Category: Philippines
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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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A Feast Like No Other: Experiencing the Boodle Fight in the Philippines
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Long tables of a colorful spread over banana leaves rolled into Namit and Fuego Bar & Lounge in Citadines Bacolod City, setting the stage for a culinary spectacle. We eagerly waited for this moment to sample their Boodle Fight Feast, something that brings flavor, culture and history on one stretch…
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Feast with the Namit Breakfast Buffet at Citadines Bacolod City
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As the morning sun casts its golden glow over Bacolod City, guests of Citadines Bacolod City are greeted by an irresistible feast. Namit, the property’s signature restaurant, offers a breakfast buffet that celebrates abundance and variety. A rainbow of fresh fruits—pineapples, watermelons, mangoes, oranges, apples and avocadoes—beckons health-conscious diners. Baskets brim with…
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Megaworld’s Two Regis: A New Standard of Modern Living in Bacolod
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The Guimaras Strait sparkled to my left, while the majestic Negros Mountain Ranges stood tall on my right. I stood on the balcony of a two-bedroom unit at Two Regis, mesmerized by the breathtaking views. The gentle breeze carried a sense of calm, offering a glimpse into the serene lifestyle…
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A Mountain Escape to Balay Manuela in Patag, Silay CityÂ
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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…