...daw indi sa Bacolod...nami sang pagkuha mo

Thanks Mig Suv!
A new traffic will be installed in that intersection soon.More likely it will be like of those in Bata intersection.

[SUV111]

Mig are you sure this is in Bacolod... can you describe please.

it is in bacolod migs, its the intersection of EAST...to the right is home site and to the left is NGC (new Govt Center. )

[SUV111]

i really love east side...if they can add more malls and some huge buildings, maskin indi na highrise....nami gid siya dayun lantawon :)

[mackoyMD]

Advertising Evolution in Bacolod

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DAW LCD PROJECTION LANG MIG NO? Mas nami pa gid tani kung electronic board. Hehehe ... Dason ah pabutang ta xa plaza ... Hehehe!

[jaywalker]

Mig are you sure this is in Bacolod... can you describe please.


:lol:Migs NG that what you get if you seldom go home to Bacolod.You'll get lost.
East will continue to grow because of the New City Hall and the futre expansion of East Block of Villa Angela and in the addtion to that is the continues growing number of middle income earners dwelling in that area.Negros Providence is in that part of Bacolod too.There's a new private Cemetery opened next to Rolling Hills.

[SUV111]

DAW LCD PROJECTION LANG MIG NO? Mas nami pa gid tani kung electronic board. Hehehe ... Dason ah pabutang ta xa plaza ... Hehehe!

hahahaha it is, and they made it look good. hahahaha

[SUV111]

:lol:Migs NG that what you get if you seldom go home to Bacolod.You'll get lost.
East will continue to grow because of the New City Hall and the futre expansion of East Block of Villa Angela and in the addtion to that is the continues growing number of middle income earners dwelling in that area.Negros Providence is in that part of Bacolod too.There's a new private Cemetery opened next to Rolling Hills.

thats right, a lot of real estate developers are eyeing the east side, look at on our way to sta fe last time, di ba left and right and aton makita na daw gina pang develop. :) as in grabe ang East subong. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Lea helps GK build dreams
BY CARLA GOMEZ

“There are people who are more blessed, so sharing blessings is never ever a bad thing with those who don't have that much,” said internationally acclaimed singer Lea Salonga Saturday.

Salonga sang to a jampacked crowd of more than 7,000 at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City Saturday night at a concert organized by Gawad Kalinga to raise funds to build more houses for the poor in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental.

Gawad Kalinga is all about “building homes, building dreams”, said Salonga, who traces her roots to Pulupandan, Negros Occidental.

She told the DAILY STAR her mother, Ligaya Alcantara Imutan, was the daughter of Leo Imutan, a vice mayor of Pulupandan town who briefly took over as mayor.

And the statue of a woman carrying a “bilao (basket)” on her head in the Pulupandan town plaza is that of her grandmother, Carmen Alcantara Imutan, Salonga said.

At her concert, Salonga said it was a special night for her to perform in Bacolod because it was like a family reunion with a lot of her relatives from Pulupandan in the audience.

Salonga said she was told there was an Imutan Street in Pulupandan and she would appreciate it if someone sent her a photo of it.

She was accompanied by her mother, Ligaya, and brother Gerard Salonga, who conducted the orchestra at her concert.

Bobby Magalona, GK provincial director, said funds raised from the Salonga concert will be used to build more houses for the poor this year.

He said since GK began in Negros Occidental in 2001 they have built 1,300 houses in 33 sites all over the province.

They plan on building 1,000 more houses this year, the largest number of which will be at Purok Riverside, Banago in Bacolod City with about 400, he said.

What is unique about the Banago project is that it will be an inter-faith effort participated in by Catholic and Protestant groups, he said.

And Magalona said he was happy with the unprecedented number of concert goers who trooped to the USLS coliseum for the Salonga performance and to also help GK's work.

Traffic snarled along North Drive leading to USLS Saturday night as concert goers struggled to get to Salonga's performance on time.

The multi-awarded Salonga, who won Tony, Laurence Olivier, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards in London and the United States for her role as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, wowed the audience with her songs that ranged from Tagalog favorites to musical theater numbers, and the Ilonggo song “Ay Ay Kalisod” .

Also performing with her was Ilonggo singer Jed Madela who drew a rousing applause for his rendition from Phantom of the Opera.

Salonga told the DAILY STAR “Singing is my job and my first love – I love the opportunity to do both.”

She and her husband moved back to the Philippines from the United States in 2005 and she loves being home, Salonga said.

Salonga is married to Robert Charles Chien, whom she met while doing Flower Drum Song . They have a daughter, Beverly Nicole, born on May 16 , 2006 and is named after Salonga's late mother-in-law , Beverly Chien.

They moved to the Philippines because her husband heads the media department of the firm he is working for in the country, she said.

Salonga said she does not want to leave the Philippines because she feels very well taken care of and her privacy is respected when it needs to be.

Salonga, who just finished playing Fantine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway, said she will star in the lead role in Broadway Asia Entertainment's Asian tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella that kicks off in Manila on July 29.*CPGomez

[ngprofflorida]

One Sanparq obtains
PEZA registration
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has issued a certificate of registration to A. U. & Sons Merchandising Inc., developer of the San Antonio Park Square , in Mandalagan, Bacolod City .

The registration allows AU & Sons to establish, develop, administer, manage and operate One Sanparq as the first and only Build-to-Suit Information Technology Center in Western Visayas .

One Sanparq will be the Bacolod site of Convergys, a business process outsourcing company, which has been operating in the Philippines since 2004, and employs over 11,000 Filipino workers nationwide.*
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