SM City Bacolod To Launch Free WiFi
July 26, 2009
SM City Bacolod will be launching its FREE WiFi Mallwide on on July 31, 2009 from 1-4PM at the Northwing Event Centre of SM City Bacolod. All SM shoppers may avail of the free WiFi connection in all areas of the mall without password requirement.
The members of Negros Bloggers Guild were invited to join the event and PinayMommy will have a talk on bloggging and how to make money from blogs.Masscom students of the University of St. La Salle will give a tutorial on internet and WiFi to the senior citizens. This reminds me of the lolatechie ad and surely, our lolos and lolas should not feel left behind by technology. Most have relatives abroad and harnessing the power of the internet is a cost effective way to connect with families and friends.
I’m also excited about the Best Blog Contest that will be introduced by SM City Bacolod. It’s a good way to motivate bloggers to keep on blogging. Now that we have organized the Negros Bloggers Guild, there are already several events lined up for us. The SM City Bacolod’s mallwide WiFi will likewise be advantageous for us since we can have free WiFi access at the mall during meetings.
If you’re interested to attend the event, here’s the program:
12NN – 1PM Registration of guests, participants
01PM – 2PM Welcome address
Talk on Blogging by Ms. Ruby Ricafrente, NBG
Raffle draw
Introduction of Best Blog Contest
02PM – 4PM Video Streaming by PhilCom
Fellowship among bloggers
Internet and WiFi tutorial for senior citizens
Raffle draw
For more details, please contact:
Lorena Quizan-Martinez
Public Relations Officer
SM City Bacolod
Tel 468-0168 loc 108
CP 09178090851
Transcom Bacolod to Start Operation In August
July 22, 2009
It seems Transcom Bacolod will start operation earlier than previously planned. Instead of September 2009, Transcom Center Bacolod located at the Lopue’s South Square will start operation on August 1, 2009.
Full operation is expected by the end of the year with the hiring of 2,000 call center agents. Its facilities will be inaugurated in October in time for the Masskara. Bacolod is Transcom’s second site after it opened its facility in Pasig City last year.
The opening of several BPO companies in Bacolod offered good job opportunities for Bacoleños. These companies are even encouraging call agents from Bacolod employed in other cities to return to Bacolod. This way, they no longer need to work away from their families but still enjoy the perks of working in an international BPO company.
A Sizzling Hot Night with RatedX Underwear Show
July 22, 2009
Ohh la la… Sizzling hot! But before you start imagining Careless Whisper in the background, this has nothing to do with hidden cameras. I’m talking about the RatedX Underwear Fashion held on July 18 at the PAGCOR Amphitheater.
The production number got everybody’s attention with the superb performance of the USLS Pep Squad. The audience had a glimpse of what to expect from the show when the models entered in their skimpy underwear.
The fashion show featured top Bacolod models and celebrity models Viva Hotbabe Hazel Cabrera and PBB Hunk Rico Barrera. Featured underwear were themed heavenly white innerwear, sexy red hot collection, inner playful, naughty black to extreme fantasy in the finale.
Here are some photos so you know what you missed.
Negros Firm Awarded Most Outstanding Medium Enterprise
July 19, 2009
Negros firm Vicmik Enterprises was awarded on July 8, 2009 the first-ever Presidential Awards for Outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise.
Vicmik Enterprises was one of nine Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao who received the awards. Vicmik Enterprises received the award for Medium category in Visayas. The award was received by its President, Isabel Lovina.
Vicmik Enterprises is located in Brgy. Ubay, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. It combines the traditional craft of hand-smocking and hand-embroidery with European-inspired design to create children’s apparel, infants’ clothing and ladies’ sleepwear.
The palace also awarded the Presidential Citations for best practices in MSME promotion and development to 26 private institutions and LGUs.
The awarding is part of the week-long activities of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week celebrated every second week of July in pursuance of Republic Act No. 9501, the Magna Carta for MSMEs, which the President signed in May last year.
Diskwento Plus Caravan Opens Tomorrow at BAYS Center
July 14, 2009
The Department of Trade & Industry with the City Government of Bacolod will be holding a Diskwento Caravan tomorrow, July 15 at the Bacolod BAYS Center from 8am to 8pm.
The Diskwento Plus: Presyong Panalo Para sa Mamimiling Pilipino Caravan is a government sponsored retail market where consumers can buy products at a discounted price. This is especially helpful to the low-income workers in order to help ease the burden of the financial crisis.
The Diskwento Caravan is a partnership of DTI, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Wages Productivity Council.
Participating companies are the following:
Macro Distribution Inc. – Proctor and Gamble Products
Foodsphere, Inc. – CDO Products
Sunpride Food, Inc. – Holiday Products
Prime Distribution System, Inc. – Century Canning Corp.
William & Humbert
International Pharmaceuticals, Inc
ACS Manufacturing Corp – Pride, Inuique Smart Brands
Monde Nissin Corp. – Snitch Confectionery
Jaka Distribution Inc
FA Nepan Sales, Inc. – Uniliver
Evergreen Marketing, Inc. – Alaska Milk Corp.
National Food Authority – Grains Retailer COnfederation
Pepsi Cola
Great Wall Marketing
The caravan has the following mechanics:
- Open to employees, drivers, students, teachers, shoppers and others
- Register with the Secretariat.
- Qualified registrant will be given a purchase voucher. It will authorize the registrant to purchase from any of the participating sellers. Maximum total amount of Php 1,500.00.
- Present voucher when buying. Cash payment.
- Surrender vouvher to secretariat after shopping.
Sta. Fe Resort: Bacolod City’s First
July 11, 2009
The pioneer will always have a first mover advantage over it’s competitors. That’s why if you ask people in Bacolod to give you a resort’s name, Sta Fe Resort would come to mind. Sta. Fe Resort is the oldest privately owned resort in Bacolod City established in the 1940’s.
Sta. Fe Resort is ideal for weekend family outings, family gatherings and events and also for company outings, conferences and conventions. Dorm and room accommodation is available and there are function rooms with different capacities to choose from.
Sta. Fe Resort also has several distinctions aside from being the first resort in Bacolod. It’s the only resort with a chapel, a mini zoo and a complete gun club facility.
How to get there:
Sta. Fe Resort is located in Brgy. Granada, Bacolod City and is very accessible. It is around 7 km. from Bacolod City and about 20 minutes travel by private car and public utility vehicle.
When taking public utility jeep, take the jeepneys plying the Sta. Fe-Burgos route at the Burgos Market. This will take you right at the gate of Sta. Fe Resort. It’s hard to miss Sta. Fe Resort since it is located in front of San Muguel Brewery.
For more information, visit their website: Sta. Fe Bacolod Resort
Negros Products Showcased in OTOP Trade Fair
July 9, 2009
Negros Occidental products takes center stage in the opening of the Department of Trade & Industry’s The One Town, On Product (OTOP) Trade Fair at the parking lot of the ANP Showroom today.
With the theme “OTOP… Bugal sg Negros,” the trade fair showcases the OTOP products of the different municipalities and cities in the province.
OTOP Philippines is a priority project of President GMA where local executives choose a product that is distinct in their locality and has competitive advantage. OTOP is geared toward bringing to the mainstream market products and services distinct to a Philippine town or city.
This is also another way to encourage patronage of locally made products in order to inspire local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to continue to become more productive and sustainable.
Take pride in our local products like the puto of Manapla, dried fish of Cadiz, pandan products of Toboso and Calatrava, organic rice of Moises Padilla and many more.
The trade fair will run until July 11 so come and visit the ANP Showroom and experience the best of Negros Occidental products all in one place.
Transcom BPO to Start Operation in September 2009
July 6, 2009
Transcom, a European based BPO which has a call center in Pasay City will be operating in Bacolod City in September 2009 at the Lopues South Square. Transcom will initially hire 800 agents but targets 2,000 to 3,000.
Transcom operates 75 site in 29 countries worldwide serving the telecommunications, the financial industry, travel & leisure, utilities and retail/consumer goods industries.
Transcom is the 7th IT-BPO company according to BNEFIT to locate in Bacolod City. The six BPO’s are already employing around 4,000 agents.
Bacolod City attracts BPO companies because of it ranked fifth in the the Top 10 Next Wave Cities for Outsourcing in 2008 by the Business Processing Association of the Philippines. Bacolod City is considered an ICT Hub in the country.
First Negros Bloggers Meet-Up
July 6, 2009
For the past three weeks we’ve been busy meeting, inviting and networking with fellow Negros bloggers in preparation for the First Negros Bloggers Meet-Up on July 4. At the same time it was also the DigitalFilipino Club Networking Night. We have to thank Ms. Janette Toral of the DigitalFilipino Club for spearheading this event. Our gratitude also for Casino Filipino PAGCOR Bacolod for hosting the event.
Ms. Janette updated us on the activities fo the DigitalFilipino Club. Those who heard of it for the first time got to know what the club is all about, how to become a members and the benefits of being a member.
She also encouraged us to actively participate on the following DigitalFilipino Club activities:
- Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 Update
- DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009
- Philippine Schools Cyberfair 2010
The networking night was attended by 62 guests who are bloggers, SEO professionals, e-services providers, and online social network users. There were also bloggers who came all the way from Iloilo to attend the event.
I had the chance to meet in person Junelle and Marcos, my fellow members of IloiloBloggers. Yes, I’m a member of both the Iloilo and Negros Bloggers community. For those who may not know it, I’m born and raised in Iloilo but now resides in Bacolod City. So now that explains my “dual citizenship”.
The Negros Bloggers core group were all there, Mommy Rubz, Mae, Sigrid, Dennis, Maricar, MM, Dha-Dha and Ace. Fellow members of Skyscrapercity forum Annie May and Eric (The Byahilo) were also there. Eric has been very kind to include me whenever he gets Media ID to events like he did during the Panaad sa Negros.
Thanks to PAGCOR for the great food, wine, and good music. PAGCOR also gave us vouchers so most of us get to experience playing in the casino for the first time. The staff were very patient with us and gave us instructions on how to place our bets. It might be beginners luck so most bloggers went home with some winnings.
The whole event was a blast. It was a great start for us to network with fellow bloggers and other online users. We, Negros Bloggers, are already planning out succeeding activities. Others were planning on their return to the PAGCOR Casino.
Here are some photos of the event courtesy of Annie May Valdez
