Church of the Angry Christ. The name invokes a sense of wonder. Perhaps because anger is one of the seven deadly sins and it’s strange that a Catholic Church would associate Christ with it. The St. Joseph the Worker chapel is different among Negros Occidental churches, or perhaps even among the churches in the Philippines. About […]
Binalaybay Viral Video
A colleague shared the viral video of Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSAB) education student Marifel Chavez performing her Binalaybay piece. At first I thought she was from the University of San Agustin-Iloilo (my Alma Mater) because of the stage background. But then I heard her mention the Lagoon in her Binalaybay and so I’m sure she’s […]
SM City Bacolod Launched “My City, My SM, My Crafts”
SM City Bacolod launched “My City, My SM, My Crafts” to honor our local artisans and producers. Negrense producers are known for their creativity and craftsmanship and this is evident in the various products they have. This program is a partnership between SM Supermalls, the Bureau of Domestic Trade of the Department of Trade and […]
"Ikaw Lamang" Shot in Negros
The pilot episode of “Ikaw Lamang” of ABS-CBN went trending on Twitter worldwide during its pilot episode with its charming scenery of the countryside and wonderful performance of its young cast members. For Negrenses, it evoked nostalgia with Ilonggo lullaby Ili-ili (Click here for the lyrics) vast sugarcane plantations, and ancestral homes. In fact, some […]
Bacolod Millionaires' Row: Generoso Villanueva’s Boat House
During the 1930’s, a short stretch of Burgos Street was known as the Millionaires Row because of the several grand mansions belonging to some of the rich families of Bacolod. Today, these mansions are still in good condition, standing proudly as proof of the affluent life of these families. One of these mansions is the […]
Farewell Fort San Juan: Negros Occidental Old Provincial Jail Demolished to Give Way to Shopping Mall
Fort San Juan or the old Provincial Jail as we know it has been demolished to give way for the construction of a shopping mall. Capitol Hill Land Development Corp. who owns 888 Chinatown Square won the bidding for the long term lease of this 1.1 prime property of the provincial government. Although I already […]
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