Category: Philippines
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Ramen-joying Izumi Authentic Ramen
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I left Manila almost three years back with ramen houses emerging left and right within and around the metropolis. Not the same can be said of my hometown, Bacolod City. There are only a few ramen houses around the city. Thus, having Izumi Authentic Ramen within our midst is a…
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K-pop boy band AxisB Visits Bacolod
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The Korean cultural wave or “hallyu” has invaded every corner of the earth and the Philippines is not exempt from it. However, many Korean pop (K-pop) bands that visit the Philippines hold their shows in Manila or in Cebu. Bacolod City, located in the Negros Island, is usually off the…
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Yakiniku Room: Grill Meat, Eat-all-you-can
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Japan is the country that I have long been setting my sights on, even up to this day. Time will come that I will conquer it, but in the meantime, I take delight with the Japanese food found in our vicinity in Bacolod City. One such place is Yakiniku Room,…
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First-time in Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams Manila
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City of Dreams. Three hotels, over 20 restaurants, a casino, spas, entertainment clubs, and meeting and events venues. I was fortunate to have been invited to Manila by Vivo, maker of smart phones, and billeted me at Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams, the first Nobu Hotel in Asia. (READ:…
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A Fresh Start to Healthy Eats
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Bacolod City is a food haven to healthy eaters and vegetarians. The province, Negros Occidental, is pushing for organic farming and organic products and Bacolod City has several options for those who are conscious of the food they eat. When in Bacolod, you can definitely go healthy, especially when it…
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Chinese New Year at Yuan Thong Temple
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Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! We are ushering in the Year of the Rooster. And when the Chinese New Year celebrations are on the roll, Bacolod City and other parts of the Philippines also join the whole world in this milestone in the lunar calendar. Locally, we have the Bacolaodiat Festival,…
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Sinulog sa Kabankalan, Negros Occidental: A Festival with Deep History
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Kabankalan City is where I spent the early four to five years of my life. It was still a town then and we lived in its mountainous areas where my parents worked in a sugar central located there. Kabankalan is in the southern part of the province of Negros Occidental…
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First-time in Malalison Island: Rolling Hills and Sand Bar in One
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Lush, breathtaking hills one end and exquisite sand bar on the other. This is the beauty of Malalison Island, or more often referred to by the locals as Mararison Island. With only 55 hectares in land area, Malalison is a piece of paradise located in the municipality of Culasi in…
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First-time in Tibiao, Antique: Where it Feels Like Home
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Tibiao came into view as we crossed from Iloilo into Antique, the road winding through Panay Island’s western countryside. Rice fields stretched on either side, glistening under the sun, their orderly rows giving way to clusters of coconut trees and thick bamboo groves. I knew my father’s roots lay somewhere…
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Gift Giving to Bicol Residents and PGH Patients
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Catanduanes is one of the destinations in the Philippines that I have always wanted to visit, but they were recently ravaged by typhoon, along with other provinces in the Bicol region. For those living in these areas who lost their homes and belongings to Typhoon Nina and for the children…
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Old Churches and Historical Attractions in Southern Iloilo
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The last time I traversed the southern portion of the Iloilo province (not to confuse with its capital, Iloilo City), as far as I can remember, was when I was in 6th grade during our educational trip. I know that there are wonderful old churches and heritage sites in this…
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A Road Trip to South Iloilo and Antique
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I opened my 2017 with an adventure through the southern part of Iloilo to Antique, particularly in Malalison Island (often called Mararison Island), a road trip that I will always remember in my lifetime. The year 2016 was a great one for me, which I refer to as my Globe…
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6 Joys of Driving Your Own Car
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For the early part of my professional years, I refused to avail of some of life’s conveniences: credit card, a car, and a home. Eventually, as my travels brought me to various places, I have come to appreciate the benefits of such things. Let me highlight on owning a car…
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Explore the World of eCommerce through Globe myBusiness
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The Christmas season brings heightened energy and more positive vibe to our surroundings. With the decors, the bazaars, the parties and events, there seems to be a lot of goings on. Beyond the physical sphere into the digital world, so much things are also happening. Online businesses and eCommerce is…
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10 Reasons to Spend the Holidays at L’Fisher Bacolod
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For those who have friends and relatives in Bacolod, known as the City of Smiles, located in the Negros Island at the Visayas region of the 7,107-island Philippines, visiting or spending their holiday vacations in this place is both fun and relaxing, at the same time. If you are one…