Don Salvador Benedicto Named Summer Capital of Negros Occidental

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental passed a resolution yesterday naming the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto sa the Summer Capital of Negros Occidental. Said resolution was authored by Board Member Nehemias de La Cruz, former Mayor of Don Salvador Benedicto. Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) is locally known as the “Little Baguio” of Negros Occidental [...]

Bacolod Chicken Inasal Grill Awaiting Guinness Verdict

The highlight of the First Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, Bacolod City attempted to break the world record in the longest barbecue and was able to set up a 3.985-kilometer chicken barbeque grill at the North Wing Parking area of SM City-Bacolod last May 19.  Current holder of the record is the Municipality of Santo Tomas, [...]

2009 Western Visayas Invitational Jetski Cup Winners

The 2009 Western Visayas Invitational Jetski Cup was successfully held last May 16-17 at the Marina, BREDCO Port. The event, a first in Western Visayas, was organized by Sa Baybay Events. The organizers plan to make this a yearly event in order to make Bacolod a sports tourism destination. Here are the list of winners: [...]

Canetown, Victorias City: House and Lot for Sale

I’m helping out a friend sell their house and lot located in Canetown, Victorias City. I have personally visited the place and I like it because it already has fruit bearing trees and a nice picnic area overlooking the river. Here’s the description of the property: Lot Area: 1,447 Square Meters; Floor Area: 205 Square [...]

First Western Visayas Invitational Jetski Cup Slated

Another event this weekend which we all can look forward to in addition to the holding of the First Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is the First Western Visayas Invitational Jetski Cup organized by Sa Baybay Events. The Jetski Cup will be held at the Marina, BREDCO Port, Bacolod City. Other highlights include Night Markets, Audio [...]

Sandra Seifert Crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009

Sandra Seifert of Negros Occidental was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009 in the Coronation Night held at The Arena in San Juan City last night besting 49 candidates. It was a double victory, since another Negros Occidental candidate, Adie Adelantar of Victorias City was crowned Miss Eco-Tourism. It was a heart-warming moment when Seifert and [...]

Three Negros Occidental Candidates in Ms. Philippines Earth Pageant

Three Negros Occidental beauties are vying for the 2009 Ms. Philippines-Earth title.  Ms. Jan Maricris Vega of Bacolod City, Ms. Adie Adelantar of Victorias City, and Ms. Sandra Seifert representing Negros Occidental are all competing for the 9th Annual Ms. Philippines-Earth. The people of Negros Occidental are all excited to watch the Coronation Night on [...]

Pacquiao Vs Hatton Video Replay

Bacolod City’s adopted son, Manny Pacquaio beats Ricky Hatton on the second round of their fight. Pacquiao knocked down Hatton twice in the first round then hit Hatton with a left in the second that sent Hatton flat on his back on the canvas.The referee waved his hand without counting to 10 since Hatton was [...]

Bacolod to Hold First Chicken Inasal Festival

When it comes to chicken inasal, nobody can boast being the Manokan Country more than Bacolod City. To celebrate Bacoleños love for inasal, the first Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is slated on May 15-20 at the Manokan Country and the SM City North Wing vacant lot. Chicken inasal is a form of barbecued chicken specific [...]