If you still don’t believe that food in my city is legit, maybe this will convince you even more. Bacolod is home to BACA (Bacolod Academy for Culinary Arts) which is founded and directed by Gunther Sanin, an Austrian who had his humble start in a remote area in Dumaguete city. The BACA (Bacolod Academy for Culinary […]
29 May 2017 – Manila: After the recently concluded CM Challenge Cebu last May 14, that drew thousands in attendance; Bacolod folks who can’t wait for their turn to have that Color Manila experience, can now look forward to the next CM Blacklight Bacolod run, set to take place on the night of June 3, […]
Press Release: Bacolod City is PH No. 1 Model City. Bacolod was named the Top Philippine Model City among the 145 cities in the country, for being the most livable urban center nationwide. The Manila Times, one of the most respected broadsheets and the country’s oldest newspaper at 119 years old, has chosen Bacolod as the […]
When you want to go from Bacolod to Iloilo on a budget, it is a no-brainer. You take, what we call, the “roro” (a big boat which carries vehicles, passengers, and cargo) because it’s cheap. You have to wait a little longer compared to when you are traveling to the City of Love on a […]
Vietnamese coffee on ice is one of my favorite coffee drinks. Here in Bacolod City, we have about three places that serve this coffee drink. One of them is Highlands Coffee, located inside City Mall Mandalagan. This is going to be a short post, but I just felt the need to mention the Vietnamese Iced […]
I’ve seen a few summer posts on Facebook, the swimsuits are on display at the SM City Bacolod‘s department store, public school kids have returned the books they lent from the government, and summer class offers are popping up here and there. Is everyone ready for summer? I think everyone’s getting ready for it. I, for […]
What’s inside the Yuan Thong Temple in Bacolod? I didn’t really know until a few years ago. I was also one of you who would pass by the temple while riding a jeep or while driving. I was curious, but since I am not Chinese nor am I a Buddhist, I held off knocking at […]
Yesterday, one Bacolodnon greeted the new year with a big smile. Thanks to a joint project between the SM Store and Mastercard, MS. YVONNE ALLONES, an employee at the Riverside Medical Center, won a P100,000 shopping spree at SM City Bacolod. SM Shopping Spree Promo How did Ms Allones win? She simply went shopping at the SM Store. For […]
Retro KTV at theMarket Place is a new Bacolod bar that’s a little bit different than most bars here in the city. It’s retro-themed, it has disco KTV rooms as well as an upper deck, and Barbie – their unique, head-turning barbeque grill. Retro-Themed Bacolod Bar at The MarketPlace When you’re at the MarketPlace, it’s easy […]
Bacolodnons love anything grilled! Grilled baby back ribs smothered in barbecue sauce, grilled fish, grilled chicken, grilled pork – you name it and a Bacolodnon will eat it! People usually go to different places to grill different kinds of meat. But now that Ribshack is open at SM City Bacolod’s South Wing, people can now enjoy […]
Did you know that a new milk tea place just opened up in SM City Bacolod? If you frequently visit SM, you may have already guessed that I’m referring to Serenitea. Have you had your Serenitea Milk Tea Today? It’s very easy to spot Serenitea because it is right beside the entrance of the grocery store. The […]
What’s the most annoying thing in the world for an avid internet user? Yes, you guessed it: slower-than-a-turtle internet connection. For people in Bacolod City, we’ve muttered our fair share of internet speed complaints. While we wait for internet speed remedies to fall from the heavens, thank goodness we don’t have to suffer the same kind of […]
Ya’ll know that I didn’t get to go on vacation this summer, right? Unfortunately, that’s how it is when you’re a freelance writer working through UpWork. However, I did get to experience a couple of upsides while the heat was on in the City of Smiles: #1 got to spend a lot of time with my son, and […]
Happy Father’s Day 2016 Bacolod! On this day, let’s remember that DADs come in different forms – dads could be moms, grandpas, uncles, or neighbors who have always been there for you. Whatever form your dad comes in, he or she should be given special treatment today because of the love and sacrifice that has been showered to you and […]
In my opinion, UNIQLO is beloved by many because of one main thing: they make comfortable yet fashionable everyday wear. The clothes that you’ll find in their stores are simple and of good quality, but the clothes bear with them an air of modern elegance. Today, June 17, 2016, UNIQLO Bacolod, the very first one in the […]
[NO MAJOR SPOILERS HERE] Gionne: Mom whose team are you on? Me: Captain America because he always does the right thing. Gionne: I’m with Tony. Me: Close kamu ni Tony? Every summer is a chance for us moms to spend quality time with our kids. Because I am a freelance writer, I’m able to spend time […]
Have you visited SM City Bacolod lately? On April 11, the popular mall opened its Mango Festival display so mall-goers can buy all sorts of mango products as well as mangoes that came from the island of Guimaras. I say mango products because, and this is a fun thing to know about the festival, items that you […]
Choobi Choobi Bacolod is now open at the SM City Mall, located at the ground floor, near Cabalen and Chika-an. It was the first time that I’ve heard about the restaurant, but I’m glad that they invited me and my fellow Negros Bloggers over as they have an inspiring story behind their success. The restaurant basically […]
Despite Bacolod being a fairly small city, you’ll be surprised at how diverse the food choices here are. One good example of a cafe that’s offering diversity is Kabbara Cafe. It’s definitely a cafe that’s on my radar and it should be in yours too. The Kabbara Cafe is over at the newly opened The Billboards: BS Aquino […]
Vikings Bacolod is also celebrating this year’s Valentine’s day by presenting 10 sumptuous dishes that everyone can enjoy. These 10 dishes were specifically created for this year’s Valentine’s Day, so yes, you could say that it’s going to be a very special Sunday at Vikings Bacolod tomorrow. Love will definitely be celebrated – mostly the love for food – with […]
Secure Your Money for Life, Come Home forGood: A Guide for OFWs Secure Your Money for Life, Come Home forGood: A Guide for OFWs Secure Your Money for Life, Come Home forGood: A Guide for OFWs Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) play a vital role in the Philippine economy, sending remittances back home to support their […]
