The colors of Masskara Festival 2014
“I’ll take you back to the old days and I’ll sing the songs once you’ll all remember so come and sing along (come on everybody)”[…]
Taking the RORO: A Road Trip from Manila to Bacolod
It was an epic road trip that I have taken ever — a road trip from Manila to Bacolod via RORO, bringing my car with[…]
Visita Iglesia in Bacolod and Bago
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[…]
Behind Masskara’s Smile: The beginnings of MassKara Festival
I was eight years old and I was standing in front of my mother’s office right across the city plaza watching with awe the crowd[…]
First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part I
“Panaad” or in local language (Hiligaynon), it is about a vow and fulfilling it. For 19 years, the province of Negros Occidental has been fulfilling[…]
First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part II
Going around the Panaad Park, visiting the booths of all 32 local government units can be a bit taxing, though entertaining. But I decided to[…]
First-time in Mambukal Resort
Having visited Mambukal Resort when I was still a toddler, I have so little recollection of what it’s like in this mountain resort. Everytime I[…]
First-time in Kaitulari Resort, Philippines
Before it’s name came about, it was only referred to as “Kay To(to) Larry”, which literally means “Larry’s Place” or “Toto Larry’s Place”, with “toto”[…]
Bacolod City: A Vibrant Destination for Food and Festivals
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[…]