First-time in Rapha Valley
I have heard of Rapha Valley a lot of times. Ever since I settled back in my hometown in Bacolod City, Philippines, the town of[…]
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2018
If there’s one festival that you should look forward to when in Negros Occidental, that’s Panaad sa Negros Festival, the festival of all festivals in[…]
10th Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival
Whenever the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival is being held each year, it is fun to go to the Provincial Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City[…]
SM: A Place Where They Got It All For You
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.[…]
A Singaporean Food Festival at L’Fisher
And a Chance to Fly to Singapore via Cebu Pacific for Free! For those in Bacolod who are craving for a taste of Singapore, you[…]
BonChon comes to Bacolod
No, we’re not getting enough of yummy chicken delights in Bacolod City. While we boast of a Manokan Country (“manok” is the Filipino word for[…]
Meganox and the Sugarcane Paradox
I live in what is known as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines – the province of Negros Occidental. I grew up in such a[…]
Truly Negros Products at the Negros Trade Fair
Living in the Philippine capital for 20 years, the closest thing I have come to apprising myself on the latest about home (home is Bacolod[…]
Kenny Rogers Roasters is roasting in Bacolod
With all the restaurants and food outlets sprouting all throughout Bacolod, it is no big surprise to find global brands, like the Kenny Rogers Roasters,[…]
Your Traveler’s Feet
A traveler’s pair of feet is a necessity in one’s quest for exploration. I love to feel the coarse sand under my feet as I walk[…]
All-Filipino lunch at Chalet Restaurant
It was a satisfying Independence Day celebration for me this year. It seemed that it was a day that granted me freedom from hunger, to be[…]
Negros Gourmet Experience
There’s a new gourmet experience in town. Bacolod, known for its good food, has a new dining adventure to offer to both locals and visitors[…]
Sharing the J.Co Way
We were at the terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when a lady ran after my niece and grabbed her hand. Surprised, my[…]
Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation: Nature in the City
I’m entering my 12th month as a returning resident of my hometown, Bacolod City, in Negros Occidental, Philippines. I’m beginning to feel as if it’s[…]
Things To Catch at Panaad at Night
The Panaad Festival is the much-awaited event in the province of Negros Occidental. The Panaad Park and Stadium come alive whenever this festival is celebrated[…]