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Bacolod History in Pictures I saw these Bacolod City historical pictures in SM Bacolod this November 2021. I tried to find out who set-up this gallery, but I was not able. I presume these are public domain since the dates of creation are beyond 50 years ago. When I have the knowledge of the gallery…

Tristar is one of the RoRo Vessels plying across the Guimaras Strait from Dumangas Iloilo and City of Love to the City of Smiles. So far it’s one of the most affordable RoRos in the competition. For me it has a balanced cost-to-convenience ratio by the Filipino masses’ perception. The TriStar Ship Tristar Schedules Tristar…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3Xc6DangE Aida’s Manukan chicken barbeque is one of the top food destinations I always crave here in my hometown. The chicken’s texture is a dream come true. The garlic over the rice is unique. When I have visitors or clients, I always ask them if they can eat chicken. If yes, Aida’s Manokan is simply…

Life is Fun in Kabankalan FAST FACTS Location Kabankalan occupied the central portion of the Southern Negros Island and is geographically located at 10 degrees east and 122 degrees north. It is bounded on the north by the City of Himamaylan, on the northwest by Panay Gulf, on the southwest by the Municipality of Ilog…

Mambukal is a nature-centric resort in Murcia, Negros Occidental. It’s relatively near Bacolod City, around 40 minutes on a usual private car ride.  1. Bask at the Beauty of Nature I love nature, especially in its raw unadulterated state. Good thing that Mambukal and the Province has worked on this aspect by minimizing human-made developments…

Garden of Luisa is a house-turned-resort in the middle of the sugarcane fields of La Castellana, Negros Occidental- a one hour and forty minute drive from Bacolod City.  On the way, we enjoyed the transition from the urban views back to the laidback and past-laden histories of Negros Occidental – one which has been thoroughly…

Bacolod City at a Glance Source: City Hall Local Economic and Investment Promotions Office | Source 2 603,198 Population (2019 PSA) 289.39 mi Distance to Manila 835,453 Foreign and Domestic Tourist Arrival 100% and 93% Percentage of Households with Electricity and Water Services, respectively, for 24 hours P365 per day Minimum Wage 96.5% (2017) Literacy…

Paying your CENECO electric bills here in Bacolod City can be done online. You either want to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus or simply prefer convenience. Here’s our log of experience to make sure you do it properly and not be at risk of missing out and disconnection: (1) Bank Transfer to…

What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? It is a final tax assessed on the presumed gain derived by citizens and resident aliens, as well as estates and trusts, from the sale or exchange of real property. (Section 24(d) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997) Who and what are liable? Natural persons or individuals…

In this post I curated Bacolod City’s towing service companies to help you during your times of road trouble. I indicated their locations so you have options who to contact to wherever is nearest to your point of need. I had a road trouble before where my car did not start due to exhaustion of battery and the first…

Welcome to Sagay City! Malipayon nga pag-abot sa Siudad sang Sagay! Welcome to Sagay City! Our fast-growing city is on its way in fulfilling its goal towards sustainable progress and has taken by heart its advocacy on environmental protection and conservation programs to preserve its natural heritage as a legacy to the next generation. We…