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November 2009

Hacendera for A Day: My Negros Hacienda Tour Experience

The sugar barons of Negros Occidental lived in an era long forgotten. They lived in mansions in the middle of sugar plantations, attended by their servants and money seem to be overflowing. It is a life that most of us can only dream of. Thanks to Imelda Tinsay of Next Stop Negros Tour, my friends [...]

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Sandra Seifert Miss Earth 2009 Photos

Sandra Seifert did not win the Miss Earth 2009 title but she still went home as Miss Earth 2009 Air. She was very good in her interview so many people including myself were surprised that she did not win the title. We were speculating the organizers did not want some controversy over two Philippine candidates [...]

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Carlos Hilado Top Performing School, UNO-R Grads Placer in CE 2009 Board

Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) was the top performing school for the Civil Engineering November 2009 Licensure Examinations with its 16 takers passing the Board or a 100% passing rate. This is the second batch of graduates for Civil Engineering from CHMSC and it is already making a name as one of the top [...]

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Organic Lunch with Margarita Fores

Another cause worthy of our support is the Organic Lunch with Margarita Fores and Chef Richard Ynayan of the Culinary Institute De Lasalle – Bacolod on November 26, 2009. Proceeds from this event will go to the Suntown Camp Cancer Foundation. This event is still a part of the 4th Negros Organic Farmers Festival. Manila-based [...]

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4th Organic Farmers Festival Schedule of Activities

The Organic na Negros! Market will be holding the 4th Organic Farmers Festival on November 25-27, 2009 at the Organic Market at the back of the Provincial Capitol. The products available at the trade fair are organic certified fruits, vegetables, rice, coffee, herbs, spices, free range native chicken, pork and fish. Let us support our [...]

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Miss Earth 2009 Winners

There was never a doubt in my mind that Miss Earth – Philippines Sandra Seifert will win a title in the Miss Earth Pageant. I know we were all hoping for her to win the Miss Earth title but just the same, we are still very proud of Sandra Seifert who was crowned Miss Earth [...]

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Uratex Bacolod Showroom Now Open

Bacolod has more reasons to have a good sleep as Uratex, the country’s best-selling foam producer opened its showroom to the public last November 9, 2009. A wide range of highly durable foam products such as mattresses, sofabeds, pillows, and Uratex monoblocks such as chairs, tables, and cabinets are available in the showroom located at [...]

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Video: Rediscover Silay

The Rediscover Silay is a 40-minute video project of Silay Tourism Office as one of the highlights for the Al Cinco de Noviembre celebration. Know more about this genteel town and its important role in the history of Negros. This video documentary is another excellent work of Leo Vision Multimedia. I have worked once with [...]

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Negros Wildlife Month Celebration

The Negros Wildlife Month Celebration will with theme “Preserve our home – conserve wildlife – protect their habitats”, this year’s program kicks off on Tuesday, November 10 with an “Animals of Negros” foot parade leaving from the Bacolod Public Plaza at 1:30pm. Participants will be dressed in masks and costumes of the endemic and threatened [...]

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Cozy Dining at Puffs N’ Tarts Restaurant

My friends and I had a very scrumptious dinner at Puffs N’ Tarts Cake Factory and Restaurant last Thursday. My friend Weng has been asking me for ages to try Puffs N’ Tarts but we only found time to go there the other night. Besides, what are we to do? It’s Negros Day and blackout [...]

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Education, Governance, & Business

No More Logging in the Northern Negros Natural Park

The remaining 16,487 hectares of forest cover at the Northern Negros Natural Park are nor protected from commercial logging with Republic Act 3680 imposing a logging ban in the 3rd District of Negros Occiental which comprise the cities of Silay, Talisay and Victorias and two municipalities, E.B. Magalona and Murcia. President Arroyo signed into law [...]

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