It was more out of curiosity that I watched Ploning last Monday. I was not a fan of Judy Ann Santos, although I’ve watched several of her more recent films. Not that I don’t like her. I’m just choosy in the movies I watch. The kind of films she made during her teens are the kind that will never make me part with my precious money. But I guess those days are over.
The Actress
Judy Ann Santos is box office material, no doubt about that. An actress of her caliber must …

Panaad sa Negros Festival
Panaad Park and Sports Complex, Bacolod City
April 26 – May 3, 2008
Theme: Pasidungog

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

April 25 Friday Pre-Panaad Events
8:00 a.m. Opening of Mobile Passporting (2F Stadium, South Wing)
4:00 p.m. Opening of Panaad Exhibit at SM City Bacolod

April 26 Saturday Day 1
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
VMLP NOCFED Golf Competition (NOGCC/Marapara)

6:30 a.m. Panaad NOCFED National Mountain Bike Fest
(Murcia – Panaad Time Trial & East Panaad Criterium)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting …

If there’s one place in Negros Occidental that you must visit this summer, it’s Sipalay City. Watch the video and you’ll know why.
Part 1
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Part 2
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Last January, I started a poll on this blog asking what’s the ultimate sign of Promdi-ness. After two months, and 15 votes, I am now ready to reveal the winner. To the 15 voters, you know who you are, thank you so much for taking time to vote. And now, the winner, for the ultimate sign of Promdi-ness, is no other than…drum rolls please…
Panghilod!
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Wow, really, I mean it’s about time we pay homage to this lowly stone. Which has been a part of our childhood (or life) even …

I noticed that this blog received several visitors through Bacolod City & Negros Occidental forum at SkyscraperCity.com in connection with my previous post on the Best Place to Live. There were several questions raised on the forum but due to some misfortune I could not comment even though I was able to login. If ever some forumers happen to pass by again, I just would like to clarify something regarding the question raised in the forum.
Why was Cebu at the bottom of the Top 20 as most forumers expect it …

It’s an affirmation of my choice. From among 65 cities that were ranked, Bacolod City topped the list of “Best Places to Live” by MoneySense magazine.

Yes, I may sound very sarcastic at times but I do reflect on Lent. This Good Friday, I’m planning to ask friends to go with me to Balaan Bukid in Jordan, Guimaras for the Way of the Cross. On the peak of Balaan Bukid or “Sacred Mountain” is a chapel (Ave Maria Purisima) and a huge white cross which is visible in most parts of the province and some parts of Iloilo City facing Guimaras. Jordan is the location of the Holy Week ritual called “Ang Pagtaltal sa Jordan”, the …

Last March 1 episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho of GMA7 featured Promdi Rock, or music from the provinces or those which are non-Tagalog. It featured BisRock (Bisaya Rock), RocKapampangan and T’boli music. I was hoping the show
also featured Ilonggo music but nonetheless, I’m glad they made a story on how promdi music is gaining popularity and acceptance in the mainstream airwaves. Here in Bacolod City for instance, Cebuano songs are afforded airplays even if not everybody understands the lyrics of the songs. Northern towns of Negros Occidental facing …

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Bacolod City welcomed the Year of the Earth Rat with an Evening Lantern Parade of the Twelve Zodiac sign animals and the customary dragon dance.

I almost did not catch my 6:15am boat trip last Sunday, January 27. I only had two hours of sleep after Lea Salonga’s concert. I set my alarm to 5am and I remember waking up but knowing how much of a sleepyhead I am, I probably slept again. When I woke up to a text from my officemate, it was already quarter to five. It must have been the fastest shower I took.
I’m never really that fond of watching Dinagyang because I hate crowds. I’d rather watch it on …