Friday 18th May 2012

Nature, Travel & Tourism

Codcod, San Carlos: Vegetable Basket of Negros

I was told that what used to be known as Canlaon vegetables in fact did not come from Canlaon City in Oriental Negros but from Codcod, San Carlos City in Negros Occidental. Brgy. Codcod is one of the 18 barangays of San Carlos City. It used to be more accessible from Canlaon City when access [...]

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Southern Negros Occidental Tourist Destinations

For those who long for a tropical vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Southern Negros Occidental is one of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines. The scenic coastline with mountains as backdrop provide a relaxing atmosphere for the weary traveler. Southern Negros Occidental boasts of unspoiled natural beauty in it [...]

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La Basilia White Beach Resort

La Basilia White Beach Resort in Sipaway Island is a favorite weekend destination for locals and tourists who are traveling to Sipaway on a budget. It provides decent accommodation at an affordable rate. La Basilia is located in Brgy. Ermita, Sipaway Island, just less than 15 minutes away from San Carlos City on a pump [...]

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Bacolod City, San Carlos City Featured in Masigasig

Bacolod City and San Carlos City were featured in the October and November issue of Masigasig Magazine, respectively. Masigasig is a free magazine of Globe Telecoms and it features topics on entrepreneurship. The feature on the two cities highlighted the best practices, business environment, tourism and investment opportunities. This is a good promotion for the [...]

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Pataan Mountain Resort, Bago City

Had my grandma not have her hair permed that weekend, we would have not known that Bago City is home to another marvel, the Pataan Mountain Resort. From Kipot Twin Falls, we travelled three (3) kilometers following the road to PNOC (thanks to the locals who gladly gave us directions). Along the way, a lady [...]

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A Tree for the Dead

It is not unusual these days to see niches located outside of public cemeteries. This is because the cemeteries are already overcrowded with graves that niches would already be up to several levels. People vising their departed loved ones would already need a stair in order to light a candle on the niches located at [...]

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Familia Luzuriaga Cemetery: Only in Bacolod City

I pass by this intersection everyday for almost a year already yet I still wonder why the Familia Luzuriaga Cemetery is right smack in the middle of the street. The privately owned cemetery is actually in the Guinness Book of World Records as “the only cemetery in the world at the intersection of two highways”. [...]

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San Carlos City – An Enchanting Experience

I’ve been to San Carlos City, Negros Occidental several times already but last week’s trip was the first time that I get to visit Brgy. Codcod, the Vegetable Basket of Negros. It was on official trip so we asked assistance from the City Government and we were not disappointed. The people of San Carlos City, [...]

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Things to See and Do in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental

We went to visit our relatives in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental. Unlike last year when we just passed by on our way to San Carlos City, we spent the day in town to explore its many landmarks. Fast Facts (from Wikipedia) Region : Western Visayas Province : Negros Occidental District : 1st District of [...]

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The Don Salvador Benedicto Magnetic Hill Experience

Road to Don Salvador Benedicto via the Pandanon, Murcia route. I heard about the same occuring in Los Banos, Laguna but I haven’t experienced it until this. We parked our car beside the KM34 SB13 road marker, put in on neutral and then voila! our car moved backward on the downhill slope. They call this [...]

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Experience Sipaway Island on a Budget

Geographically known as Refugio Island, Sipaway Island is a favorite destination both of local and foreign tourists. It is just 10 to 15 minutes away from San Carlos City, Negros Occidental by pumpboat. The island is only around 7 kilometers from tip to tip so you can explore the Island in one day with a [...]

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