Category: Thematic

  • Digital living: a fiber of the future

    Digital living: a fiber of the future

    Leaving Metro Manila and going back to the province was something I’ve never expected I’d do, yet it was the best decision I’ve ever made. The quality of my life has greatly improved and I realized it was the kind of life I had been wanting all along. Nothing can…

  • Feasting on Negros Food: A Culinary Delight

    Feasting on Negros Food: A Culinary Delight

    Breathtaking beaches, beautiful mountains, colorful festivals and smiling people draw travelers to the sock-shaped island of Negros. Negros is divided into two provinces: Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. But let’s take a closer look at Negros Occidental, the land of sweet surprises, and unravel the food discoveries they have there.…

  • AirAsia’s new route: Manila-Bacolod

    AirAsia’s new route: Manila-Bacolod

    There are more reasons to fly and visit Bacolod City and the various towns and cities in the province of Negros Occidental as AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, launched its daily flights between Manila and Bacolod. The maiden flight was held during the highlight of the 40th MassKara Festival…

  • Tips on choosing the right wear for travel

    Tips on choosing the right wear for travel

    Travelling is not just about going places and taking selfies in various landmarks. There are more things that need to be thought over when one takes a trip to another place, especially in a different country or continent. Time zones, weather, foreign exchange, visa requirements and all other important information…

  • Dining in Hanoi for First-timers: Enjoying the Local Flavors

    Dining in Hanoi for First-timers: Enjoying the Local Flavors

    People young old seated on low stools outside eateries and cafes along the sides of the streets are a common sight when you roam around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Despite the sweltering heat, locals and tourists enjoy a warm cup of coffee, a bowl of pho and Vietnamese cuisine in a…

  • Upper East Mall envisioned as Bacolod’s first “green” mall

    Upper East Mall envisioned as Bacolod’s first “green” mall

    Megaworld, the country’s largest developer of integrated urban townships, is building a three-level lifestyle mall inside its 34-hectare The Upper East township in Bacolod City. Covering a gross floor area of 24,200-square meters, the P1.2-B lifestyle place Upper East Mall is set to become Bacolod’s new architectural landmark as it…

  • CityMall Movie Card: A Lovely Gift to Friends and Loved Ones

    CityMall Movie Card: A Lovely Gift to Friends and Loved Ones

    There are great movies coming up year after year. If you are a movie buff yourself or if you have friends or colleagues who enjoy the comforts of the cinema, there’s a great way to make them feel you think about them. CityMall recently launched its movie card. It can…

  • A Community Learning Center in Iloilo by FPG and CLFI

    A Community Learning Center in Iloilo by FPG and CLFI

    Residents of Sitio Nagpana, Barotac Viejo in Iloilo has something to look forward to when it comes to raising their children because of the community learning center that was recently inaugurated through the help of FPG Insurance, the major player in the general insurance industry and Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.…

  • A peek to Forbes Hill’s luxurious village Clubhouse

    A peek to Forbes Hill’s luxurious village Clubhouse

    and more Megaworld development on the rise in Bacolod The view of the serene mountains, the gush of fresh wind and the quiet relaxed surroundings are enough to say that being in this prime location is a great privilege and living in this area is a blessing. I was fortunate to be invited by…

  • Merzci! A sweet gift from Bacolod for all occasions

    Merzci! A sweet gift from Bacolod for all occasions

    When you hear or read the word “Merzci” you will unmistakeably connect it to Bacolod City, the capital of the province of Negros Occidental, which is the Sugarbowl of the Philippines. Although it is based on the French word “Merci” for “thank you”, Merzci is synonymous to sweet treats produced…

  • Hollywood Laser: Skin Treatment Apt for Travelers

    Hollywood Laser: Skin Treatment Apt for Travelers

    When you travel you are out most of the day, exposing your skin to the sun, pollution and harsh conditions. It may result in skin pigmentation, skin damage or skin diseases, which may get worse without precautions or treatment. My recent visit to Skin Solutions Dermatology and Laser Center by Serondo…

  • A colorful Welcome to Bacolod at the Northill Gateway

    A colorful Welcome to Bacolod at the Northill Gateway

    Upon touchdown at the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Negros Occidental, Philippines and drive through the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road, you’ll zoom through the boundaries of Silay City, Talisay City towards Bacolod City. Now, you’ll know that you are entering the borders of Bacolod, the City of Smiles, because of the colorful…

  • A Global Vibe Weekend Adventure in Metro Manila

    A Global Vibe Weekend Adventure in Metro Manila

    After living in Metro Manila for two decades, I have never spent more than 72 hours straight in the capital. My succeeding trips to Manila after moving back to the province were usually to catch an international flight. This time, I had to process some documents and had the rest…

  • 5 MassKara Festival activities you shouldn’t miss this weekend

    5 MassKara Festival activities you shouldn’t miss this weekend

    Every year, tens of thousands flock to Bacolod City in Negros Occidental for MassKara Festival, one of the most colorful and fun festivals in the Philippines. Started as a way to uplift the spirits of Negrenses in the midst of a sugar crisis and a devastating tragedy, the MassKara Festival…

  • PAL opens MassKara Festival 2018 with a free concert

    PAL opens MassKara Festival 2018 with a free concert

    As Bacolod City celebrates its 39th MassKara Festival on 8th to 28th October 2018, Philippine Airlines, the country’s first and only 4-Star global airline, will kick-off the festivities on the eve of the opening through a free concert, featuring Sponge Cola. This is the first time that PAL is participating…