Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[SUV111]

Migs SUV, d bla globe telecoms nagbulos sa islacom. does that mean wala na da ang globe? (the sister of micahel v. (yes, the actor works there before)

nope, its still there, but their building is located at the back... the old building is already dilapidated and it looks really ugly...its for sale/lease. i hope it will be converted into a nice building again

[bacolodchamp]

^^I just love it. Bacolod's Lacson st. is fast becoming a boom area for new and beautifully designed structures. If the trend continues, just imagine how will the area would look like 5 years from now.:cheers::banana:


yeah.. can't wait that 5 years to come...i hope its sooner. ha ha.

[jaywalker]

^^ hahahaha!!! wonder twins gid ya migs?...

and yes champ, A.Chan building looks beautiful man :) salvacion center looks very modern

^^I just love it. Bacolod's Lacson st. is fast becoming a boom area for new and beautifully designed structures. If the trend continues, just imagine how will the area would look like 5 years from now.:cheers::banana:

Mga Migs,Nanoticed ko lang sa mga building designs sang mga local firms sa Bacolod nga daw ka mga tahum.

[jaywalker]

Aboy's Kamalig Restaurant

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Daw ka nami gali magdine sa Abboys.How's the food, i mean the quality and the price?

[SUV111]

Mga Migs,Nanoticed ko lang sa mga building designs sang mga local firms sa Bacolod nga daw ka mga tahum.

notice that too....just look at SM and snaparq...now salvacion center :) i wish the new building in shopping will also look "GWAPA"

[SUV111]

Daw ka nami gali magdine sa Abboys.How's the food, i mean the quality and the price?

nami gid...the price is so affordable. :) and its not just the food thats great...its the ambiance as well.:) nami migs especially sa garden nila dapit

[jaywalker]

Welcome Back to Bacolod St. Therese

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It's my first time to see the Carmelite Monastery Church interior.It's beautiful.Thanks Mig Suv.!

[SUV111]

It's my first time to see the Carmelite Monastery Church interior.It's beautiful.Thanks Mig Suv.!

your welcome @jay
nami gani migs. :) i like it also. try to hear mass ta carmelite the next time your here, you'll love it.

[JEFFjr_25]

Banago Road approaching Banago Port

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Its nice to see that the whole stretch of this Banago road , well paved and maintained. Plus the greens of course. Thanks for the pics @Jay.


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this is what you ae referring to @bacolodchamp. :)

Salvacion Center

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Update!!!! New MALL soon to rise at Shopping Center....
for now...lets call it Shopping Mall :) hehehe

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These new developments in our city @Smile really did tickled our fancy. Its more than enough for us to feel that Bacolod's economy is vibrant and exciting. We hope to see more participation of Bacolod's local govt. One great contribution maybe is for Bing's administration to setup more traffic lights system all over the city.:)

[habagatcentral1]

By the way, I only heard Bing's achievements here. What about Monico Puentebella? How is he as a congressman of Bacolod?

[jasontt]

I've noticed that the development seem to be heading north. Kay daw didto lapad place and wala pagid na develop.... tani sa center sang bacolod ma start build highrise...

[SUV111]

By the way, I only heard Bing's achievements here. What about Monico Puentebella? How is he as a congressman of Bacolod?

he is not flaunting his achievements..:) hehehehe or he doesnt have any achievements at all :) hahahahaha

[bacolodchamp]

By the way, I only heard Bing's achievements here. What about Monico Puentebella? How is he as a congressman of Bacolod?

well, i guess bing and monico are not adversaries. monico has his share of bringing development to bacolod i suppose. it's just that the mayor gets credit more than a congressman coz that's just the way things are.:gossip:

[JEFFjr_25]

By the way, I only heard Bing's achievements here. What about Monico Puentebella? How is he as a congressman of Bacolod?

His greatest feat so far... NBSA.:) And ang away nila ni Bing tungod lang sa Binggo thingy sa SM.:lol:

[jasontt]

he is not flaunting his achievements..:) hehehehe or he doesnt have any achievements at all :) hahahahaha

In fairness to monico, he was the one who insisted on bringing the asean games to the provinces... atleast dugang pa business sa mga locals and exposure of our city....

[bacolodchamp]

Daw ka nami gali magdine sa Abboys.How's the food, i mean the quality and the price?

aboy's is entirely different the last i was there. it gets classy.

[SUV111]

^^ thats right bacolodchamp...monico is also a part of bacolods achievements...he promoted bacolod as a sports destination in western visayas. :) he made every highways wide and beautiful...and loves bacolod

[bacolodchamp]

In fairness to monico, he was the one who insisted on bringing the asean games to the provinces... atleast dugang pa business sa mga locals and exposure of our city....


exactly, exactly. i observed that bacolod began to surge after the sea games. monico is name in the sporting world...i hope bacolod should begin attracting investors in wellness and medical tourism. its the next big thing after bpo.

[Taz08]

i'm really excited sa mga developments sa city natin....Bacolod na naman ang bida sa maalaala mo kaya ngayon..haha

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Part of the regional efforts of ABSCBN because of you know what happened, hehehe!!! Mabuhi ka AGB Nielsen!! hehehe!!! :lol:

By the way, ABSCBN TV-4 Bacolod is now celebrating its 20 Years in broadcasting in Western Visayas. Congratulations! :okay: :banana:

[bacolodchamp]

you know what, we have 8 Canadian visitors here right now. Its their 2nd time here and they always look forward to going to spa and they really enjoy it. they say going to a spa in canada is a luxury while here its so reasonable.

[Taz08]

ang dami natin ngayon..hehe good eve guyz...

[jasontt]

good evnn taz08, parang wala lang exam.... hehehe

[SUV111]

exactly, exactly. i observed that bacolod began to surge after the sea games. monico is name in the sporting world...i hope bacolod should begin attracting investors in wellness and medical tourism. its the next big thing after bpo.

i beg to disagree...Bacolod surged because of the presence of call centers in the city...and before sea games, call centers are already on the planning stage.

[habagatcentral1]

If you guys are to ask, who will you vote for 2010 as the mayor and congressman for Bacolod CIty?

[jasontt]

chimpo lang gid guro subong sang bacolod....

[SUV111]

good evnn taz08, parang wala lang exam.... hehehe

its nice to visit this thread and share your ideas about bacolod...

hahahaha...jason, PM me if you need review materials for the board exam :)

[bacolodchamp]

i beg to disagree...Bacolod surged because of the presence of call centers in the city...and before sea games, call centers are already on the planning stage.

oh, i see. i stand corrected. maybe i wasn't there when all of these are happening.

[SUV111]

If you guys are to ask, who will you vote for 2010 as the mayor and congressman for Bacolod CIty?

we dont know yet who will run for mayor and congressman on 2010

[SUV111]

oh, i see. i stand corrected. maybe i wasn't there when all of these are happening.

hahahaha!!! thats alright migs :)

[bacolodchamp]

If you guys are to ask, who will you vote for 2010 as the mayor and congressman for Bacolod CIty?

monico is on his 3rd term. but i think bing is best as a mayor and monico as a congressman.

[Taz08]

ndi na pwde si bing ka run mayor liwat? cause i really like him as a mayor..he's d best even though i don't like he's idea of reopening the old airport...

[jasontt]

SUV, thanks...how did you know nursing student ako? kulbaan ko gani sa june nga board

[bacolodchamp]

ndi na pwde si bing ka run mayor liwat?

bing i think is on his 2nd term. so he still is qualified for another term. the problem i think is with monico coz its his 3rd and last term. so if he decides to run for mayor, i'm seeing the inevitable. you know what i mean. anyway, both of them are good leaders at least IMO.

[bacolodchamp]

got to go guys. thanks for welcoming me here. thanks also for championing the cause of bacolod as a tourist and investment haven this side of the country. may your tribe increase. see u next time.

[JEFFjr_25]

If you guys are to ask, who will you vote for 2010 as the mayor and congressman for Bacolod CIty?

Batapa-Sigue.:cheers:

[blueguy]

SUV, thanks...how did you know nursing student ako? kulbaan ko gani sa june nga board

Guys...SAD gid ya natabo sa isa ka Nursing student sang Cebu Doc...only two weeks before her graduation, she was gunned down by cell phone robbers...tsk! tsk! kanugon gid ya sa iya, only girl sa family...

[jasontt]

thats every graduating students nightmare... may plan pa naman ako mag travel around negros b4 graduation... basi bla ma hulog ang bus sa cliff. hehehe

[SUV111]

Batapa-Sigue.:cheers:

i just wish she will run for mayor...i will surely vote her as the new mayor of bacolod...this woman is has good plans for the city....

[jaywalker]

Friday, March 07, 2008
Castro joins Tipon in Kazakshstan Olympic qualifying

IT'S now confirmed. Two Negrense amateur boxers will try to nail Olympic berths when they compete in the last Asian Olympic qualifying event for the August Beijing Olympiad.

Lightfly Godfrey Castro, a native of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental who came home with a bronze medal from the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar in 2006 has been tapped by the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) to replace the injured flyweight Violito Payla in the Kazakhstan Olympic qualifying event starting March 15.

Castro is scheduled to leave for Kazakhstan together with bantamweight Tipon, a native of Sitio Sibucao, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, and two others on March 12.

This will be the second time the Negrense pug will compete as a replacement in an international tournament, the first one being in the Doha Asiad where he replaced two-time Olympian Harry Tañamor and came home with a bronze medal from that stint.

Tañamor was suspended from the national pool by ABAP in 2006 allegedly due to breach of discipline and was reinstated in 2007 in time for the world championship in Chicago where he qualified for the Beijing swummer games in the process.

Albert Pabila of Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, a lightfly bronze medalist during the 2007 24th Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, confirmed yesterday to SunStar Bacolod that indeed Payla recently got injured during training at the ABAP training camp located at Teachers Camp in Baguio City.

Both Tipon and Castro are tipped to nail Olympic berths in the Kazakhstan competition since only lesser rated competitors from other Asian countries are expected to see action in the said event.

[jaywalker]

Barangays receive IRA share

Fourteen out of the 61 barangays in Bacolod City have complied with the Solid Waste Management Barangay-Based Requirement for the release of their Internal Revenue Allotment share for this year, a City Hall press release said yesterday.

The total IRA share of the 61 barangays is P132 million.

The requirements are programs of work duly signed by barangay kagawads, resolutions of barangay officials signed by both the Punong Barangay and Kagawads, and an affidavit of undertaking signed by the barangay captain, the press release said.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia has designated Councilor Greg Gasataya as chairman of the Barangay-based Solid Waste Task Force, which is in charge of evaluating and approving the release of IRA share to barangays, the press release added.*

[derfbcd]

good morning bacolod, daw ako n lng di isa haw...anyway its nice to see the developments of bacolod, and my new mall na gale nga ipa tindog sa shopping, near guid na sa amon..yehey:banana:

[jaywalker]

An Evening @ Palmas Del Mar

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[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Thanks for the pics @Jay. Now a different angle shots of Palmas. Parang hindi sa Bacolod ah.. hehehehe.. cool!:)

[bacolodchamp]

Batapa-Sigue.:cheers:

I agree with you JEFFjr.

[leonnie]

I am not sure if this post is appropriate in this thread. But since this thread is about Bacolod, I decided to post here anyways. Mod, feel free to move this as necessary.

I am from Manila and will be relocating next month to Bacolod City. I'll be bringing my family with me. I have been searching for house for rent in the Internet for more than a week now but was not successful yet. Maybe some of you can recommend a good place to rent, preferrably near the Convergys Bldg or near Lecole or Creative Beginners. I hope you can give me contact information of those who are renting out a house.

Thanks in advance!

[ngprofflorida]

NCAA to hold
ExeCom meeting
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts will hold its Inter-Committee Meeting for Visayas Executive Committee Members, March 14 to 15, 2008 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Bacolod City, a press release from organizers said.

A public forum on the new NCCA grants process will also be held, March 15, 1:30 p.m. at the same venue.

This will orient participants on matters for potential project proposal proponents – schools, local government units, non-governmental organizations and individuals, the press release said.

Interested parties may inquire or confirm their attendance to project development office Christopher Lucindo of NCCA at fax number (02) 527-2198 or Tanya Lopez, through the Negros Museum, at fax number (034) 433-4764, or 708-5080, and 0906-483-9898, the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

Pearl Manor recently marked its 10th year through a night of good food, dancing and music. It was a dual thanksgiving celebration for the Tupas family members, who were brightly clad in their cheongsam attires. The festivity began with a dragon dance performed by the Chinese Chamber Volunteers.

There was also a car show sound-off organized by their family members. Guests were toured to the newly-renovated boutique hotel. Among those present were the group of Dr. Ver Lacson, Dale Demonteverde and the SMC team, and the French Club of Bacolod headed by Champa Gidwani.*

[ngprofflorida]

I am not sure if this post is appropriate in this thread. But since this thread is about Bacolod, I decided to post here anyways. Mod, feel free to move this as necessary.

I am from Manila and will be relocating next month to Bacolod City. I'll be bringing my family with me. I have been searching for house for rent in the Internet for more than a week now but was not successful yet. Maybe some of you can recommend a good place to rent, preferrably near the Convergys Bldg or near Lecole or Creative Beginners. I hope you can give me contact information of those who are renting out a house.

Thanks in advance!

Hi leonie, welcome..... lets page SUV and Boy Negros.....anyone from Bacolod.......

[jaywalker]

Kalinungan turnover set tomorrow
BY NIDA BUENAFE

The Balay Kalinungan Negros Foundation Inc. will turn over the management and operation of Balay Kalinungan to the University of St. La Salle tomorrow, China Gallaga of the USLS’ Center for Institutional Development said yesterday.

Through the years, Balay Kalinungan or House of Peace, has grown into a complex that the foundation deemed it necessary to turn over its management and operation to the university, Gallaga said.

The turnover ceremony is an acknowledgement of the graciousness and generosity of the foundation to the university, she said.

To efficiently manage Balay Kalinungan’s operation, the university has hired professionals and students enrolled in the Hotel Management department are helping them out, Gallaga said.

Built in 1991, the facility serves as a spiritual formation center for the University’s students, faculty, staff and members of the extended Lasallian family and also as venue for various local, national and international events.

With its air-conditioned conference halls, dormitories, bedrooms, chapels, prayer rooms and prayer garden, Balay Kalinungan is ideal for institutional or group events, conferences and conventions, retreats, recollections, reunions, weddings and birthday celebrations, Gallaga said.

With the lack of a convention center in the city that can accommodate a large crowd of participants, Balay Kalinungan can now be offered as an alternative.

Santuario De La Salle, which is part of the Complex, has a grand hall that can seat 800 people and three function halls with a capacity of 200 persons each.

Maison Parmenie, meanwhile, is a private unit with six twin-sharing air-conditioned bedrooms with private toilets and showers, an air-conditioned living and dining room and kitchenette while the Hermitage has two studio-type units with living/dining room, private restroom and kitchenette for persons or couples seeking solitude and personal reflection.

Although part of the university campus, Gallaga said guests booked in the complex do not have to pass through the main gates of USLS and will instead use Gates 6 and 7.

With the operation and management of Balay Kalinungan turned over to USLS, Gallaga said the university is transforming itself into more than just an educational institution, opening its gates to the public for stronger social relations.*NAB

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/08

Reusable bags now in Bacolod City
Bacolod City (8 March) -- An environmentally-friendly reusable bag called the "Envirosax" was launched in Manila last month, and is now available in Bacolod City.

The bags not only help the environment, but are also becoming an attractive fashion accessory around the world.

This was brought about by the growing war on plastic shopping bags.

Plastic bags are a menace. Billions are thrown away every year. They contributed to floods, block drains, pollute rivers, kill animals and provide perfect pools of warm water for mosquitoes and other insects to breed rapidly.

The Envirosax is being endorsed by the Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Inc. (NFEFI), which fully supports the use of reusable shopping bags.

For each Envirosax sold in Western Visayas, P5 will be donated to NFEFI to help its Biodiversity Conservation Center at the Provincial Lagoon, Bacolod City. (PIA/cad)

[jaywalker]

^^ Thanks for the pics @Jay. Now a different angle shots of Palmas. Parang hindi sa Bacolod ah.. hehehehe.. cool!:)

You're welcome Mig Jeff!
During that day there were two wedding functions were held.We had a great time with our stay @ Palmas and we will be back there soon.

[jaywalker]

Pillars of the former Central Bank(Bacolod)
Bacolod City

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[SUV111]

I am not sure if this post is appropriate in this thread. But since this thread is about Bacolod, I decided to post here anyways. Mod, feel free to move this as necessary.

I am from Manila and will be relocating next month to Bacolod City. I'll be bringing my family with me. I have been searching for house for rent in the Internet for more than a week now but was not successful yet. Maybe some of you can recommend a good place to rent, preferrably near the Convergys Bldg or near Lecole or Creative Beginners. I hope you can give me contact information of those who are renting out a house.

Thanks in advance!

hello there leonnie. theres a condo in front of robinsons place bacolod which is also near convergys. They have some units for rent. its 8000/month. but if its too much for you, you may wanna try lacson street. 13th street specifically. there are plenty of apartment units along the area.

[jasontt]

Leonni, hope you will like it here in bacolod.... welcome

[SUV111]

Pillars of the former Central Bank(Bacolod)
Bacolod City

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i like this building than the new one. :) i wonder why they transferred :)

paging mckoymd, wildmusic, bacolodnon...

[jasontt]

when i was young i thought this was a court house...

[SUV111]

when i was young i thought this was a court house...

actually it looks like a courthouse. hehehe:) but its going to be nice tani kung they will convert it into a party place...where theres cafes, restos and bars...pero they will keep the design lang.

[jasontt]

^^ basi ma bulabog ang mga siminarista dira sa atubang... :lol: kay i think room nila across the street... hehehe

[jaywalker]

i like this building than the new one. :) i wonder why they transferred :)

paging mckoymd, wildmusic, bacolodnon...

actually it looks like a courthouse. hehehe:) but its going to be nice tani kung they will convert it into a party place...where theres cafes, restos and bars...pero they will keep the design lang.

I agree @ Mig Suv.It will be perfect for a resto or even for a museum.

[SUV111]

I agree @ Mig Suv.It will be perfect for a resto or even for a museum.

uuummmm...museum wont be a good idea. :) we already have lots of museums here. :) a party zone will do migs...especially mga bacolod peeps loves to hang out sa mga restos and cafes. :) ma click gid na. tapos dugangan lang landscape and lamps to make it more beautiful :) daw wala el pueblo bala sa ortigas haw. :)

[jasontt]

yeah i think mas appropriate kun museum ang i butang da kay nami ang exterior, or an event center where artist could have their exhibits or better yet since daw wala d sa bacolod theater dira nila e butang. If bar naman ang dating daw ka gothic/underground/very exclusive...

[SUV111]

^^ basi ma bulabog ang mga siminarista dira sa atubang... :lol: kay i think room nila across the street... hehehe

nah...its not across the street. :) hehehe problem lang kay may mga panimalay sa tupad...napatung an sa duha ka mansion

[jaywalker]

yeah i think mas appropriate kun museum ang i butang da kay nami ang exterior, or an event center where artist could have their exhibits or better yet since daw wala d sa bacolod theater dira nila e butang. If bar naman ang dating daw ka gothic/underground/very exclusive...

Brilliant idea,Mig Jason.:)

[SUV111]

yeah i think mas appropriate kun museum ang i butang da kay nami ang exterior, or an event center where artist could have their exhibits or better yet since daw wala d sa bacolod theater dira nila e butang. If bar naman ang dating daw ka gothic/underground/very exclusive...

its too small for a theater. amo na gani ang idea...preserve ang design pero modern ang interior

[jasontt]

^^ i really want to see whats inside that place.... open ba for tour yan.. :lol:

[jaywalker]

@ Singcang

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[SUV111]

@ Singcang

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again...indian trees...beautiful :) hehehehe

[jasontt]

i passed by sylvia manor gina and i noticed ang mantel nga green gin islan na....Sang RED... hehehe... ang gwa daw diner... nd hotel... :(

[SUV111]

hahahaha!!! wait til postergirl see your comment..maybe she can relay this message to her dad coz her dad is the one in charge of cafe felice. :)

i think it would be better if they will just place a plain cover...something elegant to look at kay daw ka off man gid tood sang amo na nga color :)

[jasontt]

just an honest observation... wala lang tani may ma sakitan... hehehe .... peace

[jasontt]

i think it would be better if they will just place a plain cover...something elegant to look at kay daw ka off man gid tood sang amo na nga color :)

not just the color mig suv... the idea of putting a white clothe as a table cover and on top of that butangan pagid gin pa triangular na green/red daw ka nd hotel internaccional... hehehe

[britnoy]

@ Singcang

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Kamusta na ayhan ang Bacolod airport area? subo na guro ay. Honestly speaking mas luyag ko, kung tani ang airport sa south lang kay mas daku ang population sang south. example: Bago city area. Galing basi may halo man nga politika ang pagpili sang site.anyway ara na na suportahan ta na lang na.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Daw indi man gid sya subo gid kay ara pa man da gihapon ang Robinsons Cybergate. The area is full of yuppies minus the wellwishers.

[boynegro$]

Hi guys, good afternoon SUV, Jay, Jeff, Jason, britnoy, NG, TAz, and Welcome to SSC Bacolod Family Bacolodchamp, feel free to join in our discussion.:):)

[boynegro$]

its nice to visit this thread and share your ideas about bacolod...

hahahaha...jason, PM me if you need review materials for the board exam :)

Kaw na lng Mig SUV ma lecturer sa amon ni jason basi mag top kami duwa:lol::lol: ever since nag skwela ko sa Riverside classmate na kami duwa ni jason, ang psych knowledge nimo overwhelming.hehehe


SUV, thanks...how did you know nursing student ako? kulbaan ko gani sa june nga board

Well for your information Jaiz, SUV is really good in Psych nursing, sagad na siya mag analyze sang course mo.:lol::lol:

Jason abi pag butang Avatar, ka boring sang ngalan mo da, mga Bacolod landmarks will do.:lol::lol:

[BYAHILO]

hahahaha!!! wait til postergirl see your comment..maybe she can relay this message to her dad coz her dad is the one in charge of cafe felice. :)

i think it would be better if they will just place a plain cover...something elegant to look at kay daw ka off man gid tood sang amo na nga color :)


sa sylvia gali dad ni postergirl ga ubra. thats great. sa apr 26th mapuli ko bacolod sa sylvia ako ma stay overnite. ill be using my exdeal coupon with them before ko mapa guimaras. may upod man ko nga taga SSC nga manila based mag pa bcd ako

[boynegro$]

^^yeah he works there and probably owns it.:) maybe you can have an extra discount on your exdeal coupon eric, daw ka busy gd dyapon sa imo mig. in demand.hehehe.

[kyle@1008]

sa sylvia gali dad ni postergirl ga ubra. thats great. sa apr 26th mapuli ko bacolod sa sylvia ako ma stay overnite. ill be using my exdeal coupon with them before ko mapa guimaras. may upod man ko nga taga SSC nga manila based mag pa bcd ako

:lol: :naughty:

[BYAHILO]

^^yeah he works there and probably owns it.:) maybe you can have an extra discount on your exdeal coupon eric, daw ka busy gd dyapon sa imo mig. in demand.hehehe.

haha i have an ex-deal kasi with sylvia manor .. basta i wont just dosclose it kung ano man yun. ahahah indi ko subong busy noh. ehehe march seems to be a relatively a free and easy month. wala ko travel sked subong nga layo. at least i have time now to sleep all day. :banana: pero come april and may, bugbog sarado na naman ako.

:lol: :naughty:


oh.... that smile.. i knw what you're thinking. LOL ahahah i can still remember last time we had out inuman session in our house and ALL OF YOU call me sylvia. wala ko pa ina nalipatan. ahehehe na miss ko na mga inuman sessions ta da sa bacolod.

btw, wala na da ang house sa tangub, we sold it already.

[kyle@1008]

Oh I'm sure we can find another venue....

what matters is nasa sylvia manor ka :lol:

[BYAHILO]

^^ hahahaahhahahah too much info. i really wanted to stay in BCD this april dunno how. kay si **** upod ko mapa bcd, gapanghagad mapa guimaras kmi.

btw anong good place in bacolod for breakfast? coz we will be arriving 630AM via PAL. definitely tomjones na ako by that time.

btw, are you in bcd or laguna?

[kyle@1008]

^^ laguna eric, I might be meeting berns and sugarB tommorow

[BYAHILO]

aw what time meet nyo? im free all morning. bernie is asking me to join him @ aBs cbn to do the interview but i cant kasi nga i have an officework. and i cant change sked tomorrow. kasi change sked na ako this coming thu din

[habagatcentral1]

@Byahilo, Kyle and Sugarboy. Tomorrow at Starbucks PeopleSupport Makati 9AM

[kyle@1008]

9am daw, it's in samahan

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod Chess combatant champs
By Syril G. Repe

NATIONAL Master Rodrigo Atutubo of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental notched the crowned in just recently concluded 2008 lawyer Jose P. Alamillo Memorial Open Chess Championship held in Bayawan City.

Atutubo, a former Philippine Open Chess Champion who has played abroad several times, holds a rating of 2387, the highest in the 81man-field battle of skills mind.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

National Master Johnnel Balquin, of Cagayan de Oro City got the second place, Master Ernesto Fernandez of Pagadian City, the third place and Cebu's International Master Anthony Makinano, the fourth place. National Master Maximo Ramos Jr. of Sindangan City and Jason Jason Bandal of Dumaguete City got the fifth and six place.

A P20,000 worth of cash prizes were given for the top six placers.

Nine participants shared the consolation prizes in 7th-10th places. They were Jake Gonzales of Cagayan de Oro, Raymund dela Penaof Bacolod City, Erwin Ababat of Cebu City, Abe Agar of Sibugay, Zamboanga City, Teolito Carbonel of Dumaguete City, Noel Javier of Sibugay, Zamboanga City Vicmil Pepito of Cebu City, Cromnick Aninon of Bayawan City and John Lee Antonio of Dumaguete City.

The junior category winners also received consolation prizes. They are Cromnick Aninon of Bayawan City, John Lee Antonio of Dumaguete City and Joebert Lee Antonio of Dumaguete City.

Winners for the women's category were Dinah Solon of Dumaguete City, Gladys Galo also of Dumaguete and Ediza Aninon of Bayawan City.

The tournament is a joint effort of the Bayawan City Government and the family and friends of the late lawyer Jose P. Alamillo.

[ngprofflorida]

Kaw na lng Mig SUV ma lecturer sa amon ni jason basi mag top kami duwa:lol::lol: ever since nag skwela ko sa Riverside classmate na kami duwa ni jason, ang psych knowledge nimo overwhelming.hehehe




Well for your information Jaiz, SUV is really good in Psych nursing, sagad na siya mag analyze sang course mo.:lol::lol:

Jason abi pag butang Avatar, ka boring sang ngalan mo da, mga Bacolod landmarks will do.:lol::lol:

Hi boynegros any new development you can share? how about Riverside and shopping center.?:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

sa sylvia gali dad ni postergirl ga ubra. thats great. sa apr 26th mapuli ko bacolod sa sylvia ako ma stay overnite. ill be using my exdeal coupon with them before ko mapa guimaras. may upod man ko nga taga SSC nga manila based mag pa bcd ako

yeah...dad ni postergirl ang incharge sa cafe felice..thats why he is studying in la salle as a chef. :) and congrats about the exdeal. :) i know about it. :) enjoy your stay there. you will surely love it. :)

[SUV111]

Kaw na lng Mig SUV ma lecturer sa amon ni jason basi mag top kami duwa:lol::lol: ever since nag skwela ko sa Riverside classmate na kami duwa ni jason, ang psych knowledge nimo overwhelming.hehehe




Well for your information Jaiz, SUV is really good in Psych nursing, sagad na siya mag analyze sang course mo.:lol::lol:

Jason abi pag butang Avatar, ka boring sang ngalan mo da, mga Bacolod landmarks will do.:lol::lol:

this is really oveeeeeeeerrrr!!!!!! hahahahaha!!! you dont have to mention this in the forum. hahahaha!!!

PM jason @boy...

anyway, I am still intrigued about the old alisbo memorial chapel near sanparq which they now demolished. :) i hope its going to be another building :)

[SUV111]

Lizares Mansion

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[SUV111]

Bishop's Palace

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[jaywalker]

San Diego Pro-Cathedral
Silay City,Negros Occidental

Set I
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[jaywalker]

San Diego Pro-Cathedral
Silay City,Negros Occidental

Set II

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[jaywalker]

San Diego Pro-Cathedral
Silay City,Negros Occidental

Set III

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Am not exactly sure what part of the Church this place is.It could be the Prayer House or the Priest House.
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[SUV111]

Araneta Street

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[jasontt]

Nami da sa jegabytes kay my widescreen.... daw NY

[SUV111]

^^hahahaha...projector lang galing pero it looks nice...deceiving gid :) at first abi ko sa layo daw electronic billboard... hahahaha

[BYAHILO]

yeah...dad ni postergirl ang incharge sa cafe felice..thats why he is studying in la salle as a chef. :) and congrats about the exdeal. :) i know about it. :) enjoy your stay there. you will surely love it. :)


yikes. nahuya ko ah ahahaha.. may iba pa gali nakabalo sang details sang deal. LOL

9am daw, it's in samahan


ok im coming tomorrow medyo malayo ni lakton from my office pero oks lang.. 1PM pa man duty ko. ara man lng ako sa citibank tower.

[jaywalker]

Golf-for-a-cause tees off March 15

Golfers from Manila and Iloilo get to pit their skills with Bacolod’s finest in the 15th annual Rotary 'Golf-for-a-Cause' tournament set March 15 to 16 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City.

The tournament is organized by the Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara, headed by former amateur golf star Eduardo Coscolluela, who said that proceeds of the tournament will be used for the club’s medical missions.

A press release from the club said players can sign up on the first day of the event at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club. Registration is pegged at P1,000 which includes the awards dinner and two mulligans.

Serving as tournament director is past club president Emilio Infante.

Defending his 'Golf for a Cause' crown is Fil-Am Al Concepcion, a 56-year-old retired investigator with the California State Department. He took the trophy last year with a net score of 84 points under the Stableford scoring system.

Interested parties may contact club director Robert Harland at 433-2036 or 0916-3437048.*

[neomind]

Guys, I've notice sa ongoing construction at the triangular lot in shopping, they've got bulldozers digging unto something, I'm not sure if its just the base of the structure or probably a basement for parking lot, I bet its gonna be big because they've built 3 small field office in that area. wooohooo. :banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Nami da sa jegabytes kay my widescreen.... daw NY

^^hahahaha...projector lang galing pero it looks nice...deceiving gid :) at first abi ko sa layo daw electronic billboard... hahahaha

:lol:During nightime you won't fail to turn you eyes on that screen because it's a very unusual type of advertising in Bacolod.It's location is also perfect because it faces the intersections of Araneta St. and Quezon St.

I saw some advertising vehicles roaming around Bacolod last December.Huge posters occupying the entire back portion of the vehicles.It's very similar to those in Makati.

[jaywalker]

Silay City
Negros Occidental

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[ngprofflorida]

Guys, I've notice sa ongoing construction at the triangular lot in shopping, they've got bulldozers digging unto something, I'm not sure if its just the base of the structure or probably a basement for parking lot, I bet its gonna be big because they've built 3 small field office in that area. wooohooo. :banana::banana::banana:

yes neomind another newest hotties place in Bacolod, surprise to everyone ....:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

Silay City
Negros Occidental

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wonderful photos here @jay. :)

@neomind....please alert everyone if they already posted the rendering

[jaywalker]

FBC honors new nurses

The Fellowship Baptist College in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, will honor today its pioneer nursing graduates who passed the December 2007 licensure exams, with a parade and a testimonial dinner, a press release from the school said.

Fifty-seven out of 78 FBC nursing graduates passed the board exams and the school posted a 73 percent passing percentage, considered as the highest in nursing board exam results in Negros Occidental, the press release said.

On Wednesday, a review center in Iloilo City where the graduates reviewed from July to November 2007, tendered a dinner for the FBC nursing board passers, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Guys, I've notice sa ongoing construction at the triangular lot in shopping, they've got bulldozers digging unto something, I'm not sure if its just the base of the structure or probably a basement for parking lot, I bet its gonna be big because they've built 3 small field office in that area. wooohooo. :banana::banana::banana:

yes neomind another newest hotties place in Bacolod, surprise to everyone ....:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

This would bring more choices of shopping destination for Bacolod and it would liven up that area as well.


wonderful photos here @jay. :)

Thanks Mig Suv.

[neomind]

wonderful photos here @jay. :)

@neomind....please alert everyone if they already posted the rendering

nice pics jay :banana:, nope, they still haven't posted any renderings for the structure yet. I'll can't wait for it.

[SUV111]

^^ somebody says its going to be named triangle island park...its a 2 storey daw 12000m2 floor area. :) dont know if this is true. :)

[neomind]

^^ somebody says its going to be named triangle island park...its a 2 storey daw 12000m2 floor area. :) dont know if this is true. :)

Is it another commercial building? another mall?

[bacolodchamp]

Hi guys, good afternoon SUV, Jay, Jeff, Jason, britnoy, NG, TAz, and Welcome to SSC Bacolod Family Bacolodchamp, feel free to join in our discussion.:):)

tnx buddy. I'm having a great time here.

[ngprofflorida]

Int’l film fest in Bacolod set


Believing in the “healthy culture” of artists in Bacolod, a group of movie directors will stage an international film festival in the city this year.

Open to high school and college students, the .MOV International Digital Film Festival’s “silvershorts” division, which was launched last week, is the first in Bacolod, Paolo Villaluna, a member of the Independent Filmmakers’ Cooperative, which sponsors the event along with Robinson’s Movieworld, said.

Villaluna, who directed the digital movie Selda, starring celebrities like Ara Mina and Michael de Mesa, said, one reason they will hold the festival in Bacolod is the “healthy relationship between independent filmmakers here.”

The contest is in its third installation and will award a P100,000, P50,000, and P30,000 cash prizes for the top three 20-minute digital films in the “silvershorts” category in September in Bacolod.

In a written statement, the festival’s director, Khavn de la Cruz, said, despite the challenges of government bureaucracy and the limitations of funding, they continued to work for digital films because “they believe this is just what Philippine cinema needs.”

“.MOV is here because we believe there is hope still for Philippine Cinema. Our aim is to provide venue where digital storytellers can bring their personal visions to a wider audience” and “help unleash new talents who will infuse new blood” to it, De la Cruz said.

Students who wish to join the film festival may contact Donna Plugio through 09282220987 or through 632-395-2188 locals 230 and 240

[ngprofflorida]

‘Sitti Smiles’ in
Bacolod March 15


Bossa Nova vocalist Sitti Navarro will take center stage in “Sitti Smiles” at the Grand Ballroom, Sugarland Hotel, in Bacolod City, on Saturday, a press release from organizers said.

Special items and a P100,000 accident insurance coverage also await the audience, in the show aimed at raising funds for the Negros Cultural Foundation.

Sitti has become one of the most promising vocalists of her generation. At 16, she made her rounds in topnotch show venues around Metro Manila and created a following whenever she performed, the press release said.

She has also performed in Naga City, Tuguegarrao and Lucena City, among others. In 2006, Sitti recorded her first 18-track CD titled, “Café Bossa,” and performed in Australia, Malaysia and Guam.

For show inquiries and ticket reservations, interested parties may call Tel. Nos. (034) 708-2892 or 639066489408, or email to strategiceventspro@yahoo.com,” the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Monday, March 10, 2008



120 more TN outlets
eyed in Neg.Occ.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is eyeing an additional 120 Tindahan Natin outlets in Negros Occidental in 2008, a government press release said.

DSWD head Fernando Alabado said their agency screens applicants and they usually grant the project to unemployed and poor beneficiaries to help them augment their income and make affordable rice available in their area.

In 2007, there were only 325 TN outlets in the province. The opening of 120 outlets this year will bring the number to 445.

Under the TN program, operators receive a total of P20,000 worth of rice from the National Food Authority to be sold at the mandated price of P18.25 a kilo.

TN operators cannot sell NFA rice beyond the prescribed price, Alabado said.

The TN project has erased the long-held perception that NFA rice is inferior to commercial rice, he added.

Records show that as of January 2008, repayment rate is at 54.54 percent but the figure is expected to reach 100 percent by June.

Alabado said the good repayment rate indicates that TN has given many families the opportunity to earn while making quality and affordable rice available in their communities, the press release said.*

[bacolodchamp]

Int’l film fest in Bacolod set


Believing in the “healthy culture” of artists in Bacolod, a group of movie directors will stage an international film festival in the city this year.

Open to high school and college students, the .MOV International Digital Film Festival’s “silvershorts” division, which was launched last week, is the first in Bacolod, Paolo Villaluna, a member of the Independent Filmmakers’ Cooperative, which sponsors the event along with Robinson’s Movieworld, said.

Villaluna, who directed the digital movie Selda, starring celebrities like Ara Mina and Michael de Mesa, said, one reason they will hold the festival in Bacolod is the “healthy relationship between independent filmmakers here.”

The contest is in its third installation and will award a P100,000, P50,000, and P30,000 cash prizes for the top three 20-minute digital films in the “silvershorts” category in September in Bacolod.

In a written statement, the festival’s director, Khavn de la Cruz, said, despite the challenges of government bureaucracy and the limitations of funding, they continued to work for digital films because “they believe this is just what Philippine cinema needs.”

“.MOV is here because we believe there is hope still for Philippine Cinema. Our aim is to provide venue where digital storytellers can bring their personal visions to a wider audience” and “help unleash new talents who will infuse new blood” to it, De la Cruz said.

Students who wish to join the film festival may contact Donna Plugio through 09282220987 or through 632-395-2188 locals 230 and 240

bacollywood in the making??? ha ha

[bacolodchamp]

with the presence of great artists in bacolod, why not?

[SUV111]

Is it another commercial building? another mall?

nope, I'm referring to the shopping project

[jasontt]

whatever it is their building tani nami lang ang design.... SCC-bacolod, intra ta sa indefilm making... hehehe, what would be our title?

[SUV111]

some of the glass buildings in Bacolod

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[SUV111]

whatever it is their building tani nami lang ang design.... SCC-bacolod, intra ta sa indefilm making... hehehe, what would be our title?

"SACADAS"....thats my suggestion :)

[SUV111]

lost 80s in bacolod live!

Start: Apr 20, '08 8:00p
Location: usls coliseum bacolod city
Just saw the tv ad on sky Cable's community channel this morning.so its on!
a triple treat for those "lost in the 80s", and those young uns who need some history lessons as to who influenced 'em "new ravers" like the killers, the rapture, the bravery, et.al..so yeah, http://froogle.google.com/base_image?size=2&q=music/image/0/0XtQzuwI50yM.jpgA FLOCK OF SEAGULLS with REAL LIFE("catch me im falling"/"send me an angel"), and http://froogle.google.com/base_image?size=2&q=music/image/0/0unM4aefoO0M.jpgWHEN IN ROME (uber 1 hit wonder of "the promise" single) will be playing bacolod (usls colisuem) this coming april 20.ticket price/outlets to be announced soon.

[jasontt]

"SACADAS"....thats my suggestion :)

:lol: lead actor: SUV

[SUV111]

:lol: lead actor: SUV

hahahahaha!!!! lets cut this off migs. this is not the right place to talk about our film....lets discuss it through PM. :)

[jaywalker]

Monday, March 10, 2008
Nietes, Peñalosa get Elorde Awards
By Henry C. Villalva

TWO Negrense pro boxers who are currently holders of world championships will be honored along with three others as Boxer of the Year awardees in the 8th Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Awards Night Banquet of Champions set March 25 at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel.

The two Negros boxers are Donnie Nietes of Murcia, Negros Occidental and Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, who won the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight championship last Sept. 30, 2007, defeating Thai opponent Pornsawan Kratingdaenggym via unanimous decision at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City; and, San Carlos City native Gerry Pe¤alosa who won the world bantamweight crown by dethroning Mexican Jhonny Gonzales via a seventh round knockout in August last year at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California.

This is the first time the Elorde best boxer plum will be given to more than one boxer, and both Negrense were cited by the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP) Bacolod during its 2007 SCOOP Awards for outstanding Negros athletes last December 29, 2007.

Also sharing the Elorde awards are IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, IBF minimumweight titlist Florante Condes, and peoples champion Manny Pacquiao.

Nietes, who is currently undergoing preparations for his forthcoming first title defense in Dubai told SunStar Bacolod in a text message he is very happy with the Elorde award. "This is a prestigioys boxing award and I'm thankful for it- I'll always treasure it," the soft-spoken former Negros Amateur Boxing Association (NABA) campaigner said.

[jaywalker]

One of Silay City's Heritage Buildings
Negros Occidental

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[jaywalker]

Silay City
Negros Occidental

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[jaywalker]

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Photos of La Consolacion College Bacolod MOA Signing as Nicki Agcaoili of Teletech Bacolod on a courtesy call to Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia.*

[jaywalker]

Negros Lin-ay wins national talent award
BY NIDA BUENAFE

Negros Occidental Lin-ay sang Negros 2005 winner Rizza Liz Catigan did not make it to the Top 10 of the Bb. Pilipinas 2008 pageant Saturday night but her beautiful voice won her the Miss Talent special award.

Catigan joined the national beauty contest with several beauty titles under her name, including Lin-ay sang Sagay, Murcia and Sipalay City. She was also crowned Miss Riverside 2004, Miss Himamaylan and Miss Binalbagan and was a runner-up in the Kabankalan, Candoni, Valladolid and MassKara Queen pageant in Bacolod City.

The Negrense beauty was one of the 24 candidates in this year’s beauty search for the country’s representatives to the Miss International, Universe, and World pageants won by Patricia Fernandez, Jennifer Barrientos, and Janina San Miguel, respectively – the latter earning numerous criticisms online for her boo-boo in the question and answer portion.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/10/topstory6.htm

[SUV111]

City gov’t eyes own hospital
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/11/

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia has issued an executive order directing the creation of a study group for the construction of a city hospital or for the augmentation of the existing structures of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital.

The study group is chaired by Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and composed of representatives from the Bacolod City government, University of St. La Salle and CLMMRH.

In his order dated March 6, Leonardia said one of the recurring concerns that faces those in public service is how to meet the increasing demand for affordable quality health care, particularly for the economically-marginalized sectors of Bacolod City.

There is an urgent need for the conduct of a feasibility study on a city hospital that should center on the options of augmentation of the existing structures of the CLMMRH, or the construction of an entirely different hospital at another site, he said.

The feasibility study will be of great help in the formulation of concrete plans on how to improve the delivery of health care to those who are most in need but cannot afford it, Leonardia said.

Sayson said he will call an initial meeting within this week to set the guidelines on the study to be made. The study group will present the results of their study to the mayor and the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod, he said.

The CLMMRH can be considered for the short-term plan, the City Health compound for the medium-term and for the long-term, they can consider the possibility of the city running a new hospital, Sayson said.

As chairman of the study group, he said, he prefers putting up a new hospital for the city.

Other members of the study group are Councilors Napoleon Cordova, Reynold Iledan, Roberto Rojas and acting City Health Officer Dr. Salome Biñas for the city, Dr. Epifania Simbul, Joreslyn Bala-an and Ramon Negapatan for CLMMRH, and Elsie Coscolluela, Romeo Teruel and Elvis Olivares for USLS.*CGS

[SUV111]

AT DOWNTOWN PROPERTY
‘Gaisano willing to host
terminal for jeepneys’

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/11/businessnews1.htm

Bacolod Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. yesterday said the management of Gaisano is open to the proposal of providing an area for a jeepney terminal on their property along Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City and to accommodate the fish vendors in Bonifacio Street.

Gamboa said he met with the management of Gaisano last week to discuss the idea. He also proposed if they could accommodate the money changers along Ballesteros Street, he said.

The Gaisano management agreed to include the proposal in their plans and they will also construct a building in their 1.1-hectare property on October, he added.

Gamboa said the closure of Bonifacio Street on experimental basis is supposed to end on March 15 but they are proposing a win-win solution for both the vendors and the businessmen along the area.

The Astral Inc. and the tenants occupying its building at Bonifacio Street had earlier asked the city not to extend Resolution 49 pertaining to the closure of the street to accommodate fish vendors from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.

Gamboa said he is communicating with the lawyers of the affected businessmen. They will try to extend the road for the businesmen to have easier access and have parking spaces along Bonifacio Street, he said.

“I hope the businessmen will reconsider and allow the vendors to continue selling in Bonifacio Street,” he added.

Meanwhile, Gamboa said the vendors along Narra Street informed him that they will voluntary vacate the area by March 31.

The Kumpel Construction will provide each family financial assistance of P1,000 and provide work for their husbands, he said.

Villamonte Brgy. Captain Andre Victor Las Piñas is also willing to accommodate some of the vendors in their market in Villamonte, Gamboa said. He is glad that the private sector and the barangay officials are helping out the city with its problems concerning illegal structures, he said.

On the other hand, the Living Way Apostolic Church has provided hazard insurance coverage to 100 traffic enforcers in Bacolod City, Gamboa said.

The church, headed by Pastor Efren Agtoto as chairman and Pastor Errol Granada as vice chairman, earlier donated 150 pairs of raincoats and boots for the traffic enforcers of Bacolod, he said.

The city has only 110 Traffic Enforcers and 30 are regular employees, 28 are job order casuals while the rest are casual employees, Gamboa said.

Volunteer traffic enforcer Ike Cualbar, who returned the pouch of a Bacolod resident, has been given a casual position for setting a good example, Gamboa said.*CGS

[SUV111]

47 trainees off to Japan
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/11/businessnews3.htm

The Negros Japan Human Resource Exchance Association Inc. will deploy on March 12 its 12th batch of trainees to Japan composed of 47 workers.

The group includes 37 from Bacolod City and other areas in Negros Occidental and 10 from Cagayan de Oro City. Of the number, six will work as masons, 13 as carpenters, 24 as steelfixers, and four as airport cargo staff.

NJHREA Inc., a non-profit organization sending Negrense workers for training in Japan for construction and other technological fields, is implementing the program in cooperation with Philippine Japan Technical Skills Development Association Inc. and Multi-Contractors Cooperative of Japan.

Its 11 batch of trainees completed their stint in Japan in September last year.*

[SUV111]

'Poverty is not an excuse': Gamboa

BACOLOD City councilor Wilson "Jun" Gamboa, Jr. stressed on Monday during the opening rites of the weeklong TESDA Reflexology Seminar that poverty is not an excuse not to rise.

According to the legislator, that most of the people in Bacolod and even in most part of the country is making poverty as a reason not to uplift one's level in life. A belief he justified to be wrong.

"There are lots of things to do to uplift ourselves from being at this particular level through beneficial livelihood programs like the reflexology," Gamboa said.

"It is not because we are at this present level, we will just allow ourselves to remain and not do anything about it," he added.

Gamboa stressed that many people came from the root level yet sacrificed and looked for alternative living to overcome poverty. There is no reason then that people who are determined could not succeed.

He disclosed that providing livelihood projects to the poor families in the city through short-term educational scholarshiphs has been his flatform during the campaign period in 2007.

"At the start of the program, we catered 500 scholars. However it posted 30% drop-outs in the first quarter because of lack of money for daily expenses. But he tried to bring the livelihood to the beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, Tess Soriano of Abad Santos-Madrigal Foundation said that this Reflexology training costs Php 4,000 - Php15,000 in Manila.

Furthermore, Soriano said that the training is a noteworthy initiative to help every individual uplift and upgrade himself to be more competitive.

A total of 60 participants registered for the week-long activity which runs March 10-14 at the Dawis Kinderhome, Incorporated office at #36 Villarosa Compound, Lizares Avenue, Bacolod City.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2008/03/11/news/.poverty.is.not.an.excuse.gamboa.html

[SUV111]

Danjugan Island, Negros Occidental

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[JEFFjr_25]

I just loved these photos. Thanks @Smile and @Jay. The old and new, are just neighbors.:) Silay's heritage structures and Bacolod's modern edifices.

the old, but stunning...
Silay City
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the new and gleaming...
some of the glass buildings in Bacolod

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[SUV111]

I just loved these photos. Thanks @Smile and @Jay. The old and new, are just neighbors.:) Silay's heritage structures and Bacolod's modern edifices.

the old, but stunning...





the new and gleaming...

hahahaha!!! nice @ jeff noh? that when your in Bacolod, you will surely witness the changes thats happening around us but when you get to Silay, you will surely amazed on how the old structureswere preserved. :) its like entering another dimension :) hahahaha daw time travel. :)

[SUV111]

Lakawon Beach Resort, Negros Occidental

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[bacolodchamp]

i really love silay. it never ceases to amaze everytime i go there. its amazing how they were able to preserve well those buildings. on the other hand, i just hope that the city goverment of silay should expedite the conversion of the area near the airport into ecozones. this way, the potential of the new airport is maximized and its benefits felt by our provincemates. there is an abundant supply of highly skilled professionals in negros occ. waiting to be tapped.

[SUV111]

^^ agree champ!!!! these talents should be utilized. but sad to say, its gonna take a while before they can create an ecozone. we need investors to put up such project. All i am wishing for is that the local government (not only silay) will do the best they could so that this dream will soon come to reality. :)

[SUV111]

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ALLIED PARAMEDICAL STUDIES: CAPSI opens in Bacolod, March 7, 2008, Friday, at the 3rd Floor, St. Francis Centre, Araneta Street. Executive Assistant Moises de la Cruz welcomed the Centre on behalf of Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia and constituents who stand to benefit from the CAPSI Training. CAPSI is the 1st to offer a US-based Practical Nursing Program that exceeds the average LPN program in the US. In the picture(left to right): CAPSI President Jose Jake Marquez, Chairman of the Board Behn Cervantes, TESDA Representatives - Ronella Nuezca and Teresita Campantero, Rovi Juan Marquez, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue and EA de la Cruz.*

[SUV111]

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INSURANCE FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCERS: Living Way Apostolics, Inc. in cooperation with Jessa Herbal Beauty Soap and Commercial Credit Corporation distributed Insurance Policies to 104 traffic enforcers of Bacolod City at the Bacolod City Police Office, Saturday, March 8, 2008. The policy covers P100,000 accident insurance at a maximum coverage of 10 accidents a year and is renewable yearly. In the picture (front row, left to right): Bacolod Traffic Authority Office Head Capt. Levy Pangue, Living Way Apostolics, Inc. Head Pastor Efren de la Cruz, Mrs. Vicky de la Cruz, Pastor Eroll Granada, BTAO Communications Chief Bebot Song, with BTAO members in the background.*

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/11

Negros gov receives Pagdayaw Awards

Bacolod City (11 March) -- The provincial governors of Region 6 led by Antique Gov. Sally Perez and the Negros Cultural Foundation headed by Lyn Gamboa will pay a special joint tribute to Negros Occ. Gov. Joseph Marañon during the 12th year anniversary of the Negros Museum.

The six provincial governors of Region 6 through Gov. Sally Perez said they are paying tribute to Gov. Marañon for his accomplishment on the area of health, education, housing and other basic social services which improved tremendously during his term. They are also recognizing Gov. Marañon's contribution in the field of tourism development and investment and trade promotion, environment conservation, livelihood incentives and infrastructure.

Lyn Gamboa, president of the Negros Cultural Foundation, said the special award for Gov. Marañon is in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of culture and the arts in the province.

Gamboa said that it was through Gov. Marañon's efforts that they were able to renovate the Museum and mount cultural affairs that otherwise would not have been possible without his support.

Foremost of Gov. Marañon's contribution to the Foundation is his initiative in encouraging support from all LGU's by pledging annual grants to the Negros Museum to sustain its programs in cultural heritage preservation and appreciation.

Antique Gov. Sally Perez said that this award is a first, where a cultural organization partners with heads of government to recognize and honor individuals who trail blazed the cause of art and culture in their respective constituency. (PIA/cad)

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/11

20 Japanese students visit Bacolod City

Bacolod City (11 March) -- Twenty (20) Japanese Foreign Studies students from Tokyo University of visit Bacolod City on a Goodwill Mission Tour recenlty.

Bacolod City Tourism and Cultural Development Council Chairman John Orola welcomes the visiting students who called on the Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Acting Governor Isidro Zayco.

The Japanese students specialize in the study of Filipino Language and Culture was accompanied by Department of Tourism Public Relations Officer at the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, Grace A. Horii.

The Japanese students can speak Tagalog fluently and are very familiar with Filipino Culture. They will be visiting the Visayan Maritime Academy Global College and its mangrove project at Sum-ag Bacolod, where members of the Japanese OISCA organization frequent.

A performance from the group is set at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos gym at 5:00 in the afternoon today. An interaction with the students from the said university is also scheduled. (PIA/EAD)

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/11

BIR Bacolod launches 2008 tax campaign

Bacolod City (11 March) -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Revenue Region 12, Bacolod City will launch its 2008 Tax Campaign on March 12, 2008, with activities geared to create tax awareness among the public regarding the bureau's major program and projects.

This year's tax campaign theme "ITAGUYOD ANG BAYAN, TAMANG BUWIS BAYARAN" will kick off with a motorcade around Bacolod City, to be participated by the national government agencies, civic and professional organizations, other sectoral groups, and BIR personnel from the Regional Office and Revenue District Offices in Victorias, Bacolod, Binalbagan and as far as Dumaguete City.

During the launching, top BIR supporters' awards will be given to individuals, public officials, corporations, government entities, civic organizations, business and professional sectoral groups who have actively supported the tax campaign, programs/activities for taxable year 2007, in recognition of their strong partnership with BIR in improving the overall tax collection.

The BIR is now stepping up its tax campaign efforts to reach its collection goal for 2008.

Rodita B. Galanto, Regional Director, Revenue Region 12, Bacolod City said that the tax campaign is to give signal to our taxpayers that we are now ready to accept filing of their 2007 Income Tax Return, to remind our taxpayers about the April 15 ITR filing deadline, and to campaign for the cooperation of the taxpayers which is important for the BIR to reach its big collection goal. (BIR/PIA/cad)

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/11

Bacolod City tourism propects bright for 2008

Bacolod City (11 March) -- Bacolod City's tourism prospects are bright this year as more tourists arrive here with the city fast turning into the "call center capital" of Western Visayas and was recently adjudged the Most Business-Friendly City in the Philippines.

A report from the Bacolod City Tourism office shows that tourist arrivals hiked by 20 percent registering 303,314 in 2007 compared to 253,262 tourists in 2006. Gross receipts from tourism totaled P985,425M

Koreans topped the list of foreign visitors in the city with 10,308 followed by Americans 8,113, Japanese 5,211, Canadians 2,497, and Germans 2,309.

L'Fisher Hotel garnered the highest number of tourist with 29,162 house guests, Standard Hotel 23,885, Pension Bacolod 33,000, Bacolod Pension Plaza 16,547, and Palmas del Mar 28,461.

New hotels and accommodations have recently opened to welcome tourist growth in the city. These are Planta Hotel in Araneta St. with 82 rooms, and Bacolod Pavillion Hotel with 82 rooms. Westown Hotel in Lacson St. and Carribean Waterpark Resotel at Goldenfields Commercial Complex are yet to open. (PIA-LOL

[jaywalker]

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Slam dunk contest to draw PBA All Star crowd at WNU

SANTA Lucia Realtor Kelly Williams is all set for the PBA All Stars slam dunk on the semi-final of the Smart PBA Philippine Cup against the Alaska Aces at the West Negros University gym.

Come All-Star weekend on April 24-27, the high-leaping, 6-3 Sta. Lucia guard will strut his slam dunking prowess before adoring fans at the WNU gym in a nationally televised event.

Williams, who grabbed the Best Player of the Conference plum in the recent Smart PBA All Filipino Cup won by the Realtors, is among the handful expected to thrill Bacolod fans who will troop to the WNU gym for the slam dunk side event.

Other possible high-flying acts to watch are Air 21 Express starter Arwind Santos, former slam dunk champion Cyrus Baguio of Red Bull, Welcoat rookie Fil-Am Joe Devance and three-time defending titlist KG Canaleta also of Air 21.
Williams and Canaleta are expected to pit skills anew as Williams lost in his bid last year to dethrone the ex-University of the East Red Warrior when he failed to convert twice his between-the-legs jam.

Aside from the slam dunk, also expected to attract the crowds on All-Star weekend are the three-point shootout, won last year by San Miguel Beerman Dondon Hontiveros. the obstackle challenge topped last year by Alaska's Sillie Miller, and the trick shot which was won last year by Dennis Miranda also of Sta. Lucia.

Canaleta defeated Talk 'N Text's Jay Washington, 79-54, in the finals of the slam dunk competition last year.

[ninja kid]

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INSURANCE FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCERS: Living Way Apostolics, Inc. in cooperation with Jessa Herbal Beauty Soap and Commercial Credit Corporation distributed Insurance Policies to 104 traffic enforcers of Bacolod City at the Bacolod City Police Office, Saturday, March 8, 2008. The policy covers P100,000 accident insurance at a maximum coverage of 10 accidents a year and is renewable yearly. In the picture (front row, left to right): Bacolod Traffic Authority Office Head Capt. Levy Pangue, Living Way Apostolics, Inc. Head Pastor Efren de la Cruz, Mrs. Vicky de la Cruz, Pastor Eroll Granada, BTAO Communications Chief Bebot Song, with BTAO members in the background.*

good news gid ini ... these people are prone to accidents ...
they therefore deserve additional insurance in doing their jobs ...

kudos to the involved parties! :applause::applause::applause:

[jaywalker]

Japanese students perform Philippine folk dances, songs

A dance troupe from the Tokyo University of Foreign Language in Japan performed Philippine native dances and songs, in a cultural show held at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod Saturday, a press release from organizers said.

The group had also performed in different places, not only in the Philippines but also in their country, Singapore and the United States.

They were accompanied by the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group whose founder, National Artist Ramon Arevalo Obusan, did research on most of the dances and choreography on stage, the press release said.

The SM performance included Cordillera, Spanish-inspired or Maria Clara, Muslim-inspired, and Lumad or dances of lesser-known tribes, as well as rural or fiesta dances, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

THOS awards rites tomorrow

The awarding ceremonies for this year’s THOS Awards organized by the Junior Chamber International-Bacolod will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, at the Activity Center of SM City in Bacolod, a press release from organizers said.

The project is aimed at recognizing the best and brightest students in Negros Occidental, and is now on its 39th year.

Participating schools are Bacolod City National High School, Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Negros Occidental High School, Domingo Lacson National High School, St. Joseph School – La Salle, University of St. La Salle, University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos, St. John’s Institute, Riverside College, West Negros University, and St. Scholastica’s Academy, the press release said.

Students in the elementary and high school categories underwent a rigid process of selection, and will be subjected to series of activities such as panel interviews, essay writing and leadership case analysis.

From the panel interview, nominees will be broken down into 10 finalists.

Awardees will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership potential, dedication and hard work, integrity as well as social responsibility, the press release added.*

[ngprofflorida]

PIA Press Release
2008/03/11

Bacolod City tourism propects bright for 2008

Bacolod City (11 March) -- Bacolod City's tourism prospects are bright this year as more tourists arrive here with the city fast turning into the "call center capital" of Western Visayas and was recently adjudged the Most Business-Friendly City in the Philippines.

A report from the Bacolod City Tourism office shows that tourist arrivals hiked by 20 percent registering 303,314 in 2007 compared to 253,262 tourists in 2006. Gross receipts from tourism totaled P985,425M

Koreans topped the list of foreign visitors in the city with 10,308 followed by Americans 8,113, Japanese 5,211, Canadians 2,497, and Germans 2,309.

L'Fisher Hotel garnered the highest number of tourist with 29,162 house guests, Standard Hotel 23,885, Pension Bacolod 33,000, Bacolod Pension Plaza 16,547, and Palmas del Mar 28,461.

New hotels and accommodations have recently opened to welcome tourist growth in the city. These are Planta Hotel in Araneta St. with 82 rooms, and Bacolod Pavillion Hotel with 82 rooms. Westown Hotel in Lacson St. and Carribean Waterpark Resotel at Goldenfields Commercial Complex are yet to open. (PIA-LOL

Wow ara naman another title the Call center capital of Western Visayas....Lets welcome Bacolod Pavillion Hotel for the grand opening....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[bacolodchamp]

good news gid ini ... these people are prone to accidents ...
they therefore deserve additional insurance in doing their jobs ...

kudos to the involved parties! :applause::applause::applause:


that's faith in action i should say. worth emulating by other church organizations.

[SUV111]

Wow ara naman another title the Call center capital of Western Visayas....Lets welcome Bacolod Pavillion Hotel for the grand opening....:banana::banana::banana::banana:

theres no doubt about it NG...i just Hope that there will be a new one coming up this year to invest in our City. :) right now Hotel constructions are everywhere. Next year another hotel will rise in SM grounds and i heard that Microtel will be the one to manage :)

[SUV111]

good news gid ini ... these people are prone to accidents ...
they therefore deserve additional insurance in doing their jobs ...

kudos to the involved parties! :applause::applause::applause:

that's faith in action i should say. worth emulating by other church organizations.

at least this proves that Bacolod government is very much supported by other sectors. :) this is one Big help coming from NGOs...now that they were given such incentive...i hope they will do their job well to maintain an orderly traffic :)

[bacolodchamp]

theres no doubt about it NG...i just Hope that there will be a new one coming up tis year to invest in our City. :) right now Hotel constructions are everywhere. Next year another hotel will rise in SM gronds and i heard that Microtel will be the one to manage :)


nice to hear that there's a construction boom in the city. i hope this will change the cityscapes of bacolod into a bustling metropolis.

[SUV111]

nice to hear that there's a construction boom in the city. i hope this will change the cityscapes of bacolod into a bustling metropolis.

were heading there..hehehehe :)

[bacolodchamp]

guys like you suv is what bacolod needs...

[ngprofflorida]

Loren commits
P5M for new jail

Senator Loren Legarda has committed P5 million for the planned construction of a new jail for Negros Occidental in Bago City, Acting Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco said yesterday.

A memorandum of agreement between the provincial government and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is being readied so the construction of the jail can start, he said.

The provincial government will donate the land and the structure and the BJMP will run the facility under the proposal.

The current Negros Occidental Provincial Jail in Bacolod City is ran by the provincial government.

Legarda also informed Zayco that she also has funds available to assist projects of local governments in Negros Occidental.

Meanwhile, Zayco, who is chairman of the Lakas CMD in Negros Occidental, said if the proposed merger between the Lakas CMD and KAMPI is good for both parties and for the country it is all right with him.

“I believe a lot of meetings will have to be held first between both parties to lay the groundwork for the proposed merger,” he said.*CPG

[SUV111]

guys like you suv is what bacolod needs...

hahahaha!!!! thanks!!! and people like you as well champ...though your not in Bacolod now but still, your trying your best to keep your self abreast with the issues and updates in our city. keep it up!

[ngprofflorida]

Sinigayan Festival set to open
The Sinigayan Festival will be held in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, March 14 to 19 on the theme “USWAG: Paagi sa Pagtinguha, Pagsalig kag Disiplina (Progress through Perseverance, Faith and Discipline),” a press release from the city said.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap will be the guest of honor and speaker at the opening rites, 8 a.m. Friday.

The festival is the city’s way of preserving and promoting the appreciation on the rich heritage of Sagay, by showcasing the vibrant colors of its culture, ingenuity, and creativity of Sagaynons, and the abundance of its seas and land.

Also featured will be the festival villages -- Talambong Food Festival Village, Duag-Sagay Artists Village, as well as the Sinigayan Agro Fair 2008, among others, the press release said.

Other activities are the groundbreaking of the New Sagay Abattoir and Corn Post Harvest Facility, and the soft opening of the OPTION MPC’s Sagay Muscovado Sugar Mill; and various sports events, the press release added

[SUV111]

Loren commits
P5M for new jail

Senator Loren Legarda has committed P5 million for the planned construction of a new jail for Negros Occidental in Bago City, Acting Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco said yesterday.

A memorandum of agreement between the provincial government and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is being readied so the construction of the jail can start, he said.

The provincial government will donate the land and the structure and the BJMP will run the facility under the proposal.

The current Negros Occidental Provincial Jail in Bacolod City is ran by the provincial government.

Legarda also informed Zayco that she also has funds available to assist projects of local governments in Negros Occidental.

Meanwhile, Zayco, who is chairman of the Lakas CMD in Negros Occidental, said if the proposed merger between the Lakas CMD and KAMPI is good for both parties and for the country it is all right with him.

“I believe a lot of meetings will have to be held first between both parties to lay the groundwork for the proposed merger,” he said.*CPG

wow!!!! shes now trying to make the people of Negros know about her "kawang-gawa" for our province in preparation for the 2010 election. I admired this woman before. but its pobvious that shes really craving so much for power and for becoming the president...

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Wednesday, March 12, 2008



Negros to defend
reg’l Palaro titles
BY CEDELF TUPAS

Negros Occidental hopes to continue its dominance in the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet, which begins Thursday in San Jose, Antique.

The Negrenses are defending champions in both the elementary and secondary divisions of the March 13-17 meet that aims to determine the Western Visayas representatives for the Palarong Pambansa next month in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

With the games held in Bacolod, Negros Occidental proved too strong for perennial rival Iloilo, running away with the high school title with an impressive tally of 465 points under the Department of Education’s scoring system that gives 25 points for ballgame titles, 30 for each athletics and swimming crown and 15 for winners in minor events like badminton, table tennis and lawn tennis.

The Negrenses bagged the boys and girls’ volleyball, basketball, sepak takraw, baseball, softball, boys’ athletics, boys and girls’ swimming, lawn tennis, badminton, gymnastics, girls’ table tennis, boys’ taekwondo and boxing last year.

Those wins gave Negros a 110-point advantage over Iloilo (355 points) at the end of the six-province meet.

The outcome was much closer in the elementary division, where Negros collected 363 points to win the title ahead of Iloilo with 336.5.

The Negrenses will also defend their elementary swimming, athletics, baseball, badminton, softball and taekwondo titles.

The other delegations seeing action in the regional meet are Capiz, Aklan, Antique and Guimaras.

Antique is hosting the regional Palaro for the first time since 2004.*CPT

[SUV111]

PNOC-EDC SAYS
Award for buffer
zone passed evaluation


The Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park buffer zone geothermal area awarded to the Philippine National Oil Co.-Energy Development Corp. went through an evaluation process extending for five and a half years, a press release from the firm said yesterday.

The review included that of Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Park Board from February 1996 to March 1997, Provincial Development Council from June 1997 to October 1997, Regional Development Council from October 1997 to March 1998, and Congressional hearings from August 2000 to June 2001, the press release said.

“We conducted several consultations from September 1996 to January 1997. We also secured the required endorsement from the Park Board after the review of the Provincial Development Council and the Regional Development Council,” Gino dela Cruz, resident manager of PNOC EDC’s Northern Negros Geothermal Power Plant said.

Dela Cruz said that PNOC EDC conducted stakeholder consultations from September 1996 to January 1997 for a total of five months in all the political units within the park.

“As a result of the consultations, the Park Board endorsed the geothermal block as a buffer zone or as a multiple-use zone of the park on March 11, 1997. By August 15, 2000, the DENR ruled in favor of including the PNOC EDC block as a buffer zone based on the process undertaken,” dela Cruz explained.

After getting confirmation of an existing resource inside the park from the World Bank consultant of the park, the 38-member Park Board consisting of DENR, LGUs and NGOs agreed to reduce the geothermal block assigned by DOE in the Service Contract from 1,850 hectares to 169 hectares to access the resource and to minimize the forest impact, the press release said.

The allocated area was declared a geothermal buffer zone and segregated from the park’s protection zone under R.A.9154, known as the Mt. Kanlaon Park Act of 2001, it added.*

[ngprofflorida]

theres no doubt about it NG...i just Hope that there will be a new one coming up this year to invest in our City. :) right now Hotel constructions are everywhere. Next year another hotel will rise in SM grounds and i heard that Microtel will be the one to manage :)

Hahaha microtel gid ya, thats a good news to everyone....

[SUV111]

Lozada set to speak
at three venues
BY CARLA GOMEZ & NESTOR P. BURGOS JR.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/12/topstory6.htm

Senate witness Rodolfo Noel Lozada is scheduled to speak at three venues in Bacolod City Friday afternoon, Fr. Anecito Buenafe, director of the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Bacolod, said yesterday.

Senior Supt. Rosendo Franco, Negros Occidental police director, said he has not received any information of threats on the life of Lozada in the province amid fears raised that he could be in danger during his provincial sorties and security measures had to be taken.

They are creating their own ghosts, Franco said.

Senior Supt. Ronilo Quebrar, Bacolod police director, said organizers have not requested for police assistance during the Lozada visit. They have not coordinated with us for security, he said.

In Bacolod, Lozada will speak at the Sanctuario de La Salle at the University of St. La Salle from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and at the La Consolacion College Auditorium from 4 to 5 p.m.

At 5:15 p.m. on Friday he will join a concelebrated mass for truth at the San Sebastian Cathedral and will address the mass goers after the Holy Communion.

At 6:30 p.m. he will join a forum with the clergy and nuns at the Bishop’s House. Bishop Vicente Navarra and the priests of the Diocese of Bacolod have called for the resignation of President Gloria Arroyo saying she has lost the moral authority to govern.

Lozada will be arriving in Bacolod from Iloilo.

On Friday morning, Lozada will join a two-kilometer march for “truth, justice and accountability” in Iloilo City.

In a press conference, Iloilo groups belonging to the Alliance for Truth and Justice, yesterday said thousands of protesters including students, professionals, lawyers and businessmen are expected to join the protest march calling for accountability in the scrapped NBN-ZTE project.

Lozada will be met my multi-sectoral groups on his arrival at the Iloilo airport in Sta. Barbara town. The contingent will caravan from the airport to the University of San Agustin in this city where Lozada will meet with the Augustinian community.

Protesters assembled at the University of San Agustin and Lozada will then march to the De Paul College in Jaro District where a protest rally and forum will be held. Other protesters are expected to join along the protest route from schools and communities.

Iloilo City is known as an administration bailiwick where the President and administration candidates have won by a large margin in the last elections. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, chair of the League of Cities of the Philippines, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez and his son and namesake Iloilo Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. are staunch allies of the President.

“The protest actions which are joined by more and more Ilonggos show that the people here are rejecting the corruption plaguing the administration despite the pro-administration stand of most Ilonggo officials,” said Hope Hervilla, regional coordinator of the party-list group Bayan Muna.

Rev. Stanley Flores of the Jesus Is Lord Movement urged public officials to come out and join the calls for “truth, justice and accountability” amid allegations of bribery involving top officials of the government on the scrapped deal.*CPG/NPB

[bacolodchamp]

Loren commits
P5M for new jail

Senator Loren Legarda has committed P5 million for the planned construction of a new jail for Negros Occidental in Bago City, Acting Negros Occidental Gov. Isidro Zayco said yesterday.

A memorandum of agreement between the provincial government and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is being readied so the construction of the jail can start, he said.

The provincial government will donate the land and the structure and the BJMP will run the facility under the proposal.

The current Negros Occidental Provincial Jail in Bacolod City is ran by the provincial government.

Legarda also informed Zayco that she also has funds available to assist projects of local governments in Negros Occidental.

Meanwhile, Zayco, who is chairman of the Lakas CMD in Negros Occidental, said if the proposed merger between the Lakas CMD and KAMPI is good for both parties and for the country it is all right with him.

“I believe a lot of meetings will have to be held first between both parties to lay the groundwork for the proposed merger,” he said.*CPG

Are there plans to convert the old provincial jail?

[ngprofflorida]

Are there plans to convert the old provincial jail?

Yes another commercial center..... another BPO offices or condominium,and hotels......not far from the future site of convention center.

[SUV111]

^^ that place will soon be like Lacson street where new buildings will rise and new establishments will emerge. :)

[ngprofflorida]

thats owns by the provincial government no more shanty's and tambay on that street. soon to be ala lacson street. I heard from a source inside another hotel will soon rise on that area.....

[SUV111]

P5M for teachers
ECOLA ok’d
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/12/topstory7.htm

The Bacolod City School Board has approved the release of P5 million for the unpaid Emergency Cost of Living Allowance of more than 2,000 public school teachers, acting Bacolod Vice Mayor Greg Gasataya yesterday said.

“Hopefully we could settle the remaining balance on the teachers’ unpaid ECOLA next year,” he said.

When the administration of Mayor Evelio Leonardia took over in 2004 the unpaid ECOLA of public school teachers was P65 million, Gasataya said. At present it is less than P20 million, he said.

The city government is also planning to provide school bags and notebooks to public elementary and high school students in the city on top of the miscellaneous fees it has been subsidizing, Gasataya, chairman of the Committee on Education, said.

The city has identified a budget for the purchase of school bags and notebooks for about 70,000 public school children that the School Board, headed by Leonardia, will approve when he returns from the United States, he said.

The city will also be putting up additional classrooms and they are now evaluating which schools are in need of them, Gasataya said.

The city has also provided a budget for the hiring of additional guards to augment the existing ones assigned to the different public elementary and high schools all over the city, Gasataya said.

Meanwhile, Gasataya said the city has about 500 scholars and the Bacolod City College will start accepting applicants for scholarships next month. The number will depend on the availability of the budget, he said.

An applicant should be in the top 20 percent of his/her graduating class, a resident of Bacolod, and must have a family income not exceeding P10,000 a month to avail of the city’s academic scholarship, Gasataya said.

To avail of the city’s scholarship for the poor, one must be a resident of Bacolod, and should have a family income not exceeding P5,000 a month, he said.

The BCC was established in 1995 during the first term of Leonardia as city mayor.*CGS

[SUV111]

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Malacañang 'boys' here today
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

TWO Palace "favorites" tagged as President Gloria Arroyo's "boys" are here Wednesday in Bacolod City.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Golez and former Presidential Spokesman Michael Defensor are due to arrive in Bacolod, a day ahead of Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada, Jr. who is set to talk in one of the colleges in the City on Thursday about the controversial NBN ZTE Broadband deal.

Upon arrival at the Bacolod-Silay Airport, Golez will hold a press conference with the local media prior to his scheduled media interviews in different radio and television stations in Bacolod starting this afternoon until Thursday.

Golez, according to a source from Malacañang, will discuss issues that will clarify the stand of the National Government in the controversial NBN ZTE Broadband Deal.

Golez is a native of Pontevedra town in southern Negros.

On the other hand, Defensor, who is reportedly slated to replace Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita in June, will attend the 85th birthday celebration of Bacolod's real estate magnate Simplicio Palanca to be held at the Bacolod Pavillon Resort and Hotel.

Defensor, however, refuses to hold a formal press conference but is reportedly okay for an ambush interview, the source said.

Meanwhile, Presidential son-turned-Pampanga Representative Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo is coming to Bacolod on Friday.

The source said Mikey will attend the public hearing for the Ceneco-Kepco deal at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building on the same day.

[SUV111]

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Sammy Palanca turns 85
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

SIMPLICIO "Sammy" Palanca known as the "Father of the Reclamation Area" in Bacolod City is celebrating his 85th birthday Wednesday.

Palanca's birthday will also coincide with the opening of one of the newest hotels in Bacolod, the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel, also located within the Reclamation area.

Palanca, however, wants his birthday celebration to be simple and be focused on the blessing and inauguration of the new hotel, the latest for Bredco (Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation).

He also refused to be interviewed but only wished for a long life to live and more blessings to come.

Palanca's name has been a by-word in Bacolod as he is known to be "the man behind" the making of a 250-hectare Reclamation land presently hosting the City's port, Negros Coliseum, Bacolod Pavillon Resort, and the giant SM City Mall, among other commercial establishments.

But aside from these numerous and noble achievements yet Palanca is also among the controversial names in the City more than the local politicians due to the latest port takeover issue.

He, however, is unfazed by the noise about the alleged "irregularities" on the present management of Bredco of the City's port causing the City Council to approve Councilor Dindo Ramos's Port Takeover Bill by December last year.

Palanca, in an earlier interview, said that he will fight the port takeover bill in court no matter what will happen.

He stressed that he spent almost all his life in creating land and in building the port not for himself but for the Bacolod people, yet the current set of City officials want to disregard his efforts.

"I'll fight this case till the end," he said in a previous interview, adding, "Because I want to die with a clear name and reputation."

Palanca, on behalf of Bredco, filed a civil case against all those who approved the port takeover bill including Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson.

The case is now in court.

Despite this, Palanca still proposes to build a hospital at the Reclamation area to be equipped with modern and state-of-the art medical equipment and will be the center of modern treatment.

At present, Palanca is also building an 8-storey condominium beside the new Bacolod Reclamation Hotel.

[ngprofflorida]

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Feedback
with Primo Esleyer OPINIONS
Sammy Palanca is 85 today




I want to pay tribute to a long time friend, Atty. Simplicio A. Palanca who celebrates his 85th birthday today. People who have benefited from his work in building a port here are joining me in the salute.

I have seen a few men in Negros Occidental who have the vision, the foresight, the tenacity, the single-mindedness, and the focus to pursue his dreams and see to its fruition.

But above all these traits is his capacity to survive. He has outlived, not only his friends but most especially, his enemies. And don’t count him out. He is still strong.

Last week, while visiting a friend, I saw him near his Pavillion Hotel. He invited me to a tour of his five-storey building, climbing the flights of stairs.
I was happy I could keep up with him. But I had the feeling other people of our age would find difficulty following his pace.

[bacolodchamp]

thats owns by the provincial government no more shanty's and tambay on that street. soon to be ala lacson street. I heard from a source inside another hotel will soon rise on that area.....

wow! great news indeed. but i think the facade of the provincial jail has a historical value. don't you think restoration even just the facade is viable?

[ngprofflorida]

wow! great news indeed. but i think the facade of the provincial jail has a historical value. don't you think restoration even just the facade is viable?

not anymore this days, we need modern infrastructure, and Bacolod is really changing the landscape.

[SUV111]

Prov’l Jail to Have Modern Facilities

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will soon have a new building and facilities for the Provincial Jail at its new site in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City. Negros Occidental Acting Governor Isidro Zayco said Senator Loren Legarda has pledged to donate P5 Million pesos as counterpart fund for the project. Legarda confirmed the donation during her visit here last Monday. It was requested by Governor Joseph Marañon, she said.

Zayco stated they are now in the process of finalizing the memorandum of agreement for the transfer of the Provincial Jail management to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the transfer of its building on the provincial government property in Barangay Tabunan.

Under the agreement, the provincial government will construct the building for the jail. Under the present system, the provincial jail funding is shouldered by the provincial government including its personnel and jail guards.

The provincial government will save a lot once the plan is pushed through, Zayco said.* (TED)
http://negrosdaily.com/mar1208l2

[SUV111]

wow! great news indeed. but i think the facade of the provincial jail has a historical value. don't you think restoration even just the facade is viable?

it looks like ruins from world war II @champ and if they ought to sell it, probably the owner will have it removed and a new building will soon rise. the vacant lot in front of hall of justice is now acquired by the BIR and i dont know when will the construction starts. i just wish that if they will build a convention center at the back of Capitol, they will still pattern the design to our capitol building for uniformity.

[bacolodchamp]

mr. palanca is a visionary. bacolod would never be what it is today if not for the tenacity and hard work of this man. both parties should find ways to come up with a win-win solution in solving this impasse on the bredco port. we can not afford to lose this momentum of development and progress in the
reclamation area. the city government must look into the multiplier effect and not just the monthly rental of the port.

[bacolodchamp]

it looks like ruins from world war II @champ and if they ought to sell it, probably the owner will have it removed and a new building will soon rise. the vacant lot in front of hall of justice is now acquired by the BIR and i dont know when will the construction starts. i just wish that if they will build a convention center at the back of Capitol, they will still pattern the design to our capitol building for uniformity.

i like the concept of having all government offices within the vicinity of the provincial capitol. i haven't heard of any place in the country other than our province to have conceptualized this.

[bacolodchamp]

Lozada set to speak
at three venues
BY CARLA GOMEZ & NESTOR P. BURGOS JR.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/12/topstory6.htm

Senate witness Rodolfo Noel Lozada is scheduled to speak at three venues in Bacolod City Friday afternoon, Fr. Anecito Buenafe, director of the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Bacolod, said yesterday.

Senior Supt. Rosendo Franco, Negros Occidental police director, said he has not received any information of threats on the life of Lozada in the province amid fears raised that he could be in danger during his provincial sorties and security measures had to be taken.

They are creating their own ghosts, Franco said.


Senior Supt. Ronilo Quebrar, Bacolod police director, said organizers have not requested for police assistance during the Lozada visit. They have not coordinated with us for security, he said.

In Bacolod, Lozada will speak at the Sanctuario de La Salle at the University of St. La Salle from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and at the La Consolacion College Auditorium from 4 to 5 p.m.

At 5:15 p.m. on Friday he will join a concelebrated mass for truth at the San Sebastian Cathedral and will address the mass goers after the Holy Communion.

At 6:30 p.m. he will join a forum with the clergy and nuns at the Bishop’s House. Bishop Vicente Navarra and the priests of the Diocese of Bacolod have called for the resignation of President Gloria Arroyo saying she has lost the moral authority to govern.

Lozada will be arriving in Bacolod from Iloilo.

On Friday morning, Lozada will join a two-kilometer march for “truth, justice and accountability” in Iloilo City.

In a press conference, Iloilo groups belonging to the Alliance for Truth and Justice, yesterday said thousands of protesters including students, professionals, lawyers and businessmen are expected to join the protest march calling for accountability in the scrapped NBN-ZTE project.

Lozada will be met my multi-sectoral groups on his arrival at the Iloilo airport in Sta. Barbara town. The contingent will caravan from the airport to the University of San Agustin in this city where Lozada will meet with the Augustinian community.

Protesters assembled at the University of San Agustin and Lozada will then march to the De Paul College in Jaro District where a protest rally and forum will be held. Other protesters are expected to join along the protest route from schools and communities.

Iloilo City is known as an administration bailiwick where the President and administration candidates have won by a large margin in the last elections. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, chair of the League of Cities of the Philippines, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez and his son and namesake Iloilo Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. are staunch allies of the President.

“The protest actions which are joined by more and more Ilonggos show that the people here are rejecting the corruption plaguing the administration despite the pro-administration stand of most Ilonggo officials,” said Hope Hervilla, regional coordinator of the party-list group Bayan Muna.

Rev. Stanley Flores of the Jesus Is Lord Movement urged public officials to come out and join the calls for “truth, justice and accountability” amid allegations of bribery involving top officials of the government on the scrapped deal.*CPG/NPB

let's forget about lozada. we have better things to do. what he said is just a product of his imagination. if he has issues against anybody else, just go directly to the courts and let the court decide. its the proper forum and people in robes are the most competent to decide issues at hand.

[bacolodchamp]

hahahaha!!!! thanks!!! and people like you as well champ...though your not in Bacolod now but still, your trying your best to keep your self abreast with the issues and updates in our city. keep it up!


actually that's what every bacolodnon with a sense of gratitude should always do. though we're a hundred miles away but it will always be home to us.

[jasontt]

any news about the old Coke factory along lacson street?

[SUV111]

actually that's what every bacolodnon with a sense of gratitude should always do. though we're a hundred miles away but it will always be home to us.

thats really true @champ. and thats the reason why we are doing our best to help you be in touch with your Home. :)

any news about the old Coke factory along lacson street?

none as of the moment. :)

new thread!!!!!!! lets close this mods!! thank you :)

new thread will be available tonight....

[SUV111]

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Bacolod is one of the most progressive and elite cities in the country. The capital and gateway of the province of Negros Occidental, it is the home of a genteel yet hard working people, the Bacolodnons. It is said that the charm of the city is her people: affectionate, smiling, fun loving, zestful and flowing with optimism, in good times or in bad. They love to enjoy life and their warmth, sincerity and natural friendliness could make every visitor come again and again to Bacolod. Thus, the city is called the city of smiles.

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[SUV111]

^^ link to our new thread :)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=593993

[boynegro$]

Very Nice SUV, na kilig ako sa intro mo a. Ma smile na lang ako.:):)
Post nata mga guys...:banana::banana:

[bacolodchamp]

Great job, SUV. Awesome!

[neomind]

Another thread na naman...wooohooo.. galing. awesome pic of bacolod. nice work @suv111.:banana::banana::banana:

[boynegro$]

^^ any pics that you can share today Neomind? hehehe. There are large trucks and bulldozers in the new constructed building in Shopping area. I wonder how big and tall is it?? Anyway, I hope its another landmark for Bacolod City.:):banana:

[neomind]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/2330097725_36fb154a80.jpg?v=0
The University of St. Lasalle - Bacolod

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Cashier

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Registrar

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Integrated School

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Institute of Culinary Arts

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Institute of Culinary Arts

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Football field

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Handumanan Park

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Handumanan Park

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Swimming Pool

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Chapel

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Chapel

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Gazeebo Park

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Medicine Faculty Office Lobby

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Entrance from Gate 2

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Grandstand

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Cefe de Lasalle

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Cafeteria

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Tennis Court

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Coliseum

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Coliseum

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Balay Kalinungan


More Photos at Neofolio.blogspot.com (http://www.neofolio.blogspot.com/)

[neomind]

^^ any pics that you can share today Neomind? hehehe. There are large trucks and bulldozers in the new constructed building in Shopping area. I wonder how big and tall is it?? Anyway, I hope its another landmark for Bacolod City.:):banana:

Just uploaded Campus pic of Lasalle. I think the building in shopping area would be tall because I notice they are digging big holes probably for its foundation. I'm not sure. Hopefully it would be another landmark for Bacolod City and they should remove the squatters in that are. :banana:

[boynegro$]

Just uploaded Campus pic of Lasalle. I think the building in shopping area would be tall because I notice they are digging big holes probably for its foundation. I'm not sure. Hopefully it would be another landmark for Bacolod City and they should remove the squatters in that are. :banana:

Thanks for the pics Neo, of course they should take the squatters away and the jeepneys bound to north cause its an eye sore.:)

[bacolodchamp]

that area there is very strategic. its ideal for high rise soho type building.

[boynegro$]

^^I agree Bacolodchamp since Riverside and other structures in BS Aquino area could go high rise without any hasle, yes strategic since it is fronting North Bound Terminal and proximal to schools/Universities.:):)

[bacolodchamp]

can't to go home na.. he he

[bacolodchamp]

can't wait gali..he he:bash:

[SUV111]

^^ hahahah!!!! thank you guys. :) anyway, i will post some pics tonight. pasensya na wala ko ma download. anyway, the mall in shopping is a 2 storeys building daw. i hope they will have a basement parking and i also hope they will make it maskin 4 storeys na lang :) hehehehe

[SUV111]

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The University of St. Lasalle - Bacolod

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Cashier

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Institute of Culinary Arts

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Institute of Culinary Arts

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Football field

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Handumanan Park

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Swimming Pool

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Chapel

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Gazeebo Park

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Medicine Faculty Office Lobby

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Entrance from Gate 2

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Grandstand

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Cefe de Lasalle

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Cafeteria

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Tennis Court

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Coliseum

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Balay Kalinungan


More Photos at Neofolio.blogspot.com (http://www.neofolio.blogspot.com/)

wala ga show ang mga pics migs haw?

[Christendom]

Welcome To Bacolod & Negros Occidental
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[SUV111]

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this is the area rumored to be developed as another BPO building.

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[SUV111]

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the ongoing construction project in shopping center

[bacolodchamp]

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this is the area rumored to be developed as another BPO building.

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sorry migs but wala ga gwa pics. where exactly is it migs and what company is rumored to locate? is it big?

[Xeltran]

May problem ata sa pagpost sang pics subong?

Nice intro for the new thread btw, thanks nong SUV. :)

[bacolodchamp]

^^ hahahah!!!! thank you guys. :) anyway, i will post some pics tonight. pasensya na wala ko ma download. anyway, the mall in shopping is a 2 storeys building daw. i hope they will have a basement parking and i also hope they will make it maskin 4 storeys na lang :) hehehehe

maybe what they're digging is for the basement parking.

[jasontt]

probably but from the looks of it, daw para sa foundation lang. The holes are very small and they are equally spaced. so foundation guro....

[JEFFjr_25]

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Really cool @Smile. :okay::okay: I'm just puzzled, why our local tourism officials cannot come up with such idea/s like these at SSC-Bcd thread. Budget constraint? Or the lack of creativity? Or both?:ohno: ^^ This can be a great promotional banner for Bacolod.

[JEFFjr_25]

Wow! A new thread. Hurrah.:cheers: Thanks @smile. Remarkable intro back there. Great. :)

[bacolodchamp]

Wow! A new thread. Hurrah.:cheers: Thanks @smile. Remarkable intro back there. Great. :)


well maybe they're not as inspired as SUV, neomind and the rest of the gang...:ohno:

[SUV111]

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Really cool @Smile. :okay::okay: I'm just puzzled, why our local tourism officials cannot come up with such idea/s like these at SSC-Bcd thread. Budget constraint? Or the lack of creativity? Or both?:ohno: ^^ This can be a great promotional banner for Bacolod.

hahahaha!!!!you know what i did?...since I am so desperate in making a banner..i downloaded a collage maker...hahahaha!!! good thing it worked. :) but not as good as the other banners of course. :)

well @jeff, maybe the people who works there doesnt have the passion and the LOVE for Bacolod. coz if they do...surely!!! they can always come up with something new. They are just there, receiving their monthly salaries and thier bonuses. :) i just wish they can do good to promote bacolod all over the Philippines and the world. :) heheheheh

i miss this ----->:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[bacolodchamp]

hahahaha!!!!you know what i did?...since I am so desperate in making a banner..i downloaded a collage maker...hahahaha!!! good thing it worked. :) but not as good as the other banners of course. :)

well @jeff, maybe the people who works there doesnt have the passion and the LOVE for Bacolod. coz if they do...surely!!! they can always come up with something new. They are just there, receiving their monthly salaries and thier bonuses. :) i just wish they can do good to promote bacolod all over the Philippines and the world. :) heheheheh

i miss this ----->:banana::banana::banana::banana:

honestly, whenever i want an update about bacolod and the province i just log on here and not in their website. he he. mas updated pa di.

[SUV111]

^^ you bet!! we even know whats in store for Bacolod for next year. :) hahahahaha!!

anyway, i cant wait for the freemason convention this april...almost 3000 delegates will arrive in Bacolod.

[SUV111]

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[Taz08]

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos4998/4/64/4/93/13/0/13930464414_0_ALB.jpg
this is the area rumored to be developed as another BPO building.

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wla may gagwa nga pix mig..

[SUV111]

^^ huh? i wonder why...same as neominds post.. i dont know whats wrong. i will just repost it later

[ngprofflorida]

congratulations katahom nagid sang aton nga thread, Introduction palang the best!!!!!!!

[SUV111]

^^ ay abaw ah :) thank you NG, but what makes this thread beautiful are the forumers who spare their time and effort to make this thread alive :) congratulations!!! youre one of them :)

[ngprofflorida]

^^ ay abaw ah :) thank you NG, but what makes this thread beautiful are the forumers who spare their time and effort to make this thread alive :) congratulations!!! youre one of them :)

Amigo SUV daw brochure, I think we can do business about this to promote our province, March is another busy month for the city, April another big event, the opening of the Government center. What else... any new landmark in Bacolod?.:banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

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Really cool @Smile. :okay::okay: I'm just puzzled, why our local tourism officials cannot come up with such idea/s like these at SSC-Bcd thread. Budget constraint? Or the lack of creativity? Or both?:ohno: ^^ This can be a great promotional banner for Bacolod.

well maybe they're not as inspired as SUV, neomind and the rest of the gang...:ohno:

hahahaha!!!!you know what i did?...since I am so desperate in making a banner..i downloaded a collage maker...hahahaha!!! good thing it worked. :) but not as good as the other banners of course. :)

well @jeff, maybe the people who works there doesnt have the passion and the LOVE for Bacolod. coz if they do...surely!!! they can always come up with something new. They are just there, receiving their monthly salaries and thier bonuses. :) i just wish they can do good to promote bacolod all over the Philippines and the world. :) heheheheh

i miss this ----->:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Basi kulang ang sweldo or bonuses? Love in everything that you do is always the secret and perfect ingredient.It gives you a drive and inspiration to get your work done beautifully and in return it gives you total happiness and satisfaction.The unusual,real and diffirent kind of happiness that can be felt deeply.

Mig Suv,as always ,very nice presentation.It clearly shows your passion and love for Bacolod.You always find ways and means to produce an impressive thread opening and delivering up to date events and developments in Bacolod together with Boynegros and the rest of the gang.I love it,Migs!:banana:

[ninja kid]

I love it,Migs!

daw McDo ba ... i'm lovin' it!:lol:

new thread ... new discussions ... nice intro! :okay:


i hope they remove the squatters in that Shopping construction ...

daw eyesore gid ina kun matapos na ang building dira ... :ohno:

[SUV111]

^^ they will definitely remove it ninja. Its not a good idea to allow them to stay. sayang lang ang design sang building if they will just ruin it. And one ting, i hope they will not allow vans for hire to operate in front of it. those vans plying the route of cadiz and sagay should be relocated. They just cause traffic on that area.

BTW, thanks for the compliment...its one of the simplest intros i made. :) hehehehhe

[SUV111]

sorry migs but wala ga gwa pics. where exactly is it migs and what company is rumored to locate? is it big?

its beside sanparq migs. somebody said that they plan to build a 12 storey building after sanparq is completed. :) lets wait. hehehehe

[JEFFjr_25]

Basi kulang ang sweldo or bonuses? Love in everything that you do is always the secret and perfect ingredient.It gives you a drive and inspiration to get your work done beautifully and in return it gives you total happiness and satisfaction.The unusual,real and diffirent kind of happiness that can be felt deeply.

Mig Suv,as always ,very nice presentation.It clearly shows your passion and love for Bacolod.You always find ways and means to produce an impressive thread opening and delivering up to date events and developments in Bacolod together with Boynegros and the rest of the gang.I love it,Migs!:banana:

Kulang sweldo and bonuses?:ohno: hmmm.. maybe kulang sa "under the ...".:lol:

daw McDo ba ... i'm lovin' it!:lol:

new thread ... new discussions ... nice intro! :okay:


i hope they remove the squatters in that Shopping construction ...

daw eyesore gid ina kun matapos na ang building dira ... :ohno:
Welcome back @ninja. And ang pinaka eyesore or make that "headache" among commuters are the potholes among the main streets of Shopping.:ohno: Paging DPWH-Bacolod.:)

^^ they will definitely remove it ninja. Its not a good idea to allow them to stay. sayang lang ang design sang building if they will just ruin it. And one thing, i hope they will not allow vans for hire to operate in front of it. those vans plying the route of cadiz and sagay should be relocated. They just cause traffic on that area.

BTW, thanks for the compliment...its one of the simplest intros i made. :) hehehehhe
With that, paging Coun. Gamboa. Bacolod is not as big as New York for our officials not to notice these so called fly by night tranport services.:)

[SUV111]

haaaaaaaaaaay!!!! its really bad that traffic is the least of Mayor Bing's concern.

[JEFFjr_25]

^^Actually @Smile, i havent heard anything solid in regard to projects Mayor Bing is planning this 2008 for Bacolod. Puro lang sya press releases.:)

[jaywalker]

The Negros Museum Launches its 12th Summer Workshop

The Negros Museum Summer Arts Workshop scheduled on April 7-25 and May 5 to 23, recognizes art as an essential component of a person’s growth and development and promotes art education by providing children opportunities to engage in art activities and adults’ access to art resources and instruction where it is possible.

Since 1996, the Negros Museum conducts an annual summer arts workshop as part of its children’s program which aims to develop the creativity of young children in the different art forms.

To celebrate its 12th anniversary, the Negros Museum launches its “Learning through Art” program in line with its mission to promote and enhance cultural, artistic and socio cultural awareness in the province of Negros.

Art is important to learning. Any form or art education provides individuals plenty of opportunities to discover the rich and interesting world around them. It cultivates self-expression, imagination and creativity as well as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and contributes greatly to the definition of one’s culture.

The arts nourish creativity, curiosity and communication skills in those who make art and in those who experience art. Through art, children (and even adults) gain self-confidence, freedom and flexibility, and the ability to face new situations.
The 2008 Summer Arts Workshop offers the following courses: Play Art (Ages 4-9), Visual Basics (Ages 10-15), Basic and Advanced Water Color Painting; Basic and Advanced Oil/Acrylic Painting; Terra Cotta (Sculpting); Mixed Media and Junior Tour guiding.

Weekend Courses for beginners and hobbyists are also available such as Origami, Paper Mache, Puppetry, Mask Making, Beadwork and Scrapbook Making.

This summer, new theatre courses featuring PETA’s (Philippine Educational Theatre Association) Theatre in Education and Theatre for Development workshops have been included to respond to the growing necessity of using art for education and advocacy. These one week intensive courses are ideal for educators, cultural workers, NGO advocates and theatre practitioners.

For more information, course schedules and reservation, visit or contact Nina or Tess at the Negros Museum (034) 433 4764, (034) 708 5080, (034) 431 9451 or email negros_museum 96@yahoo

[jaywalker]

Prov’l Jail to Have Modern Facilities

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will soon have a new building and facilities for the Provincial Jail at its new site in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City. Negros Occidental Acting Governor Isidro Zayco said Senator Loren Legarda has pledged to donate P5 Million pesos as counterpart fund for the project. Legarda confirmed the donation during her visit here last Monday. It was requested by Governor Joseph Marañon, she said.

Zayco stated they are now in the process of finalizing the memorandum of agreement for the transfer of the Provincial Jail management to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the transfer of its building on the provincial government property in Barangay Tabunan.

Under the agreement, the provincial government will construct the building for the jail. Under the present system, the provincial jail funding is shouldered by the provincial government including its personnel and jail guards.

The provincial government will save a lot once the plan is pushed through, Zayco said.* (TED)

[SUV111]

^^ hahahaha!!!! daw wala gid man tood. i dont know what he wants to happen for Bacolod this 2008. daw nadula momentum niya after the airport closed down.


:)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Well, that shouldnt be the case. The old Bacolod airport is just a pot of gold waiting to be discovered. Its prime location is a perfect vehicle to entice would be investors to Bacolod. I want to hear from Mayor Bing someday, presenting to the people of Bacolod the masterplan for the old Bacolod airport. With an EPZone/techpark as the focal point of development. This means more jobs for Negros' untapped skilled work force. It will also mean that our people need not go abroad and leave their families to secure their future. :)

[jaywalker]

The Sugarland Hotel
Bacolod City

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[bacolodchamp]

^^ Well, that shouldnt be the case. The old Bacolod airport is just a pot of gold waiting to be discovered. Its prime location is a perfect vehicle to entice would be investors to Bacolod. I want to hear from Mayor Bing someday, presenting to the people of Bacolod the masterplan for the old Bacolod airport. With an EPZone/techpark as the focal point of development. This means more jobs for Negros' untapped skilled work force. It will also mean that our people need not go abroad and leave their families to secure their future. :)

The Mayor is busy with the Pacquiao fight this Sunday. He is more focused on that at the moment. he he. But seriously, who knows maybe we'll just be surprised one day. I don't think Mayor Bing is the kind who would just sit down and do nothing. He's an action man. Let's just wait, guys.

[bacolodchamp]

^^ you bet!! we even know whats in store for Bacolod for next year. :) hahahahaha!!

anyway, i cant wait for the freemason convention this april...almost 3000 delegates will arrive in Bacolod.

My boss is a mason. He's a Worshipful Master. Actually he did tell me to find him and all his kuyang a hotel where they would stay. I think they will be staying with the new pavilion hotel coz that's where they are holding all their activities. All of them are excited to go there. They will fill all the bars of bacolod they say. golf and "gulp" all day. By the way, is the new hotel ready?

[ngprofflorida]

My boss is a mason. He's a Worshipful Master. Actually he did tell me to find him and all his kuyang a hotel where they would stay. I think they will be staying with the new pavilion hotel coz that's where they are holding all their activities. All of them are excited to go there. They will fill all the bars of bacolod they say. golf and "gulp" all day. By the way, is the new hotel ready?

Yes my friend the Pavillion hotel is ready for occupancy, but our official hotel for the forumers here in Bacolod is Sylvia Manor hotel..... check it out......not from SM City.

[bacolodchamp]

Yes my friend the Pavillion hotel is ready for occupancy, but our official hotel for the forumers here in Bacolod is Sylvia Manor hotel..... check it out......not from SM City.

so i heard. but actually that was last december pa so i didn't know back then about sylvia manor, had i known it, i should have recommended it to him. anyway, there will always be a next time.:ohno:

[SUV111]

The Mayor is busy with the Pacquiao fight this Sunday. He is more focused on that at the moment. he he. But seriously, who knows maybe we'll just be surprised one day. I don't think Mayor Bing is the kind who would just sit down and do nothing. He's an action man. Let's just wait, guys.

hahahaha!!! thats what he wants, for the world to know that he can carry Pacman's belt :) hahahaha!!! but anyway, i know Mayor Bing is indeed an action man. But i hope he will not be disappointed when he can't get what he really wants.

My boss is a mason. He's a Worshipful Master. Actually he did tell me to find him and all his kuyang a hotel where they would stay. I think they will be staying with the new pavilion hotel coz that's where they are holding all their activities. All of them are excited to go there. They will fill all the bars of bacolod they say. golf and "gulp" all day. By the way, is the new hotel ready?

thats right, they will make Bacolod a city that never sleeps for 3 days :) hahahahaha!!!!your right @champ, Pavillion is the venue but not all of them can be accommodated thats why they have a list of Hotels in Bacolod in their website :)

[SUV111]

^^ Well, that shouldnt be the case. The old Bacolod airport is just a pot of gold waiting to be discovered. Its prime location is a perfect vehicle to entice would be investors to Bacolod. I want to hear from Mayor Bing someday, presenting to the people of Bacolod the masterplan for the old Bacolod airport. With an EPZone/techpark as the focal point of development. This means more jobs for Negros' untapped skilled work force. It will also mean that our people need not go abroad and leave their families to secure their future. :)

i totally agree on this. But how come its taking so long for them to decide on what to do with this property? even the president cant decide...:) hahahaha!!!! i wonder if its really true that the owners who donated the land to the government will take it back if they will not reopen the old airport. silly!!!!! awak bawi na ya!!!!!

[bacolodchamp]

i totally agree on this. But how come its taking so long for them to decide on what to do with this property? even the president cant decide...:) hahahaha!!!! i wonder if its really true that the owners who donated the land to the government will take it back if they will not reopen the old airport. silly!!!!! awak bawi na ya!!!!!

i've read it here that councilor batapa-sigue has already submitted her proposal to convert it into an ecozone, right? i've been to laguna technopark the other day and i didn't find the infrastructure leading to it impressive. i mean, the road is narrow and the area densely populated. but, the good thing is they were able to entice locators to invest. in contrast, the bacolod airport property is very accesible; its within the city, the road is wide, the seaport is maybe a mere 10 minute drive and the airport is not that far. its highly saleable. if we have a tourism envoy in john orola, don't you think the mayor should also appoint an investment envoy??? just my ten cents...

[SUV111]

i've read it here that councilor batapa-sigue has already submitted her proposal to convert it into an ecozone, right? i've been to laguna technopark the other day and i didn't find the infrastructure leading to it impressive. i mean, the road is narrow and the area densely populated. but, the good thing is they were able to entice locators to invest. in contrast, the bacolod airport property is very accesible; its within the city, the road is wide, the seaport is maybe a mere 10 minute drive and the airport is not that far. its highly saleable. if we have a tourism envoy in john orola, don't you think the mayor should also appoint an investment envoy??? just my ten cents...

thats a good idea @champ. But i guess our investment envoy is Batapa-Sigue. Shes done all the leg works for the investment of major call centers here in bacolod. Actually the location of the old airport is really ideal for an ecozone. I've been to Laguna and saw the place, youre right in saying that the road is narrow but still, they were able to attract investors. I think our Mayor should not focus on the income the city would generate but on the bulk of employment the city would gain if they will put up an ecozone. Many will benefit from it and not just the people but the City as well.

[bacolodchamp]

thats a good idea @champ. But i guess our investment envoy is Batapa-Sigue. Shes done all the leg works for the investment of major call centers here in bacolod. Actually the location of the old airport is really ideal for an ecozone. I've been to Laguna and saw the place, youre right in saying that the road is narrow but still, they were able to attract investors. I think our Mayor should not focus on the income the city would generate but on the bulk of employment the city would gain if they will put up an ecozone. Many will benefit from it and not just the people but the City as well.


yeah, you're right. one of the perks on ecozones is that they are zero-rated. but the multiplier effect is enormous. you think?:okay:

[SUV111]

Construction of BIR building
in Bacolod to start this year
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/March/13/businessnews1.htm

The construction of the building of the Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 12 in Bacolod City will start before the year ends, Regional Director Rodita Galanto said yesterday.

Galanto, in a press conference at the BIR regional office located at the PNB building, said the two-storey structure, which will cost at least P150 million,will be built on theCapitol-owned property in Gatuslao Street which they will lease fromthe Negros Occidental provincial government.

The first floor will be occupied by the Revenue District Office 77 in Bacolod, currently holding office at JR Building in Rizal-Lacson streets,while the second floor, by the regional office.

Galanto said the RDO 78 in Binalbagan will also have its own building soon in Kabankalan City, which donated a property to BIR.

In Victorias, the City Council is also assisting the BIR in obtaining a 2,000- square meter property where it can construct its office while in Negros Oriental, they are also looking for a property outside Dumaguete.

AWARDS

Also yesterday, the BIR Region 12 awarded plaques of appreciation to its supporters in 2007, which includes local government officials, businessmen and leaders of civic groups.

The awarding rites were held at the agency’s 2008 Tax Campaign Regional Launching in Robinsons Place Bacolod.

Given recognition by the Revenue District Office 76 in Victorias City were Mayors Severo Palanca of Victorias City, Salvador Escalante of Cadiz City and Eugenio Jose Lacson of San Carlos City;

RDO 77 in Bacolod City – Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia; Negros Occidental Gov. Joseph Marañon; James Chua, president of the Bacolod Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Salome de los Santos, president of Negros Occidental Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice Association; and Mansueta Rios, president of Philippine of Institute of Certified Public Accountants;

RDO 78 in Binalbagan – Aniceto Villaluz Jr., CPA, of La Bamba Hog Farms and New Kabankalan Printing Press; Mayors Soledad Montilla of Sipalay City and Pedro Zayco Jr. of Kabankalan City;

RDO 79 in Dumaguete City – Artemio Ochoco, president of PICPA-Negros Oriental; Edward Du, treasurer and director of Negros Oriental Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.; and Architect Renato Infante Sr., realtor.*NLG

[boynegro$]

The Mayor is busy with the Pacquiao fight this Sunday. He is more focused on that at the moment. he he. But seriously, who knows maybe we'll just be surprised one day. I don't think Mayor Bing is the kind who would just sit down and do nothing. He's an action man. Let's just wait, guys.

OMG, He will be there again in Las Vegas just to hold Manny's belt??:lol: Adopted son of Bacolod ba si Manny? Anyway, in fairness to Mayor Bing, he really transformed Bacolod into something else and we should be greatful to that, there are new infras coming in and hopefully there will be another BPO to operate here. It will be worth the wait.:):cheers:

[boynegro$]

^^ Well, that shouldnt be the case. The old Bacolod airport is just a pot of gold waiting to be discovered. Its prime location is a perfect vehicle to entice would be investors to Bacolod. I want to hear from Mayor Bing someday, presenting to the people of Bacolod the masterplan for the old Bacolod airport. With an EPZone/techpark as the focal point of development. This means more jobs for Negros' untapped skilled work force. It will also mean that our people need not go abroad and leave their families to secure their future. :)

I agree with you Tito Jeff:lol:, old Bacolod Airport is the best site for an Ecozone or an IT park, they should change the landscape, its just a waste of money to maintain an airport where NBSA is in full swing operation.:banana:

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GK to start construction work
in Banago on Easter Sunday
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The construction of the Gawad Kalinga Village in Purok Riverside, Brgy. Banago, Bacolod City will start on Easter Sunday, (March 23), GK provincial head Roberto Magalona said yesterday.

“This is the best way for the residents in the area to celebrate the coming of our Lord,” he said. The area is about five hectares involving close to 600 families, he added.

The site was donated by Sta. Clara Subdivision to the city during the Montelibano administration for compliance of an open space and the city allowed it to be used for a GK project, Magalona said.

The GK yesterday received a P1 million check from former Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr., taken from his congressional fund, specifically for the GK projects in Bacolod City, he said. Magsaysay had also given over P6 million to several municipalities and towns in Negros for the construction of GK villages, he said.

Acting Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson said the city has an appropriation of P800,000for right of way work in Purok Riverside. But since there is no longer a need for that, the city will revert the fund to the GK with the approval of Mayor Evelio Leonardia, he said. There is also a request from GK for P4.9 million for site development, he added.

They will use a big chunk of the P1 million from Magsaysay and the budget from the city for the site development because the area in Purok Riverside is low and becomes flooded, Magalona said.

“I want to assure the senator and the city that whatever they have given will be multiplied many times over because many Bacoleños and Negrenses really want to help the city move forward,” Magalona said. They have also received commitments from their partners worth more than P30 million for the building of houses and site development, he added.

Magalona thanked the officials headed by Leonardia and Sayson for their support, adding that they look forward to expanding the GK work in other areas of the city.

Convergys is allocating P1 million for a youth training center and program for GK and they have recommended Purok Riverside, which is close to their call center, since there is a huge population of young people there that they can train, Magalona said.
Other GK villages in Bacolod City are located in Magsungay, Abada-Escay and Kabugwason, including the ERH-GK in Sum-ag, which is considered a model GK village.*CGS

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The Sugarland Hotel
Bacolod City

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guys, any plans of sugarland for a vertical expansion since the airport has already been transferred? i heard they won the case against ATO.

[neomind]

wala ga show ang mga pics migs haw?

i dont know why ngaa wala ga show mga pics, last time I viewed ok man. probably its on my host. i try to reupload it mig. tanx.

[neomind]

Guys, repost ko lng, because my previous post wala ga show ang mga pikyurs.

The University of St. Lasalle Campus Bacolod

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The University of St. Lasalle - Bacolod

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Santuario de Lasalle

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Cashier

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Registrar

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Integrated School

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Football field

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Handumanan Park

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Handumanan Park

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Swimming Pool

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Chapel

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Chapel

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Gazeebo Park

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Cefe de Lasalle

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Cafeteria

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Coliseum

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Balay Kalinungan


More Photos at Neofolio.blogspot.com (http://www.neofolio.blogspot.com/)

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Pasalubong store opens in Silay
The sixth store of Merci Pasalubong Center opened at the New Bacolod-Silay Airport, recently, a press release from the management said.

The outlet is located at the second floor, at the pre-departure area. With its other five existing pasalubong centers in Bacolod City, the newly opened branch also offers original Bacolod delicacies such as piaya, barquillos, biscocho, assorted tarts and other products, the press release said.

It also grants 10 percent discounts on all products to balikbayans and travelers at the airport, as well as free tasting as part of its promotional offering. The Merci Quickbox in small and medium boxes are available at the counter, the press release said.

Inquiries on the Merci store at the Silay airport may be made by calling tel. no. at 476- 1546 or log on to www. merci .com.ph, the press release added.*

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[ngprofflorida]

NCAA regional meeting
in Bacolod set tomorrow

The National Commission on Culture and Arts will hold its first Inter-Committee Visayas meeting at the Grand Regal Hotel, Bacolod City tomorrow, according to NCCA executive director Cecile Alvarez.

Fred Gabot, head of the communications subcommittee on communication, said the majority of the Visayas members will attend the meet that will run until Saturday.

The meeting will define mechanisms for communication and information dissemination and initiate database within the regional cluster, and strengthen the link between the community and the NCAA through the national committees.

The first plenary session will involve the presentation of papers on the state of arts and culture in Visayas, the NCAA programs and projects in the region, and an open forum.

The second session will involve validation of papers presented, identification of needs and priorities in the region, and developing local cultural agenda.

The third session will involve a group presentation, an open forum, consolidation of the groups’ output, and defining the cultural agenda of the Visayas region.

Director Juan Dayang, who represents the Publishers Association of Philippines, said that most of the Visayas communications sub-committee members intend to attend the event.

Among the early birds are Pol Bulilan of Cebu, Ely Dejaresco of Negros Oriental, and several others from Leyte and other parts of the city. Pilar Banaag of Cagayan de Oro had also pledged to attend the First Inter-Committee regional meet.*RE

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PTC gives
P1 million

[ngprofflorida]

City Hall names viewing
areas for Pacquiao fight

The Bacolod City Government yesterday announced in a press release that there will be 13 viewing areas in the city for the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.

The fight will be shown live starting at 9 a.m. at the City Hall Grounds, Bays Center, Burgos Market, Libertad Market and Central Market and barangays Handumanan, Montevista, Alijis, Granada and Sum-ag, the press release said.

The fight will also be shown at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Riverside College and Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod.

Telecommunications giant Smart is sponsoring the live viewing at the USLS Coliseum, the press release said. But those who want to watch the fight there need to purchase P100 worth of cellular phone load or SIM card to get one ticket. *

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Royal Am Rei Hotel
13th St. Lacson, Bacolod City

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Hotel Lobby
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Second Floor

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View from the 3rd floor

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Planta Centro Hotel Bacolod
Araneta Street, Bacolod City

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sophisticated sang planta centro hotel migs...royal am-rei is also nice..very clean. there's a bar beside am-rei that we used to go to before. actually tambayan sg una dira. i forgot the name migs..is it still there?

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sophisticated sang planta centro hotel migs...royal am-rei is also nice..very clean. there's a bar beside am-rei that we used to go to before. actually tambayan sg una dira. i forgot the name migs..is it still there?

we used to tambay there before...it is owned by Kim Lo. Bloque? its now closed and the owner sell the place na :) yes...am rei is clean. nice ang rooms :) very nice pa sang interior. :) owned by the montelibanos :)