Tag: Philippines
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Bacolaodiat Chinese New Year
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The Chinese New Year is one of the celebrated occasions in the world, especially in Asia, and definitely in parts of the Philippines. Bacolod City, on its part, celebrates it through the Bacolaodiat Festival. It is a conjoined word from Bacolod (the City of Smiles in the Philippines) and Lao…
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First-time in Zoofari at SM Bacolod
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There’s a zoo/safari inside a mall! SM City Bacolod recently opened its Zoofari, which is open from January 29, 2016 (Thursday) to January 31, 2016 (Sunday) at 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For an entrance donation of Php 50.00 (almost USD 1.00) per person, guests get to contribute to SM…
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Palmas del Mar: 20 Years of Fun Under the Sun
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For 20 summers, guests from all over the world have enjoyed this little piece of paradise in Bacolod, which is Palmas del Mar Resort and Hotel. Sprawled across five acres of land are 55 rooms and villas, function rooms, cottages and three swimming pools, plus other amenities. Because it is…
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Bantug Lake Ranch: A Family Getaway Close to Nature
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At the outskirts of Bacolod City, Philippines, towards the upland portion at the eastern side of the city, lies the Bantug Lake Ranch – a beautiful hideaway that is suitable for weekend picnics or family getaways. The land, which used to be a sugarcane plantation and orchard poultry, is now…
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Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation in the City
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This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give yourself a pause from what you have been doing the whole year round. Apart from parties, it is a wonderful experience having a relaxing staycation…
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First-time in Melkens Balaring: Fresh Food from the Sea
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It was one of those bright, sun-drenched afternoons in Silay City when the tropical heat seemed to wrap itself around everything. The noontime sun was high above, and the warmth could have been overwhelming if not for the refreshing sea breeze that swept across the shore of Balaring. The wind…
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Silay City Heritage Walk: Stories Behind Negros’ Historic Houses
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There I was again, walking through the familiar streets of Silay City, where ancestral homes and historic buildings stood as silent witnesses to generations of stories. Every structure seemed to carry memories of families, traditions, and a glorious past that shaped the identity of this charming city. Although I had explored…
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Rau-Ram Café: A Taste of Vietnam Hidden in the Heart of the City
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There are restaurants that simply serve good food, and then there are those that tell a story. For me, Rau Ram Café Bacolod belongs to the latter. Although I never had the chance to visit its humble beginnings as the tiny Saigon Café tucked inside a residential neighborhood, I was fortunate enough…
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Welcome Home Natural Garden Cafe: Supporting the Deaf Community
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Some cafés are memorable because of the food. Others stay with you because of the people behind them. Then there are places like the Welcome Home Foundation Natural Garden Café in Bacolod City, where every meal tells a story of hope, inclusion, and purpose. I came expecting a simple lunch. Instead, I…
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Dine Philippines 2015: Where Food Meets Opportunity
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Bacolod City has long been celebrated as one of the country’s top food destinations. So when Dine Philippines 2015came to the City of Smiles, it brought more than just well-known personalities in the culinary industry. It also served a generous helping of inspiration, innovation, and fresh ideas for everyone passionate about…
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Sapori D’Italia: A Taste of Italy with a Bacolod Twist
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The flavors of Italy have found a new home in the City of Smiles. Sapori D’Italia, which literally translates to “flavors of Italy,” is one of the newest restaurants to open along Lacson Street in Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Located at O Residences, this Italian-inspired coffee and restobar adds another exciting…
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18th St. Palapala Restaurant: Serving Fresh, Delicious Food
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Palapala, to Negrenses, is synonymous with having fresh seafood on display and you can have them cooked however you want. It has become a tourist attraction and the whole experience of choosing your fresh seafood and have them cooked is something that many travelers look forward to enjoying. I have…
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Chikaan SM Bacolod: Feasting on Filipino Food
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Recently, we had some guests from Manila. She contacted her friends in Bacolod for a dinner together. Where else to enjoy good Filipino food with a Visayan trademark but in Chikaan at the newly opened store in SM City Bacolod? [UPDATE 2023: The restaurant has closed and is no longer…
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Mely’s Garden: A Homegrown Restaurant in Bacolod
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My sister and I were having an early dinner in this relaxed atmosphere – a dining place in a veranda. Every corner and décor screams “homey”. And rightly so, because the diner, Mely’s Garden was situated (at that time) in Mely’s own abode. [UPDATE 2023: This establishment has closed in…
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Free Admission to #etcpaintensity2015 in Bacolod City
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There are a 101 exciting things to look forward to Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival this year! Add to the line-up of fun activities is the ETC Paintensity 2015. Hosted by Solar Entertainment’s ETC Channel, the ETC Paintensity 2015 will be on October 17, 2015, Saturday, at the Central District Football Field, Bacolod…