Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Province - Compiled Threads

[SUV111]

Bacolod Pavilion Hotel and New Horizon Tower

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[SUV111]

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new chowking soon to open at Northdrive

[SUV111]

Wifi Spots in Bacolod City


Robinsons Place Foodcourt
Sylvia Manor Hotel
MO2 Days Inn
Kuppa
L'fisher Hotel
University Courtyard
UNO-R
La Salle Campus
Mayfair Center
Pietro Kaffee
Palmas del Mar
Circle Inn
East Block
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East

[SUV111]

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[SUV111]

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U/C Hotel in the East

[chymera00]

pictures during my recent Bacolod-Kabankalan Trip

Bacolod City:

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Talisay City

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Nature's Village

Bago City

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Villadolid

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Binalbagan

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Kabankalan City

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Zaycoland
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[SUV111]

thanks chy for these photos :)

[JEFFjr_25]

Masons? Is this the same group most people slammed for their notoriety? But I'm pretty sure this event could spell good news to Bacolod's local economy. No wonder, hotels and other hospitality related businesses are mushrooming the city big time.:)

i don't think "notoriety" is an appropriate word to describe them, migo. it's one of the misconceptions about their organization. they have some rituals and practices that may have caused some high eyebrows from certain quarters of the society but just like any other organizations, they too have their own objectives and purpose on how to achieve a "world order" based on the principles they are taught to uphold. you'll be surprised to know that many of them are in high government positions and some are business leaders.

Yup yup, i am aware that a lot of these Masons are in active service in government and some private corporations/businesses worldwide. But whats important, they will open a lot of opportunities with the holding of this gathering in Bacolod.

Bacolod Pavilion Hotel and New Horizon Tower

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@Smile: Looking tall na gid bah. This will be 8 storeys, right?

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new chowking soon to open at Northdrive

Hopefully, its open 24hrs daily. I love their daing na bangus with special 'sawsawan'. yummy.:)

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Thanks for the pics @chymera00.

[SUV111]

^^ yup...its 8 storeys high. :) i love it if your going to look at it from afar. :) daw ka taas gid :) actually you can see the 7th floor when your passing at the back of capitol and when your at SM city :) i hope they will keep up the design even if they merged the 2 buildings. just wishing it wont look like their Hotel which for me...is really a bad outcome :)

[jaywalker]

Nice pics Mig Suv.Diin nayon ang location sang Chowking Mig? :)

Stunning photos Chy,Salamat!:cheers:

[SUV111]

Nice pics Mig Suv.Diin nayon ang location sang Chowking Mig? :)

Stunning Shots Chy,Salamat!:cheers:

thanks @jay...sa northdrive migs...lapit na siya sa may riverside kag mang inasal :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ Exactly @Smile. The original rendering of this project is actually good. Though a twin tower as planned, i think its still ok if made as a single structure. Its location is strategic since this could be the start of our own version of Roxas Blvd. Miskan daw kalayu pa man ah, pero possible gid.:)

[SUV111]

precisely...lets wait til the new hospital will be built. I hope uncle sam will psuh through with his plans. I know he will make that area as a new Hot spot in Bacolod

[jaywalker]

Wifi Spots in Bacolod City


Robinsons Place Foodcourt
Sylvia Manor Hotel
MO2 Days Inn
Kuppa
L'fisher Hotel
University Courtyard
UNO-R
La Salle Campus
Mayfair Center
Pietro Kaffee
Palmas del Mar
Circle Inn
East Block
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East

Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Bacolod Business Inn
thanks @jay...sa northdrive migs...lapit na siya sa may riverside kag mang inasal :)

Cool! Napalibutan na sang restos ang Riverside.:cheers:

[boy muscovado]

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GMA station ID summer 2008
Check the Bus route...hehehehe

Its undeniable that GMA is giving us signs that they are coming back to Bacolod after they closed down their school-based studio at UNO-R almost a decade ago. My sources at GMA7 Manila and GMA 6 Iloilo have been saying that GMA 10 Bacolod is among their long overdue plans but the new venue for the TV station or a broadcast center together with RGMA and Campus Radio is still not seen. i hope they would come in soon because they couldn't ignore the hottest TV Ratings war lately that had its epicenter here in the city of smiles.....:banana::banana::banana:

[SUV111]

passed by east a while ago and i saw some clearing operation going on a few distance from the Hotel construction. I wonder if this will be the Metro Gaisano East. :) we will soon find out

[habagatcentral1]

Any updates for the upcoming Panaad sa Negros? I might be coming there. :)

[kyle@1008]

^^ I thought you were going to manila, tomorrow??

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Yes I am but I'll be back on April 24. ;)

[kyle@1008]

^^ oh, kaya naman pala...oh well text me if you need a place to crash, unless you want to join ewik sa sylvia manor...

[NightDog]

Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Bacolod Business Inn


Cool! Napalibutan na sang restos ang Riverside.:cheers:

may restaurant man dira lapit riverside nga gabaligya isaw? j/k lang.:lol:

anyway, ang daming developments na talaga sa bacolod. pwedeng pwede na talagang ipagyabang dito sa mga katropa ko. holiday destination na guid.:)

[bacolodchamp]

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[SUV111]

Old Pab
restaurant & bar
SOON TO OPEN
@ Sorrento

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[bacolodchamp]

precisely...lets wait til the new hospital will be built. I hope uncle sam will psuh through with his plans. I know he will make that area as a new Hot spot in Bacolod

really nice shots...:)yeah the place is ideal...one thing i've observed though is that it would have been nicer if they had placed the cable wires underground.

[SUV111]

^^agree migs

[JEFFjr_25]

New Government center

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Nice pics @Smile. Bacolod's NGC is now getting the looks of a proud and mighty structure. Not only in the east part of Bacolod, but its entirety. :cheers:

[SUV111]

thanks migo jeff...never thought the fountain is huge...i will take a picture of it when its done...for now...i wanna show everyone the whole structure and the lamps :)

[JEFFjr_25]

^^ The landscaping of the New Govt Centre will play a big part in its artistic appeal once finished. And of course the PLUS should be its maintenance. Knowing government's performance in this aspect(maintenance), i hope they'll prove everybody wrong.:) At least for Bacolod City.

[postergirl]

Hey guys, I just got back from a vaca in Sipalay. Just wanna share the pics I took. :)

Pictures of Campomanes Bay

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[postergirl]

on the way to Punta Ballo beach
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Artistic Diving
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[postergirl]

the baywalk(Poblacion Beach)

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[postergirl]

mangrove river cruise to sugar beach
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sugar beach from afar
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Driftwood Village Resort
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from under the coconut trees
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Takatuka Lodge
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[BYAHILO]

OFF TOPIC:

I will be giving away airline tickets to BATANES for FREE

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[JEFFjr_25]

^^ @Postergirl. All i can say is, "WOW!". Grabe kanami sang Sipalay beaches bah. I'm sure in five years time or less, the place would be full of resorts and tourists. A must see and included in every beach fan's itineraries.:cheers:

[postergirl]

^^ @Postergirl. All i can say is, "WOW!". Grabe kanami sang Sipalay beaches bah. I'm sure in five years time or less, the place would be full of resorts and tourists. A must see and included in every beach fan's itineraries.:cheers:

My dad predicted that it would develop faster than Boracay. Sipalay is so full of surprises, you have so many places to go! Their many dive sites are their main attractions. :)

[ninja kid]

@Postergirl. All i can say is, "WOW!". Grabe kanami sang Sipalay beaches bah. I'm sure in five years time or less, the place would be full of resorts and tourists. A must see and included in every beach fan's itineraries.


My dad predicted that it would develop faster than Boracay. Sipalay is so full of surprises, you have so many places to go! Their many dive sites are their main attractions. :)

once the new Kabankalan City airport is finished ... i bet resort hotels shall be built in Sipalay City ... mas mahapos ang logistic since there's no body of water to cross ... :okay:

who know's, mapatindog sila ni @postergirl sing ila hotel didto ... SSC Bacolod Resortel ang ngalan ... :banana::banana::banana:

NGC is looking better ... business shall sprawl around the area once it's done ... :okay::okay::okay:

[postergirl]

once the new Kabankalan City airport is finished ... i bet resort hotels shall be built in Sipalay City ... mas mahapos ang logistic since there's no body of water to cross ... :okay:

who know's, mapatindog sila ni @postergirl sing ila hotel didto ... SSC Bacolod Resortel ang ngalan ... :banana::banana::banana:

NGC is looking better ... business shall sprawl around the area once it's done ... :okay::okay::okay:

hahaha I don't think we'll be putting up a business there..though it sounds interesting hahaha :lol:

mas hapos gd, compared to Boracay. My dad likes to talk to the locals and he found out that there are many foreigners who are inquiring about buying lands ;)

[bacolodchamp]

on the way to Punta Ballo beach
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Artistic Diving
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very nice photos postergirl...picture perfect gid!!! :)

[jmok]

Jobs fair conducted
for new graduates


A jobs fair for new graduates was held by the Bacolod City Public Employment and Services Office at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Friday, the mayor’s office said.

PESO head Moises dela Cruz said the jobs fair dubbed “Handog sa mga Kabataang Nagtatapos” is a program intended for students graduating this school year.

Participating companies were SM City, Convergy’s, Teleperformance, TeleTech, Dynamic Builders, Pepsi Cola, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Robinsons Land Corp., Travel Lounge, EEI Corp., Concorde Int’l., Adana Manpower, AM Builders’ Depot, and France Asia International.

The Department of Labor and Employment also set up a booth at the jobs fair.

The PESO office provided the applicants with information on how to prepare their employment papers and for the interview, tests and other procedures.

Three hundred new graduates participated in the jobs fair, and 30 percent of them were earmarked for further testing.*

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[wildmusic!]

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Artistic Diving
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Yey! Summer Na! :) Hello, Bacolod! It's good to be back...:cheers:

need to catch up muna with the latest updates here..hihi

[wildmusic!]

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gee, last time i checked this building is still under construction. beautiful! :)

migs SUV, wala gid ga laos mga shots mo. musta na migs? :wave:

[bacolodchamp]

gee, last time i checked this building is still under construction. beautiful! :)

migs SUV, wala gid ga laos mga shots mo. musta na migs? :wave:

all systems go for convergys...when is the exact date of its opening?

[GearX]

Malapit na ang All-Star...

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[bacolodchamp]

fyi...

there will be a national convention for employees of rtc's all over the country on april 16-18, 2008 in bacolod city. got this info from a friend who will be there today.:)

[SUV111]

gee, last time i checked this building is still under construction. beautiful! :)

migs SUV, wala gid ga laos mga shots mo. musta na migs? :wave:

uy migs...hahahaha thanks. they are set to open na soon. :) anyway, pasensya na sa delay sang CD mo ha...i will send it soon. ari na di sa akon ga ka lipat lang gid ko pirme :)

^^@champ...recently Rotary Club International held its convention here at Planta...then theres another one...nalipat lang ko kung ano to. tapos subong naman ang rtc all over the country...then ang masons...wow!!!!

[SUV111]

Malapit na ang All-Star...

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thanks gearX for the pic. :) yup!!!malapit na talaga. :)

[^TumandoK]

Bacolod, Negros win
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Information Technology Investment Program implemented by Bacolod City won first place in the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects Awards under the Local Government Unit category.

The Marine Engine Swap to Reforestation Project of Negros Occidental landed second place, and the Guisi Community-Based Heritage Tourism Project of Guimaras placed third.

The runners-up are the Nutri-Food Plant to Combat Malnutrition for Rural Transformation program of the Province of Iloilo, Pagkaon Scholarship Program of Negros Occidental, and Skills Training on Pandan Weaving Entrepreneurship Seminar of Kabankalan City.

The Regional Development Council VI will hold the awarding ceremonies for the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects in Western Visayas on Friday at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in Iloilo City.

In her letter to Mayor Evelio Leonardia, RDC VI chairman Gov. Salvacion Perez said the RDC has invited President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to be the guest of honor at the awarding ceremonies.

Leonardia and Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue will receive the award for Bacolod City.

The first place winner for the regional line agencies is the Comprehensive Marketing Program for the Floriculture Industry of Capiz by the Department of Trade and Industry VI, followed by the Rehabilitation of Agrarian River Irrigation System and Enhancement of Agricultural Support Service by the National Irrigation Administration VI for second place and the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program of the Department of Science and Technology VI for third place.

Runners-up include the Income Generating Projects and Production Center for Brgy. Aparicio, Ibajay, Aklan by the DTI; the Inter-Local health Zone Pharmacy of the Department of Health; and the Baryang Naitabi, Lahat ay Aani of the Department of Interior and Local Government VI.*CGS

www.visayandailystar.com

[bacolodchamp]

Zayco introduces HEARTS PLUSBY CARLA GOMEZ

HEARTS PLUS is the new acronym for the programs the Negros Occidental provincial government is carrying out under the administration of Gov. Isidro Zayco.

Zayco introduced the HEARTS PLUS Enhanced Development Perspective at an executive briefing attended by Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas Raul Banias, the regional directors of Western Visayas and the mayors of Negros Occidental at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City yesterday.

HEARTS PLUS, while ensuring the continuous implementation of the Seven Point Agenda of the late Gov. Joseph Marañon, has at the same time expanded its services and coverage to respond to the requirements of the time, he said.

HEARTS PLUS stands for H – Health, E – Environment, A – Agriculture, R – Roads and other Infrastructure, T – Tourism and Trade, S – Social Services, P – Personnel and Development, L – Livelihood Opportunities, U –Urban/Rural Development, S – Systems and Governance.

Under the HEARTS PLUS programs Zayco outlines the provincial government’s policy directions for 2008 to 2010 that include continued work on infrastructure facilities for hospitals and schools, the P150 million Kabankalan Domestic Airport, seaports and economic zones;

The establishment of a Negros Occidental commercial and industrial center on its 5-hectare property behind the Provincial Capitol Building, strengthening of tourism and local government initiatives, making Negros an organic food bowl of Asia;
Creating a Negros Island Development Corp., promoting diversification programs, pursuing Maranon’s vision for bridges to link Negros to Panay and Cebu, seeking more potential development investors in the newly established Negros Cooperative Bank, aggressively supporting the move of sugar planters to utilize excess sugar for the production of bio-ethanol in line with the implementation of the Biofuels Act;

Vigorously pushing for the implementation of the irrigation highway proposal, advocating strengthened land uses and zoning requirements for responsive urbanization and countryside development, and supporting innovative strategies for e-governance and related development initiatives.

At the briefing, Department of Interior and Local Government Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta also turned over P50,000 to Zayco as DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno’s contribution to the upcoming Panaad Festival of Negros Occidental.*CPG

[jaywalker]

Hey guys, I just got back from a vaca in Sipalay. Just wanna share the pics I took. :)

Pictures of Campomanes Bay

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on the way to Punta Ballo beach
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Artistic Diving
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the baywalk(Poblacion Beach)

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mangrove river cruise to sugar beach
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sugar beach from afar
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Driftwood Village Resort
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from under the coconut trees
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Takatuka Lodge
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Lovely photos @Postergirl! Summer na summer and dating.Indeed,katahum gid sang mga beaches sa Sipalay.

[jaywalker]

Yey! Summer Na! :) Hello, Bacolod! It's good to be back...:cheers:

need to catch up muna with the latest updates here..hihi

Hey Migs Welcome back!:)

Old Pab
restaurant & bar
SOON TO OPEN
@ Sorrento

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really nice shots...:)yeah the place is ideal...one thing i've observed though is that it would have been nicer if they had placed the cable wires underground.

or should we say at least hipid tani .:cheers:

[bacolodchamp]

Bacolod, Negros win
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

The Bacolod Information Technology Investment Program implemented by Bacolod City won first place in the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects Awards under the Local Government Unit category.

The Marine Engine Swap to Reforestation Project of Negros Occidental landed second place, and the Guisi Community-Based Heritage Tourism Project of Guimaras placed third.

The runners-up are the Nutri-Food Plant to Combat Malnutrition for Rural Transformation program of the Province of Iloilo, Pagkaon Scholarship Program of Negros Occidental, and Skills Training on Pandan Weaving Entrepreneurship Seminar of Kabankalan City.

The Regional Development Council VI will hold the awarding ceremonies for the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects in Western Visayas on Friday at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in Iloilo City.

In her letter to Mayor Evelio Leonardia, RDC VI chairman Gov. Salvacion Perez said the RDC has invited President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to be the guest of honor at the awarding ceremonies.

Leonardia and Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue will receive the award for Bacolod City.

.*CGS

www.visayandailystar.com

wow...very well deserved award for batapa-sigue.:cheers1: and for bacolod in general...

[postergirl]

very nice photos postergirl...picture perfect gid!!! :)

thank you :)

Yey! Summer Na! :) Hello, Bacolod! It's good to be back...:cheers:

need to catch up muna with the latest updates here..hihi

welcome back, wildmusic! :banana:

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod Marks 2008 Earth Day April 22

Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia issued an executive order declaring and supporting the observance of international earth day in the City of Bacolod on April 22, 2008 and enjoined the active participation of all city government employees, schools, non-government organizations and other concerned sectors in activities and programs held in observance thereof.

Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2008 is based on City Ordinance No. 404 Series of 2006 or An Ordinance Declaring Every April 22 of Every Year As “Earth Day” in Bacolod City authored by Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue.

The theme as encouraged under DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2008 - 47 dated March 25, 2008 for the Philippine Earth Day celebration is “Tubig Ay Buhay - Ating Pagyamanin at Linisin’ was adopted by the city.

Councilors Greg Gasataya as chair of the Committee on Environment and Ecology and Batapa-Sigue as Chair of the Committee on Energy were requested to spearhead activities in connection with the observance of Earth Day 2008 for Bacolod. Earth day began on April 22, 1970, with former US Senator Gaylord Nelson gathering twenty million people to take to the streets to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment.

On April 22, 1990, 200 million people from 141 countries were mobilized to lift the status of environmental issues, gave boost to recycling efforts worldwide, and help pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which was reaffirmed by 2002 Johannesburg Summit.

April 22, 2000 saw the coming together of 5,000 environmental groups who reached out hundreds of millions of people in 184 countries to create a big campaign on global warming and push for clean energy;

Batapa-Sigue and representatives of about sixty organizations and offices in Bacolod and Negros Occidental had a series of meetings to outline the various activities for the month in order to intensify the level of concern by Negrenses for the ecological issues,

As stated in City Ordinance No. 404, Bacolod believes that local government, the civil society, and the private sector especially business that every citizen is responsible to take care and demand for the protection and preservation of the earth that we all live in as part of our inter-generational responsibility and our role as steward of our environment therefore, recognizing the need to forge a strong cooperation and partnership among various sectors.

As a highly-urbanized city, Bacolod should be aware and concerned on the effects of solid waste generation, and air and water pollution to our urban ecosystem which contribute to global warming and especially because Bacolod generates a substantial quantity of solid waste of our island, the ordinance stressed.

For details on the major Earth Day 2008 events, one may call 434-9011 local 220.*

[ngprofflorida]

My dad predicted that it would develop faster than Boracay. Sipalay is so full of surprises, you have so many places to go! Their many dive sites are their main attractions. :)


Yes it is the Boracay of negros, actually amiga postergirl theres a Korean firm inquired last year to put up 5 star resort....the city government needs to control the massive development to protect the natural beauty. tani wala lang sang over development.

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Organic farming
groups get equipment

Organic farmers’ groups from 10 towns and cities in Negros Occidental were provided with shredders and sprayers by the provincial government yesterday as part of its bid to make Negros Island the “Organic Bowl of Asia.”

Recipients were ‘Organik Na Negros’ Villages in the towns of Cauayan, E. B. Magalona and Hinoba-an, and the cities of Bago, Escalante, Himamaylan, Kabankalan, Sagay, San Carlos, and Sipalay.
At the rites yesterday at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Center in Bacolod City, the agricultural machinery and equipment were turned over by Board Member Adolfo Mangao and Provincial Agriculturist Igmedio Tabianan to the recipients whose local government units also signed a memorandum of agreement with the provincial government on the provision of counterpart support to the ‘Organik Na Negros’ Villages.

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist is the lead organization in implementing the Organic Agriculture Program headed by coordinator Armigenia Benedicto.

Under the agreement, the LGUs, as coordinating agencies, will establish a “Bagsakan Center” for organic products in their localities. Meanwhile, farmers’ associations will provide counterpart labor in establishing pilot demo farms, and in the preparation and production of organic fertilizers, foliar sprays and biological agents.

Benedicto said the shredders will be used in producing organic fertilizers while the sprayers, for making organic concoctions.

She said that coffee, which could best absorb carbon dioxide or monoxide gases that contribute to global warming, will also be propagated in “Organik Na Negros” Villages.

Mangao, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Agriculture, said he is also working for the provision of cold storages for these organic farms.*

[ngprofflorida]

Bacolod City, Philippines Tuesday, April 15, 2008



Slam dunk to spice up
PBA All-Star at WNU
BY NIDA BUENAFE

The showdown between Sta. Lucia Realtor Kelly Williams and last year’s slam dunk king Air21 forward Niño Canaleta will be among the much anticipated events in the PBA All-Star Weekend on April 24-27 at the West Negros University in Bacolod City.

Williams, who was eliminated from last year’s contest after failing to convert twice on his between-the-legs jam, is back this time to challenge Canaleta who is out to make a record of winning the slam dunk contest for four consecutive times.

Also posing a challenge to Canaleta’s slam dunk reign are former champion Cyrus Baguio of Red Bull, Welcoat rookie Joe Devance, Alaska star Sonny Thoss, and Air21 teammate Arwind Santos.

Aside from the faceoff among PBA’s top airspace dwellers, Bacoleños are expected to fill the WNU gym to witness the mid-season basketball spectacle that will feature their favorite players.

Other side events to be played in the All-Star game are the three-point shootout, the obstacle challenge and the Rookies vs. Sophomores Blitz Game.

Dondon Hontiveros holds the title in the three-point shootout while Willie Miller topped the obstacle challenge last year.

Main event will be North vs. South game with Sta. Lucia champion coach Negrense Boyet Fernandez calling the shots for the South team while Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio will mentor the North squad.

Top vote-getters for the North team include Kerby Raymundo, Marc Pingris, Lordy Tugade, Danny Ildefonso, Arwind Santos, Mark Caguioa, Jay-jay Helterbrand, Willie Miller, L.A. Tenorio and Ren-Ren Ritualo.

Fans’ favorites for the South team are Danny Seigle, Kelly Williams, Asi Taulava, Eric Menk, Sunday Salvacion, James Yap, Jimmy Alapag, Dondon Hontiveros, Cyrus Baguio and Ronald Tubid.

Proceeds of the 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend will be for the benefit of the PB Educational Trust fund.*NAB

[ngprofflorida]

Infante’s planes shine in PNAT
BY NIDA BUENAFE


Bacoleño Baby Infante’s Warbird (P-51 Mustang) and Civilian (Citabria) looked so real that judges in the scale event of the 22nd Philippine Aeromodelers Tournament awarded him the top honors in this category as the competition ended Sunday at the PAL tarmac of the former Bacolod City domestic airport.

The participants were so impressed by the support systems in the airport facility that they are pushing for next year’s event to be held once again in the city, tournament coordinator Chepit Dulay said.

He added that the PNATS event virtually reopened the PAL tarmac of the airport as planes of various types, models, and sizes took off and landed in the facility during the three-day competition.

But instead of being flown from inside the plane, the pilots were all stationed on the ground and flew the planes via radio control, Dulay said.

Participants competed in the fun fly, scale event, and pattern flying for seniors, sportsman, P3A, and F3A categories.

Eleven-year-old Pio Neri of Cebu bagged two titles as he topped the fun fly and the sportsman events, giving spectators a glimpse of an exceptional talent in plane maneuvering through radio control.

Pio outdid his rivals in the fun fly, which included his father Jayjay, a three-time national champion, with his 4:47 gliding time in a Climb and Glide execution.

Jayjay took the second place with his Most Loops -- completing 16 loops in one minute – while Yepe Infante settled for third place with his Time Trax, and Ico Manalo of Dumaguete finished fourth with Touch and Go.

Finishing behind Pio Neri in the sportsman pattern were Dumaguete flyers Ron-Ron Merecido and Nikolai Tijing.

Bacoleños Steve Maramba took the title in P3A pattern with Cebu’s Mike Chua placing second and fellow Bacolod City resident Joel Sarmiento in third place.

Jayjay Neri ruled the F3A pattern, considered to be as the most difficult category, with Yepe Infante in second place and Poypoy Ylano of Cebu, third place.*NAB





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[JEFFjr_25]

PBA All-Star games to highlight Panaad Festival in Bacolod

The Smart -PBA All-Star weekend games will be part of the annual Panaad Festival in Bacolod City.

Negros Occidental residents are all looking forward to the double celebration, a first in the history of the 238-year old city, according to Mayor Evelio Leonardia in a statement issued by the PBA on Tuesday.

The SMART PBA All-Star weekend is scheduled from April 24-27 at the West Negros College while the Panaad Festival celebrates its 15th year from April 26 to May 3.

"It is with great pride and honor for the City of Bacolod to be this year's host of the PBA All-Star weekend," Leonardia said.

Leonardia added that hosting the All-Star drives up enthusiasm among the local folks in the Panaad celebration, which includes charity programs, tree planting, and promoting environmental causes.

Purefoods superstar James Yap will lead the South All-Star squad, which also has for starters Kelly Williams, Danny Seigle, Asi Taulava, and Jimmy Alapag.

The other South All-stars players are Cyrus Baguio, Dondon Hontiveros, Reynel Hugnatan, Peter Simon, Sonny Thoss, and Junthy Valenzuela.

The North team has in its roster starters Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, Marc Pingris, Kerby Raymundo, and Lordy Tugade – with the reserves made up of Nic Belasco, Mac Cardona, Ranidel de Ocampo, Willie Miller, Ryan Reyes, Arwind Santos, and Rico Villanueva. - GMANews.TV

[ngprofflorida]

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bacolod, Negros Occidental among the best LGUs
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino

THE efforts of Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue bore fruits when the Regional Development Council (RDC) awarded Bacolod City included it in the 2008 Best Public Sector Practice in Western Visayas (LGU category) for its "Bacolod Information Technology (IT) investment program."

Batapa-Sigue, in her capacity as the City Council chair of the committee on communications and energy, created the Bacolod City IT focus team in 2006 by virtue of Executive Order 8-2005 signed by Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia on May 27, 2005.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

The focus team transformed Bacolod into one of the newest ICT hubs, contributing to the development of the province, the region, and the country in general.

Among the unique distinctions that catapulted Bacolod's IT investment program is the "LGU as a catalyst and enabler" concept and the "multi-stakeholder approach."

To date, Bacolod has six sites with presidential proclamations and five Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza)-accredited sites awaiting presidential proclamations.

"It is the Bacolod City government which enabled these sites to be established, providing them supportive, transparent, pro-competitive policies and framework to strongly encourage market-led initiatives," Batapa-Sigue explained.

"The academe, real estate sector, telecommunication companies and the national government agencies were all involved in studying the factors that make a location competitive vis-à-vis the standards of locators or international ICT enterprises," she added.

Meanwhile, the province of Negros Occidental was awarded second-best under the 'Best Public Sector Projects' with its "Marine Engine Swap to Reforestation Project."

The 'pagkaon scholarship program,' also of the province, and the skills training on pandan-weaving entrepreneurship seminar of Kabankalan City were runners up in the same category.

Under the state universities and colleges, the 'Food Always in the Home (Faith)' garden plus project of the Negros State College of Agriculture won first place while its NSCA Agricultural Education outreach project-farmers' village and training center was awarded a runner up.

[ngprofflorida]

passed by east a while ago and i saw some clearing operation going on a few distance from the Hotel construction. I wonder if this will be the Metro Gaisano East. :) we will soon find out


wow another construction naman, mig daw wala untat, nice shot of new goverment center, very classy gid ya..... sa lights palang social na.... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

Panaad activities bared

More activities are lined up for this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival on the theme “Pasidungog” set April 26 to May 3, that will showcase the Negrense arts and culture as well as their talents and skills, a Capitol press release said.

A motorcade from the Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park at 3 p.m., will officially start the weeklong festivities, followed by the Opening Ceremony at the Panaad Stadium.

The Festival Dance Competition will be held next with groups representing the different local government units participating. It will be capped by fireworks display, Little Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant, and a band concert. There will also be a three-day mobile passporting at the Panaad that will start April 25, the press release also said.

On April 27, the annual Panaad National Dog Agility Competition will be held at the Panaad Stadium at 3 p.m., followed by the 3rd Negros Island Organic Farming Festival at 4 p.m.

The Negrense/Ilonggo Folk Dance Competition will be held at the Panaad Stadium at 7 p.m. and the Lin-ay sang Negros Festival Costume Parade and Talent Night will be held simultaneously at Robinson’s Place Bacolod.

The Sports Competitions are set April 28 at 8 a.m. and the Drum and Bugle Competition (Secondary level) at the Panaad Football Field.

Other activities are the RMN Hip Hop Challenge, Pop Dance Showdown, ABS-CBN Campus Hearthrobs 2K8 Dance show, Panaad Exhibit, Drum and Bugle Competition (Elementary level), NCCA International Dance Presentation, Banda Katunog with ABS-CBN M.O.R. at the Park Stage, UPLBAA Seminar, Panaad Breakdance “BBOY” Fest, Latin Dance Competition, Negros Pop Idol Singing Contest, Composo/Pop Song Writing Competition, Unilever Pop Fiesta featuring Spongecola and Southwing Bands with singers Nikki Gil, Yeng Constantino and Chad Peralta, and Livelihood Skills Olympics spearheaded by TESDA at the Covered Court that will start at 7 a.m. on May 2, the press release said.

The Provincial Government Employees’ Chorale Concert of Hiligaynon Songs will be held at the Park Stage and the much-awaited Lin-ay sang Negros 2008 Pageant to be hosted by Paolo Bediones will be held 8 p.m. at the Stadium May 2.

The closing ceremony and awarding of winners on the last day will be followed by a GMA Network-sponsored concert at the Stadium at 6 p.m., fireworks, and another band concert, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Firm targets idle lands, charcoal-making

BIOFUELS Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (MBCCI), clarified that the development of its jatropha curcas (kasla) demo-farm in Murcia is not intended to encroach on arable rice and sugar lands in Negros Island.

"It is to plant or reforest more than 400 thousand hectares of abandoned, infertile, eroded and sloping lands which no plant can decently grow," MBCCI president Roberto Montelibano said.

Biofuels and the MBCCI said they are developing the demo farm as a commitment to the Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC) and the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) for their respective reforestation programs.

Montelibano added that contrary to reports, PNOC needs a forest to maximize its magma emission to generate electricity while Baciwa needs to protect the upper Calibang-Imban watershed to ensure water supply.

"What business or basic service like hospital would survive without water or electricity? If we can help PNOC, there are many advocates for geothermal, right? So we put dirt in our hands, shell out our personal pocket monies and help, instead of shouting in the streets," Montelibano stressed.

Inherent in these reforestation programs are the byproducts of kasla, which he explained, is the household fuel component of it.

"Kasla is a very effective substitute of charcoal. Its development can end the perpetual encroachment of our forest trees for charcoal making," he added.

Montelibano said "kasla reforestation can earn for our province the so-called 'carbon credits' which can offset the use of coal and methane in the generation of electric power.

MBCCI-Biofuels already extended its 10-hectare nursery farm in Murcia to a 25-hectare kasla farm where banana intercropping is planted and flock of goats raised to sustain four families caring for the farm.

"Imagine what employment kasla can do if we can convert 400 thousand of our non-arable lands. This does not include the roadsides, riverbanks, steep mountain slopes where no rice and sugar could grow," Montelibano explained.

"The experience of other countries is the outright conversion of their food farms, mainly rice, corn and sorghum farms to biofuels or ethanol because they have already established ethanol plants. Here, we have not started any except our 25-hectare demo farms," he added. (Gil Alfredo Severino)

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bacolod softbelles dominate RP's little league series
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

AGAIN, the local batters proved to be the country's best after they topped three divisions in the just-concluded 2008 Little League (LL) Philippine Series at the Alabang and Country Club diamonds.

The 2003 World Series Junior League champion showed its dominance after retaining the crown over International Little League Association of Manila (Illam), 5-3, in the finals and joined the contingent in the Asia Pacific championships tourney in Guangzhou, China this July. The little leaguers controlled their division since 1997 and duplicated this in 1998. It took home bronze medals trice, including last year.

Meanwhile, Bacoleño softbelles defeated their Muntinlupa counterparts, 7-2, in the Senior League softball and overpowered Cavite, 7-2, to book the Major League softball crown.

But the local batters could not get it all after losing in the Big League category, which they earned last year, against Team-Manila Golden Girls, 1-9.

Bacoleño mentor Tony Oquindo, meanwhile, appealed for support particularly on their upcoming title bid in Kirkland, Washington in August.

Illam, meanwhile, successfully defended their Big League (14-16) title over Muntinlupa, 1-0, Junior League (13-14) also of Muntinlupa, 16-5, and Senior League (14-16) crowns against Tanauan, 14-2, and would join the Senior League in the Asia-Pacific elimination in Saipan.

Tanauan City bagged the Major League baseball crown after defeating host-Muntinlupa, 8-2, and earning the right to carry the country's colors in the regional elimination for the World Series at the Hong Kong Disneyland, also in July.

[jaywalker]

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
City open to having its own hospital

BACOLOD Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he is open to the possibility of the city having its own hospital either via constructing a new facility or taking over the existing regional hospital.

Leonardia's statement came after he seriously took a suggestion made during the executive briefing session by Health Regional Director Lydia Depra Ramos that it would be easier for Bacolod to take over the management of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) than to construct its own because it would be very hard for the city to get a certificate of need for a new hospital.

Leonardia revealed he has already made preliminary efforts at forming a team who will conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of getting a new hospital for the city.

He said he already designated Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson to coordinate with the graduate school of the University of St. La Salle in conducting a feasibility study on the proposed city-run hospital.

The mayor said that so far, he only entertained two options: one is for the city to construct its own hospital or to co-manage the operations of the CLMMRH, which is presently being run by the Department of Health (DOH).

Leonardia, however, said he could not yet give any definite stand on which of the two options he would take so as not to preempt the feasibility study to be led by Sayson.

He said he wants to know the most logical and practical means of pursuing the proposed project that is beneficial to the city constituents and financially viable at the same time.

"The taking over of CLMMRH should be studied very well because there might be a possibility that the city could not sustain the financial needs of running a huge hospital like the regional hospital," he said. (Karl G. Ombion)

[ngprofflorida]

Neg.Occ. presents
profile to investors

The profile of Negros Occidental was presented to investors from China at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City yesterday morning, Vice Gov. Emilio Yulo III said.

The investors from Golden Harvest Corp. in Shanghai are interested in investing in eco-tourism and agriculture, Yulo said.

They are also looking into other business opportunities in the province, he said.

We have formerly invited for them to invest particularly in the outlying areas, Yulo said.

We hope that we can develop a partnership with them, he added

[postergirl]

Lovely photos @Postergirl! Summer na summer and dating.Indeed,katahum gid sang mga beaches sa Sipalay.

Yes, I can't wait for new developments! :D

Yes it is the Boracay of negros, actually amiga postergirl theres a Korean firm inquired last year to put up 5 star resort....the city government needs to control the massive development to protect the natural beauty. tani wala lang sang over development.

That would be great! But I'm sure there won't be over development. In Campomanes Bay, there used to be a resort there but they had it demolished because they wanted to convert the area into an eco-port(which it is now). They have beautiful coral gardens and shipwrecks from World War II that are great for diving and snorkeling..:)

[bacolodchamp]

Yes, I can't wait for new developments! :D



That would be great! But I'm sure there won't be over development. In Campomanes Bay, there used to be a resort there but they had it demolished because they wanted to convert the area into an eco-port(which it is now). They have beautiful coral gardens and shipwrecks from World War II that are great for diving and snorkeling..:)

so they pushed through with the project. it was an issue then. i think environmentalists were against the conversion of campomanes bay into a commercial port. i just hope it won't spoil the natural beauty of the area.:)

[JuIcYdUdE22]

so they pushed through with the project. it was an issue then. i think environmentalists were against the conversion of campomanes bay into a commercial port. i just hope it won't spoil the natural beauty of the area.:)

We called it before Campomanes Raid, for the greenpeace, earthguards(USLS), GreenAlert, and Other Groups, we go there to promote awareness(the hardest part of any programs), they want it to be a commercial port, which is a very NO NO, one biodiversity, it is not sustainable, the port that would be very ok, is a tourist port, because, PPA in the first place didnt approve the port that montilla proposed because of being a biodiversity hotspot of the area.
I do remember that my group is stationed just across the former resort, some fishermen literally destroy corals, because what the local government of sipalay then want is to pass the inspection of DENR, that the area can have the port because theres no biodiversity that is needed to be protected with.
NOW, that Sipalay enjoys the promotion and awareness the USLS and Silliman for them, tourism is there only best hope for the town which is tagged, just like a BRGY.
Sipalay, before it was known as a tourism destination, already had an income of 200+ Million, it was still a town then, however no immidiate development because of corruption.

[habagatcentral1]

The Population 2007 Census is Out, as of August 2007:

BACOLOD CITY - 499,497
Talisay City - 96,444
Silay City - 120,365
Bago City - 159,933

Negros Occidental Province*: 2,370,269

*Does not include Bacolod City
Source: Census 2007 Region VI (http://www.census.gov.ph/data/sectordata/2007/region%206.pdf)

[annie_may]

wow there are more people in silay than in talisay?! :ohno:

[Xeltran]

Silay City is bigger in terms of land area (?, not sure), maybe that's why.

[bacolodchamp]

Silay City is bigger in terms of land area (?, not sure), maybe that's why.


that's correct. although it's minimal. here's the stats:

Talisay City - 20,118 has.
Silay City - 21,480 has.

source:

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/talisaycity-negoc/index.php?id1=7&id2=2&id3=0&show3rdlevel=1
http://www.silaycity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=55

[habagatcentral1]

^^ I think Silay City developed into an urban center first than Talisay City with Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Central there located and historically more highly urbanized during the American Colonial Era.

[bacolodchamp]

http://www.negrosdaily.com/files/apr1708h1.jpg

JACOPHIL Convention/ Seminar. Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia speaks before members of the Judiciary Association of Clerks of Court Philippines during their 6th Convention and Seminar Workshop held at the Bacolod Pavilion yesterday. This is the 1st JACOPHIL gathering to be held in the City of Smiles at the presidential table (left to right): Atty. Orlando Cariño, Consultant of PHILJA; Nigel Jalea, National President JACOPHIL; Atty. Amelia Guillamen, PHILJA Atty. IV; Melita Salinas, Hon. Zenaida Elepaño; Atty. Ike Barredo and Judge Ray Alan Drilon.*

[^TumandoK]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drixeldevelos/2416816103/in/pool-bacolod

hulam ko lang pic daw kanami lang gid

[Christendom]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drixeldevelos/2416816103/in/pool-bacolod

hulam ko lang pic daw kanami lang gid

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2416816103_e96380f260.jpg
nbgc is vutipul

[jmok]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2416816103_e96380f260.jpg
nbgc is vutipul

wow...ganda nga talaga ng NGC......:):):):):):)

[BYAHILO]

The Population 2007 Census is Out, as of August 2007:

BACOLOD CITY - 499,497
Talisay City - 96,444
Silay City - 120,365
Bago City - 159,933

Negros Occidental Province*: 2,370,269

*Does not include Bacolod City
Source: Census 2007 Region VI (http://www.census.gov.ph/data/sectordata/2007/region%206.pdf)


whats the most densely populated town/city in negros?

[Xeltran]

Just an observation from the structures though: why does the city keep putting the title "new" to them? I mean, for instance, the "New" Bacolod-Silay Airport, they even included it in the permanent airport logotype. It would have been nice if they just put "Bacolod-Silay City Airport" on the sign, but noooo, they just had to include the word "new".

And, now, the Government Center. Ok, it's "new" but after that will be completed (and given the government's reputation in poor maintenance to public office structures, you can't deny that), how "new" will the "New Government Center" be years from now?

It's kinda disappointing if you look at it, you know, because while the city appends the title "new" to each structure they build, this might come back to haunt them.

If only they invest in maintenance as much as they do with the construction, our structures would have been more appealing. Examples for that would be the City Hall, COMELEC office, the City Health Office, etc...

[ngprofflorida]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2416816103_e96380f260.jpg
nbgc is vutipul



Leonardia Says: ‘City Saves P80M for Constructing NGC’

Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia yesterday said it was advantageous on the part of the City Government of Bacolod with the construction of the new government center last year, citing the high cost of construction materials.

Leonardia cited the case of the new City Hall in Iloilo City which is supposedly an eight-storey building but it was reduced to a seven-storey building due to the rising cost of construction materials.

Leonardia quoted his friend Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas that the rising cost of construction materials have been jacked up by 22% or from a budget of P379 million, it went up to P463 million. Leonardia said that if the city has not decided the early construction of the new government center, this Iloilo experience would have been experienced by Bacolod.

The City of Bacolod has a budget of P398 million for the new government center.

It will have an additional budget request of about P40 million to purchase furnitures

[bacolodchamp]

wow...ganda nga talaga ng NGC......:):):):):):)

i thought the color would be white...reminds me of government buildings in rome and paris...and look at the fountain area its huge. i bet its gonna be spectacular...

[bacolodchamp]

Just an observation from the structures though: why does the city keep putting the title "new" to them? I mean, for instance, the "New" Bacolod-Silay Airport, they even included it in the permanent airport logotype. It would have been nice if they just put "Bacolod-Silay City Airport" on the sign, but noooo, they just had to include the word "new".

And, now, the Government Center. Ok, it's "new" but after that will be completed (and given the government's reputation in poor maintenance to public office structures, you can't deny that), how "new" will the "New Government Center" be years from now?

It's kinda disappointing if you look at it, you know, because while the city appends the title "new" to each structure they build, this might come back to haunt them.

If only they invest in maintenance as much as they do with the construction, our structures would have been more appealing. Examples for that would be the City Hall, COMELEC office, the City Health Office, etc...

maybe they'll be keeping the old city hall and to distinguish one from the other, they'd put "new" to the new one. :lol:

[boy muscovado]

The Population 2007 Census is Out, as of August 2007:

BACOLOD CITY - 499,497
Talisay City - 96,444
Silay City - 120,365
Bago City - 159,933

Negros Occidental Province*: 2,370,269

*Does not include Bacolod City
Source: Census 2007 Region VI (http://www.census.gov.ph/data/sectordata/2007/region%206.pdf)

If it includes Bacolod City it would be 2,869,766! So does that make it the second most populated province after Cebu Province?

Bacolod City now is brimming to be a 500,000 -people-city!....that pushes it nearer to a metropolitan status...he he he he :banana::banana::banana:
I hope the environment would not be compromised, now that large tracts of land are converted into homes and commercial areas (sadly, the catch basins of rivers and streams in Bacolod City are fast disappearing....floods naman!)^^

[boy muscovado]

maybe they'll be keeping the old city hall and to distinguish one from the other, they'd put "new" to the new one. :lol:

I have heard that the tourism and other business, promotional related offices will be housed in the old city hall. Like the ANP Showroom. I think the NGC will sport the official name BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER.

[Christendom]

I have heard that the tourism and other business, promotional related offices will be housed in the old city hall. Like the ANP Showroom. I think the NGC will sport the official name BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER.

masskara showroom kaya

[boy muscovado]

yup I agree...a masskara showroom...like the history of masskara in display......As to what events caused masskara to be born...he he he he...and a hall of people behind the masskara....I hope they would do a memorial to my favorite local cartoonist, the late "Ely Santiago"..."The Father of Masskara Festival" ( I wonder why this guy is not that mentioned enough with Masskara Festival and its history) :banana::banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drixeldevelos/2416816103/in/pool-bacolod

hulam ko lang pic daw kanami lang gid

Nice find!:cheers:

Just an observation from the structures though: why does the city keep putting the title "new" to them? I mean, for instance, the "New" Bacolod-Silay Airport, they even included it in the permanent airport logotype. It would have been nice if they just put "Bacolod-Silay City Airport" on the sign, but noooo, they just had to include the word "new".

And, now, the Government Center. Ok, it's "new" but after that will be completed (and given the government's reputation in poor maintenance to public office structures, you can't deny that), how "new" will the "New Government Center" be years from now?

It's kinda disappointing if you look at it, you know, because while the city appends the title "new" to each structure they build, this might come back to haunt them.

If only they invest in maintenance as much as they do with the construction, our structures would have been more appealing. Examples for that would be the City Hall, COMELEC office, the City Health Office, etc...

Migs daw wala man naka-engrave sang "new" nga word sa building.A huge "CITY of BACOLOD" and the city's seal or logo are present on the upper portion of the facade and no other else.I think Bacolodchamp is right.People could easily point you to the right place.:cheers:

[Christendom]

BACOLOD MEMORIAL PARK
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolodmemorialpark-1.jpg

[jaywalker]

Thursday, April 17, 2008
Panaad sa Negros '08 activities set

IT'S all systems go for this year's Panaad sa Negros festival as more activities are lined up for the celebration from April 26 to May 3 to showcase Negrense arts and culture as well as their talents and skills.

With the theme "Pasidungog", the weeklong festivities would kick off with a motorcade from the Provincial Capitol to the Panaad Park at 3 p.m., to be followed by the opening ceremony at the Panaad stadium.

The festival dance competition would be held after the opening ceremony and would be participated in by groups representing the different local government units of the province.

The opening day of Panaad would be capped by a fireworks display, the "Little Lin-ay sang Negros" pageant and a band concert sponsored by Convergy's. There will also be a three-day mobile passport services at Panaad that will start on April 25.

On April 27, the annual Panaad national dog agility competition would be held at the Panaad stadium at 3 p.m. The 3rd Negros Island organic farming festival, hosted by the province, will also open on the same day at 4 p.m.

The Negrense/Ilonggo folk dance competition will be held at the Panaad stadium at 7 p.m. and the Lin-ay sang Negros festival costume parade and talent night would be held simultaneously at Robinson's Place Bacolod.

The four-day sports competitions will start on the 3rd day of Panaad, April 28, at 8 a.m. while the drum and bugle competition (secondary level) would open at the Panaad football field.

The RMN hip hop challenge would also be conducted at the Park stage at 6 p.m. followed by the pop dance showdown, 8 p.m., at the stadium, while the ABS-CBN Campus Heartthrobs 2K8 dance show would be held simultaneously at the Panaad Park stage.

For exhibit goers, Panaad is also a perfect venue as there will be a display of Negrense products, costumes, and delicacies during the duration of the festival.

There will be also be a Panaad exhibit starting April 25, 4 p.m., at SM City Bacolod while the 'Traje sang Lin-ay' display will open at the Negros Museum on April 28, 5 p.m.

Day 4 consists of the drum and bugle competition (elementary level) at the football field at 1PM, Capitol employees' day at the Panaad poolside at 2 p.m., NCCA international dance presentation at the Stadium, 8 p.m., to be followed by 'banda katunog' with ABS-CBN M.O.R. at the Park stage.

Day 5 includes the UPLBAA seminar at the 2nd level of the stadium at 8 a.m., Panaad breakdance 'BBOY' fest at the Park stage, 4 p.m., Latin dance competition at the Negros Occidental multipurpose activity center at 5 p.m., and the Negros pop idol iinging contest at the stadium, 8 p.m.

May 1, which is day 6, would be a day of songs since the pop song writing competition would be held at the Park stage, 5 p.m., and a Unilever pop fiesta, featuring Spongecola and Southwing bands with singers Nikki Gil, Yeng Constantino and Chad Peralta, will perform at the stadium at 7 p.m.

There will also be livelihood skills Olympics spearheaded by Tesda at the covered court that will start at 7 .m. on May 2. The Provincial Government Employees' chorale concert of Hiligaynon songs will be heard at the Park stage and the much-awaited "Lin-ay sang Negros" pageant, to be hosted by Paolo Bediones, will be done at 8 p.m. at the stadium.

Day 8 of the festival is the closing ceremony and awarding of winners at 3 p.m. to be followed by the GMA Network-sponsored concert at the stadium at 6 p.m.

There will also be a fireworks display followed by another band concert sponsored by Globe Telecom. (Capitol news)

[Xeltran]

Ang sa airport ang daw permanent na gid ang name.
Pero, siguro, correct man gid, gina-refer lang anay as NGC kay ara pa man ang old, hehe.

[jaywalker]

^^Yup,but maybe after a year or two kuha-on na ina ang "New".Using the word "new" also illimnates confusion among us.:)

[jaywalker]

Panaad sa Negros 2004
Pop Songwriting Festival
Grand Prize Winner

Title: IKAW GUID LANG

pw_ugtS18jE

From: mcoy2k

[bacolodchamp]

^^Yup,but maybe after a year or two kuha-on na ina ang "New".Using the word "new" also illimnates confusion among us.:)

HA HA. KALAW-AY MAN TAN-AWON NGA MAY NEW TAPOS ANG BUILDING DILAPIDATED...:lol:

[bacolodchamp]

BACOLOD MEMORIAL PARK
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/bacolodmemorialpark-1.jpg

ADD KO LANG MIGS...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/1941134434_7f1e2f5a92_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/1940311865_b62dd84d83_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/1941144504_29a6fe7c81_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/1940303879_ef0457a64b_m.jpg

[boy muscovado]

ADD KO LANG MIGS...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/1941134434_7f1e2f5a92_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/1940311865_b62dd84d83_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/1941144504_29a6fe7c81_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/1940303879_ef0457a64b_m.jpg

a friend of mine was buried there not so long ago.....it makes me sentimental...he he he he

[jaywalker]

HA HA. KALAW-AY MAN TAN-AWON NGA MAY NEW TAPOS ANG BUILDING DILAPIDATED...:lol:

correct gid migs.:hahaha:

Please check this out.
DEEP FOUNDATION
tgbUCrl8nZU
From: illpoetik

[Taz08]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/2416816103_e96380f260.jpg
nbgc is vutipul

WOW!!!!:okay::okay::applause::applause:
Napakaganda tlga!!!:):)

[annie_may]

i heart bacolod!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2417000391_10ef746fbb.jpg

[jaywalker]

^^You have tons of fantastic photos on your flickr Annie May.Welcome back!:)

[annie_may]

heheh thank you very much! looks like i'll be visiting this site frequently from now on.... there are lots of great photos in this thread..:banana:

^^You have tons of fantastic photos on your flickr Annie May.Welcome back!:)

[JuIcYdUdE22]

heheh thank you very much! looks like i'll be visiting this site frequently from now on.... there are lots of great photos in this thread..:banana:

hehehehe, well, did we improve on our CE mae?
hehehehe

[annie_may]

pssst bawal pag-usapan! hehehe...

hehehehe, well, did we improve on our CE mae?
hehehehe

[bacolodchamp]

i heart bacolod!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2417000391_10ef746fbb.jpg

i've seen your photos and they're magnificent...:applause:
hope to see you post some of them here...

[annie_may]

i've seen your photos and they're magnificent...:applause:
hope to see you post some of them here...

thank you very much! i'll post more bacolod-related pics here soon! i'm trying out street photography but i dont have much courage to do it yet haha :banana:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Why wala? Go lang sa street photography. Anyway, kakilala kamo ni Juicydude? :D

[chymera00]

thank you very much! i'll post more bacolod-related pics here soon! i'm trying out street photography but i dont have much courage to do it yet haha :banana:
Hi annie_may ... love your flickr gallery ;)

[ngprofflorida]

i thought the color would be white...reminds me of government buildings in rome and paris...and look at the fountain area its huge. i bet its gonna be spectacular...


I agree with you amigo, its that amazing!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[williepenz]

dear all,
patulong naman po sa inyo,ansaya-saya ko talaga that i found this forum.Papunta po kami ng asawa at anak ko sa bacolod kaya lang wala po akong alam tungkol sa mga place.I been reading a lot about bacolod and i find it very interesting,this is the place where retired people want to stay and live. We've been to iloilo,davao,cebu and other places but i really wanted to go to bacolod and i need your help people. We want to stay in a pension house with clean,ac,hot and cold water. Recommend naman dyan pls, sorbang excited na talaga ng asawa ko pumunta dyan, at syempre ako din po.pls,pls patulong naman. thanks in advance.

[ngprofflorida]

dear all,
patulong naman po sa inyo,ansaya-saya ko talaga that i found this forum.Papunta po kami ng asawa at anak ko sa bacolod kaya lang wala po akong alam tungkol sa mga place.I been reading a lot about bacolod and i find it very interesting,this is the place where retired people want to stay and live. We've been to iloilo,davao,cebu and other places but i really wanted to go to bacolod and i need your help people. We want to stay in a pension house with clean,ac,hot and cold water. Recommend naman dyan pls, sorbang excited na talaga ng asawa ko pumunta dyan, at syempre ako din po.pls,pls patulong naman. thanks in advance.

Check this site:http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_city.htm

http://www.circleinnph.com/ http://www.kundutel.com/


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PENSION HOUSES


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11TH BED AND BREAKFAST
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RESORTS


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PALMAS DE MAR
JR Torres Ave., Bacolod City
Tel No. 435-3527/ 434-7971-72
Manager: Ronald Lizares
No. of Rooms: 29 Rates
Island Pool Room P 1,395.00
Garden Room Reg. Rate 1,545.00
Peak and Saturday Rate 1,345.00
Super Peak Rate
Lagoon Room
Regular Rate 1,545.00
Peak and Saturday 1,645.00
Super Peak
Family Room
Regular 2,395.00
Peak and Saturday 2,695.00
Super Peak
Villa Cabana
Regular 1,895.00
Peak and Saturday 2,395.00
Super Peak 2,595.00
Villa Cabana with Sofa Bed
Regular 2,145.00
Peak and Saturday 2,345.00
Super Peak 2,545.00
Villa Cabana w/ Sofa/pull-out bed
Regular 2,795.00
Peak and Saturday 3,095.00
Super Peak 3,245.00
Villa Cabana w/ Ref
Regular 2,945.00
Peak and Saturday 3,445.00
Super Peak 3,645.00
Poolside Bedroom Suite
Regular 2,245.00
Peak and Saturday 2,545.00
Super Peak 2,895.00
Poolside Junior Suite
Regular 1,395.00
Peak and Saturday 1,695.00
Super Peak 1,895.00
Mediterranean Suite (2) 2,595.00
Mediterranean Suite (3) 2,895.00
Malaga 4,095.00
Maravilla 4,095.00
Peak Period: Summer
Super Peak: Holy Week, MassKara, Christmas Break
Last Updated: June 26, 2007
Rates are subject to change without prior notice

BACOLOD PAVILLION RESORT HOTEL
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-1824
Manager: Ma. Angelika Sarrosa Decena
No. of Rooms: 21 Rates:
Standard Room P 900.00
Family Room 1,100.00
Suite Room 1,350.00
Last Updated: June 26, 2007
Rates are subject to change without prior notice

STA. FE
Burgos Ext., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-1073
Manager: Ma. Paz Gamboa
No. of Rooms: 37 Rates:
Oso's Cabana AC/ TV P 800.00
Oscar's Villas AC, H/C shower 1,000.00
Shower & TV w/ ref 1,400.00
Marios Canitas AC,TV, Ref 1,400.00
Oso's Family Cabana 1,600.00
Aircon w/o TV 750.00
Alicia Dorm AC 200.00
Alicia Dorm NAC 100.00
Last Updated: June 26, 2007
Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Source: Bacolod City Tourism Office
E-mail add: ikanaan@bacolodcity.gov.ph


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I hope this will help you.....

[williepenz]

thanks a lot ngprofflorida for the information,just one question, of all the mentioned pension houses,which is the best you think? are any of you stayed in this pension houses? thanks again

[ngprofflorida]

thanks a lot ngprofflorida for the information,just one question, of all the mentioned pension houses,which is the best you think? are any of you stayed in this pension houses? thanks again

try the 11th bed and breakfast, but if you have kids I will recommend carribean resortel in Golden fields.....I never stay any one of them I stayed with my parents house.... but SUV111 will answer soon.

[bacolodchamp]

try the 11th bed and breakfast, but if you have kids I will recommend carribean resortel in Golden fields.....I never stay any one of them I stayed with my parents house.... but SUV111 will answer soon.

welcome to the bacolod thread williepenz. here's the trademark bacolod smile.:)

sylvia manor i heard is the official ssc bacolod thread hotel....just wait for the reply of our ever reliable virtual tourist guides here.:)

[bacolodchamp]

WHAAAAAT??? ANOTHER AWARD??? :banana::banana::banana:

Bacolod NGO wins World Bank contest
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. of Bacolod City won the World Bank’s Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition, AIDFI executive director Aladino Moraca said yesterday.

The AIDFI project proposal was “Installation of Hydraulic Ram Pumps for Water Supply Trade-off to the Protection and Conservation of 1,000 Hectares Watershed Forest Reserve.”

Panibagong Paraan 2008, the Philippines Development Innovation Marketplace, is the third biennial search spearheaded by the World Bank and its partners for innovative ideas that aim to promote development and social progress, Moraca said.

The search for innovative ideas has focus on addressing local governance issues and on fresh, creative approaches as well as practical and indigenous mechanisms for participatory governance, he said.

AIDFI project was one of the 30 winners awarded a prize money for implementation.

The project will be funded by Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program as one of the partners of WB that support the Project Grant Competition for Panibagong Paraan 2008.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Murcia in cooperation with the communities living within and adjacent areas on the declared watershed forest reserve, Moraca said.

The AIDFI ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

The most novel feature of the ram pump model developed and manufactured by AIDFI is the use of door hinge for the waste valve, which creates a steel-to-steel seal, Moraca said. This avoids the use of gasket which would quickly wear out in this high impact valve.

Its ram pump is specially designed for use, where maintenance is carried-out by trained local people in the community with limited access to tools and spare parts. Some parts need regular replacement and are therefore made from cheap and locally available materials: the waste valve is made from a door hinge and the check valve can be made from an old car tire, Moraca said.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was also one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June last year.*CPG

[boy muscovado]

welcome to the bacolod thread williepenz. here's the trademark bacolod smile.:)

sylvia manor i heard is the official ssc bacolod thread hotel....just wait for the reply of our ever reliable virtual tourist guides here.:)

I'm your personal tour guide if you like...he he he he....a city/downtown tour or a city tour including other important places out of the the CBD, or including Silay City...ha ha haha.....problem is I don't have a car or a van to take you...ha ha ha ha ha:bash::lol:

[boy muscovado]

WHAAAAAT??? ANOTHER AWARD??? :banana::banana::banana:

Bacolod NGO wins World Bank contest
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. of Bacolod City won the World Bank’s Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition, AIDFI executive director Aladino Moraca said yesterday.

The AIDFI project proposal was “Installation of Hydraulic Ram Pumps for Water Supply Trade-off to the Protection and Conservation of 1,000 Hectares Watershed Forest Reserve.”

Panibagong Paraan 2008, the Philippines Development Innovation Marketplace, is the third biennial search spearheaded by the World Bank and its partners for innovative ideas that aim to promote development and social progress, Moraca said.

The search for innovative ideas has focus on addressing local governance issues and on fresh, creative approaches as well as practical and indigenous mechanisms for participatory governance, he said.

AIDFI project was one of the 30 winners awarded a prize money for implementation.

The project will be funded by Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program as one of the partners of WB that support the Project Grant Competition for Panibagong Paraan 2008.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Murcia in cooperation with the communities living within and adjacent areas on the declared watershed forest reserve, Moraca said.

The AIDFI ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

The most novel feature of the ram pump model developed and manufactured by AIDFI is the use of door hinge for the waste valve, which creates a steel-to-steel seal, Moraca said. This avoids the use of gasket which would quickly wear out in this high impact valve.

Its ram pump is specially designed for use, where maintenance is carried-out by trained local people in the community with limited access to tools and spare parts. Some parts need regular replacement and are therefore made from cheap and locally available materials: the waste valve is made from a door hinge and the check valve can be made from an old car tire, Moraca said.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was also one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June last year.*CPG

I attended this exhibit at megamall. It was impressive how they use it without harnessing a lot of energy from fuel, but if not of hometown loyalty, the best winner should be Naga City College Foundation's Disaster Preparedness Project. he he he he...peace

[bacolodchamp]

Fiesta welcome awaits PBA stars

http://www.wnc.edu.ph/images/pix/for%20campusmart-%2046%20x%2046.jpg

A Fiesta-like atmosphere awaits the staging of the PBA-All-Star weekend in the “City of Smiles” as the hosting of the mid-season classic coincides with the annual Panaad Festival in Bacolod City.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the people of the province are looking forward to the double celebration, a first in the history of the city.

The SMART All-Star weekend is set from April 24-27 at the West Negros University while the Panaad Festival will be celebrating its 15th year from April 26 to May 3.

"It is a great pride and honor for the City of Bacolod to be this year's host of the PBA All-Star weekend," said Leonardia, whose effort to bring the yearly cage spectacle to the province was held in coordination with WNU president Suzette Agustin.

Other than showcasing basketball at its finest, the 10-day festival also features an array of theme booths showing the history, arts, culture, trade, investments and tourism of the 32 towns and cities of Negros Occidental.

Likewise, the choice of Bacolod as this year's All-Star host is proof that the province is the most progressive within the Negros Occidental region.

Leonardia added that the All-Star hosting should be able to prop up enthusiasm among the local folks, including the holding of charity programs, tree planting and promote the importance of ecological environment, among others.

Purefoods superstar James Yap will be at the helm of the South All-Star squad, which also has for starters Kelly Williams, Danny Seigle, Asi Taulava and Jimmy Alapag.

The rest of the South All-stars are composed of Cyrus Baguio, Dondon Hontiveros, Reynel Hugnatan, Peter Simon, Sonny Thoss and Junthy Valenzuela.

The entire North team meanwhile, is composed of starters Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, Mark Pingris, Kerby Raymundo and Lordy Tugade, with the reserves made up of Nic Belasco, Mac Cardona, Ranidel de Ocampo, Willie Miller, Ryan Reyes, Arwind Santos and Rico Villanueva.*

..the province is the most progressive within the Negros Occidental region...parang mali yata. he he

[postergirl]

dear all,
patulong naman po sa inyo,ansaya-saya ko talaga that i found this forum.Papunta po kami ng asawa at anak ko sa bacolod kaya lang wala po akong alam tungkol sa mga place.I been reading a lot about bacolod and i find it very interesting,this is the place where retired people want to stay and live. We've been to iloilo,davao,cebu and other places but i really wanted to go to bacolod and i need your help people. We want to stay in a pension house with clean,ac,hot and cold water. Recommend naman dyan pls, sorbang excited na talaga ng asawa ko pumunta dyan, at syempre ako din po.pls,pls patulong naman. thanks in advance.

welcome to the bacolod thread williepenz. here's the trademark bacolod smile.:)

sylvia manor i heard is the official ssc bacolod thread hotel....just wait for the reply of our ever reliable virtual tourist guides here.:)

Welcome to our thread, williepenz! :D We're all here to help you, so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Well, for starters The Sylvia Manor IS the official ssc bacolod thread hotel(winkwink) HERE (http://sylviamanor.com) is the link to the website. But if you think the rates are a bit too expensive, there are hotels that are clean and less expensive but their location can be a bit far away from the action. I've been to Circle Inn during our city field trip a year ago and they have a generally clean hotel with reasonable rates, only, its located in an area which is difficult to get around. Depends on you. OR, avail of the summer promo at Sylvia Manor hehehe subject to room availability though..

By the way, when are you planning to visit?

[Weina]

Hello Bacolod Folks:hi:

Can i have your opinion on these following areas in bacolod:

Florenceville Subd Bacolod City

Old Puentabella Subd., Brgy. Taculing,
Bacolod City

any positive, negative ideas, comments, opinions, obsevations would be really highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance hope to receive your replies thru pm or post here in this thread. :)

[Christendom]

April 18, 2008
Bacolod to receive IT award (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/April/18/topstory3.htm)

The Bacolod IT Program has been cited as Best Local Government Practice in Western Visayas and Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue will receive the award at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in Iloilo City today.

Presidential Management Staff chief Serge Remonde will be the guest of honor at the awarding ceremonies.

The Bacolod Information Technology Investment Program won first place in the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects Awards for Western Visayas for the local government category as adjudged by the Regional Development Council.

The program was implemented by the Bacolod City government through the Bacolod City IT Focus Team chaired by Batapa-Sigue, which was created through Executive Order No. 8 Series of 2005 issued by Leonardia.

Adopting the multi stakeholder approach, Bacolod City embarked on a comprehensive set of programs geared towards the direction of the Philippine Cyberservices Corridor in order to gain from the rapidly growing information and communications technology (ICT) industry, Batapa-Sigue said in a press release from her office.

Before 2006, Bacolod City has no major outsourcing companies, the press release said.

The development generated about 2,000 jobs between 2006 and 2007 and by this year, will eventually hit about 4,000 jobs, it said. With this number, an average of thirty to forty million pesos a month in terms of direct salaries is locally circulating, the press release added.

Leonardia said “This is very inspiring. I am very pleased that the program has become a big boost to the economy in Bacolod City,” he said. This has given thousands of jobs to the people, has changed the complexion of the city and given Bacolod a new image, he added.

“This is the kind of business that tells us that, indeed, Bacolod City is among the premier cities in the country,” Leonardia said. The award is extra special because it comes on the heels of the announcement from the MoneySense survey, that was based on the Asian Institute of Management and United Nations Development Programme surveys, that Bacolod City is number one in the list of 20 “best places to live” in the country, he said.

Leonardia said he credits Batapa-Sigue and the members of the Bacolod IT Focus Team who have participated and worked hard in a joint effort with government to bring in the big time investors to Bacolod City.

“This is one very good example of how far we can go when the private sector and government join hands,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Marine Engine Swap to Reforestation Project of Negros Occidental landed second place, and the Guisi Community-Based Heritage Tourism Project of Guimaras third place in the 2006-2007 Best Public Sector Projects award in Western Visayas.*CGS


WHAAAAAT??? ANOTHER AWARD??? :banana::banana::banana:

Bacolod NGO wins World Bank contest
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. of Bacolod City won the World Bank’s Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition, AIDFI executive director Aladino Moraca said yesterday.

The AIDFI project proposal was “Installation of Hydraulic Ram Pumps for Water Supply Trade-off to the Protection and Conservation of 1,000 Hectares Watershed Forest Reserve.”

Panibagong Paraan 2008, the Philippines Development Innovation Marketplace, is the third biennial search spearheaded by the World Bank and its partners for innovative ideas that aim to promote development and social progress, Moraca said.

The search for innovative ideas has focus on addressing local governance issues and on fresh, creative approaches as well as practical and indigenous mechanisms for participatory governance, he said.

AIDFI project was one of the 30 winners awarded a prize money for implementation.

The project will be funded by Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program as one of the partners of WB that support the Project Grant Competition for Panibagong Paraan 2008.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Murcia in cooperation with the communities living within and adjacent areas on the declared watershed forest reserve, Moraca said.

The AIDFI ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

The most novel feature of the ram pump model developed and manufactured by AIDFI is the use of door hinge for the waste valve, which creates a steel-to-steel seal, Moraca said. This avoids the use of gasket which would quickly wear out in this high impact valve.

Its ram pump is specially designed for use, where maintenance is carried-out by trained local people in the community with limited access to tools and spare parts. Some parts need regular replacement and are therefore made from cheap and locally available materials: the waste valve is made from a door hinge and the check valve can be made from an old car tire, Moraca said.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was also one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June last year.*CPG

[bacolodchamp]

I attended this exhibit at megamall. It was impressive how they use it without harnessing a lot of energy from fuel, but if not of hometown loyalty, the best winner should be Naga City College Foundation's Disaster Preparedness Project. he he he he...peace

what's good about naga's project? i'm intrigued by this...:) ram pump being recognized by ashden awards with ex-vp gore at the helm is something ...tsk tsk.

[bacolodchamp]

Hello Bacolod Folks:hi:

Can i have your opinion on these following areas in bacolod:

Florenceville Subd Bacolod City

Old Puentabella Subd., Brgy. Taculing,
Bacolod City

any positive, negative ideas, comments, opinions, obsevations would be really highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance hope to receive your replies thru pm or post here in this thread. :)

florenceville is just along the araneta hiway in the southern part of bacolod. it is accesible as pu's pass by the area 24/7. its near the sea so i don't know if it is an advantage or disadvantage. infront of it are 2 big subdivisions, the middle class gardenville subd, where there is a la consolacion school campus inside and the high end manville royale subdivision. on the other hand, puentebella subd. is also very accesible by pu's 24/7. the area is purely residential as it is surrounded by a number of middle class subdivisions. i hope this will help.

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dear all,
patulong naman po sa inyo,ansaya-saya ko talaga that i found this forum.Papunta po kami ng asawa at anak ko sa bacolod kaya lang wala po akong alam tungkol sa mga place.I been reading a lot about bacolod and i find it very interesting,this is the place where retired people want to stay and live. We've been to iloilo,davao,cebu and other places but i really wanted to go to bacolod and i need your help people. We want to stay in a pension house with clean,ac,hot and cold water. Recommend naman dyan pls, sorbang excited na talaga ng asawa ko pumunta dyan, at syempre ako din po.pls,pls patulong naman. thanks in advance.

hope this will help migs. :) Its the name of all the hotels and pensions here in the City, i included everything kasi baka naman e consider mo ang hotel kesa sa pension kasi mura lang naman yung iba :) pero i tell you na magaganda ang pension houses dito. i suggest bacolod pension along cuadra street...am rei hotel...business inn...and of course Sylvia manor.

Where to Stay In Bacolod
(First Class Hotels)

BUSINESS INN
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8877

Room rates for double occupancy:
 Deluxe Regular -P 1,090.00
 Junior Executive -P 1,190.00
 Senior Executive -P 1,390.00

 Corporate (Triple Occupancy) -P 1,650.00

Superior Rooms:
 AVP -P 1,590.00
 CEO -P 1,690.00
 Presidential -P 1,890.00
 Directors -P 1,990.00
 Chairman’s -P 2,790.00

Deluxe Double Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,500.00
 Junior Executive -P 1,600.00
 Senior Executive -P 1,800.00

Superior Double Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,000.00
 CEO -P 2,100.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,300.00
 Director Suite -P 2,400.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,200.00

Deluxe for Triple Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,905.00
 Junior Executive -P 2,005.00
 Senior Executive -P 2,205.00
 Corporate Room -P 2,265.00

Superior for Triple Occupancy w/Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,405.00
 CEO -P 2,505.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,705.00
 Director’s Suite -P 2,805.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,605.00


BACOLOD CASINO FILIPINO HOTEL
Goldenfield Commercial Complex
Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-6901 to 10

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Twin (2 Single Beds) -P 1,980.00
 Deluxe Double (1 double sized -P 2,420.00
 Bed or 2 single bed)
 Suite (1King size bed w/ separate
Receiving/dining area)
Bago -P 4,950.00
Silay -P 4,950.00
Talisay -P 4,950.00
Bacolod -P 6,600.00
 Extra bed/person -P 396.00

L’FISHER HOTEL
14th Lacson Sts,
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-3731
Fax: (034) 433-4537

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Room (1 person) -P 2,671.80
 Double Occupancy (2 persons) -P 3,306.20
 Triple Occupancy (3 persons) -P 4,280.20
 Quadruple (4 persons) -P 5,254.20

LUXUR PLACE (Formerly Convention Plaza)
Magsaysay Avenue
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4551

Room Rates:
 Deluxe (Single and Double -P 2,200.00
Occupancy)
 Suite - Junior -P 3,300.00
- Executive -P 4,200.00
 Extra person -P 300.00

GRAND REGAL HOTEL (88 rooms)
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-5888

Room Rates:
 Standard -P 2,000.00
 Junior Suite -P 3,500.00
 Senior Suite -P 4,100.00
 Ambassador Suite -P 8,888.00
 Extra bed/person - P400.00

PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8877

Room Rates-Double Occupancy w/ one (1)
Breakfast Buffet
 Standard Room -P 1,650.00
 Deluxe Room -P 1,850.00
 Superior Room -P 2,250.00
 Family Standard -P 2,450.00
 Family Deluxe -P 2,950.00
 Deluxe Suite -P 4,500.00
 Superior Suite -P 5,500.00

Deluxe Room for Triple Occupancy w/
Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,905.00
 Junior Executive -P 2,005.00
 Senior Executive -P2,205.00
 Corporate Rooms -P 2,265.00

Superior Rooms for Triple Occupancy w/
Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,405.00
 CEO -P 2,505.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,705.00
 Director’s Suite -P 2,805.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,605.00
 Extra Bed -P 300.00


SYLVIA MANOR
San Juan St,
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-0466

Room Rates (Single or Double Occupancy)
 Standard Rooms -P 1,990.00
 Superior Twin A -P 2,350.00
 Superior Twin B -P 2,950.00
 Deluxe Twin/Queen -P 3,200.00
 Junior Suite -P 5,000.00
 Deluxe Studio Suite -P 6,000.00
 Presidential Suite -P 8,000.00

(Standard/Economy Hotels)
TAMERA PLAZA INN
19th Lacson St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-0886
(034) 432-1708

Room Rates (inclusive of breakfast):
 Standard -P 750.00
 Deluxe A -P 995.00
 Deluxe B -P 895.00
 Suite -P 1,095.00
 Family -P 1,500.00
 Superior -P 1,600.00
 Extra bed -P 250.00
 Extra person -P 100.00

ROYAL AMREI INN
13th Lacson Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8881
(034) 433-8889

Room Rates:
 Standard Room (double sharing) -P 998.00
 Standard Room (single) -P 950.00
 Extra person -P 351.00

Standard Deluxe Rooms
 Double Sharing -P 1,458.00
 Single Occupancy -P 1,405.00

(Room rates are inclusive of VAT
and Service Charge)

NORTHWEST INN
Rizal-Mabini Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4077
(034) 434-8881
Room Rates:
 Deluxe Rooms -P 1,340.00
 Junior Suite -P 1,540.00
 Family -P 1,740.00
 Suite -P 2,740.00
 Extra bed -P 450.00

REGENCY PLAZA TOURIST INN
Lacson Cor. Moran Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-1458

Room Rates:
 Single, Aircon rooms -P 650.00
 Standard,Aircon-Matrimonial -P 700.00
 Double,Aircon-Matrimonial -P 810.00
 Semi-Deluxe (2 single beds) -P 1,030.00
 Semi-Deluxe (matrimonial bed) -P 1,090.00
 Deluxe,aircon (2 matrimonial beds) -P 1,040.00
 Family room,(2 matrimonial beds) -P 1,305.00
 Family room w/ Sala -P 1,503.00
(1 matrimonial/1 single bed)
 Suite room w/ Garden -P 1,860.00
(2 matrimonial beds)
(1 matrimonial/1 single)
(2 single beds)
 Suite w/ Jacuzzi,(2 matrimonial beds)-P 2,400.00
 Suite w/ Garden & Jacuzzi
(1 King size bed) -P 2,950.00
 Extra Bed -P 150.00

KINGS HOTEL
San Sebastian St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4500
(034) 433-0576

Room Rates:
 Standard Room, double occupancy -P 748.00
 Junior Suite, double occupancy -P 930.00
 Suite Room, max. of 4 persons -P 1,056.00
 Executive Suite, good for 4 persons -P 1,500.00
 Extra Bed 200.00


SEA BREEZE HOTEL
San Juan St., Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-7370
(034) 433-3907

Room Rates:
 Single (1 matrimonial bed,good for 2) -P 780.00
 Standard Double (2 single beds) -P 858.00
 Double Deluxe -P 1,095.00 (2 single beds, larger room)
 Executive Suite, (triple share) -P 1,750.00


EXECUTIVE INN
#52 San Sebastian St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-7401 to 04

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Room,single occupancy -P 1,065.00
 Deluxe Room,souble occupancy -P 1,175.00
 Executive Room, single -P 1,175.00
 Executive Room, double -P 1,390.00
 Executive Room, Matrimonial -P 1,455.00
 Executive Suite -P 1,565.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,145.00
CIRCLE INN
Lopez Jaena – Malaspina Sts.
Capitol Shopping Center
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-9111

Room Rates:
 Standard Room,single/double -P 1,100.00
 Standard Room,Triple Occupancy-P 1,350.00
 Deluxe Rooms,single/double -P 1,240.00
 Deluxe Rooms,Triple Occupancy –P1,490.00

Pension Houses

BACOLOD PENSION HOUSE (66 rooms)
Cuadra St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-4547

Room Rates:
 Superior Queen or Twin Beds -P 888.00
 Executive Queen or Twin Beds -P 850.00
 Deluxe Queen or Twin Beds -P 800.00
 Budget Saver Queen or Twin Bed -P 700.00


BELLE’S PENSION HOUSE
#9, 11th St., Lacson
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-5575 to 76

Room Rates:
 Single Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 700.00
 Matrimonial Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 850.00
 Double Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 900.00
 Extra Bed -P 150.00
 Family Room (1Queen & 1 Single bed)-P 1,100.00
 Suite Room -P 1,500.00
(2 King beds good for 4 persons)


KIMA PENSIONN HOUSE
Lacson St., Mandalagan
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 435-4393
(034) 441-3640
Room Rates:
 Presidential Room -P 1,550.00
 Executive Room -P 1,100.00
 Suite Room -P 900.00
 Deluxe Room -P 800.00
 Family Room -P 700.00
 Double Standard Room -P 550.00
 Standard Room w/ Fan -P 300.00

PEARL MANOR PENSION HOUSE
B.S. Aquino Drive
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-5099

Room Rates:
 Family Room, good for 4 persons w/ -P 1,900.00
2 matrimonial beds
 Deluxe Room, good for 3 persons w/ -P 1,500.00
3 single beds
 Standard Room, good for 2 persons w/ -p 950.00
1 twin sharing bed
Room rates include free Breakfast and Welcome drinks

PENSION BACOLOD
11th St., Bacolod City

Room Rates:
Budget Class (B)
 Single -P 100.00
 Double -P 165.00
Budget Class (A)
 Single -P 145.00
 Double -P 205.00
 Triple -P 225.00
Deluxe w/ Private Bath (non-aircon)
 Single -P 210.00
 Double -P 270.00
 Triple -P 325.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00
Aircon Rooms
 Single -P 370.00
 Double -P 460.00
 Triple -P 550.00
Family Room w/ aircon & TV
 Single -P 450.00
 Double -P 560.00
 Triple -P 665.00



BACOLOD PAVILLION RESORT
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 4346391 – 95

Room Rates:
 Standard Rooms, double P 800.00
 Family Rooms, double P 1, 100.00
 (2 double beds)
 Suite Rooms, double P 1, 350.00
 (2 double beds)

Additional list of Hotels

KUNDUTEL
Goldenfield Commercial Complex
Singcang, Bacolod City

Room rates:
 Royal Suite -P 2,500.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,500.00
 Ambassador Suite -P 2,300.00
 Executive Suite -P 1,900.00
 Family Room (4) -P 1,500.00
 Family Room (3) -P 1,400.00
 Deluxe -P 1,200.00
 Standard -P 1,100.00


SUGARLAND HOTEL
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-2690

Room rates:
 Suite -P 2,900.00
 Junior Suite -P 2,500.00
 Executive Room -P 1,600.00
 Standard -P 1,400.00


BASCON HOTEL
Gonzaga-Locsin Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-4071 or 72

Room rates:
 Suite -P 1,000.00
 Family -P 870.00
 De Lux Matrimonial -P 740.00
 Double, AC w/ TV -P 650.00
 Single, AC w/ TV -P 570.00
 Double, NCA -P 500.00
 Single, NCA -P 400.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00


BALDEVIA PENSION HOUSE
San Juan-San Sebastian Sts.,
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-8107 to 09

Room rates:
 Executive -P 1,210.00
 Junior -P 792.00
 De Luxe -P 638.00
 De Luxe, non-aircon -P 418.00


CASA AMPARO
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3592

Room rates:
 De Luxe Room -P 950.00
 Regular Double -P 750.00
 Matrimonial -P 650.00
 Regular Single -P 500.00


G & J HORIZON PENSION
Locsin-Libertad St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3098

Room rates:
 Horizon Suite -P 1,000.00
 Super De Luxe -P 800.00
 De Luxe Single -P 650.00
 Standard Single -P 500.00

G &V PENSIONNE
Burgos-North Drive
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-5234

Room rates:
 Family (4 pax) -P 880.00
 Triple Sharing -P 750.00
 Double -P 600.00
 Single Matrimonial -P 600.00
 Single -P 500.00


ESTER PENSION
Araneta-Libertad St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-4879


Room rates:
 Aircon Room -P 400.00
 Non-aircon, Double -P 300.00
 Non-aircon, Single -P 200.00


SALTIMBOCA PENSION
17th Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3179
(034) 432-3617

Room rates:
 Family Room -P 1,300.00
 Family Suite -P 1,100.00
 DeLuxe Room 1 -P 1,300.00
 DeLuxe Room 2 -P 1,100.00
 Standard Room A -P 800.00
 Standard Room B -P 700.00
 Standard Room C -P 600.00
 Single Room 1 -P 550.00
 Single Room 2 -P 500.00
 Single, NA share bathroom -P 300.00
 Single, NAC, Double Bed -P 400.00

STAR PLUS PENSION
Lacson-Rosario Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-2949

Room rates:
 Double, w/ AC -P 475.00
 Double, w/ fan & bathroom -P 375.00
 Single, AC w/ common CR -P 310.00
 Double, common CR -P 290.00




TINDALO PENSION
Tindalo St., Shopping Center

Room rates:
 Family Room -P 420.00
 Single, w/ AC -P 380.00
 Single, w/o AC -P 280.00


MERCENARY INN
Liroville Subd., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-6185

Room rates:
 Family -P 700.00
 Executive -P 550.00
 Double -P 450.00
 Single -P 400.00

MONIQUE PENSION
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-0397

Room rates:
 Single, w/ AC & CR -P 290.00
 Single, w/o AC w/ CR -P 170.00
 Ordinary, Common CR -P 150.00


TRAVELER’S INN
B.S. Aquino Drive
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-2966
(Dormitory Type)
 Dorm (4 pax) -P
 Dorm Type (8 pax) -P 5,200.00
 Double Bed, AC -P 850.00



OMAR PENSION
Narra Ave., Shopping Center
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 709-0062

Room rates:
 Double, w/ AC -P 500.00
 Single, w/ AC -P 350.00
 Single, NAC -P 280.00
 Single, NAC overnight -P 200.00
 Extra Bed -P 50.00


RESIDENCE INN
56 Luzuriaga St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-6674

Room rates:
 Penthouse (fully furnished) -P 3,000.00
 Non-Aircon Room -P 1,000.00
 Triple Room, w/ TV (AC) -P 750.00
 Double Room, w/ TV (AC) -P 600.00

11th BED & BREAKFAST
11th St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-9191

Room rates:
 Aircon Room -P 390.00
 Single w/ AC -P 600.00
 Double w/ aircon -P 700.00
 Family -P 750.00
(Rooms w/ cable TV)



HALILI INN
San Sebastian –Locsin Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3342

Room rates:
 Double, Non-aircon -P 500.00
 Semi-Double, w/AC -P 350.00
 Single, NAC -P 200.00

JACQUELINE PENSION
13th Gatuslao, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 709-8580

Room rates:
 Non-aircon -P 200.00
 Aircon Rooms -P 450.00

LAS ROCAS
Gatuslao St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 431-7288

Room rates:
 Aircon Rooms -P 400.00
 Non-aircon -P 220.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00

LD PENSION
San Juan – Lizuriaga Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-6920
(034) 434-4979
Room rates:
 De Luxe -P 700.00
 Double -P 600.00
 Single, Aircon -P 550.00
 Non-aircon -P 300.00

NOBC HOSTEL
Kadiwa Center
Provincial Tourism Office
North Capitol Road
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-5391

Room rates:
 Double, w/AC -P 385.00
 Private Room (Rate/pax) -P 110.00
 Common Room (12 pax)
Rate/pax -P 70.00
 Extra Bed -P 110.00





ROSITA’S HOMETEL
Mabini-San Sebastian Sts. Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-5163

Room rates:
 Matrimonial Bed -P 500.00
 Double, w/AC & TV -P 500.00
 Non-aircon, 4 beds -P 500.00
 Aircon, w/TV -P 450.00


RAINBOW PENSION
Rosario-Mabini Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 707-7931

Room rates:
 Single, w/AC-24 hrs. -P 450.00
 Single, w/AC-overnight -P 380.00
 Single, w/o AC-24 hrs. -P 250.00
 Single, w/o AC-overnight -P 190.00
 Extra Bed -P 50.00





PALMAS DEL MAR RESORT
JR Torres Ave. Airport Subd.Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-3527 & (034) 433-5391

Room rates:
 Island Pool Room -P 995.00
 Garden Room – reg. rate -P 1,195.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,345.00
 Lagoon Room -P 1,095.00
o reg. rate -P 1,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,495.00
 Family Room -P 1,700.00
o Regular -P 2,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,695.00
 Villa Cabana -P 1,995.00
o Regular -P 2,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,695.00
 Villa Cabana w/ Sofa Bed -P 1,395.00
o Regular -P 1,695.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,895.00
 Villa Cabana w/ Ref.
o Regular -P 2095.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,542.00
 Poolside Bedroom Suite
o Regular -P 1,545.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,845.00
 Poolside Junior Suite
o Regular -P 1,345.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,645.00

STA. FE RESORT
Burgs Ext., Brgy. Granada
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-1073

Room rates:
 Oso’s Cabana, AC w/ TV -P 800.00
 Oso’s Villas, AC, H/C Shower -P 1,000.00
o w/ Refrigerator -P 1,400.00
 Mario’s Canitas, w/ AC, H/C
Shower w/ Cable TV -P 1,400.00
 Oso’s Family Cabana w/ AC,
TV & Kitchen -P 1,600.00
 Aircon w/o TV -P 750.00
ALICIA DORM
 Aircon -P 200.00
 Non-aircon -P 100.00

NATURES VILLAGE RESORT
Talisay City
Negros Occidental
Tel: (034) 495-0808
(034) 712-1272

Convention Rates:
 Standard Room, Single Occupancy
P 2,400.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Standard Room, Twin Sharing
P 3,200.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Superior Room, Triple Sharing
P 4,500.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Deluxe Room, Quadruple Sharing
P 5,500.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Standard Room, Single Occupancy
P 4,800.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Standard Room, Twin Sharing
P 6,500.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Superior Room, Triple Sharing
P 9,000.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Deluxe Room, Quadruple Sharing
P 11,000.00 for 5 days & 4 nights

Convention rates apply to reservations made and paid on or before December 29,2007. Regular rates apply to reservations made in January 2008.
Regular room rates:
Standard
 Marapara Rooms,single occupancy -P 1,800.00
 Marapara Rooms,double sharing -P 2,200.00

Superior
 Sagay Rooms,single occupancy -P 2,000.00
 Sagay Rooms,double sharing -P 2,400.00

Deluxe
 Hinigaran Rooms,single occupancy -P 2,200.00
 Hinigaran Rooms,double sharing -P 2,400.00
 Mayor’s Room (Suite) -P 4,200.00
 Governor’s Room (Suite) -P 4,200.00
 Extra bed -P 400.00
 Country Cottage
* Double/Triple Sharing -P 3,000.00
 Family Room, 5 persons -P 3,000.00
 Family Room, 4 persons -P 2,500.00
 Family Room #5, 5 persons -P 2,000.00
 Extra bed -P 400.00
 Room rates include 12% VAT, complimentary Breakfast, entrance to Salvation Park and
use of resort pool.


PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

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

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

Extra Bed 300.00
Extra Person/Mat 200.00

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

TEMPORARILY ALL BOOKINGS WILL BE HANDLED BY BUSINESS INN AT TELEPHONE NO. (023) 4338877




TAMERA PLAZA INN
79 Lacson St. Bacolod City
Telephone: +63(034) 432-1708 Telefax: +63(034) 709-0886

Rooms Rates
Executive Suite 2,000.00
Family 1,500.00
Suite 1,095.00
De Luxe A 995.00
De Luxe B 895.00
Standard 750.00

[ngprofflorida]

WHAAAAAT??? ANOTHER AWARD??? :banana::banana::banana:

Bacolod NGO wins World Bank contest
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. of Bacolod City won the World Bank’s Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition, AIDFI executive director Aladino Moraca said yesterday.

The AIDFI project proposal was “Installation of Hydraulic Ram Pumps for Water Supply Trade-off to the Protection and Conservation of 1,000 Hectares Watershed Forest Reserve.”

Panibagong Paraan 2008, the Philippines Development Innovation Marketplace, is the third biennial search spearheaded by the World Bank and its partners for innovative ideas that aim to promote development and social progress, Moraca said.

The search for innovative ideas has focus on addressing local governance issues and on fresh, creative approaches as well as practical and indigenous mechanisms for participatory governance, he said.

AIDFI project was one of the 30 winners awarded a prize money for implementation.

The project will be funded by Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program as one of the partners of WB that support the Project Grant Competition for Panibagong Paraan 2008.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Murcia in cooperation with the communities living within and adjacent areas on the declared watershed forest reserve, Moraca said.

The AIDFI ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

The most novel feature of the ram pump model developed and manufactured by AIDFI is the use of door hinge for the waste valve, which creates a steel-to-steel seal, Moraca said. This avoids the use of gasket which would quickly wear out in this high impact valve.

Its ram pump is specially designed for use, where maintenance is carried-out by trained local people in the community with limited access to tools and spare parts. Some parts need regular replacement and are therefore made from cheap and locally available materials: the waste valve is made from a door hinge and the check valve can be made from an old car tire, Moraca said.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was also one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June last year.*CPG

Wow iam very impressed with the award and this is another big achievement to the local government....:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Grandew09]

Number of HIV-AIDS cases in Bacolod rises
By ROMEO SUBALDO
ABS-CBN Bacolod


Another resident of Bacolod City has tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus that could cause AIDS, bringing the total number of HIV-AIDS patients in the city to eight as of April this year.

Denia Hiballes, health education and promotion officer of the Bacolod City Health Office, said the HIV-AIDS patient asked for help from her office last January. She said all eight HIV-AIDS patients are undergoing counseling and are receiving medical treatment.

Hiballes said reported cases of HIV-AIDS in the city have been declining. "There are still victims who choose not to report their situation to authorities because of the fear of being ostracized," she said.

In 2003, the Bacolod City Health Office recorded 11 cases of HIV-positive patients. Of the 11, three have died.

Hiballes said the public still needs to be educated abut how the disease is acquired. HIV can be acquired through sex, needle-sharing and breastfeeding.

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[Grandew09]

Sunflower from India viable in Negros climate


By MARTY GO

ABS-CBN Bacolod

A different hybrid of sunflower from India is being grown at the Integrated Correctional and Agricultural Technology farm in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City, Negros Occidental.

Hybrid SPPL-44, which is usually larger than the normal sunflower, is being tested if it can survive and thrive in the country’s climate.

Agriculturist Arsenio dela Torre said that this particular specie of sunflower seems to adapt well with the sunny weather of the province.

“Since it is from India which is also a tropical country so more or less we will not have a hard time here in the Philippines growing these flowers,” Dela Torre added.

One of the unique feature of sunflowers is that when it fully blooms during the day, it usually faces towards the sun. The flower wilts after 90 days, which is then the right time to harvest its seeds that are used in making feeds for fowls or extracted for vegetable oil.

People buy sunflowers for ornamental purposes. However, other countries are growing them in a large scale because demand is high.

“Many people who plant sunflowers in the country do not intend to sell them commercially, just for landscaping, but if we go into commercial then we use this hybrid because they are bigger,” dela Torre said.

He also believes that this industry has a lot of potential to flourish in the country basing from the productive outcome of the said flowers at the ICAT farm.

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[Grandew09]

share ko lang sa inyo guys

[boynegro$]

Hi guys...Its been so long since I visited our thread, busy gd abi.:)

Anyways, @Grandew09, welcome to Bacolod thread, regarding the AIDS news, everybody knows Aids is a Pandemic disease, its anywhere in the world. Well, we dont have to worry about it if you are faithful to you partner and maintains fedelity in your relationship, you will not be affected, and of course the best way to get rid of the disease... sexual abstinence outside the boundary of marraige..:)

[drxe500]

WOW!!!!:okay::okay::applause::applause:
Napakaganda tlga!!!:):)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/cosmosnegros/nbgc.jpg

This image and more about Bacolod will be part of an exhibit at this year's Pana-ad Festival (Bacolod City Booth). This is a joint project of the Camera Club of Negros (CCN) and the Tourism Office of Bacolod City.

Come and see more images at the Pana-ad!

[JEFFjr_25]

Hi guys...Its been so long since I visited our thread, busy gd abi.:)

Anyways, @Grandew09, welcome to Bacolod thread, regarding the AIDS news, everybody knows Aids is a Pandemic disease, its anywhere in the world. Well, we dont have to worry about it if you are faithful to you partner and maintains fedelity in your relationship, you will not be affected, and of course the best way to get rid of the disease... sexual abstinence outside the boundary of marraige..:)

AMEN @BoyNegro$.:)

hope this will help migs. :) Its the name of all the hotels and pensions here in the City, i included everything kasi baka naman e consider mo ang hotel kesa sa pension kasi mura lang naman yung iba :) pero i tell you na magaganda ang pension houses dito. i suggest bacolod pension along cuadra street...am rei hotel...business inn...and of course Sylvia manor.

Where to Stay In Bacolod
(First Class Hotels)

BUSINESS INN
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8877

Room rates for double occupancy:
 Deluxe Regular -P 1,090.00
 Junior Executive -P 1,190.00
 Senior Executive -P 1,390.00

 Corporate (Triple Occupancy) -P 1,650.00

Superior Rooms:
 AVP -P 1,590.00
 CEO -P 1,690.00
 Presidential -P 1,890.00
 Directors -P 1,990.00
 Chairman’s -P 2,790.00

Deluxe Double Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,500.00
 Junior Executive -P 1,600.00
 Senior Executive -P 1,800.00

Superior Double Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,000.00
 CEO -P 2,100.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,300.00
 Director Suite -P 2,400.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,200.00

Deluxe for Triple Occupancy w/ Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,905.00
 Junior Executive -P 2,005.00
 Senior Executive -P 2,205.00
 Corporate Room -P 2,265.00

Superior for Triple Occupancy w/Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,405.00
 CEO -P 2,505.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,705.00
 Director’s Suite -P 2,805.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,605.00


BACOLOD CASINO FILIPINO HOTEL
Goldenfield Commercial Complex
Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-6901 to 10

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Twin (2 Single Beds) -P 1,980.00
 Deluxe Double (1 double sized -P 2,420.00
 Bed or 2 single bed)
 Suite (1King size bed w/ separate
Receiving/dining area)
Bago -P 4,950.00
Silay -P 4,950.00
Talisay -P 4,950.00
Bacolod -P 6,600.00
 Extra bed/person -P 396.00

L’FISHER HOTEL
14th Lacson Sts,
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-3731
Fax: (034) 433-4537

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Room (1 person) -P 2,671.80
 Double Occupancy (2 persons) -P 3,306.20
 Triple Occupancy (3 persons) -P 4,280.20
 Quadruple (4 persons) -P 5,254.20

LUXUR PLACE (Formerly Convention Plaza)
Magsaysay Avenue
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4551

Room Rates:
 Deluxe (Single and Double -P 2,200.00
Occupancy)
 Suite - Junior -P 3,300.00
- Executive -P 4,200.00
 Extra person -P 300.00

GRAND REGAL HOTEL (88 rooms)
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-5888

Room Rates:
 Standard -P 2,000.00
 Junior Suite -P 3,500.00
 Senior Suite -P 4,100.00
 Ambassador Suite -P 8,888.00
 Extra bed/person - P400.00

PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8877

Room Rates-Double Occupancy w/ one (1)
Breakfast Buffet
 Standard Room -P 1,650.00
 Deluxe Room -P 1,850.00
 Superior Room -P 2,250.00
 Family Standard -P 2,450.00
 Family Deluxe -P 2,950.00
 Deluxe Suite -P 4,500.00
 Superior Suite -P 5,500.00

Deluxe Room for Triple Occupancy w/
Breakfast Buffet
 Regular Room -P 1,905.00
 Junior Executive -P 2,005.00
 Senior Executive -P2,205.00
 Corporate Rooms -P 2,265.00

Superior Rooms for Triple Occupancy w/
Breakfast Buffet
 AVP -P 2,405.00
 CEO -P 2,505.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,705.00
 Director’s Suite -P 2,805.00
 Chairman’s Suite -P 3,605.00
 Extra Bed -P 300.00


SYLVIA MANOR
San Juan St,
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-0466

Room Rates (Single or Double Occupancy)
 Standard Rooms -P 1,990.00
 Superior Twin A -P 2,350.00
 Superior Twin B -P 2,950.00
 Deluxe Twin/Queen -P 3,200.00
 Junior Suite -P 5,000.00
 Deluxe Studio Suite -P 6,000.00
 Presidential Suite -P 8,000.00

(Standard/Economy Hotels)
TAMERA PLAZA INN
19th Lacson St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-0886
(034) 432-1708

Room Rates (inclusive of breakfast):
 Standard -P 750.00
 Deluxe A -P 995.00
 Deluxe B -P 895.00
 Suite -P 1,095.00
 Family -P 1,500.00
 Superior -P 1,600.00
 Extra bed -P 250.00
 Extra person -P 100.00

ROYAL AMREI INN
13th Lacson Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-8881
(034) 433-8889

Room Rates:
 Standard Room (double sharing) -P 998.00
 Standard Room (single) -P 950.00
 Extra person -P 351.00

Standard Deluxe Rooms
 Double Sharing -P 1,458.00
 Single Occupancy -P 1,405.00

(Room rates are inclusive of VAT
and Service Charge)

NORTHWEST INN
Rizal-Mabini Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4077
(034) 434-8881
Room Rates:
 Deluxe Rooms -P 1,340.00
 Junior Suite -P 1,540.00
 Family -P 1,740.00
 Suite -P 2,740.00
 Extra bed -P 450.00

REGENCY PLAZA TOURIST INN
Lacson Cor. Moran Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-1458

Room Rates:
 Single, Aircon rooms -P 650.00
 Standard,Aircon-Matrimonial -P 700.00
 Double,Aircon-Matrimonial -P 810.00
 Semi-Deluxe (2 single beds) -P 1,030.00
 Semi-Deluxe (matrimonial bed) -P 1,090.00
 Deluxe,aircon (2 matrimonial beds) -P 1,040.00
 Family room,(2 matrimonial beds) -P 1,305.00
 Family room w/ Sala -P 1,503.00
(1 matrimonial/1 single bed)
 Suite room w/ Garden -P 1,860.00
(2 matrimonial beds)
(1 matrimonial/1 single)
(2 single beds)
 Suite w/ Jacuzzi,(2 matrimonial beds)-P 2,400.00
 Suite w/ Garden & Jacuzzi
(1 King size bed) -P 2,950.00
 Extra Bed -P 150.00

KINGS HOTEL
San Sebastian St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-4500
(034) 433-0576

Room Rates:
 Standard Room, double occupancy -P 748.00
 Junior Suite, double occupancy -P 930.00
 Suite Room, max. of 4 persons -P 1,056.00
 Executive Suite, good for 4 persons -P 1,500.00
 Extra Bed 200.00


SEA BREEZE HOTEL
San Juan St., Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-7370
(034) 433-3907

Room Rates:
 Single (1 matrimonial bed,good for 2) -P 780.00
 Standard Double (2 single beds) -P 858.00
 Double Deluxe -P 1,095.00 (2 single beds, larger room)
 Executive Suite, (triple share) -P 1,750.00


EXECUTIVE INN
#52 San Sebastian St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-7401 to 04

Room Rates:
 Deluxe Room,single occupancy -P 1,065.00
 Deluxe Room,souble occupancy -P 1,175.00
 Executive Room, single -P 1,175.00
 Executive Room, double -P 1,390.00
 Executive Room, Matrimonial -P 1,455.00
 Executive Suite -P 1,565.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,145.00
CIRCLE INN
Lopez Jaena – Malaspina Sts.
Capitol Shopping Center
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 709-9111

Room Rates:
 Standard Room,single/double -P 1,100.00
 Standard Room,Triple Occupancy-P 1,350.00
 Deluxe Rooms,single/double -P 1,240.00
 Deluxe Rooms,Triple Occupancy –P1,490.00

Pension Houses

BACOLOD PENSION HOUSE (66 rooms)
Cuadra St.
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-4547

Room Rates:
 Superior Queen or Twin Beds -P 888.00
 Executive Queen or Twin Beds -P 850.00
 Deluxe Queen or Twin Beds -P 800.00
 Budget Saver Queen or Twin Bed -P 700.00


BELLE’S PENSION HOUSE
#9, 11th St., Lacson
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 434-5575 to 76

Room Rates:
 Single Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 700.00
 Matrimonial Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 850.00
 Double Occupancy, aircon rooms -P 900.00
 Extra Bed -P 150.00
 Family Room (1Queen & 1 Single bed)-P 1,100.00
 Suite Room -P 1,500.00
(2 King beds good for 4 persons)


KIMA PENSIONN HOUSE
Lacson St., Mandalagan
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 435-4393
(034) 441-3640
Room Rates:
 Presidential Room -P 1,550.00
 Executive Room -P 1,100.00
 Suite Room -P 900.00
 Deluxe Room -P 800.00
 Family Room -P 700.00
 Double Standard Room -P 550.00
 Standard Room w/ Fan -P 300.00

PEARL MANOR PENSION HOUSE
B.S. Aquino Drive
Bacolod City
Tel: (034) 433-5099

Room Rates:
 Family Room, good for 4 persons w/ -P 1,900.00
2 matrimonial beds
 Deluxe Room, good for 3 persons w/ -P 1,500.00
3 single beds
 Standard Room, good for 2 persons w/ -p 950.00
1 twin sharing bed
Room rates include free Breakfast and Welcome drinks

PENSION BACOLOD
11th St., Bacolod City

Room Rates:
Budget Class (B)
 Single -P 100.00
 Double -P 165.00
Budget Class (A)
 Single -P 145.00
 Double -P 205.00
 Triple -P 225.00
Deluxe w/ Private Bath (non-aircon)
 Single -P 210.00
 Double -P 270.00
 Triple -P 325.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00
Aircon Rooms
 Single -P 370.00
 Double -P 460.00
 Triple -P 550.00
Family Room w/ aircon & TV
 Single -P 450.00
 Double -P 560.00
 Triple -P 665.00



BACOLOD PAVILLION RESORT
Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 4346391 – 95

Room Rates:
 Standard Rooms, double P 800.00
 Family Rooms, double P 1, 100.00
 (2 double beds)
 Suite Rooms, double P 1, 350.00
 (2 double beds)

Additional list of Hotels

KUNDUTEL
Goldenfield Commercial Complex
Singcang, Bacolod City

Room rates:
 Royal Suite -P 2,500.00
 Presidential Suite -P 2,500.00
 Ambassador Suite -P 2,300.00
 Executive Suite -P 1,900.00
 Family Room (4) -P 1,500.00
 Family Room (3) -P 1,400.00
 Deluxe -P 1,200.00
 Standard -P 1,100.00


SUGARLAND HOTEL
Araneta St., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-2690

Room rates:
 Suite -P 2,900.00
 Junior Suite -P 2,500.00
 Executive Room -P 1,600.00
 Standard -P 1,400.00


BASCON HOTEL
Gonzaga-Locsin Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-4071 or 72

Room rates:
 Suite -P 1,000.00
 Family -P 870.00
 De Lux Matrimonial -P 740.00
 Double, AC w/ TV -P 650.00
 Single, AC w/ TV -P 570.00
 Double, NCA -P 500.00
 Single, NCA -P 400.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00


BALDEVIA PENSION HOUSE
San Juan-San Sebastian Sts.,
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-8107 to 09

Room rates:
 Executive -P 1,210.00
 Junior -P 792.00
 De Luxe -P 638.00
 De Luxe, non-aircon -P 418.00


CASA AMPARO
Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3592

Room rates:
 De Luxe Room -P 950.00
 Regular Double -P 750.00
 Matrimonial -P 650.00
 Regular Single -P 500.00


G & J HORIZON PENSION
Locsin-Libertad St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3098

Room rates:
 Horizon Suite -P 1,000.00
 Super De Luxe -P 800.00
 De Luxe Single -P 650.00
 Standard Single -P 500.00

G &V PENSIONNE
Burgos-North Drive
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-5234

Room rates:
 Family (4 pax) -P 880.00
 Triple Sharing -P 750.00
 Double -P 600.00
 Single Matrimonial -P 600.00
 Single -P 500.00


ESTER PENSION
Araneta-Libertad St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-4879


Room rates:
 Aircon Room -P 400.00
 Non-aircon, Double -P 300.00
 Non-aircon, Single -P 200.00


SALTIMBOCA PENSION
17th Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3179
(034) 432-3617

Room rates:
 Family Room -P 1,300.00
 Family Suite -P 1,100.00
 DeLuxe Room 1 -P 1,300.00
 DeLuxe Room 2 -P 1,100.00
 Standard Room A -P 800.00
 Standard Room B -P 700.00
 Standard Room C -P 600.00
 Single Room 1 -P 550.00
 Single Room 2 -P 500.00
 Single, NA share bathroom -P 300.00
 Single, NAC, Double Bed -P 400.00

STAR PLUS PENSION
Lacson-Rosario Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-2949

Room rates:
 Double, w/ AC -P 475.00
 Double, w/ fan & bathroom -P 375.00
 Single, AC w/ common CR -P 310.00
 Double, common CR -P 290.00




TINDALO PENSION
Tindalo St., Shopping Center

Room rates:
 Family Room -P 420.00
 Single, w/ AC -P 380.00
 Single, w/o AC -P 280.00


MERCENARY INN
Liroville Subd., Singcang
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-6185

Room rates:
 Family -P 700.00
 Executive -P 550.00
 Double -P 450.00
 Single -P 400.00

MONIQUE PENSION
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-0397

Room rates:
 Single, w/ AC & CR -P 290.00
 Single, w/o AC w/ CR -P 170.00
 Ordinary, Common CR -P 150.00


TRAVELER’S INN
B.S. Aquino Drive
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-2966
(Dormitory Type)
 Dorm (4 pax) -P
 Dorm Type (8 pax) -P 5,200.00
 Double Bed, AC -P 850.00



OMAR PENSION
Narra Ave., Shopping Center
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 709-0062

Room rates:
 Double, w/ AC -P 500.00
 Single, w/ AC -P 350.00
 Single, NAC -P 280.00
 Single, NAC overnight -P 200.00
 Extra Bed -P 50.00


RESIDENCE INN
56 Luzuriaga St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-6674

Room rates:
 Penthouse (fully furnished) -P 3,000.00
 Non-Aircon Room -P 1,000.00
 Triple Room, w/ TV (AC) -P 750.00
 Double Room, w/ TV (AC) -P 600.00

11th BED & BREAKFAST
11th St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-9191

Room rates:
 Aircon Room -P 390.00
 Single w/ AC -P 600.00
 Double w/ aircon -P 700.00
 Family -P 750.00
(Rooms w/ cable TV)



HALILI INN
San Sebastian –Locsin Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-3342

Room rates:
 Double, Non-aircon -P 500.00
 Semi-Double, w/AC -P 350.00
 Single, NAC -P 200.00

JACQUELINE PENSION
13th Gatuslao, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 709-8580

Room rates:
 Non-aircon -P 200.00
 Aircon Rooms -P 450.00

LAS ROCAS
Gatuslao St., Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 431-7288

Room rates:
 Aircon Rooms -P 400.00
 Non-aircon -P 220.00
 Extra Bed -P 100.00

LD PENSION
San Juan – Lizuriaga Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-6920
(034) 434-4979
Room rates:
 De Luxe -P 700.00
 Double -P 600.00
 Single, Aircon -P 550.00
 Non-aircon -P 300.00

NOBC HOSTEL
Kadiwa Center
Provincial Tourism Office
North Capitol Road
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 433-5391

Room rates:
 Double, w/AC -P 385.00
 Private Room (Rate/pax) -P 110.00
 Common Room (12 pax)
Rate/pax -P 70.00
 Extra Bed -P 110.00





ROSITA’S HOMETEL
Mabini-San Sebastian Sts. Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 434-5163

Room rates:
 Matrimonial Bed -P 500.00
 Double, w/AC & TV -P 500.00
 Non-aircon, 4 beds -P 500.00
 Aircon, w/TV -P 450.00


RAINBOW PENSION
Rosario-Mabini Sts.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 707-7931

Room rates:
 Single, w/AC-24 hrs. -P 450.00
 Single, w/AC-overnight -P 380.00
 Single, w/o AC-24 hrs. -P 250.00
 Single, w/o AC-overnight -P 190.00
 Extra Bed -P 50.00





PALMAS DEL MAR RESORT
JR Torres Ave. Airport Subd.Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 435-3527 & (034) 433-5391

Room rates:
 Island Pool Room -P 995.00
 Garden Room – reg. rate -P 1,195.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,345.00
 Lagoon Room -P 1,095.00
o reg. rate -P 1,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,495.00
 Family Room -P 1,700.00
o Regular -P 2,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,695.00
 Villa Cabana -P 1,995.00
o Regular -P 2,395.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,695.00
 Villa Cabana w/ Sofa Bed -P 1,395.00
o Regular -P 1,695.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,895.00
 Villa Cabana w/ Ref.
o Regular -P 2095.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 2,542.00
 Poolside Bedroom Suite
o Regular -P 1,545.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,845.00
 Poolside Junior Suite
o Regular -P 1,345.00
o Peak & Saturday -P 1,645.00

STA. FE RESORT
Burgs Ext., Brgy. Granada
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 432-1073

Room rates:
 Oso’s Cabana, AC w/ TV -P 800.00
 Oso’s Villas, AC, H/C Shower -P 1,000.00
o w/ Refrigerator -P 1,400.00
 Mario’s Canitas, w/ AC, H/C
Shower w/ Cable TV -P 1,400.00
 Oso’s Family Cabana w/ AC,
TV & Kitchen -P 1,600.00
 Aircon w/o TV -P 750.00
ALICIA DORM
 Aircon -P 200.00
 Non-aircon -P 100.00

NATURES VILLAGE RESORT
Talisay City
Negros Occidental
Tel: (034) 495-0808
(034) 712-1272

Convention Rates:
 Standard Room, Single Occupancy
P 2,400.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Standard Room, Twin Sharing
P 3,200.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Superior Room, Triple Sharing
P 4,500.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Deluxe Room, Quadruple Sharing
P 5,500.00 for 3 days & 2 nights
 Standard Room, Single Occupancy
P 4,800.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Standard Room, Twin Sharing
P 6,500.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Superior Room, Triple Sharing
P 9,000.00 for 5 days & 4 nights
 Deluxe Room, Quadruple Sharing
P 11,000.00 for 5 days & 4 nights

Convention rates apply to reservations made and paid on or before December 29,2007. Regular rates apply to reservations made in January 2008.
Regular room rates:
Standard
 Marapara Rooms,single occupancy -P 1,800.00
 Marapara Rooms,double sharing -P 2,200.00

Superior
 Sagay Rooms,single occupancy -P 2,000.00
 Sagay Rooms,double sharing -P 2,400.00

Deluxe
 Hinigaran Rooms,single occupancy -P 2,200.00
 Hinigaran Rooms,double sharing -P 2,400.00
 Mayor’s Room (Suite) -P 4,200.00
 Governor’s Room (Suite) -P 4,200.00
 Extra bed -P 400.00
 Country Cottage
* Double/Triple Sharing -P 3,000.00
 Family Room, 5 persons -P 3,000.00
 Family Room, 4 persons -P 2,500.00
 Family Room #5, 5 persons -P 2,000.00
 Extra bed -P 400.00
 Room rates include 12% VAT, complimentary Breakfast, entrance to Salvation Park and
use of resort pool.


PLANTA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

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

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

Extra Bed 300.00
Extra Person/Mat 200.00

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

TEMPORARILY ALL BOOKINGS WILL BE HANDLED BY BUSINESS INN AT TELEPHONE NO. (023) 4338877




TAMERA PLAZA INN
79 Lacson St. Bacolod City
Telephone: +63(034) 432-1708 Telefax: +63(034) 709-0886

Rooms Rates
Executive Suite 2,000.00
Family 1,500.00
Suite 1,095.00
De Luxe A 995.00
De Luxe B 895.00
Standard 750.00

Thanks for this @Smile. Very informative indeed.:)

To all newbies here(SSC-Bacolod), WELCOME and let the fun come rollin'...

[annie_may]

^^ Why wala? Go lang sa street photography. Anyway, kakilala kamo ni Juicydude? :D
yup isa kami ka office sa TP Bacolod. my first project is to take a portrait sang buang sa Ramos! hehehe!

Hi annie_may ... love your flickr gallery ;)
thanks and thanks man for adding me sa flickr! :)

:banana:

[jaywalker]

WHAAAAAT??? ANOTHER AWARD??? :banana::banana::banana:

Bacolod NGO wins World Bank contest
BY CARLA GOMEZ

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. of Bacolod City won the World Bank’s Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Grant Competition, AIDFI executive director Aladino Moraca said yesterday.

The AIDFI project proposal was “Installation of Hydraulic Ram Pumps for Water Supply Trade-off to the Protection and Conservation of 1,000 Hectares Watershed Forest Reserve.”

Panibagong Paraan 2008, the Philippines Development Innovation Marketplace, is the third biennial search spearheaded by the World Bank and its partners for innovative ideas that aim to promote development and social progress, Moraca said.

The search for innovative ideas has focus on addressing local governance issues and on fresh, creative approaches as well as practical and indigenous mechanisms for participatory governance, he said.

AIDFI project was one of the 30 winners awarded a prize money for implementation.

The project will be funded by Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program as one of the partners of WB that support the Project Grant Competition for Panibagong Paraan 2008.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Murcia in cooperation with the communities living within and adjacent areas on the declared watershed forest reserve, Moraca said.

The AIDFI ram pump is a device that is water powered and which automatically pushes up water flowing through it to very high elevations 24 hours a day with hardly any maintenance cost, he said.

The most novel feature of the ram pump model developed and manufactured by AIDFI is the use of door hinge for the waste valve, which creates a steel-to-steel seal, Moraca said. This avoids the use of gasket which would quickly wear out in this high impact valve.

Its ram pump is specially designed for use, where maintenance is carried-out by trained local people in the community with limited access to tools and spare parts. Some parts need regular replacement and are therefore made from cheap and locally available materials: the waste valve is made from a door hinge and the check valve can be made from an old car tire, Moraca said.

The Bacolod NGO's ram pump was also one of 10 winners of the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in London in June last year.*CPG

http://www.negrosdaily.com/files/NDB2108h3.jpg
HYDRAULIC RAM IN MINOYAN. Hydraulic ram pump designer and maker Roberto Alaban Jr. (right) of Manapla, Negros Occidental recently installed a one-inch hydraulic ram pump in the farm of former Bacolod City Councilor Rolando Villamor (left) in Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental, powered by water from a spring that drops 20 meters to the hydram. The farm is located nearly 100 meters vertical distance from the pump. A hydram lifts water up to a height of 100 meters using only the power of falling water and works 24 hours a day absolutely fuel-free. For inquiries visit Bert’s website at http://ra-initiatives.tripod.com or link up using the mobile number 0920 903 3074.*

Source:Negros Daily Bulletin

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/04/18

City college plans to adopt TESDA's ladderized education

Bacolod City (18 April) -- More than a thousand students took the entrance examinations given by the Bacolod City College (BCC) for the next school year.

Courses offered at the city college include B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Office Administration, Computer Secretarial, B.S. Industrial Technology and Teachers Education, City Administrator and current OIC College Administrator of BCC said.

About 200 students will be admitted to BS Business Administration, 100 to BS Industrial Technology, and 100 to BS Office Administration and 300 students will be admitted to Computer Secretarial which will now be a ladderized course that would lead to BSOA.

Bacolod City College has to limit the number of students since classrooms are not enough to accommodate a large number of students. BSOA, ComSec and Teachers Education hold their classes at Taculing Campus while BSBA and BSIT at Sum-ag Campus, according to program coordinators of each department.

According to Balo, he plans to implement short-term courses this coming school year since these will not disrupt or change the courses currently offered. There are also plans to adopt the ladderized system as mandated by the Department of Education. TESDA accredited subjects will also be offered especially in Industrial Technology so students can have their certificate after their second year which they can use for employment locally and abroad.

Balo also plans to offer electrical, refrigeration, automotive, plumbing, welding, masonry, carpentry, painting and electronics and have the students go on on-the-job training at either at Ceres, Justiniani Motors, TUP or call centers.

"Educators should not limit education to where the students only end up as sales clerks but most importantly equip them with technical know-how that is presently in great demand by industries here and abroad," Balo added.

For further information and inquiries on the schedules, students may call Tel. No. (034) 708-6200. (CMO/PIA/EAD)

[jaywalker]

Burgos Street,Bacolod City

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[Weina]

florenceville is just along the araneta hiway in the southern part of bacolod. it is accesible as pu's pass by the area 24/7. its near the sea so i don't know if it is an advantage or disadvantage. infront of it are 2 big subdivisions, the middle class gardenville subd, where there is a la consolacion school campus inside and the high end manville royale subdivision. on the other hand, puentebella subd. is also very accesible by pu's 24/7. the area is purely residential as it is surrounded by a number of middle class subdivisions. i hope this will help.

:hi: bacolodchamp

thank you very much for the reply. i really appreciate it. hope you don't mind however my follow up questions. are both places near the downtown area if not at least how far? are both subd. a middle class, lower end/old subdivision? are these populated places? do you have an idea how much is the cost of lot per sqm on these subd. or the neighbouring residential areas. somebody is offering me lots here for 600-700 pesos only per sqm. i am not sure if this is a good buy there.

thanks again.

[annie_may]

jaywalker:
love the colors on the 1st pic... very warm! :banana:

[kyle@1008]

Burgos Street,Bacolod City

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ayun bahay ni sugarb.....!! sa dulo...

[jaywalker]

^^Kit-anon ang atup.:lol:

jaywalker:
love the colors on the 1st pic... very warm! :banana:

Thank You! Amo na obra namon sang pagpauli ko.Panguha images sang Bacolod together with SUV111 and Boynegros.Hopefully you could join us next time.:cheers:

[annie_may]

^^Kit-anon ang atup.:lol:



Thank You! Amo na obra namon sang pagpauli ko.Panguha images sang Bacolod together with SUV111 and Boynegros.Hopefully you could join us next time.:cheers:


oo ba! sadya gid na! :banana:

[bacolodchamp]

:hi: bacolodchamp

thank you very much for the reply. i really appreciate it. hope you don't mind however my follow up questions. are both places near the downtown area if not at least how far? are both subd. a middle class, lower end/old subdivision? are these populated places? do you have an idea how much is the cost of lot per sqm on these subd. or the neighbouring residential areas. somebody is offering me lots here for 600-700 pesos only per sqm. i am not sure if this is a good buy there.

thanks again.

i myself is not based in bacolod right now. anyway, both properties are populated, yes, if what you mean by that is the number of people presently residing in these subdivisions. its about one ride to and from the downtown area where commercial establishments are located. schools and hospitals are not that far away either. what's good about bacolod is that you can get to any places without the hassle of being caught in a traffic jam. unlike in some urban areas where its unpredictable. i guess the price range is reasonable considering its proximity to middle class subdivisions which to my knowledge doesn't fall below the 1K level. just a piece of trivia, although this was about 10 years ago. there were lots offered to us at 40k per 200 sq m cut at florenceville before. i should have grabbed the opportunity.:)

having said these, it's still best that you have to see it for yourself and find out.:)

[ngprofflorida]

Hi guys...Its been so long since I visited our thread, busy gd abi.:)

Anyways, @Grandew09, welcome to Bacolod thread, regarding the AIDS news, everybody knows Aids is a Pandemic disease, its anywhere in the world. Well, we dont have to worry about it if you are faithful to you partner and maintains fedelity in your relationship, you will not be affected, and of course the best way to get rid of the disease... sexual abstinence outside the boundary of marraige..:)


I agree with you, Bacolod HIV related cases is very small percentage compare to other places in the philippines.

[ngprofflorida]

Burgos Street,Bacolod City

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Wow very nice pics mig, beautiful landscaping, comparable to some places in Florida.....

[bacolodchamp]

Wow very nice pics mig, beautiful landscaping, comparable to some places in Florida.....

and migo, look at the streets of bacolod, very clean. and you can hardly see any graffiti on the walls. that's what i like about bacolod...:banana:

[habagatcentral1]

ayun bahay ni sugarb.....!! sa dulo...

Hehehe!!! Uu nga. :D

[boy muscovado]

what's good about naga's project? i'm intrigued by this...:) ram pump being recognized by ashden awards with ex-vp gore at the helm is something ...tsk tsk.


Yes, i agree with you, but what I said was my own personal choice. NCF-Naga City's project was also unique because it was the only of its category in the exhibit. I'm not that bias against the ram pumps because its IS a wonderful creation. But what I like about NCF is that it plans to have its own digital weather station managed by typhoon2000.com (the Philippine's first typhoon website and amateur plotting group). It's reinforcing PAGASA's ailing technology to a typhoon-haunted province. It could warn the locality ahead with 3 interpolated weather agencies (JTWC, JMA, NOAA) to aid our local station. It's just like inculcating typhoon-education to Filipinos (the most typhoon visited country in the world) as to earthquake education to California and Japan.

[boy muscovado]

what's good about naga's project? i'm intrigued by this...:) ram pump being recognized by ashden awards with ex-vp gore at the helm is something ...tsk tsk.


peace migs ha...he he he hehe...one reason that I would like Naga to push through with their project is that, I am the co-administrator of the website so proud man ko that an LGU will be using our services for typhoon tracking, forecasting and archiving.......:banana::banana::banana:.....

He he he he...hope to put up a future weather station of ours here in bacolod :banana::banana::banana:

[Weina]

i myself is not based in bacolod right now. anyway, both properties are populated, yes, if what you mean by that is the number of people presently residing in these subdivisions. its about one ride to and from the downtown area where commercial establishments are located. schools and hospitals are not that far away either. what's good about bacolod is that you can get to any places without the hassle of being caught in a traffic jam. unlike in some urban areas where its unpredictable. i guess the price range is reasonable considering its proximity to middle class subdivisions which to my knowledge doesn't fall below the 1K level. just a piece of trivia, although this was about 10 years ago. there were lots offered to us at 40k per 200 sq m cut at florenceville before. i should have grabbed the opportunity.:)

having said these, it's still best that you have to see it for yourself and find out.:)

thank you very much again bacolodchamp:hi: i'm still waiting for more info i requested so your info is really a great help. at least i had an inkling of the place and the price right now. we're thinking/planning to use these lots for lower/middle cost housing in the future but right now nobody's there to help us check the location since we're also based abroad so any info i get online is very valuable to me.

:cheers::angel:

[williepenz]

To all,
Thanks a lot guys for all the information you gave. Anyway, una sa lahat,i'm from davao but currently here in america. I am married with one child,a girl. Weve been searching and looking for any places where my husband and child could live safe,happily and near manila. We tried to live in davao ,its nice there but my husband and child cannot take too much hit. I've been in bacolod once, i think that was year 2000,but that's just for one day and i never had the chance to see negros at all,so disappointed. The only thing i can remember about bacolod is the cool breeze, so fresh and the most important is very clean (compare to davao with all the industrial plant, you can imagine the air that you and your family inhale everyday,god its so hot and humid). Anyway, i have read a lot of topics about bacolod, my husband is looking for a place like middle class old subdivision, not so far from downtown, especially we have a child whose turning 3 this july, and not for long she will be starting preschool. We want to send her in a private or any international school if possible. i know that you guys will going to tell me to check bacolod first to see if we are going to like it, and the answer is yes, we've been wasting all our life moving back and forth here in america and when we already settled we still want to go back to the philippines, yes,even my husband love our country, for him its the best, he misses all the people,the fruits,fresh fish,oh my god, i'm getting hungry already,haha. We like bacolod too because its only 50 minutes from manila,my husband is disabled veteran and we go to manila twice a month for VA regular checkup.

Anyway, i hope i could meet some of the people here in the forum when we get settled there in bacolod. To all of you asking, we will be there next month, i hope so. We just need to settle some important things here in USA . We are very excited to see the place and i hope we could find some good place to build a new home. Thanks a lot to all of you,you are all very helpful. salamat talga.

[Xeltran]

@williepenz
Hello po :)
You made the right decision in choosing Bacolod as your new home. The city was recently ranked 1st in the Best Places to Live in the Philippines survey by MoneySense Magazine.

I think I can help you with more info about the schools that you want your child to enroll to. :) For the subdivisions, I think the adult members of SSC Bacolod can give you more info on that. :) Anyway, I will help as much as possible.

[bacolodchamp]

peace migs ha...he he he hehe...one reason that I would like Naga to push through with their project is that, I am the co-administrator of the website so proud man ko that an LGU will be using our services for typhoon tracking, forecasting and archiving.......:banana::banana::banana:.....

He he he he...hope to put up a future weather station of ours here in bacolod :banana::banana::banana:

ha ha. don't be too defensive migo. migohay ta ya. what i mean when i asked about naga's project is that i don't have any slightest idea about it. although you said that its about disaster preparedness and its about saving lives. for me, that's one project that also deserve commendation. that's why i asked about it. and to think that somebody from bacolod recognizes it is something that i think deserves looking into. but no offense made migo..:)

[gladita]

Wow iam very impressed with the award and this is another big achievement to the local government....:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
I've worked with AIDFI in the past in some projects and I must say they deserve the numerous awards they've been getting. Their community based lemon grass essential oil project was also a winner in the 2007 BiD Challenge
http://www.bidnetwork.org/article-84903-en.html

[SamwiseGamgee]

I've worked with AIDFI in the past in some projects and I must say they deserve the numerous awards they've been getting. Their community based lemon grass essential oil project was also a winner in the 2007 BiD Challenge
http://www.bidnetwork.org/article-84903-en.html

Hi, Glady! Welcome to SSC. Glad you joined us here. Congratulations on your MoneySense article. :)

[gladita]

Hi, Glady! Welcome to SSC. Glad you joined us here. Congratulations on your MoneySense article. :)
Hehehe..Thanks gid Neil. Been having problem sa account ko eh. Di ko tana ka post comment. Hay maan. I have to email SSC pa to have it fixed. Anyway, thanks gid ah. Daw kanami gid sg mga discussions sa forum.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ OT:
Gladita of MoneySense, welcome to SSC. And oh my, @Nong Sam, you're name is Neil? :)

[Christendom]

Bacolod rated ‘most livable city’BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

Bacolod City has been rated the number one “most livable city” in the Philippines today, Bacolod Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson said yesterday.

Sayson cited the March-April 2008 edition of MoneySense, a magazine for international release that ranked Bacolod Number One among the top 20 most livable cities in the country.

Sayson announced this Saturday during the induction of the new officers of the Negros Press Club at the L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.

“This is a feather in the cap of the present (Leonardia) administration,” Sayson said, considering that the magazine is being read internationally.

The article entitled “Best Places to Live” ranked Makati second in the list of the top 20 cities followed by Davao, Marikina, Iloilo, Las Piñas, Pasig, San Fernando, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Manila, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Muntinlupa, Angeles, Baguio, Lipa, Calamba, General Santos and Cebu.

The author, Heinz Bulos, explained that for the compilation of their first list of the “Best Places to Live”, they relied on two existing surveys, and these are the Philippine Human Development Report published by the Human Development Network in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, and the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center.

RATING PROCESS

The process, he said, was to first get the top 30 provinces, including Metro Manila, based on the 2003 Human Development Index of the PHDR. From the 30 provinces, they identified the cities and municipalities classified by the National Statistics Office as first class in terms of income, ending up with 219 places, he added.

From the list, they considered only those in the AIM study of the most competitive cities which used seven key drivers of competitiveness – cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, linkages and accessibility, infrastructure, human resources, responsiveness of LGUs, and quality of life, Bulos said.

However, they only focused on three – dynamism of local economy (which indicates income opportunities), infrastructure (which relates to availability of modern conveniences), and quality of life (which refers to clean, safe place to raise a family), he said.

They picked the top 20 based on their average ranking, using those three criteria, he added.

‘OVER ACHIEVER’

Meanwhile, the article “Best Places to Live” included a blog called PromdiLiving.com which described Bacolod City as an over-achiever, bagging the “Most Competitive Mid-Sized City in the Philippines” from the Asian Institute of Management, ranking high on all criteria.

It also noted that the city government was named the “Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit in the Philippines,” is a “Clean and Green Hall of Fame” awardee, and was recently declared as “Football City.”

Bacolod City has a thriving commerce and trade economy, the quality of life enviable, the cost of living affordable, is rich in history, a great place to raise children, and has warm and hospitable people, the MoneySense item also said.

The combination of a more laid-back lifestyle and modern conveniences makes Bacolod the country’s “Best Place to Live,” it also said.*CGS


http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/April/08/topstory2.htm

Ha ha. This story was bannered in this thread 2 weeks ago. and this is what we all here are saying all along. We're far more advanced in bringing the news than the newspapers...:lol:

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(Courtesy by Promdiliving)

[SamwiseGamgee]

Hehehe..Thanks gid Neil. Been having problem sa account ko eh. Di ko tana ka post comment. Hay maan. I have to email SSC pa to have it fixed. Anyway, thanks gid ah. Daw kanami gid sg mga discussions sa forum.

Hehe... Your presence is a welcome relief. Sometimes we need a lady's stabilizing perspective here when the discussions go out of control.

^^ OT:
Gladita of MoneySense, welcome to SSC. And oh my, @Nong Sam, you're name is Neil? :)

Hehe.. Hipos lang, Bern. :D

[bacolodchamp]

From the Center
with Rolly Espina

It is time that we applaud Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue for earning for Bacolod the coveted title as the Best Local Government Practice in Western Visayas.

The award was presented yesterday to Jocelle and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia.

Although low-key, Jocelle has done more for Bacolod than a lot of other local officials in opening job opportunities for Bacolod folks.

Yet, all throughout, Jocelle remained low-key. She hardly trumpeted what she and the Bacolod Information Technology group had done for Bacolod.

The entry here of call centers generated about 2,000 jobs between 2006 and 2007. That brought in an additional P30 to P40 million a month in terms of monthly salaries alone.

We doff our hat to Jocelle and the Bacolod IT Focus Team who worked hard with the government to bring into Bacolod big time investors.



excerpts from the column of Rolly Espina
www.visayandailystar.com

[bacolodchamp]

Hehehe..Thanks gid Neil. Been having problem sa account ko eh. Di ko tana ka post comment. Hay maan. I have to email SSC pa to have it fixed. Anyway, thanks gid ah. Daw kanami gid sg mga discussions sa forum.

so its you....i bought one yesterday.

[Christendom]

so its you....i bought one yesterday.

magkano bro and where to buy it?bili ako pag-uwi kon dyan this panaad fest

[bacolodchamp]

magkano bro and where to buy it?bili ako pag-uwi kon dyan this panaad fest

national bookstore migo at 120.00.:)

[ngprofflorida]

so its you....i bought one yesterday.


I need to order that magazines:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[ngprofflorida]

To all,
Thanks a lot guys for all the information you gave. Anyway, una sa lahat,i'm from davao but currently here in america. I am married with one child,a girl. Weve been searching and looking for any places where my husband and child could live safe,happily and near manila. We tried to live in davao ,its nice there but my husband and child cannot take too much hit. I've been in bacolod once, i think that was year 2000,but that's just for one day and i never had the chance to see negros at all,so disappointed. The only thing i can remember about bacolod is the cool breeze, so fresh and the most important is very clean (compare to davao with all the industrial plant, you can imagine the air that you and your family inhale everyday,god its so hot and humid). Anyway, i have read a lot of topics about bacolod, my husband is looking for a place like middle class old subdivision, not so far from downtown, especially we have a child whose turning 3 this july, and not for long she will be starting preschool. We want to send her in a private or any international school if possible. i know that you guys will going to tell me to check bacolod first to see if we are going to like it, and the answer is yes, we've been wasting all our life moving back and forth here in america and when we already settled we still want to go back to the philippines, yes,even my husband love our country, for him its the best, he misses all the people,the fruits,fresh fish,oh my god, i'm getting hungry already,haha. We like bacolod too because its only 50 minutes from manila,my husband is disabled veteran and we go to manila twice a month for VA regular checkup.

Anyway, i hope i could meet some of the people here in the forum when we get settled there in bacolod. To all of you asking, we will be there next month, i hope so. We just need to settle some important things here in USA . We are very excited to see the place and i hope we could find some good place to build a new home. Thanks a lot to all of you,you are all very helpful. salamat talga.

Please check my private email. I send you more information about Bacolod City.

[bacolodchamp]

Fernando, Tanpinco to defend RP Am crowns

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Anthony Fernando and Anya Tanpinco try to make it back-to-back as champions in their respective divisions when the 2008 Philippine Amateur Golf Championships is staged May 28-June 1 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club course in Bacolod.

Fernando dominated Mario Labajo in their 36-hole duel and romped away with an 8 and 7 victory in one of the most lopsided final results in the country’s premier amateur championship at the Iloilo Golf Club last year.

But the ICTSI team stalwart is expected to have his hands full this time with a slew of talents out to foil his back-to-back bid, headed by teammate Ferdie Aunzo and fellow national team mainstays Mark Fernando and Jhonnel Ababa, the top amateur in the recent Philippine Open.

Tanpinco, on the other hand, whipped Sunshine Baraquiel to capture the women’s crown via a one-sided 10 and 8 victory. But like Fernando, the Bacolod native will be hard-pressed to score a repeat against a field teeming with talent.

Chihiro Ikeda, for one, is tipped to lead the chase for top honors in the event conducted by the National Golf Association of the Phils. (NGAP) as the reigning RP Ladies Open champion is enjoying top form with a victory in the Thai Juniors recently.

Spicing up the tournament is the staging of the seniors match play among the country’s top golfing elders (handicap index 8.6 and below) with the 36-hole stroke play qualifying to be held May 28-29. The top eight players will advance to the match play event.

The 18-hole quarterfinals will be played May 30, the semis on May 31 and the finals on June 1 with the winner emerging the first seniors match play champion and to be nominated to the team competing in the Asia Pacific Seniors Amateur Championship.

Registration is now open with the first 100 *(men’s,* *handicap index 6.8 and below)* and 60 *(women’s, handicap index 8.6 *and below) participants to be accepted, according to NGAP.

Entry fee is pegged at P2,500 or $60 in both classes.

The top 32 men and top 16 women players after the 36-hole stroke play elims will advance to the match play phase of the event also held in honor of the country’s golfing great Luis “Golem” Silverio, who passed away recently.

For details, contact NGAP at 525-6987 or fax 521-1587 and NOGCC at (034) 441-1190 or fax (034) 441-1191.

Deadline for listup is on May 22 for foreign players and on May 26 for local participants.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sports&p=49&type=2&sec=30&aid=20080418119

[ngprofflorida]

Fernando, Tanpinco to defend RP Am crowns

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Anthony Fernando and Anya Tanpinco try to make it back-to-back as champions in their respective divisions when the 2008 Philippine Amateur Golf Championships is staged May 28-June 1 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club course in Bacolod.

Fernando dominated Mario Labajo in their 36-hole duel and romped away with an 8 and 7 victory in one of the most lopsided final results in the country’s premier amateur championship at the Iloilo Golf Club last year.

But the ICTSI team stalwart is expected to have his hands full this time with a slew of talents out to foil his back-to-back bid, headed by teammate Ferdie Aunzo and fellow national team mainstays Mark Fernando and Jhonnel Ababa, the top amateur in the recent Philippine Open.

Tanpinco, on the other hand, whipped Sunshine Baraquiel to capture the women’s crown via a one-sided 10 and 8 victory. But like Fernando, the Bacolod native will be hard-pressed to score a repeat against a field teeming with talent.

Chihiro Ikeda, for one, is tipped to lead the chase for top honors in the event conducted by the National Golf Association of the Phils. (NGAP) as the reigning RP Ladies Open champion is enjoying top form with a victory in the Thai Juniors recently.

Spicing up the tournament is the staging of the seniors match play among the country’s top golfing elders (handicap index 8.6 and below) with the 36-hole stroke play qualifying to be held May 28-29. The top eight players will advance to the match play event.

The 18-hole quarterfinals will be played May 30, the semis on May 31 and the finals on June 1 with the winner emerging the first seniors match play champion and to be nominated to the team competing in the Asia Pacific Seniors Amateur Championship.

Registration is now open with the first 100 *(men’s,* *handicap index 6.8 and below)* and 60 *(women’s, handicap index 8.6 *and below) participants to be accepted, according to NGAP.

Entry fee is pegged at P2,500 or $60 in both classes.

The top 32 men and top 16 women players after the 36-hole stroke play elims will advance to the match play phase of the event also held in honor of the country’s golfing great Luis “Golem” Silverio, who passed away recently.

For details, contact NGAP at 525-6987 or fax 521-1587 and NOGCC at (034) 441-1190 or fax (034) 441-1191.

Deadline for listup is on May 22 for foreign players and on May 26 for local participants.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sports&p=49&type=2&sec=30&aid=20080418119

Another golf tournament next month.... Bacolod is really a golf destination outside manila....

[habagatcentral1]

By the way, I think there was a concert of "The Hit 80's" at USLS Gym Bacolod.

[JEFFjr_25]

Bacolod City to buy branded dump trucks

(PNA)--The Bacolod City government will now buy branded dump trucks for the city’s Solid Waste Management program.

Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said that he directed the Department of Public Services to come up with a recommendation after he was informed by Engr. Josephus Serna of the said office to prefer branded dump trucks.

However, Leonardia said that his decision will all depend on the recommendation of the end-user.

Earlier the city decided to purchase 10 dump trucks that turned controversial due to the alleged overprice which was bolstered by the recorded statement of Commercial Motors Corp. salesman Roberto Balansag.

That recorded conversation has reversed the plan of the city to purchase 10 dump trucks.

The city has awarded the purchase of the 10 dump trucks to Commercial Motors Corp. at the cost of P895, 000 per unit.

But Mr. Balansag claimed that the cost of dump truck per unit can be reduced between P680,000 to P700,000 as long as the city takes care of the alleged “standard operating procedure or SOP.”

It was later cancelled and finally terminated.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has conducted an investigation led by several committees chaired by Councilors Dindo Ramos, Greg Gasataya and Alex Paglomutan.

[gladita]

^^ OT:
Gladita of MoneySense, welcome to SSC. And oh my, @Nong Sam, you're name is Neil? :)
hehehe...i'm not really connected with the magazine. oops...sorry, i thought you know he's neil. hala ka, wala ka gabasa sg iya blog. simpliving.blogspot.com

and yes, the 80's concert will be tomorrow ar 8pm sa la salle. i heard their philippine tour will be in araneta coliseum and bacolod only.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Uu, sponsored by Mossimo Music.

Hehe! Wala lang ko time nga daan sa blogging gawa subong. Anyway, magbasa na gid ko sang blogs ta. Sorry @Nong Sam.

[SamwiseGamgee]

hehehe...i'm not really connected with the magazine. oops...sorry, i thought you know he's neil. hala ka, wala ka gabasa sg iya blog. simpliving.blogspot.com

and yes, the 80's concert will be tomorrow ar 8pm sa la salle. i heard their philippine tour will be in araneta coliseum and bacolod only.

Yes, she's not connected with MoneySense, Bern. She was interviewed by the editor of the magazine as a resource person for the Bacolod article, in the same manner as Chy and Junelle were the resource persons for the Iloilo article. Glady's blog was mentioned in the article, too.

In addition, she was also featured by the Visayan Daily Star and by no less than Mr. Primo Esleyer, himself. :)

^^ Uu, sponsored by Mossimo Music.

Hehe! Wala lang ko time nga daan sa blogging gawa subong. Anyway, magbasa na gid ko sang blogs ta. Sorry @Nong Sam.

No probs, ah. Bal-an ko man busy ka gid. You must read Glady's Blog (http://www.promdiliving.com/), too. :)

Sorry for the OT, Bacolod peeps.

[jaywalker]

Film needs Ilonggo actors
Ilonggo Negrense actors aged 17 to 60 are needed for small roles and bit parts as well as atmosphere extras for “Namets!”, a full-length digital feature film which will be shot in Negros Occidental, a press release from the Negros Museum said.

Those interested, preferably with training or experience in film or stage acting, are invited to a go-see today, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Negros Museum.

“Namets! or Yummy!” will be directed by Jay Abello, who in 2007 directed the Cinemalaya film Ligaw Liham, shot entirely in Negros Occidental. It is written by Vicente Groyon and stars Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Joel Torre, and Peque Gallaga, the press release added.*

[jaywalker]

New TV show to air tomorrow

A new show called “MAGTV na Amiga” will be simultaneously aired over ABS-CBN Bacolod, Cebu and Davao 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, a press release from the station said.

The show for Western Visayas viewers will cover areas such as Roxas and Kalibo, Guimaras and Iloilo and will bring out the best of the cultural and social milieu of Region 6.

It is an interactive show, with sights and sounds, the press release also said.

In Bacolod, the MAGTV hosts will Meet and Greet viewers at the Gaisano City Supermall on Wednesday, with the cast of Indie film “Ploning” starring Judy Ann Santos, the press release added.*

[habagatcentral1]

Yes, she's not connected with MoneySense, Bern. She was interviewed by the editor of the magazine as a resource person for the Bacolod article, in the same manner as Chy and Junelle were the resource persons for the Iloilo article. Glady's blog was mentioned in the article, too.

In addition, she was also featured by the Visayan Daily Star and by no less than Mr. Primo Esleyer, himself. :)

No probs, ah. Bal-an ko man busy ka gid. You must read Glady's Blog (http://www.promdiliving.com/), too. :)
Sorry for the OT, Bacolod peeps.

KK. Thanks gid. :)

New TV show to air tomorrow

A new show called “MAGTV na Amiga” will be simultaneously aired over ABS-CBN Bacolod, Cebu and Davao 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, a press release from the station said.


And so the MagTV of Cebu became a hit and now has been modified the Sunday morning regional programs all throughout the RNG.

[williepenz]

Dear all,

Another question nga pala guys,my husband wants to do some deep sea fishing while were in bacolod, he wants to know if anybody here knows where he can do some good fishing at a very reasonable rates,we are not so rich,hehehe, just as long as its good and safe.

[jmok]

New TV show to air tomorrow

A new show called “MAGTV na Amiga” will be simultaneously aired over ABS-CBN Bacolod, Cebu and Davao 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, a press release from the station said.

The show for Western Visayas viewers will cover areas such as Roxas and Kalibo, Guimaras and Iloilo and will bring out the best of the cultural and social milieu of Region 6.

It is an interactive show, with sights and sounds, the press release also said.

In Bacolod, the MAGTV hosts will Meet and Greet viewers at the Gaisano City Supermall on Wednesday, with the cast of Indie film “Ploning” starring Judy Ann Santos, the press release added.*


I watched it kanina,,daw gin reformat lng nila ang "Amiga" same hosts.... ..........Interesting naman yung topic nila,,,,,,,They featured Iloilo city......specifically,,,,the Museo Iloilo & the Lapaz Batchoy...also,,,the La Carlota City........hehehehehe^^^^^^^^^^^^

[jaywalker]

PIA Press Release
2008/04/15

Bacolod City mayor urges: Support Earth Day
Bacolod City (15 April) -- City Mayor Evelio Leonardia has declared the observance of International Earth Day in the city on April 22, and has enjoined participation of city government employees, schools, non-government organizations and other sectors.

Mayor Leonardia issued Executive Order No. 12, based on City Ordinance No. 404, or an Ordinance Declaring Every April 22 of Every Year As "Earth Day" in Bacolod City.

The theme for the Philippine Earth Day celebration is "Tubig Ay Buhay-Ating Pagyamanin at Linisin".

Event organizers and representatives of about 60 organizations and offices in the Bacolod and Negros Occidental held a series of meetings to outline various activities for the month. (PIA/cad)

[Xeltran]

Lapit na lang mag-1000 replies, yey, new thread naman. :)

I watched MagTV na Amiga kagina and I must say, I look forward to more episodes of the show. It was very well shot, and the hosts had very good rapport; two new hosts were introduced aside from the now-defunct Amiga show hosts.

[jmok]

Lapit na lang mag-1000 replies, yey, new thread naman. :)

I watched MagTV na Amiga kagina and I must say, I look forward to more episodes of the show. It was very well shot, and the hosts had very good rapport; two new hosts were introduced aside from the now-defunct Amiga show hosts.


i must agree.......me too,,,i am looking forward for the next episodes....heheheh,,,,,the other host seems kwela.......(yunggirl na chubby:lol::lol:) :):)

[bacolodchamp]

Film needs Ilonggo actors
Ilonggo Negrense actors aged 17 to 60 are needed for small roles and bit parts as well as atmosphere extras for “Namets!”, a full-length digital feature film which will be shot in Negros Occidental, a press release from the Negros Museum said.

Those interested, preferably with training or experience in film or stage acting, are invited to a go-see today, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Negros Museum.

“Namets! or Yummy!” will be directed by Jay Abello, who in 2007 directed the Cinemalaya film Ligaw Liham, shot entirely in Negros Occidental. It is written by Vicente Groyon and stars Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Joel Torre, and Peque Gallaga, the press release added.*





Negros Summer Workshop On


The workshop offers 13 modules, including a new course, Cinematography, which will equip students with knowledge and skills related to the principles and techniques in manipulating the camera in telling story for the screen. It also requires students to complete a short video project.

The annual workshop will be highlighted by the 11th Crystal Piaya Video Competition, a 3 to 33 minute film competition that is open to amateur and professional filmmakers. The top winner will receive P25,000.

The workshops was institutionalized in 1991 after Negrense artists were recognized in the Negros Centennial Awards for the Arts with nationally acclaimed director, Peque Gallaga, and Dr. Elsie Coscolluela, a Palanca awardee with a pool of artists sharing their expertise in their respective fields.

The other courses offered are children’s theater, teenage acting, basic acting, theater improvisation, being workshop, movement, film production, sound design, make-up for film and theater, driector’s apprenticeship and stage management.

Prospective students have until tomorrow to register for any of the courses. The workshops will end May 17.

[ngprofflorida]

Dear all,

Another question nga pala guys,my husband wants to do some deep sea fishing while were in bacolod, he wants to know if anybody here knows where he can do some good fishing at a very reasonable rates,we are not so rich,hehehe, just as long as its good and safe.

Pens I already pm you just check the email.....please dont hesitate to ask question... we have the answers.

[ngprofflorida]

From the Center
with Rolly Espina

It is time that we applaud Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue for earning for Bacolod the coveted title as the Best Local Government Practice in Western Visayas.

The award was presented yesterday to Jocelle and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia.

Although low-key, Jocelle has done more for Bacolod than a lot of other local officials in opening job opportunities for Bacolod folks.

Yet, all throughout, Jocelle remained low-key. She hardly trumpeted what she and the Bacolod Information Technology group had done for Bacolod.

The entry here of call centers generated about 2,000 jobs between 2006 and 2007. That brought in an additional P30 to P40 million a month in terms of monthly salaries alone.

We doff our hat to Jocelle and the Bacolod IT Focus Team who worked hard with the government to bring into Bacolod big time investors.



excerpts from the column of Rolly Espina
www.visayandailystar.com

shes really good, hope she will run the mayor in the next election.....diin na ang iban nga councilor sang Bacolod paging lang....shes so many project nag prosper gid, and many job created. kudos kay jocelle

[ngprofflorida]

and migo, look at the streets of bacolod, very clean. and you can hardly see any graffiti on the walls. that's what i like about bacolod...:banana:

It is clean thats why pens wants to move to Bacolod soon, am sending her more information about Bacolod, I hope it will help, I encourage her to ask more question. since Bacolod is diversified. stable peace and order....

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[gladita]

Sipalay: The Jewel of the Sugar Island
Part 1
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Part 2
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[JEFFjr_25]

City gov't not yet inclined to take over Negros regional hospital

(PNA) – The city government of Bacolod is not yet inclined to take over the management of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Regional Hospital (CLMRH) although it was recommended by the regional director of the Department of Health (DOH), Director Lydia Depra-Ramos.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia said a thorough study is yet to be made to determine whether the city government can afford to run a hospital.

“A committee headed by Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson is now working with the University of St. La Salle and some technical people to evaluate, assess and make recommendations as to what should be done with the regional hospital. The bottom line is still to better serve our people,” he said.

Right now the city has two options – to build its own hospital or help put up additional facilities inside the regional hospital.

CLMRH is now congested and 60 percent of the patients are from Bacolod City.

[Taz08]

may new thread na ba?

[habagatcentral1]

Masugod na ta new thread ah. Karon lang ang introduction.

[williepenz]

you are right ngprofflorida, very excited right now, we are starting to pack some of our things here, matter of fact we already had a buyer for our house,haha,miss ko na talaga ang pinas. Pagdating nga namin dyan first thing i would do is grill some tuna fish and bake some red snapper,gosh, so delicious, and don't forget eat lots and lots of mango. One day when get settled there,i would like to meet some of you who are based in bacolod right now or maybe get together and have some barbecue at my house.

[habagatcentral1]

Post away folks. Kamo na di bahala sa introduction. :)

[bacolodchamp]

you are right ngprofflorida, very excited right now, we are starting to pack some of our things here, matter of fact we already had a buyer for our house,haha,miss ko na talaga ang pinas. Pagdating nga namin dyan first thing i would do is grill some tuna fish and bake some red snapper,gosh, so delicious, and don't forget eat lots and lots of mango. One day when get settled there,i would like to meet some of you who are based in bacolod right now or maybe get together and have some barbecue at my house.

hope i can join you..he he

[habagatcentral1]

New thread here:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=611445

This thread is about to be locked and already started a new thread for everyone to enjoy. :)

[Blair]

locked..

[boy muscovado]

ha ha. don't be too defensive migo. migohay ta ya. what i mean when i asked about naga's project is that i don't have any slightest idea about it. although you said that its about disaster preparedness and its about saving lives. for me, that's one project that also deserve commendation. that's why i asked about it. and to think that somebody from bacolod recognizes it is something that i think deserves looking into. but no offense made migo..:)

thanks migo.....thats why I would like mayor bing and mayor jessie robredo to have a sister city pact (Naga-Bacolod). He he he he. :banana::banana:

[jaywalker]

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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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Originally created by SUV111

[jaywalker]

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^^^^

[jaywalker]

Sipalay: The Jewel of the Sugar Island
Part 1
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Part 2
wkk6GCB5V5I

^^^^

[bacolodchamp]

sipalay is a complete destination. the beach, the underwater and the mountains...:)

[jaywalker]

WIFI Zones in BACOLOD CITY

Robinsons Place Foodcourt
Sylvia Manor Hotel
MO2 Days Inn
Kuppa
L'fisher Hotel
University Courtyard
UNO-R
La Salle Campus
Mayfair Center
Pietro Kaffee
Palmas del Mar
Circle Inn
East Block
Bobs Lacson
Bobs East
Tamera Inn
Northwest Inn
Bacolod Business Inn

[boy muscovado]

Yeheeey!
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BACOLOD !

Its clean....:banana: it's green....:banana: most liveable...:cheers:vibrant...:banana:relaxing...:cheers:enjoyable...:cheers::banana:environmentally sound....^^
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/abudominic/Bacolodonair.jpg

THE DESTINATION TO BE IN 2008 AND BEYOND!
BOOM BACOLOD!!!

[jaywalker]

Post away folks. Kamo na di bahala sa introduction. :)
Thank you Habagat for starting the new thread.:cheers:

sipalay is a complete destination. the beach, the underwater and the mountains...:)

Totally an amazing place @Bacolodchamp.It's full of natural wonders.It's gives us more reason to explore more the beauty of Negros.Still ,Sipalay is unknown to some Filipinos.It needs more aggressive marketing to promote Sipalay and the entire Negros Occidental both national and international.:cheers:

[bacolodchamp]

Tanpinco to defend title in amateur golf tourney

Ladies defending champion Anya Tanpinco and ICTSI Team mainstay Joey Huerva will lead Bacolod bets in their respective divisions when the 2008 Philippine Amateur Golf Championships open May 28 to June 1 at the Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club in Marapara, Bacolod City.

The two will face stiff opposition from a tough field consisting of national team players and amateur stars from Tommy Manotoc’s Calatagan, Luigi Yulo’s Canlubang, as well as the pool of talents from Ricky Razon backed ICTSI National Golf Team.

In last year’s finals, Tanpinco outclassed Sunshine Baraquiel to clinch the women’s crown via a lopsided 10 and 8 victory at the Iloilo Golf Club. This time, Tanpinco will sweat it out with current RP Ladies Open Champion Chihiro Ikeda who recently ruled the Thai Juniors International.

Meanwhile, Huerva, seeded 5th in stroke play in last year’s Philipine Amateur finals, will have his hands full facing defending champion Anthony Fernando who routed Mario Labajo, 8 and 7 in last year’s finals.

The 17-year-old Huerva will continue to bank on his fine form gained from his outstanding performance in last month’s PAL Interclub and having captured the Best Gross Champion in last week’s Manila Southwoods Invitational.

Out to provide excitement in this year’s tournament, held in honor of the country’s golfing great Luis “Golem” Silverio, are national team members Ferdie Aunzo, Mark Fernando, Jhonnel Ababa, and former national jungolf star Tonlits Asistio. Also expected are international entries coming from the national team of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and other Asian countries.The event is a 36-hole stroke play with the top 32 for men’s and top 16 for women’s advancing to the matchplay finals.

Spicing up the tournament will be the senior’s matchplay among the country’s golfing elders having handicap index 8.6 and below, with 36-hole stroke play qualifying to be staged May 28 to 29.*

[jaywalker]

Monday, April 21, 2008
Bago taps ex-Olympian slugger to help city boxing
By Jerome Galunan Jr.

HUNGRY of reviving the image as the 'boxing capital' of the Philippines, the City Government of Bago under Mayor Ramon Torres has tapped the services of erstwhile Olympic boxing campaigner Leopoldo Cantancio to help handle the development and training of future sluggers of Bacolod City.

Cantancio, who was part of Philippine Sports Commission training poll and is familiar of the grassroots development scheme, is believed to be the right person to carry on the local government unit's (LGUs) objective of establishing long-term sports program in boxing in the locality.

The LGU also aims to restore its image as one of the country's top amateur boxer producers, which was started by the performances of the Velasco and Vicera brothers.

To realize this plan, the city has restored and rehabilitated the former ABAP gym, costing P3,450,390.43.

The facility has produced the likes of 1992 Barcelona Olympics bronze medallist and national women's boxing team head coach Roel Velasco and younger brother Mansueto 'Onyok', who eventually brought home the silver medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Aside from the Velascos, other Olympian sluggers who were developed and in time gave honor to the country were Reynaldo Galido, Isidro Vicera and Larry
Semillano.

These pugs were only few in the long list of boxers the city has honed to represent the country in the different international competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games and the World Championships and Olympics.

The present administration is also looking forward to give their former national champion boxers opportunities for employment, who have already gone to the different boxing gyms in Bacolod and other neighboring cities and towns to render their services as trainers

[jmok]

who wants to work abroad?

Jobs abroad
available for Bacoleños


Job openings for Australia and the Middle East through Pisces International Placement are available for applicants from Bacolod City, the Public Employment Services Office announced yesterday.

Universal Labour Services of Australia needs diesel mechanics.

For Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Ghanim Al Mazroa Consultants needs contract representatives, data encoder, and application developer; Yuksel Insaat, surveying engineers, bulldozer operators, tower crane operators, surveyors, payloader operators, grader operators, crane operators, backhoe operators; Pioneers Chemicals Factory Co., Ltd., production engineer, and laboratory technician;

Saudi Est. for Roads and Buildings, mechanic, AC technicians, steel fixer, truck driver, carpenters, civil engineer; Al-Ra’Em Contracting Est., electronic technician; Al Jaseera Int’l. Academy, five male English teachers; Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Charitable Institution, architectural design engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, architectural engineer/Auto CAD, electrical engineer; and Al Shawafat Contracting Company, elevator technicians.

Dawtech Group, estimators, draftsmen, site engineers, sales engineers, skilled fabricators, non-skilled fabricators, skilled installers, non-skilled installers, secretaries, drivers, accountant, storekeeper, office boy, security guards, QA/QC controllers, installation supervisors; Arab Inspection and Q.A. Co, electrical engineer, communications engineer, mechanical engineer, civil engineer; A. Bin Jaralla, 20 civil engineer, 30 accountants, surveyors; Elmexal Arabia Bldg., System Co., mechanical design engineer, electrical supervisor, Auto CAD operator, Hvac technician, industrial electrician, electronic technician, industrial electricians, plumbers;

Enmaa Foods Factory and Almasaa Coffee, fast food cook, baristas, delivery men; Al-Jaseerah Shopping Center, computer programmer, computer operator, car mechanic, plumber, A/C technician, cake decorator, pastryman, croissant/doughnut maker; Alma Glass Company needs 2 Architects. Zahrat Al Sahra Company (mechanical engineer, civil engineer, electronic technician, electrical technician, diesel mechanic). Firas Al Otaibi needs agriculture engineer, H.E. mechanic, couple (driver and domestic helper) Bait Al-Galeed Est. (2 mechanical Hvac engineers).

For Jeddah, needed is a mechanical engineer for Sanai Est while for Damman, APTC Trading Co., Ltd wants welders, electrical foreman, plumber, masons, mechanic, painters, civil engineer, accountant; S. Al Shiddi Al Khaldi, welders; Gulf Waleed Factory, painters and auto denter; Cathodic Protection Systems Factory needs design/sales engineer, finance/credit officers, foundry man/helper, furnace operators, welder/fabricator, sales/marketing manager, and maintenance engineers.

source: visayandailystar.com

[ngprofflorida]

^^^^

wow this is really beautiful , postergirl is really right!!!!! Sipalay will be faster than Boracay...... beautiful hotel is everywhere.... they have a night life too. this will be a next destination.

Sipalay: The Jewel of the Sugar Island
Part 1
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Part 2
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NEWKS ON THE BLOCK. At his press conference in his residence Saturday, Bacolod congressman Monico Puentevella said there is need to focus on some anomalous Bacolod City Hall projects than on little things like his billboard at the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City welcoming people to Bacolod. PGMA , he said is fasttracking the Bata-to-Airport access road, and that PGMA is giving P6M more for the Bacolod flood control project. Newks said a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office will finally open in Bacolod next month.* arman toga photos

[bacolodchamp]

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GARBAGE TO ELECTRICITY. The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) to be represented by its vice president for external affairs Jose Maria Boy Zayco will sign an agreemnent with PhilBio for a study on Bacolod’s garbage for possible conversion into energy. At a press conference Friday, Zayco said this is part of MBCCI’s efforts to help the city and province in solving solid waste management woes, and to convert garbage into reusable materials for power generation.* arman toga photo

[Christendom]

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[kyle@1008]

ang gaganda naman ng mga banners, bat hindi niyo i-submit yan kay jan??

[Christendom]

sino si Jan? Sinjin?

[kyle@1008]

^^ aahh sacrilige,..... the Jan is our lord and master..and I repeat hindi po ako sipsip...

[dmist24]

wooot... nice pix.. more pix...

just something to share.. sa isang private resort sa sipalay.. sa former boss ko.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/dmist24/blogpix/sipalay-002.jpg

[Xeltran]

Jan is the admin of SSC :)

More pics of Bacolod please, hehe. :)

@DFA Bacolod Opening
I saw Rep. Punetevella's statement in his show last Sunday. This is definitely good news.
No more traveling to Iloilo just to process passports. Those who live in the Northern and Southern parts of Negros will be able to process their documents faster and cheaper than before.

[blueguy]

wooot... nice pix.. more pix...

just something to share.. sa isang private resort sa sipalay.. sa former boss ko.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/dmist24/blogpix/sipalay-002.jpg

Kewl!!!!:applause::applause:

[kyle@1008]

wooot... nice pix.. more pix...

just something to share.. sa isang private resort sa sipalay.. sa former boss ko.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/dmist24/blogpix/sipalay-002.jpg

dex you used to work for campos??

[JEFFjr_25]

Yeheeey!
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BACOLOD !

Its clean....:banana: it's green....:banana: most liveable...:cheers:vibrant...:banana:relaxing...:cheers:enjoyable...:cheers::banana:environmentally sound....^^
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THE DESTINATION TO BE IN 2008 AND BEYOND!
BOOM BACOLOD!!!
Nice one @boy.:) Thanks.

[jaywalker]

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ANOTHER AWARD FOR BACOLOD: Mayor Evelio Leonardia (3rd left) proudly holds another trophy for Bacolod City: the 2006 - 2007 Best Public Sector Projects Award for Region 6. Bacolod won 1st place for the city’s Information Technology (IT) Investment Program. In the picture: Gov. Salvacion Z. Perez (RDC VI Chairperson) Cerge Remonde (Chief, Presidential Staff), Mayor Leonardia, Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue (Head,IT Team), Inday Tolentino (of AMA Computers and IT Team) and Prov’l. Dir. Yolanda Porsthwitz (TESDA, Neg. Occidental.).

[jaywalker]

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GARBAGE TO ELECTRICITY. The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) to be represented by its vice president for external affairs Jose Maria Boy Zayco will sign an agreemnent with PhilBio for a study on Bacolod’s garbage for possible conversion into energy. At a press conference Friday, Zayco said this is part of MBCCI’s efforts to help the city and province in solving solid waste management woes, and to convert garbage into reusable materials for power generation.* arman toga photo

[annie_may]

recent events at robinson's place bacolod... :banana:

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[dmist24]

dex you used to work for campos??

yes, i once worked for them.. almost a year and a half. my first work... astig gid ila did2 rest house. daw ara ka lng sa iban na lugar, i never thought that there are places like this in negros. it was our summer outing last 2006 i think. nami gid. daw hotel ila house.. :):):)

[jaywalker]

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth day exhibit mounted

THE Earth Day 2008 exhibit officially opened with a ribbon cutting led by Baby Angara, assisted by Councilors Jocelle Batapa-Sigue and Alex Paglomutan and mall manager George Anthony Jardiolin, at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod Sunday.

The exhibit showcases the different environment programs of the local government unit (LGU) and various non-government organizations (NGOs) in the city and Negros Occidental.

It also features various efforts of the Earth Day convenors in promoting Earth-friendly practices. The display will run until April 24.

A 'Tribute to Earth' performance by the 15th IB Molave Warriors is also simultaneously held at the Event Center.

Moreover, the weeklong Earth Day recycling market is on April 22 to 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, at the North Tarnsport Terminal. It will address the citywide cleanup of the different barangays in Bacolod City. Just like in previous recycling market days, people can trade in their traditional and non-traditional waste items into cash at SM.

Traditional waste items include paper, plastic, PET bottles, tin cans, metal and cartons, while non-traditional wastes include ink cartridges, electronic waste, computer printers and appliances.

Highlighting the month-long observance is the Earth Day jam on April 22 from 4 p.m. onwards at the mall's South 3 car park. With the spectacular sunset view of
Guimaras Strait, conveners, guests and visitors will be treated to a premier entertainment to be provided by SM, Animo Puppet Theater Inc., Clay Events, Grupo Babayi Artists and Bacolod City Gender and Development Council.

[jaywalker]

wooot... nice pix.. more pix...

just something to share.. sa isang private resort sa sipalay.. sa former boss ko.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/dmist24/blogpix/sipalay-002.jpg

In Sta. Lucia's Manville Royale,you'll find similar structural design sang houses like those on the pictures.

[bacolodchamp]

BACOLOD - FOOTBALL CITY
Bacolod United sweeps Cebu games
By Henry C. Villalva

BACOLOD United Football Club swept its Cebu goodwill matches over the weekend, winning 7-11, versus Don Bosco United FC.

For their second assignment, the visiting Negrenses, led by playing coach and former RP team mentor Reynaldo Dofitas, defeated the All-Korean 38-above side, 3-1, before scoring a 2-1 win over Queen City FC at the University of San Carlos pitch in Talamban, Cebu Saturday.

Bacolod United recently topped the 2008 Villa Valderrama 9-a-side Footbal Tournament at the Villa Valderrama field here in Bacolod City, a competition sponsored by football patrons Ricky and Leorey Yanson.

In the Villa Valderrama championship, Bacolod United FC defeated Trimaxi where former University of St. La Salle varsitarian Fredrick Jan Serios scored first for Trimaxi followed by the equalizer for Bacolod United FC courtesy of Ronnie Tornilla.

In the ensuing penalty shootout, Trimaxi scored first followed by the equalizer from Simon Hulleza. Then Michael Bendicto scored for Trimaxi while RP team coach Norma Fegidero Jr. booted in the equalizer.

FJ Serios' shot went wide while Tornilla's was saved by Trimaxi keeper LA Azucena, who then booted in his penalty kick, and former RP team midfielder Alfredo 'Bambi' Dioso, Jr. converted his own shot to complete the Bacolod United victory.

Sponsored by Sirose Raiders, Bacolod United FC is composed of Raymando Baldava, Dennis de Asis, Simon Hulleza, Nicolas Kalalang, Arnel Sagansay, Jonathan Esmolo, Benjamin Vedra, Armando Heria, Edwin Borromeo, Ronnie Tornilla, Ramon Janeo, Nestor dela Cruz, Gregg Gustilo, Ronald Gustilo, Broderick Segovia, Enrique Misa, Enrique Barcelona, Rommel Kalalang, Norman Fegedero, Jr. and Alfredo Dioso Jr. Team Manager is Lorenzo Litonjua.

[habagatcentral1]

^^ The team name reminds me of Manchester United. :D

[bacolodchamp]

DFA to open Bacolod office

Negrenses and Bacoleños will no longer have to go to Iloilo to process their passports when the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opens an office in Bacolod City this May.

Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico Puentevella made this announcement during a press conference in his residence in the city over the weekend.

"I would like to thank Sec. Romulo ang his staff. They will be coming back next week to see me. We will have passports processed here," Puentevella said.

The DFA office will be manned by 12 personnel and will cater not only to the needs of Bacolod City residents but residents of the whole province .
- Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, ABS-CBN Bacolod

[wildmusic!]

Jan is the admin of SSC :)

More pics of Bacolod please, hehe. :)

@DFA Bacolod Opening
I saw Rep. Punetevella's statement in his show last Sunday. This is definitely good news.
No more traveling to Iloilo just to process passports. Those who live in the Northern and Southern parts of Negros will be able to process their documents faster and cheaper than before.

this is indeed good news. finally! :) I hope the government's other regional offices will also have a satellite office in Bacolod. just imagine the convenience it would give to all negrenses. :)

[bacolodchamp]

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ANOTHER AWARD FOR BACOLOD: Mayor Evelio Leonardia (3rd left) proudly holds another trophy for Bacolod City: the 2006 - 2007 Best Public Sector Projects Award for Region 6. Bacolod won 1st place for the city’s Information Technology (IT) Investment Program. In the picture: Gov. Salvacion Z. Perez (RDC VI Chairperson) Cerge Remonde (Chief, Presidential Staff), Mayor Leonardia, Bacolod Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue (Head,IT Team), Inday Tolentino (of AMA Computers and IT Team) and Prov’l. Dir. Yolanda Porsthwitz (TESDA, Neg. Occidental.).

Bacolod's IT program named best practice in Region VI
By BARBARA MIJARES

ABS-CBN Bacolod

The Regional Development Council of Western Visayas has named Bacolod City's Information Technology (IT) Investment Program as the Best Public Sector Practice in Region VI for the local government unit category for the past two years.

Under the program, the city adopted a multi-stakeholder approach, according to IT focus team chairman and Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue.

She said the primary role of the private sector is to provide investments, capital and other resources. Support, transparent and pro-competitive policies and framework, on the other hand, shall be provided by the local government, she said.

In 2005, Bacolod was bare of major outsourcing companies and there was lack of international IT enterprises such as call centers.

But despite this, Bacolod was named as one of the eight alternative cities outside of Metro Manila likely to develop into outsourcing hubs in the Philippines. This was based on the "NeoIT Study: Outsourcing to the Philippines: Metro Manila and Beyond," dated September 2005.

The potential, however, was not enough. Batapa-Sigue said the government’s understanding of the nature of the industry was also needed. Thus, the local government included the program under the Annual Investment Plan for 2006.

At present, Bacolod hosts major international call centers, including Teleperformance, Teletech, Convergys, Focus Pacific Communications, Intervoice and other small-scale locators, Batapa-Sigue said.

An estimated 2,000 jobs between 2006 and 2007 were generated, generating an average of P30-P40 million a month in salaries.

This year, about 4,000 jobs are expected.

[wildmusic!]

DFA to open Bacolod office

Negrenses and Bacoleños will no longer have to go to Iloilo to process their passports when the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opens an office in Bacolod City this May.

Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico Puentevella made this announcement during a press conference in his residence in the city over the weekend.

"I would like to thank Sec. Romulo ang his staff. They will be coming back next week to see me. We will have passports processed here," Puentevella said.

The DFA office will be manned by 12 personnel and will cater not only to the needs of Bacolod City residents but residents of the whole province .
- Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, ABS-CBN Bacolod

good job!!! :applause::applause::applause:

[bacolodchamp]

^^ The team name reminds me of Manchester United. :D

para kunwari foreign ang dating..:lol:

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Nyak! Basta kick some balls, hehe!! I have no idea why is football in the Ilonggo areas seems to be popular aside from basketball? :D

Anyway, good for Bacolod for having a satellite office for DFA. By the way, except for WEVRO-Iloilo (Fort San Pedro), where do you get your NBI clearances in Bacolod or Negros Occidental?

[bacolodchamp]

Unity urged in solving flood problem
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO

“We urge the leaders and the people of Bacolod City to unite in the interest of solving the problem of flooding,” Presidential Spokesman Rolando Anthony Golez Jr., told the DAILY STAR last night.

He said flooding has already, and will continue to destroy properties, hurt people, and to displace many families during rainy season.

The Regional Disaster Coordinating Council, in support and coordination with the different local agencies, the City Disaster Coordinating Council, the Office of the Lone District of Bacolod, and other stakeholders, will help facilitate a master plan to address the short, medium and long term problems of flooding in the city with proposed technical, structural and non-structural solutions, Golez said.

The master plan will be discussed thoroughly on a technical level and the implementation shall be considered on how the local and national government can share its resources for its implementation, he said.

“Rest assured that the National Disaster Coordinating Council will be in full support in all the efforts in transforming Bacolod City into a flood-free city,” Golez said.

excerpts from www.visayandailystar.com

[ngprofflorida]

DFA to open Bacolod office

Negrenses and Bacoleños will no longer have to go to Iloilo to process their passports when the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opens an office in Bacolod City this May.

Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico Puentevella made this announcement during a press conference in his residence in the city over the weekend.

"I would like to thank Sec. Romulo ang his staff. They will be coming back next week to see me. We will have passports processed here," Puentevella said.

The DFA office will be manned by 12 personnel and will cater not only to the needs of Bacolod City residents but residents of the whole province .
- Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, ABS-CBN Bacolod

good news naman... finally may office man gid....

[boy muscovado]

Its time to open an office in Bacolod finally they open the office.. we dont need to travel across the island.


I hope PRC would be the next. I get irritated by the PRC Region VI staff who would treat us like illiterates (even though we are professonals) when we drop by their office. Imagine the things you go through to go to Iloilo and just be treated badly. I hope we will have a satellite PRC office here.

[habagatcentral1]

By the way, where do you get your NBI clearances? Do you have to go to Iloilo or do you have a local branch for application and renewal? Thanks. :)

[Christendom]

^^ aahh sacrilige,..... the Jan is our lord and master..and I repeat hindi po ako sipsip...

may kulang pa perhaps a saviour...oh I dunno who he/she is but you knows him/her and some of us here,,,may tama naman sya

[bacolodchamp]

By the way, where do you get your NBI clearances? Do you have to go to Iloilo or do you have a local branch for application and renewal? Thanks. :)

there's a local nbi office in bacolod. they used to have an office at the left wing of the capitol then they transferred somewhere along aguinaldo st beside the provincial admin office when the capitol got a facelift.:)

[ngprofflorida]

I hope PRC would be the next. I get irritated by the PRC Region VI staff who would treat us like illiterates (even though we are professonals) when we drop by their office. Imagine the things you go through to go to Iloilo and just be treated badly. I hope we will have a satellite PRC office here.

I heard soon amigo. they will put up PRC office in Bacolod gina amat amat na, remember ang proposal nga "one island"

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Ok. Thanks! :) Kay one important employment requirement ang NBI clearance nga daan. It would be inconvenient for those who are coming from Negros Occidental and Bacolod to go to Iloilo and get an NBI clearance (which may take weeks if may "hit") knowing government bureaucracy.

By the way, I heard that there is a Goricetta (ukon paryente) here in the Bacolod forums. Sin-o ayhan to?

[boy muscovado]

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!

Cervus alfredii (Visayan Spotted Deer)
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Electric Jeeneys in Bacolod City
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SAVE ENERGY, CONSERVE WATER, RECYCLE MORE.......LOVE THIS EARTH...ITS THE ONLY HOME WE'VE GOT!

[Xeltran]

BACOLOD - FOOTBALL CITY
Bacolod United sweeps Cebu games
By Henry C. Villalva


This is good news. THis one definitely proves Bacolod City's title as Football City of the Philippines. :)
DFA to open Bacolod office


At last! A DFA Office! But I wonder where ang location? :ohno:
I hope it's going to be highly accessible and the place is maintained (unlike the NSO office; it's too small!!!)

^^ By the way, except for WEVRO-Iloilo (Fort San Pedro), where do you get your NBI clearances in Bacolod or Negros Occidental?

The location's already answered. :)
For some, they can immediately get their clearances on the day they apply for it. In my case, when I applied for mine, it took two weeks before I finally got mine (they said it's something about the name and the bloodline, they had to scrutinize my lineage; indi ko pure-Filipino). Medyo hassle pero at least makuha mo man.

@PRC Office
La Salle is planning to plead the office of the City Mayor for that one. I got this info from my brother (Nursing student). When he and his classmates applied for the June Licensure Exams, they had to wait for days to finally get their permit at the office in Iloilo. Damo gid kuno tawo. O__O

[bacolodchamp]

This is good news. THis one definitely proves Bacolod City's title as Football City of the Philippines. :)


At last! A DFA Office! But I wonder where ang location? :ohno:
I hope it's going to be highly accessible and the place is maintained (unlike the NSO office; it's too small!!!)



The location's already answered. :)
For some, they can immediately get their clearances on the day they apply for it. In my case, when I applied for mine, it took two weeks before I finally got mine (they said it's something about the name and the bloodline, they had to scrutinize my lineage; indi ko pure-Filipino). Medyo hassle pero at least makuha mo man.

@PRC Office
La Salle is planning to plead the office of the City Mayor for that one. I got this info from my brother (Nursing student). When he and his classmates applied for the June Licensure Exams, they had to wait for days to finally get their permit at the office in Iloilo. Damo gid kuno tawo. O__O


maybe they should seek the help of the office of the congressman. if he did it with the DFA, there's no reason why he can't do it with prc. it's getting the right person at the right time.

[boynegro$]

DFA to open Bacolod office

Negrenses and Bacoleños will no longer have to go to Iloilo to process their passports when the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opens an office in Bacolod City this May.

Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico Puentevella made this announcement during a press conference in his residence in the city over the weekend.

"I would like to thank Sec. Romulo ang his staff. They will be coming back next week to see me. We will have passports processed here," Puentevella said.

The DFA office will be manned by 12 personnel and will cater not only to the needs of Bacolod City residents but residents of the whole province .
- Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, ABS-CBN Bacolod

I think sa Goverment Center sila guro ma open sang office.:)

good job!!! :applause::applause::applause:

Long time no hear my friend!!! good news talaga ito, for me, to open a DFA and a PRC office here in Bacolod city is like opening a multi-national company.
Dako ni kita ka Bacolod everyday sa mga ga apply passport kag license.:)

I hope PRC would be the next. I get irritated by the PRC Region VI staff who would treat us like illiterates (even though we are professonals) when we drop by their office. Imagine the things you go through to go to Iloilo and just be treated badly. I hope we will have a satellite PRC office here.

I agree with you @boy... even the guards that distribute the numbers in the line are really a 'pain in the ___'.:ohno: Hopefully they will open another satellite office here.:)

[blueguy]

Si @suv daw wala na haw....

[jaywalker]

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[annie_may]

jaywalker
is that nature's village?

[wildmusic!]

Long time no hear my friend!!! good news talaga ito, for me, to open a DFA and a PRC office here in Bacolod city is like opening a multi-national company.
Dako ni kita ka Bacolod everyday sa mga ga apply passport kag license.:)



Hello migs! yep, hidlaw man ko bisita di sa thread. san-o ta liwat ma inom??hehe :lol:

with regards to PRC, i agree that this should be put also in priority. Damu na gina produce nga professionals ang isla naton, syado ka hassle kung kinanglan pa magpa Cebu or Iloilo para maka apply or renew lang sg licensya. Hope the "one-island" region proposal will soon come to reality...:cheers:

[JEFFjr_25]

Yes @wild, its been a while.:) Its nice that youre back. :banana:The heat(Summer '08) is on and so are the good news in Bacolod. DFA office in Bacolod is definitely a big boost to the city and the province in general. One less hassle taken out of Negros populace. Next stop, PRC-Bacolod. :cheers:

[wildmusic!]

Yes @wild, its been a while.:) Its nice that youre back. :banana:The heat(Summer '08) is on and so are the good news in Bacolod. DFA office in Bacolod is definitely a big boost to the city and the province in general. One less hassle taken out of Negros populace. Next stop, PRC-Bacolod. :cheers:

thanks bro! :) yes, umiinit na nga talaga ang summer jan!hehe

i heard panaad festival will start next week?? too bad i'm not there to experience it... :ohno:

[JEFFjr_25]

thanks bro! :) yes, umiinit na nga talaga ang summer jan!hehe

i heard panaad festival will start next week?? too bad i'm not there to experience it... :ohno:

Dont worry bro @wild, we're one. As we'll both miss this big event in Bacolod/Negros Occ. :lol: Mabakasyon ko sa next month pa. Tapos na Panaad pag abot ko.:)

[Xeltran]

Photo credits to neomind


University of St. La Salle

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University of St. La Salle (USLS or La Salle Bacolod) is a Catholic private university located in La Salle Avenue in the district of Villamonte in Bacolod, run by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It is the second oldest campus of De La Salle Philippines.

Its main campus in La Salle Avenue houses the university's college and graduate school units, as well as its high school and grade school (collectively, the Integrated School). The USLS Health Sciences Campus, located at Lacson Blvd., is an additional facility for students under its Nursing and Medicine program. Its other campus, the 55-hectare scenic USLS Granada Campus, is home to the Agribusiness Farm and the Science Ecological Park, which caters to its Agribusiness students. La Salle-Bacolod offers programs in elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

Faculties:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business and Accountancy
College of Education
College of Nursing (USLS Health Sciences Campus)
College of Engineering
College of Medicine (USLS Health Sciences Campus)
College of Law
The School of Graduate Studies
Institute of Culinary Arts

Photos by neomind

Logotype
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St. La Salle Coliseum
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Santuario de La Salle
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Business Office
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Registrar
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The USLS-Integrated School
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De La Salle Institute of Culinary Arts
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Football Field
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Handumanan Park
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Pool
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Chapel
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Gazebo Park
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College of Medicine Lobby
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Administration Carpark Pathway
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University Grandstand
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Café de La Salle
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University Caféteria
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Tennis Court
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Balay Kalinungan (House of Peace)
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[Christendom]

ATTRACTION...features in visayandailystar.com today...The ruins of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion in Talisay City is becoming a tourist attraction.

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[bacolodchamp]

a piece of a trivia...

The mansion was built in the early 1900’s by the sugar baron, Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson (1865-1948) and was home to his unmarried children with his first wife, Maria Braga Lacson (+1911), a Portuguese from Macau. The mansion was the largest residential structure ever built at that time.

[kyle@1008]

they seem to be promoting it a lot, may brochures sa lahat ng restaurant at poster papuntang airport.....and I think na feature yan sa video ng bacolod

this one. this was directed by a friend and classmate of mine...

L8YiF-fiikc

[habagatcentral1]

^^ Like that one at Cafe Bobs.

[bacolodchamp]

Si @suv daw wala na haw....

SUV's missing? i hope he's not hibernating again...he he or maybe he's cooking up something for all of us...

"a calm before the storm" and he'll flood this thread with great pics again.:lol: