The Christmas season brings heightened energy and more positive vibe to our surroundings. With the decors, the bazaars, the parties and events, there seems to be a lot of goings on. Beyond the physical sphere into the digital world, so much things are also happening. Online businesses and eCommerce is growing bigger, web-based shops are having …
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For those who have friends and relatives in Bacolod, known as the City of Smiles, located in the Negros Island at the Visayas region of the 7,107-island Philippines, visiting or spending their holiday vacations in this place is both fun and relaxing, at the same time. If you are one of those who plan to …
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For people who love to travel and want to preserve the memories of their trip, it is important to find the right gadget to bring along with. I used to carry with me a bulky DSLR camera, which can take up space and weight. Nowadays, a very efficient smartphone can do the trick, with less …
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Black Friday, a day after Thanksgiving, is often regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US. Along with it, Cyber Monday is also another event that shoppers are anticipating. But even those from other parts of the world, including the Philippines, can now also enjoy the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping …
It was a not-so-short hike as we ascended the area of Campuestohan in Talisay City. I’m not referring to the popular highland resort in this vicinity but the greener portion towards the mountains where I once joined a tree planting activity with the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. or NFEFI. (READ: Tree planting at …
Celebrity mom and chef Donita Rose is setting the MassKara Festival on fire and is cooking her way around the Philippines with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil. She began her festival tour with the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, then onwards to Naga City for the Peñafrancia Festival. The heartwarming feel of sharing a feast …
Arranging a trip by yourself can be quite an interesting task, but with the proper preparation, it can be a whole lot of fun. It’s not just the actual journey itself that will make every travel episode enjoyable and gratifying, but it’s also the planning and putting all the pieces together that may generate the …
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When traveling, especially to a foreign country, local food is one of the things I always try. Eating in restaurants and eateries of different types and economic levels is one way of blending with the locals and observing their day-to-day life. Flavors and how food are prepared and presented often reflect the culture and tradition …
The sun was up as we walked towards the harvest area. I could hear the laughter from the distance. When I got to the site, I discovered what kept everyone upbeat and jolly. The farmers were harvesting the vegetables and the watermelons they planted. This is the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farmers’ Training Program for …
We climbed a few steps along a narrow stairway to the entrance of Qing Yun Rest House in Block I of the Abdul Razak Complex in Gadong, Brunei Darussalam. The inn occupied the entire floor and there were only six rooms and a reception room. Apparently, Qing Yun Rest House has several branches in Brunei …
Victorias City, known as The Sweet Green City, located in the northern part of Negros Occidental, Philippines, is strengthening its organic farming industry with the recent opening of its Organic Market and Pasalubong Center. The local government believes that when it goes organic, it supports: O – Okay for you R – Restores ecological balance …
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Chuck II Leads Converse Footwear Against the Wet Weather With Its NEW COUNTER CLIMATE COLLECTION What I like about unexpected meetings is that it often leads you to cross paths with old friends whom you haven’t seen for quite awhile. This happened during the intimate gathering of Converse store in Robinson’s Place Bacolod, Negros Occidental. …
Bandar Seri Begawan or BSB, the capital of Brunei, is the main hub of this small wealthy nation. It is located in the Brunei-Muara District. Among the many capitals that I have visited, BSB is unique, because it has a laid back feel, where you get the luxury of time and space, while its grandeur …
Since this is the longest celebration of MassKara Festival, the Bacolod City Public Plaza is now teeming with food stalls since it started in October 1 and they are there to stay until October 23. It remind me of years past, during my student days when I had experienced the night revelry at the plaza. …
It was a spur of a moment decision and about a month to prepare. It all started with a simple inquiry of a friend about Brunei, and which I thought was an invitation to travel there. And it led to one wonderful adventure to “The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures“, which lives up to its name. …