HELLO! I’m still here, FYI. Honestly, I don’t know how long it’s been since I wrote something personal on MNB (Mea in Bacolod). Since the pandemic, I’ve been focusing on work, taking on more projects, and buckling down to stay afloat. You just don’t know what’s going to happen next so all you can do […]
The Covid-19 outbreak turned global pandemic has plunged almost the entire world into a massive timeout. Governments have imposed a stay home order to their people. . People are stocking up on groceries and many are cooking their food themselves. While it is healthier and safer to cook your own food, there will be days […]
The Bayanihan Spirit was alive and well when SM Appliance Center and its brand partners recently brought positivity, hope and inspiration to the frontliners and patients of the hospitals in the Philippines with donations of electric fans, mosquito zappers, and washing machines. With summer days ahead electric fans from Imarflex, Asahi and 3D will bring […]
Since it’s International Popcorn Day tomorrow (January 19), SM City Bacolod is giving away a FREE pack of popcorn to the first 100 regular-paying moviegoers. If you are planning to watch a movie with family, friends, or your special someone, come early! Happy International Popcorn Day January 19 is celebrated around the world as International […]
One of the most prominent fitness clubs in the Philippines has opened its newest branch in Bacolod. Located on the second floor of TU Square, Anytime Fitness PH Lacson Bacolod may be the best health club in the city to whip you into shape. But, what is Anytime Fitness PH all about and why would […]
A columbarium is a room or building where urns, containing the ashes of departed loved ones, are stored. The word originated from “columba” which is Latin for dove. In ancient Rome, the compartmentalized structures were commonly found in rooftops because they were mainly used to house doves. The first-ever columbarium used for human remains was […]
Because GrabFood is in Bacolod, it’s now easier for tech-savvy people to order food without leaving the house. Personally, I’ve used the app about five times. I didn’t have to download anything because the app that I book my GrabCar on is also the same app I use to order food through Grab. Convenient, isn’t […]
Eight years ago, telling people that you worked at home and through the internet will afford you with funny looks and snickers (not the chocolate kind). Online freelancing wasn’t viewed as a legitimate source of income. However, fast-forward to today, all of this has changed. An individual who is not open to a career with […]
Merzci is already offering some of the best Bacolod pasalubong you can think of, but it’s not done improving and innovating its product line just yet. This year, the well-loved pasalubong, bread, and pastries-producer introduces something delicious, crunchy, and healthy – the Merzci Special Banana Chips. 5 Reasons to Try Merzci Special Banana Chips What’s […]
AGUINALDO IN A CUP – children, the joy and excitement we feel during the Christmas season can be encapsulated in one word: aguinaldo. The term refers to gifts received, specifically, during the holidays. As grown-ups, we find ourselves on the other side of giving, with younger family members now expecting their presents from us. However, […]
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November,” this line comes from one of my favorite movies. After the first time that I saw it, I realized that the lines are actually applicable to those of us living in the island of Negros. We do have something to remember during the fifth of November and it’s called […]
On the last day of the Masskara Festival, Air Asia celebrated a milestone here in the City of Smiles. Its maiden flight took off on October 27, 2019, flying from Bacolod-Silay Airport to Manila. Thanks to this new route, potential tourists will be able to visit Bacolod, not just during Masskara Festival but, all year […]
The titas of Bacolod love LifeWear from Uniqlo PH because it is uncomplicated. For most people, when they reach a certain age, the desire to wear clothes with all the fringes and ruffles declines. Instead, their go-to outfits follow the values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. This is exactly what LifeWear from Uniqlo PH represents. […]
It’s September 16 today, and for you, it may just be another Monday. But, it’s so much more than that. Year after year, we Filipinos poke fun at ourselves with memes because we celebrate Christmas Day early on. As soon as September hits, my newsfeed was all Jose Mari Chan, and yours probably was too. […]
We all have something in our possessions that have nostalgic value. For my family, it is our countless photo albums with photos of past vacations, birthdays, and uncountable Christmas mornings. But, for some, it’s toys like Kamen Rider action figures, model tanks or airplanes or even old school consoles like Atari. If you’re more of […]
Dunkin’ Coffee Day – Imagine waking up, struggling to get moving, braving through your daily commute, stopping by Dunkin’ Donuts to get that much-needed caffeine boost. Then, as if you’re still dreaming, Piolo Pascual is standing right in front of you, giving you a free cup of Dunkin’ Coffee and filling you with all kinds […]
JULY 31, 2019–CIGNAL TV, the country’s no.1 Pay TV Provider, formally launched the latest addition to its exclusive lineup of news channels, ONE PH. The all-Filipino news channel is the third Cignal channel under the One branding, complementing One News, the English-language news channel and its sports channel One Sports. “One PH furthers our commitment […]
For many Filipinos, sending or transferring money to friends or family is common. Typically, we make this happen by depositing money at the bank. We also usually go to money transfer centers. These are all means that we have been accustomed to, but both take time. The good news is, we can bypass the lines […]
Have you visited Ayala Malls Capitol Central lately? In case you didn’t see, The Metro Department Store Bacolod is already open. Officially, it opened on April 8, 2019, but I was among the few that got a sneak peek a few days earlier. About The Metro Stores Victor Gaisano and his wife, Sally, founded the […]
MANILA, Philippines, April 08, 2019 ‐ Megaworld, the country’s largest developer of integrated urban townships, saw its net income grow by 17% to P15.8-billion in 2018 from P13.6-billion (excluding P113-million non-recurring gain) the previous year. Net income attributable to parent company ended at P15.2-billion by end-December 2018, a 17% jump from P13.0-billion in 2017 (excluding […]
