Experience Negros Occidental Beyond Sugar

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26 August 2008

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Each of the different Philippine provinces is unique. Each is known for a certain character and product. For Negros Occidental it is sugar. In fact, Negros Occidental produces more than half of the Philippines’ total sugar output. The province has become synonymous with sugar but unbeknown to most, Negros Occidental has more to offer. A beautiful province naturally blessed, a rich culture, charming people and delectable cuisine - are just some of what Negros Occidental has to offer that are best when experienced.

It is unfair that only those of us living here get to enjoy these wonders. So it is with pride that I bring to you my contribution to a province that I have come to love.

ExperienceNegros.com will showcase the best Negros Occidental has to offer from actual experiences of contributors. We will also feature news and current developments that will make you want to experience being here, now. But don’t just take our words fo it. Experience it yourself.

I just have to thank some people for making this project possible:

1. For the Theme - Thanks to ChiQMontes of WPThemeDesigner for Revolution ProMedia. it’s through her kindness that I was able to get this wonderful theme, for FREE. Also for the theme designer, Brian Gardner, he was very helpful when I had problems tweaking the theme.

2. For the Banner - Thanks a lot to Tony Manso for providing the banner. As soon as I can tweak the theme some more I will be able to show other banners he designed.

3. For the Photos - In addition to my own photoshots, I will be using, with permission, photos taken by Roxie Yap, Tony Manso and Anne Valdez.

4. For the Articles - Thanks to Roxie Yap, my partner in crime. I believe we do share the same passion for traveling, taking pictures, and sharing our experiences. Sugarboy of Skyscrapercity.com Bacolod Forum, thank you for contributing. I hope I can reciprocate the favor in the future. The rest of the people at SSC Bacolod are also very helpful, thank you guys.

5. Last but not the least, thanks to Tikalon. Sorry, all the excitement and lack of sleep have clouded my memory. Thanks for introducing me to blogging, to Wordpress and for getting me started on how to get a domain name, hosting and how to tweak the theme. A true-blue Bacoleña and probably the only Tikalon who doesn’t brag. This is all your fault.

I know I sound like I’m accepting an award. But being able to “launch” (daw piho hehehe) ExperienceNegros is enough award for the many sleepless nights and backaches I experienced. It is a labor of love but this is not only my work but a collaboration of the people who share the same passion of promoting Negros Occidental as a major tourist and investment destination in the Philippines.

Please do give us a visit at ExperienceNegros. Gina abi-abi namon kamo. Salamat sa pagbisita!

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Tikalon said:

Repeat after me. I mean, sing with me.

TUBO KAG MADAMO PA… =D

Pati Oriental dala na di?

# 26 August 2008 at 11:33 pm

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@Tikalon - LOL! Official NegOcc slogan na gwaps. How I wish madala ko pero wala ko contributor. I don’t want naman to pick up stories from the newspaper and rewrite it. Gusto mo ikaw ma contribute?

# 26 August 2008 at 11:39 pm

Tikalon said:

I know na slogan na. Haha. Tawa lang ko sa music video sang song kay ara da tupad namon balay.

Indi ko mag contribute ya. Haha. Wala ko inugsulat. Picture lang pwede pa.

# 26 August 2008 at 11:43 pm

don_ser said:

ngaa maski diin ka makadto sa negros may ara tubo???

don_sers last blog post..Care to Exchange Links???

# 27 August 2008 at 7:32 am

Jinoe said:

Wow. I was really hoping someone would come up with this site for Negros. Tapos indi pa born-Negrense ang nag-ubra. Nice work on the site Glads. I have some old college pics on Negros like Mambukal, Campomanes and of course, Hinigaran and Pontevedra. Paano mag contribute di?

Jinoes last blog post..Back in Baguio

# 27 August 2008 at 7:44 am

kwan said:

aba… bilib na gid ko sa imo initiative abyan… ipost da ang tanan nga kaladtuan sa negros kay amat-amaton ta na lagawan. hay ginapanan-aw ko na nga sa indi madugay, i-feature ka na sa MagTV Amiga kag Istayl Naton… i greet mo ko ha. hahaha… ang font sang logo daw may pagka coke gle ha… in pernness… ang about US page kag contact wala pa nabutang? kag sa pic heading, kita ang city of bacolod… how about facade of provincial capitol instead… basi mareklamo iban nga banwa… hehehe.. wala lang… ko sang may i comment nga iban eh…

kwans last blog post..babay sotech

# 27 August 2008 at 11:42 am

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@Jinoe - Why don’t you write something about your town and provide pictures? A short history perhaps or about a tourist destination there. Email it to me and I’ll put your name and a link to your blog. If you have google adsense I can probably put it on your post. Fair enough?

# 27 August 2008 at 1:14 pm

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@don_ser - because Negros is the sugar capital of the Philippines

@Kwan - huo, may pagka coke man gid… ngita pa ko lain nga font ah. meantime amo lang na anay. indi na sila kasarang sg talent fee ko abyan. it’s mel & joey or nothing. hehehe…indi pa kaya sg powers ang about kag contact. very busy pa gid. grabe ang quality standard sg lola abi. dapat nami2 gid ang about. hehehe…

# 27 August 2008 at 1:17 pm

kwan said:

glad, i post pics ko sa cauayan… hehehe…

kwans last blog post..babay sotech

# 27 August 2008 at 1:51 pm

kwan said:

ja gle ang link hu… http://www.flickr.com/photos/tigbauanblog/sets/72157594326204382/

kwans last blog post..babay sotech

# 27 August 2008 at 1:53 pm

kaith said:

yude! COOLNESS!

pwede ko ni ma-link sa blog ko? proud negrense man daan. hehehe.

kaiths last blog post..Because He Loves Me

# 28 August 2008 at 12:09 pm

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@kaith - of course! gusto mo mag contribute post?

# 28 August 2008 at 12:12 pm

krislan said:

hi there. i am a negrense. thanks for this blog. i also link this blog to my website -> http://www.ypixx.com. if you are interested, visit my site and you will find there other stuff (good ones only) about the Philippines. More power!

# 28 August 2008 at 11:10 pm

ypixx.com said:

Experience Negros Occidental Beyond Sugar | PromdiLiving | Philippine Provinces, Filipino Life & Culture…

Each of the different Philippine provinces is unique. Each is known for a certain character and product. For Negros Occidental it is sugar. In fact, Negros Occidental produces more than half of the Philippines’ total sugar output. The province has b…

# 28 August 2008 at 11:13 pm

BYAHILO said:

great blog project!

hope to meet u there in Bacolod this masskara. upod ta lagaw!

BYAHILOs last blog post..Surigao City Bonok Bonok Marajaw Karajaw 2008

# 29 August 2008 at 7:28 pm

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@Krislan - Glad to know that. I dropped by your because of the linkback here. Never thought it’s owned by a Negrense. Thanks for the link love.

@Byahilo - Thanks! Well, if ever this will be my first time to really watch masskara live. Hope to meet you there too. My camera would look really out of place beside you.

# 30 August 2008 at 12:10 am

Tikalon said:

First time mo mag lantaw Masskara live? Sa four years mo sa Bacolod? Hehehe. We used to watch the street parade from the 2nd floor of that old PNB building at the corner of Araneta and that street where Gaisano is. Nawili ko ya lantaw mag rescue sa mga ga lipong.

# 30 August 2008 at 12:30 am

PromdiBlogger (author) said:

@Tikalon - Yup, kay sa Mambukal kami ya every masskara. Sa TV na lng dayon galantaw. Pero sadya mga party especially along Lacson St.

# 30 August 2008 at 12:49 am

jen said:

hi there!

just want to have circle of blogger fwends… hehe… I’m just a starter… want to have link exchange?

# 30 August 2008 at 1:04 am

kaith said:

haha. ano man abi i-contribute ko glad? cge lang, lemme think of something and maybe i can come up with a decent article. hahaha.

ay sus, wala pa gd ko kaagi lantaw masskara live EVER since. and im already 26. hahaha.

kaiths last blog post..FOR SALE: MotorazrV2 V9

# 30 August 2008 at 9:37 pm

kwan said:

ahay indi na ko ya kalantaw maskara. dumduman ko sang gamay pa kami, sa city hall kami ga pwesto kag gabalon kami sandwich kag juice para lang kalantaw sina. those were the days when lopues rules!

kwans last blog post..babay hello telepon

# 30 August 2008 at 11:26 pm