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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…

HISTORY OF CANDONI Candoni was derived from the native phrase Kan Dune, which means belonging to Dune, a legendary beautiful maiden named Kandunay who committed suicide after being forced by her parents to marry a man she did not love. Candoni is also known as Tabla Valley.  Formerly a barrio of the Municipality of Cauayan,…

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental offers fun that is close to nature and culture. Here, you can experience top historical sites, natural wonders and finest products. Negros Oriental is dubbed as the Sunrise Province. This is due to the geographical location of the province which lies at the eastern part of the island of Negros,…

Kapipat Cafe: Experience Egg Coffee in Bacolod Egg Coffee is now making its way in Bacolod City- thanks to Kapipat Cafe, one of the first to introduce this glorious invention in the City of Smiles. This traditional Vietnamese coffee is a combination of whisked chicken egg yolk, sugar,  butter, condensed milk and coffee artistically combined…

The Province of Negros Occidental, the manager of Mambukal Resort, has announced this April 19, 2022 the reopening of the Province’s Hot Spring Resort and its Wildlife Sanctuary. Day visits will be accepted starting 3rd week of April 2022, and overnight stays by May 2022. Scroll down below for the latest rates.  2022 updates: The…

Medical Plaza or VLI Medical Plaza is one of the top healthcare hubs in Bacolod City.  Bacolod is a rising hub for medical tourism and competency.  Some milestones include the New Bacolod Riverside Cancer Center, the public-owned Corazon Regional that consistenly wins as most outstanding hospital. I think Medical Plaza VLI has 3 floors/stories of…