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The Upper East House

The Upper East House: A Modern Tribute to Negrense Heritage

I recently had the pleasure of immersing myself in the captivating tour of The Upper East House, a testament to the seamless blend of Negrense[…]

La Paz Public Market: Relishing Iloilo’s Famed Batchoy

Iloilo City, the vibrant “City of Love” in the Philippines, is where a captivating food culture awaits your taste buds. Among the many culinary treasures[…]

Lin-ay sang Negros and Panaad Festival

The Panaad Festival 2023 Opening and Lin-ay sang Negros

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.

Jojo Vito

Masskara-maker Jojo Vito and his “Gilded Expressions”

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod proudly presents "Gilded Expressions", a one-man show by renowned installation artist Jojo Vito.

Panaad sa Negros 2023

The 2023 Panaad sa Negros Festival: The Promise Renewed

The Panaad sa Negros Festival, which translates to "vow" or "promise" in Hiligaynon, is the most anticipated festival in Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Mactan, Cebu

Revisiting Mactan, Cebu to watch a concert

Mactan is a densely populated island that is rich in history, located a few kilometers east of Cebu Island in the Philippines.

McDonald's

Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod

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[…]

Lanai by Fresh Start.

LANAI by Fresh Start: A Relaxing Natural Dining Experience

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[…]

McDonald's

McDonald’s most modern-designed store in Bacolod City

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[…]

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity Philippines’ projects in Negros

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[…]

Northill Gateway

Holiday excitement at Northill Gateway

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[…]

Iloilo Business Park

Megaworld Dominates Office Market in Iloilo City

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[…]

Art Deco

The Art Deco District of Bacolod

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[…]

10 things to see in Siargao

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[…]

Vikings Bacolod

The International Cuisines at Vikings Bacolod to Feast On

Smörgåsbord. It is a word we often hear that is associated with having so many food preparations where you can enjoy a lot of choices.[…]