Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, January 28, 2008


Cadiz City opens
FITS center

Cadiz City recently opened its Farmers' Information and Technology Services Center , or Techno Pinoy, at the City Agriculture Office compound, a press release from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist said.

It also held an information caravan on various agricultural technologies at the city gymnasium.

Officials of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium led by Dr. Ma. Luisa Mabunay, and city officials led by Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. attended the FITS opening, the press release said.

Seven prospective Magsasaka-Siyentista were presented by Anna Mae Relingo, regional Techno Gabay coordinator. Magsasaka Siyentista is composed of outstanding farmers who demonstrate successful application of science and technology-based and indigenous technologies.

Escalante and officials of PCARRD and WESVARRDEC signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the establishment of FITS Cadiz , the second in Negros Occidental and the 25th in Western Visayas , the press release said.

The first FITS in Negros Occidental is based at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Bacolod City .

FITS or Techno Pinoy is an information and technology delivery service facility conceptualized by PCARRD, coordinated by WESVARRDEC and other consortia, and implemented by local government units and other institutions to improve access of farmers, traders, processors, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to information and technologies in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.

FITS, through the Regional Applied Communication Office, provides IEC materials in different formats such as print, audio-visual, broadcast, and e-based media, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

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


...and it's a breakthrough kay gapadalagkuanay na lang sila billboards.Ti this one is diffirent na naman.:lol:

[mackoyMD]

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

Pro migs nami guro mag-invest xa electronic board advertising ... especially if xa lacson/downtown ibutang ... im sure damo gid ang masubscribe ... just another wishful thinking

:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

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.*

this is wonderful migo NG...thanks for posting

[jaywalker]

@ Mayfair Plaza

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df06b3127cceb402f3f88a6100000025102QZtHLhuzZI

[SUV111]

Pro migs nami guro mag-invest xa electronic board advertising ... especially if xa lacson/downtown ibutang ... im sure damo gid ang masubscribe ... just another wishful thinking

:banana::banana::banana:

gani...tag pila na man?...bakal na migs?..hehehhehei wanna put it sa may Ramos ya migs dapit. :) kay dira gid na da naga dulhog tanan daan :)

[ngprofflorida]

@ Mayfair Plaza

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df06b3127cceb402f3f88a6100000025102QZtHLhuzZI

Mig thanks for posting, damo pa gid resto, nga wala na post ni SUV, wow very impressed of Bacolod fine dining.....

[jmok]

another good news for all Bacoleños........


Tipon beats Jordanian
BY NIDA BUENAFE

Bacoleño Joan Tipon lifted the spirit of the Philippine contingent in the Asian Olympic Boxing Qualifyng tournament Saturday in Bangkok , Thailand with a win in the bantamweight division against Jordanian Ebraheem Algharageer.

The judges scored the match 13-2 in favor of the 25-year-old boxer from Bacolod City who redeemed himself in the eyes of his followers after a humbling loss in the World Championship bout in Chicago last year against Worapoj Petchkoom of Thailand .

Tipon, who found himself in the limelight of Philippine boxing with a golden finish in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha , Qatar , will have the chance to settle the score against Petchkoom and advance his Olympic bid should he prevail in his second fight against Pakistan 's Ali Mukamamad.

His splendid performance against Algharageer earned a compliment from RP coach Pat Gaspi who said during the post-game interview that the Bacolod boxer executed the plan well.

Tipon's conquest of his Jordanian foe lightened the mood at the RP boxing camp which saw its campaign for slots in the Beijing Olympics slowly disintegrating with the defeats of Violito Payla against Anwar Yunusov of Tajikistan and Olando Tacuyan Jr. against Galiv Jafarov of Kazakhstan .

Payla bowed to Yunusov in a frustrating match that ended at 30-10 while Tacuyan failed to sustain an early lead and succumbed to a 25-18 decision.


source:visayandailystar.com

[ngprofflorida]

this is wonderful migo NG...thanks for posting

: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.

Mig I cant wait, kindly post some more pics of east block!!!! kay you always goes around in Bacolod during your vacation, Amigo jay the last time I was in Bacolod that was feb 2006 and this is different scenario before , very big improvement gid ya mig.... bow bow wow :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Mig I cant wait, kindly post some more pics of east block!!!! kay you always goes around in Bacolod during your vacation, Amigo jay the last time I was in Bacolod that was feb 2006 and this is different scenario before , very big improvement gid ya mig.... bow bow wow :banana::banana::banana::banana:


:cheers:Later tonight migs.Showing ang East Block diri sa thread.So keep watching guys.:lol:

Correct ka gid Mig Ng,kadamo abi naga inulhot nga developments in a short time kag damo na mga private vehicles sa Bacolod.

[SUV111]

Mig I cant wait, kindly post some more pics of east block!!!! kay you always goes around in Bacolod during your vacation, Amigo jay the last time I was in Bacolod that was feb 2006 and this is different scenario before , very big improvement gid ya mig.... bow bow wow :banana::banana::banana::banana:

hahahaah!!! dugay na gali migs, NG, you should see Bacolod, there are lots of things happened in that two years of absence...basi makibot ka pag puli mo indi mo na ma recognize ang iban na dalan naton diri

[SUV111]

@ Mayfair Plaza

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df06b3127cceb402f3f88a6100000025102QZtHLhuzZI

ooohhhh!!! this is waht postergirl is telling about...maybe next time i will try this place and see if it fits my standards :) hahahahaha!!!!

[SugarFreak]

Bacolod Airport reopening? Wow, manami kay i repoen na... What gadget ang i paypay ta sa piloto? Pwede na ang taklob ka kaldero? Ga pamangkot lang ah. +639152045338 - this comments from the negrosdaily text page / from the readers...

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:

oic,,,alumni gid na sya yah gali...maybe he cannot join here sa forum kay busy gid siya katama...kag daw siya mana ang moderator sang kabankalan www forum...hahah tani Ninja_adult nalng imo gin bansag/ayo,,,j/k

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.
the converting of Murcia town into a cityhood will be not pushing through coz the brgy Mambukal soon is separating to push into a townhood

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heres our newly painted SSS building

thank you SUV111 for this SSS pictures...one of the beautiful structure in Bacolod

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/elms10/8-2.jpg

@Jeff, hahaha, lurking lng ako anay kay kadasig sang thread, yawan ko lagas:).
nice Boynegros,,,medyo full body ang shot ng back facade niya...pwedi pa pala mapapatayuan ng midrise building sa may parking lot for the other use (condo or clinic)

[SUV111]

:cheers:Later tonight migs.Showing ang East Block diri sa thread.So keep watching guys.:lol:

Correct ka gid Mig Ng,kadamo abi naga inulhot nga developments in a short time kag damo na mga private vehicles sa Bacolod.

make sure lang Jay na showing ha, i will check it later. :)

[boynegro$]

Here comes the EAST


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Jay I like this set of photos, daw ara ka sa Manila.:):):banana:

[ngprofflorida]

boynegros any development of Riverside hospital for this year?

[boynegro$]

^^ Pare I,m not so sure with what I,ve heard pero since Bacolod LOMSH has MRI already and soon Adventists Med Center will also avail it, romours are spreading around last week that RMC will no longer buy one, but instead they will bought other machines that are not yet here in Western Visayas, PET scan is their target The Positron Emission Tomography. They are really pushing to become a Tourism Hospital my friend.:banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

Riverside School Buses


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[SugarFreak]

Solon Assures NSCA to Become a University Soon

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.*

nice to hear,,,Central Philippine State University,,,magkahawig sa Central Philippine University of Iloilo

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/2222079769_9a7c07f94a.jpg?v=0
STI is really growing in Bacolod, i think this is their 4th building :)
a stand-alone...the other AMA school there are already closed...in cuadra and in lacson and replaces to STI na i think

[boynegro$]

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[SUV111]

nice to hear,,,Central Philippine State University,,,magkahawig sa Central Philippine University of Iloilo


a stand-alone...the other AMA school there are already closed...in cuadra and in lacson and replaces to STI na i think

yes, its because aa now has its own campus in Bacolod

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finally!!! na post na gid man ang BUS sang riverside thanks @boynegros. :). and wow!!! kadasig sang mang inasal, yesterday may tabon pa subong wala na :)

[boynegro$]

^^I agree medyo gin dasigan nila obra. basi ga dali mag competensya sa Nana's kag sa Natures sa tupad.:):)

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/elms10/3-1.jpg

[SUV111]

^^ Pare I,m not so sure with what I,ve heard pero since Bacolod LOMSH has MRI already and soon Adventists Med Center will also avail it, romours are spreading around last week that RMC will no longer buy one, but instead they will bought other machines that are not yet here in Western Visayas, PET scan is their target The Positron Emission Tomography. They are really pushing to become a Tourism Hospital my friend.:banana::banana:

at least riverside is not that daluk daluk...hahahaha!!! better if they will not buy one kay 2 MRI's are enough already. :) and besides, if their idea is to acquire PET scan, much better para lain naman. :)

[SUV111]

^^I agree medyo gin dasigan nila obra. basi ga dali mag competensya sa Nana's kag sa Natures sa tupad.:):)

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/elms10/3-1.jpg

namit man dyapon natures migs. :) lain man ila set of menus so they will not compete...balik balikan gid na ang natures kay barato and namit ang food. :) at least may inasalan na da dapit :)

[boynegro$]

^^SUV, Pet scan is far better than MRI, millions are the difference in terms of price. I think only a few Hospitals here has that kind of machine.:)

[SUV111]

^^SUV, Pet scan is far better than MRI, millions are the difference in terms of price. I think only a few Hospitals here has that kind of machine.:)

yes, its better but it needs pa radioactive injection. kasakit!!!! pero mas maayo ang visualization compared sa MRI

[SUV111]

The white house

http://www.nbm.org/Exhibits/past/2000_1996/images/Whitehouse%20Images/whitehouse.jpg

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New Government Center Bacolod

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[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

The white house

http://www.nbm.org/Exhibits/past/2000_1996/images/Whitehouse%20Images/whitehouse.jpg

http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=5152&rendTypeId=4

New Government Center Bacolod

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its way bigger than the white house...
but simmilar ang design though...:banana::banana::banana:
hala ako lng isa!!!
pero 3 ang view!!!
CREEPY....

[SUV111]

^^ari na ko. :) hahahaha anyway, the NGC looks really beautiful. I cant wait for the landscape and the fountain. I bet they really got their design from the whitehouse. :)

[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

^^ari na ko. :) hahahaha anyway, the NGC looks really beautiful. I cant wait for the landscape and the fountain. I bet they really got their design from the whitehouse. :)

BTW... ang name as in "NEW" Government Center
or temporary lang?
dahil baka new lahat sa negros occ...
("NEW" bacolod-silay airport)

[SUV111]

The White House
http://www.thedctraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/white-house-tulips-paul-morse.jpg

New Government Center
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/December/12/pix/HILMARCS%20perspective1.jpg
look, even the fountain is so similar to the white house

[SUV111]

BTW... ang name as in "NEW" Government Center
or temporary lang?
dahil baka new lahat sa negros occ...
("NEW" bacolod-silay airport)

hahahaha!!! its only used by people...but in their seal, its Bacolod City Government lang. wala na new

[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

hahahaha!!! its only used by people...but in their seal, its Bacolod City Government lang. wala na new

hehehehhe....
super curious lang po....
so its a government center, so it means that its more than a city hall...
will it compose all the department offices...
so it means that the offices will not be scattered anymore in the city?
and all be in one roof?:)

[SUV111]

hehehehhe....
super curious lang po....
so its a government center, so it means that its more than a city hall...
will it compose all the department offices...
so it means that the offices will not be scattered anymore in the city?
and all be in one roof?:)

yupyup....it will be a one stop shop like malls. :) everything you'll be looking for is there na. :) thats suppose to be the plan, i hope they will do it according to the plan. but i heard our Mayor will still be holding office at the City hall and he will just visit NGC on a scheduled basis. I hope this is not true, coz i cant stand another retain City hall movement if ever.

[FLARNEX_XENRALF]

yupyup....it will be a one stop shop like malls. :) everything you'll be looking for is there na. :) thats suppose to be the plan, i hope they will do it according to the plan. but i heard our Mayor will still be holding office at the City hall and he will just visit NGC on a scheduled basis. I hope this is not true, coz i cant stand another retain City hall movement if ever.

RBCHM (retain bacolod city hall movement):lol::lol::lol:

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

RBCHM (retain bacolod city hall movement):lol::lol::lol:

hahahahaha!!!!! if we can expect the best from our Mayor, we should also expect something worst. :)

[jaywalker]

RBCHM (retain bacolod city hall movement):lol::lol::lol:

hahahahaha!!!!! if we can expect the best from our Mayor, we should also expect something worst. :)

:lol:Again? this is all non-sense.They should focus on what they have promised to the voters.

[jaywalker]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/28/pix/LEA.jpg

Carlo Leonardia photo

Lea Salonga and Jed Madela perform “A Whole New World” from Alladin for the Gawad Kalinga children during her concert at the USLS Coliseum Saturday*

[SUV111]

The Planta Hotel and Residences

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[TJ]

is the new government center really needed? or will it just serve as an eyecandy? i really think the money should be more need for housing of the squatters people specially in the dawis area, mambulok area and gaisano bridge area these areas are an eyesore in the path of progress and modernization.

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

^^Thanks Migs Suv,
We are getting a much clearer picture of The Planta Hotel and Residences nowaday.It seems to be that they are on thier final stage of construction.i think some rooms could have been ready.I saw some of the rooms with furnishing already.Some rooms were lighted last December with no curtain yet.

[SUV111]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/28/pix/LEA.jpg

Carlo Leonardia photo

Lea Salonga and Jed Madela perform “A Whole New World” from Alladin for the Gawad Kalinga children during her concert at the USLS Coliseum Saturday*

@jay, kindly post na the east pics.:) i am dying to see it :)

[SUV111]

^^Thanks Migs Suv,
We are getting a much clearer picture of The Planta Hotel and Residences nowaday.It seems to be that they are on thier final stage of construction.i think some rooms could have been ready.I saw some of the rooms with furnishing already.Some rooms were lighted last December with no curtain yet.

saw it too...i love the lamps, looks like the one used by Natures village Hotel...i think the interiors will be somewhat the same. Wala lang tani statwa na ga tindog sa lobby kay daw ka scary. :) hehehehehe:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[SUV111]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d5ab8a5a700000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

[jaywalker]

@jay, kindly post na the east pics.:) i am dying to see it :)

I can't tonight Migs Suv.Sorry.Next thread na lang.Di kaya sang sched ko mag-ipload photos.

[jaywalker]

ABES II library ‘most functional'
The Andres Bonifacio Elementary School II in Bacolod City recently won first prize in the library contest sponsored by the Department of Education, a press release from the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Central said.

The school was adjudged to have the “Most Functional Library” in District I, for its services, reference materials, facilities, librarian, and information technology,

School principal Grace Abao said the library is frequented by students for its wide selection of reading and reference materials, and well-ventilated and adequate space which makes it conducive for learning.The approachability and competence of the librarian was also a big factor, the press release said.

ABES II, the adopted school of the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Central, has a student population of 2,000.

District I is composed of six schools, namely: ABKASA Elementary School , Mandalagan Elementary School , ABES I, ABES II, Banago Elementary Schools I and II.

Mandalagan Elementary School was adjudged 2nd and the third, ABKASA Elementary School, the press release added.*

[SUV111]

I can't tonight Migs Suv.Sorry.Next thread na lang.Di kaya sang sched ko mag-ipload photos.

ohhh your too busy na gali migs?...sayang, I'm waiting pa naman :) hehehehe

ABES II library ‘most functional'
The Andres Bonifacio Elementary School II in Bacolod City recently won first prize in the library contest sponsored by the Department of Education, a press release from the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Central said.

The school was adjudged to have the “Most Functional Library” in District I, for its services, reference materials, facilities, librarian, and information technology,

School principal Grace Abao said the library is frequented by students for its wide selection of reading and reference materials, and well-ventilated and adequate space which makes it conducive for learning.The approachability and competence of the librarian was also a big factor, the press release said.

ABES II, the adopted school of the Rotary Club of Bacolod-Central, has a student population of 2,000.

District I is composed of six schools, namely: ABKASA Elementary School , Mandalagan Elementary School , ABES I, ABES II, Banago Elementary Schools I and II.

Mandalagan Elementary School was adjudged 2nd and the third, ABKASA Elementary School, the press release added.*

wow ha!!!! most functional...piyerde pa nila ang ETCS ba. :) Nami man gid bala ang ila school akg ka tinlo pa :)

[jaywalker]

saw it too...i love the lamps, looks like the one used by Natures village Hotel...i think the interiors will be somewhat the same. Wala lang tani statwa na ga tindog sa lobby kay daw ka scary. :) hehehehehe:lol::lol::lol::lol:

:lol:Mas modern design ang The Planta compared to that of The Nature Village Hotel.Most of thier muebles are antigo.When it comes to hotels,it reminds me the story of Tito from Sylvia Manor.Hello Sir,Good Evening!

[JEFFjr_25]

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/January/28/pix/LEA.jpg

Carlo Leonardia photo

Lea Salonga and Jed Madela perform “A Whole New World” from Alladin for the Gawad Kalinga children during her concert at the USLS Coliseum Saturday*
Lea S. will always be special to every Negrense. Ang galeng ni Jed M. kumanta at paghawak ng mic.:lol:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d5ab8a5a700000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA
I'm just curious @Smile, is the cafe a type of art exhibition room with cafe/resto around?:)

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

Lea S. will always be special to every Negrense. Ang galeng ni Jed M. kumanta at paghawak ng mic.:lol:


I'm just curious @Smile, is the cafe a type of art exhibition room with cafe/resto around?:)

hahahaha!!! you made me laugh...didnt you know that its his strategy and that made him won the contest in the US...:) i love his song love always finds a way...amo lang na :) nami gid man siya tingog....

of course Lea will always be special...dugong Negrense mig and shes proud of it. :)

regarding the cafe...yes!!! tumpak ka migo jeff

[jaywalker]

^^I love it Migs Suv.!!!!

Do i see claddings on sidewall?:)As in paint no more.Kabakal gid sang Palm trees sa Bacolod.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^I love it Migs Suv.!!!!

Do i see claddings on sidewall?:)As in paint no more.Kabakal gid sang Palm trees sa Bacolod.:lol:

thank you JAY!!!!!...i dont know if its cladding or just paint. :) but at least lapit na lang :)

[jaywalker]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d4284a59700000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

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Isa lang sila kalugar Migs?I haven't seen this cafe when i was there.

[JEFFjr_25]

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Wheres this new bldg located @SUV?

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Looking good everyday.. looking very good.

hahahaha!!! you made me laugh...didnt you know that its his strategy and that made him won the contest in the US...:) i love his song love always finds a way...amo lang na :) nami gid man siya tingog....

of course Lea will always be special...dugong Negrense mig and shes proud of it. :)

regarding the cafe...yes!!! tumpak ka migo jeff
hehehee... I hope they've spoken the dialect during their song intervals here.:lol: But knowing Lea, she cant get rid of her American twang.:)

:lol:Mas modern design ang The Planta compared to that of The Nature Village Hotel.Most of thier muebles are antigo.When it comes to hotels,it reminds me the story of Tito from Sylvia Manor.Hello Sir,Good Evening!
Can you share to us @Jay that story?:)

[SUV111]

Isa lang sila kalugar Migs?I haven't seen this cafe when i was there.

yes, its in Lopue's still and right beside riverside satellite clinic. :)

Wheres this new bldg located @SUV?


Looking good everyday.. looking very good.


hehehee... I hope they've spoken the dialect during their song intervals here.:lol: But knowing Lea, she cant get rid of her American twang.:)


Can you share to us @Jay that story?:)

hahahaha!!! lea cant speak ilonggo. :) I wanted to listen to her when she uses british accent :) daw ka angayan gid :)

[jaywalker]

thank you JAY!!!!!...i dont know if its cladding or just paint. :) but at least lapit na lang :)

If you look closely sa Photos,it looks like claddings.I could expect much from their next project based from Sanparq.I reckon they will not hesitate to spend more for the appearance of their next building.

[SUV111]

If you look closely sa Photos,it looks like claddings.I could expect much from their next project based from Sanparq.I reckon they will not hesitate to spend more for the appearance of their next building.

hahahaha!!!! yes and they are strict about sa picture taking ha
bawal ka mag picture beyond their fence...mga OA!!!

but sanparq is really beautiful...:) i hope they will add one more building to make it look more balanced

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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oooooohhhhhhh!!!! i miss the putopao of Quan and their sapin sapin...:) namit man na diri ang ila na mga native foods :)

[JEFFjr_25]

If you look closely sa Photos,it looks like claddings.I could expect much from their next project based from Sanparq.I reckon they will not hesitate to spend more for the appearance of their next building.
Exactly @Jay. The green industrial glass claddings they used to SanParq's facade is really neat and classy.

hahahaha!!!! yes and they are strict about sa picture taking ha
bawal ka mag picture beyond their fence...mga OA!!!

but sanparq is really beautiful...:) i hope they will add one more building to make it look more balanced
I hope they add more levels instead of another bldg.:lol:

[SUV111]

Exactly @Jay. The green industrial glass claddings they used to SanParq's facade is really neat and classy.


I hope they add more levels instead of another bldg.:lol:

their plan is to put up another building with a much higher level compared to the soon to be finished building. :):nuts::nuts:

[jaywalker]

hahahaha!!!! yes and they are strict about sa picture taking ha
bawal ka mag picture beyond their fence...mga OA!!!

but sanparq is really beautiful...:) i hope they will add one more building to make it look more balanced

Exactly @Jay. The green industrial glass claddings they used to SanParq's facade is really neat and classy.


I hope they add more levels instead of another bldg.:lol:

I wish it will be a higher building too, than of Sanparq.Many new buildings in Bacolod uses cladding instead of paint which could easily fade because of the weather.
Actually there are plenty of beautifully designed buildings in Bacolod except for that messy wires of PLDT and Ceneco which ruins their easthetic value.

[SUV111]

I wish it will be a higher building too, than of Sanparq.Many new buildings in Bacolod uses cladding instead of paint which could easily fade because of the weather.
Actually there are plenty of beautifully designed buildings in Bacolod except for that messy wires of PLDT and Ceneco which ruins their easthetic value.

ay amo gid...and its not only in Bacolod...its everywhere...thats why we need to create a newer CBD and it'll be more modern, all Electric wires and cables should be placed underground.

[jaywalker]

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Chinese Lanterns,signalling the start of 2008 Bacoloadiat Festival.:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

hey guys!!!! lets welcome ninja....ninja, kindly check the previous page and tell us what you think of our New Government Center...and tell us about your insights about the said project

[JEFFjr_25]

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So QUAN really made it. They made it big time now. I used to see their small shop near RMC/Bacolod Doctor's Hosp. before. But now, it seems they wanted to compete with the big players also. And thats a good sign.:)

The white house

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New Government Center Bacolod

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The White House
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look, even the fountain is so similar to the white house

@Smile: Kudos to you. Nice one. Great comparison.:cheers::cheers:

[SUV111]

Chinese Lanterns,signalling the start of 2008 Bacoloadiat Festival.:banana::banana::banana:

yes yes yes!!!!!!!!! one more week and Bacolod will shine again :)

[jaywalker]

The white house

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New Government Center Bacolod

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Splendid comparison Migs Suv.It looks very similar!:cheers:

[SUV111]

So QUAN really made it. They made ti big time now. I used to see their small shop near RMC/Bacolod Doctor's Hosp. before. But now, it seems they wanted to compete with the big players also. And thats a good sign.:)

@Smile: Kudos to you. Nice one. Great comparison.:cheers::cheers:

dont worry jeff, i will take the pictures of Quan in la sall, gaisano, East, Northdrive and their booths at SM and Robs. :)

ooohhh thank you gali :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

Splendid comparison Migs Suv.It looks very similar!:cheers:

thanks Jay, yes! but NGC i think is a lot Bigger. :)

[jaywalker]

yes yes yes!!!!!!!!! one more week and Bacolod will shine again :)

dont worry jeff, i will take the pictures of Quan in la sall, gaisano, East, Northdrive and their booths at SM and Robs. :)

ooohhh thank you gali :) hehehehe

thanks Jay, yes! but NGC i think is a lot Bigger. :)

I am really happy that some of our very own entreprenuers have become successful and Bacolodians patronage to thier products has been a part of it.That's one of the reason why Go Negosyo swing thier Caravan tour here.

[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

Riverside School Buses


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Nice to see that even Riverside's school buses are of good quality. I remember when Riverside College started offering courses like Nursing and P.T., the school is just a lowly neophyte. Now, it produced a lot. And it produced quality students who excel in their respective fields, in the Phils or abroad.

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/28

Bacolod public employment office sends 65 applicants abroad

Bacolod City (28 January) -- Around 65 applicants who applied for jobs abroad through the Bacolod City's Public Employment Services Office were hired.

This is according to Executive Assistant for public employment Moises de la Cruz. "Americana Quality, one of the principal employers represented by Ahmed Hassan Ahmed was present during the hiring process.

Ahmed has hired a number of our applicants", de la Cruz said. Presently there is a need for 6,000 workers in the United Arab Emirates.

Ahmed hired one applicant Socorro Rigor, on the spot as Shift Manager for Pizza Hut for its outlets in Dubai. Americana Quality is the recruiter for service crew for Pizza Hut, KFC and other such food chains in the UAE countries such as Dubai and Qatar.

John C. Maneclang, President and General Manager of Lead Resources Management Corporation was also in the city to scout for employees through the PESO Office.

According to de la Cruz, there are already many principals who have approached the PESO Office this 1st month of the year. East-West Manpower will be at the PESO Office also to entertain applicants.

"We are fully-booked with job recruitment agencies until the end of February," de la Cruz added.

The PESO Jobs Fair is held every week in line with the Trabajo para sa Bacolodnon, a project of Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia. (PIA/EAD

[SUV111]

I am really happy that some of our very entrepreneurs have become successful and Bacolodians patronage to their products has been a part of it.That's one of the reason why Go Negosyo swing thier Caravan tour here.

yupyupyup...i think its Bacolodians way of helping our own entrepreneurs. we love our own products:) just take a look at bobs, rolis, bongbongs to name the few. :)

[SUV111]

Nice to see that even Riverside's school buses are of good quality. I remember when Riverside College started offering courses like Nursing and P.T., the school is just a lowly neophyte. Now, it produced a lot. And it produced quality students who excell in their respective fields, in the Phils or abroad.

correct. :) i was amazed, before they only got one and now its 2!!!! i remember when we went to kabankalan for duty and we used this bus, ay abaw...kanami tulog.

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/28

Sen. Pia Cayetano pledges P1.5-M for Negros district hospitalKabankalan City, Negros Occidental (28 January) --
Senator Pia Cayetano in her recent visit to the province has pledged P 1.5 million for the Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital.

The amount is intended to improve the hospital's operating room. The senator asked Hospital Director Dr. Claudelia J.S. Pabillo for a wish list and photos of the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital for the later to know its state and urgent needs.

Cayetano, who chairs the senate committee on health and demography shares with the students of Fellowship Baptist College during their 54th Founders Day how she survived the loss of her son Gabrielle and father the late Senator Renato Cayetano.

Cayetano hopes her life would inspire students never to get discouraged with the difficulties they encounter in life.

Cayetano was welcomed at the city hall by Vice Governor Isidro Zayco, Mayor Pedro Zayco, Vice Mayor Delia Anacan and members of the Sangguinang Panlungsod. (PIA/EAD)

[ninja kid]

hey guys!!!! lets welcome ninja....ninja, kindly check the previous page and tell us what you think of our New Government Center...and tell us about your insights about the said project

maayong gab-i sa inyo tanan! :banana:

mamalaybay ko anay diutay ...:lol:

i think that the gov't centre is good project para ma-modernize ang aton sistema sa lokal nga gobyerno ... the city hall is already cramped and crowded ... and the place cannot accomodate all the gov't offices and vehicles needed to operate and run our city efficiently ...

isa pa ka rason nga nakit-an ko amo ang paghatag sing "confidence" sa mga investors sa aton syudad ... when they see our new government centre ... they would appreciate Bacolod as a modern city ... where it is good to invest ... "first impression lasts" kumbaga ... a modern gov't centre would boost their confidence in doing business here ... as well boost the morale of the locals ...

ti ... kamo ... ano ya ang mahambal/matugda ninyo? :)

[SUV111]

i like pia!!!! but not her brother whose been so chismoso and so madaldal....hahahahaha!!!!

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/28

MOA signed to improve health of hacienda kids
Bacolod City (28 January) -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO), Sugar Industry Foundation Inc. (SIFI) and the Helen Keller International (HKI) recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to help children and their communities attain better health and lifestyles.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Luisa Efren, SIFI President and Chief Operating Officer Edith Villanueva and Helen Keller Country Director Ellen Villate signed the MOA on "Improving Child Care and Community Wellness Among Families of Sugar Cane Workers in Selected Communities in Negros Occ., " at the Grand Regal Hotel last January 24.

Kraft Cares, the funding agency, was represented by its Manager on Corporate and Government Affairs Raymund Soberano. He said the project is the concern of everyone as he urged stakeholders to "hold hands" to ensure its success.

The project will be implemented in hacienda Sibukaw Diutay and Siason in Brgy. Sibukaw, San Enrique and Hacienda US Farm in Brgy. Ayungon, Valladolid involving 150 kids, HKI Juvy Zafra project coordinator told PIA.

The project aims to contribute to increase child survival by improving community health and nutrition practices towards healthy lifestyle and improving child development services.

The package of the core interventions includes health and nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, immunization of children and mothers, vitamin A supplementation and growth monitoring and promotion.

In her message, Villate said she hopes that the three haciendas will be a model for a possible replication of the project in other poor communities of the province. "We are here to empower communities as partners," she added.

Former Congresswoman Edith Villanueva thanked Kraft Cares for the project that also seeks to strengthen the knowledge of Barangay Health Workers, the people and if possible build a nutrition post where health personnel and parents can bring their children for weighing and immunization.

Mayor Rommel Yugore of Valladolid and Mayor Jilson Tubillara of San Enrique both expressed their gratitude to the people behind the project and wished that the activity will improve the lives of their constituents, especially the children.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Luisa Efren said malnutrition is a global problem that entails huge capital, time and the combined efforts of everyone for it to be solved. (PIA-LOL)

[SUV111]

maayong gab-i sa inyo tanan! :banana:

mamalaybay ko anay diutay ...:lol:

i think that the gov't centre is good project para ma-modernize ang aton sistema sa lokal nga gobyerno ... the city hall is already cramped and crowded ... and the place cannot accomodate all the gov't office and vehicles needed to operate and run our city efficiently ...

isa pa ka rason nga nakit-an ko amo ang paghatag sing "confidence" sa mga investors sa aton syudad ... when they see our new government centre ... they would appreciate Bacolod as a modern city ... where it is good to invest ... "first impression lasts" kumbaga ... a modern gov't centre would boost their confidence in doing business here ... as well boost the morale of the locals ...

ti ... kamo ... ano ya ang mahambal/matugda ninyo? :)

This is the crowning glory of Mayor Bing...this project is the one he can boast for...it signifies a stronger Bacolod. Like what you've said, this will give a good impression to investors. Having this infrastructure is a dream come true for all Bacolodians. It will make everything much easier now and people will no longer have difficulty in doing business since this building will provide comfort and convenience to evryone. :)

[jaywalker]

maayong gab-i sa inyo tanan! :banana:

mamalaybay ko anay diutay ...:lol:

i think that the gov't centre is good project para ma-modernize ang aton sistema sa lokal nga gobyerno ... the city hall is already cramped and crowded ... and the place cannot accomodate all the gov't offices and vehicles needed to operate and run our city efficiently ...

isa pa ka rason nga nakit-an ko amo ang paghatag sing "confidence" sa mga investors sa aton syudad ... when they see our new government centre ... they would appreciate Bacolod as a modern city ... where it is good to invest ... "first impression lasts" kumbaga ... a modern gov't centre would boost their confidence in doing business here ... as well boost the morale of the locals ...

ti ... kamo ... ano ya ang mahambal/matugda ninyo? :)

This is the crowning glory of Mayor Bing...this project is the one he can boast for...it signifies a stronger Bacolod. Like what you've said, this will give a good impression to investors. Having this infrastructure is a dream come true for all Bacolodians. It will make everything much easier now and people will no longer have difficulty in doing business since this building will provide comfort and convenience to evryone. :)

Good views mga Migo.This is how the optimistic people think.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

maayong gab-i sa inyo tanan! :banana:

mamalaybay ko anay diutay ...:lol:

i think that the gov't centre is good project para ma-modernize ang aton sistema sa lokal nga gobyerno ... the city hall is already cramped and crowded ... and the place cannot accomodate all the gov't offices and vehicles needed to operate and run our city efficiently ...

isa pa ka rason nga nakit-an ko amo ang paghatag sing "confidence" sa mga investors sa aton syudad ... when they see our new government centre ... they would appreciate Bacolod as a modern city ... where it is good to invest ... "first impression lasts" kumbaga ... a modern gov't centre would boost their confidence in doing business here ... as well boost the morale of the locals ...

ti ... kamo ... ano ya ang mahambal/matugda ninyo? :)
Vote @ninja_kid for Mayor.:banana: Ari pa mig hu , ang cheering squad mo :cheer::cheer::cheer: Well said @ninja. Every towns, cities or province's symbol of stability will always be their govt center. A magnificent structure standing tall, proud and mighty can be well attributed to a sound and fit social, economic and political health of the land. This will be one of Bing's legacy when he shift back to private service after 2010. That is, if he intends to be one.:)

[ninja kid]

This is the crowning glory of Mayor Bing...this project is the one he can boast for...it signifies a stronger Bacolod. Like what you've said, this will give a good impression to investors. Having this infrastructure is a dream come true for all Bacolodians. It will make everything much easier now and people will no longer have difficulty in doing business since this building will provide comfort and convenience to evryone. :)

next in line should be the New Provincial Capitol ... did they already came out with a plan to build a new one? just look at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol ... over-budgeted (?) kuno ... but it looks so modern with elevators and fountains pa ...:ohno:

same contractor ang nag-obra si NGC Bacolod ... :okay:

they can retain the old capitol ... just build a new one beside it ... atong maisan bala sa likod ... :lol:

[SUV111]

actually ninja they already have a plan but i dont know when they will start...

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

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ay abaw migs, nga a nautod si Mayor haw?...kanami pa naman sang iya na wave dira...tani gin kuha mo tanan para makita ang officials sang Bacolod

[ninja kid]

Vote @ninja_kid for Mayor.:banana: Ari pa mig hu , ang cheering squad mo :cheer::cheer::cheer: Well said @ninja. Every towns, cities or province's symbol of stability will always be their govt center. A magnificent structure standing tall, proud and mighty can be well attributed to a sound and fit social, economic and political health of the land. This will be one of Bing's legacy when he shift back to private service after 2010. That is, if he intends to be one.:)

thanks sir jeff ... honest opinions ko lang na ah ... but it's all true ...:)

our city's progress shall always reflect the capabilities and values of our people ... there are lots of sacrifices now ... but we all shall reap the great benefits later ... no need to work overseas na ... :okay::okay::okay:

[ninja kid]

actually ninja they already have a plan but i dont know when they will start...

next assignment mo na migs ... to research on the new capitol building ... j/k ha ... :lol::lol::lol:

daw nasuguan pa si migo Smile ba ... toink! :nuts::nuts::nuts:

[brownsarariman]

is the new government center really needed? or will it just serve as an eyecandy? i really think the money should be more need for housing of the squatters people specially in the dawis area, mambulok area and gaisano bridge area these areas are an eyesore in the path of progress and modernization.

bacolod city needs a wider government center and compared to its sister cities in negros, daw na ulihi na kita gani.

[JEFFjr_25]

thanks sir jeff ... honest opinions ko lang na ah ... but it's all true ...:)

our city's progress shall always reflect the capabilities and values of our people ... there are lots of sacrifices now ... but we all shall reap the great benefits later ... no need to work overseas na ... :okay::okay::okay:

All true @ninja. Pagtigulang kag manug retire na kita, our beloved Negros would be the perfect backdrop. (kasubo ah).. hehehe.. Soon the wheel of life will take its turn on us. And its on the positive side, this time around. Thats why, baka baka lang ta anay ah. Pag retire naton, kit-anay lang ta sa Bacolod or Talisay kag mag gulp gulp:drunk::drunk::cheers1:, este golf gali.:lol:

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

next assignment mo na migs ... to research on the new capitol building ... j/k ha ... :lol::lol::lol:

daw nasuguan pa si migo Smile ba ... toink! :nuts::nuts::nuts:

ara na na sa akon na organizer...makadto ko sa capitol one of these days. check ko kung may ara na sila plan :)

All true @ninja. Pagtigulang kag manug retire na kita, our beloved Negros would be the perfect backdrop. (kasubo ah).. hehehe.. Soon the wheel of life will take its turn on us. And its on the positive side, this time around. Thats why, baka baka lang ta anay ah. Pag retire naton, kit-anay lang ta sa Bacolod or Talisay kag mag gulp gulp:drunk::drunk::cheers1:, este golf gali.:lol:

hahahaha!!! korek, Bacolod is a lovely City and soon will be a retirement destination of the locals and tourists...actually damo na gani diri naga retire na mga foreigners... and to think indi pinay asawa nila. :)

[SUV111]

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oh wow...nice one, diin ni siya migs?

[ninja kid]

All true @ninja. Pagtigulang kag manug retire na kita, our beloved Negros would be the perfect backdrop. (kasubo ah).. hehehe.. Soon the wheel of life will take its turn on us. And its on the positive side, this time around. Thats why, baka baka lang ta anay ah. Pag retire naton, kit-anay lang ta sa Bacolod or Talisay kag mag gulp gulp:drunk::drunk::cheers1:, este golf gali.:lol:

mismo sir! syempre mamasyar ta sa NOHS pirme kada Alumni Homecoming ... para manginaon ... j/k :lol:

golf? pwede man ah .. we live near the NOGCC (Marapara) Golf Club ... i used to work part-time at the canteen there ... sulugu-on ... :lol:

thanks for the update pipol ... got to go back to work now ... sweet dreams! :cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

[brownsarariman]

damo na guid mga bag o nga establishments ba. san o pa masugod tukod mga economic processing zone man? tani may ara man ta sa negros ba...

[jaywalker]

oh wow...nice one, diin ni siya migs?

Sa Banago Port,Mig Suv.Thanks! Ginpractisan ko lang na migs ah.:lol:

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Different shades naman.:lol:

[SUV111]

damo na guid mga bag o nga establishments ba. san o pa masugod tukod mga economic processing zone man? tani may ara man ta sa negros ba...

it will just come brown...welcome gali ah.

lets wait kay basi sa sunod may ara naman ta now that we have a new airport, mas dako ang possibility for our province to have one.

[JEFFjr_25]

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Why so blue @Jaywalker???hehehe.. Nice shots mig. Poster perfect.

ara na na sa akon na organizer...makadto ko sa capitol one of these days. check ko kung may ara na sila plan :)



hahahaha!!! korek, Bacolod is a lovely City and soon will be a retirement destination of the locals and tourists...actually damo na gani diri naga retire na mga foreigners... and to think indi pinay asawa nila. :)
So true @Smile. Based on the previous pics posted here. I hope they spend more of their dollars and euros in the city.:lol:

mismo sir! syempre mamasyar ta sa NOHS pirme kada Alumni Homecoming ... para manginaon ... j/k :lol:

golf? pwede man ah .. we live near the NOGCC (Marapara) Golf Club ... i used to work part-time at the canteen there ... sulugu-on ... :lol:

thanks for the update pipol ... got to go back to work now ... sweet dreams! :cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:
See you too @ninja.


Welcome to SSC-Bacolod thread @Brown. Keep it up.:cheers:

[SUV111]

Sa Banago Port,Mig Suv.Thanks! Ginpractisan ko lang na migs ah.:lol:

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Different shades naman.:lol:

wow!!! soon, pag may mga midrise na ta ma nami na tulokon ang aton na skyline....sa sunod na lang na ang highrise, basi sa langilan na na ibutang kung e open ang airport. :) hahahaha

[jaywalker]

Why so blue @Jaywalker???hehehe.. Nice shots mig. Poster perfect.


:

Mig Jeff.Gusto ko lang mataga-an focus ang formation sang thick clouds.That's it!Bow........:lol:

[SUV111]

Why so blue @Jaywalker???hehehe.. Nice shots mig. Poster perfect.


So true @Smile. Based on the previous pics posted here. I hope they spend more of their dollars and euros in the city.:lol:


See you too @ninja.


Welcome to SSC-Bacolod thread @Brown. Keep it up.:cheers:

actually they are...they are spending a lot here. :) buhi gid ang aton na mga resorts and real estate...our friend Bo B told me that most of the houses in their subdivision are owned by foreigners. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Mig Jeff.Gusto ko lang mataga-an focus ang formation sang thick clouds.That's it!Bow........:lol:
Actually @Jay the cloud formation in the pics, after the blue edit, looked more like a painting. Its like the reel and real world collide.:lol:

actually they are...they are spending a lot here. :) buhi gid ang aton na mga resorts and real estate...our friend Bo B told me that most of the houses in their subdivision are owned by foreigners. :)
Bacolod's low crime rate, urbanized yet laid back and warm people must be the reasons why our foreign guests are staying. Whether for a vacation or for good. :)

[jaywalker]

wow!!! soon, pag may mga midrise na ta ma nami na tulokon ang aton na skyline....sa sunod na lang na ang highrise, basi sa langilan na na ibutang kung e open ang airport. :) hahahaha

So far PNB pa lang kit-anon Mig Suv.

[SUV111]

Actually @Jay the cloud formation in the pics, after the blue edit, looked more like a painting. Its like the reel and real world collide.:lol:


Bacolod's low crime rate, urbanized yet laid back and warm people must be the reasons why our foreign guests are staying. Whether for a vacation or for good. :)

and its really wonderful to know that we have long staying guests here..just imagine bala...Palmas del mar, they have a guest who stays there until march...whole family na sila and also at Sylvia Manor. :)

[brownsarariman]

it will just come brown...welcome gali ah.

lets wait kay basi sa sunod may ara naman ta now that we have a new airport, mas dako ang possibility for our province to have one.

Thanks for the welcome SUV111:)

huo man, para indi na ta mag export sg aton mga skilled technicians and laborers sa MM/Luzon kag Cebu.

[SUV111]

So far PNB pa lang kit-anon Mig Suv.

wait til the Horizon tower will be finished, it will also be visible along Banago port...how i wish there will be big infrastructure this year...maskin another 8 storeys lang na building and also the project of sanparq, i hope it will push through :)

[brownsarariman]

Welcome to SSC-Bacolod thread @Brown. Keep it up.:cheers:

Thanks JEFFjr!

nanamian guid ko sg nakita ko ang mga new improvements sa Bacolod.

[SUV111]

Thanks for the welcome SUV111:)

huo man, para indi na ta mag export sg aton mga skilled technicians and laborers sa MM/Luzon kag Cebu.

hahahaha!!!! basi by that time, kita naman ang ila na kadtoan diri para mangita ubra... kag tama gid na, we have so many kasimanwas working in those places, its time for them to go back and work in their own backyard para mas lapit sila sa family nila :)

btw, brown...please use multiquote in posting. if you wish to reply to our messages, you may click the" "" beside the "Quote" icon...sigehon mo lang kung diin pa gid gusto mo replyan para easy mag answer kag ma ka igo in one post. thanks...and please read the rules of SSC, you may check it in our thread...the link is posted there, somewhere in PAGE 25 i guess. :) thanks

[JEFFjr_25]

Thanks for the welcome SUV111:)

huo man, para indi na ta mag export sg aton mga skilled technicians and laborers sa MM/Luzon kag Cebu.
Pati engineers, nurses, programmers, administrators, etc etc mig.:)

Thanks JEFFjr!

nanamian guid ko sg nakita ko ang mga new improvements sa Bacolod.
Just scroll up and down @Brown. All the best stuffs of our dear Bacolod/Negros Occ. Try to visit the NBSA thread also. Happy posting.:)

[jaywalker]

and its really wonderful to know that we have long staying guests here..just imagine bala...Palmas del mar, they have a guest who stays there until march...whole family na sila and also at Sylvia Manor. :)

That's right Mig Suv,and a German why he love to stay in Bacolod.:cheers:

wait til the Horizon tower will be finished, it will also be visible along Banago port...how i wish there will be big infrastructure this year...maskin another 8 storeys lang na building and also the project of sanparq, i hope it will push through :)

yeah right!By the time i go home tapos na ina.Makuha na naman ko liwat pictures.:)


Welcome to the SSC Bacolod Brownsarariman!

[jaywalker]

Bacolod City gov’t moves to solve traffic congestion
By RANIE S. AZUE

BACOLOD City – The city government is taking several steps to solve the traffic congestion here. According to Councilor Wilson “Jun” Gamboa, there will be a “division of labor” in the monitoring of the streets. Traffic will be manned by the personnel of the province and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and city government personnel will take over the job from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Trucks plying the streets of the city will be strictly monitored. A truck ban will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Earlier, Mayor Evelio Leonardia tasked Gamboa to hold a dialogue with truckers and hauler associations.

Gamboa is the chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Traffic Management of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Trucks hauling sugarcane is also a problem. It was recently agreed that roads here will be rehabilitated to make them withstand heavy load.

The PHHC Bridge is expected to be functional in 50 days. The Victorias Milling Company is overseeing the works. The plans and specifications have the approval of the DPWH.

New routes for trucks and haulers have been agreed too: from the Circumferential Road (Lopue’s East), they must turn left to Burgos St., turn right to Lopez-Jaena St, turn left to B.S. Aquino Drive, then turn right to Lacson Street.

Meanwhile Norman Saril, chief of LTO-Bacolod, said trucks hauling sugarcane must have covers to prevent their haul from spilling on the roads.

He also said their cargoes should not be more that 14 feet protruding from their backs.

[mackoyMD]

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Migs ... Mang Inasal will open another branch in 888 Chinatown ... seen this in their official site ...

Mang Inasal Branches in Bacolod City

Gaisano City
SM City Bacolod
Libertad
East Block I

Soon to Open
Riverside
888 Chinatown Mall

[jaywalker]

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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One Sanparq na ang real name sang building.I like this type of Palm Trees that they used.It looks more better when it grows taller:cheers:

[ngprofflorida]

^^SUV, Pet scan is far better than MRI, millions are the difference in terms of price. I think only a few Hospitals here has that kind of machine.:)

Wow PET SCAN GID ILA AH!!! thats very expensive machine, advance diagnostic for CANCER detection. Riverside maybe vying for the cancer center on the south, why they want to acquire this machine. only St. Lukes medical center in Manila had that kind of machine.

[ngprofflorida]

The white house

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New Government Center Bacolod

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Wow the white house of Asia, puwede gid ka state of the nation address si Pres. Gloria arroyo. its really beautiful another tourist attraction of Bacolod.

[ngprofflorida]

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Wow very classy na gid ang infront sang Riverside Hospital Mang Inasal the building is really clssy, the BOB's restaurant plus red ribbon.... wala na ako masabi sang location.

[jaywalker]

^^SUV, Pet scan is far better than MRI, millions are the difference in terms of price. I think only a few Hospitals here has that kind of machine.:)

yes, its better but it needs pa radioactive injection. kasakit!!!! pero mas maayo ang visualization compared sa MRI

Wow PET SCAN GID ILA AH!!! thats very expensive machine, advance diagnostic for CANCER detection. Riverside maybe vying for the cancer center on the south, why they want to acquire this machine. only St. Lukes medical center in Manila had that kind of machine.

PET scan has more accurate results.A friend of mine gin MRI and indi pagid sila contented sa result and they recommended mapa PET scan pa gid and didto naconfirm ang findings.

[jaywalker]

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Wow very classy na gid ang infront sang Riverside Hospital Mang Inasal the building is really clssy, the BOB's restaurant plus red ribbon.... wala na ako masabi sang location.[/QUOTE]

Mig Ng,Daw extension na ini sang Lacson kay it's only a walking distance from People's Village,Inaka,Gerry's Grill,Mushu and Bar21.

[jaywalker]

4 days before the Old Airport closed

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[ngprofflorida]

Wow very classy na gid ang infront sang Riverside Hospital Mang Inasal the building is really clssy, the BOB's restaurant plus red ribbon.... wala na ako masabi sang location.

Mig Ng,Daw extension na ini sang Lacson kay it's only a walking distance from People's Village,Inaka,Gerry's Grill,Mushu and Bar21.[/QUOTE]

Wow that area is really dominated my the classy resto's, by the way this mang inasal is really classy, baskog gid, by the way can you recommend which restaurant you really like to eat?

[ngprofflorida]

4 days before the Old Airport closed

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The Unforgettable place in Bacolod.... this is a night flight so your not afraid this airport during rainy days. basi ma over shot sa runways......

[ngprofflorida]

PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

Double Occupancy CASH CREDIT CARD
20% disc. 15% disc.
27 Standard 1650.00 330.00 =1320.00 247.50 =1402.5
27 Deluxe 1850.00 370.00 =1480.00 277.50 =1572.5
4 Family Standard 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5
1 Family Deluxe 2950.00 590.00 =3360.00 442.50 =2507.5
16 Superior 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5

30% disc. 25% disc.
1 Bridal Suite 4000.00 1200.00 =2800.00 1000.00 =3000
2 Superior Suite 4500.00 1350.00 =3150.00 1125.00 =3375
3 Residential Suite 5500.00 1650.00 =3850.00 1375.00 =4125
1 The Loft 7200.00 2160 =5040.00 1800.00 =5400

Extra Bed 300.00
Extra Person/Mat 200.00

* Family Standard Room are for triple occupancy with 3 twin beds
* Family Deluxe Room are for triple occupancy with 1 queensize bed and 1 twin bed
* Standard to Superior Rooms inclusive of One (1) breakfast buffet
* All Suite rooms inclusive of Two (2) breakfast buffet

TEMPORARILY ALL BOOKINGS WILL BE HANDLED BY BUSINESS INN AT TELEPHONE NO. (023) 4338877
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d429ca58f00000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

[SUV111]

PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

Double Occupancy CASH CREDIT CARD
20% disc. 15% disc.
27 Standard 1650.00 330.00 =1320.00 247.50 =1402.5
27 Deluxe 1850.00 370.00 =1480.00 277.50 =1572.5
4 Family Standard 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5
1 Family Deluxe 2950.00 590.00 =3360.00 442.50 =2507.5
16 Superior 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5

30% disc. 25% disc.
1 Bridal Suite 4000.00 1200.00 =2800.00 1000.00 =3000
2 Superior Suite 4500.00 1350.00 =3150.00 1125.00 =3375
3 Residential Suite 5500.00 1650.00 =3850.00 1375.00 =4125
1 The Loft 7200.00 2160 =5040.00 1800.00 =5400

Extra Bed 300.00
Extra Person/Mat 200.00

* Family Standard Room are for triple occupancy with 3 twin beds
* Family Deluxe Room are for triple occupancy with 1 queensize bed and 1 twin bed
* Standard to Superior Rooms inclusive of One (1) breakfast buffet
* All Suite rooms inclusive of Two (2) breakfast buffet

TEMPORARILY ALL BOOKINGS WILL BE HANDLED BY BUSINESS INN AT TELEPHONE NO. (023) 4338877
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nice find NG, how many rooms all in all migs?...i hope we can also get the specifics of westown so we can post it here

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

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Bacolod Mayor Leonardia inspects work at the Bacolod Government Center that is nearing completion.*

[SUV111]

Services sector registers
P2B in '07 investments


Investments in the services sector of Negros Occidental reached P2.004 billion in 2007, based on business name registrations of the local office of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Data from the DTI show the sector hit P877.77 million in investments from January to June last year alone.

It includes businesses in transportation, communication and storage, finance/pawnshop, dwelling/real estate, private professional service, trading/dwelling and other related trades.

In 2007, transportation, communication and storage posted P72.994 million in investments; finance/pawnshop, P85.434 million; dwelling/real estate, P740.977 million; private professional service, P130.679 million; trading retailing, P782.667 million; and other related trades, P191.874 million.

DTI-Negros Occidental records also show that in January registered P391.428 million; February, P106.679 million; March, P65.044 million; April, P107.789 million; May, P93.065 million; June, P113.763 million; July, P91.510 million; August, P91.698 million; September, P80.613 million; October, P306.276 million; November, P350.338 million; and December, P206.429 million.

Services consistently registers the highest investments every year compared to the industry, and agriculture, fishery and forestry sectors, figures show.

For all three sectors, Negros Occidental posted P2.67 billion in investments in 2007. Industry generated P340.618 million in investments while agro-fishery and forestry, P325.697 million.*NLG

[ngprofflorida]

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Bacolod Mayor Leonardia inspects work at the Bacolod Government Center that is nearing completion.*

Wow wonderful dream of Bing Leonardia, parang magical disney ang dating, the white house in asia...:banana::banana::banana: Magical thinking!!!!!! sugarbowl fairy tama ka..... your the best!!!!!

Tumpak naman ang fairy ko!!!!!

[SUV111]

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hahahaha!!! pampagutom. went to SM yesterday and this place is still crowded. :) namitan gid ang Bacolod sang ila pizza. :) ako namitan man plus their calzone

[SUV111]

Talks on for
Air Force site in Silay
BY GILBERT BAYORAN

Exploratory talks are now underway for the acquisition of a four-hectare lot to be used by the Philippine Air Force in the vicinity of the new Bacolod-Silay airport in Silay City .

AFP Central Command chief Lt. Gen. Victor Ibrado yesterday met with Acting Gov. Isidro Zayco and Mayor Jose Montelibano on plans to transfer the PAF Tactical Operations Command 6 at the Mandurriao Airport in Iloilo to Silay.

Ibrado said they have discussed the price of the property to be purchased, mechanics of the acquisition and requirements needed from the Air Force, to pave the way for the establishment of military facilities and parking area for helicopter gunships and C-130 cargo planes.

Zayco said the provincial government will provide a counterpart for the purchase of the lot, that costs is P12 million, while the Silay city government also pledged to help.

TOC 6 supervises the operations of military aircrafts in Western Visayas .

Ibrado said the transfer of TOC 6 headquarters from Iloilo to Negros Occidental will boost the security of the airport in Silay.

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

Ibrado said the TOC 6 has a K-9 and Explosives Ordnance Units, and Air Force personnel, which will compliment the security of the airport in Silay.*GPB

[ngprofflorida]

OPV opens Cadiz
swine-breeding center

The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian and the Cadiz City Veterinary Office recently inaugurated the Negros Occidental Swine- Breeding Center in Brgy. Tinampa-an, a press release from Capitol said said.

The breeding center, which can house 25 sows and 70 heads for fattening, has facilities such as farrowing and gestating cage, boar's pen, fattening pen and concrete structure.

Prior to its operation, the provincial government through the OPV provided one head junior boar and three heads gilt worth P73,000 as counterpart for the community to start its own genetic improvement program. It will be used for artificial insemination on swine for a maximized breeding potential, the press release said.

Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena said the establishment of a breeding center is a key towards a sustainable animal improvement program in the province.

Among the officials present at the inauguration rites were Cadiz City Vice Mayor Samson Mirhan, and City Veterinarian Josue Rabang.*

[ngprofflorida]

hahahaha!!! pampagutom. went to SM yesterday and this place is still crowded. :) namitan gid ang Bacolod sang ila pizza. :) ako namitan man plus their calzone

Mig non stop gid ang mga people sa Bacolod, they always eat. grabe mig may kuwarta gid..... Patok gid ang yellow cab.

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[ngprofflorida]

Tourism-police
seminar held in Silay

The first session in the series of Tourism Police Seminar-Workshop in Silay City , Negros Occidental, held recently was attended by 50 policemen led by Supt. Roderick Augustus Alba, a Silay City press release said.

Topics included "Understanding Tourist Attractions in Silay," "Protocol and Social Grace", "Escorting VIPs", "Handling Foreign Tourists Violating Philippine Laws" and "Familiarizing Common Incidents Related to Tourism".

The press release also said that Mayor Jose Montelibano said that he wants Silay policemen to be tourist-friendly and he expects them to provide tourists the basic information about the tourism potentials of the city.

Alba is also giving seminar-workshops to barangay tanods of the 16 barangays to augment the regular police force considering the influx of visitors in Silay due to the operations of the airport, the press release said.

The seminar was jointly facilitated by the Silay City Tourism Division, Silay City Tourism Development Council and Air Transportation Office, in coordination with the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Mig Ng,Daw extension na ini sang Lacson kay it's only a walking distance from People's Village,Inaka,Gerry's Grill,Mushu and Bar21.

Wow that area is really dominated my the classy resto's, by the way this mang inasal is really classy, baskog gid, by the way can you recommend which restaurant you really like to eat?[/QUOTE]

Halos tanan dira Migs nami kaunan.Mostly family oriented sila tanan kay most Bacolenos nami magdinner sa guha but my choice would be the resto ni L'Fisher Hotel called Ripples.Mig Suv can still recall that day,almost 3am na kami nagkadto didto.:lol:
Mig Ng,Mig Suv has more recommendations about restos kay siya man nagadala sa akon if where is the place to dine.:lol:

The Unforgettable place in Bacolod.... this is a night flight so your not afraid this airport during rainy days. basi ma over shot sa runways......

So far,the Pilot did it well.Nice take-off at the old airport and smooth touchdown at NAIA.Flight along the way is ok not bumpy despite of the weather,FA's all young and all are smiling.:cheers:

[ngprofflorida]

Mig SUV jaywalker grabe gid ang architect very creative ang magical thinking, daw naga damgo sang matuod, that theres is a white house in asia can be found in Bacolod.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/2215651187_b298ac5986.jpg?v=0[/CENTER][/QUOTE]

[jaywalker]

PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

Double Occupancy CASH CREDIT CARD
20% disc. 15% disc.
27 Standard 1650.00 330.00 =1320.00 247.50 =1402.5
27 Deluxe 1850.00 370.00 =1480.00 277.50 =1572.5
4 Family Standard 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5
1 Family Deluxe 2950.00 590.00 =3360.00 442.50 =2507.5
16 Superior 2450.00 490.00 =1960.00 367.50 =2082.5

30% disc. 25% disc.
1 Bridal Suite 4000.00 1200.00 =2800.00 1000.00 =3000
2 Superior Suite 4500.00 1350.00 =3150.00 1125.00 =3375
3 Residential Suite 5500.00 1650.00 =3850.00 1375.00 =4125
1 The Loft 7200.00 2160 =5040.00 1800.00 =5400

Extra Bed 300.00
Extra Person/Mat 200.00

* Family Standard Room are for triple occupancy with 3 twin beds
* Family Deluxe Room are for triple occupancy with 1 queensize bed and 1 twin bed
* Standard to Superior Rooms inclusive of One (1) breakfast buffet
* All Suite rooms inclusive of Two (2) breakfast buffet

TEMPORARILY ALL BOOKINGS WILL BE HANDLED BY BUSINESS INN AT TELEPHONE NO. (023) 4338877
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d429ca58f00000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

nice find NG, how many rooms all in all migs?...i hope we can also get the specifics of westown so we can post it here


:lol:Grabe kadasig sa imo magresearch.Wala pa nag-open may source ka na sang room rates sang The Planta.Good Job Mig Ng!

[kyle@1008]

Tourism-police
seminar held in Silay

The first session in the series of Tourism Police Seminar-Workshop in Silay City , Negros Occidental, held recently was attended by 50 policemen led by Supt. Roderick Augustus Alba, a Silay City press release said.

Topics included "Understanding Tourist Attractions in Silay," "Protocol and Social Grace", "Escorting VIPs", "Handling Foreign Tourists Violating Philippine Laws" and "Familiarizing Common Incidents Related to Tourism".

The press release also said that Mayor Jose Montelibano said that he wants Silay policemen to be tourist-friendly and he expects them to provide tourists the basic information about the tourism potentials of the city.

Alba is also giving seminar-workshops to barangay tanods of the 16 barangays to augment the regular police force considering the influx of visitors in Silay due to the operations of the airport, the press release said.

The seminar was jointly facilitated by the Silay City Tourism Division, Silay City Tourism Development Council and Air Transportation Office, in coordination with the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental, the press release added.*

the montelibanos really are great leaders, bacolod owes a lot to them, particularly since bacolod's grid design was a part of alfredo montelibano's vision, and we're still using it today, mayor leonardia was mentored by mayor montelibano..maybe bacolod should elect another one to the office after mayor leonardia's term is over...

[ngprofflorida]

:lol:Grabe kadasig sa imo magresearch.Wala pa nag-open may source ka na sang room rates sang The Planta.Good Job Mig Ng!

Thank you gid mig may friend was working inside, another fairy.......:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

hahahaha!!! pampagutom. went to SM yesterday and this place is still crowded. :) namitan gid ang Bacolod sang ila pizza. :) ako namitan man plus their calzone

Mig non stop gid ang mga people sa Bacolod, they always eat. grabe mig may kuwarta gid..... Patok gid ang yellow cab.

Mig Ng,pagpauli mo sa Bacolod you will many choices sa restaurants and Cafes.Not only in Lacson have food strip but also in East Block ,number of restos are starting to build-up.

[ngprofflorida]

Mig Ng,pagpauli mo sa Bacolod you will many choices sa restaurants and Cafes.Not only in Lacson have food strip but also in East Block ,number of restos are starting to build-up.

my first choice will be Lacson and 2nd choice will be east block center.... mig grabe ang resto, north, south, east, west.. ....:banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

the montelibanos really are great leaders, bacolod owes a lot to them, particularly since bacolod's grid design was a part of alfredo montelibano's vision, and we're still using it today, mayor leonardia was mentored by mayor montelibano..maybe bacolod should elect another one to the office after mayor leonardia's term is over...

And not just good leaders kyle, they are also the kind of people who are humble and very approachable. If one of the Montelibano's will run in bacolod office, i will surely campaign for them. hehehehe.

[jaywalker]

my first choice will be Lacson and 2nd choice will be east block center.... mig grabe ang resto, north, south, east, west.. ....:banana::banana::banana:

.......and sa South,Goldenfields is the place to be or if you want na medyo pricey,ara sa may Luxur Place.It's a Chinese Resto,if i'm correct that would the be Full Moon Restaurant kilid Teleperformance.

[jaywalker]

the montelibanos really are great leaders, bacolod owes a lot to them, particularly since bacolod's grid design was a part of alfredo montelibano's vision, and we're still using it today, mayor leonardia was mentored by mayor montelibano..maybe bacolod should elect another one to the office after mayor leonardia's term is over...

And not just good leaders kyle, they are also the kind of people who are humble and very approachable. If one of the Montelibano's will run in bacolod office, i will surely campaign for them. hehehehe.

You are both correct.:cheers:

Welcome back Kyle!:)

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[SUV111]

Mig Ng,pagpauli mo sa Bacolod you will have many choices sa restaurants and Cafes.Not only in Lacson have food strip but also in East Block ,number of restos are starting to build-up.

thats right jay...Bacolod people really loves to dine e. daw nakasanayan na na diri na mag kaon sa gwa with family and friends kay man ka barato lang migs.. grabe!!! imo na 500 apat na kamo na ka kaon. :)

[jaywalker]

thats right jay...Bacolod people really loves to dine e. daw nakasanayan na na diri na mag kaon sa gwa with family and friends kay man ka barato lang migs.. grabe!!! imo na 500 apat na kamo na ka kaon. :)

Correct ka gid Mig Suv,quality of food is very good,very affordable,very family oriented restos,classy ambiance,well designed interiors and even the exteriors.
Mig Ng,sometimes advisable nga macall ka anay para magpareserve table especially weekends.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

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Against the light??:lol: Grabe, kasilaw.. :)

the montelibanos really are great leaders, bacolod owes a lot to them, particularly since bacolod's grid design was a part of alfredo montelibano's vision, and we're still using it today, mayor leonardia was mentored by mayor montelibano..maybe bacolod should elect another one to the office after mayor leonardia's term is over...

If The US have Franklin Roosevelt & George Washington, UK's Winston Churchill, France's Bonaparte, The Osmenas(still active) in Cebu, .. then I can say that the Montelibano's of Negros are our province' contribution to great leaders and visionaries. Its just so sad that the person he mentored in politics(even the "bridge" for his now wife), turned his back and resorted to an array of political mudslinging. Just to reach his so called "political ambitions". Too bad Bing just cant resist the temptations and situations like that in politics. The dirty side of politics, that is. :ohno:

[SugarFreak]

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. :)

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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?

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:

i agree to convert it into a commercial area to make it a better Libertad one of the Bacolod's business hub district,,,or rather renovate it and to make a city coliseum/indoor arena...kay sa USLS lang permi ang gina venue ang mga convention kag mga cultural activities

is the new government center really needed? or will it just serve as an eyecandy? i really think the money should be more need for housing of the squatters people specially in the dawis area, mambulok area and gaisano bridge area these areas are an eyesore in the path of progress and modernization.
bacolod city needs a wider government center and compared to its sister cities in negros, daw na ulihi na kita gani.

i think bacolod is really needed it now...look at the other cities within the province,,,they have already their own new city halls and bacolod is the capital city why not to buid it their own...not only we called it a city hall but a government center...tan-awa subong ang present city hall sang bacolod watak-watak pa ang ila mga departmento ang iban ara sa plaza mart mall...the housing is another project on focusing and etc

[SUV111]

Against the light??:lol: Grabe, kasilaw.. :)



If The US have Franklin Roosevelt & George Washington, UK's Winston Churchill, France's Bonaparte, The Osmenas(still active) in Cebu, .. then I can say that the Montelibano's of Negros are our province' contribution to great leaders and visionaries. Its just so sad that the person he mentored in politics(even the "bridge" for his now wife), turned his back and resorted to an array of political mudslinging. Just to reach his so called "political ambitions". Too bad Bing just cant resist the temptations and situations like that in politics. The dirty side of politics, that is. :ohno:

i totally agree...one cant just resist the temptation of politics...you can even betray a good friend and go on with what your allies are telling you. I will surely praise Mayor Bing if he only stayed humble and remain calm rather than boastful and arrogant as what he is now.

[ngprofflorida]

good evening everyone any update here.......

[SUV111]

^^yes, posters are out for the travelXchange...:) the event is set on february 1-3 at robinsons place bacolod

[SUV111]

Bacolod golfer tops Country Club tourney
By Henry Villalva

SCOOP awardee Juvic Pagunsan displayed rock-solid composure last Sunday to dominate and top the rich The Country Club invitational tournament in Canlubang, Laguna.

Confirming his status as one of the country's top professional golfers, the former amateur standout turned a one-under-par 69 behind another swashbuckling performance to pocket another P1.3 million after just four days of work.

As predicted, the 29-year-ld Pagunsan, a former caddie at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Binitin, Murcia, Negros Occidental topped the competition as no one from his flightmates including deposed champion Angelo Que and uncle Rey Pagunsan managed to mount any serious challenge.

The elder Pagunsan was quoted as telling covering mediamen, "Juvic's 15-foot birdie putt on the hazard-laden first hole got him going and set the tone for his stirring wire-to-wire win."

The Country Club Invitational is a tournament held in honor of golf patron Don Pocholo Razon.

No less than Que, himself, who eventually settled for the runner-up prize of P677, 710, described Pagunsan's victory as "brilliant."

Pagunsan, who won the same amount two years ago during the same year turned pro, offered quite an explanation to covering mediamen as to how he tallied a 10-under-par 270- the lowest four-day total in six years- to win the event by 9 strokes over Que- also considered as the higest winning margin so far. "I stayed focused from the very start that's why I was able to hold on and win it again," the Negrense said.

[ngprofflorida]

^^yes, posters are out for the travelXchange...:) the event is set on february 1-3 at robinsons place bacolod

Wow another biggest event in the country, all hotels are fully booked again, travel operators, airlines, hotels, and resort will showcase the best among the best of the country as well as asian countries.... cool :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

i will check inside the mall tomorrow for some schedule of activities...i will post the ad later. :)

[SUV111]

The 3rd TravelXchange 2008 is supported by the Department of Tourism, Pagcir, Provincial Tourism Office, City of Bacolod, Skal International, Cebu Pacific, Panay News, Sikat TV and Robinson's Place.

Other confirmed participants include Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau; Bohol Divers Resort & Convention Center; Microtel Inns & Suites; DOT Region X; Grand Regal Hotels; Plantation Bay Resort & Spa, Mactan; White Rock Beach Resort, Zambales; Mountain Woods Resort, Subic; Amadeus; Travel Club; Baron Travel; Sunbee Travel & Tours, Cagayan de Oro; Mallberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro; Royal Caribbean Cruises, Casino Hotel Bacolod and Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

[SugarFreak]

The White House
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New Government Center
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look, even the fountain is so similar to the white house

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enlarging

visit the New Bacolod Government Center thread @ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=18044128#post18044128

[SUV111]

^^ thanks for posting the enlarged pic of NGC sugar. At least now its so clear that the 2 buildings have something in common and thats the landscape and the design :)

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

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Its like the leaning tower of Pisa.:lol: Nice pics @Smile.

[SUV111]

^^ hahaha!!! thank you jeff, actually i was crossing the street when i took that pic. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

@Smile, pwede na siguro i-photoshop ang wires. Or edit na lang with whatever strategy.hehehehe.. Kanami tani sang shot and the building design, LESS the wires.:lol:

[SugarFreak]

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may elevator ni siya kag ang Sylvia Manor?

[SUV111]

may elevator ni siya kag ang Sylvia Manor?

sylvia manor syempre may ara...ini, i dont know...but i hope may ara maski 3 floors lang siya para indi man mabudlayan kung bug at ang dala sang guest. :)

[JEFFjr_25]

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This will be one best site/backdrop for those soon-to-be couples. It'll create a romantic ambience with Planta's classic design. :lovethem:

[ngprofflorida]

wow the best ang white house sa Bacolod another landmark .... thanks suv for the update of la planta hotel... ara na ang room rate.....

[SUV111]

^^ yes, saw the room rate a while ago. :) pila gani ka rooms ang new pavilion hotel and convention migs?

[JEFFjr_25]

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@Smile, pics of Metrodome's interiors will be much appreciated.:) LIHOG lang ko noy ah.:)

[SUV111]

@Smile, pics of Metrodome's interiors will be much appreciated.:) LIHOG lang ko noy ah.:)

hahahaha...you'll appreciate it much if the building will be filled up but for now, i dont think its a good idea :) daw kalain pa e kay dutay pa lang ang ara sa sulod
. :)

[jaywalker]

^^:banana:Rush,rsuh,rush na gid ang The Planta Hotel.Mala-ot gid sila for February i think.Any news para sa opening?

[jaywalker]

The 3rd TravelXchange 2008 is supported by the Department of Tourism, Pagcir, Provincial Tourism Office, City of Bacolod, Skal International, Cebu Pacific, Panay News, Sikat TV and Robinson's Place.

Other confirmed participants include Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau; Bohol Divers Resort & Convention Center; Microtel Inns & Suites; DOT Region X; Grand Regal Hotels; Plantation Bay Resort & Spa, Mactan; White Rock Beach Resort, Zambales; Mountain Woods Resort, Subic; Amadeus; Travel Club; Baron Travel; Sunbee Travel & Tours, Cagayan de Oro; Mallberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro; Royal Caribbean Cruises, Casino Hotel Bacolod and Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

It's the best time to buy travel packages during this event.Travel industry in Bacolod is getting bigger and the future has full of promise than ever:)

[jaywalker]

San Carlos footbridge inaugurated

A new reinforced concrete footbridge and renovation of a flood control system at So. Haguimitan, Brgy. Palampas, San Carlos City , was inaugurated yesterday.

San Carlos Mayor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Provincial Board Member Renato Gustilo, Punong Barangay Mark Cui and the Barangay Kagawads of Barangay Palampas officiated the ribbon cutting and blessing of the project, a San Carlos City press release said.

The construction of the project cost P2,080,000 and was funded by the Local Government of San Carlos through the Lump Sum Appropriation of 2007.

The flood control system was also renovated to secure the community from said calamity, the press release added.*

[ninja kid]

nice pix mga migo ... daw nahidlaw gid ko dayon ah ... kanami lupad puli ... :no:

last 2 posts na lang ... i hope makahingagaw pa ...

good evening folks !!! :banana::banana::banana:

[kiretoce]

Time for a new thread folks. :colgate:




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[SUV111]

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February 9, 2008

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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.


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February 1-3, 2008

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THE 3rd TravelXchange will be held in Bacolod City from February 1 to 3, 2008 featuring not only the country's top tourist destinations but also those within the ASEAN region.

TravelXchange 2008 will bring together sellers from different hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, hospitality and leisure products, tour operators, travel agents, dive resorts, fast-craft operators and destination companies to Bacolod to offer its residents attractive tour packages and rates.


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PAL Interclub Golf Tournament (Seniors Division) Feb22-24, 2008, Bacolod City
PAL Interclub Golf Tournament (Regular Division) Feb 26-Mar 1,2008, Bacolod City

Bacolod Forumers:

Jaywalker, Jeffjr25, Boynegros, , postergirl, flarnex_xenralf, Ngprofflorida, Bo B, Kyle, Byahilo, Bacolodnon, boy_mascuvado, mackoyMD, sweetgirl, putnam_48, Ninja_kid, derfbcd, dmist24, Menina, England_boy, Tumandok, sugarfreak, kyapjoco, jmoc, xeltran, sugarboy,Taz08, sassieboy, wildmusic, juicydude22, TJ, neomind, sugarbowlfairy, brownsarariwasa, blight, Mr. Fanatic and SUV111

[JEFFjr_25]

Congratulations and a big 'thanks!' to @Smile for this new and wonderful SSC-Bacolod thread. Lets rock!:banana::banana::banana:

[ninja kid]

madamo gid nga salamat migo Smile ... :)

let's look forward to the happenings this February ...

and continue to tackle the latest developments in our beloved Bacolod city ...

thanks to the SSC admin and mods too! :banana:

[jaywalker]

M E T R O D O M E

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Thanks for starting the new thread Mig Suv!:banana:Excellent job!:banana:

Fast Forward Bacolod!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

2008 Calendar of Events

February 9, 2008 - BACOLAODIAT FESTIVAL


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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.

April 2008 - PANAAD SA NEGROS FESTIVAL

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"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.

April 2008 - EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

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


June 12, 2008 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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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.

October 19, 2008 - BACOLOD CITY CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION

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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.

October 1-21, 2008 - MASSKARA FESTIVAL

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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.
http://bacolodcity.gov.ph/yearly_scheduleofactivities.htm

[jaywalker]

M E T R O D O M E
Bacolod City


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[kiretoce]

Link to Thread 19 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572883) in the Archives. :colgate:

[JEFFjr_25]

Kanami sang mga pics ni migo @Jay ah.. Thanks for sharing those pics. And your new watermark.:okay:

[jaywalker]

Thank you very much Migo Kimber!.:)



.....additional lang sa Metrodome:cheers:

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[SUV111]

LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS

L' FISHER HOTEL (First Class)
14th-15th Lacson St, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-3730 to 39
Number of Rooms: 101



Luxur Place Hotel
Magsaysay Ave,. Lacson Ext St, Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-4551
# of rooms: 112



SUGARLAND HOTEL (Standard Class)
Araneta St, Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No. 435-2695
# of rooms: 89



CASINO FILIPINO HOTEL (First Class)
Goldenfields Commercial Complex
Tel No. 434-8901 to 10
# of rooms: 68



GOLDENFIELDS KUNDUTEL (Standard Class)
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-7211 to 16
# of rooms: 73



BACOLOD EXECUTIVE INN HOTEL (Standard Class)
San Sebastian-Locsin Sts, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-7401/ 433-7404
# of rooms: 36



BUSINESS INN HOTEL (Standard Class)
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-8877
# of rooms: 73



PROMINENCE INN
Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-0021
# of rooms: 24



ROYAL AM REI HOTEL (Standard Class)
13th Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-8881
# of rooms: 32



HOTEL ALHAMBRA (Standard Class)
Locsin-Gatuslao St, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-4022
# of rooms: 32



BASCON HOTEL (Economy Class)
Gonzaga-Locsin Sts, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-4071 to 72
# of rooms: 34



CASA AMPARO PENSION HOUSE
90 Lacson St, Mandalagan, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-3592



BACOLOD KING'S HOTEL (Tourist Inn)
San Sebastian-Gatuslao Sts
Tel No. 433-0572
# of rooms: 45



REGENCY PLAZA (Tourist Inn)
Lacson cor Moran Sts, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-1458
# of rooms: 16



BACOLOD PENSION PLAZA (Tourist Inn)
Cuadra St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-4547
# of rooms: 60



PEARL MANOR PENSION HOUSE
Lacson-B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-5091 to 93



G & V PENSION ROYALE
Burgos- North Drive
Tel No. 433-5234
# of rooms 17


THE GRAND REGAL
Araneta-Singcang
Tel No. 708-5588



CIRCLE INN
Lopez Jaena St
Tel No. 709-9711 � 433-2538



LD PENSION
San Juan St
Tel No. 434-6920
# of Rooms 13



PENSION BACOLOD
11th St.
Tel. No 434-7065
# of Rooms 68



SEA BREEZE HOTEL
San Juan St
Tel No 433-7370




K�MAS PENSION
Mandalagan
Tel No 435-4293



CHECK INN PENSION
Luzuriaga St
Tel No. 432-3755



BALDEVIA PENSION HOUSE
San Juan-San Sebastian Sts
Tel No. 433-8107



BACOLOD LEGACY INN
Liroville Subd, Singcang
Tel No. 43-6181-82



NOBC HOSTEL
Gatuslao St
Tel. No. 433-5391



SALTIMBOCA PENSION
15th Lacson
Tel # 432-3617



HECITA�S PENSION BACOLOD
Bangga Cory
Tel No. 446-0193

NEW HOTELS

SYLVIA MANOR HOTEL

# of rooms: 52
PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
# of rooms: 82

WESTOWN HOTEL

PAVILION HOTEL and CONVENTION CENTER

[SUV111]

Link to Thread 19 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572883) in the Archives. :colgate:

Thank you so much kimber. :)

[kiretoce]

^^ You're welcome! :okay:

[jaywalker]

Migs Suv we have a great thread opening just as big as the celebration and events set for the whole month of February in Bacolod City.Madamo gid nga Salamat!:cheers:

Thanks for the compliment,Mig Jeff!:)

[jaywalker]

BEACH RESORTS in NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

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Takatuka Lodge & Dive Resort
Location: Langub Beach, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 4 hours drive from Bacolod to Sipalay and 15 minutes ride by motor boat
Mode of Transportation: Private and Public Vehicles
Facilities: Whitesand Beach, Cozy Aircon Cottages, Family Cottages, Diving Boat and Trekking Tours, Restaurant, Camping and Snorkeling.
Contact Nos. Tel: 0920-2309174
Website: www.takatuka-lodge.com

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Jara Beach Resort
Location: Km 16 Calumangan, Bago City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 30 minutes from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: Public Utility Vehicles
Facilities: Daytime and Overnight Accommodation and Catering Services, Function Halls, Live-in Seminar Packages, Special Wedding Package and Recreational Facilities
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 709-7661 / 732-4505 Cell Nos: 0919-7670144 / 0920-3033110
Email: jarabeachresort@hotmail.com

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Happy Valley Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Punta Salong, Manapla, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 hour drive from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Cars
Facilities: Visitor's Lounge, Multi-Purpose Hall, Adults Pool, Net Roofing, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Karaoke Bar, Bicycles, Roof Deck, Kiddies Pool Side Canopy.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 434-6779 / Cell Nos: 0917-5476583 / 09294927028 / 0919-5519772

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Bonista Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Buenavista, Escalante City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 2 hours from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: Private Vehicles, Cars and Buses
Facilities: White Sand Beach, Restaurant, Karaoke Bar, Swimming Pools, Air-conditioned Rooms
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 454-0065 / Cell No. 0917-3609087

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Punta Bulata Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Ilijan, Cauyan, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 2 1/2 hours from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: Private Vehicles, Rent-a-Car and Public Buses
Facilities: Air-Conditioned Rooms w/ hot & cold shower, Bar & Restaurant, Honeymoon Suite, Volleyball Court, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fishing and Diving
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 433-5160
Website: www.puntabulata.com

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Soleo Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Tabao Baybay, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 45 minutes south of Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: Private and Public Vehicles
Facilities: Overnight Accommodation, Picnic Day Cottages, Social and Function Hall, Fresh Water Swimming Pool and Canteen / dine in
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 736-1067 Cell No. 0919-7120408

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Laura Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Daga, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 1/2 hour from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Ceres Bus and Private Cars
Facilities: Rooms, Karaoke Bar, Disco Bar, Function Rooms, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Basketball and Volleyball Court
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 493-0565 / 493-0071 Fax: (034) 493-0072

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Paradiso Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Miranda, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 hour and 20 minutes from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Ceres Bus and Private Cars
Facilities: Clean Cottages, Adult and Kiddie Pools, Specialty Restaurant, Fashion Boutique, Recreation Cabana, 200 seater Pavillon and Amusement Billiard Hall
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 391-7162 / 434-5575 Fax: (034) 433-3689

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Canonoy Beach Resort
Location: Brgy. Sitio Canonoy, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 hour for Public vehicles, 30-45 minutes for private vehicles
Mode of Transportation: Public and Private Vehicles
Facilities: Shade houses, cottages for overnights, Archangel Hall for Seminars, Swimming Pool (Mini-Olympics and Kiddie) and Recreation Facilities
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 391-7841 / Cell No. 0919-7718875


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http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[JEFFjr_25]

The accomodation and resorts listings are very helpful @Smile & @Jay. Esp. to tourists and other guests in the city. Just by staring at the list, I'm so surprised how Bacolod hotels have grown. One should not be an expert in mathematics and economics to conclude that the hotel/services/tourism industry in Bacolod/Negros Occ has indeed experienced rapid growth. Lets give credit to the men and women behind this great success. Truly, our province has awaken. The sleeping giant is ready for the next fight. To keep our vibrant economy attain sustainability and stability for the next millennium. Again, congratulations to every Negrense here, there and everywhere.:):banana::cheers:

[SUV111]

Migs Suv we have a great thread opening just as big as the celebration and events set for the whole month of February in Bacolod City.Madamo gid nga Salamat!:cheers:

Thanks for the compliment,Mig Jeff!:)

yeah!!! plus your wonderful pictures that will soon fill this thread...everything will just be as beautiful as it should be

[SUV111]

jay, thanks for posting the list of beach resorts here in Negros.

I am asking our fellow forumers here in Bacolod that if they have pictures of those beaches mentioned, please share it here. and if the list lack something, please feel free to edit it and repost it again. :)

[SUV111]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb433de027c4c00000026100AcuWjVo4bs2LA
The City is now getting ready for this.....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

^^That's right migs!This is our way of doing promoting our Bacolod and to cure the homesickness of our fellow Bacolodnons and the whole Negrense who are leaving far,far away.May our cause be fruitful:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Some INLAND RESORTS in NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
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Natures Village Resort
Location: Talisay Hi-way, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 10-15 minutes from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: PUJ's and Private Vehicle
Facilities: Golf Driving Range, Restaurant, Resort Swimming Pool, Children's Park, Gazebos and Picnic Grove, Function Hall, Room Accommodations @ The Village Inn.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 495-3368 / Fax No. (034) 441-1104
Email: sonia@bcd.i-net.net

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The Quiet Place Farm Resort
Location: Brgy. Bago City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 20 minutes from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: PUJ's and Private Vehicle
Facilities: Swimming Pool, Pavillons, Billiard, Table Tennis, Children's Play Park, Camping Ground, Hiking Trail, Barbecue Pits, Tropical Spa and Picnic Huts.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 707-7011, Fax: (034) 707-0017 Resort: 731-0700
E-mail: tqplace@mozcom.com

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Buenos Aires Mountain Resort
Location: Brgy. Ilijan, Bago City
Time of Travel: 45 minutes to 1 hour from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: PUJ's
Facilities: Hotel Rooms, Cottages, Pavillons, Brgy Booths, Shed Houses, Function Rooms, Food and Beverages Outlet and Swimming Pool.
Contact Nos. Tel: (+6334) 461-0540 / 461-0164, Fax: (+6334) 461-0199
E-mail: bago@lasaltech.com

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Mambukal Resort
Location: Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 30-45 minutes from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Private Vehicles, PUJ's
Facilities: Function Hall, Swimming Pools, Therapeutic Warm Dipping Pool, Picnic Huts, Bat Watching, Boating, Wall Climbing, Slide for Life, Canopy Walk, Camping Ground, Overnight Cottages, Hotel Rooms and Food Court.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 709-0990, Telefax: (034) 710-0800

MAMBUKAL leisure trails to the first three water falls, view deck along the way, adventure trails for the remaining four water falls beyond the seventh falls, trekking and hiking to the Wonder of Mt. Kanlaon Nature Park.

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Balicaocao Highland Resort
Location: Brgy. Orong, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 2 hours and 30 minutes from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Ceres Bus and Private Cars
Facilities: Swimming Pool, Pavillon, 4 Cottages
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 471-2291

BALICAOCAO, gently nestled on the hill more than 500 above sea level, Balicaocao offers perfect ambiance for rest and leisure, while making breathtaking view and panorama of the coastal towns of southern Negros Occidental, the blue Waters of Panay Gulf and the island Province of Guimaras.

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Kipot Summer Resort
Location: Brgy. Ma-ao, Bago City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 hour and 30 minutes from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Bus, Private Car
Facilities: 5 Shade Houses, 4 Cottages
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 410-5040
City Tourism Office, Bago City, Fax: (034) 8036

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http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[SUV111]

^^That's right migs!This is our way of doing promoting our Bacolod and to cure the homesickness of our fellow Bacolodnons and the whole Negrense who are leaving far,far away.May our cause be fruitful:cheers:

yes migo jay...this serves as their window to their beloved City Bacolod...

btw, i might visit Robs tomorrow to check if they already have the booths and posters for the upcoming travelXchange this feb. :)

[jaywalker]

yes migo jay...this serves as their window to their beloved City Bacolod...

btw, i might visit Robs tomorrow to check if they already have the booths and posters for the upcoming travelXchange this feb. :)

That's great Migs Suv,thanks for being one of our window to Bacolod.We can see and stay updated through your untiring effort.:)
I Hope you would be able to take photos of the exhibit booths.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Some ISLAND RESORTS in NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

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Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort
Time of Travel: 2 hours drive from Bacolod to Barcelona Port, Old Escalante and 20 minutes motorized boat ride to Jomabo
Mode of Transportation: Jomabo Van and Minicoaster by land & Jomabo pumpboat by sea.
Facilities: Cavanas, Deluxe Aircon Rooms, Family Cottage, Duplex, Tent, Ocean Kayak, Aqua Cycle Waterwheel and Banana Boat.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 434-3972 / 707-1904 / 434-3971
Fax: 433-2159, Cell No. 0917-5475943
Email: info@jomabo.com Website: www.jomabo.com

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Lakawon Island Beach Resort
Location: Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: From Bacolod to Cadiz Viejo, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Mode of Transportation: Private and Public Vehicles
Facilities: Non-Aircon and Aircon Cottages, Tables and four chairs, Nipa Hut w/ Papag
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 433-0808 / 434-7737

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Costa Aguada Island Resort
Location: Inampulugan Island, Sibunag, Guimaras
Time of Travel: 45 minutes from Bacolod to Pulupandan and 45 minutes ride by motor boat
Mode of Transportation: PUJ's and Private Vehicles
Facilities: Bamboo Cottages, Coconut Pavillon, Bar Cowrie Gift Shop, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Sport Complex with Tennis Courts and Indoor Sports, Pavillon for Table and Board Games, Children Playground, Horseback Riding and Jungle Trek.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 434-4541 / (034) 433-7373
E-mail: orinc@itextron.com Website: www.costa.com.ph

http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[jaywalker]

SEASIDE RESORTS

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Palmas Del Mar
Location: J.R. Torres, Tangub, Bacolod City
Time of Travel: 10 minutes from downtown
Mode of Transportation: Private and Public Vehicles
Facilities: Hotel Amenities, Car/Van Assistance, Free Airport Transfer, Functions Rooms, Clubhouse, Picnic Grove, Restaurant and Bar
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 434-7971 / 435-3527 / Fax: (034) 434-7972
Email: palmas@bcd.i-next.net
Website: www.palmasdelmar.ph.com

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Manapla Seaside Resort
Location: Brgy. Punta Salong, Manapla, Negros Occidental
Time of Travel: 1 hour drive from Bacolod City
Mode of Transportation: Cars
Facilities: Visitor's Lounge, Multi-Purpose Hall, Adults Pool, Net Roofing, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Karaoke Bar, Bicycles, Roof Deck, Kiddies Pool Side Canopy.
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 434-6779 / Cell Nos: 0917-5476583 / 09294927028 / 0919-5519772

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Sunburst Bay Resort
Location: Brgy. Mambulac, Silay City
Time of Travel: 25 minutes from Bacolod
Mode of Transportation: Private and Public Utility Vehicles
Facilities: Function Halls, Carmencita Ballroom, Junior Olympic Size Swimming w/ Kiddie Pool, Pavillon for Conferences, Laterazza for Reunion, Playground, Beach Volleyball, Fishing, Boating, Lagoon, Restaurant, Rooms
Contact Nos. Tel: (034) 495-6611 / 495-6612
E-mail: sunburstbaysilay@yahoo.com




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http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

That's great Migs Suv,thanks for being one of our window to Bacolod.We can see and stay updated through your untiring effort.:)
I Hope you would be able to take photos of the exhibit booths.:cheers:

i will surely do that migo jay...just expect the unexpected :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb433de027c4c00000026100AcuWjVo4bs2LA
The City is now getting ready for this.....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

for now, amo lang ni anay ang e post ko diri....basi tomorrow mas damo na ko ma picturan kay ara sa robs ang venue

[jaywalker]

^^^^Mig Suv, if we have the big three events next month,those picture you've posted are the big four developments for this year.More investments,more work for the people of Bacolod and for the whole Negros:cheers:

[SUV111]

http://www.marimari.com/hotel/Malaysia/afamosa/images/banner.jpg
http://www.marimari.com/hotel/Malaysia/afamosa/images/logo.jpg
This is one of the Delegates this coming travelXchange

[jaywalker]

for now, amo lang ni anay ang e post ko diri....basi tomorrow mas damo na ko ma picturan kay ara sa robs ang venue

That's not a problem Migs.At least we are showing some proof here.This is a big boost for Bacolod's travel industry.We are priviliged to host this travel expo.:cheers:

[jaywalker]

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tipon only RP bet remaining in Bangkok qualifying

BARRING any reversal of fortunes Bacolod native Joan Tipon of Sitio Sibucao, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City may end up being the only Filipino boxer left with a hope of nailing an Olympic qualifying berth for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

This developed after four other RP pugs, Genebert Basadre, Violito Payla, Orlando Tacuyan, Jr. and Fil-Am Adam Bigormia Fiel went down to their respective opponents one after the other in the ongoing 1st Asian Olympic qualifying in Bangkok.

Tipon was scheduled to take on his second round opponent Ali Mukammad of Pakistan Monday and Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (Abap) officials were confident the 15th Asian Games bantamweight gold medalist will hurdle the Pakistani and prime himself up for another possible clash with Thai rival Worapoj Pechkoom in the semi-finals.

Tipon, the 25-year-old former child prodigy of the Negros Amateur Boxing Association (Naba) headed by now Games and Amusements Board (GAB) commissioner Juan Ramon "Monju" Guanzon, topped Jordanian bet Ebraheem Algharageer, 13-2, to make the quarterfinals against the Pakistani.

The Negrense pug, who lost to the Thai in the first round of last year's AIBA world championship in Chicago, said he is not thinking of the Thai just yet as he wants to take it one bout at a time. But in hindsight, he said he would like to think that he is a better fighter now compared to the last time he tangled against the Thai former Olympics silver medalist.

"Mas maganda po ang kundisyon ko ngayon kumpara sa huli naming laban. Mga 40 percent po ang improvement ko ngayon pero alam ko na si Pechkoom ay ensayado rin," Tipon told Sun.Star Bacolod in a text message.

Pechkoom, whom Tipon defeated in Doha, Qatar in 2006 en route to his Asiad gold, claimed he is still rusty, after he came through with a 22-7 rout of South Korean Han Soon-chul in his first round assignment.

He is scheduled to take on Uzbekistan's Holmuratov Ulugbek, who bested MDK Wanniarchchi of Sri Lanka, 27-9.

Fellow Bacoleño and 1994 Hiroshima Asiad gold medalist Elias Recaido, Jr. said he likes Tipon's chances in this event compared to all his other foreign participations last year.

"Joan is better focused this time compared to last year when he had several unnecessary distractions. Sa tingin ko mas OK ang chances nang bata natin ngayon. Sana tuloy-tuloy na," Recaido said.

[SUV111]

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/images07/081307/travel%20exchange%20inside.jpg
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/images07/081307/travel%20exchange%20inside.jpg

i love their poster, but i guess it couldve been better if they also featured some nice spots in the country maski na daw washout lang ang guwa. :)

[jaywalker]

Tourism-police seminar held in Silay

The first session in the series of Tourism Police Seminar-Workshop in Silay City , Negros Occidental, held recently was attended by 50 policemen led by Supt. Roderick Augustus Alba, a Silay City press release said.

Topics included "Understanding Tourist Attractions in Silay," "Protocol and Social Grace", "Escorting VIPs", "Handling Foreign Tourists Violating Philippine Laws" and "Familiarizing Common Incidents Related to Tourism".

The press release also said that Mayor Jose Montelibano said that he wants Silay policemen to be tourist-friendly and he expects them to provide tourists the basic information about the tourism potentials of the city.

Alba is also giving seminar-workshops to barangay tanods of the 16 barangays to augment the regular police force considering the influx of visitors in Silay due to the operations of the airport, the press release said.

The seminar was jointly facilitated by the Silay City Tourism Division, Silay City Tourism Development Council and Air Transportation Office, in coordination with the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental, the press release added.*

[SUV111]

The Travel Club joins Bacolod TravelXchange

To complete Bacolod City's 3rd TravelXchange 2008 diversity this coming February 1-3, The Travel Club has linked with the movers and shakers of the Philippines' top tourist destinations and the ASEAN region to showcase its newest collection for the season.

After all, what is traveling without the right luggage and travel accessories?

On its fifteenth year of operation, the country's biggest travel outfitter continues to offer high quality products and the largest selection especially designed for different destination styles like leisure, adventure and business.

Well-known personalities who share The Travel Club's passion to see the world include model/actor Angel Aquino (Samsonite), columnist Tessa Prieto-Valdes (Jansport), photographer Victor Consunji (World Traveller), and swimmer Enchong Dee for (Eagle Creek).

The Travel Club, being the expert in providing products for all types of people, from the travel personas, family oriented, fashion devotee to the adventure ready, can be located in Robinson's Place Bacolod, SM City Bacolod, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, SM City Davao and Glorietta 4, among others.

Other 3rd TravelXchange 2008 participants are first-timers Malaysian Tourism Board and A'Famosa Resort Malaysia, Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau, Bohol Divers Resort & Convention Center, Microtel Inns and Suites, DOT Region X, Grand Regal Hotels, Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in Mactan, White Rock Beach Resort in Zambales, Mountain Woods Resort in Subic, Amadeus, Baron Travel, Sunbee Travel & Tours and Mallberry Suites of Cagayan de Oro, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Casino Hotel Bacolod and Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Those visiting the 3rd TravelXchange 2008 are guaranteed to stumble upon attractive travel packages, products and fares at very low prices and raffles for three all-expenses paid weekend holidays (with accommodations in deluxe hotels) to Cebu, as well as weekend stays in exotic resorts and five-star hotels.

It is supported by the Department of Tourism, PAGCOR, City of Bacolod , Office of the Governor, Cebu Pacific and Skal International, with Panay News and Sikat TV as its media partners.

Interested participants may call Selrahco Management (6332) 231-7673, email starhtel@mozcom.com, or contact Mr Toots Jimenez Jr. at 0922-8211-705 or 0918-7799-885.
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/travel%20exhange.htm

[jaywalker]

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/images07/081307/travel%20exchange%20inside.jpg
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/images07/081307/travel%20exchange%20inside.jpg

Migs bigtime ang mga events partner.Maginutok naman ang Robs this time.I think they are not only targeting Bacolod travellers but also they want to attract and capture travellers from the whole region:cheers:

[jaywalker]

The Travel Club joins Bacolod TravelXchange

To complete Bacolod City's 3rd TravelXchange 2008 diversity this coming February 1-3, The Travel Club has linked with the movers and shakers of the Philippines' top tourist destinations and the ASEAN region to showcase its newest collection for the season.


Other 3rd TravelXchange 2008 participants are first-timers Malaysian Tourism Board and A'Famosa Resort Malaysia, Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau, Bohol Divers Resort & Convention Center, Microtel Inns and Suites, DOT Region X, Grand Regal Hotels, Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in Mactan, White Rock Beach Resort in Zambales, Mountain Woods Resort in Subic, Amadeus, Baron Travel, Sunbee Travel & Tours and Mallberry Suites of Cagayan de Oro, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Casino Hotel Bacolod and Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Those visiting the 3rd TravelXchange 2008 are guaranteed to stumble upon attractive travel packages, products and fares at very low prices and raffles for three all-expenses paid weekend holidays (with accommodations in deluxe hotels) to Cebu, as well as weekend stays in exotic resorts and five-star hotels.

It is supported by the Department of Tourism, PAGCOR, City of Bacolod , Office of the Governor, Cebu Pacific and Skal International, with Panay News and Sikat TV as its media partners.

Interested participants may call Selrahco Management (6332) 231-7673, email starhtel@mozcom.com, or contact Mr Toots Jimenez Jr. at 0922-8211-705 or 0918-7799-885.
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/travel%20exhange.htm


:banana::banana::banana:The exhibitors are also big timers.The best opportunity to buy tour and holiday packages.

[SUV111]

^^ actually jay there will be visitors coming from other regions, like cebu and manila. There will also be participants (travel companies) from iloilo who will be coming over. :) This is a Bigtime event. Actually the founder of this is from Cebu but he brought this to Bacolod and its already our 3rd time to host this affair. :)

[SUV111]

February pa lang na migs, this April...watch out for another big event. :) the panaad and the freemason convention. :)

[jaywalker]

^^ actually jay there will be visitors coming from other regions, like cebu and manila. There will also be participants (travel companies) from iloilo who will be coming over. :) This is a Bigtime event. Actually the founder of this is from Cebu but he brought this to Bacolod and its already our 3rd time to host this affair. :)


We have also an exhibitor from Malaysia which is hard to believe for a city like us would be getting this numbers of participants.I mean look at this hotels and resort,most of them are five star quality.I am just so happy that we have been given a chance to host this event and we have shown that we can do it with flying colors and that's why they comeback bigtime this year.:banana:

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/29

Bacolod officials promote blood donation as healthy habit
Bacolod City (29 January) -- Around 5,000 cubic centimeter of blood was donated by constituents of Brgy. 15, this city, as part of their annual fiesta celebration.

According to Dr. Babylin Drilon, Assistant Project Coordinator of the bloodletting team from the City Health Office the Bloodletting Program is pursuant to Republic Act 7719.

The program is chaired by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia with Dr. Edgardo Estrella, Director of the City Health Office as Vice Chairman.

Along with the bloodletting program is a medical and dental mission for the constituents. The bloodletting activity is conducted annually in all 61 barangays participating, Drilon said.

"Donating blood is a healthy habit," Drilon added. The body discards "old" blood every 120 days anyway, so it might as well be donated. It will encourage the production of fresh new blood for the body, Drilon revealed.

The blood is deposited in the blood bank of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital to make it available to the public, particularly the constituents of Bacolod. There are no more commercial blood banks in the city, and commercial blood donors are no longer allowed.

According to Drilon, all the Bacoleños have to do is get a certification from their barangay and pay a minimal processing fee. The blood itself is for free. If the patient is an indigent, even the processing fee is waived, Drilon added.

Recently, another activity was conducted with the Tau Gama Phi Fraternity and the Kiwanis Club of Metro Bacolod where 9,000 cc. of blood was collected. (PIA/EAD)

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/01/29

Bacolod talks with trucker and hauler associations
Bacolod City (29 January) -- City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia has tasked Councilor Wilson "Jun" Gamboa, chairman of the committee on transportation and traffic management, to conduct a dialogue with truckers and hauler associations in the city for traffic safety and decongestion

Gamboa, together with representatives of the offices of the Land Transportation, the City Engineer's, sugar centrals, the Department of Public Works and Highways, held a meeting with truckers and haulers to consult and advice the latter on the city government's plans and measures to decongest the city's roads and highways at the same time protect the vital infrastructures around the city like bridges among others.

According to Gamboa, starting the 31st of January, this year, traffic will be manned by: the personnel of the province and the Land Transportation Office from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, DPWH and city personnel from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM. The aforementioned will be monitoring trucks plying the streets of the city for violations. They will be situated in every intersection in order to hasten traffic flow.

No trucks will be allowed on the highways from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. There will be a "truck ban" within these hours, Gamboa said.

Norman Saril of the LTO said that as of this year, there are 74,000 vehicles registered in the city, that means a notable increase from the number of vehicles plying the city streets than the previous years.

Saril added that in order to prevent spillage from the sugarcane hauling trucks, there should be canvass covers. Cargo should not be more that 14 feet protruding from the back. These measures are to prevent unnecessary disruption of traffic and to provide safety for other vehicles in the streets.

It was established that bridges will be repaired and enhanced to make them enduring to withstand the heavy load. The PHHC bridge is expected to be functional in 50 days and that the work will be undertaken by and funded by Victorias Milling Company with plans and specifications approved by DPWH-Region VI.

Meanwhile, the new route scheme for trucks and haulers is: from the Circumferential Road (Lopue's East), Left to Burgos St., Right to Lopez-Jaena, Left to B.S. Aquino Drive, Right to Lacson Street.

This temporary route will be observed until the PHHC Bridge is repaired. (CMO/PIA)

[SUV111]

We have also an exhibitor from Malaysia which is hard to believe for a city like us would be getting this numbers of participants.I mean look at this hotels and resort,most of them are five star quality.I am just so happy that we have been given a chance to host this event and we have shown that we can do it with flying colors and that's why they comeback bigtime this year.:banana:

each year, seems like Bigger and Bigger ang mga gina hosts ta na events. :) I am still hoping that ad congress will reconsider Bacolod as their next stop. :banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

@ the NEGROS NAVIGATION Banago Port

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43cdd63dd5300000026102QZtHLhuzZI

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43cdd6e5c6e00000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[SUV111]

Malaysian tourism features in Bacolod TravelXchange

VISITORS to the 3rd TravelXchange 2008 in Bacolod City Feb. 1-3 will learn first hand of the multi tourism attractions of
Malaysia.
Joining the travel fair for the first time in Bacolod, the Malaysian Tourism Board will provide information on all holiday
aspects of this ASEAN neighbor from accommodation to transportation; from shopping to golfing; from spa to arts; from
culture to night life and from meetings to retirement programs.
Also participating for the first time is A' Famosa, a world class resort in Malaysia. The 520 hectare integrated resort
compose of an animal safari, water world, golf course, cowboy town theme park, a resort hotel complex with villas and
condominiums.
Malaysia has always been in the forefront of the tourism industry and
leads all ASEAN countries in terms of tourist arrivals and
infrastructures. Their presence in TravelXchange 2008 will certainly
stimulate travel between western Visayas and Malaysia.
Executives from the Malaysian Tourism Board and A'Famosa will be on
hand to present their tourism and travel products and answer and
questions.
Meantime, event managers, Selrahco Management Services announced that
they will be raffling off 3 weekend holidays to Cebu inclusive of air
fares and accommodations in deluxe hotel properties. Weekend stays in
exotic resorts and five star hotels will also be given away as prizes.

[jaywalker]

each year, seems like Bigger and Bigger ang mga gina hosts ta na events. :) I am still hoping that ad congress will reconsider Bacolod as their next stop. :banana::banana::banana:

We are all hoping for that.With our three additional hotels this year,The Planta Hotel,The Bacolod Pavillion and The West Town chances are still very high.:cheers:

[SUV111]

@ the NEGROS NAVIGATION Banago Port

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43cdd63dd5300000026102QZtHLhuzZI

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43cdd6e5c6e00000026102QZtHLhuzZI

beautiful pics there jay. :) havent been to Banago port lately...nami gali dira ang view

[jaywalker]

Malaysian tourism features in Bacolod TravelXchange

VISITORS to the 3rd TravelXchange 2008 in Bacolod City Feb. 1-3 will learn first hand of the multi tourism attractions of
Malaysia.
Joining the travel fair for the first time in Bacolod, the Malaysian Tourism Board will provide information on all holiday
aspects of this ASEAN neighbor from accommodation to transportation; from shopping to golfing; from spa to arts; from
culture to night life and from meetings to retirement programs.
Also participating for the first time is A' Famosa, a world class resort in Malaysia. The 520 hectare integrated resort
compose of an animal safari, water world, golf course, cowboy town theme park, a resort hotel complex with villas and
condominiums.
Malaysia has always been in the forefront of the tourism industry and
leads all ASEAN countries in terms of tourist arrivals and
infrastructures. Their presence in TravelXchange 2008 will certainly
stimulate travel between western Visayas and Malaysia.
Executives from the Malaysian Tourism Board and A'Famosa will be on
hand to present their tourism and travel products and answer and
questions.
Meantime, event managers, Selrahco Management Services announced that
they will be raffling off 3 weekend holidays to Cebu inclusive of air
fares and accommodations in deluxe hotel properties. Weekend stays in
exotic resorts and five star hotels will also be given away as prizes.



Mig Suv you have so many resources for this thread.So many interesting reports and upates.So full of surprises and excitement.Salamat gid!:cheers:

[SUV111]

^^ hahahaha!!! all it takes is for you to be able to key in the right texts on your search and you will be able to get what your looking for. :) thanks jay. hehehehe:) more to come later...:)

[jaywalker]

beautiful pics there jay. :) havent been to Banago port lately...nami gali dira ang view

Migs Suv,good weather means good view.....the outcome...good results .Nami to pang picture migs.:)

[jaywalker]

http://www.marimari.com/hotel/Malaysia/afamosa/images/banner.jpg
http://www.marimari.com/hotel/Malaysia/afamosa/images/logo.jpg
This is one of the Delegates this coming travelXchange

This is really great!A Malaysian exhibitor.Hopefully will be able to have more foreign exhibitors from Singapore and Thailand.

[SUV111]

This is really great!A Malaysian exhibitor.Hopefully will be able to have more foreign exhibitors from Singapore and Thailand.

maybe sa next na travelxchange migs damo na na :) this event will surely attract other asean countries to participate...malaysia as the first, the rest will just follow

[jaywalker]

Rotary Clubs Hold Youth Leadership Camp
The 11th annual Rotary Youth Camp on Values and the 8th Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) took place last weekend at the CICM Seminary in Talisay City.

Some 37 second year students from various high schools in Negros Occidental participated in the event which was hosted by the Rotary Club of Bacolod North.

The two-day program included lectures on leadership skills, love of God, love of family, love of community, and love of the environment plus structured learning experience activities and workshops enabling participants to learn by experience.

“The camp endeavors to inculcate basic values and behaviors that develop positive leadership and influences among participants”, said Louie Gonzaga, past president of the Rotary Club of Bacolod North. “We choose sophomore students because after the camp they are expected to be a positive influence on their peers in their schools and at home. Over the years, the camps have produced many school leaders and some have gone on to graduate with honors in their eventual collegiate courses.” Among the sponsors of the camp were the Rotary Clubs of Bacolod North, Bacolod Marapara, Bacolod, Bacolod West, Bacolod
East, Metro Bacolod, Kabankalan, Victorias and Escalante.

Students came from Fr. Gratian Murray Integrated School, and the high schools of Luis Hervia, Domingo Lacson, Bacolod City, Brgy. Singcang, Negros Occidental, Handumanan, Binicuil, Victorias, Escalante, Bata, La Consolacion College, Garden-ville and St. Scholastica’s Academy.*

[derfbcd]

Good morning bacolod, daw dugay na gd ko la ka post ba....musta na kamo di tanan?

[JEFFjr_25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb433de1bfd6500000025100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df09b3127cceb40d5aa6a5b900000036100AcuWjVo4bs2LA

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Soon to open. I bet the people there in Bacolod are all excited to visit these new places of interest.:)

[mackoyMD]

Bacolod Forumers:

Jaywalker, Jeffjr25, Boynegros, , postergirl, flarnex_xenralf, Ngprofflorida, Bo B, Kyle, Byahilo, boy_mascuvado, mackoyMD, sweetgirl, putnam_48, Ninja_kid, Menina, England_boy, Tumandok, sugarfreak, kyapjoco, jmoc, xeltran, sugarboy,Taz08, sassieboy, wildmusic, juicydude22, TJ, neomind, sugarbowlfairy, brownsarariwasa and SUV111

Thanks SUV111 ... Yehey ari na ngalan ko ... Hehehe! (Daw bata nga gamay ... ) Hehehe .... Kadasig ba ... daw namisok lang ko thread 20 na! Hehehe! ... Anyways ... Daw busy ko last few days so la gid ko kapost mayo... Hehehehe ... Dali lang... I still have to read the previous thread.

Gud morning migs!

[england boy]

hello to all the forumers.... its big boost for bacolod to have this events and 3 more new hotels that will open. congrats to all the pipol behind this success. good morning bacolod

[derfbcd]

^^^^ nd na me pala included sa bacolod forumers huhuhuhu...nakalimutan na ata ako huhuhuh:(..anyway i still love bacolod...ill still be the night shifter here

[jaywalker]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43bbd94bd4100000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[jaywalker]

^^^^ nd na me pala included sa bacolod forumers huhuhuhu...nakalimutan na ata ako huhuhuh:(..anyway i still love bacolod...ill still be the night shifter here

Derf don't worry kay si Mig Suv can easily add you to the list.Last minute na lang abi namon gin-add ang listahan.We thought wala na kami sang nalimtan nga iban.Maayo man kay ginhambal mo wala ka sa list.Please indi ka lang tani magsunggod.We apologized.

[derfbcd]

pati ah joke ko lng na...maski la ko yah sa list i know kilala nyo man ko gyapon hehehehe...

[JEFFjr_25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43bbd94bd4100000026102QZtHLhuzZI

This ones really cool @Jay.. Most old buildings in Bacolod are now repainted or refurbished. Thats one good undertaking actually if we want to maintain our city's atmosphere as vibrant, clean and tourist appealing as ever.:)

[england boy]

wow nice color ang building sang uni city but never been there yet? is that a retail store? musta jaywalker

[derfbcd]

unicity is a retail store, you can buy cheap stuffs right there yet presentable

[kiretoce]

My aunt and uncle arrived from Bacolod last night and they gave me these as pasalubongs:

Piaya (I love it with peanut butter)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/kiretoce/Good%20Eats/DSC01545.jpg

Otap (very good with ice cream)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/kiretoce/Good%20Eats/DSC01547.jpg

:okay:

[england boy]

guys do u have any updates about the resortel in goldenfield commercial complex? how is't goin? pls post an update pix here... cheerz

[england boy]

wow i missed this pasalubong stuff but i used to buy in bong bongs. musta ang syudad sang bacolod? any news

[jaywalker]

This ones really cool @Jay.. Most old buildings in Bacolod are now repainted or refurbished. Thats one good undetaking actually if we want to maintain our city's atmosphere as vibrant, clean and touritst appealing as ever.:)

That's correct Mig Jeff and hopefully the neighboring building will follow.I think it would make sense if the city will create a bill for the maintaining of building appearance.
This photo was taken by Mig Suv using my camera.:)

wow nice color ang building sang uni city but never been there yet? is that a retail store? musta jaywalker

Mostly you can find products from China in this Department Store.They have also a branch in Dumaguete.

[JEFFjr_25]

My aunt and uncle arrived from Bacolod last night and they gave me these as pasalubongs:

Piaya (I love it with peanut butter)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/kiretoce/Good%20Eats/DSC01545.jpg

Otap (very good with ice cream)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/kiretoce/Good%20Eats/DSC01547.jpg

:okay:
I missed these stuffs too. heheehe.. Esp. the butterscotch. hmmmmmm.. namit.
guys do u have any updates about the resortel in goldenfield commercial complex? how is't goin? pls post an update pix here... cheerz
We ask @SUV111 later dude. Most likely the place(resortel) is becoming more as it was rendered.:)

[derfbcd]

butter cookies namit pa gd

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Yup yup @derf. Pero ang pinaka na miss ko... chicken inasal.. haaayyyy(dreaming.....)..:lol:

[england boy]

is that uni city is 6 floor storey? is't the whole level are occupied? never been there though

[jaywalker]

Thanks Kimber!
Merci's packaging is very nice compared to Bongbongs.That's a very wise move for our Pasalubong Centers.Most of their products are well sealed and beacuse of that it can easily pass the custom check in any airport of the world.
I also brought some BongBong's Piaya as my pasalubong for my local friends here.:lol: