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Tatoy's Manokan and Seafoods Iloilo

Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods Iloilo City and its culinary delights

As the sun began its descent two days before the end of 2023, my sister and I found ourselves at Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods. Indeed,[…]

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo: A Luxurious and Relaxing Stay

Before bidding farewell to the year 2023, my sister and I embarked on a delightful three-day sojourn to the heart of Iloilo City, finding refuge[…]

Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort

Commuting to Garin Farm in San Joaquin, Iloilo

As the calendar pages turned towards the twilight of 2023, our adventurous spirits beckoned us for a jaunt. We made our way towards the enchanting[…]

Visayas, Philippines

The Visayas region of the Philippines: A First-Timer’s Guide

In the heart of the Philippines lies the Visayas region, a mesmerizing tapestry of six major islands and a multitude of smaller ones. It is[…]

“Megaworld Smiles”: Megaworld’s theme for this year’s Masskara Festival celebration

Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival reached a crescendo of excitement as property giant Megaworld proudly kicks off “Megaworld Smiles“. This is Megaworld’s theme for this year’s[…]

Festive Faces by Jojo Vito

Experience the Magic and Colors of MassKara Festival at ‘Festive Faces’ by Jojo Vito at Art Cove

In a room charged with anticipation, art lovers, culture enthusiasts, media, and guests converged at the Art Cove of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. That[…]

Grand Xing Imperial Hotel

The Grand Xing Imperial Hotel: A Prime Spot in Iloilo

Immersed in the vibrant pulse of Iloilo City, the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel weaves a captivating tapestry where the threads of history and modernity entwine[…]

MassKara Festival Bacolod City

The Masskara Festival 2023: Schedule of Activities this Year

Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival is a world-renowned celebration that has captivated the hearts of both locals and tourists for decades. This festival has become an[…]

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[…]