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  • Mangoes Galore: the SM City Mango Festival
    Posted in: Products

    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 […]

  • Flickers 3rd ReKindle Run by HAPI Bacolod
    Flickers in Pictures: 3rd ReKindle Run Organized by HAPI Bacolod
    Posted in: Events

    The third ReKindle run entitled Flickers happened last April 2nd at Tippy’s Bistro. It seems like only yesterday, the pilot run was born. Now, HAPI, which I am proud to say I’m already a member of, is organizing ReKindle events practically every other month, which is great news for those of you who have never been […]

  • How to Choose a Bacolod Real Estate Company
    Posted in: Services

    It’s not everyday that you buy a house, sell a house, get a property appraised or seek counsel on real estate matters. When the time comes that you need to, however, you need a Bacolod Real Estate company that can take care of everything. The problem is, with all the real estate companies that are in […]

  • Merkado Cafe: Fresh, Organic and All Natural
    Posted in: Where and What to Eat

    Is it just me or has Bacolod had a lot of organic restaurant openings over the past year? It’s probably just me because I’m at an age (I’m 29) where you come to your senses and realize that your indestructibility, more commonly known as youth, is slowly leaving your body year after year. Whatever the case, […]

  • The First Ever Visayas Cosplay Summit is a SUCCESS
    Posted in: Events

    Last March 5, 2016, the first ever Visayas Cosplay Summit was held at the atrium area of SM City Bacolod. Cosplayers as well as people who love anime, gathered in one venue to celebrate and appreciate creativity, individuality and the Japanese culture. Passers-by got to take a souvenir photo with their favorite anime characters. In fact, the costumes […]

  • Embers by ReKindle: ART in all of its forms
    Posted in: Events

    If you haven’t heard of ReKindle before, now is the perfect time for you to understand what it really is (and maybe consider attending it next time). Let’s first talk about what it’s NOT: it’s NOT a group of people and it’s definitely NOT just an event. It’s probably more of a medium for yourself, and other […]

  • My List of Plans for the Holy Week and Summer 2016
    Posted in: Guides

    Summer is fast approaching and, honestly, I do not want to spend my summer like how I did last year. I basically just stayed inside the house and worked. I and my family didn’t have anything planned and, as you can imagine, my son was bored out of his mind. It’s going to be different […]

  • PAL: Non-Stop Flights from CEBU to LOSANGELES
    Posted in: Services

    Happy 75th PAL The Philippine Airlines is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a NEW PROMO: non-stop flights from Cebu to LosAngeles. According to PAL representatives during a press conference, passengers of these flights will be carried by AirBus 340. This is great news because the non-stop flights will make it easier for people in Visayas and Mindanao to go to LA and vice […]

  • Lebanon in Bacolod: The Kabbara Cafe, Inc
    Posted in: Where and What to Eat

    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 […]

  • Sun Life Prosperity Card: Gifting an Investment
    Posted in: Services

    Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) has now made it possible for Filipinos (not just Bacolodnons) to give their loved ones the gift of investment through the Sun Life Prosperity Card. I know that it’s not the most exciting gift to give but it’s one of the smartest. Over the years, we’ve given so many […]

  • Konsulta MD - The answer to long queues at doctors clinic - Mea in Bacolod
    Konsulta MD: the Answer to Long Queues at Doc’s Clinic?
    Posted in: Services

    The first time I heard of a medical hotline (or, more appropriately a medical app) was when I was watching reruns of Dr. Phil. I can’t remember who exactly developed the app but what it let you do is get in touch with a doctor, lickety-split, on your smartphone. It even had a video and […]

  • 7 Things a Road Trip to Cadiz Negros Occidental Made me Realize
    Posted in: Travel

    When you live in Negros Occidental, all you have to do is go on a road trip to somewhere fairly far to see its beauty. Personally, I wouldn’t dare to go on a road trip by myself because I’m very bad with directions and I’m not too confident with my car fixing skills when an emergency happens. Luckily, […]

  • MnB’s 2016 Valentine’s Suggestions for the Lost Husband/Boyfriend
    Posted in: Guides

    It’s already Valentine’s Day tomorrow. If you’re reading this now, you probably forgot to plan or get something for your wife or girlfriend. DON’T PANIC. It happens especially if life catches up with you. Mayo pato sing highschool, ga baha ang boys nga ga dala flowers. But anyway, there are still a few hours before V-day hits and […]

  • Vikings Bacolod Valentine’s Day Dishes
    Posted in: Where and What to Eat

    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 […]

  • Quino’s: New Hot Dogs and a FREE Card
    Posted in: Services, Where and What to Eat

    I have always wanted to taste some of Quino’s hot dogs and finally, one Sunday afternoon at the District North Point, I and my family visited the cafe to snack on some.  The Cafe at Ayala First off, I have always liked hanging out at Quino’s when we are at The District North, otherwise known […]