Dubbed as the “City of Love”, Iloilo City is the capital of the province of Iloilo in Panay Island, Philippines. It is one of the country’s gem when it comes to heritage sites and the site of the Dinagyang Festival. It has an international airport with flights to and from Hong Kong and Singapore. Iloilo …
A sumptuous lunch. Beautiful scenery. Fresh air. Lovely birds. All these you can enjoy at the Balsa River Cruise and Floating Restaurant right after the Malabong Bridge in Ilog, the southern part of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. The river cruise started only recently, so if you want to try it out yourself and visit …
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It’s been quite some time when I last roamed Iloilo City, which is in Panay Island, Philippines. Iloilo has an international airport that serves local flights to Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Clark, Davao, General Santos, Manila and Puerto Princesa and international flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. But for us from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, …
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. (CLFI), the CSR arm of …
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 Megaworld to join the media …
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My second trip to Taiwan provided me with the opportunity to Maokong area in the Wenshan District of Taipei. It’s located on top of a mountain, so we had to take the Maokong Gondola to visit the place. Getting there To get to the gondola lift, we had to take the MRT from Ximen Station …
Visiting Taiwan, there are several choices on how to explore Taipei if you have limited time. The most convenient way, but a bit pricey, is to get a private tour. You can also go around Taipei by taxi, but there may be drivers who may not be able to communicate well in English. The cheapest …
My second trip to Taiwan was met with rainy days. Good thing that the sun shone brightly during our visit to the Zhongshe Flower Market or Chungshe Flower Garden. If my first trip to Taiwan brought me around Taipei and to New Taipei City in the north (READ: First-time in Taiwan), my recent trip gave …
A new eatery has opened in Bacolod City that can put smiles to the faces of those who are craving for Binondo street food. Binondo 888 is located at Unit 105, Del Rio 2, San Agustin Drive, right beside Riverside Hospital. It opened its doors on December’s new moon for a soft launch. [UPDATE 2023: …
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 in this province. Every time …
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As a single entity out of the over 3 million population in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines, it may seem that there’s nothing much or very little I can do that can make a difference for my home province. But the proverbial pen is mighty indeed because the stories I have shared, whether they …
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 Skin and Surgical Clinic helped …
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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 Las Vegas-inspired marker at the …
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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 of the days to meet …
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 celebrates the unbreakable spirit of …
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