Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

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Matthew Gonzalez
(Wacky Matt)
Student, Writer

Good thing to do at night…
Stroll down lover’s lane (the lagoon) at night! It’s so romantic!
Insider’s tip…
Ride the jeepney to exotic Silay! It’s only PHP10/USD0.25 and beats a taxi for me!
Must buys…
Just take a sugar cane from the highways here! They’re the best souvenirs! Even better, they’re free!
Must eats…
What would Bacolod be without its delicious Chicken Inasal?
If Bacolod was a fruit it would be…
A banana. At first it looks dull, but when you open it up and eat it, Bacolod is just as sweet as the banana!
If Bacolod was twinned with a city in the world, it would be twinned with…
Salt Lake City, USA. Bacolod is a hot, tropical version.

i got this from NBSA thread posted by NG...namian lang ko thats why gin post ko

^^ Let me guess... from CebuPacific's Smile magazine. :)
You may also contribute in Cebu Pacific's Smile Magazine too. :okay:

[jaywalker]

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Matthew Gonzalez
(Wacky Matt)
Student, Writer

Good thing to do at night…
Stroll down lover’s lane (the lagoon) at night! It’s so romantic!
Insider’s tip…
Ride the jeepney to exotic Silay! It’s only PHP10/USD0.25 and beats a taxi for me!
Must buys…
Just take a sugar cane from the highways here! They’re the best souvenirs! Even better, they’re free!
Must eats…
What would Bacolod be without its delicious Chicken Inasal?
If Bacolod was a fruit it would be…
A banana. At first it looks dull, but when you open it up and eat it, Bacolod is just as sweet as the banana!
If Bacolod was twinned with a city in the world, it would be twinned with…
Salt Lake City, USA. Bacolod is a hot, tropical version.

i got this from NBSA thread posted by NG...namian lang ko thats why gin post ko :)


I like his travelogue pages.Aside from being nami and simply ang iya pagkacompose.He tells you the real score of the places he visits.Very honest and informative yet in a funny and clever way ....in short indi ka mabored magbasa sang iya story.:lol:

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

I like his travelogue.Aside from being nami and simply ang iya pagkacompose.He tells you the real score of the places he visits.Very honest and informative yet in a funny and clever way ....in short indi ka mabored magbasa sang iya story.:lol:

yes, he writes well, like the way he put his ideas or thoughts into words. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Thanks for the beautiful pic SUV, full support ang SM city for chinese celebration, by the way another good news for NBSA in coming weeks....comes from reliable source.... talk of the town soon.

[Xeltran]

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Matthew Gonzalez
(Wacky Matt)
Student, Writer

Good thing to do at night…
Stroll down lover’s lane (the lagoon) at night! It’s so romantic!
Insider’s tip…
Ride the jeepney to exotic Silay! It’s only PHP10/USD0.25 and beats a taxi for me!
Must buys…
Just take a sugar cane from the highways here! They’re the best souvenirs! Even better, they’re free!
Must eats…
What would Bacolod be without its delicious Chicken Inasal?
If Bacolod was a fruit it would be…
A banana. At first it looks dull, but when you open it up and eat it, Bacolod is just as sweet as the banana!
If Bacolod was twinned with a city in the world, it would be twinned with…
Salt Lake City, USA. Bacolod is a hot, tropical version.

i got this from NBSA thread posted by NG...namian lang ko thats why gin post ko :)

Oh, Matt! I know him personally. He's from La Salle, too. He's very friendly, nami gid siya isturyahon about the places he visits. :)

Yey, next week, Bacolaodiat na! Must see gid ang lantern parade. :)

[SUV111]

SILAY'S SAN DIEGO CATHEDRAL


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these are magnificent shots. :) i love it :)

[Bo B]

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Just found this old bacolod city picture ... wala pa ang reclaimation.

Nice find,Doc!Thanks! Kanami sang Bacolod Public Plaza before pero nami today if it just being maintained it properly.I'm wondering if there are still some trees present from the photo but difinitely those coconut trees are not in there anymore.

It looked good then because everything was so orderly. Now everything there is so chaotic and our ______ mayor has no shame in posting his ugly streamers and posters with his picture everywhere including the once beautiful plaza.

[SUV111]

It looked good then because everything was so orderly. Now everything there is so chaotic and our ______ mayor has no shame in posting his ugly streamers and posters with his picture everywhere including the once beautiful plaza.

korek...not even in our once beautiful plaza but also along Bacolod main streets and intersections. :) does he really need to flaunt all the good things he has done?...whew!!!! just imagine how much it would cost to have a streamer like that just to tell everyone thats its your project...

[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

Thanks for the beautiful pic SUV, full support ang SM city for chinese celebration, by the way another good news for NBSA in coming weeks....comes from reliable source.... talk of the town soon.
We are excited about this soon to be "talk of the town" @NG.:cheers:

It looked good then because everything was so orderly. Now everything there is so chaotic and our ______ mayor has no shame in posting his ugly streamers and posters with his picture everywhere including the once beautiful plaza.

korek...not even in our once beautiful plaza but also along Bacolod main streets and intersections. :) does he really need to flaunt all the good things he has done?...whew!!!! just imagine how much it would cost to have a streamer like that just to tell everyone thats its your project...

Thats what we call politicking and propaganda. hehehehe.. If Bing really did a good job as Mayor, then the effects to people's lives and manifestations will speak in his behalf. No need for these "dirty" streamers.:lol:

[SUV111]

^^ absolutely!!! he needs to understand about his goal in keeping Bacolod clean and green....but in this case, he is the one who makes it look dirty and aside from the fact that politics here is becoming dirty

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[JEFFjr_25]

Local group to put up P3-B ethanol plant

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula
Phil. Star, Sunday, February 3, 2008

Negros Green Energy Resources Corp. (NGERC), controlled by the Peñalosa group, will undertake a P3-billion ethanol processing project in Negros Occidental, a top company official said.

NGERC executive vice president and general manager Andy Reyes told The STAR that the integrated ethanol project will rise on a 15,000-hectare property in Sagay town.

A refinery complex, he said, will be built with an annual capacity output of 100 million liters year.

Reyes said after thorough study and research, they have decided to use sweet sorghum as feedstock to produce ethanol which will eventually be used as fuel.

“It was proven in the United States and Brazil that sweet sorghum is a very efficient feedstock. It grows faster than sugar cane. We can harvest sweet sorghum in 100 days compared to sugar cane which needs 265 days,” he said.

The expected produce from the refinery can cover the five percent mandated ethanol blend on gasoline products, equivalent to annual requirement of 200 million liters.

He said they are now in the process of finalizing the project study. “We will be ready with the results of the project feasibility next month.”

Reyes said if everything goes as planned, they could start the construction within the next six months and complete the project in two years.

Reyes said they are also in talks with several possible joint venture partners from the United States and India.

Sweet sorghum is similar to grain sorghum with sugar-rich stalks. Being a water-use efficient crop, sweet sorghum has the potential to be a good alternative feedstock for ethanol production.

The plant’s main advantage is the efficiency with which it uses water, its capacity to survive in saline soils and its stalks are very rich in sugar.

Early last year, President Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9367, also known as the Biofuels Act of 2006, that promotes the use of alternative transport fuels.

The law seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public health, the environment and natural ecosystems consistent with the country’s sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood.

It mandates the use of biofuels as a measure to develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.

Biofuel refers to bioethanol and biodiesel and other fuels made from biomass and primarily used for automotive, thermal and power generation with quality specifications in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS).

[SUV111]

^^wow!!! this is a really a "good Morning". :) thanks for this news jeff. :)

[ph_matrix]

wow, good to hear, considering this is a local group to put up a 3B PHP plant... :)

Local group to put up P3-B ethanol plant

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula
Phil. Star, Sunday, February 3, 2008

Negros Green Energy Resources Corp. (NGERC), controlled by the Peñalosa group, will undertake a P3-billion ethanol processing project in Negros Occidental, a top company official said.

NGERC executive vice president and general manager Andy Reyes told The STAR that the integrated ethanol project will rise on a 15,000-hectare property in Sagay town.

A refinery complex, he said, will be built with an annual capacity output of 100 million liters year.

Reyes said after thorough study and research, they have decided to use sweet sorghum as feedstock to produce ethanol which will eventually be used as fuel.

“It was proven in the United States and Brazil that sweet sorghum is a very efficient feedstock. It grows faster than sugar cane. We can harvest sweet sorghum in 100 days compared to sugar cane which needs 265 days,” he said.

The expected produce from the refinery can cover the five percent mandated ethanol blend on gasoline products, equivalent to annual requirement of 200 million liters.

He said they are now in the process of finalizing the project study. “We will be ready with the results of the project feasibility next month.”

Reyes said if everything goes as planned, they could start the construction within the next six months and complete the project in two years.

Reyes said they are also in talks with several possible joint venture partners from the United States and India.

Sweet sorghum is similar to grain sorghum with sugar-rich stalks. Being a water-use efficient crop, sweet sorghum has the potential to be a good alternative feedstock for ethanol production.

The plant’s main advantage is the efficiency with which it uses water, its capacity to survive in saline soils and its stalks are very rich in sugar.

Early last year, President Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9367, also known as the Biofuels Act of 2006, that promotes the use of alternative transport fuels.

The law seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public health, the environment and natural ecosystems consistent with the country’s sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood.

It mandates the use of biofuels as a measure to develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.

Biofuel refers to bioethanol and biodiesel and other fuels made from biomass and primarily used for automotive, thermal and power generation with quality specifications in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS).

[jmok]

good morning....

dugay naman ko la ka post ba,,,

exam ko na daan this monday....

anywayz, february is a busy month for Bacolod evidently because of the travel exchange and the upcoming Bacolodiat Festival,,,

so, congrats bacolod. you really deserve this such event...

[ngprofflorida]

So jeff another ethanol plant in negros, San Carlors will operate this year, and another in Sagay City, all I can say WOW NEGROS!!!!!

[ngprofflorida]

Nice pics mig of the Trauma Room. Anyway just for the info, there are 2 Minor Operating Rooms in RMC. The other one is one the OPD Dept.:):)

Amigo boynegros, not only trauma center, Riverside Medical Center and Our lady of Mercy Hospital performed successful kidney transplant, this make Riverside and Our lady of mercy hospital the premier Kidney Center in the region.

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Kidney Transplant Registry



Dialysis Registry
1. List of Dialysis Centers
2. Top 3 Causes of ESRD
3. Yearly Trend


There are 21 centers that performed kidney transplants in 2003, as compared to only 12 centers in 2002. The additional centers that either just began doing transplants in 2003, had transplants that year, or contributed data anew are Asian Hospital, Capitol Medical Center, Chong Hua Hospital (Cebu City), FEU-NRMF, Medical City, Manila Doctor’s Hospital, Riverside Medical Center (Bacolod City), and St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center (Batangas City).
Monday, April 21, 2003

Another kidney transplant at Riverside

TEN months after the landmark renal transplant in Negros Occidental, another successful transplant operation was performed last April 7 at Dr. Pablo 0. Torre Memorial Hospital.

Local doctors led by Dr. Jesus Maestral performed the kidney transplant to a 29-year-old Overseas Filipino Workers from Singapore who was suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Bacolod promoted
for medical tourism
To promote Bacolod City as a medical tourism destination, a group of medical practitioners and businessmen recently visited Bacolod to inspect its hospitals, facilities, beaches and spas.

The group visited Mambucal Resort, Riverside Medical Center and Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital. The Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital, which recently performed three successful kidney transplants, has also a renal treatment program, and helped five indigent patients with heart ailment last May who were sponsored by St. Scholastica's Alumnae Foundation.*

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Undergoing asphalt overlay, road widening (4 lanes road) and installation of street lamps leading to NBSA

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[JEFFjr_25]

Amigo boynegros, not only trauma center, Riverside Medical Center and Our lady of Mercy Hospital performed successful kidney transplant, this make Riverside and Our lady of mercy hospital the premier Kidney Center in the region.

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Kidney Transplant Registry



Dialysis Registry
1. List of Dialysis Centers
2. Top 3 Causes of ESRD
3. Yearly Trend


There are 21 centers that performed kidney transplants in 2003, as compared to only 12 centers in 2002. The additional centers that either just began doing transplants in 2003, had transplants that year, or contributed data anew are Asian Hospital, Capitol Medical Center, Chong Hua Hospital (Cebu City), FEU-NRMF, Medical City, Manila Doctor’s Hospital, Riverside Medical Center (Bacolod City), and St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center (Batangas City).
Monday, April 21, 2003

Another kidney transplant at Riverside

TEN months after the landmark renal transplant in Negros Occidental, another successful transplant operation was performed last April 7 at Dr. Pablo 0. Torre Memorial Hospital.

Local doctors led by Dr. Jesus Maestral performed the kidney transplant to a 29-year-old Overseas Filipino Workers from Singapore who was suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Bacolod promoted
for medical tourism
To promote Bacolod City as a medical tourism destination, a group of medical practitioners and businessmen recently visited Bacolod to inspect its hospitals, facilities, beaches and spas.

The group visited Mambucal Resort, Riverside Medical Center and Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital. The Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital, which recently performed three successful kidney transplants, has also a renal treatment program, and helped five indigent patients with heart ailment last May who were sponsored by St. Scholastica's Alumnae Foundation.*

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Thanks @NG for this great news. Considering the amount of time and money one spent just to go back&forth to hospitals outside the city, this one from RMC is really a relief. Now we have the modern facilities plus the expertise in dealing with such life threatening ailments. Its beyond doubt that Bacolod's medical services & hospital sectors are going hi-tech and world class standards nowadays.

^^wow!!! this is a really a "good Morning". :) thanks for this news jeff. :)

wow, good to hear, considering this is a local group to put up a 3B PHP plant... :)
Its one great news indeed. We all wanted for large scale jobs generation industries to come in and flourish in Negros. Good for the economy and of course to all Negrense.

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Undergoing asphalt overlay, road widening (4 lanes road) and installation of street lamps leading to NBSA
Wow. Thanks for this update @Smile.

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Its wonderful to see NBSA in full operation now. Kudos.:banana: Thanks @Smile.

[jaywalker]

Thanks @NG for this great news. Considering the amount of time and money one spent just to go back&forth to hospitals outside the city, this one from RMC is really a relief. Now we have the modern facilities plus the expertise in dealing with such life threatening ailments. Its beyond doubt that Bacolod's medical services & hospital sectors are going hi-tech and world class standards nowadays.

Its one great news indeed. We all wanted for large scale jobs generation industries to come in and flourish in Negros. Good for the economy and of course to all Negrense.


Wow. Thanks for this update @Smile.

That's right Mig Jeff,Negros is the talk of the nation when it come to this Ethanol Plants.San Carlos will start producing this year and others plants will follow soon.

[jaywalker]

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[jaywalker]

A Bigger & Better Bacolaodiat


The Chinese New Year will be ushered in Bacolod City with more than just the usual pyrotechnics that highlight an occasion. In the Feb. 7-10 Chinese New Year celebration, now popularly called BacoLaodiat, which combines the name of the city and laodiat, the Fookien word for “happy celebration, a symphony of lights and sparks and a parade of lanterns inspired by the Chinese Spring festival rituals will be among the activities that will usher in the festive occasion.

“This will be a grander BacoLaodiat filled with big surprises as we have expanded the celebration to four days,” said businessman William Ong, chairman of this year's celebration. The Symphony of Sparks and Lights, Ong said, will be staged in 10 sites in the city where the fireworks will be simultaneously held. Pyrotechnics in Chinese tradition, ward off the bad spirits while the lantern parade, part of an ancient practice, has been intended as a supplication for favorable weather and guidance for the year and eventually as a symbol for respect of God. The lanterns will be displayed at the Capitol Park .

The festival has been formally organized with the establishment of BacoLaodiat, Inc., which Ong said, ensures its continuity in the future.

The lantern parade, organizers said, features the 12 Chinese zodiac animal symbols depicted in giant lanterns which will reflect the aspirations of Tsinoy groups all over the province of reaching out to each other. Participating in the celebration are 34 Negros Tsinoy organizations. The Tsinoy groups, along with the Bacolod City and the Negros Occidental Provincial Governments are extending all-out support to the festival.

The sparks-and-light extravaganza, Ong said, features the synchronized lighting up of animal installations after which he and Mayor Evelio Leonardia, will declare the opening of the Chinese New Year Festival.

The activities this year, focused on the theme, “Strength in Unity”, have been transferred from the Bacolod Plazato a more fitting place, the Bacolod Shoppin Center , dubbed as the ‘Chinatown' of Bacolod , now an icon of Chinese-Filipino partnership.

The lantern parade and the grand fireworks display will be preceded by a city-wide dragon and lion dance festival performed by volunteers of Amity and Chamber Fire Brigades and the opening of the Chopsticks Alley at 6th Street, which features colorful lanterns, kiosks and rolling carts offering popular Chinese-Filipino cuisine, souvenirs and other art and craft items.

Bacolaodiat also features a tour of the three major temples in Bacolod City – the Yuan Tzong at Burgos Extension, the Yong Tho Taoist Temple at La Salle Avenue and the Fa Zhang Temple at Narra Extension.

Also lined up in the festival calendar are the art show, the Chinese cultural presentation at SM City on Friday at 4 p.m., the Tsinoy Olympics of native and ethnic games – like kadang, yoyo playing, chopsticks relay, Chinese checkers and other games for children and adults – the Chow King-sponsored night and the Kinengkoy comedy spoof and musical show depicting Chinese trivia and traditions which will be capped by a band show.

On Saturday, a Chinese cooking competition will be held at Robinsons Place at 2 p.m. which will be followed by the lantern and street dancing competition among towns and cities and nearby provinces focusing on the integration into the mainstream of ethnic Chinese and the merging of the Fil-Sino cultures.

The last day will highlight the mall performances of Chinese street dance winners, the awarding ceremony and a grand celebrity night and fireworks.

We are inviting not only Chinese members of the community, Ong said, but also our Filipino brothers and sisters to spare some time from their important tasks and join us in these four days of celebration of unity.

Ong added they are hopeful that with the BacoLaodiat, the city can offer more attractions to its visitors on a year-round basis with the Chinese Festival serving as the first major celebration in the city – followed by the summer Panaad and the October MassKara.

Expressing optimism, the festival executive said the Chinese community looks forward to make the BacoLaodiat a bigger festival in the future, “hopefully to the level of MassKara Festival”.

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

Behind the BacoLaodiat

The BacoLaodiat, Inc., tasked with organizing the annual BacoLaodiat festival, is composed of Filipino-Chinese volunteers representing a cross-section of the community.

It is led by William Ong, founding Chairman and head of BacoLaodiat 2008 and the chairman of Negros Tsinoy. A businessman - importer who ventured for 35 years in Metro Manila, he is back to the city where his 888 China Town Square Mall will be opened soon. It's time to give back to the community that nurtured you, he said when asked why he returned to invest in the city after a long absence.

The festival vice chairman in Crispin Chua, is a long-time volunteer of Amity Fire Brigade. He is currently a member of the CT Development Council and the Bacolod Development Council and the Negros Chairman of the PEP Coalition.

The festival treasurer is Lily Go, an educator who currently heads the Information Management Department of the University of St. La Salle. She worked as a program finance analyst of Irvine Sensors in the Untied States and serves as president of Kaisa – Negros Chapter.

Also in the festival committee this year are Leonito ‘Diotay Lopue, Teresa Gochangco, Charlie Co and Mary Tian.

Lopue belongs to the family that pioneered retail business business in Negros Occidental long before the malls came. He is active with the Kaisa socio-civic projects.

Gochangco a well-travelled businesswoman who became the charter president of Buddha's Light International Association, is past president of the Kanlaon Lioness Club and a member of the Kaisa[-Negros Advisory Council .

Co is a multi-awarded visual artist who has contributed to the development of the art industry in the Visayas. He now runs Gallery Orange where local artists display their works.

Tian, an educator with a Ph.D. in Educational Management degree, chairs the USLS Chinese Studies Program. She migrated to Philip-pines 13 years ago and now considers Bacolod as her home. Assisting the committee is the Events Management Team led by businesswoman and entrepreneur Marivic Po-Rio. She is assisted by Benjie Torre, Khrisna Avila, Rutha Rojo and Panoy Cabalcar.

[boynegro$]

Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel

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[SUV111]

Wow. Thanks for this update @Smile.

Its wonderful to see NBSA in full operation now. Kudos.:banana: Thanks @Smile.

Your welcome jeff, I will go back there once the Mabuhay lounge will be finished. Right now, they are renovating the place, changing its interior. What i posted here during the blessing was the VIP lounge, the mabuhay lounge is much bigger. :)

[jaywalker]

^^ Mig Boynegros, Ginrenovate pa gid nila gali ang Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel.Abi ko anay nag add lang sila pergola.Nag nami na gid ang ila building.

Mig Suv, i think ang shot nga isa is from the Viewdeck sang NBSA.I think ikaw ang first ka nakapost diri sa ina nga pwesto.Nice shot!Good weather, perfect background and clouds adds the views to your photos:)

[jaywalker]

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Mig Suv,sa diin na naman ini and ano ni siya nga establishmnet?Thanks

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[boynegro$]

^^Yes Jay, gin renovate nila ang RH, sa tubang may bago na building medyo pahaba nga 2 storey.:)

[SUV111]

^^ Mig Boynegros, Ginrenovate pa gid nila gali ang Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel.Abi ko anay nag add lang sila pergola.Nag nami na gid ang ila building.

Mig Suv, i think ang shot nga isa is from the Viewdeck sang NBSA.I think ikaw ang first ka nakapost diri sa ina nga pwesto.Nice shot:)

thanks jay...only passengers are allowed to enter their viewing deck. Before, their plan is to open that area for public but for security reasons, only passengers will be allowed. They have a local coffee shop there(didnt get a pic coz it looks so cheap)



Mig Suv,sa diin na naman ini and ano ni siya nga establishmnet?Thanks

this is a New subdivision along Talisay road. In front of Honda Negros

[jaywalker]

SSA MARKS GOLDEN YEAR

It's a season for counting blessings at St. Scholastica's Academy in Bacolod City which holds Golden Jubilee activities on Feb. 8-10 with the commemoration resuming on Feb. 28, the day when it was formally opened in 1958.

“The school has been greatly blessed,” says Sr. M. Lucy Togle, OSB, directress of the school which was opened in response to the request of Bacolod-based alumnae of St. Scholastica's College in Manila to bring to Scholastican education to the city.

As the SSA community gears for its celebration this month, Sr. Lucy looks at the past as reflections “of God's blessings”. We have gifted students, the parents of our students are cooperative and the alumnae association is very supportive of the programs and activities of the school, the directress said, adding: “Through the years, we have not experienced any difficulty because the parents and alumnae have always been around to help us.”

What started as a school of 207 pre-school and grade school pupils on its first campus – previously a market stall in front of the present Ceres North Terminal in Bacolod City — and, a year later, moving to it present site, St. Scholastica's Academy has grown by leaps and bounds. This schoolyear, it has 1,686 students, the biggest enrolment so far, with 47 grade school teachers and 25 others in the high school department and more than 30 members of the staff.

SSA, originally an all-girl educational institution, opened its doors to pre-school and grade school boys in 1988 with an enrolment of only four pupils. This schoolyear, a total of 283 boys registered in the grade school level and 17 others in the pre-school program. Sr. Lucy said the school will not open its high school department to boys despite the wishes of some sector for its extending its education for boys to the secondary level.

SSA Bacolod, founded by nuns from Germany is one of the 12 schools run by Benedictine sisters in the country, five of which are located in the Visayas, Lucy says.

It's education is anchored on the philosophy, Ora et Labora (Prayer and Labor), committed to “the formation of the total person in Christ” and emphasizing what is known among St. Scholasticans as 13 Benedictine values – Christ-centeredness, prayer and labor, obedience, humility, sense of community, service, hospitality, silence, stewardship, compassion, stability, good zeal and discipline.

The SSA brand of education has produced individuals who are outstanding in academics and co-curricular activities and are anchored on citizenship and civics as a result of the strong outreach activities students and pupils engage in, the directress points out. SSA students, Sr. Lucy says, have been at the forefront of academic, cultural art, sports and other competitions, always emerging in the Top Three. SSA also takes pride in being the first high school in Western Visayas to earn PAASCU accreditation – in 1969 – and since then both levels have been re-accredited by the agency, and later elevated in recent and current evaluations to five-year accreditation status.

Under its outreach program, SSA has adopted public schools in its vicinity for its academic extension and catechism programs. As early as the grade school, pupils are taught to share with fellow children under the learning-together program where pupils from adopted schools come to SSA on Saturdays.



As a result, the directress says, they have been told by teachers of Mandalagan Elementary School , a key outreach beneficiary of pupil remedial and computer education programs, that school performance in Department of Education evaluation has greatly improved. The academic outreach also includes teacher development and tutorials. High school students also render their tutorial services to outreach children under the Baylohanay Manggad, or Trading treasures program, where they also mutually share life's experiences.



SSA has also a social action center, Kauswagan, established in 1976 to supplement the school's community services, promoting, among others, spiritual renewals, human development trainings, short-term courses and group meetings.



Part of its mission is to provide education for financially handicapped families, thus it has been offering scholarship programs for deserving children. At present, sister Lucy said, the school has 36 scholarship grant recipients in both elementary and high school levels and send 15 students to various colleges under the German-assisted Philbert scholarship program.



SSA has also been actively involved in administering the Holy Family High School , previously the Holy Family Vocational School in Sum-ag, to provide children of poor families the opportunity to avail of good quality educational service.



Citing as an example of the remarkable sense of cooperation of members of the SSA community, Sr. Lucy recounts that SSA has an annual medical mission – with beneficiaries numbering as many as 2,000. “Parents, alumnae, the faculty, the community and students are all involved in this activity,” she says, adding that in its recent mission, about 40 doctors and 30 nurses, many of whom are parents of the students, volunteered their services.

She underscores the active involvement of the SSA alumnae association in community activities, particularly in its donations of much-needed and expensive medical equipment for the Western Visayas Regional Hospital and its medical mission in the past few years. The association has been very quiet about its activities but they are doing something to help the community, Sister Lucy says, apparently as a result of their Scholastican education that has taught them the need to care for others, finding joy in doing it as a spontaneous act in their life. She cites that the 2007 medical mission, dubbed “Aloha” conducted by medical personnel from Hawaii , benefited more than 6,000 Negrenses. Many alumnae today, she adds, are occupying leadership positions here and abroad, including those engaged in community and civic service and non-governmental organizations.

As SSA celebrates its 50th year, Sister Lucy points out that they are also looking forward to updating and further strengthening school curricula to include greater emphasis on multi-media and inter-disciplinary schematic webbing as she adds that today computer literacy among St. Scholasticans is very high, with a 1:1 computer-student ratio in computer classes.

All these, she says, are in keeping with a wholistic education that we are providing our students, the directress stresses, which is reflected in all activities we undertake – both in the classroom and outside, including in field trips and special celebrations on campus, where we encourage learning experiences not only in one or two areas but in as many disciplines in an activity.

As SSA marks its golden anniversary, focused on the theme “Through 50 Years – Soaring High and Reaching Out”, Sr. Lucy reiterates a mission and a prayer: that they can realize by the end of 2008, the setting up the SSA Golden Jubilee Gawad Kalinga Village, which will have a total of 50 homes.

“We have the money now but what we need is a lot within the city where the village will stand,” Sr. Lucy says, adding that she is praying that God will touch the heart of civic-minded Negrenses to offer a small parcel of their property for the eventual home of 50 families “and make a big difference in their lives”.

“With all the graces and blessings we have received from God, in return we are building 50 homes on our 50th year,” Sr. Lucy further says.

Activities

An institutional mass, a cultural show, field demonstration, motorcade, a fun run and an awards and recognition night are among the highlights of the Golden Jubilee activities of St. Scholastica's Academy.

The major activities will be held on Feb. 8 and 9 and Feb. 28, the foundation day.

The Feb. 28 activities will include a prater service at the Shopping Center, where a marker will be unveiled.

A fun run will follow the prayer service participated in by parents and their children, with prizes for the first 10 families with hands clasped as they cross the finish line.

A motorcade will be held after the fun run featuring representations of the 13 Benedictine Values and countries where OSB Nuns have missions – including Argentina , Australia , Brazil , Bulgaria , China , Germany Korea, India , Italy , the Philippines and African nations.

Capping the anniversary activities will be the awards and recognition program which will pay tribute to individuals for their contribution to the growth of SSA. Among the recipients are the Montelibano, Locsin and Torres families, for donating parts of their land to the OSB Nuns for their educational mission.

The Feb. 8 activities will start with an institutional mass. Jubilarians will then be feted with a welcome program followed by the awarding of outstanding employees.

The Tuesday highlights also include games, exhibits, booths, plant and pet shows and rides, the alumnae homecoming program and tribute to be capped by the matinee of the grand production, Oro Plata, Scholastica directed by Rene Hinojales.

Wednesday activities include the field demonstration, a girls' football cup, the alumnae homecoming luncheon and the Oro, Plata, Scholastica gala presentation.

[jaywalker]

thanks jay...only passengers are allowed to enter their viewing deck. Before, their plan is to open that area for public but for security reasons, only passengers will be allowed. They have a local coffee shop there(didnt get a pic coz it looks so cheap)

this is a New subdivision along Talisay road. In front of Honda Negros

Fair enough,that's a valid reason.
....and that's the new subdivision gali kay we went to Nature's Village visible na nga may groundworks that area.:cheers:

[SUV111]

by the way...they also have one nice coffee shop inside the departure area. :)

[boynegro$]

Ramos St.

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[SUV111]

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NBSA viewing deck

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Cool! But passengers only right? Hay, they should also do this to Mactan's viewing deck. They've closed the area due to "security reasons".

@Boynegros. "Ramos" looks or sounds familiar. :)

[boynegro$]

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NBSA viewing deck

I like NBSA's viewing deck, hope they will add shades. :banana:

[jaywalker]

by the way...they also have one nice coffee shop inside the departure area. :)

It's nice because even if you arrive early for your flight the passenger can at least have choices to stay,it's either in the lounges for Business Class Passengers and some Mabuhay Miles Members or in the viewdeck.I bet nami gid sa viewdeck magpahunay hunay while waiting for the flight.:cheers:

[SUV111]

Chowking joins Bacolaodiat

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[SUV111]

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NBSA Shuttle service rate and schedule

[boynegro$]

^^Smile how many Shuttle service does SM have?:)

[SUV111]

The Plaza Debate

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[SUV111]

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Gaisano City Bacolod

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SM city Bacolod

[SUV111]

^^Smile how many Shuttle service does SM have?:)

i can see 2 buses for now...they have a new and old buses doing their routine trips.

[jaywalker]

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NBSA Shuttle service rate and schedule

Thanks for the updates Mig Suv!Is it the same owner sang taxi company dira sa SM City?

[SUV111]

Thanks for the updates Mig Suv!Is it the same owner sang taxi company dira sa SM City?

Nope, this one is different. :) btw, faith taxi offers taxi service at the airport. :)

[mackoyMD]

Gud PM Migs ....
wow another ethanol plant in Negros .... Baw daw indi na gid ni mapungan.

[jaywalker]

^^That's good! at least indi na naman monopoly style ang transport services sa Bacolod.

Bacolod is really dressing up for Bacolodiat!Thanks for the photos.

[mackoyMD]

The Plaza Debate

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Hahaha ... Nami d tambay kung wala ka obra ... malingaw ka gid... Nways, pirteh si SUV111 pakalab-ot pa sa plaza. Nami pa gid makwa picture sang nagahapang chess .... heheh!

[mackoyMD]

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Undergoing asphalt overlay, road widening (4 lanes road) and installation of street lamps leading to NBSA

Thanks gid xa pics! Nami pa gid tani kung butangan nila sang island xa tunga nga my palm trees... pra tahum pa gid. Nways ... ok lang at least 4 lanes ....

[mackoyMD]

Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel

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migs ... tahum na gid ... indi nako kakilala ... Rolling Hills ni gali! hehehe! 20 days na lang and I am going back to bacolod again! Bwaaaah...

[jaywalker]

Hahaha ... Nami d tambay kung wala ka obra ... malingaw ka gid... Nways, pirteh si SUV111 pakalab-ot pa sa plaza. Nami pa gid makwa picture sang nagahapang chess .... heheh!

:lol: Correct ka gid,Doc! kag of course you cannot ignore sa mga gatiyabaw nga debatihay.Actually, may ara na dira Spa sa plaza.Damo dira ga offer manicure,pedicure kag dry massage.:lol:

Thanks gid xa pics! Nami pa gid tani kung butangan nila sang island xa tunga nga my palm trees... pra tahum pa gid. Nways ... ok lang at least 4 lanes ....

maskin wala na center island pero sa kilid dalan pakiridasan na lang nila ka tamon and nagataas nga trees.I think coconut trees will do.:)

[jaywalker]

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Somewhere along the road leading to NBSA in Silay.

[mackoyMD]

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La Costa Brava

Migs ... This subdivision is near the supposed Uniwide Coastal Mall. I believe it's another project of HDL Construction & Development Corporation, which was once a local real estate developer in Negros and now expanded in Iloilo & Capiz.

I have checked their website ... wala pa naka post and La Costa Brava sa ila nga projects ... pero nakita ko ni last time ang ila promotion sa robinson's place.

[mackoyMD]

HDL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Project List

Negros Occidental

Bacolod City

Green Acres
Las Villas de Hervias -- Brgy. Villamonte (near La Salle)
Magdalene Ville
Montebello
Mt. Carmel Village
Palmas Del Mar
Providencia Area 1
Providencia Area 2
Providencia Area 3
Pueblo Portobello --- Brgy. Banago
San Agustin 2
Victorina Heights
Villa San Agustin
Woodside 2
La Costa Brava --- resort community

Bago City

San Esteban
Sta. Catalina Homes
Sta. Catalina Phase 1 Area 2
Sta. Catalina Phase 2 Area 1
Sta. Catalina Phase 2 Area 2
Woodside

Binalbagan

Sta. Maria Retained
Villa Sta. Maria

Cadiz City

Cadiz Heights

Escalante City

San Vicente

E.B. Magalona

St. Therese Phase 3
St. Therese Village
Sta. Monica Area 1
Sta. Monica Area 2
Sta. Monica Area 3

Hinigaran

Pueblo San Roque

Kabankalan City

Edza Ville
Luzville
Luzville 2
Montebello 2
Villa San Jose

Silay City

Buen Retiro - Lladoc
Buen Retiro - Teofila
Buena Vista
Buena Vista 2
Buena Vista 3
Buena Vista Corner
CVHS-2HDL - Silay 2
HRL - Dolmar
Silay 4
Silay II Phase 3

Talisay City

Carmela 5000
Carmela Market Square
Carmela Valley
Fatima Heights
HDL - Menlo 3
Menlo 1 & 2
Menlo Heights
Menlo Heights 2
Menlo Village 4
Pueblo San Antonio
Villa CarmelaVilla Emma

[mackoyMD]

http://www.hdlconst.com/images/lv/hervias-entrance.JPG

http://www.hdlconst.com/images/lv/herviasvillasclubhouse.JPG

This one is located near USLS .... xa my CL Montelibano Drive nayon ... Pero daw suludlon pa gid.
Very nice location though ... kay lapit xa city ...

[SUV111]

:lol: Correct ka gid,Doc! kag of course you cannot ignore sa mga gatiyabaw nga debatihay.Actually, may ara na dira Spa sa plaza.Damo dira ga offer manicure,pedicure kag dry massage.:lol:



maskin wala na center island pero sa kilid dalan pakiridasan na lang nila ka tamon and nagataas nga trees.I think coconut trees will do.:)

if you have a passion in photography, maskin dumpsite pwede mo kadtuan or even the worst places here on earth just to take pics. :) hahahahaha :) :banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

http://www.hdlconst.com/images/lv/hervias-entrance.JPG

http://www.hdlconst.com/images/lv/herviasvillasclubhouse.JPG

This one is located near USLS .... xa my CL Montelibano Drive nayon ... Pero daw suludlon pa gid.
Very nice location though ... kay lapit xa city ...

we have very nice subdivisions here :) kag maskin local developer naga bato man sa competition. :) I went here before, nag drive around lang pero daw indi pa gid maayo pa natapos ang ila na lugar, gate pa lang and its so dusty pa that time. i dont know now kung ano na na da. :) maybe i will try to visit the place next time :)

[SUV111]

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SANPARQ update

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

The Viewing deck Coffee shop

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[ashton]

^ What a beautiful airport! :shocked:

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

^ What a beautiful airport! :shocked:

Thanks ashton :):banana::banana:

[habagatcentral1]

May I ask what's the name of the coffeeshop that is located at the airport view deck? Thanks! :)

[SUV111]

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coffee shop inside NBSA

[SUV111]

May I ask what's the name of the coffeeshop that is located at the airport view deck? Thanks! :)

i forgot the name benie, i am not that interested with their viewing deck coffee shop...daw ala cafeteria lang man siya...ok man ang sa sulod tani but daw ka boring...nami lang kay dawamo na na ang ila na smoking area. :)

[ngprofflorida]

Thanks SUV for the wonderful pic, so thats a VIP lounge area not a mabuhay.... wow mig sosyal and dating sang VIP.

[SUV111]

Thanks SUV for the wonderful pic, so thats a VIP lounge area not a mabuhay.... wow mig sosyal and dating sang VIP.

wait for their Mabuhay Lounge, i bet they are making it better kay gin liwat ang interior :)

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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Mang inasal North drive...they call this branch as their Golden Branch since its their 50th branch in the country :)

[SUV111]

NBSA tourism Desk

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[SUV111]

WIFI hotspots in Bacolod City

Sylvia Manor Hotel
Lfisher Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Circle Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Mayfair Plaza
McDonalds Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs East
East Block
Robinsons Food court
Kuppa
UNO-R
La Salle
University Courtyard
Pietro Kaffe

[ngprofflorida]

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Mig I wonder why they close for renovation, mas sosyal ang design siguro, pabungahan ang design sa VIP lounge area.....

[SUV111]

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[JEFFjr_25]

The Viewing deck Coffee shop

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So its CocaCola now for the chairs and Pepsi for the trash bins. If only Coke could've set up nice looking stainless/aluminum chairs(like in some coffee shops) for that cafeteria at NBSA's viewdeck. Ka wala gid yah creativity ah. Daw palagpat. Abi nila siguro terminal sang bus ang NBSA.:ohno:

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coffee shop inside NBSA
Maybe Bobs should consider putting up a branch or take over that cafeteria at the viewdeck.

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This is my favorite shot/s. NBSA's hustle and bustle.:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

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NBSA departure lobby

Hustle and bustle part 2. Nice one @Smile.:banana:

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Somewhere along the road leading to NBSA in Silay. But still very nice pic @Jay.

Again if not for the ugly wires , the pic could have been very dramatic.:)

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

^^thanks jeff. :) i will take more pics soon :) hehehehehe :)

[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

Thanks for those wonderful photos Mig Suv!:bow::bow::bow:

NBSA is really a beauty!Amazing Kuppa had a branch in NBSA and three crews pa.I guess the occupant of the Viewdeck's cafe is NBSA employees cooperative.

[SUV111]

Thanks for those wonderful photos Mig Suv!:bow::bow::bow:

NBSA is really a beauty!Amazing Kuppa had a branch in NBSA and three crews pa.I guess the occupant of the Viewdeck's cafe is NBSA employees cooperative.

oh i never thought of that...basi tood migs. I will send a letter to NBSA admin about my suggestions. Thanks jay :)

[jaywalker]

Jeepney's in Bacolod

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[jaywalker]

oh i never thought of that...basi tood migs. I will send a letter to NBSA admin about my suggestions. Thanks jay :)

Good on you Migs Suv and hopefully they will listen.Like what you've it would be nice if Bob's is occupying that place,i like that idea too. A Calea in NBSA would be great too!A lot of business opportunities can be explored in NBSA.:cheers:

[SUV111]

Good on you Migs Suv and hopefully they will listen.Like what you've it would be nice if Bob's is occupying that place,i like that idea too. A Calea in NBSA would be great too!A lot of business opportunities can be explored in NBSA.:cheers:

yes, to showcase what we really call Bacolod's OWN...:) hehehehe people from other places will surely say that this is really from Bacolod.

[jaywalker]

Yes Indeed!Even Quan can share the market in NBSA.A resto outside NBSA terminal would be very welcoming since pwede ka dine pati manogdul-ong together with the pasahero.

[jaywalker]

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[jaywalker]

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Migs Suv,Kalapad gali sang greeters kag send-off area.:)I love it!:banana:

[SUV111]

Migs Suv,Kalapad gali sang greeters kag send-off area.:)I love it!:banana:

yupppppp!!!! lapad siya jay :) sige lang kay sa sunod ko na dul ong sa imo diri na :) :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

Swimming/recreational pools @ PALMAS DEL MAR RESORT/HOTEL

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[ngprofflorida]

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Mig more space ang baggage claim area.....

[jaywalker]

WIFI hotspots in Bacolod City

Sylvia Manor Hotel
Lfisher Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Circle Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Mayfair Plaza
McDonalds Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs East
East Block
Robinsons Food court
Kuppa
UNO-R
La Salle
University Courtyard
Pietro Kaffe



:banana:another tambayan na naman with your laptops ang "Pietro Kaffe - SM City"

[JEFFjr_25]

NBSA tourism Desk

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The tourism desk @Smile, what info. do they provide the guests? maps, hotels, tourist spots, restos,etc???? Basi bala naga pa cute lng sila sa ila pwesto ha..:lol:


Jeepney's in Bacolod

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Wonderful shots on Bacolod's best jeepneys. Credits to @Jay.:cheers:

[SUV111]

:banana:another tambayan na naman with your laptops ang "Pietro Kaffe - SM City"

the problem lang is that if your using Vista, there are times na its hard to connect sa wifi nila. :(

[SUV111]

The tourism desk @Smile, what info. do they provide the guests? maps, hotels, tourist spots, restos,etc???? Basi bala naga pa cute lng sila sa ila pwesto ha..:lol:






Wonderful shots on Bacolod's best jeepneys. Credits to @Jay.:cheers:

uy they are giving out brochures ha. :)

[jaywalker]

Wonderful shots on Bacolod's best jeepneys. Credits to @Jay.:cheers:

Thanks you mig Jeff! There are more to come.:cheers:

the problem lang is that if your using Vista, there are times na its hard to connect sa wifi nila. :(

Problema gid ina sang Vista Mig Suv.

[SUV111]

Thanks you mig Jeff! There are more to come.:cheers:



Problema gid ina sang Vista Mig Suv.

yes coz i was wondering lang. before i can get access man sa SMH then all of a sudden indi na. pati sa robs. its crazy!!! pero good to know that we have plenty of wifi hotspots na here in Bacolod, thats the most important thing...its an advantage for tourists.:)

[mackoyMD]

WIFI hotspots in Bacolod City

Sylvia Manor Hotel
Lfisher Hotel
Bacolod Business Inn
Circle Inn
Bacolod Executive Inn
Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Mayfair Plaza
McDonalds Lacson
Bobs Lacson
Mister Donut Lacson
Bobs East
East Block
Robinsons Food court
Kuppa
UNO-R
La Salle
University Courtyard
Pietro Kaffe




MIGS ... ANG SUEÑO PA GID - WIFI AREA MAN.
:):)

[SUV111]

^^SUEÑO is already closed

[mackoyMD]

^^SUEÑO is already closed

Ay kanugon ... Hehehe! Outdated na gid ko ya xa Bacolod ... Galing daw kulang gid man ang SUEÑO .... Migs do u have news ... kung may bag-o na nga stores/establishments sa fiesta strips sang SM?

[SUV111]

wala pa man gid...daw wala pa. The problem with fiesta strip daan ara na siya ya sa gwa na sang mall. wala na access sa sulod. ma gwa ka gid kag malibot para makasulod sa mall

[mackoyMD]

wala pa man gid...daw wala pa. The problem with fiesta strip daan ara na siya ya sa gwa na sang mall. wala na access sa sulod. ma gwa ka gid kag malibot para makasulod sa mall

gani man migs ... it's ideal for banks ... pro cge lang lets wait.
the Bacolaodiat stint is very promising ha... it's really inviting ... nugon lang kay indi ko da kakad2. Migs .. thanks gid xa pixx!

[SUV111]

your welcome. :) tama ka migs, its ideal for banks gid man. or maybe a coffee shop. but kung resto, i dont think it will click, look at sueno bala, ma gwa ka pa para kadtuan siya.

Bacolaodiat na gid gani. sadya ni kay may parade of lanterns...masanag naman ini. :) hahahahaha. palutawon nila ang iban sa lagoon migs para magsanag ang lagoon :) hahahahaha

[jaywalker]

Park volleyball tournament draws big field
BY CEDELF TUPAS

About 1,000 enthusiasts divided into 132 teams of eight are seeing action in the inaugural NOVA Inter-College P.E. Park Volley Festival at the University of St. La Salle football field in Bacolod City .

Sixty eight teams will be in action in the men's division, while 64 squads vie for the crown in the women's tournament of the festival that is part of the Negros Occidental Volleyball Association's 30 th anniversary.

Among the schools entered in the festival are USLS, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos , West Negros College , Bago City College , Bacolod City College , ABE, AMA Computer College , Lasaltech, Kabankalan Catholic College , STI, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas, NOVA president Roger Banzuela, also the USLS varsity sports director, said yesterday.

Banzuela said park volleyball is a new recreational and competitive event promoted by the International Volleyball Federation through the Philippine Volleyball Federation. The court measures 8x16 meters, the same size of a beach volleyball play area and players will be engaged in auto-refereeing.

The opening ceremony will be keynoted by Philippine Sports commissioner Eric Loretizo, who will be joined by Banzuela, Bro. Ray Suplido and Billy Lopue in doing the ceremonial serve.*CPT

[ngprofflorida]

Mayor on ANC today to
discuss BacoLaodiat

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will be interviewed at ANC's "Mornings at ANC" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today where he will talk about the BacoLaodiat Festival that kicks off Wednesday and will end Sunday, in Bacolod, a City Hall press release said.

The activities for the festival, which is now on its third year, will include a Chinese Painting Exhibit featuring Arsenia Lim and students at the SM Entertainment Center on Wednesday; Feb. 7 -- city-wide Dragon and Lion Dance 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chopsticks Alley at 6th Street, formal opening with cultural presentation at the 5th Street main stage at 8:30 p.m., Symphony of Sparks and Lights, opening of the Lantern Park at the Capitol Lagoon and city-wide fireworks at 11 p.m.

Set on the third day are a Tour of the Temples at 10 a.m., Tsinoy Olympics (3 p.m.,) and Kinengkoy Comedy Express, live band, concerts and fireworks (7 p.m.), the press release said.

Other scheduled activities are, on February 9 - Chinese Cook Fest at Robinson's Place (11 a.m.), 1 st Lantern and Street Dancing Competitions (6 p.m.), and on Feb. 10 – closing rites with fireworks to welcome the Year of the Earth Rat at 6 p.m., the press release added

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, February 4, 2008



Bacolod students champs
in two national contests
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Two Bacolod City universities bagged top national awards over the weekend.

A University of Saint La Salle team was the national winner of the 4th Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards, while a University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos student won the PalaECEpan Quiz Bee in Cebu City Saturday, Maria Jane Paredes, Smart public affairs manager for the Visayas and Mindanao , said.

The theme of the Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards held at the SM Cebu Trade Hall Feb. 1 and 2 was “Going Wireless for Disaster Preparedness”.

The USLS innovation entry that bested 58 others from around the country was on a “Geo Specific Public Warning System Using Cell Broadcasting”, Edgar Altarejos Jr., chairman of the USLS Electronics Communication Engineering Department, said.

The USLS fourth year ECE students on the winning team are Delman Alagao – team leader, and Francis Xavier Parcon, John Kimwell Laluma, Paul Edward Alvarez and Mark Paolo Salada, members.

The team won P500,000 as first prize and a grant of P500,000 will be given to USLS, Paredes said.

Meanwhile, PalaECEpan Quiz Bee champion was Edward Warren Torres, a 5th year ECE student at UNO-R whose mentor is engineer Christopher Alunan, she said.

Torres won P40,000 and a cellular phone from Smart, Paredes said.

The PalaECEpan competition tested the intellectual prowess of the smartest engineering students from SWEEP partner schools, she said.

The annual SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards is organized by Smart Communications Inc. as part of the company's Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP), an industry-academe partnership program that helps raise the level of technology and engineering education in the country, she added

[ngprofflorida]

ESP to highlight Bacolod
as next wave city for BPO

Bacolod City will be featured as one of the “next wave cities” for business process outsourcing in the 8th e-Services Philippines Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition on Feb. 11 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila .
The city's participation in the e-Services Philippines , the Department of Trade and Industry's annual international exhibit and conference for the ICT industry, has been approved by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, chairperson of the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Federation for Information and Communications Technology, said.

The theme is “Outsourcing Centers of Excellence,” and will feature outsourcing centers of excellence and emerging players and locations in the outsourcing industry.

Tholons, an investment , advisory and management firm for business, knowledge and IT services globalization, named the Top 50 Emerging Outsourcing Cities in the World in 2007, which included three in the Philippine – Cebu City (4 th ), Pasig City (23 rd ) and Baguio City (36 th ).

The e-Services Philippines, which has attracted more than 160 exhibitors and 2,000 conference attendees yearly, will be spearheaded by the DTI's Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, Tholons, and Business Process Association of the Philippines.*NLG

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, February 4, 2008


Chinese painting exhibit
opens at mall Wednesday
As part of the BacoLaodiat Festival, SM City in Bacolod City will sponsor a Chinese Painting Exhibit titled “Welcoming Spring” that will open at the SM Entertainment Center, North Wing at 5 p.m., Wednesday, and will run until Feb. 10.

The ribbon-cutting will be followed by a Chinese Brush Painting demonstration by the artist Professor Tsai Shiu-Yuin (Arsenia Lim), Lily Go, BacoLaodiat Inc. director, said yesterday.

Tsai maintains strong bonds to three places: in China - her ancestral roots can be traced back to Jin-Jiang County in Fujian Province ; in Taiwan - where she received her university education and intensive art training; and in Manila , her birthplace and her family's current residence, Go said.

She first learned Chinese painting under Filipino-Chinese painter Yang Keng-Tang, and continued to study painting and calligraphy while a History major at the National Taiwan University , Go added.

In Taiwan , she formally trained with flower and bird master Yu Zong-Lin, landscape master Hu Nien-Zhu, as well as National Artist Lin Yu-San; while she learned calligraphy from masters Ren Bo-Wu, Chen Zi-He and Lee You.

In the mid-1960s, upon her return to the Philippines and having graduated from the National Taiwan University , she taught Chinese literature, history as well as painting at St. Stephen's High School. She then pursued a full-time career as Chinese painting teacher by establishing workshops, which is now on its 42nd year in 2008. Tsai Shiu-Yuin launched her Chinese painting classes, Shui Mo , at the Yuchengco Museum .

Tsai held her first solo exhibition in the Philippines in 1967 and since, had about seven other solo shows, and participated in exhibits here and abroad.

The “Welcoming Spring” exhibit at SM will feature her works and 16 of her students, Celia Chao, Sofia Chen, Mimi Cu, Jeannie Chua, Kathleen Lim, Teodora Ng, Linda Au Ong, Willie Pieh, Bertha Sy, Rosita Tam, Bee Hua Tan, Santan Tan, Lily Ty, Ban Hui Uy, Mary Uy, and Molly Yap, all members of the “Self Actualization Painter's Club” founded by Tsai, Go added.*

[ngprofflorida]

Viva Films seeking
investors for IPO

Entertainment production company Viva Communications Inc. is seeking investors in Bacolod City for its initial public offering of common shares on Feb. 20 to 27.
Viva, led by its chairman Vic del Rosario, held an IPO roadshow at the L'Fisher Hotel Thursday, with Eduardo Francisco, president BDO Capital and Investment Corp., Viva's lead underwriter for the offering.

“We want it (the IPO) to be broad-based that's why we chose Bacolod in addition to Davao and Cebu ,” Francisco said.
Francisco said they expect to raise P50 to P100 million from the provinces they have visited. The company aims to raise P1.2 billion to P1.8 billion from its IPO.

At the roadshow, Del Rosario said Viva aims to maintain its dominance in local film production and is projected to make “big money” in the pay TV business. The company's immediate plan is to create three new cable channels between 2008 and 2009, starting with the Viva Mega in July.

Viva's business strategy, he said, is to sustain its position as the dominant content provider in all media platforms and continue to maximize the use of film library by taking advantage of advances in media technology.*NLG

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, February 4, 2008



Stores urged to provide
green lane counters

A resolution enjoining all malls, supermarkets and grocery stores to provide green lane counter to prioritize consumers who use biodegradable/environment friendly containers was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod Wednesday.

Proposed by Councilor Greg Gasataya, the resolution said Section 48 (10-11) of R.A. 9003 strictly prohibits the manufacture or use of non-environmentally acceptable materials, and requires biodegradable and environment friendly materials for bagging and packing as part of the solid waste management program.

The resolution said the law encourages the implementation of a reward system for those who promote and patronize environmentally sound programs and projects.

To efficiently reduce residual waste, it said, the use of plastic should be regulated, and biodegradable containers such as bayong, green bags, carton boxes, non-plastic sack or bags, and sturdy reusable shopping bags.

The SP also passed a resolution requesting the Committees on Laws and Good Government, Ways and Means, Finance, and the City Treasurer to review City Ordinance 215, Series of 1998 on the grant of 45 percent discount on cinema amusement tax to effect the necessary adjustment for which they are due.

The resolution authored by Councilor Homer Bais says that since it was enacted in 1998, C.O. 215 has not been periodically reviewed as required in the ordinance.

C.O. 215 provides that the incentive shall be reviewed by the SP every two years.*CGS

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, February 4, 2008



Jobs abroad offered
at City Hall, Capitol

Jobs abroad will be offered in separate recruitment activities of the Bacolod city government and the Negros Occidental provincial government this month.

The Bacolod Public Employment Services Office said the A.D.M. International Manpower will conduct interviews starting today until Feb. 9 and on Feb. 11 and 12 for job vacancies in Kuwait .

Positions available are: 150 nursing aides, 500 nurses, 10 VIP nurses, 20 physiotherapists, 15 nurse assistants, 20 ambulance drivers and 20 beauticians/barbers.
On Feb. 12, a representative of the Ministry of Health of Kuwait will be in Bacolod to interview applicants and to administer tests to health professionals.

Meanwhile, on Feb. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. , the provincial government, in cooperation with OTA International Promotions and Manpower Corp., will conduct a special recruitment activity at the Negros Occidental Technology and Livelihood Development Center for applicants for domestic helpers in Hong Kong .

Applicants must be 23 to 40 years old, hard working, and able to speak and understand English. They will have the chance to earn as much as 3,480 Hong Kong dollars or P 26,000 a month.

Requirements are passport, 2x2 picture, diploma, and transcript of records. Ex-abroad applicants may bring their old passport and photos with their former employers or their children.

Those who wish for more information may call TLDC at 432-3414 or 432-3413.*

[ngprofflorida]

Sitti show in Bacolod March 15

Sitti in the city of smiles march 15

Bossa Nova vocalist Sitti Navarro will perform at the Grand Ballroom of Sugarland Hotel in Bacolod City , March 15, a press release from organizers said.

Sitti, who has staged major concerts in the country, has become one of the most promising vocalists of her generation, the press release said.

At 16, she made her rounds in topnotch show venues around Metro Manila, it added.

She has also performed in Naga City, Tuguegarrao and Lucena City, and in 2006, recorded her first 18-track CD titled, “Café Bossa,” the press release also said.*

[jaywalker]

ESP to highlight Bacolod
as next wave city for BPO

Bacolod City will be featured as one of the “next wave cities” for business process outsourcing in the 8th e-Services Philippines Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition on Feb. 11 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila .
The city's participation in the e-Services Philippines , the Department of Trade and Industry's annual international exhibit and conference for the ICT industry, has been approved by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, chairperson of the Bacolod-Negros Occidental Federation for Information and Communications Technology, said.

The theme is “Outsourcing Centers of Excellence,” and will feature outsourcing centers of excellence and emerging players and locations in the outsourcing industry.

.*NLG

Bacolod will share the limelight again together with other "next wave cities" for BPO in this event and this will again open-up more possiblities for our city in terms of investments.Mayor Bing and Councilor Batapa has been working very hard this project and i think we are now reaping the fruit of success.:)

[jaywalker]

AYALA NORTHPOINT

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[jaywalker]

Save Planet Earth

The Rotary Club of Metro Bacolod (RCMB), in line with Rotary Club International’s (R.I.) program of Preserve Planet Earth, conducted mangrove tree planting in Balaring, Silay last January 12 and 20, 2008.Some 1,700 seedlings were planted by the RCMB members with the support of the members of Interact Clubs of Negros Occidental High School and La Consolacion College. A total of 10 RCMB and 73 students participated in this undertaking.

R.I.’s “Preserve Planet Earth” is a global program that aims to focus the attention of all Rotarians on the critical need to protect and preserve the environment - its soil, water, atmosphere, and other natural resources for the balanced benefit of present and future generations of mankind. The program also aims to motivate Rotarians and through them, others, to practice environmentally sound lifestyle and habitually become organizations and persons dedicated to preserving planet earth.It is in this light that RCMB, aside from mangrove planting, has embarked on projects that aim to protect and preserve the environment such as: Tree Planting in Don Salvador Benedicto; Planting of fruit-bearing trees in Cansilayan, Murcia; “Basura Mo, Responsibilidad Mo,” a solid waste management program in partnership with the Interact Club of NOHS; Coastal Clean-Up in Brgy. Magsungay in cooperation with the NOHS Interact Club, Environmental Watchers and the Bugtaw Kabataan; Forum on global warming with Engr. Maximo Sillo of the Office of the Environment and Natural Resources.*

[jaywalker]

Negros Lions, Phoenix Fil-Am Lions Club Joint Cataract Mission Set

The Council of Lions Club Presidents of Negros headed by Raymond Tongson, Negros Sight First Foundation Inc. headed by Celia Ferrer, Bacolod City Host Lions Club headed by President Rufo Gasapo, in cooperation with Phoenix Fil-Am Lions Club with 44 members headed by club President Ethel Lusario and mission Coordinator Dr. Conrad Ballecer, Jr. will hold a joint Cataract mission on February 18-22 2008 at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City.

They will undertake the cataract operation of 170 patients, (specially those without Philhealth) 10 corrective surgery on cross-eyed patients distribute 6,000 pcs. of free prescribed and reading glass, free eye screening of School children and Diabetes detection. Those who are interested Cataract Dr. Bert Layda at the CLMMRH, and avail of these series of free surgeries, free eyeglasses and many other eye services.* (Luz A. Sia)

[jaywalker]

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PULUPANDAN. Mayor Magdaleno Peña, right, says the statue of singer Lea Salonga's grandmother, Carmen Alcantara Imutan, carrying a “bilao (basket)” on her head has been spruced up along with the Pulupandan municipal hall.*

[jaywalker]

Dads act on traffic
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved on first, second, third and final reading an ordinance temporarily suspending the efficacy of existing city ordinances for the routing of all cargo trucks from the south going to the north for 50 days, effective Jan. 31, 2008 .

The ordinance was proposed by Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. following the closure starting Jan. 31 of the 40-year-old PHHC bridge along the circumferential road in Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City by the Department of Public Works and Highway. The rehabilitation and repair of the bridge will last for 50 days.

The ordinance provides that the Committee on Transportation chaired by Gamboa, together with all the stakeholders will continuously study other alternative and more viable routes within the period.

It also provides that strict measures against overloading of sugarcane and that trucks entering Bacolod City without proper signal lights and whose loads of sugarcane are not properly stocked should not be allowed to enter the city.

The ordinance requires that a report should be submitted to the SP after seven days.*CGS

[jaywalker]

National Highways on the NORTH (Talisay-Bacolod boundary)

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[jaywalker]

Northern of Bacolod

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[SUV111]

Viva Films seeking
investors for IPO

Entertainment production company Viva Communications Inc. is seeking investors in Bacolod City for its initial public offering of common shares on Feb. 20 to 27.
Viva, led by its chairman Vic del Rosario, held an IPO roadshow at the L'Fisher Hotel Thursday, with Eduardo Francisco, president BDO Capital and Investment Corp., Viva's lead underwriter for the offering.

“We want it (the IPO) to be broad-based that's why we chose Bacolod in addition to Davao and Cebu ,” Francisco said.

Francisco said they expect to raise P50 to P100 million from the provinces they have visited. The company aims to raise P1.2 billion to P1.8 billion from its IPO.

At the roadshow, Del Rosario said Viva aims to maintain its dominance in local film production and is projected to make “big money” in the pay TV business. The company's immediate plan is to create three new cable channels between 2008 and 2009, starting with the Viva Mega in July.

Viva's business strategy, he said, is to sustain its position as the dominant content provider in all media platforms and continue to maximize the use of film library by taking advantage of advances in media technology.*NLG

I'm glad that Bacolod, even just a provincial capital, yet its being considered as one of the Cities at par with the regional capitals :) :banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Koreans air concerns to Bacolod mayor
Danny Fajardo
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BACOLOD CITY — A group of Korean students have asked Mayor Evelio Leonardia to increase police visibility in schools and other areas in the city frequented by the foreigners.

The groups’s request was submitted by Oh Jae Yong, president and chief executive officer of Phil-Korea at the La Salle Language Center; Charlie Sin, general manager for OK Academy; Seong Jin Kang, chief operations officer of Sky 21 English Institute; Deok Jin Jang, principal of Jason English Language School, and Mylene Sison, also of Phil-Korea.

They also asked the mayor to facilitate the scheduling of direct flights from South Korea to Bacolod City, and therefore make the city "foreign-friendly."

They said this would help increase the number of Korean students who would take up English courses in the city and encourage more Korean golfers and tourists to visit Bacolod City.

Koreans visiting the city would also find it convenient to be guided by signages with Korean Hangul translations at the airport, the students said.

The Koreans expressed appreciation for the city government’s immediate response to their request for additional police patrolling the areas of La Salle Avenue and Gallardo Street.

The mayor said the Koreans had earlier sought police assistance because of the series of hold-ups which had victimized Korean students.

Additional streetlights along Lacson Street, 6th Street, and B.S. Aquino Drive had also been requested for security purposes.

[jaywalker]

I'm glad that Bacolod, even just a provincial capital, yet its being considered as one of the Cities at par with the regional capitals :) :banana::banana::banana:


.....and of course you didn't mean any contest on your post Mig Suv.Just like the rest us,we are glad that we are rubbing elbow with big regional capital cities in businesses.:cheers:

[SUV111]

.....and of course you didn't mean any contest on your post Mig Suv.Just like the rest us,we are glad that we are rubbing elbow with big regional capital cities in businesses.:cheers:

i am just being factual migo jay. contest here is out of context...

Bacolod is not not just a regular city its a city who can excel and compete graciously.

[SUV111]

Dads act on traffic
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod approved on first, second, third and final reading an ordinance temporarily suspending the efficacy of existing city ordinances for the routing of all cargo trucks from the south going to the north for 50 days, effective Jan. 31, 2008 .

The ordinance was proposed by Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. following the closure starting Jan. 31 of the 40-year-old PHHC bridge along the circumferential road in Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City by the Department of Public Works and Highway. The rehabilitation and repair of the bridge will last for 50 days.

The ordinance provides that the Committee on Transportation chaired by Gamboa, together with all the stakeholders will continuously study other alternative and more viable routes within the period.

It also provides that strict measures against overloading of sugarcane and that trucks entering Bacolod City without proper signal lights and whose loads of sugarcane are not properly stocked should not be allowed to enter the city.

The ordinance requires that a report should be submitted to the SP after seven days.*CGS




i think they should not only check on the trucks, they should also give emphasis on the tricycles and trisikads plying along the main streets of Bacolod, they should also implement "no jay walking" (though sometimes I'm guilty of it) and set an area for loading and unloading of passengers.

[SUV111]

Mayor on ANC today to
discuss BacoLaodiat

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia will be interviewed at ANC's "Mornings at ANC" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. today where he will talk about the BacoLaodiat Festival that kicks off Wednesday and will end Sunday, in Bacolod, a City Hall press release said.

The activities for the festival, which is now on its third year, will include a Chinese Painting Exhibit featuring Arsenia Lim and students at the SM Entertainment Center on Wednesday; Feb. 7 -- city-wide Dragon and Lion Dance 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chopsticks Alley at 6th Street, formal opening with cultural presentation at the 5th Street main stage at 8:30 p.m., Symphony of Sparks and Lights, opening of the Lantern Park at the Capitol Lagoon and city-wide fireworks at 11 p.m.

Set on the third day are a Tour of the Temples at 10 a.m., Tsinoy Olympics (3 p.m.,) and Kinengkoy Comedy Express, live band, concerts and fireworks (7 p.m.), the press release said.

Other scheduled activities are, on February 9 - Chinese Cook Fest at Robinson's Place (11 a.m.), 1 st Lantern and Street Dancing Competitions (6 p.m.), and on Feb. 10 – closing rites with fireworks to welcome the Year of the Earth Rat at 6 p.m., the press release added.

[ngprofflorida]

I'm glad that Bacolod, even just a provincial capital, yet its being considered as one of the Cities at par with the regional capitals :) :banana::banana::banana:

Yes indeed Bacolod City has a lot of investors, and willing to invest. theres so many big fish to catch. especially the home based real estate developer.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Monday, February 04, 2008
Second visit of St. Therese to Bacolod

PREPARATIONS are underway for the second visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus set March 4-7 in Bacolod city.

The relics, venerated by Catholics around the world, will arrive at the Bacolod port at 2.30 p.m., March 4, according to Sergie Tan, liaison officer of the organizing group for the visit.
From the pier, the relics will be carried on a caravan to the San Sebastian cathedral for the welcome rites with Msgr. Vicente Navarra.

It will stay at the Carmelite Monastery until March 6, when it leaves for Kabankalan in the morning and will be back at 5 p.m. the same day. It will leave for Malacanang, the next stop of the pilgrimage of the relics, on March 7, Tan also said.

Masses and veneration schedules will be announced later.

As part of the preparations, catechesis classes on the life and teachings of the Carmelite nun who is one of the 33 doctors of the church, have been launched.

Classes for the leaders from parishes and chaplaincies of the Bacolod vicariates are held at the Diocesan Lay Formation Center at San Antonio Abad parish church, Bacolod.

Classes continue on Feb.6, 13, 20 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 nn, according to Teresa Causing of Lovers of St. Therese group.

The same classes will also be held at the Agape House of the Carmelite Monastery in Mandalagan for representatives of schools, government offices, business organizations. They are scheduled on Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Causing said the classes are designed for people who can cascade what they learn to others in their respective places.

St. Therese is known for her "Doctrine of the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood" which has been acclaimed by theologians as the sure and simple way to salvation. Briefly, the doctrine teaches people to do small, ordinary things in extraordinary ways with great love.

She had entered the Carmel convent in the small French town of Liseux in the late 1888 at 15, and lived a cloistered life until she died at 24.

While she was sick, she was ordered by her superiors to write about her life so they would have something to fill up her obituary when she died. As a custom, Carmelites circulate an obituary of their deceased sisters to all their convents across the world.

Therese's writings attracted readers outside the convent, and was eventually published as a book entitled "The Story of a Soul."

Mainly on the strength of this book, she was declared a saint 23 years after she died , a record for its brevity between death and canonization. Also because of this book, she was declared a doctor of the church - the youngest and one of only three women in the elite company of saints whose teachings have influenced the church.

[SugarFreak]

Oh, Matt! I know him personally. He's from La Salle, too. He's very friendly, nami gid siya isturyahon about the places he visits. :)

Yey, next week, Bacolaodiat na! Must see gid ang lantern parade. :)
And maybe he might be interested to join this forum

Local group to put up P3-B ethanol plant

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula
Phil. Star, Sunday, February 3, 2008

Negros Green Energy Resources Corp. (NGERC), controlled by the Peñalosa group, will undertake a P3-billion ethanol processing project in Negros Occidental, a top company official said.

NGERC executive vice president and general manager Andy Reyes told The STAR that the integrated ethanol project will rise on a 15,000-hectare property in Sagay town.

A refinery complex, he said, will be built with an annual capacity output of 100 million liters year.

Reyes said after thorough study and research, they have decided to use sweet sorghum as feedstock to produce ethanol which will eventually be used as fuel.

“It was proven in the United States and Brazil that sweet sorghum is a very efficient feedstock. It grows faster than sugar cane. We can harvest sweet sorghum in 100 days compared to sugar cane which needs 265 days,” he said.

The expected produce from the refinery can cover the five percent mandated ethanol blend on gasoline products, equivalent to annual requirement of 200 million liters.

He said they are now in the process of finalizing the project study. “We will be ready with the results of the project feasibility next month.”

Reyes said if everything goes as planned, they could start the construction within the next six months and complete the project in two years.

Reyes said they are also in talks with several possible joint venture partners from the United States and India.

Sweet sorghum is similar to grain sorghum with sugar-rich stalks. Being a water-use efficient crop, sweet sorghum has the potential to be a good alternative feedstock for ethanol production.

The plant’s main advantage is the efficiency with which it uses water, its capacity to survive in saline soils and its stalks are very rich in sugar.

Early last year, President Arroyo signed into law Republic Act 9367, also known as the Biofuels Act of 2006, that promotes the use of alternative transport fuels.

The law seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuels with due regard to the protection of public health, the environment and natural ecosystems consistent with the country’s sustainable economic growth that would expand opportunities for livelihood.

It mandates the use of biofuels as a measure to develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources to reduce dependence on imported oil.

Biofuel refers to bioethanol and biodiesel and other fuels made from biomass and primarily used for automotive, thermal and power generation with quality specifications in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS).

02/04/08
Neg. Occ. Ethanol Plants Corridor Developments:
Name | Status | City | Cost | Produce | Owner | Developer | Date (cons-oper) | Other

1) San Carlos Ethanol Plant – Progress | San Carlos City | P945-M |100,000-liters | Broanzoak Philippines | 2005-2008

2) Kabankalan-SONEDCO Ethanol Plant – Progress | Kabankalan City | P795-M | 100,000-liters | JG Summit Holding Inc. (Gokongwie) | 2006-200#

3) Kabankalan-Dacongcogon/Escalante-Danao Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Kabankalan / Escalante Cities | $35-M | 120,000-liters | 2008-####

4) Murcia-Don Salvador Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Murcia | $30-M | 120,000-liters | 2008-####

5) Bago Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Bago City | 200#-####

6) Victorias-VICMICO Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Victorias City | Lucio Tan | 200#-####

7) Silay Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Silay City | 200#-####

8) Sagay Ethanol Plant - Proposal | Sagay City | P3-B | 100-M-liters/year | Negros Green Energy Resources Corp. | 2008-09 | 15,000-hac

[jaywalker]

i am just being factual migo jay. contest here is out of context...

Bacolod is not not just a regular city its a city who can excel and compete graciously.

That's what i am sayin'.:cheers:;):okay:

[jaywalker]

Monday, February 04, 2008
PBA execs here today for All Star Weekend buildup

A GROUP of officials of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) are here today to kickoff promotions for the staging here in Bacolod City of the 2008 PBA All Star Weekend to be staged at the West Negros College Gym.

The PBA group, headed by Willy Marcial, assitant to PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios, is also slated to make a courtesy call on Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia at City Hall before meeting representatives of West Negros College later in the day at the Pandanon Valley Resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental.

This will be the first time Bacolod City will host the annual PBA spectacle and awarding ot the hosting rights to the city is being credited to the efforts of Leonardia and Dr. Suzette Agustin, president of West Negros College.

Meanwhile, former Colegio San Agustin-BAcolod varsity standout Teodorico "Boyet" Fernandez III of Valladolid, Negros Occidental, who now mentors Sta. Lucia Realty in the PBA told SunStar Bacolod in a phone interview last night that he is happy the All Star Weekend is finally coming to Bacolod City. "It's long overdue and I'm sure the Negrense basketball fans will come out and support the All Star activities this year," Fernandez said.

Asked to comment on his team's chances in the ongoing semis of the PBA Smart Philippine Cup, Fernandez, a nursing graduate of CSAB, said " I really think the boys deserve a slot in the finals after having shown their desire to win and their all out efforts in this series when everybody steps up everytime we play."

Asked about the incident at the end of Game 3 against Alaska when Aces coach Tim Cone refused to shake his hand after the game, the unassuming Fernandez who is only in his second conference as Sta. Lucia mentor said: "I have no problem with that; I still respect him as coach."(HCV)

[jaywalker]

Monday, February 04, 2008
Baylon off to Korea Olympic qualifying event

JOHN Baylon, the eight-time Southeast Asian Games judo gold medalist from Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, spearheads a six-man RP judo team slated to compete in the Asian Judo Championship, an Olympic qualifying event scheduled this April in South Korea.

The Negrense judoka, who was one of the major awardees of the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP) Bacolod during its 2007 SCOOP Awards held last December 29, 2007 at the Casa Linda of Bascon Hotel, is the first and only Asian athlete to win eight consecutive gold medals in the biennial SEA Games.
He will be joined by two-time SEAG gold medalist Gilbert Ramirez, Fil-Japanese Tomohiko Hoshira, nancy Quillotes and two other fgemale judokas who are still to be named by the national association next month.

"Medyo mahirap ang mga kalaban dahil sa buong Asia yun," said the 6-foot-1 Negrense during the other day's weekly Scoop at Kamayan United Nations Avenue branch in Manila.

"But I know that the Filipinos are capable of qualifying given the proper preparations and international exposure," the Negrense judoka reiterated.

Baylon is a veteran of the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and Barcelona in 1992 but he took those Olympic berths by virtue of winning gold medals in the SEA Games.(HCV)

[SUV111]

Monday, February 04, 2008
PBA execs here today for All Star Weekend buildup

A GROUP of officials of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) are here today to kickoff promotions for the staging here in Bacolod City of the 2008 PBA All Star Weekend to be staged at the West Negros College Gym.

The PBA group, headed by Willy Marcial, assitant to PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios, is also slated to make a courtesy call on Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia at City Hall before meeting representatives of West Negros College later in the day at the Pandanon Valley Resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental.

This will be the first time Bacolod City will host the annual PBA spectacle and awarding ot the hosting rights to the city is being credited to the efforts of Leonardia and Dr. Suzette Agustin, president of West Negros College.

Meanwhile, former Colegio San Agustin-BAcolod varsity standout Teodorico "Boyet" Fernandez III of Valladolid, Negros Occidental, who now mentors Sta. Lucia Realty in the PBA told SunStar Bacolod in a phone interview last night that he is happy the All Star Weekend is finally coming to Bacolod City. "It's long overdue and I'm sure the Negrense basketball fans will come out and support the All Star activities this year," Fernandez said.

Asked to comment on his team's chances in the ongoing semis of the PBA Smart Philippine Cup, Fernandez, a nursing graduate of CSAB, said " I really think the boys deserve a slot in the finals after having shown their desire to win and their all out efforts in this series when everybody steps up everytime we play."

Asked about the incident at the end of Game 3 against Alaska when Aces coach Tim Cone refused to shake his hand after the game, the unassuming Fernandez who is only in his second conference as Sta. Lucia mentor said: "I have no problem with that; I still respect him as coach."(HCV)

hahahahaha!!!! PBA, Bacolod is like their second home. :)

[jaywalker]

Monday, February 04, 2008
Tipon down but not out of Olympics
By Henry C. Villalva

FIFTEENTH Asian Games bantamweight boxing gold medalist Joan Tipon of Barangay Banago, Bacolod City executed the game plan to the letter but still fell short against his Thai rival last Friday in the semis of the 1st Asian Olympic qualifying event in Bangkok.

But the Negrense former Negros Amateur Boxing Association (NABA) child prodigy has nothing to be ashamed of in his 9-6 loss to the former Athens Olympics silver medalist Wworapoj Pechkoom. According to 1992 Hiroshima Asiad gold medalist Elias Recaido, Jr. of Bacolod City who is now one of the RP team coaches, Tipon was not able to fight dictating his own style since the judges were easy on the opponent ("magaan ang mga judges sa kanya. Pag nag dikitan may puntos kaagad ang kalaban. Samantala yung mga ibang klarong puntos ni Joan ay hindi na credit sa kanya,").

Manila mediamen covering the bout detailed that the Thai repeatedly clinched and even wrestled Tipon to the canvass, knowing that his tactic was working and that he was given the point whenever the two boxers go to the counterpunching mode.

"So disappointing was the scoring made by the judges- J. Anyos of Hungary, Takeo Tachikawa of Japan, M. Budkiv of Russia, Muhammad Zahra of Syria and Chin Jing-Ming of Taiwan- that at least three clean shots by Tipon to the head of Worapoj were ignored," Tempo reporter Willie Caballes wrote.

Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) president Manny Lopez was quick to apologize for RP PLDT-Smart Boxing Team's defeat. "This is just a temporary setback for the team. The ABAP offers no excuses. We will try our very best to rebound in the second qualifying in Kazakhstan in March," Lopez said.

"My gut feel is that Joan (Tipon) will qualify in Kazakhstan and then proceed to exact revenge on the Thai in Beijing in August," said an unperturbed teammate Albert Pabila of Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City who came home with a bronze from last year's Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

Four of Tipon's teammates who also fought in the Bangkok qualifying event- flyweight Violito Payla, featherweight Orlando Tacuyan, Jr., lightweight Genebert Basadre and light welterweight Adam Steven Field- lost in their first round bouts.

[SUV111]

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Gaisano City Bacolod

[jaywalker]

^^Mig Suv,your picture are showing how upbeat the city is with the coming celebration of Bacolodiat Festival.:cheers:

[SUV111]

^^Mig Suv,your picture are showing how upbeat the city is with the coming celebration of Bacolodiat Festival.:cheers:

exactly!!! Uy!!!! this week na. :)

nugon! wasnt able to watch ANC...gin interview daw si Mayor

[jaywalker]

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[SUV111]

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was just wondering why wala si Mayor naga alsa sang kamot niya kag mag wave liwat sa poster nga ini

[jaywalker]

^^Basi nakapuyan na siya didto sa pihak nga poster and so he decided nga indi na lang magwave.Joke lang:lol::lol:

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/02/04

"Bantay Banwa" to help address Bacolod traffic problems

Bacolod City (4 February) -- Bacolod Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia with Councilor Wilson "Jun" Gamboa, chairman ofn the committee on traffic management, met with the members of the Bantay Banwa recently to listen to their suggestions on how to minimize the traffic problem of the city.

Bantay Banwa is a private group composed of businessmen and planters in Bacolod City whose motto is: "Stop Complaining, Do Something".

The meeting was focused on decongesting traffic in the city, particularly along Lacson Street, the business street of the city. This route will be greatly affected by the continuous flow of incoming and outgoing vehicles, private and public utility, due to the New Bacolod-Silay Airport of International Standards.

Gamboa said he is planning to propose to the SP an ordinance to give drivers the power to police their own ranks. Gamboa compares it to the cities of Makati, Quezon, Cebu and some of our neighboring cities in the province of Negros Occidental with such ordinance. (CMO/PIA)

[jaywalker]

The Skin of Bacolod Jeepneys

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[jaywalker]

^^i love the ads Migs kaso daw kulang.Whatabout the Teleperformance,wala sila iya.

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/02/04

Clean-up drive workshop held in Bacolod City

Bacolod City (4 February) -- The Bacolod City Clean and Green Coordinating Action Team chaired by Councilor Greg Gasataya conducted an orientation and assessment of the garbage situation in the barangays of Bacolod City recently in order to provide action plans to address it.

This is part of the intensified clean-up campaign and assessment of the solid waste management situation of the city.

Guest sparker was environmentalist lawyer Antonio Oposa, who said, he said he had filed several charges against mayors, councilors and other public officials for not complying with their task of handling solid waste management.

Gasataya, chairman of Committee on Ecology and Environment, said he has authored the "Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Use of Plastic Bags/Plastic Cellophane as packing/bagging materials and institutionalizing the Use of Biodegradable Containers within the City of Bacolod. (PIA/cad)

[SUV111]

^^i love the ads Migs kaso daw kulang.Whatabout the Teleperformance,wala sila iya.

hahahaha!!! i can find it...i also have a pic of teleperformance but i cant remember where is i stored it :)

[JEFFjr_25]

AYALA NORTHPOINT

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National Highways on the NORTH (Talisay-Bacolod boundary)

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These are the sights which one will truly miss once you fly back to your temporary place of residence/work. This is also the sight seen when youre on your way to NBSA.. kasubo noh..hehehe... But definitely a welcome sight if you've just arrived and about to start your holiday homecoming.:lol:

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/02/04

BIR, PAGCOR offer P5-M jackpot prize
Negros Occidental (4 February) -- Now is your chance to win P5,000,000 jackpot prize!

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and PAGCOR have added a feature in the ongoing Premyo sa Resibo Raffle Promo to offer taxpayers an additional opportunity to win cash prizes.

PSR Jackpot is a text numbers game where participants may win the Progressive Jackpot amount. Four (4) distinct numbers from 1 to 56 shall be electronically drawn. In order to win the Jackpot, all four numbers selected by the participants should match the four numbers in the same order as these numbers were drawn.

PSR Jackpot shall be drawn weekly. Jackpot prize starts at P5,000,000 and increases after every draw until the jackpot is won. Then the prize is reset to P5,000,000. To participate, participants must have a qualified Official Receipt for a specific PSR Jackpot draw. A qualified Official Receipt must have a value of at least P100.00 and be dated not earlier than 2 months before the date of the next draw. Draws are scheduled every Friday. To enter in the PSR Jackpot, qualified participants need to simply text -
PSR(space)JP(space)TIN No(asterisk)OR No.(asterisk)AA(space)BB9\(space)CC(space)DD

and send to 9779.

This is currently available to SMART subscribers only. AA, BB, CC, DD, are any four unique numbers from 1 to 56 selected by the participants. An acknowledgement notice will be sent back and shall be charged P6.00 for valid entries, and P1.50 for erroneous entries.

If there are more than one jackpot prizewinners, the jackpot prize shall be shared equally among the winners. Prizes not claimed within 60 days from announcement of winners shall be forfeited in favor of Premyo Sa Resibo. All results will be posted on the Premyo Sa Resibo website. Participants who selected the drawn numbers correctly shall be notified by a voice phone call for the result of the day and reminded of the procedure for the processing claims.

For more details, interested participants may contact Ms. Teresita Legaspi, Head of the Taxpayer Assistance Unit, Revenue Region No. 12 4/F PNB Building, Lacson Street, Bacolod City or the Offices of the Revenue District Officers thru the following telephone numbers: Revenue District No. 76 Victorias City at (034) 399-2733; Revenue District No. 77 Bacolod City at (034) 433-2725/435-2419; Revenue District No. 78 Binalbagan at (034) 388-8421/388-8441; Revenue District No. 79 Dumaguete at (034) 225-4848/225-4785. (BIR/PIA)

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/02/04

Story-telling plays big role in kids' learning
Bacolod City (4 February) -- A story-telling activity was held at the Bacolod City Library recently.

This is a joint project of the City Library in cooperation with the Trinity Christian School, La Consolacion College's Library and Information Class-14, and the Colegio de San Agustin sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bacolod-West and the Rotary Club of Bacolod for the different Day Care Centers in the city.

Trinity Christian School and LCC - Library Science and Information students hosted the story-telling to nursery and kindergarten pupils of Brgy. Cabug Day Care Center. Some of the stories read included "The Frog Wanted to Sing", "The Milkmaid", "The Frog Prince", "Paradise of the Animals" and "A Thirsty Sparrow".

"Story-telling plays a big role in the learning process of little children, it will also awaken their imagination and creativity", City Assistant Librarian Greta Memoria said.

Certificates of Appreciation were given to the story tellers and teachers for their invaluable service, cooperation and assistance to the Story-telling project. The Rotary Club of Bacolod and the Rotary Club of Bacolod-West provided the coloring books, coloring materials and snacks for the children, parents and teachers during the program. (CMO/PIA)

[Taz08]

just want to share:

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[SUV111]

Second visit of St. Therese to Bacolod

PREPARATIONS are underway for the second visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus set March 4-7 in Bacolod city.

The relics, venerated by Catholics around the world, will arrive at the Bacolod port at 2.30 p.m., March 4, according to Sergie Tan, liaison officer of the organizing group for the visit.
From the pier, the relics will be carried on a caravan to the San Sebastian cathedral for the welcome rites with Msgr. Vicente Navarra.

Post here your Valentine's Day greetings

It will stay at the Carmelite Monastery until March 6, when it leaves for Kabankalan in the morning and will be back at 5 p.m. the same day. It will leave for Malacanang, the next stop of the pilgrimage of the relics, on March 7, Tan also said.

Masses and veneration schedules will be announced later.

As part of the preparations, catechesis classes on the life and teachings of the Carmelite nun who is one of the 33 doctors of the church, have been launched.

Classes for the leaders from parishes and chaplaincies of the Bacolod vicariates are held at the Diocesan Lay Formation Center at San Antonio Abad parish church, Bacolod.

Classes continue on Feb.6, 13, 20 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 nn, according to Teresa Causing of Lovers of St. Therese group.

The same classes will also be held at the Agape House of the Carmelite Monastery in Mandalagan for representatives of schools, government offices, business organizations. They are scheduled on Feb 8, 15, 22, 29, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Causing said the classes are designed for people who can cascade what they learn to others in their respective places.

St. Therese is known for her "Doctrine of the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood" which has been acclaimed by theologians as the sure and simple way to salvation. Briefly, the doctrine teaches people to do small, ordinary things in extraordinary ways with great love.

She had entered the Carmel convent in the small French town of Liseux in the late 1888 at 15, and lived a cloistered life until she died at 24.

While she was sick, she was ordered by her superiors to write about her life so they would have something to fill up her obituary when she died. As a custom, Carmelites circulate an obituary of their deceased sisters to all their convents across the world.

Therese's writings attracted readers outside the convent, and was eventually published as a book entitled "The Story of a Soul."

Mainly on the strength of this book, she was declared a saint 23 years after she died , a record for its brevity between death and canonization. Also because of this book, she was declared a doctor of the church - the youngest and one of only three women in the elite company of saints whose teachings have influenced the church.

Bacolod is so honored to have her for the 2nd time around. :)

[jaywalker]

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dugang ko lang ah....para three na sila:banana::banana::banana:
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[JEFFjr_25]

^^So @Smile, the hiring of these three big call centers in Bacolod are still ongoing?:)

[SUV111]

^^ yes jeff....as in daw mas aggressive na gid sila sang pag sulod sang Convergys. :)

@jay...thanks for filling the missing piece :)

[jaywalker]

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GRADUATES OF BASIC K9 HANDLING COURSE. Bacolod City Lone District Cong. Monico O. Puentevella, (l-r, 3rd sitting), K9 Lt. Franklin Y. Villanueva, President of the K9-33rd Unit Batch K9 07-02, Maj. Jose Francisco L. Ramos, III, Founding President of the K9 Sniffing and Rescue Center, Bacolod NBI Executive Officer Agent Cyrus Alusan (l-r, (2nd, sitting) with the graduates during the graduation ceremonies held at the Apollo Restaurant, Hilado St., Capitol Shopping Center, Bacolod City yesterday.* (CNC photo)

Puentevella Congratulates Grads of K9 Handling Course
By Carla N. Cañet

Bacolod City Lone District Cong. Monico O. Puentevella has congratulated graduates of the Basic K9 Handling Course given by the K9 Sniffing and Rescue Center Basic in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Bacolod.
They underwent the training at the VMA Training Center last December 2007 and their graduation rites were held yesterday at the Apollo Restaurant, Hilado Street, Capitol Shopping Center, Bacolod City.

They call themselves the Class Wardogs of Metro Bacolod or the K9-33rd Station, Batch K9 07-02.

Puentevella said the creation of this group is very timely in connection with his plan to sponsor a bill in Congress which will be called the Security and Transportation Act which will draw policy for security in all airports, sea ports and bus terminals.
“Terrorism happens all over the world. Our country has experienced the cruelties of terrorism. I can sponsor the bill on this which will involve this group in ensuring peace and order in our airports especially at the new Bacolod-Silay airport,” he said.
NBI Bacolod Executive Officer Agent Cyrus Alusan said they consider the group as their partners in ensuring peace and tranquility in Negros Occidental.

K9 Lt. Franklin Y. Villa-nueva, President of the K9-33RD Unit Batch K9 07-02 said they look forward to the installation of the K9 officers in the vital or major transportation areas like the new Bacolod-Silay airport.

Maj. Jose Francisco L. Ramos, III Founding President of the K9 Sniffing and Rescue Center has confirmed and approved completion of the course by the graduates: Gerardo Alvarez, Noreen Bilono, Edmundo Caparida, Egmer Doromal, Rico Escla-banan, Geoffrey Franco, Buen Gallenero, Roberto Gavilan, Rolando Layoso, Rolando Zenthry Librea, Reymond Mendoza, Alvin Pia, Cristine Joy de los Reyes, Ronnie de los Reyes, Jose Pacholo Tribaco, Luis Tribaco, Isali Grace Trocio, Franklin Villanueva and Joel Yorac.*

[jaywalker]

A walk @ Bacolod's Public Plaza

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Kainan sa North Drive

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Theres no better substitute than the cooling effect of shades from trees. Nice pics @Jay.:)

[jaywalker]

@ Bacolod's Public Plaza


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Foot and Nail Spa.....anyone?......:)

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[SUV111]

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[jaywalker]

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Kainan sa North Drive


Mig Suv,didto ni sa front sang RMC,ang pamahawan ta sang kaagahon?

[SUV111]

Mig Suv,didto ni sa front sang RMC,ang pamahawan ta sang kaagahon?

yes...tumpak ka gid...afte party...dira pa kalma bag o puli. :)

[jaywalker]

@ Bacolod's Public Plaza

Set III
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[SUV111]

^^ wow!!!! ka beautiful ah :) nami sang first pic....pang postcard

[JEFFjr_25]

@ Bacolod's Public Plaza

Set III
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I need to quote this coz IMHO, its one of your best shots @Jay.:okay::okay:

[jaywalker]

^^ wow!!!! ka beautiful ah :) nami sang first pic....pang postcard

I need to quote this coz IMHO, its one of your best shots @Jay.:okay::okay:

Thank you!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Nami lakat lakat sa plaza kon aga.

[jaywalker]

Brgy. Tangub,Bacolod City


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GSIS

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ST. EZEKIEL MORENO PARISH CHURCH

[Bacolodnon]

Its good to be back...bacolod is definitely developing day after day....i cant wait to see more construction, more job, and more reason to smile......Bacolod onward to progress:banana::banana::cheers::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

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Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia inspects the new slaughterhouse (right photo) at Brgy. Handumanan, Bacolod City . Looking on (from left to right) former Brgy. Capt. Pete Malapitan, AVM Bernardo Engineering Corp. Asst. Project Supervisor Joy Ignacio, Handumanan Brgy. Capt. Ricardo Danoy, Project Supervisor Jerald Michael de Mesa, and Executive Assistant Butch Soliguen.
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http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm



:wave::wave::wave:Welcome Back Bacolodnon!

[jaywalker]

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LUNCH WITH CONVERGYS: Mayor Evelio Leonardia (seated extreme left) and Exec. Assistant Benjie Torre (standing extreme left) treated to a luncheon at the Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant at the Manila Bay by officials of Convergys. (seated 2nd from left): Marife Zamora, Vice President and Country Manager (Phil.); Tim Huiting, Vice President, India/Philippines; Jojo Lloren, Jr. (standing 2nd from left), Director - Facilities; Anna Villamor, Senior Director - Human Resource; Hans Montenegro, Senior Manager - Recruitment and Aldrin Dulig, Director of Finance.
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http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

[jaywalker]

TUP, WNC Share Top Honors in Park Volleyball
Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)-Talisay and the West Negros College (WNC) share the limelight in winning the men and women’s divisions of the 1st NOVA Inter-College P.E. (Men and Women) Park Volleyball Festival at University of St. La Salle Football Field Saturday.
In the men’s bracket, Bago City College placed second followed by WNC-B and WNC-A to complete the four-team winners.

In the women’s side, Bago City College Team-C took the second spot and Bago City College-B placed third and University of St. La Salle-BSN 2C placed fourth.

Roger A. Banzuela, NOVA president and league organizer said, the 132 teams that joined the tournament is a record by itself that can be considered in the Guinness Book of World Record.

He said, he will forward the record to International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) for disposiion.

Park Volleyball, a new kind of volleyball games for recreation and competition being promoted by FIVB thru National Sports Association, like Philippine Volleyball Federation and NOVA.

Banzuela did not expect the response by the different schools as he expects only 100 teams, 50 men and 50 women. But record showed those 64 men and 68 women teams made their presence felt during the opening ceremony.

The different teams played simultaneously in 35 volleyball courts installed at the USLS Football Field. The teams came from host University of St. La Salle, West Negros College, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, AMA Computer College, Kabankalan Catholic College, Binalbagan Catholic College, and Negros State College of Agriculture, ABE Business College, ASCO Bible College, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, La Salle Tech and TUP. This coincides with the sponsoring NOVA 30th year of existence in the active service to youth and the community.

NOVA has been holding continued volleyball sports program in different localities, aside from holding a competition annually in cooperation with the Lopue’s Group of Companies.

With the success of Park Volleyball, Banzuela said, he will introduce the same to other willing groups to get involved in the sports where the rules of the game is not so strict, provided it does not interfere with the ongoing play.*

[jaywalker]

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MAYOR AT ANC: Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia and Executive Assistant Benjie Torre being interviewed at the "Mornings at ANC" program at the Channel 20 Studios in Manila about the Bacolaodiat Festival, February 4, 2008. (clockwise) Mayor "Bing", Benjie Torre, Mariton Pacheco and Ginger Conejero, hosts of the show.
(PIO/CMO PHOTO/February 4, 2008)
http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/snapshot.htm

[jaywalker]

EAST BLOCK

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[jaywalker]

GK working to make Negros first world
BY CARLA GOMEZ

Gawad Kalinga is uniting Negrenses to help build Negros Occidental into a first world province, GK founder Tony Meloto said yesterday.

Meloto was in Negros Occidental yesterday for the turnover of 26 houses to their beneficiaries in the 9-hectare GK Hope Village in Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City , yesterday.

With the support of Talisay Mayor Eric Saratan GK aims to build 300 houses in the Hope Village , Meloto added. Seventy of the 300 houses have so far been built, Meloto said.

Of the 26 houses turned over, 12 came from the family of Alberto Balcells that has committed to build 50 houses, he said.

Aside from the Balcells family, several other families have committed to build houses at the Hope Village , Meloto said, citing among others the Lizares and Lacson clans.

Saratan, on the other hand, is committed to making Hope Village a first class community by providing additional amenities, and the Women in Travel are planting fruit trees to make the area environment friendly, he added.

Another GK Village for another 300 families will also be built in Barangay Catabla, Talisay, on a 5-hectare property, Meloto added.

There are GK villages with an average of 100 families per village in 20 towns and cities in Negros Occidental, he said.

“We hope to double this in 2008,” Meloto said.

Our target is to build GK villages in all of the towns and cities of Negros Occidental, he said.

The GK Negros Occidental provincial director is Bobby Magalona.

“GK unites the rich and poor, government and civil society, Catholics and evangelicals in Negros Occidental,” he said.

“It also inspires Negrenses abroad to help build a first-world, first-class province by raising dignity in the quality of life of its poorest communities,” Meloto said.*CPG

[jaywalker]

Southern Ladies golfest opens Feb. 6

The 45 th Southern Ladies Tournament tees off Feb. 6 with about 90 women players seeing action at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Binitin , Murcia .

Tournament organizers Jhay Montelibano and Susan Yulo yesterday said that the Philippine teamare participating in the tourney with Chihiro Ikeda leading team.

Ikeda, fresh from her stirring come-from-behind victory in the DHL-WWW Express National Amateur Golf Championships is favored to win the contest.

The tournament, Montelibano and Yulo said, is under the auspices of the National Golf Association of the Philippines .

The Philippine Team is composed of Bacoleña Anya Tanpinco, Sarah Ababa, Ikeda, Lucy Manalo, Gretchen Villavicencio, Mariel Candinate, Carmelite Villaroman and Lora Reyes.

Former national players, Lucy Landicho and Lina de Guzman will also join the tournament. Crystal Shin, the reigning champion, said she is confident that she will fare well in this tournament, despite the slew of big-name challengers in the fold.

The tournament will be ushered in by the ceremonial tee off to be done by former Binitin caddie and now Asian Tour star Juvic Pagunsan.

The ladies tournament will run from Feb. 6-8, while the seniors event will be held from Feb. 7-8.

BGCC members will be pairing up with the female players today in an 18-hole tournament.

The tee off ceremonies will also mark the inauguration of the recently renovated clubhouse of the BGCC at 3 p.m. today.

The awarding ceremonies will be held on February 8 at a venue to be announced later.*

[jaywalker]

Diocese holds historic walk

The 303 rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army based in Barangay Minoyan , Murcia will join today's Jubilee Pilgrimage Walk from different assembly points in Bacolod City to the Paglaum Complex initiated by the Diocese of Bacolod.

Major Nathaniel Villasor of the Brigade's Civil Military Operations said the army will join the group from the East Vicariate composed of the Mambucal, Murcia , Paglaum Village , Mansilingan, Handumanan, and Bakyas parishes.

The group will assemble at 6:30 a.m. at the junction of Doña Juliana and City Heights and will start walking towards Paglaum Complex simultaneously with other participants from the different assembly areas.

Villasor said the army's participation in the walk is a show of support and active involvement in church-led activities, particularly, in the Jubilee celebration.

Also joining the activity is 303 rd commanding officer Col. Honorato De Los Reyes who will walk from the Provincial Capitol Lagoon to the Paglaum Complex with Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra and participants from the Central Vicariate composed of San Sebastian , Banago, Queen of Peace, Bata, Fatima, Sto. Niño, Sta. Clara and Cameroli.

The group from Bacolod North Vicariate composed of parishes from Villamonte, PHHC, Helvitia, Capitol Heights, Camingawan, Alangilan, Granada, Villa Angela, among others will assemble at Villamonte Cirlce while those from the south – San Antonio Abad, Aiport, Henrietta, Tangub, Sum-ag, Bago – will start walking from the Sacred Heart Seminary to Paglaum Complex.

Earlier, Vicar General Msgr. Victorino Rivas said the walk will also be known as “Alay Lakad for Caritas-Bacolod” with contribution of P10 from the participants to be donated to Caritas, a diocesan office that will take charge of relief distribution to victims of disaster.

Caritas-Bacolod will be launched after the walk and Ilonggo celebrities from Manila are invited to join in the event, Rivas said.

He added that in the afternoon, the Jubilee secretariat had organized a Mardi Gras celebration at the Bacolod City Public Plaza with the participation of festival performers from different cities in Negros Occidental.

The event, Rivas said, is an introduction to the 40 days of prayer, penance, and alms-giving charities for the Season of Lent which officially tomorrow, Ash Wednesday.*NAB

[jaywalker]

355 employed abroad through PESO

Three hundred fifty-five workers from Bacolod City were hired for jobs abroad through its Public Employment Service Office as of Jan. 31, 2008 .

The PESO also facilitated the employment of 6,091 local workers.

Under the Tulay 2000 program, 180 differently-abled workers in the city were also employed.

Of the 355 workers sent abroad, 185 were males and 170 were females. For the local employment, hired were 2,436 men and 3,655 women. The Tulay 2000 employed 100 men and 80 women.

In January, PESO was booked with principals looking for employees. These include LWV Construction Corp., Jan. 3 to 5; SK Manpower Consultant, Jan. 8 to 10; Jedegal Int'l. Manpower Services, Inc., Jan. 7 to 11 ; STD Overseas Manpower Services Inc., Jan. 14 to 16;

A & C Int'l. Resources Inc., Jan. 15 to 18; Pisces International Placement, Jan. 21 to 22; SK Manpower Consultant, Jan. 23 to 25; Lead Resources Mgt. Corp., Jan. 23 to 26; Eastwest Placement Center, Jan. 26 to 27; and A & C Int'l. Resources Inc., Jan. 29 to 30.*

[Xeltran]

Diocese holds historic walk

Caritas-Bacolod will be launched after the walk and Ilonggo celebrities from Manila are invited to join in the event, Rivas said.



Oh, yes, nag-attend kami gina. Jaime Fabregas, Joel Torre, and Ms. Gloria Diaz were there. :)

[jaywalker]

^^Dami ba umattend?Medyo malayo malyo ang distance sang lalakton.:)

[SugarFreak]

Jollibee- San Carlos City, NegOcc
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[jaywalker]

^^@ Sugar ,Based on your photos,duha ang branch sang Jollibee sa San Carlos?

[SugarFreak]

^^@ Sugar ,Based on your photos,duha ang branch sang Jollibee sa San Carlos?

only one dude,,,the 2nd pic door is fronting inside the mall pathway while the 1st pic is outside...meaning there are 2 doors

[jaywalker]

^^@ Sugar thanks!I thought duha na.I hope they could open another branch sa Bacolod Southern.Goldenfields would be nice place for them or sa Sum-ag .If in Sum-ag,they will be able to accomodate people from Taloc which is far from the city center of Bago.

[ngprofflorida]

The blessing and grand opening of Job's Resto and Grill
located at the Valderama Compound, Bacolod was held recently. It is owned by young entrepreneur couple Louie and Thea Kilayko. The affair also marked the birthday of their energetic mother Jean Torre Rivera.

The Torre sisters came in full force.

The resto was named after the couple's youngest son Job, who is the apple of the Kilayko siblings.

The place was bursting with guests, while the celebrator was busy entertaining the “Golden Ladies” and I, as friends of the young couple, were also busy welcoming their friends. Delia Tad-y and I had a grand time sampling all the specialties prepared.

At the entrance, an audio visual enticed the young ones, while inside, Dr. Gerardo Rivera and some of his colleagues were busy sampling the food.

Pamelo and Batchoy Alunan, Mary Ann Mirasol, and Maribel Torre with close friends from Riverside were also present.

Remember: The purpose of Education is to replace on empty mind with an open one.*

[ngprofflorida]

Southern Ladies golfest opens Feb. 6

The 45 th Southern Ladies Tournament tees off Feb. 6 with about 90 women players seeing action at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Binitin , Murcia .

Tournament organizers Jhay Montelibano and Susan Yulo yesterday said that the Philippine teamare participating in the tourney with Chihiro Ikeda leading team.

Ikeda, fresh from her stirring come-from-behind victory in the DHL-WWW Express National Amateur Golf Championships is favored to win the contest.

The tournament, Montelibano and Yulo said, is under the auspices of the National Golf Association of the Philippines .

The Philippine Team is composed of Bacoleña Anya Tanpinco, Sarah Ababa, Ikeda, Lucy Manalo, Gretchen Villavicencio, Mariel Candinate, Carmelite Villaroman and Lora Reyes.

Former national players, Lucy Landicho and Lina de Guzman will also join the tournament. Crystal Shin, the reigning champion, said she is confident that she will fare well in this tournament, despite the slew of big-name challengers in the fold.

The tournament will be ushered in by the ceremonial tee off to be done by former Binitin caddie and now Asian Tour star Juvic Pagunsan.

The ladies tournament will run from Feb. 6-8, while the seniors event will be held from Feb. 7-8.

BGCC members will be pairing up with the female players today in an 18-hole tournament.

The tee off ceremonies will also mark the inauguration of the recently renovated clubhouse of the BGCC at 3 p.m. today.

The awarding ceremonies will be held on February 8 at a venue to be announced later.*

Jay another golf tournament in Negros, back to back with PAL this makes Bacolod the golfers paradise in the region. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Some of the Cafe's and Resto's inside East Block

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Wala tawo kay it was early morning around 8am of January 31,2007.:lol:

[ngprofflorida]

only one dude,,,the 2nd pic door is fronting inside the mall while the 1st pic is outside...meaning there are 2 doors

Mig kindly check the Cadiz city if they have a jollibee.

[SUV111]

wow!!! beautiful pics jay. :) hehehehehe good evening everyone.

@sugar, whats the name of the mall?

[ngprofflorida]

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mig super ganda naman ang east block another entertainment area naman ini. cool thanks jay

[jaywalker]

Jay another golf tournament in Negros, back to back with PAL this makes Bacolod the golfers paradise in the region. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

That's right Mig NG!This is really very good for Bacolod's Hotel and Restuarants Industry .Every cents that our guest spending in Bacolod helps our local economy.:cheers:

[SUV111]

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mig super ganda naman ang east block another entertainment area naman ini. cool thanks jay

actually it is an entertainment area na migs, kung kis a may band na diri:) its a nice place to have some chitchat with friends.

That's right Mig NG!This is really very good for Bacolod's Hotel and Restuarants Industry .Every cents that our guest spending in Bacolod helps our local economy.:cheers:

thats why when you get back here, spend all your money diri...hehehehe, damo naman diri malls and beaches. :) help Negros economy :)

anyway, i heard from a source that after Mall888, another infra will start, its in front of Hall of Justice. It is owned also by the owner of 888. this time, i heard mga banks naman ang ma butang didto kag iban na stores

[jaywalker]

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mig super ganda naman ang east block another entertainment area naman ini. cool thanks jay

Yes Migs Ng.Kanice sang East Block.Ang previous post ko amo to ang ila extension plus may allocate lot pa gid sila for another expansion.They might open it when the New Government Center start its operation.Very much alive sila during evening especially weekends.When i was there,they doing some landscapping.I would say East Block is the new food trip destination in Bacolod.

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[SugarFreak]

@sugar, whats the name of the mall?
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[jaywalker]

anyway, i heard from a source that after Mall888, another infra will start, its in front of Hall of Justice. It is owned also by the owner of 888. this time, i heard mga banks naman ang ma butang didto kag iban na stores

Migs Suv,this is a very welcoming news for the year of the rat.:banana:

[jaywalker]

LOPUES EAST in front of East Block

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[jaywalker]

Mangrove propagules planted

BACOLOD City - About 14,000 mangrove propagules were planted recently in barangays Inayawan and Caliling, in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

The planting was part of the Technical Corporation for Grassroots Projects of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

The activity, implemented through the Ikaw-Ako Japan-Negros Partnership for Environment Protection, was participated in by 460 students, and was in collaboration with the Southern Coastal Development Management Council, and the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas.

Mangroves are terrestrial plants adapted to saltwater. They serve as habitat for commercially and ecologically significant fish species, and are essential in the rehabilitation of the coastal and marine resources.

Mangroves (generally) are trees and shrubs that grow in saline coastal habitats in the tropics and subtropics.

Mangroves protect the coast from erosion, surge storms, especially during hurricanes, and tsunamis. Their massive root system is efficient at dissipating wave energy.

Likewise, they slow down tidal water enough that its sediment is deposited as the tide comes in and is not re-suspended when the tide leaves, except for fine particles.

As a result, mangroves build their own environment. Because of the uniqueness of the mangrove ecosystems and their protection against erosion, they are often the object of conservation programs.

Despite their benefits, the protective value of mangroves is sometimes overstated. Wave energy is typically low in areas where mangroves grow, so their effect on erosion can only be measured in the long-term.

Their capacity to limit high-energy wave erosion is limited to events like storm surges and tsunamis. Erosion often still occurs on the outer sides of bends in river channels that wind through mangroves, just as new stands of mangroves are appearing on the inner sides where sediment is accreting.

Mangroves support unique ecosystems, especially on their intricate root systems. In areas where roots are permanently submerged, they may host a wide variety of organisms, including algae, barnacles, oysters, sponges, and bryozoans, which all require a hard substratum for anchoring while they filter feed.

Mangrove crabs improve the nutritional quality of the mangal muds for other bottom feeders by mulching the mangrove leaves.

In at least some cases, export of carbon fixed in mangroves is important in coastal food webs. The habitats also host several commercially important species of fish and crustacea.

In Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and India, mangrove plantations are grown in coastal regions for the benefits they provide to coastal fisheries and other uses. Despite replanting programs, over half the world's mangroves have been lost in recent times.

[SUV111]

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may gaisano na gali ang san carlos?

[jaywalker]

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[jaywalker]

Bago City Pair Wins 1st Pulupan-dan ‘Showtime’ Beach Volley
By Cyrus M. Garde

Bago City’s Jenny Torres and Tintin Dioso defeated Pulupandan’s Julie Ann Billote and Ruby Bordon, 21-17, 21-17 to bag the championship of the 1st Pulupandan “Showtime” All Ladies Beach Volleyball (2-A-Side) Invitational Game last Sunday, February 3, 2008.

Torres and Dioso went home with the top prize of P5,000, while Billote and Bordon with P3,000.

Four teams vie for the title, sponsored by Mayor Magdaleno M. Peña in cooperation with Negros Occidental Volleyball Association (NOVA).

Kay Aplasca and April Hingpit of Stingers A placed 3rd, while Sheryl Silva and Joy Solis of Stingers B placed 4th. Both went home with the prize of P2,000 and P1,000 respectively.

The championship games was played in the Best-of-3 sets that reached to the deciding match won by Bago City’s pair. The sponsor covers the meals for players, coaches, technical officials and utility men.

Philippine Volleyball Federation-Beach Volleyball Association of the Philippines accredited referees officiated the games.
This tournament is part of the town’s pre-fiesta celebration. This is also part of the different sports activities lined up for the week before the fiesta on February 12-15, 2008. Other events are volleyball and basketball.

Aside from these sports events, Pulupandan is also hosting tourism-sports like Paraw regatta or boat sailing and a local sports pamunit.

The tournament is part of the sports development program of NOVA and Beach Volleyball Association of the Philippines which was headed also by Banzuela.*

[JEFFjr_25]

Yes Migs Ng.Kanice sang East Block.Ang previous post ko amo to ang ila extension plus may allocate lot pa gid sila for another expansion.They might open it when the New Government Center start its operation.Very much alive sila during evening especially weekends.When i was there,they doing some landscapping.I would say East Block is the new food trip destination in Bacolod.

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Actually @Jay, the East Block's dining/entertainment area can rival that of Goldenfields. They just need to have a really good bar/resto(like that of MO2) to make Bacolod peeps and other guests to flock their area. Maybe more than MO2 can offer.:) And mas maayo pa gid kon butangan nila a known fast food chain or coffee shop sa area sang newly opened east block comm'l. center.:)

Jay another golf tournament in Negros, back to back with PAL this makes Bacolod the golfers paradise in the region. :banana::banana::banana::banana:
@NGProf: With two world class golf courses on its backyard, Bacolod and Negros Occ. had always been a favorite playground among the Phils.' golf afficionados. Thats why our two golf courses are always considered as venues for top golf tournaments for over a decade(i guess) already.:)

actually it is an entertainment area na migs, kung kis a may band na diri:) its a nice place to have some chitchat with friends.



thats why when you get back here, spend all your money diri...hehehehe, damo naman diri malls and beaches. :) help Negros economy :)

anyway, i heard from a source that after Mall888, another infra will start, its in front of Hall of Justice. It is owned also by the owner of 888. this time, i heard mga banks naman ang ma butang didto kag iban na stores
@Smile, if thats the case then we are seeing a commercial/business emergence in that area. Good for Bacolod and of course our kasimanwas. That area, once a bit sleepy, has now awaken and can be a perfect alternative to the business/entertainment/resto strip of Lacson St. :cheers::banana:

[SUV111]

Actually @Jay, the East Block's dining/entertainment area can rival that of Goldenfields. They just need to have a really good bar/resto(like that of MO2) to make Bacolod peeps and other guests to flock their area. Maybe more than MO2 can offer.:) And mas maayo pa gid kon butangan nila a known fast food chain or coffee shop sa area sang newly opened east block comm'l. center.:)


@NGProf: With two world class golf courses on its backyard, Bacolod and Negros Occ. had always been a favorite playground among the Phils.' golf afficionados. Thats why our two golf courses are always considered as venues for top golf tournaments for over a decade(i guess) already.:)


@Smile, if thats the case then we are seeing a commercial/business emergence in that area. Good for Bacolod and of course our kasimanwas. That area, once a bit sleepy, has now awaken and can be a perfect alternative to the business/entertainment/resto strip of Lacson St. :cheers::banana:

and they will add 3 more golf courses daw. :) haaaaaay teh ma ano na lang ta ni diri?>..basi matup an na ta di sang golf balls. :) hahahaha

anyway, daw indi ko ma imagine na mag busy na ang street in front of Hall justice someday

[jaywalker]

Actually @Jay, the East Block's dining/entertainment area can rival that of Goldenfields. They just need to have a really good bar/resto(like that of MO2) to make Bacolod peeps and other guests to flock their area. Maybe more than MO2 can offer.:) And mas maayo pa gid kon butangan nila a known fast food chain or coffee shop sa area sang newly opened east block comm'l. center.:)


@Smile, if thats the case then we are seeing a commercial/business emergence in that area. Good for Bacolod and of course our kasimanwas. That area, once a bit sleepy, has now awaken and can be a perfect alternative to the business/entertainment/resto strip of Lacson St. :cheers::banana:

True gid Mig Jeff!I think they need to advertise the area.Some Bacolenos from the South are not fully aware of what this place can offer.Mas lapad lang galing Goldenfields pero once ma occupy na ila tanan nga pwesto sa extension matahum na gid dira.

[SUV111]

True gid Mig Jeff!I think they need to advertise the area.Some Bacolenos from the South are not fully aware of what this place can offer.Mas lapad lang galing Goldenfields pero once ma occupy na ila tanan nga pwesto sa extension matahum na gid dira.

I've seen the master plan, they will soon build a building which houses some shops. :) its located near phase two carpark :) nami gid ang itsura migs :)

[jaywalker]

Historical Markers that can be found around Bacolod City Hall

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe1540ec8d00000025102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe15416dbc00000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe154cec8100000025102QZtHLhuzZI

[jaywalker]

I've seen the master plan, they will soon build a building which houses some shops. :) its located near phase two carpark :) nami gid ang itsura migs :)

That is so cool!They still have a huge vacant lot further down.That could be the area intended for it.

[SUV111]

Historical Markers that can be found around Bacolod City Hall

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe1540ec8d00000025102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe15416dbc00000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe154cec8100000025102QZtHLhuzZI

wow, kanami...what about the one in silay jay?...kindly post it :) nami to

[jaywalker]

wow, kanami...what about the one in silay jay?...kindly post it :) nami to

later migs,Medyo wala ko pagid naorganized mga picture nga ginpanguha ko.:)

[jaywalker]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe1548ec8500000026102QZtHLhuzZI

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe15496db400000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[ninja kid]

Bago City Pair Wins 1st Pulupan-dan ‘Showtime’ Beach Volley
By Cyrus M. Garde

Bago City’s Jenny Torres and Tintin Dioso defeated Pulupandan’s Julie Ann Billote and Ruby Bordon, 21-17, 21-17 to bag the championship of the 1st Pulupandan “Showtime” All Ladies Beach Volleyball (2-A-Side) Invitational Game last Sunday, February 3, 2008.

Torres and Dioso went home with the top prize of P5,000, while Billote and Bordon with P3,000.

Four teams vie for the title, sponsored by Mayor Magdaleno M. Peña in cooperation with Negros Occidental Volleyball Association (NOVA).

Kay Aplasca and April Hingpit of Stingers A placed 3rd, while Sheryl Silva and Joy Solis of Stingers B placed 4th. Both went home with the prize of P2,000 and P1,000 respectively.

The championship games was played in the Best-of-3 sets that reached to the deciding match won by Bago City’s pair. The sponsor covers the meals for players, coaches, technical officials and utility men.

Philippine Volleyball Federation-Beach Volleyball Association of the Philippines accredited referees officiated the games.
This tournament is part of the town’s pre-fiesta celebration. This is also part of the different sports activities lined up for the week before the fiesta on February 12-15, 2008. Other events are volleyball and basketball.

Aside from these sports events, Pulupandan is also hosting tourism-sports like Paraw regatta or boat sailing and a local sports pamunit.

The tournament is part of the sports development program of NOVA and Beach Volleyball Association of the Philippines which was headed also by Banzuela.*

naka-bikini man ang mga players diri migs?:)

maayong kaagahon lang da sa inyo ah ...:banana:

nice pictures here ... makes me eager to come home soon ... :nuts:

[jaywalker]

Singcang Airport Boulevard

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffe1df061800000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[jaywalker]

Bacolod Chicken House - South

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43a7e985cc800000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df08b3127cceb43cc8c01c5200000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[JEFFjr_25]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe1548ec8500000026102QZtHLhuzZI

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4fe15496db400000026102QZtHLhuzZI
The old Bacolod City Hall will soon face its finale as we welcome the birth of the New Govt Center in the city's east area..:banana:

naka-bikini man ining mga players diri migs?:)

maayong kaagahon lang da sa inyo ah ...:banana:

nice picture here ... makes me eager to come home soon ... :nuts:
Bikini gid mig eh.:lol: Gud mawning to all.:)

[SUV111]

naka-bikini man ang mga players diri migs?:)

maayong kaagahon lang da sa inyo ah ...:banana:

nice pictures here ... makes me eager to come home soon ... :nuts:

hahahaha!!!! for sure. :) good morning Ninja, long time no hear. :)

well, this is what this thread is all about...making me people long to come home. :) hahahahha hope to see you soon ninja. :)

[ninja kid]

hahahaha!!!! for sure. :) good morning Ninja, long time no hear. :)

well, this is what this thread is all about...making me people long to come home. :) hahahahha hope to see you soon ninja. :)

hahaha ... thanks a lot migs!
sako gid ... tapos naglain pa tyan sing bata ko last week ...:ohno:

hopefully we can go home soon ...
my wife wants to watch our Masskara Festival ...
she wants to witness its grandeur (as she's from N. Ecija) ... :banana::banana::banana:


kaagahon ka na nagbutwa, nangabug ka naman guro ay?:lol: j/k
ti, diin na pix sing NOHS?
ma-post ko di karon pix sing TUP-V pag-abot ko sa balay ah ...


ok ah ... just keep on posting guys ... ur da best! :okay:

[derfbcd]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_639976620l.jpg

taken last 2006 chinese new year...saan kaya ako dyan?hehehehehe:banana:

[derfbcd]

VILLAMONTE MASSKARA 2005 MOMENTS

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_733284619l.jpg
eto sa mantawi festival^^
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_432933171l.jpg
^^THIS WAS TAKEN AT BOHOL
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_125053201l.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_177150294l.jpg
^^diin ko da man? hehehehe

THIS PIC WAS TAKEN WHEN VILLAMONTE WENT TO JAPAN...MASSKARA TOPPED OTHER CONTINGENTS WORLDWIDE :banana:
(with Sir Panoy Cabalcar)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_802151694l.jpg

[jaywalker]

^^Migs Derf,Si Mr.Panoy Cabalcar is now a member of the organizing committee sang Bacoloadiat Festival.Damo na natravel sang Villamonte Masskara gali:)

Good to see you all back again.:banana::banana:

[derfbcd]

:)yap...super buot na tawo pero kung mag choreograph na kurog ka gd na sa iya..yeah its nice to see the pics again hehehe daw sang san o lng...halos every week may gna performan kami hehehehe:banana:
damo na gd na performan..cebu, bohol, ang manila kapila na tabuk tabukon sang villamonte, iloilo, locally pirme may gna saotan, kasal, bunyag, opening sang isa ka fastfoodchain, meetings, gatherings, etc.... internationally villamonte have been to CHINA and JAPAN...we had an experience before 5 consecutive days kami nag saot, baho2 na gd sang costume namon hehehehe.... gna padag an na lng sa cologne :lol:

[ngprofflorida]

Actually @Jay, the East Block's dining/entertainment area can rival that of Goldenfields. They just need to have a really good bar/resto(like that of MO2) to make Bacolod peeps and other guests to flock their area. Maybe more than MO2 can offer.:) And mas maayo pa gid kon butangan nila a known fast food chain or coffee shop sa area sang newly opened east block comm'l. center.:)


@NGProf: With two world class golf courses on its backyard, Bacolod and Negros Occ. had always been a favorite playground among the Phils.' golf afficionados. Thats why our two golf courses are always considered as venues for top golf tournaments for over a decade(i guess) already.:)


@Smile, if thats the case then we are seeing a commercial/business emergence in that area. Good for Bacolod and of course our kasimanwas. That area, once a bit sleepy, has now awaken and can be a perfect alternative to the business/entertainment/resto strip of Lacson St. :cheers::banana:

Actually mig theres one golf course in VICMICO in Victorias City, soon Sipalay they have their own version of golf course.

[jaywalker]

^^:lol:What an experience Mig Derf.Pero it's nice through Masskara you were able to travel paces especially outside the country.:)

[jaywalker]

Skin of Bacolod's Jeepneys

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffeaffc79500000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffeaf046aa00000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[SUV111]

hahaha ... thanks a lot migs!
sako gid ... tapos naglain pa tyan sing bata ko last week ...:ohno:

hopefully we can go home soon ...
my wife wants to watch our Masskara Festival ...
she wants to witness its grandeur (as she's from N. Ecija) ... :banana::banana::banana:


kaagahon ka na nagbutwa, nangabug ka naman guro ay?:lol: j/k
ti, diin na pix sing NOHS?
ma-post ko di karon pix sing TUP-V pag-abot ko sa balay ah ...


ok ah ... just keep on posting guys ... ur da best! :okay:

want feeling well last night. :) hehehehe i slept early and woke up early naman kay gin gutom ko. the went back to sleep

:)yap...super buot na tawo pero kung mag choreograph na kurog ka gd na sa iya..yeah its nice to see the pics again hehehe daw sang san o lng...halos every week may gna performan kami hehehehe:banana:
damo na gd na performan..cebu, bohol, ang manila kapila na tabuk tabukon sang villamonte, iloilo, locally pirme may gna saotan, kasal, bunyag, opening sang isa ka fastfoodchain, meetings, gatherings, etc.... internationally villamonte have been to CHINA and JAPAN...we had an experience before 5 consecutive days kami nag saot, baho2 na gd sang costume namon hehehehe.... gna padag an na lng sa cologne :lol:

its wonderful that you shared the wondrous moments of villamonte troupe during your glory days...just imagine how masskara became famous, they go places. :)

[SUV111]

Happy Bacolaodiat everyone

[jaywalker]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4cbe34accbd00000026102QZtHLhuzZI
Bacoloadiat Festival fever is now ON! ! !
:banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

quarantine procedure
set at airport in Silay

The Negros Occidental Veterinarian Office is conducting bio-security and quarantine procedure at the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Brgy. Bagtic, Silay City to maintain the “ FMD Free Province ” and a “Bird Flu Free Nation” status, a Capitol press release said.

Provincial veterinarian Renante Decena, the deputized quarantine inspector, has provided mats with disinfectant situated at the two entrances of the domestic and international chartered flights.
These will be maintained by the PVO to prevent the entry of diseases carried by the passengers coming from different places in the country and abroad, the press release said.
Quarantine and inspection of incoming and outgoing animals and animal products will also be observed at the airport, the press release added.*

[GearX]

Southern Ladies golf kicks off in Bacolod (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/feb/06/yehey/sports/20080206spo7.html)


CRYSTAL SHIN begins her quest for a third straight title in the 45th Southern Ladies golf tournament which kicks off at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Binitin, Murcia, Negros Occidental.

Shin is expected to face a tough challenge from ICTSI’s Chihiro Ikeda, the current toast of local ladies golf with victories in row.

Another strong contender for the title in the 54-hole tournament is SEA Games silver medalist Anya Tanpinco, who will take advantage of her familiarity of the course.

Shin dominated the 41st staging in 2006 at her home course in Del Monte, pooling a three-day total of 151 points under the Molave scoring format to beat Tanpinco by four points for the overall crown. She retained the title last year in Iloilo, capping her romp with a final round output of 50 points to complete a wire-to-wire victory.

The Korean ace, who became only the second player since 2000 to rule the event back-to-back after Heidi Chua in 2000-01, is paired with former RP Ladies Open winner Carmelette Villaroman, Gretchen Villavicencio and Mariel Candinato

[ngprofflorida]

ANP to hold
‘Chowfest' on Feb. 8, 9

The Negros Showroom will hold a Chowfest at the Showroom on February 8 and 9, at the Showroom parking area, from 1:30 p.m. onwards to celebrate the BacoLaodiat Festival, a press release from the Association of Negros Producers said.

The Chowfest at the Showroom will offer a fusion of tasty feasts like Casa Carmela's sio-pops and chicken patties, Quan's puto and dinugo-an, Virgies' siomai and morisquita, T-Flavors' chopsy and fried lumpia, and other culinary delicacies from Jarvis, Clara's, El Ideal, Sugarlandia and Alter Trade.

Mabinuligon's placemats, trays and coasters from coco-midribs and ceramics and potteries of Precious and other locally-crafted products will also be on sale.

To accommodate BacoLaodiat revelers, the Negros Showroom will extend its store hours on Feb. 8 and 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 pm., the press release added.*

[habagatcentral1]

I thought that they are still going to use the old Bacoloc City Hall for some other offices in the government? Other than that, what are they planning to do with the old city hall after they've transferred to the new government center in the east?

[jaywalker]

Billboards around Bacolod

.....and here are some.



@ the Bacolod Public Plaza

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc24b3127cceb495b7825e5800000026102QZtHLhuzZI


@Lacson Street

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc24b3127cceb495b4669f1500000026102QZtHLhuzZI

[BYAHILO]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_639976620l.jpg

taken last 2006 chinese new year...saan kaya ako dyan?hehehehehe:banana:


kita ta ka! ahahahahaha oi masaut kmo sa panaad or sa aliwan? kay daw indi pa sigurado ang aliwan subong kay nag OK na si mayor peewee si agurang mayor Lim daw indi mag pasugot. btw, wala ka gd nag pa dinagyang ba.

:)yap...super buot na tawo pero kung mag choreograph na kurog ka gd na sa iya..yeah its nice to see the pics again hehehe daw sang san o lng...halos every week may gna performan kami hehehehe:banana:
damo na gd na performan..cebu, bohol, ang manila kapila na tabuk tabukon sang villamonte, iloilo, locally pirme may gna saotan, kasal, bunyag, opening sang isa ka fastfoodchain, meetings, gatherings, etc.... internationally villamonte have been to CHINA and JAPAN...we had an experience before 5 consecutive days kami nag saot, baho2 na gd sang costume namon hehehehe.... gna padag an na lng sa cologne :lol:

sino to ang nag pa Chingay festival sa SG sang 2003? pahanocoy ato or villamonte na?

nabal an ko lang nga abroad nyo ato ang sa HK lunar new year, ang midosuji fesitval sa JP world tourism festival sa shanghai kag ang chingay sa SG.

[ninja kid]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc22b3127cceb4cbe34accbd00000026102QZtHLhuzZI
Bacoloadiat Festival fever is now ON! ! !
:banana::banana::banana:

perti ang yuhom ni mayor bigote ba ... mr. suave gid ... :lol:

[ninja kid]

I thought that they are still going to use the old Bacoloc City Hall for some other offices in the government? Other than that, what are they planning to do with the old city hall after they've transferred to the new government center in the east?

i heard some offices will remain and use the old city hall ...
nugon sang place if they will just abandon it ...
i hope to see the ground floor become a police precinct ... :)

[ninja kid]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/bhoyet09/1_639976620l.jpg

taken last 2006 chinese new year...saan kaya ako dyan?hehehehehe:banana:

ikaw na ang may kolor ang buhok na naka-blue sneakers?

daw ka-astig sang imo porma klasmeyt ah ... :banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2246339082_221a57acd4.jpg?v=0
Dragon Dance

[SUV111]

i heard some offices will remain and use the old city hall ...
nugon sang place if they will just abandon it ...
i hope to see the ground floor become a police precinct ... :)

thats right, but if they will sell the place mas ok.

ikaw na ang may kolor ang buhok na naka-blue sneakers?

daw ka-astig sang imo porma klasmeyt ah ... :banana::banana::banana:

Hahahaha!!! its obvious naman migs. :) alangan naman siya ang naka white nga naga pungko :)

Pero mas maayo kay si derf naka experience na siya sang masskara and he was able to travel pa and nakapakita sang Manami na lalantawon sa fiesta sang Bacolod :)

[SUV111]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2245543231_4d4159ddfe.jpg?v=0
daw airport ang design nila :) hehehehe
another infrastructure at BREDCO

[SUV111]

Nograles as new speaker
good for Negros : officials
BY CARLA GOMEZ
;

Negrense officials yesterday said they are hopeful the take over by Rep. Prospero Nograles ( Davao City , 1 st District, Lakas CMD) as Speaker of the House will be beneficial to Negros Occidental because he has roots in the province and is a friend.

They are also hoping that Nograles will be able to deliver on the promise for change in the House that is suffering from a credibility problem.

Nograles, who took over from Rep. Jose de Venecia (Pangasinan, 4 th District, Lakas CMD), yesterday said his term would be marked by consensus-building and consultations.

“Our decisions will be based on the general sentiment of my peers,” Nograles said.

“The number one complaint of congressmen is the lack of transparency in the use of House funds and I will make sure that this will change,” he said.

Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District, Lakas CMD) said with Nograles at the helm he is hoping for “changes that will enhance the image and integrity of the House as far as perceptions are concerned.”

It is not true that the congressmen received money in exchange for their votes to oust de Venecia, he stressed. However, there is no point in talking about it, if some people have made up their minds to believe that, Lacson said.

Nograles is a good leader with transparency and political will, Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer (Neg. Occ., 4 th District, NPC) said.

Nograles, who has roots in Pontevedra and La Carlota City has been a friend of his since he was a councilor, Ferrer said.

Rep. Monico Puentevella ( Bacolod , Lakas CMD) said “174 votes means its time for JdV to go. We'll have a more harmonious relationship now with the Senate and Malacañang.”

“With Nograles being partly from Negros , we'll try to get more infrastructure and economic benefits for the province and the city,” he added.

“Since we placed Nograles there, we'll give him all our support,” Puentevella said.

Rep. Alfredo Marañon III (Neg. Occ., 2 nd District, KAMPI) also said he has high hopes Nograles will institute the necessary reforms to improve the image of the House.

Rep. Genaro Alvarez (Neg. Occ., 6 th District, NPC) said he supported a Nograles' takeover for the sake of his district because he is with the administration.

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia (NPC) said Nograles as speaker of the House is good for Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as he has roots in the province.

Nograles, who has visited Bacolod many times, has proven that he is a very good and effective leader, and will be a breath of fresh air in the House, Leonardia said.

As for de Venecia's accusations against the President and her family in his speech Monday night before the House, Leonardia said Nograles has said those things will be taken up at a proper forum. Let us not prejudge the issues and let the process take its natural course, he said.

Acting Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco (Lakas-CMD) said the congressmen are clamoring for change in the House and he hopes Nograles listens to their call.

He said accusations hurled by de Venecia against the administration in his speech Monday night were not new.

“In fact some congressmen asked why he only made the exposé when he was to be replaced. His credibility to some congressmen is questionable,” Zayco said.

Zayco said he did not know if the ouster of de Venecia would also mean a shakeup in the Lakas leadership. The Lakas was supposed to have had an assembly on Feb. 7 in Manila but with this development he did do not know if it will still be held, he said.

Acting Negros Occidental Vice Governor Emilio Yulo III (KAMPI) said the ouster of de Venecia “is the dynamics of politics, you always serve at the pleasure of your peers, assuming that the replacement was done purely for the reasons stated.”

“The independence of the House has always been in question so we hope that under Nograles he will rise to the challenge, particularly those being thrown at him by the first termers who want a reformist House,” he said.

As to the accusations hurled by de Venecia in his valedictory, Yulo said they will have to wait and see whether the former speaker continues to elucidate on those matters. “But of course it would have serious political implications considering the political instability that we are still in,” he said.

“Me, I have no love for JdV,” Yulo added.*CPG

[SugarFreak]

^^@ Sugar thanks!I thought duha na.I hope they could open another branch sa Bacolod Southern.Goldenfields would be nice place for them or sa Sum-ag .If in Sum-ag,they will be able to accomodate people from Taloc which is far from the city center of Bago.

sino kaya ang makakauna sa pagpapatayo ng stand-alone near or within Goldenfield complex,,,Mcdo or Jollibee? di ba may jollibee don sa Gaisano but Mcdo i think daw wala pa

may gaisano na gali ang san carlos?

same time yata ang construction of Gaisano-Kabankalan,,,2006

[boynegro$]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2245543231_4d4159ddfe.jpg?v=0
daw airport ang design nila :) hehehehe
another infrastructure at BREDCO

I like their design mig SUV.
Hello guys, nice to be back. Medyo busy pako masyado eh.
Anyway goodevening sa tanan. :banana::banana::)

Smile pls check it out, Convergys has a new billboard in Lopues Mandalagan area, pretty huge though.:)

[boynegro$]

@ Bacolod's Public Plaza

Set III
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffe1c4873300000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffe1c5060200000026102QZtHLhuzZI


http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc25b3127cceb4ffe1c2873500000026102QZtHLhuzZI


Nice pics of the Plaza migo Jay, it compliments Jeff's Avatar.:):):banana:

[kyle@1008]

Nograles as new speaker
good for Negros : officials
BY CARLA GOMEZ
;

Negrense officials yesterday said they are hopeful the take over by Rep. Prospero Nograles ( Davao City , 1 st District, Lakas CMD) as Speaker of the House will be beneficial to Negros Occidental because he has roots in the province and is a friend.

They are also hoping that Nograles will be able to deliver on the promise for change in the House that is suffering from a credibility problem.

Nograles, who took over from Rep. Jose de Venecia (Pangasinan, 4 th District, Lakas CMD), yesterday said his term would be marked by consensus-building and consultations.

“Our decisions will be based on the general sentiment of my peers,” Nograles said.

“The number one complaint of congressmen is the lack of transparency in the use of House funds and I will make sure that this will change,” he said.

Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District, Lakas CMD) said with Nograles at the helm he is hoping for “changes that will enhance the image and integrity of the House as far as perceptions are concerned.”

It is not true that the congressmen received money in exchange for their votes to oust de Venecia, he stressed. However, there is no point in talking about it, if some people have made up their minds to believe that, Lacson said.

Nograles is a good leader with transparency and political will, Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer (Neg. Occ., 4 th District, NPC) said.

Nograles, who has roots in Pontevedra and La Carlota City has been a friend of his since he was a councilor, Ferrer said.

Rep. Monico Puentevella ( Bacolod , Lakas CMD) said “174 votes means its time for JdV to go. We'll have a more harmonious relationship now with the Senate and Malacañang.”

“With Nograles being partly from Negros , we'll try to get more infrastructure and economic benefits for the province and the city,” he added.

“Since we placed Nograles there, we'll give him all our support,” Puentevella said.

Rep. Alfredo Marañon III (Neg. Occ., 2 nd District, KAMPI) also said he has high hopes Nograles will institute the necessary reforms to improve the image of the House.

Rep. Genaro Alvarez (Neg. Occ., 6 th District, NPC) said he supported a Nograles' takeover for the sake of his district because he is with the administration.

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia (NPC) said Nograles as speaker of the House is good for Bacolod City and Negros Occidental as he has roots in the province.

Nograles, who has visited Bacolod many times, has proven that he is a very good and effective leader, and will be a breath of fresh air in the House, Leonardia said.

As for de Venecia's accusations against the President and her family in his speech Monday night before the House, Leonardia said Nograles has said those things will be taken up at a proper forum. Let us not prejudge the issues and let the process take its natural course, he said.

Acting Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco (Lakas-CMD) said the congressmen are clamoring for change in the House and he hopes Nograles listens to their call.

He said accusations hurled by de Venecia against the administration in his speech Monday night were not new.

“In fact some congressmen asked why he only made the exposé when he was to be replaced. His credibility to some congressmen is questionable,” Zayco said.

Zayco said he did not know if the ouster of de Venecia would also mean a shakeup in the Lakas leadership. The Lakas was supposed to have had an assembly on Feb. 7 in Manila but with this development he did do not know if it will still be held, he said.

Acting Negros Occidental Vice Governor Emilio Yulo III (KAMPI) said the ouster of de Venecia “is the dynamics of politics, you always serve at the pleasure of your peers, assuming that the replacement was done purely for the reasons stated.”

“The independence of the House has always been in question so we hope that under Nograles he will rise to the challenge, particularly those being thrown at him by the first termers who want a reformist House,” he said.

As to the accusations hurled by de Venecia in his valedictory, Yulo said they will have to wait and see whether the former speaker continues to elucidate on those matters. “But of course it would have serious political implications considering the political instability that we are still in,” he said.

“Me, I have no love for JdV,” Yulo added.*CPG

he has roots in negros?? how many politicians are there with roots in negros anyway..they seem to be all over the place...I've done research on this and somehow I'm still surprised...

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