Tag: Silay CIty
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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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First-time in Fresh Start Organic Farm
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In some malls in Bacolod City you will find this store or area with neatly packed greens bearing the name Fresh Start filling a portion of the shelves. They even have organic soaps and personal care products, too! So, who would have thought that I’d be stepping on the very land where…
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First-time Around Silay: Admiring its Historical and Heritage Buildings
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Amid the darkened sky and the impending rain, the heritage homes in Silay City — dubbed in olden days as the Paris of Negros Occidental, a province in the Philippines — stood proud as they showed off marks of endurance that withstood the ruthlessness of tropical weather and viciousness of…
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First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part I
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“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 its vow of celebrating its spirit of jubilation and friendship through the Panaad sa Negros Festival, highlighting the various products, attractions, history and culture of…