Tag: talisay
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Running the highlands of Campuestohan
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It was a not-so-short hike as we ascended the area of Campuestohan in Talisay City. I’m not referring to the popular highland resort in this vicinity but the greener portion towards the mountains where I once joined a tree planting activity with the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. or…
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Sharing the J.Co Way
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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 niece turned, who was walking in front of me. The lady asked, “Where did you buy your J.Co Donuts?” My niece was still taken aback…
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Eco-journeys and Environmental Education
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It was the right call at the right time. A former colleague from the development industry gave me a ring one morning. “Claire, I’m in Bacolod!” she exclaimed. She was to attend the 8th International Conference and Scientific Meeting (ICSM) that was being held in Talisay City, the city north of…
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Healthy Buys at the Organic Market
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Ever since I covered the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival in 2014, I have become more exposed and more aware of the great benefits of consuming organic products. Truly, there’s no better way to live this life than to go natural. Although, I cannot fully walk the talk because I…
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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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First-time in Campuestohan
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Yes, Christmas is for the children. And also for the children at heart. So, on Christmas day, our family – from our grand aunt, uncle, aunt, cousins, nephews, and nieces – we trooped to one of the latest attractions in Negros Occidental, the Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City. But…
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First-time in the Ruins, Talisay
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I went home last Christmas with a mission: to visit another tourist spot in my own province. It helps to know what’s going on in my own backyard, such as the Ruins in Talisay City, so that when I travel, I also get to talk about interesting things about my…