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 […]
Lanterns at the Provincial Jail
Ever since I transferred here in Bacolod City, I would always look forward to the lanterns displayed in front of the Negros Occidental Provincial jail during Christmas season. The bright colors of the lanterns can make you forget who crafted them. These lanterns are made by the inmates themselves while their family sells them outside […]
Starbucks Bacolod Now Brewing
Bacolod woke up with the aroma of Starbucks Bacolod yesterday, December 9. The opening of Starbucks Bacolod has been eagerly anticipated by coffee aficionados in the province. Starbucks Bacolod is located at 18th corner Lacson St., along Bacolod City’s Tourism Strip. Starbucks Bacolod is the first Starbucks in Western Visayas and hopefully will not be […]
Christmas Village on Display
Bacolod artist Bamboo Tonogbanua once again share his collection of miniature Christmas Village to the public throughout the Christmas season. The Christmas Village are on display at SM City activity center and at the Tonogbanua’s residence at San Juan St. where visitors can visit from 6 to 9 pm by appointment. Tonogbanua started collecting in […]
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 […]
Negros Occidental Catholic Churches
Catholic churches have both historical and spiritual values to us Filipinos. Colonial churches are proof of Spain’s influence and provides a wealth of information to the life of our ancestors during the colonial period. Many of us know that our local delicacies dates back to the time some of the colonial churches were built. Egg […]
