Tag: Negros Island
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Sipalay City: Island Hopping in Negros Occidental’s Hidden Gem
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The spotlight is now trained on Sipalay City as the must-go place in the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. It’s the heel part of the sock-shaped island of Negros. Fine white sand beaches, tiny islands and breathtaking bays dot the coastline of Sipalay City. From the stretch of…
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Silk Making at OISCA Bago
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I have heard of the popular silk making industry in Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines that is run by OISCA, or Organization for Industrial, Spiritual & Cultural Advancement. The organization started in Japan in 1961 and the OISCA-Philippines Chapter was organized in Manila in 1965. However, it was not until…
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10th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival in Bacolod
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Every year, when the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival comes around, I always look forward to visiting the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City. The festival transforms the area into a vibrant marketplace filled with fresh harvests, organic products, and stories from farmers who continue to embrace sustainable agriculture. Beyond the colorful displays…
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A “Bitter” (Better) Way to Help Negrenses
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As July ushers in, the rainy season has arrived in this part of the globe. Being in the tropics, where it’s warm and sunshiny all year round, and in an archipelago, where sea travel is a common mode of transport, the heavy rains and typhoons are not welcome visitors especially…