Different kinds of travels demand different kinds of needs, such as your accommodation, for instance. Business trips often take a whole day of meetings and conferences and it is appropriate if your stay is in a business or luxury hotel, where these activities happen and where there are facilities that can cater to your official needs. …
Sipping a hot soup of beef with rice noodles, cilantro and mint, I can’t help but allow a bowl of pho to transport me to the time when I was exploring the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, trying their local cuisine, and getting to familiarize the city that we have come to know as Saigon. …
It has been years, maybe a decade or more, since I last visited Sta. Fe resort. As I entered the now more modern look of the resort’s gate, my thoughts were flooded with childhood memories when we would head to their pools to cool off the summer heat. It is also where we bring family …
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Who would have thought that a South Korean brand will arrive in the quiet city of Bacolod and give a jolt to the already vibrant food scene in the City of Smiles? Tom N Toms Coffee, which first opened ApGuJeong-Dong in Seoul in 2001 and now in the US, China, Australia, Mongolia, Qatar, Thailand and Singapore, …
The neon light has finally come into life and the “Hot Now” sign is now turned on. Yes, the most awaited moment has arrived! Krispy Kreme has finally landed in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City — the Sugarlandia! Though the long wait is over, people lined up the day before it opened to grab …
When I was working with Hands On Manila, I had the opportunity to hold our annual Servathon culmination with thousands of volunteers at the SMX Convention Center, a modern, state-of-the-art events venue in Pasay City. Since then, I had been receiving regular updates from them via email. While in Manila, I would visit SMX for …
To the unacquainted, the signage “Quan” may seem like a Chinese name at first glance or even sound as a Spanish word. Asked for the meaning, Chole Cuenca-Chua, the one-half of the mother-daughter tandem that formed this famous native food delicacy brand, said that it simply stood as how it’s used in Filipino parlance. The …
Home sweet home. It truly is. That’s because home is Bacolod, the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines. It is known for its delectable food, especially desserts. I’ve already written some fine eating places in the City of Smiles in my previous blog post Eat is Bacolod. Ever since I came home last …
It was an epic road trip that I have taken ever — a road trip from Manila to Bacolod via RORO, bringing my car with me in this whole adventure. This one took me to four major islands in the Philippines and six ports. More importantly, it was a road trip that led me back …
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No longer familiar with the city where I grew up, I relied on my sister and Google in plotting our Visita Iglesia, or the traditional church visitation every Holy Week, around Bacolod. Since we have not visited that many churches in our own hometown, we thought of going to churches that were new to us, …
Bacolod: the City of Smiles; the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines, Negros Occidental. It comes as no surprise to find so many sweet delicacies and great eats in this beautiful city in the Negros island because Bacolod is filled with smiling people, sweet pastries and delectable food. [UPDATE 2023: Some of the …
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As you step into Bacolod City, a wondrous realm unfolds before your eyes. It is a place where happiness swirls in graceful pirouettes, emanating from the genuine smiles that grace every face. The air carries whispers of a city that has been shaped by a rich tapestry of colors, each thread woven with passion and …
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Since her debut in March 2023, Tet Gallardo is making waves in the Philippine art scene. In under a year, she has secured four solo exhibitions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and participated in two group shows in Bacolod City. As her sorority sister, I had the privilege of attending the launch of one of …
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As the vibrant hues of red and yellow adorned the facade of the Merzci Piaya Land, it stood before us like a beacon of sugary delights. The prospect of witnessing the process first-hand drew our merry band of adventurers — the Negrense Bloggers — into this sweet haven. With excitement bubbling in our hearts, we …
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Bathing in the rhythmic dance of sunlight cascading down Silay City, I found myself once again captivated by the city’s enchanting narratives. Along with fellow Negrense Bloggers, we traversed once more the streets of this historic Philippine city, adding new layers to our knowledge. Guided by fellow blogger Dr. Maritel Ledesma, a true daughter of …
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