Sunday 5th February 2012

September 2010

Uhaw-Uhaw Gidja Art Exhibit at the Negros Museum

The Negros Museum is proud to present its October offering for art lovers and patrons with Silaynon artist Raymond Legaspi’s one-man show entitled “Uhaw Uhaw Gidja” from October 1-15, 2010 at the museum. “Uhaw- Uhaw” means in Ilonggo dialect as very thirsty and “Gidja” is superlative expression. His recent works in this exhibit feature his [...]

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Relax and Rejuvenate at Spa Natura

When was the last time you pampered yourself? How often do you go home after work everyday, complaining of a tired body and longing for a full body massage? Listen to your body before it’s too late. Besides, stress has been cited by medical experts as a major factor in illnesses, the benefits of going [...]

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Education, Governance, & Business

Vote for AID Foundation in the BBC World Challenge

Bacolod based NGO AID Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is one of the 12 finalists in the BBC World Challenge for its Hydraulic Ram Pump. The World Challenge is an international competition aimed at finding “projects or small businesses from around the world that have shown enterprise and innovation at the grassroots level”. The Hydraulic Ram Pump [...]

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Explore the Caves in Sipalay City

For a sleepyhead like me, waking up at dawn to go with my NITI friends to Sipalay is pure torture. Rather than endure it, I instead chose not to sleep at all. Migraine is easier to deal with than the guilt of being the cause of delay. Promptly at 4:30 am we left Bacolod City. [...]

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Top 5 Sidetrips During MassKara Festival

Bacolod City is famous for its MassKara Festival held every third week of October. Dancers don masks and colorful costumes and dance to lively samba beat in the streets of Bacolod. But after the revelry, what else is there to visit? A lot, actually. If it’s your first time to visit Bacolod City, I have [...]

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Mary Magdalene Church in Hinigaran

The Church and Parish of Mary Magdalene in Hinigaran built using Romanesque architecture is one of the remaining colonial churches in Negros Occidental. It was established by Fr. Juan Pavon, an Augustinian-Recollect Parish Priest who arrived in Hinigaran on November 4, 1848 and served until October 1849. It was first made of light materials then [...]

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Artistic Diving Resort at Punta Ballo, Sipalay City

Sipalay City, located in Southern Negros Occidental where it faces Sulu Sea and has one of the richest marine life in the country. Sipalay City’s 44 dive sites composed of coral reefs and sunken ships make it one of the top diving destinations in the Philippines. This is one of the main reasons why some [...]

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First Tourism Blog Contest

Calling all bloggers in any blog platform to join the First Negros Tourism Blog Contest sponsored by the the Province of Negros Occidental through the Negros Occidental Tourism Center. This is in line with the celebration of the Provincial Tourism Week on September 19-27 with the theme, “Tourism and Biodiversity.” Below are the mechanics: The [...]

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Negros Occidental To Celebrate 2010 Tourism Week

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Provincial Tourism Center in coordination with the 32 towns and cities will celebrate the Provincial Tourism Week on September 19-27, 2010. The weeklong celebration is in line with the NEGROS FIRST Development Agenda of Gov. Alfredo G. Maranon, Jr. and Vice Gov. Genaro M. Alvarez, Jr. under [...]

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Wine Pairing at Ripples Restaurant

As part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of L’ Fisher Hotel, a wine pairing event for the local media at Ripples Restaurant was co-sponsored last night by Future Trade International (FTI), distributor of wine labels such as Hardy’s and Nederburg. Never been much of a wine drinker, least of all a wine connoisseur, [...]

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Ultimate Wedding & Events Fair at L’ Fisher Hotel

L’ Fisher Hotel in collaboration with the Wedding & Event Planners of Negros, Inc. (WEPON) is holding the Ultimate Wedding & Events Fair at the Grand La Proa Ballroom of L’ Fisher Hotel. Different wedding & event suppliers in Negros Island gathered in one venue to showcase what they have to offer. The ribbon cutting [...]

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