
Lin-ay sang Negros and Panaad Opening
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.
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | April 20, 2023 | Category events and promo, Philippines, Visayas
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.
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | March 24, 2023 | Category events and promo, Philippines, Visayas
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod proudly presents “Gilded Expressions”, a one-man show by renowned installation artist Jojo Vito.
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | March 15, 2023 | Category Philippines, Visayas
The Panaad sa Negros Festival, which translates to “vow” or “promise” in Hiligaynon, is the most anticipated festival in Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | December 21, 2022 | Category Asia, events and promo, Philippines, Visayas
Mactan is a densely populated island that is rich in history, located a few kilometers east of Cebu Island in the Philippines.
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | October 11, 2022 | Category Asia, events and promo, food, Philippines, Visayas, World travel
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. My paternal grandfather had worked in BMMC, and later on my father as well. He and his siblings lived in the BMMC compound before […]
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | December 16, 2021 | Category Asia, food, Philippines, Visayas
Fresh Start’s Lanai resto opened its doors on Dec. 8, and although I wasn’t able to visit on that day, I took the opportunity to meet up with a friend during the weekend. LANAI by Fresh Start is a unique al fresco dining setup. “Surrounded with tropical plants, the Lanai offers a tranquil and close-to-nature […]
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | December 14, 2021 | Category Asia, events and promo, Philippines, Visayas
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 Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road. Set […]
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | December 13, 2021 | Category Asia, Philippines, Visayas, volunteerism
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 homes for families in need. […]
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | November 14, 2021 | Category Asia, events and promo, Philippines, Visayas
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 the New Bacolod-Silay Airport Access, […]
Read MoreBy Claire Algarme | May 10, 2021 | Category business travel, Philippines
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 been wanting to ride the […]
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