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Lent season (kwaresma) had just started last Wednesday, started it with ash smudge in foreheads in the shape of cross. Reminding us of Christ's passion from his suffering to death and resurrection. Lent is a forty days tradition of solemn prayers. Holy Week (Semana Santa) is one of the longest holidays in the Philippines. It started from Palm Sunday, which commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem, to black Saturday, then Easter Sunday. We Filipinos is very rich in culture and tradition but as time gone by, we slowly forgot those traditions that makes us unique and renowned. Now that we are in the age of modern world where everything is already computerized and very high technology, we forgot the essence that God created us to govern everything that He has created. But instead, we are governed by what man has created. Part of Filipino culture to take advantage of long holidays during Holy Week. It is one of the best moment to give quality time to family and love...

If you are looking for a unique dinning experience Punong Gary's Place in Silay City , Negros Occidental is a perfect place to go. The place offers not only great food but also serene ambiance. Punong Gary's Place is an Asian Fusion restaurant that serves five course-plated meal from appetizer, salad, soup, main course and dessert.  The Punong is not a usual “fishpond” we normally see. The place is inspired in a Balinese Oasis surrounded by old big trees like narra, coconut, mahogany, lunok, rubber and bamboo. Punong Gary's Place is designed by the owner itself – Nonoy Ledesma, an architect by profession. Managed by his daughter Bing and her husband Chef Joey Benin. Joey Benin is a former Side A member, singer and songwriter. He was famous in his composition of “forevermore” that was used as a theme song in the hit series of the hottest love team – Liza Soberano and Enrique Gill. Sounds very interesting right? Now back to the topic, Nonoy Ledesma inj...

The affluence of sugar industry made Silay and Silaynon rich. Palatial mansions built by affluent families has been a living testament of how Silaynon lived during their heyday. Cultural heritage has been well preserved up to this day, the proof of which are the 29 plus surviving ancestral houses. Silay is acclaimed as the "Paris de Negros." Also considered as the Seat of Arts, Culture and Ecotourism in Western Visayas and declared as a Museum City. HISTORY SPANISH COLONIZATION The first settlement in Negros is “Carobcob,” founded in 1565. It serves as the landmark and civilization in Silay. It is a village by the sea formerly situated between the present barangay Balaring properand Sitio Bungol. Villagers make a living through scratching for “Tuway” shells which were abundant in the shores. Thus, Spaniards named the place Carobcob because of the occupation of the people. To date nothing is left as it was devastated by the typhoons. On January 25, 1571, Carob...

Bacolod City is the capital of Negros Occidental, it is the largest highly urbanized mid-size Philippine city in the province. Bacolod City is also one of the best destinations in the Philippines. The city offers great food, great places, renowned festivals, serene community and off course very hospitable people. It is also dubbed as the "City of Smiles." Bacolod is home to MassKara Festival, an annual celebration held every third week of October. This renowned festival is one of the most awaited festivals not only in the province of Negros but also the whole Philippines! Profile Land Area:  15,610.00 hectares Classification:  Highly Urbanized City No. of Barangays:  61 Barangays – (41 Urban, 20 Rural) Population:  429,076 (May 1, 2000) – 453,873 (2005 Projection) Language:  Hiligaynon/Ilonggo/English is spoken and understood Website:   www.bacolodcity.gov.ph How To Get There Bacolod City is 55 minutes from Manila by air, with  Ph...

Main Entrance Me at the entrance Situated in the center of the two progressive cities in Negros Occidental, Talisay City in the north and Bacolod City in the south. This haven is now one of the most popular tourist destination in Negros Occidental. It is a 5 hectare property of Mr and Mrs. Ricardo Tan. Campuestohan is 800 meters above sea level that will give you a scenic beauty and majestic panorama of almost half of Negros Occidental, even that of Panay Island fro afar.  What to expect? Well there are a lot to expect!. Get your voice lost shouting in a 340 meter zip line. Be fascinated in their log cabins, igloo inspired cabins, tree trunk structure water facilities and shoe structure shower room and comfort room. Get photos with life size structure carton characters like goku of Dragon Ball , famous personalities like Elvis Presley and Michael Jordan, remembering the days of the Dinosaurs. Wait there's a lot more, if you are an avid fan of super heroes then pay a visit Campuetoh...

Courtesy: www.lakatan.info Early History The city is already a settlement even before the Spaniards came. Aborigenes of the place were Negritos. When Spaniards came they named it as Malihaw due to vast and abuntantly growing Malihaw trees in the riverbanks. Barrio Malihaw is a fishing village that later became a pueblo or town, it was ruled by Capitan Gregorio Conlu. He was married to Faustina Gosiaco ( Capitana Tutang).  One day, the household of Capitan Conlu was robbed by the Moros and Tulisanes. He and his secretary, Alfonso Pachera were able to escape and his beloved wife together with their servant Micay were left and brought aboard the sailboat by Moros. The boat immediately sailed across the sea. Capitana Tutang was asked by the Moro if they could swim, they answered they could not. They thrown overboard Capitana tutang and Mikay to the sea without knowing they are good swimmers. Moros expected they will be drowned and departed. Both of them were strugling in the water and...

Clad in a colorful costume which represent Princess Nabingka San Carlos City, located along the coast of Tanon Strait.  It is a 2 1/2 hours travel via Don Salvador Benedicto or 4 hours travel if via coastal. San Carlos City is known because of their Pintaflores Festival. I really wanna witness the said event so i really push myself to go there even i'm alone. Nov. 5 2013, the day i am waiting. San Carlos City is celebrating their 21st Pintaflores Festival. I woke up so early to fix my things and also i want to be early and can find a nice spot for later ritual dance. At exactly 7 A.M. i was already at Bacolod City South Terminal and departed immediately. 9:30 A.M when the bus arrived at San Carlos City. After leaving the bus i find a local transportation i choose a pedicab and ask the driver to bring me to the City Auditorium. Note: if you are traveling alone don't worry the locals are very approachable. The dialect there are Hiligaynon and Cebuano. The program will start at 1:...