Lessons on the Road: The Importance of Research
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.
Lessons on the Road: Get some fresh air, Take a breather
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
Mactan is a densely populated island that is rich in history, located a few kilometers east of Cebu Island in the Philippines.
First-time in Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown
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.
A Megaworld of fun and surprises in Bacolod
Megaworld announced that it is building an iconic hotel inside the 34-hectare The Upper East township.
Lessons on the Road: The Purpose of Your Travel
Why do you travel? Why are you going to a particular place? Is it to do some sightseeing? Is it to visit a relative or friend? Is it to attend a meeting or to look for business opportunities? Is it to study? Or is it to tick off something on your bucket list, shade a …
Dear Café: an oasis in Mansilingan, Bacolod City
Right beside the entrance of East Homes 4 Subdivision in Mansilingan, Bacolod, is a small commercial area where Dear Café is located.
Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod
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
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 …
DHL Express opens new service points in the Philippines
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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Lessons on the Road: Travel Planning
I’m introducing a new kind of blog posts in my site, which are more on “Lessons on the Road” or the lessons I’ve learned while traveling. There are tons of them — from technical stuff to inspirational ones — and it would be a pity not to share them with others. For this write-up, we’ll …
A relaxing dining experience at LANAI by Fresh Start
Fresh Start’s Lanai restaurant opened its doors to the public on December 8, 2021, and although I wasn’t able to visit on that day, I took the opportunity to meet up with a friend during the weekend, a few days after it welcomed customers to its quaint dining place. LANAI by Fresh Start is a …
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McDonald’s most modern-designed store in Bacolod City
Locals and tourists alike have a place where they can hangout and enjoy the Negrense scenery to its finest. The much-awaited opening of the unique and first-in-the-province McDonald’s NXTGEN store is finally happening as property giant Megaworld continues to bring excitement to its 53-hectare Northill Gateway township along the New Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road. Set …
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Habitat for Humanity Philippines’ projects in Negros Occidental
Having worked with non-profits during my career, I want to dedicate some space here in my site for the good works they are doing, especially when it’s something that is happening in my province. One case in particular is Habitat for Humanity Philippines’ (HFHP) efforts in Negros Occidental to build homes for families in need. …
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Holiday excitement at Northill Gateway
From a dazzling Christmas spectacle to another much-awaited ‘first,’ this Megaworld township never runs out of surprises to keep everyone smiling There’s so much to keep Bacolodnons excited about the Christmas Season as Northill Gateway, Megaworld’s 53-hectare township located right at the boundary of Bacolod City and Talisay City along the New Bacolod-Silay Airport Access, …