Author: Claire Algarme
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Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod
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Driving along Galo St. in The Upper East, property giant Megaworld’s 34-hectare township, in what used to be the Bacolod-Murcia Milling Company (BMMC) complex brings a sense of nostalgia to me. Now, I’m driving there to witness the opening of the MassKara-themed McDonald’s store. My paternal grandfather had worked in…
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Lessons on the Road: Document your Trip
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The pandemic has put my usual overseas travels to a halt. As a matter of fact, my sister and I were scheduled to travel to Singapore in April 2020 when the world turned upside down with the sudden turn of events — towns, cities and countries were in a standstill…
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DHL Express opens new service points in the Philippines
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These past years, due to the limited movement brought about by restrictions, we have turned to online transactions to help us with our various needs. We saw a surge on online shopping and virtual stores, with higher demands for shipping and deliveries. DHL Express addresses these needs with the opening…
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Lessons on the Road: Travel Planning
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I’m introducing a new kind of blog posts in my site, which are more on “Lessons on the Road” or the lessons I’ve learned while traveling. There are tons of them — from technical stuff to inspirational ones — and it would be a pity not to share them with…
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LANAI by Fresh Start: A Relaxing Natural Dining Experience
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LANAI by Fresh Start opened its doors to the public on December 8, 2021, and although I wasn’t able to visit on that day, I took the opportunity to meet up with a friend during the weekend, a few days after it welcomed customers to its quaint dining place. LANAI…
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McDonald’s most modern-designed store in Bacolod City
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Locals and tourists alike have a place where they can hangout and enjoy the Negrense scenery to its finest. The much-awaited opening of the unique and first-in-the-province McDonald’s NXTGEN store is finally happening as property giant Megaworld continues to bring excitement to its 53-hectare Northill Gateway township along the New…
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Habitat for Humanity Philippines’ projects in Negros
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Having worked with non-profits during my career, I want to dedicate some space here in my site for the good works they are doing, especially when it’s something that is happening in my province. One case in particular is Habitat for Humanity Philippines‘ (HFHP) efforts in Negros Occidental to build…
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Holiday excitement at Northill Gateway
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From a dazzling Christmas spectacle to another much-awaited ‘first,’ this Megaworld township never runs out of surprises to keep everyone smiling There’s so much to keep Bacolodnons excited about the Christmas Season as Northill Gateway, Megaworld’s 53-hectare township located right at the boundary of Bacolod City and Talisay City along…
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Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod at SM City Bacolod is Now Open
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While travelling is now allowed in certain countries and cities, there are still a lot of restrictions in place, especially for those where lockdowns are enacted now and then. Whether you are based in Bacolod City or are travelling to our city, one piece of good news is that Park…
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Megaworld Dominates Office Market in Iloilo City
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At this time when travelling has many restrictions and requirements, my easiest and safest bet as destinations are those within the island of Negros and across the sea to Iloilo City in Panay Island. That’s the beauty and, at the same time, the challenge of living in an archipelago. I’ve…
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The Art Deco District of Bacolod
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As a former volunteer of the Wikimedia Foundation’s Philippine Heritage Mapping project, I have visited a number of Art Deco structures in Metro Manila and found such historical buildings interesting. For years, I have longed to see the interiors of the Art Deco heritage house of the Villanueva family along…
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Blogging in the midst of COVID
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I have not blogged so much in 2020. Not a good time for a travel blog, I guess. But is it really the end of it? My sister and I were supposed to take a vacation in Singapore around April last year when all of a sudden the world came…
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First-time at the Phaya Thai Palace: A Royal Residence
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It was a warm afternoon when we arrived at the Phaya Thai Palace or Phya Thai Palace in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi District. It plays a significant part in the royal family of Thailand as it was a Royal Residence during the reign of King Chulalongkorn or King Rama V. When we…
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10 things to see in Siargao
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Siargao island is no longer the secluded haven it once used to be. Over the past few years, it exploded in popularity among local and foreign tourists alike. Luckily, this beautiful island is quite big, so even though the main tourist area (General Luna) can get a bit crowded at…
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First-time in Chocolate Ville, Bangkok
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When it comes to interesting places to dine and roam around at night, Bangkok offers a wide array of choices for locals and travelers alike. If you want to feast your mouth on a variety of food and feast your eyes to beautiful sights, then the Chocolate Ville in Bangkok…