Mea in Bacolod

The Purple Secretary, in partnership with Dojo 8 Coworking Spaces, is holding “How to Start Your Home Based Career Seminar” on January 21, 2017 at 1:30-4:30 in the afternoon. Venue will be at Dojo 8 Co-living Spaces, 21st Street Lacson Bacolod City, Philippines. This seminar will focus on the basics on how to start your home based career. […]

Believe it or not, I drink an average of 3-4 cups of coffee per day. This has been consistent ever since I can remember. But, of all the coffees I have tasted, I never really thought if what I was drinking is a GOOD cup of Joe or not. I would thumbs-up most because of the […]

If there’s one Bacolod Brawl event you don’t want to miss it is this one: Rumble at the District 2016. It’s happening this Saturday, August 20, 2016, 7PM. 7 Matches will take place. Main & Co-Main Event The Main event will be between Fritz Estrella (MMA Record 3-o) from CAGE MMA ILOILO and Dave Gonzalez (MMA […]

After a long day at work or even after a long week, sometimes, all you need to fix your melancholy mood and physical malaise is a trip to the spa. However, from my personal experience, it’s difficult to find a spa that: Is accessible to me since I live in the Upper East area of the […]

Reclusion Perpetua “Reclusion perpetua,” or “permanent imprisonment,” is a crime sentence similar to life imprisonment. It is used in the Philippines. A person sentenced to reclusion perpetua must serve a jail term of at least 30 years and face additional penalties. (source) This coming June 17, 2016, the Reclusion Perpetua Art Exhibit will take place. Several […]

About 75% – that’s how much of summer has already gone by. For some of us, we haven’t even had our first trip to the beach or to the pool yet because, well, life happens. We still have that 25% though, and we have to make sure that every moment counts because summer waits for […]

The Jojo Vito Designs Gallery reminds me so much of Neil Gaiman’s Mirror Mask, where the main character, Helena, found herself in a dreamland filled with peculiar yet fascinating creatures. You should see the movie, if you haven’t already, because it’s visually satisfying and creatively stimulating. But, back to Jojo Vito Designs Gallery. I’ve heard of the name […]

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, […]

There are a lot of places to eat at in Bacolod City. Ginger Lime Diner, located along Lopez Jaena Street, was recently added to this list. I personally added it on my list of places to eat at again. This place is a small diner owned and managed by Johanna and Citoy Taño. I, along with […]

Mea in Bacolod is a lifestyle Bacolod blog dedicated to anything and everything in and out of the City of Smiles. Expect to read about what’s happening (events) in Bacolod, where to go (places), what to do (activities), and, most importantly, what to eat (food). Why Visit Bacolod? If there’s anything you need to know […]

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, […]

I always look forward to Saturdays and Sundays because, apart from the usual family activities we have, I get to visit RIBS and MORE at the Negros Farmer’s Weekend Market. The stand is owned by the Aves family. They’re right next to our juice stand which makes their delicious menus easily accessible. Tulok pa lang sa […]

In case you haven’t heard, a group of individuals from the city started an event called ReKindle which aims to bring old and new artists together. It’s also an event that allows sleeping artists (this may be you) to showcase their work and get appreciated. I attended the second event which was named ReLight last December […]

I must admit that with my 28 years of living in Bacolod City, there’s still a lot of experiences I haven’t tried before. It was, however, during the last few months of 2015 that I crossed off one of the items on my “must visit” list. The Welcome Home Foundation Cafe invited me over for a healthful […]

On October 22, Samsung visited the City of Smiles with their Samsung Happy Home Roadshow. I, along with team NBSI (Negros Bloggers), was invited to see their show that went down at the District North Point. My afternoon there was filled with “oohs” and “aahs” as I was listening and taking pictures of the various home […]

HAPI hosted the first ever ReKindle at Tazoon Cafe on Oct 31, 2015. One of the aims of the event was to increase peoples’ awareness of current issues that many individuals sweep under the rug – gender identity, HIV, environmental issues as well as body image. Artistically, it also aimed to bridge the gap between new local artists […]

Campuestohan Highland Resort is a destination that needs no introduction. Bacolod locals are either familiar with it or they’ve actually been there once or twice already. It’s so notable that locals recommend it to guests when guests ask which places to visit in Negros. It’s one of a kind  here in the island of Neg […]

I am not a fan of tea. Know this before you continue reading. I, generally, gag every time I take a whiff of newly brewed tea in a tea cup. It’s seriously that bad for me. However, an acceptable type of tea for me is Milk Tea. I love drinking it and all the more […]

Back then, when people yelled: “The Vikings are coming, the Vikings are coming!” everybody would get their weapons ready for battle, hide or just run away. These days, however, people act totally different when they hear “the Vikings are coming!” Instead of weapons for battle, spoons, forks and appetites are prepared for a battle of […]

There is no such thing as the fountain of youth but if you find one, please don’t forget to email me. – Mea 🙂 I’m 28 years old and I represent a generation of people who are entering the “Be more health conscious because you’re getting older” phase. Though we are in the early stages […]