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Panaad sa Negros Festival 2026: Celebrating Local Culture
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The Panaad sa Negros Festival celebration consistently draws curious travelers seeking authentic provincial culture each year. I rarely cover this massive event professionally, yet I faithfully visit these vibrant grounds whenever April arrives. This year, my mother and my aunt recently asked me to accompany them explore the bustling festival pavilions together. We…
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JT’s Manukan Grille: Serving Delicious Food The Ilonggo Way
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The moment we stepped into the newest branch of JT’s Manukan Grille at Megaworld’s Northill Parade in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, the air wrapped around us like a warm embrace. It was rich with the unmistakable, mouthwatering scent of chicken sizzling over open flames. Perched along the Bacolod-Silay Access Road and framed by the quiet…
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The Gen. Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House: A Negros Heritage
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Navigating an inconspicuous, unpaved road off Talisay’s bustling highway, just a stone’s throw from Bacolod’s boundary, a mysterious house emerged from behind the curtain of towering trees – the Gen. Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House. Welcoming us at the gate was Alfonso “Pons” Balcells, one of the heirs. As we stepped…
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“Waves: Currents of Bygone Time” at the Art Cove
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On a warm July day in Bacolod, the air inside the Art Cove of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod hummed with quiet anticipation. Conversations fluttered like brushstrokes across a canvas as guests gathered for the unveiling of Waves: Currents of Bygone Time, the gallery’s 11th exhibition and a deeply personal…
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A Feast of Earth and Soul: Terra Madre Spices Up Bacolod
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In a city where smiles bloom as effortlessly as sugarcane in the sun, November 2025 brought something even sweeter to Bacolod: the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific. It is a groundbreaking convergence of food, culture, and consciousness. Held at the verdant heart of Negros Occidental, the Capitol Park and…
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Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and its Biodiesel Initiative
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SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), the owning and managing company of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, continues to advance its sustainability agenda as the property strengthens its circular economy initiatives through expanded partnerships and community-driven programs. At a time when global fuel volatility continues to challenge local industries, Park…
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The Panaad Festival 2023 Opening and Lin-ay sang Negros
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Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose “Bong” V. Lacson and Vice Gov. Jeffrey P. Ferrer spearheaded the opening ceremony of the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2023.
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Exploring the Charms of Negros Occidental Made Easy with Meca-J Rent-A-Car Bacolod
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Imagine embarking on a road trip through the picturesque landscapes of Negros Occidental, where stunning sights, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality await you at every turn. Thanks to Meca-J Rent-A-Car Bacolod, exploring this enchanting province in the Philippines has become even more convenient and unforgettable. With their well-maintained vehicles, exceptional…
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The 2023 Panaad sa Negros Festival: The Promise Renewed
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The Panaad sa Negros Festival, which translates to “vow” or “promise” in Hiligaynon, is the most anticipated festival in Negros Occidental, Philippines.
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A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City
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Driving to the mountains for the first time, I wrestled with the steering wheel but was soon rewarded with the breathtaking beauty of the scenery at Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay City. Located just less than an hour from Bacolod City, the capital of the province of Negros Occidental in the Visayas…
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Merzci Delights and the Heartbeat of Filipino Celebrations
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Merzci has long been woven into the joyful rhythm of Negrense life, where every gathering, big or small, finds its soul around a shared table. As another year unfolds and we turn the page on the calendar, we’re reminded that what truly marks time isn’t just the passing of days, but the moments…
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Mansion de Bacolod: Dining in a House That Holds History
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Have you ever dined in a place that seemed to whisper stories from the past? I’ve had the pleasure of doing just that and sharing meals in ancestral homes turned restaurants. But there’s something uniquely moving about dining in a space where history is not just remembered, but lived .This time, it…
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Philippines’ First Denny’s with Pet Park & Kids’ Playground Set to Open in Bacolod
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The popular all-American diner chain Denny’s is officially launching its most family-and-pet-centric branch yet in the Philippines as it gets ready to open its first-of-its-kind branch at Northill Gateway along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road, one that features its very own pet park and kids’ playground. Denny’s Bacolod — the…
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Tam-is at Citadines Bacolod City: The Ultimate Destination for Sweet Cravings
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Negros Occidental, renowned as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, is home to sprawling sugarcane fields that have shaped its history, culture, and economy. Bacolod City, at the heart of this sweet paradise, welcomes visitors with its wealth of dessert and pastry havens, offering indulgent treats that embody the region’s…
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Hacienda Santa Rosalia: A Journey Through Time & Taste
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It was a crisp morning when we set off from Bacolod City to Hacienda Santa Rosalia on National Route 7 (N7). The highway was like a ribbon of asphalt that stitches together Negros Occidental’s rolling sugarcane fields and heritage towns. Fellow blogger Betsy Gazo, also an experienced tour guide who…