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Category Archives: Thematic


A Guide to First-time DIY Travel Abroad

By Claire Algarme | May 31, 2023 | Category travel guide

Embarking on your first DIY (Do-It-Yourself) travel adventure abroad is an exciting and enriching experience where you can customize your trip.

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Lin-ay sang Negros and Panaad Opening

By 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.

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Jojo Vito’s “Gilded Expressions”

By 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.

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Lessons on the Road: The Importance of Research

By Claire Algarme | March 1, 2023 | Category Thematic

If you’re planning a trip, research is crucial for a smooth journey. While spontaneous trips can be fun, traveling to a foreign country requires preparation.

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Lessons on the Road: Get some fresh air, Take a breather

By Claire Algarme | January 10, 2023 | Category events and promo, Uncategorized

In our last Negrense Bloggers Christmas Party held at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod at SM City Bacolod, I won the major prize in our raffle draw of an air purifier, courtesy of Julia’s Choice by Julia Estrella- Javellana. It was very timely as I was also contemplating of buying an air purifier, which has […]

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Revisiting Mactan, Cebu to watch a concert

By 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.

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First-time in Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown

By Claire Algarme | December 14, 2022 | Category events and promo

Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown is the premier choice for both business and leisure stay. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the airport.

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Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod

By 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 […]

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Lessons on the Road: Document your Trip

By Claire Algarme | July 27, 2022 | Category Thematic

The pandemic has put my usual overseas travels to a halt. As a matter of fact, my sister and I were scheduled to travel to Singapore in April 2020 when the world turned upside down with the sudden turn of events — towns, cities and countries were in a standstill with circuit breaker lockdowns and […]

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DHL Express opens new service points in the Philippines

By Claire Algarme | June 24, 2022 | Category events and promo

These past years, due to the limited movement brought about by restrictions, we have turned to online transactions to help us with our various needs. We saw a surge on online shopping and virtual stores, with higher demands for shipping and deliveries. DHL Express addresses these needs with the opening of new service points. DHL […]

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