Tag: masskara
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Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod
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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. Now, I’m driving there to witness the opening of the MassKara-themed McDonald’s store. My paternal grandfather had worked in…
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Chino’s Deli at MassKara Festival
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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…
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SM: A Place Where They Got It All For You
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Bacolod City, my hometown in the Philippines, has been cited as one of the retiree-friendly places in the country, if not in the whole world. True enough, more and more foreigners are finding their way to my city. Recently, I also had friends coming to Bacolod to attend meetings, trainings,…
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Beach-ready with artistic flip-flops
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In a tropical country like the Philippines, flip-flops are part of the common staple among Filipino households. Whether one lives near the sea or in the mountains, he or she will always wear this kind of slippers around the house or when visiting neighbors or the market nearby. But with the advent of…
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The best of Negros at the SMX launch
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SMX Convention Center finally had its formal opening to set the stage for a more vibrant MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibition) sector in the province of Negros Occidental, particularly in the city of Bacolod. It was a launch like no other as locals and visitors from other cities and abroad…
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Street Dance Watching with Skechers GOwalk
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The sky was dark and a downpour was threatening to halt the revelry. We hastened our walk through the crowd-filled streets of Bacolod that were closed for the Masskara Festival celebrations. We walked from one corner to the other, trying to find out if the street dance was already on…
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Eat’s More Fun in Bacolod
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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…
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Bacolod City: A Vibrant Destination for Food and Festivals
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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…