Best of Western Visayas Tourism Awards 2009 were awarded among tourism practitioners, organizations, establishments, private and local government sectors to honor their contributions in the… Read More
San Sebastian CathedralR E A L I T YP O I N T SI'm familiar with the adage that a frown can only happen when there's no more smile to give. Being in Bacolod City for a layover from Manila a… Read More
My booked sea-view La Veranda SuiteThe resort swimming poolL U X U R YB Y T H ES H O R EThe island of Negros is known for its crumbling mansions and vast sugarcane plantations. When i… Read More
R O O M F O R T W ORomance doesn't come just because you 're ready for it. It just happens. And most of the time, it happens in resorts. Getaways suddenly become memorabl… Read More
B O N D I N G G A L O R EWhen I was a kid, the trend among Philippine households was owning a rest house in an out-of-town location. It was a pricey investment that only the rich coul… Read More
Being the only Christian nation in the Far East, the belief of such religious observance was inherently Christian in origin brought to the Philippines by the Spanish Conquistadors when they… Read More
A scenic river runs through the cityThe laid-back Sugar BeachB E Y O N DB A C O L O DSet your sights beyond the tourist-favorite Bacolod City when visiting Negros Occidental. Like a sheltere… Read More
A shallow portion of the Cansibit PitT O U R I N GT H EM I N E SAs a kid, I loved star-gazing using my kiddie telescope. I used to be fascinated by distant life forms, something that traveli… Read More
Sugar Beach in Sipalay CityLat-asan CoveS O U T HN E G R O SS H O R EI've never seen a more succinct display of serenity by the shore than in Sipalay City. Beyond the vast rice fields on bot… Read More
A view of the distant Mount Makawili and Pulakpulakan from CabatanganT O U R I N GT A L I S A YOnce the center of sugar production in Negros Occidental, the storied city of Talisay has alway… Read More
My booked Mahogany RoomI N T OT H EW O O D S Tourists who are sensitive to nature can easily recognize clarion calls for attractions that sustain a destination. Such harping can be hear… Read More
The famed Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, capital of Negros Occidental is held every third Sunday of October The dormant Mount Kanlaon is the only known volcano in Western Visayas&nb… Read More
Colayo BeachA local fisherman at Colayo BeachT R O P I C A LE S C A P EIt takes endless months of drudgery in front of the computer to dull one's senses, but a simple ocean view can easily b… Read More
During our homecoming last February, Ed and I had an opportunity to travel to one of the best kept destinations of my home province; Sipalay. The laid back coastal town in Negros Occidental… Read More
Booked Perky RoomThe hotel lobbyC I T Y L A Y O V E ROf all my local adventures, my recent Bacolod City layover was the most unique. First, my contact at the provincial tourism office r… Read More
By Rowena F. Caronan
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
LOCAL POLITICAL families, not political parties, are important to national politicians as they mobilize electoral suppor… Read More
S T O R I E SU N T O L DWhile on a food trip in Bacolod and booked at The Inns By The Oriental, I realised that I still had enough spare time to visit the Negros Museum. After a satisfying l… Read More
Turquoise blue waters and lush tropical islets with wooden boats sailing around them greeted me when I glanced out the viewing deck of Latasan Island Resort. I was surprised, pleasantly surp… Read More
10 THINGS TO DO WHEN VISITING SIPALAY CITY Dubbed as the Jewel of the Sugar Island, Sipalay is poised to be considered as a premier tourist destination in Negros Occidental. Located in the s… Read More
Negros Occidental: (L-R) Silay City, Bacolod City, Talisay City and Sipalay CityJamont Hotel in Sipalay CityN E G R O ST O U R Visiting Negros Occidental for the first time and Bacolod… Read More
(L-R) 7 of 10 extraordinary resorts: Siama Hotel, Peredo's Lodging House, Samkara Restaurant and Garden Resort, Melba's Farm, Luneta Hotel, San Rafael River Adventure and Takatuka Lodge Beac… Read More
(L-R) Six of ten hotels and resorts: (top) Midori Clark Hotel and Casino, Discovery Shores and Vivere Azure(bottom) Jamont Hotel, Coco Beach and Vivere HotelAmbassador In Paradise of Boracay… Read More
(L-R) Three of eight recommended attractions: Duba Cave, Tutulakan River and Pasukulan FallsL E S S E X P L O R E DOff the beaten path. It's not your mantra, but some friends of yours w… Read More
Click on the respective Instagram accounts link of the images owners right after the descriptive title. Mountain ProvinceSagada Waterfalls - @rvtorresSumaguing Cave, Sagada - @mrsbeorN… Read More
Sipalay was a long ride from Cebu City. I had to wake up around one Read more
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(clockwise) Ligao City's sunflower farm; Sipalay City's rice fields; Irosin Valley View; Baggao's cornfieldsLigao City's sunflower farmO P E NS P A C E SIt's human nature to have a predilect… Read More
PHILIPPINES BEST SUMMER DESTINATIONS The Philippine archipelago has many natural wonders waiting to be discovered. We have listed below Philippines Best Summer Destinations found… Read More
Life So Far This 2016It's my birthday week y'all! Time flies. It seems only yesterday when I was reflecting on my past birthday. And here we are again. Will I write another reflection? … Read More
(top to bottom) Easter Weaving, E. Aguilar Cruz Museum, ABR Cutlery, Philceramics, Costales Nature Farms,The Book Museum Cum Ethnology Center and Juag Lagoon and Marine Sanctuary;(background… Read More
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the November 2016 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) results – the list of successful examinees, top performing schools and top… Read More
I first made a list of cities in Mindanao, now it’s the second set of list featuring all the cities in the Visayas area.
The origin of the word Visayas came from “Sri Visjaya&rd… Read More
The Philippines is full of beautiful islands and sights that can mesmerize anyone. When you visit here, don't miss to see the beauty of Sipalay.Let me give you a short tour.The Beauty Of Sip… Read More
As of 2017, there are 10 LandBank Branches Located in Negros Occidental. Please refer to the table below. Press CTRL+F, Just type the desired branch Name or Address and press Enter… Read More
Speeding up at 80 kilometers per hour with my right foot set on the gas pedal, I can already envisage the white powdery sand and dazzling emerald green water of the renowned paradise of Sipa… Read More
One of the new seaplanes that will connect Cebu City with some difficult-to-reach destinationsA new seaplane service, launched by Air Juan in Cebu City, will open up a whole host of difficul… Read More
Please refer to the Information listed below. To easily find your nearest Cebuana Branch. Just Click CTRL + F, then search box will prompt. Just Type the Address.Astral Bldg., A Bonifac… Read More
Two of the six fatalities in the lightning strike in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, today. Among the victims were five children, four of them siblings. Photo courtesy of Sipalay City Polic… Read More
An island tourist resort just outside Sipalay CitySipalay City is being touted by Philippine tourism chiefs as a “clean tourist city” and “top sustainable destination&rdquo… Read More
The campaign season for the midterm election this May 2019 is in full swing. By now, many may already have their own bets for the senatorial slots. However, even the most politically incline… Read More
An alleged abusive father was killed after his 8-year-old son shot him dead in his home in Sitio Manluy-a, Barangay San Jose, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Wednesday night, November 20. Je… Read More
I’m sure you’ve already asked somebody about your city’s name origin and meaning. But your friend could not give you a definitive answer.
Some of the cities’ name… Read More
Wazzup Pilipinas!LOVE LETTER TO THE TYPHOONDearest Typhoon, It may appear unusual and irregular to raise our hearts to you in JOYFUL WONDER, for in the past generations you have been co… Read More
Wazzup Pilipinas!?When Supertyphoon Odette hit Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental, Fe Senining’s house was severely damaged, with all its roof blown away by powerful winds. “N… Read More
A female overseas Filipino worker died after receiving around 50 stab wounds to various parts of her body allegedly committed by her partner in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. In a report b… Read More
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeNegrosOccidental Earthquake Information No.1 Date and Time: 03 February 2023 - 12:22 AM Magnitude = 2.9 Depth = 016 km Location = 09.82°N, 122.37°E - 008 km… Read More
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeNegrosOccidental Earthquake Information No.1 Date and Time: 08 February 2023 - 11:31 PM Magnitude = 2.8 Depth = 022 km Location = 09.89°N, 122.16°E - 033 km… Read More
With summer vacation just around the corner, now is the perfect time to list down your hotel options
Finding the best accommodation that fits your needs and preferences can be a bit of a… Read More
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeNegrosOccidental Earthquake Information No.1 Date and Time: 13 April 2023 - 03:57 AM Magnitude = 2.0 Depth = 032 km Location = 10.08°N, 122.24°E - 040 km N 3… Read More
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeNegrosOccidental Earthquake Information No.1 Date and Time: 30 April 2023 - 01:41 AM Magnitude = 1.7 Depth = 003 km Location = 09.93°N, 122.17°E - 034 km N 5… Read More
Trying to beat the heat? One of the best things to do during the summer is to go to the beach. During this time, almost everybody is trying to cool down by visiting resorts and beaches. Of c… Read More
Discover the top 10 largest islands in the Philippines and delve into their unique beauty, cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes. This comprehensive guide provides insights and pers… Read More
When we hear the province Negros Occidental, it is always in connection to Bacolod City - its capital. Tasting their sweetest delicacies like piaya, napoleones and Calea's chocolate cakes is… Read More