Category: Asia
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Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo: Comfort and Convenience Meet
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There are hotels that simply provide a place to sleep, and then there are hotels that become part of the journey itself. During our recent weekend trip to Iloilo City, I discovered that the latter perfectly describes Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo. For our first time to stay at the hotel,…
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Iloilo Weekend Getaway: Fine Restaurants and Memorable Meals
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Some birthdays are celebrated with cakes and candles. Mine was marked by a boat ride across the Guimaras Strait, the gentle sway of the sea carrying us toward Iloilo City, a place where food is not merely sustenance but culture itself. Declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023, Iloilo welcomed us…
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Bacolod Restaurants That Used to Be Houses: Home Sweet Home
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Bacolod is called the City of Smiles for a reason. While a few high-rise buildings now punctuate the skyline, much of the city still moves at a gentler pace. Tree-lined streets, quiet subdivisions, and old family homes continue to define its character, some of which convert into Bacolod restaurants. Unlike…
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10 Japanese Restaurants To Visit When in Bacolod City
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Steam curls from a bowl of ramen, seaweed whispering against springy noodles; a gleam of sushi catches the light like tiny jewels; tempura shatters with a gratifying crunch. You don’t need a boarding pass to the Land of the Rising Sun to taste these moments. In Bacolod, often called the…
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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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Kingdom Come: The Ancient Empires of Southeast Asia
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Each step I took across the sun-warmed stones of Angkor Wat or along the sacred terraces of Borobudur pulled me deeper into the heartbeat of a forgotten kingdom. Those ancient sites did not merely rest beneath strangler figs and mossy carvings; they spoke. They resurrected entire kingdoms that once commanded…
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Capitol Theatre of Singapore: An Icon of Culture
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Standing tall amidst the bustling streets of Singapore’s civic and cultural district, the Capitol Theatre is a living testament to the city’s rich heritage and vibrant spirit. This iconic venue once played host to an unforgettable event I attended that drew thousands, transforming its historic grounds into a lively hub…
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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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Getting Lost on Coloane, Macau That Turned Into a Discovery
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When I set out to find the giant pandas in Macau, I had no idea that my journey would lead me deep into the heart of Coloane Hill, where winding roads, friendly strangers, and an unexpected detour introduced me to one of the island’s most enchanting areas.  What started as a simple…
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Bacolod Hotel Staycations and Delicious Breakfast Buffets
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When typhoons Tino and Uwan turned the second half of 2025 upside down, our sanctuary became something we never expected: a Bacolod hotel. What began as a season of festivals in Bacolod City soon gave way to howling winds, toppled trees, and neighborhoods swallowed by silence. No electricity, no internet, just the hum…
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Bacolod’s First Outdoor ‘Glasshouse’ Sports Court To Rise at Megaworld’s The Upper East
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New multi-purpose athletic and wellness facility, The Yard, at The Upper East to boost the city’s bid to become the region’s sports capital A first-of-its-kind outdoor sports facility featuring a striking glasshouse design and integrated retail hubs is set to rise inside Megaworld’s The Upper East township, further supporting Bacolod…
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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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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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Megaworld’s Income Up as Office, Malls, Hotels Hit Double-Digit Growth
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Property giant Megaworld recorded a strong net income for the first nine months of 2025 as it grew 14% to almost P18-billion, mainly driven by the solid performance of the company’s core businesses, particularly its mall and office leasing, residential, as well as hotels. Consolidated revenues, meanwhile, increased 8% to…
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Mansion de Bacolod: Dining in a House That Holds HistoryÂ
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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…