Here's something to be proud of as a Negrense.
Bacolod City - Capital of Negros Occidental ranks at the second spot
after Puerto Princesa of Palawan for the Cleanest Cities in the
Philippines. Third is Davao City which I really admire their leaders for
making Davauenos love and respect them.
Next to Davao City is the bustling financial hub of our nation - Makati City. And on the fifth spot is the City in Metro Manila known for its clean and beautiful environment and ideal place to live is Marikina City the Shoe Capital of the Philippines.
Source: http://www.skyscanner.com.ph/news/3-cleanest-cities-philippines
Friday, December 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Cinco de Noviembre - Negros Island Freedom
November 5 is the day of independence for the people of Negros Island. It was on that day where the Spanish army officially surrendered with a written document to the revolutionaries of Negros lead by General Lacson of the northern Negros and General Araneta from the Southern part of the island.
From the Visayan Daily Star:
On Nov. 5, 1898,
revolutionaries led by Gen, Juan Araneta from Bago City and Gen. Aniceto
Lacson from Silay City carrying fake rifles fashioned from nipa stalks
and cannons from rolled bamboo mats (amakan) painted black, deceived the
Spanish colonizers into surrendering.
In 1989, then President Corazon Aquino declared November 5 a special non-working holiday in Negros Occidental.
For more info about the activities that happened today in our beloved Island of Negros visit the website of Visayan Daily Star or thru this link http://www.visayandailystar.com/2013/November/05/topstory3.htm
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
MassKara 2013 Rediscover and Celebrate Bacolod
October is the month of Masskara Festival where fun here and party everywhere. Come and see the beautiful happy faces of Bacolodnon and Negrosanons as we celebrate this year's festival.
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| Courtesy of bacolodmasskarafestival.com |
Negros Island
Negros Island was originally called as Buglas by the natives. When the Spanish conquerors came they called the island Negros because the native were all negrito or aeta. Today, the island is home to lots of sweets pastries as it is the sugar capital of the Philippines. But the island is more than just sugar, it is also home to places where you can do lots of adventure and exciting events awaits you. Join me in my blog, as we explore the Crazy Island of Negros.
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