Category: Visayas
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Bantug Lake Ranch: A Family Getaway Close to Nature
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At the outskirts of Bacolod City, Philippines, towards the upland portion at the eastern side of the city, lies the Bantug Lake Ranch – a beautiful hideaway that is suitable for weekend picnics or family getaways. The land, which used to be a sugarcane plantation and orchard poultry, is now…
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Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation in the City
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This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give yourself a pause from what you have been doing the whole year round. Apart from parties, it is a wonderful experience having a relaxing staycation…
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Global Food Trip in Bacolod Restaurants with Many Cuisines
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Whenever friends visit my city, they always ask me my recommended places to eat. Bacolod City, capital of the province of Negros Occidental, the sugar bowl of the Philippines, is known for its rich culinary delights, especially its desserts. And when it comes to local and international cuisines, Bacolod has…
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Sabor Victorias Cook-off at the Kalamayan Festival
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“Kalamay” means sugar in our local language. Victorias City is home to the famous Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has been producing sugar since 1919. It is, thus, no surprise why Victorias City has started with its Kalamayan Festival last year. Every Kalamayan Festival, the city government of Victorias, along…
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Christmas Treat Ideas from the Negros Bloggers Christmas Party at L’Fisher Hotel
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When the Christmas spirit is in the air, expect gatherings, parties and celebrations left and right as people are wont to bring the holiday cheer through laughter and gifts. The Negrense Blogging Society, Inc. (NBSI or Negros Bloggers) is no exemption as it gathered its active members for its annual…
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First-time in Melkens Balaring: Fresh Food from the Sea
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It was one of those bright, sun-drenched afternoons in Silay City when the tropical heat seemed to wrap itself around everything. The noontime sun was high above, and the warmth could have been overwhelming if not for the refreshing sea breeze that swept across the shore of Balaring. The wind…
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Silay City Heritage Walk: Stories Behind Negros’ Historic Houses
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There I was again, walking through the familiar streets of Silay City, where ancestral homes and historic buildings stood as silent witnesses to generations of stories. Every structure seemed to carry memories of families, traditions, and a glorious past that shaped the identity of this charming city. Although I had explored…
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Rau-Ram Café: A Taste of Vietnam Hidden in the Heart of the City
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There are restaurants that simply serve good food, and then there are those that tell a story. For me, Rau Ram Café Bacolod belongs to the latter. Although I never had the chance to visit its humble beginnings as the tiny Saigon Café tucked inside a residential neighborhood, I was fortunate enough…
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Welcome Home Natural Garden Cafe: Supporting the Deaf Community
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Some cafés are memorable because of the food. Others stay with you because of the people behind them. Then there are places like the Welcome Home Foundation Natural Garden Café in Bacolod City, where every meal tells a story of hope, inclusion, and purpose. I came expecting a simple lunch. Instead, I…
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Dine Philippines 2015: Where Food Meets Opportunity
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Bacolod City has long been celebrated as one of the country’s top food destinations. So when Dine Philippines 2015came to the City of Smiles, it brought more than just well-known personalities in the culinary industry. It also served a generous helping of inspiration, innovation, and fresh ideas for everyone passionate about…
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Sapori D’Italia: A Taste of Italy with a Bacolod Twist
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The flavors of Italy have found a new home in the City of Smiles. Sapori D’Italia, which literally translates to “flavors of Italy,” is one of the newest restaurants to open along Lacson Street in Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Located at O Residences, this Italian-inspired coffee and restobar adds another exciting…
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10th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival in Bacolod
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Every year, when the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival comes around, I always look forward to visiting the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City. The festival transforms the area into a vibrant marketplace filled with fresh harvests, organic products, and stories from farmers who continue to embrace sustainable agriculture. Beyond the colorful displays…
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Travel Exchange at SM City Bacolod: Exploring Travel Options
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If you missed the Travel Exchange at the SM City Bacolod last October 23-25, this article will take you to what was featured in that expo. It coincided with the United Nations Day and the ground floor of SM City Bacolod’s North wing was filled with revelry. Kids in various…
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18th St. Palapala Restaurant: Serving Fresh, Delicious Food
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Palapala, to Negrenses, is synonymous with having fresh seafood on display and you can have them cooked however you want. It has become a tourist attraction and the whole experience of choosing your fresh seafood and have them cooked is something that many travelers look forward to enjoying. I have…
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Chikaan SM Bacolod: Feasting on Filipino Food
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Recently, we had some guests from Manila. She contacted her friends in Bacolod for a dinner together. Where else to enjoy good Filipino food with a Visayan trademark but in Chikaan at the newly opened store in SM City Bacolod? [UPDATE 2023: The restaurant has closed and is no longer…