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      • History

        The settlement was set up by Malayan people from the Taga-Ilog and settled on a stone hill (which is where Barangay Granada stands today). Later on the Moros attacked early one morning and within a few hours many people had been killed, women raped and houses torn down or burnt. The people then decided to move a little farther from the place down to the shore making the stone hill a ghost town.

        Bacolod was made the provincial capital of Negros in 1894. It was the focal point of conflict between the Spanish and the Negrenses in 1898. The commanding officer of the Spanish forces; Col. Isidro de Castro, surrendered to the Filipino forces, and the signing of the Act of Capitulation was carried out at the house of Don Eusebio Luzuriaga which once stood in front of the City Hall.

        In March 1899, US imperialist forces, led by Colonel James G. Smith, occupied Bacolod and conducted a campaign of savage and barbarous suppression which has been largely overlooked by Americans and Filipinos alike. During American Rule, The Rizal Institute was set up in the city in 1903 providing education to the Bacolodnons. La Consolacion College was then founded on 1919 by Augustinian Sisters as a private school. The City of Bacolod was officially declared a city on 18 Jun 1938. Inclement weather meant that the inauguration had to be postponed twice. It was finally held on 19 Oct 1938; today the first two weeks of October is celebrated as Masskara and 19 Oct as Charter Day celebration declared a holiday. Bacolod was occupied by Japanese forces on 21 May 1942 but was then liberated by local guerillas and allied forces on 29 May 1945.

        The small settlement grew and emerged as an urbanized city with a population now around 500,000 and named as one of the two "Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized Cities in the Philippines", it also recognized as the most Business and child friendly city as well as Best in disaster risk management and has been appointed by the European Union as the pilot city for democratic Local governance for Southeast Asia in the Philippines.

      • Orientation

        Bacolod is one of the 13 cities in the province of Negros Occidental, it is the provincial capital of Negros Occidental and the center of governance, power, finance, commerce and education in the province. To the east lies the town of Murcia while to the north lies Talisay city and to the south Bago City and to the west of Bacolod is where Guimaras Strait is located. Bacolod is then divided into Barangays or suburbs which can either be also considered as districts, the suburbs are then divided into subdivisions, actually Barangays are residential areas which consists of a community not less than 100 families and might somehow be easily related to the western concept of sub-urbs.

        Bacolod contains of Barangays (Barangay is abbreviated as Brgy.) however it can be also classified into districts or suburbs.

        *Downtown Bacolod/City proper/Central Business District (CBD) - Business transactions, shops, marketplaces, famous landmarks, and big & small malls are all concentrated in this district, often crowded especially in holidays and weekends this is the spot where the first malls, cinema houses, markets and humble beginnings of businesses started.
        *Singcang - Bars, casinos and fun, what else more? Formerly the airport was located here and now it is used as a venue for motor-cross events and concerts.
        *Villamonte - another growing business district for the city. Shopping centers are located here and it is expected that due to the location of the New Government Center there would be a rise of business establishments within the district. St. Joseph-La Salle Integrated School, Panasonic Solutions, Lopue's East, Victoria Arcade, Yuan Thong Temple and numerous business establishments which include a hotel are located here. High Rise accommodations are being constructed presently here and where the middle and high class helps the economy running.
        *[wiki=3b79853d1c1c8d6b0f724ab0c1fa3bab]Alijis and Mansilingan[/wiki] - A residential area where there is also expected an economic growth due to the location of the construction of a terminal.
        *Punta Taytay - Beaches and pottery is what Punta Taytay is known for. Just like Estefania/Fortune Town and Villamonte, this district has a lot of subdivisions. Beaches might had been mention but it's quite disappointing that it is neglected now by the public that the waves of the sea bring garbage to the shore making it dirty, reforestation of the mangroves is being done to revive the disappearing ecosystems of the city.
        *Granada - where the first settlement of Bacolod was founded.
        *Mandalagan - Yeah Baby! A growing economic center for the city where one of the high rise buildings of the region is due completion this district is renowned due to the fact that Bacolod's first fully functioning mall is located here, business establishments have found their home sweet home in this district either you want to grab a drink or party all night or either just enjoy exhibitions of local artists, and not to mention a paradise for the religious, a monastery is located here.

      • Climate

        Bacolod has two pronounced seasons; Wet and Dry seasons. Wet Season starts from May and continues until January, with heavy rainfall during August and September. Bacolodnons would pack their bags with umbrellas before leaving their homes and some would even bathe themselves in moisturizer! Perspiration with humidity levels high would just make you feel uncomfortable, the city's clogged and small sidewalk streets would add up to the heat. Low laying barangays as well as surrounding cities experience floods in the wet season, usually classes are suspended when such news arrives the city government. Another reason to not travel in the city during this season is that some of its streets would have puddles and sometimes a flood would appear in the middle of the city when it rains cats and dogs when the canals are clogged up. It may be bad news for travelers but for the industry, it's jackpot! However by October-January the skies clear up and rainshowers are isolated and would not last long, the weather is changing starting on October as it prepares for summer, the sun is high and the skies cloudy.

        The Dry Season starts on February and ends in April, with April being the warmest month of the year while December is the coolest. The province and the whole country experiences droughts during the dry seasons sometimes in extreme conditions. It is sometimes not a good thing to travel on a dry season especially when everyone foresees there would be water shortage or electricity shortage but the chances are low. Bacolodnons would retreat themselves inside their homes with an electric fan infront of them and a glass of cool juice, others would go to nearby islands for a getaway.

      • People

        This sugar-loving people are no sugar-coated people, most of the Bacolodnons or Bacoleños are Malay-descent and there is a minority of Chinese and European-descent families who have dominated the local sugar industry. In contrast to the past the generation of Bacolodnons in this present day is composed of those who are highly-educated and independent and somehow liberal on the side and a conservative on the other. Bacolod is now a diverse community with the Malay, Chinese, Indian, European-descent and those who have migrated from nearby cities, islands as far as Mindanao and with a growing community of those who seek cheaper education from nearby foreign shores all contributing to a pillar of the city's growing economy. Another reason why the city was called City of Smiles is that its people hid their worries, fear and doubt in an economic crisis in the sugar industry in the earlier times and till now they still try their best to put up their smiles and that's another story how the local MassKara Festival was created with the concept of Happy Bacolodnons in dark times, often the Filipinos of the other island perceive Bacolodnons as people who speak with sweet words.

        The city began from a town with Negritos, Negros or aborigines and that's where the province where Bacolod is located got its name from and slowly and slowly the population began a mix of Malay-descent and the Mestizos later began a majority in the population. Present day Bacolodnons may have a great gap from those of the earlier generations of the Spanish and American era, the Bacolodnon today tries to be in trend despite the fact that it doesn't have that many high couture stores as Manila and Cebu does and the benefit of the new generation is that they have easier access to education therefore new professionals are created.

        Foreigners since then have migrated to Bacolod, Indians have established their own businesses in the city and now have their multiple branches selling home appliances, electronics, watches etc. while the Chinese have also dominated the business arena since then especially in the field of electronics. The Koreans recently have discovered the Philippines not as a tourist destination but as a point of stop to learn English at a very cheap price before they set foot at the Western lands, not only Koreans but other Asians too come for cheap education in the country and if it comes to learning English Bacolod is renowned for its institutions offering those kind of services. The people who have migrated from Mindanao come to Bacolod to seek greener pasture along with them they bring their faith, Islam, such as that a small mosque has been constructed and recently a small Madrasah has opened. Oversease Filipino Workers (OFWs) have come back home with their foreign spouses and had settled down in the city which had slowly contributed to another Mestizo minority.

        Bacolodnons love their Mayor and the Governor of the province because of much improvement they had done and investment they had attracted from foreigners that had led to Bacolod as a highly urbanized center. Long before the people had been strong supporters of the former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and all her allies but since she stepped done the people have divided in who they will support. Majority of the province's representatives are Pro-Life voting against a bill that would dramatically change the country's healthcare system according to those in favor of it. Just like other Filipinos, Bacolodnons are Christian deep inside and they raise their children with the Christian faith, they might have a conservative side yet they see to it they exercise their liberty correctly. The rich-poor divides are not that talked about in the city, there is a rise in number in those who could afford to stay in subdivisions, buy a decent car and have their own houses yet there is still a problem about illegal settlers in the city, the growing economy had attracted people from nearby towns end up as illegal settlers due to tight budgets.

      • Religion

        Majority of the people are Christians, predominantly Catholic, next to Catholicism, the Baptists and the Iglesia ni Kristo(Church of Christ) members as well as Anglicans and Seventh Day Adventist form the next largest groups while there is a growing population of Muslims who migrated from South Cotabato while the Chinese-descent follow the Taoist faith.

      • Working Hours

        Commercial establishments and offices in Bacolod open as early as 7:00 and close as late as 22:00 however the regular working hours that applies to all commercial establishments and offices is 8:00/9:00-18:00/19:00. Malls open up till 21:00/22:00, in case of midnight sales they open up till 2:00. Holidays such as Christmas limit working hours, during Holy Week business stops for a while making the Central Business District almost like a ghost town except for a few shops which open because they're non-Christians and this starts from Maundy Thursday till Black Saturday with Good Friday being the day with most of the establishments closed.

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      The majority of the people of Negros speak [wiki=64194c4ef4820a81aebd72738cc0bfac]Hiligaynon[/wiki] or Illongo as their first language as it is the predominant language in the province of Negros Occidental, while there are some who can speak [wiki=0ead787b99f733daf08ef0776194179f]Cebuano[/wiki] and Kinaray-a. [wiki=1a8015bd93367333d7ba284fac68de79]Tagalog[/wiki] is also understood as well as English. For visitors, communicating with the people wouldn't be that difficult. The Chinese form a minor part of the population who most speak [wiki=b91cf03ce595020581aba87a3fb8b942]Minnan[/wiki] or Hokkien with a knowledge of [wiki=76c06512227f8cd467f0008c8ec68f39]Mandarin[/wiki]. A significant minority of people who migrated from the islands [wiki=d4cd2ac35a6759f00c0a47e4881a865c]Mindanao[/wiki] primarily from Cotabato speak in their native dialects but usually they have also common knowledge of speaking in Hiligaynon and somehow Cebuano. As for the international community, [wiki=9ca0d9ad060d6329e683696960078764]Korean[/wiki] is spoken by Koreans who have migrated to the Philippines either for business, marriage or usually for education and vacation,[wiki=e56f0a4009e0b7fef82218512b4a7178]Hindi[/wiki] and other Indian languages are spoken around the corner by Indian businessmen in Downtown Bacolod. [wiki=d7be4a1c1b003af211af60da19e9be52]Japanese[/wiki] is not that usually heard around the corner but Japanese education is available to the locals recently, there is a small number of Filipinos who speaks Japanese and these are those who had worked in Japan or who had married Japanese. But no worries! English is widely understood and spoken by the locals event the street vendors they know a handful of English phrases that will help you find your way in the city.

      Hiligaynon has more loanwords than Tagalog, while buying, telling time, some verbs, rooms, objects and many other words and phrases are of Spanish origin, however grammatical structure and adjectives are different from Spanish.
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      • By plane

        Bacolod's airport is not located within the city but just within the Metropolitan Area of Bacolod in the City of Silay. The old airport which was located in Singcang was replaced by a bigger airport with air-bridges - Bacolod-Silay International Airport( | ). The city is 60 minutes Southeast of [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki] and 30 minutes west of [wiki=f393dc2e3ce2b863737e1679a436cc5e]Cebu[/wiki] one hour north of [wiki=1a08dbaa025ac4448ddd539bae28027a]Davao[/wiki]. by plane, the airport is connected to the three cities by local airlines Philippine Airlines[url=http://www.philippineairlines.com],]and its fierce competitor in the low cost airline industry Cebu Pacific [http://www.cebupacificair.com[/url]. Take note that some airports in the Philippines collect terminal fees at the airport instead of adding it to your ticket, a fee of ₱200 is collected for departing passengers. Departing passengers can enjoy the following establishments within the airport:
        *Mabuhay Lounge - Philippine Airlines' lounge for its loyalty card members
        *Merci Pasalubong, Bong Bong's Pasalubong - If you had no time to pack up souvenirs for everyone, this might be the stores that could help you do some rush shopping before you go back home. They sell sweet local delicacies, t-shirts and magazines.
        *Mini Photo Gallery - For departing passengers, a glimpse of Bacolod's culture and citylife can be seen in a mini photogallery in the boarding area of the terminal.

        For arriving passengers who want supplemental guides to the city or free maps, Department of Tourism and the Local Government has a desk in the arrivals area where you can grab free maps or have a dose of information from the people over the desk. Hotels, resorts and car rental companies have kiosks in the arrival areas where you can easily book a room and just head to your hotel room without any hassle.

        There are vans leaving for the airport at SM City Bacolod, Bacolod Provincial Hospital, Old Bacolod Airport and Victoria Arcade/Lopue's East/SaveMore Supermarket, the regular fare per person is ₱100/150. It is not suggested to take a taxi to the airport, it will just cost more than the regular fare vans offer.

      • By bus

        Getting to Bacolod by bus from elsewhere in the province is smooth and easy as there is little chance of congestion on the roads. Arriving by bus from other provinces is also possible; you can use the so called RoRo which means Roll-on and Roll-off. Note: During Holy Week, Christmas and New Year, often buses are cramped, delayed and overloaded it's advisable to avoid traveling by bus during the Holy week and the Christmas season.

        * Provides RoRo services and provides daily services to and from Escalante, San Carlos, Hinoba-an, Don Salvador Benedicto, Canlaon, Culipapa, Bayawan, Binalbagan, Toledo City, [wiki=4d540b2ea59966edbbb7b0e48409083c]Zamboanga City[/wiki], [wiki=697221771a96b2e73bc8faac367930cc]Cebu City[/wiki], [wiki=43e7799be1c6577824bae54e3a1c619a]Dumaguete[/wiki], [wiki=3992f2b97b829d70607d9a72a491c026]Kabankalan[/wiki], [wiki=ab6121f3435fa072b675cf26c42ad809]Cadiz[/wiki], they have 2 terminals in Bacolod, South and North Terminal.

      • By boat

        Bacolod Seaport or Bredco Port serves inter-regional trips from major destinations such Manila and Iloilo. Iloilo seaport is just 45 minutes from Bacolod and is one of the easiest to access because every hour there's a trip.

        * one way 335PHP (Feb 2013)
        * Ticketing offices are located at Bredco Port.
        * Ticketing offices are located at Bredco Port

        [wiki=d5604ec69f06c658e56fc70c0fb50b99]Cagayan De Oro City[/wiki], [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki], [wiki=4d540b2ea59966edbbb7b0e48409083c]Zamboanga City[/wiki], routes are available. By 2Go travel serve routes to and from these cities.

        There is an alternative cheaper route to arrive and leave Bacalod: ferries from/to Dumangas pier, north east of Illoilo city. There are about 15 trips per day from 2am to 10pm vice-versa. The trip lasts 1h30 and costs 70PHP (55PHP if you have a student ID). To/from Dumangas pier, the best is to catch a share tricycle for 60PHP/pp which goes from/to Zarraga junction where you can easily catch transport going south or north of Panay island.

      • By jeep

        Jeepney routes from nearby cities are available, routes from [wiki=d6caa2a124bf47e946a4671fb563fbf4]Silay[/wiki], Talisay and other numerous towns and cities are available, jeepneys are more affordable than taxis.

    • filter_dramaGet around
      Transportation within the city and to adjacent towns is by taxi or jeepney (local equivalent of a bus). Bus liners as well as rental cars are also available for travel. The city's road layout ease the traffic in the city yet traffic jams have increased since the city's economic progress, traffic jams are common during rush hours especially during the evening from 5PM to 6PM where commuters are mostly students and employees going home, traffic jams tend to become slower and a lot worse during the approaching days of New Year, Christmas and during the major festival of Masskara. If you are in a hurry, the streets of Bacolod are not suitable for running as it is crowded, it is suggested that you instead walk in the area where jeepneys park but you must be caution. Vehicular accidents are common throughout the city, driving after drinking is not recommended as this is the main reason why vehicular accidents happen in the city, second the reason why vehicular accidents happen is because of the weak implementation of traffic rules and regulations as well as the disobedience of common drivers. Jaywalking is illegal in Bacolod and has recently been strictly implemented to control traffic; pedestrian lanes may be faint in the streets of Downtown Bacolod and may be difficult to spot, violators may be fined while those who violate traffic rules in Araneta Avenue in Downtown Bacolod will also be fined; lanes are separated for public utility jeepneys and private vehicles.
      • By jeepney

        While back in the sprawling urbanized cities of the world buses dominate, the city's roads are dominated by jeepneys just like any other urban area in the Philippines. This mode of transport was introduced probably during or after the American era wherein it replaced the trams, these Kings of the Roads were originally US military jeeps which were later converted and improved. Whether your like it or not this is the cheapest and the fastest mode of transportation in the city and much like an equivalent of the bus. Some might find the jeepney uncomfortable as it is designed for a typical 5 foot Filipino yet the experience of riding a mode of transport that you can't see in any other place on earth is memorable. A regular passenger pays ₱7 and you will have to add around ₱1 for succeeding kilometers while senior citizens and students pay ₱5.50 and below ₱1 for succeeding kilometers, children get the fare for free if you let them sit on your lap, the rising costs of gas has contributed to slowly rising fares in public transport and you might encounter a strike on gas prices which might disrupt public transportation services. But sometimes passengers get offended at jeepney drivers due to parking at the loading areas for long periods of time, stopping at every intersection and the change given to your fare is less than the expected so here's the tip always pay the exact amount of money when you're going to ride a jeepney, another concern for some people is that jeepney drivers fail to comply to laws in helping reducing air pollution such as that the smoke produced from jeepneys has created smogs in highways and busy roads of the city. It's illegal in the city for a driver to smoke inside a vehicle, it is suggested that you either reprimand the driver or just get off the jeepney.

        Jeepneys stop at major economic centers of the city
        *Central Market (Landmarks at walking distance) - La Consolacion College, Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod City Hall, Plaza Mart, SM City Bacolod, San Sebastian Cathedral.
        *Shopping (Jeepneys stop at landmarks) - University of St. La Salle, St. Scholastica's Academy, Colegio de San Agustin, Robinson's Supermarket, Redemptorist Church, SM City Bacolod, San Sebastian Cathedral.

      • By car

        Getting around the city by private car or taxi is quick and affordable. There are no problems with traffic jams at all because of the good road layout of the city. Around Bacolod the taxis have a flagdown rate of ₱40 and ₱3.50 for every 300 meters thereafter. Filipinos usually give the change as a tip but it is not mandatory, if the meter states ₱87.50, it's customary to give the entire ₱100.)

      • By tricycles

        Tricycles (Rickshaw) is Another alternative to taxis, rickshaws in the city carry no more than 5 passengers and are affordable. Fares depend on the distance of your destination, tricycles are mostly found lurking in the downtown and outside subdivisions. Auto rickshaws are better than manual rickshaws.

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      • Historical sites

        There are a number of historical attractions in Bacolod showing the history of the city and the Province of Negros Occidental.

        * The Fountain of Justice is the site where Jose Luis de Luzzuriaga's residence used to stand, it was where the Spanish forces surrendered Bacolod to the Filipino forces. During the night it is illuminated by lights, it is the usual meeting place for protesters and rallies alike. Today the Fountain of Justice only often functions.

        * Locomotives were used in Bacolod as a mode of transport for the sugar canes, thus they were part of making Bacolod the sugar bowl of the Philippines.

        * The ancestral homes of the Ramos before they moved to the present day Dizon Ramos Museum, the family who had lived in this mansion was an affluent family of Bacolod, known to have helped the sugar industry in the province.

        * The plaza is like the Bacolod version of Central park but the smaller version, fountains are scattered around the plaza and a gazebo stands in the middle - two lions stand infront of the stairs, these lions used to guard the Old City Hall or the Luzuriaga House, they were donated by Hon. Mariano Yulo to Mayor Alfredo Yulo. The last but not the least, the Unknown Soldiers Monument also known as Theodore Vinther Monument is found here - a memorial to the heroic act done by Theodor Vinther, an American soldier, who gave up his life to save Negros from the Japanese Occupation. It is the common place where events like the MassKara festival is held as well as other activities such as Arnis(Filipino martial arts) and other martial arts practices usually happen, it is also a hub for joggers and people doing aerobics during the morning.

        * This is the official seat of the provincial government and served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II and formerly was the Negros Museum. The building is of Romanesque architecture and also has a nice surrounding park and lagoon, which includes the Ang Paghimud-os statues done by Eduardo Castrillo, "Ang Paghimud-os" is a Hiligaynon word for "The Struggle". The building is considered the most impressive building in Bacolod City

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        * The remains of a Spanish-era sugar plantation that was burned by the owners before Japanese forces could seize it during WWII. All that is left of the mansion is its stone skeleton. It is a popular destination for wedding photo shoots. The grounds have beautiful flower beds. It might give you a feeling that you're somewhere in the countryside of Europe perhaps.

        * The New Government Center has replaced the Bacolod City Hall, the Government Center is mistakenly called the New City Hall. The building boasts an architecture of western style resembling government buildings in the west, a huge fountain is in front of it. Recently jeepney routes to the center have been introduced, an alternative route from Central Market is use the Fortune Town and Homesite route where you can stop at Lopue's East and walk it to the center. Visitors are welcome inside yet sometimes your attention can be called by guards or employees if you disturb office hours or either go up to the offices even if you're not a government employee.

      • Religious sites

        Churches are a big part of life for a Filipino and all have historical, spiritual and religious meaning.

        * The Cathedral was first planned by Fr. Gonzaga whos started building it by collecting coral but died without completing it. It was then continued by the Government and the Priests and was completed in 1894. Now the coral-made Cathedral is covered by cement.*

        * This young church is dedicated to St. Jude Thaddeus; the patron Saint of the Hopeless, this church boasts art within and outside, the church's altar is elaborately decorated by gold plated decors and a mural spreads out at the ceiling of the altar making it much comparable with the Cathedral's beauty and wonder. The shrine also is in honor of The Divine Mercy.

        * San Antonio Abad Church.

        * Home to the order of the Carmelites, this church offers simplicity in its designs but what makes this place special is the prayer requests you can submit to the nuns, with a token of donation in any kind would be appreciated, and they could do a favor for you by praying for you. It is probably one of its kind in the city as it offers a quiet environment away from the hectic urban life and industrial air the city puffs out. By chance you might meet a Carmelite around, greet them and have a conversation, if things turn out well they'll give you advices. There's a store in the monastery that sell a wide range of religious artifacts which can serve as a souvenir.

        * Its magnificent architecture is obviously European inspired, its high ceilings and its tall antena like building might let you think you're inside a Gothic church but built with cement. Its interiors are much appreciated and from the outside might let you think it's a town church back in the United States in a remote town, even though it's a church it looks much like a cathedral, the church has mini chapels on the sides of the Cathedral which are in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary.

        * This magnificent and spectacular chapel is designed by Archbishop Norman Campus, the chapel features a mosaic of the Barangay Sang Birhen(Barangay of the Virgin) made of 95,000 shells by Leticia Sia Ledesma, other images of saints, stations of the cross and altar pieces made out of 30,000 shells too.

        * This monument serves as a symbol of a progressive and developed city in the whole of the Philippines, it stand proudly at the site where the late Pope John Paul II served mass to thousands of Bacolodnons. The monument features artwork of artists on the life of Jesus and documents as well as artifacts of the late Pope serving as a museum. At its peak the whole of Bacolod City's Central Business District is visible offering a breath taking view of the sea as well as a nice angle shot for a skyline.

        * This church, also known as Huaming in Chinese which also refers to the school where it is located, serves as a church for St. John's Institute as well as a parish for surrounding communities. Since then this church along with St. John's has become the center for spiritual growth of the Chinese Catholics in the city. Since then it has served as a ground for spiritual life for 54 years in the Filipino-Chinese Community and 21 Years as a parish.

      • Museums and Galleries

        * The Negros Museum's building used to be where the old Provincial Government used to operate, this museum provides a tour of the History of the province of Negros Occidental from its humble beginnings to the colonial oppression, rise of the sugar industry, cultural influences brought by foreigners, the revolution, past governors and murals done by Negrense Artists. The museum not alone stands as an image of historical study but as well as a hub for Filipino artists who hold their exhibits in the museum's cafe.

        *The first 1950 lifestyle museum in the Philippines, formerly the house of Raymundo L. Dizon Sr. and Hermelinda V. Ramos. The main lifestyle exhibit is on the second floor and on the ground floor are seven galleries. One shows how Bacolod looked in previous times; others are: The National Artist gallery, The Holy Land Collection, The Alunan - Puentebella Dolls Collection, Rudy Dizon horse figures, Bro. Roly's crystal collection and the Masskara collection of ABS-CBN that was turned over to the museum.

        * Showcases the work of local artists.

        * This is the work of a man collecting figurines and collections for 17 years, the details of the miniature model of a Christmas village are incredible, cliffs, lakes, mountains etc. are done carefully and hand painted by the man himself. The owner travels every year and collects figurines and displays it in the village. The miniature village might make you imagine how Santa's village in North pole might be. You're not suppose to take a picture however chances of luck might happen when he'll turn his back and you can flash a picture, if you're obedient but if you don't have a chance to do that, it's alright the owner sells souvenir pictures and postcards.

        Italia Restaurant and Gallery houses the works of local and national artists alike and is a regular of venue of art exhibitions. It provides access to choiced artwork to the local community and at the same time a venue for artists to showcase their most recent artworks and hold art related activities such as on the spot painting, sketching and other celebrations.

        Italia is located at 23rd- San Agustin Streets ArtekAlye Bacolod. For more information on current and past shows, log on to www.charliesartgallery.com.

      • Wildlife and nature

        Eco-Garden (Eroreco).

        * A movement of concerned citizens in conserving the forests of Negros Island as well as animals that are in threat of extinction raised to a foundation which we know now as Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Inc. Visit the foundation and see their rare warty pigs, leopard cats, spotted dear, bleeding heart pigeon and many more animals which most are endangered. Help the foundation by adopting an animal or tree or either become an NFEFI volunteer.

        * Located in the outskirts of Bacolod, Buro-Buro and Bucal-bucal springs which is popularly known as Bucal-Bucal which means boil however the water isn't hot but cool, they have an artificial swimming pool and a natural pool and some mini waterfalls nearby the artificial pool where you can get a natural massage from nature. Huts are available if you need them and the place is ideal for family barbecues, reunions, outings etc.

        * This natural park is a home to many endangered animals, such as Bleeding Heart Pigeon, Negros Fruit Dove and many more which makes it an ideal birdwatching spot.

        * The nursery features different kinds of plants that are important and part of the reforestation program of Negros Occidental. Contact the city hall for more information because it requires permission in visiting the nursery as most of the plants are of high importance.

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      • Volunteer

        The Kalipay Negrense Foundation manages children's homes that care for the needs of Bacolod's disadvantaged children. The children are empowered and allowed to grow in a fun, healthy and loving environment.

      • Sports

        Football is popular throughout Bacolod; thus it is known as the football city of the Philippines. It has been notable for hosting the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Men's football. The Panaad Stadium is used for tournaments and such events. There are three golf clubs in the province of Negros, two located in Bacolod. For bowling, badminton, tennis enthusiasts and people who miss bowling and billiards, you don't have to worry as there are a lot of commercial establishments which offer services to those activities. For those who want to try hardcore games, shooting ranges are around the city while for those who want to see and experience the Sabong or Filipino cockerel derbies, there is a stadium where derbies are popularly held. Tai Chi is practiced in Yuan Thong temple. The Capitol Park and Lagoon is popular for joggers and people doing aerobics during the morning.

      • Resorts and Spa

        The water park has the first water slide and biggest water slide in the whole of Negros Occidental, The water park's amenities are a pool with a depth of 4 feet as well as a kiddie pool with a depth of 2 and a half feet including a jacuzzi, the main pool has 2 slides; the first is 30ft high and the other is a 40ft, a pirate ship wreck replica is erected in the main pool where kids can explore. Function rooms, locker rooms, huts and air conditioned rooms are available for rent.

        * Offers the Filipino alternative healing; Bentosa Cupping, they also offer facial spa, body scrub and massage.

        * Day spa that features several body massage rooms (individual, couple or group), tatami room for Thai massage, two modern body scrub rooms with vichy showers, a foot massage lounge with several customized lounging chairs, nail care area, facial area, salon, lounge and cozy waiting area. They also have separate wet areas for men and women, sauna baths, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi. Those who want to have privacy may opt to have their services rendered in the Lotus Suite. Services range from several types of body massage to body scrubs, therapeutic remedies like Filipino Lutay, ear candling, stone massage, aromatherapy, and moxa ventosa. Salon services are also available from 12 noon to 9pm.

        * Built in the 1940s it is the oldest resort in Bacolod, and the only one with a chapel, mini zoo with crocodiles, rare birds, monkeys and other animals, and a complete gun facility. Pools are also accessible in the resort while dorms and rooms are available for rent if you need them. Sta. Fe isn't only a resort but also caters to conventions. Its other facilities include tennis and volleyball courts and other sporting facilities.

      • Casinos

        Operated by Pagcor.

        *As the name says, it only offers 89 slot machines.

    • filter_dramaLearn
      Bacolod is the seat for many universities in Negros Occidental, ESL (English as Second Language) learning centers are open in the city making it in the toplist for cities for ESL programs along with Manila and Cebu and for the past few year an influx of foreign students who have chosen to study in Bacolod. According to statistics about 93% of the total population is literate.
      • Colleges

        * Established on 1965, the college offers courses on nursing, technology, engineering, computer,arts,tourism and hospitality management.



        * Established on 1919, the college provides Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education. The college specializes and is known for its Hospitality Management courses as well as courses in Architecture. Other courses offered include Liberal Arts and Education. The institution is widely known for its reputation for English as Second Language (ESL) Programs for non-English speakers especially Koreans, its Integrated School has Korean students while a separate program for adults for the ASL is available.

        *

        * STI College Bacolod and STI Education Center, is a leading IT and ITES education provider in Bacolod and Negros Occidental. STI Bacolod is a member of the STI Education Network with branches all over the Philipines.

        *

      • Universities

        This University was founded by Dr. Antonio A. Lizares and Dr. Francisco Kilayko in the 1940s and was named "Occidental Negros Institute". It was then acquired by the Agustinian Recollect Friars in the 1960s and renamed as University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos. Today the University provides Colleges of Nursing, IT, Business and Accountancy, Engineering, Criminal Justice Education,Law and, Arts and Sciences.

        * Was established in 1952 by seven American Brothers, the institution was elevated to university status in 1988, with the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Nursing, College of Law, College of Medicine and the Graduate School.

        *

    • filter_dramaBuy
      Bacolod is famous for its Piaya, Biscocho, squid flakes, Guapple pie and its Pina-Sugbo. Great souvenirs from Bacolod are its sweet delicacies, dried squid or Uga. These are often bought by most Overseas Filipino workers as a Pasalubong; meaning a souvenir. Shell craft, Wood craft and ceramic wares are also good buys. Antique wooden statues of saints are one of the best buys, even though if you're not Catholic or religious, it is good keeping as a collection, antique stores are scattered around the city however they are difficult to spot, Casa Grande Antiques, Requerdos de Bacolod and Sarlee’s are some of the famous antique stores in the city. Hablon; a shimmery fabric produced locally and was popular in the 60s, it still is one of the best buys.
      • Where to exchange?

        Money exchangers lurk around the streets of Downtown Bacolod (CBD) and are easy to spot, if you walk into those streets some of them will yell "Dollar exchange!" or they'd come forward and ask you, you can spot some major money exchangers with their self owned stalls. If you don't feel safe in exchanging with money exchangers, you can either go to pawnshops or banks for an alternative and safer option. Most money exchangers accept American dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR), before leaving your origin, exchange your money to dollars to avoid difficulty in finding a money exchanger that exchanges your local currency to Philippine pesos but if you don't want to exchange dollars but want to keep your local currency, go exchange your money in major banks to pesos.
        Tip: Ask the exchange rate first and ask other money exchangers, compare rates and see the highest, go for the highest exchange rate.

      • Where to buy, shopping centers and malls

        From Air-conditioned big malls to hot small shops to the all time busy Central Market and to the street vendors in congested roads, shopping is everywhere. The Downtown area, Shopping and Libertad are notable for their shopping treats and havens and all three are the major points for jeepney routes. Among all mall companies, Lopue's has the most branches as well as the oldest malls in the city.

        * The courtyard is home to many clothing stores, a bookshop, a beauty saloon, internet cafes and restaurants. It usually is where most students' hangout after school.

        * This is an arcade like mall where many clothing shops are.

        * It's not because all the vendors are Chinese in this mall, it's because majority of the products are imported from China. This mall gives you a Chinese ambiance, small yet slowly and slowly exposing itself in the metropolitan life of Bacolodnons, bazaars to cosplays to charity events are held here from time-to-time. The mall is at its full spirit during Christmas and the Chinese New Year. From pirated DVDs to imitations of famous brands to vintage clothing, appliances and toys they all have it here and not to mention few popular food chains in the mall. The mall offers a jeep service free of charge from any point in the Central District/Downtown area to the mall and vice-versa.

    • filter_dramaEat
      Much of the Bacoleño cuisine is shared with the Western Visayan province of Panay, its sugar industry has molded its people's identity and along with it their cuisine. In the modern times, Bacolod has a number of growing Oriental and Western restaurants but still the people maintain their native cuisine. Sud-an is Illongo for Mains while Kan-on is Rice, it also means Will Eat.

      * Lumpiang Ubod/Fresh Lumpia (fresh spring roll; not fried). A must-eat dish, delicately exquisite treat wrapped in a paper thin translucent crepe filled with ubod; fresh coconut tree heart, pork and shrimp with a garnish of scallion.

      *Inasal: meaning "cooked over fire", is a local version of Barbeque. Pork or Chicken. It is cooked with red achuete or annatto seeds, which gives its reddish hue color and brushed on oil and cooked over the fire. It's cheap and affordable as well as delicious.

      *Kalamayhati: Sticky sweet dessert made from Glutinous rice and coconut milk and cooked over low heat till it becomes sticky. It's the local version of rice cake.

      *Napoleones: Napoleones originates from [wiki=0309a6c666a7a803fdb9db95de71cf01]France[/wiki] where it is known as Mille-feuille, known as Napoleon in the [wiki=f253efe302d32ab264a76e0ce65be769]United States[/wiki], aside from Inasal, Bacolod too is popular for its Napoleones -well actually [wiki=d6caa2a124bf47e946a4671fb563fbf4]Silay[/wiki] not Bacolod -, the European dessert isn't that so famous but considered as the best in the Philippines, the French had brought the custard filled pastry to the island and taught the people how to make it. Roli's bakeshop is popularly known for its Napoleones as well as Virgie's homemade products.

      *Piyaya: Piyaya is a sweet bisuit and kind is the thin version of mooncakes. It has fillings such as ube(yam) and caramel.

      *Pinasugbo: Banana sliced thinly coated with brown sugar and deep fried; a local version of Banana Fritters.

      *Uga: or dried fish is one of the best and most appetizing foods for most of the bacoleños. Its salty taste makes it delectable, not only for the mouth but also for the smell and for the eyes. Some people might have allergies after eating this.
      • Restaurants and cafes

        Just like most major developed/developing cities of the Philippines, Bacolod too caters too international cuisine either oriental or western. Most of the restaurants and cafes in Bacolod are located along Lacson St. while most of the inter-continental and fusion cuisine is found in Piazza Sorrento which is also in Lacson St. Mexican, Thai, Italian and European cuisine is catered to people here but people craving for Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine don't have to freakout if they're hungry as many restaurants cater East Asian cuisine. Open air restaurants in Bacolod usually serve native Filipino cuisine at a low and affordable price, fast food chains are usually found dominating the malls like Robinson's, Gaisano Bacolod and SM City Bacolod. A branch of Starbucks is found along Lacson St., the first branch in whole of Negros Occidental. Bacolod is an urbanized city meaning there wouldn't be hard time finding classy and high class quality type of food.

      • Dietary restrictions

        Christians will not find it hard eating in Bacolod however Muslims and Jews will find it difficult, Bacolod being a Christian city, Halal and Kosher options are difficult to find unlike the bustling streets of Metro Manila. Hindus, Vegetarians and Vegans will too find it hard however just request not to put certain things which are restricted for you to consume. A list of vegetarian restaurants is showed below.

        * Operated by Seventh Day Adventists, mock meat, soy milk and whole wheat bread is also available as well as buffet etc.

        * Typical Chinese restaurant and sells mock meat.

        * A Vegetarian fast food restaurant which sells burgers etc.

    • filter_dramaDrink
      The preferred beer is San Mig Light which is served at almost any restaurant. You might also try Tanduay, a very famous rum. Nice to pair with coke and ice. For native alcohol, the local tuba is made from fermented coconut juice. Great Bacolod sisig can be found at KSL or Kubo Sa Lawn where they serve ice cold SanMig Light.
      • Bars, pubs and nightclubs

        Goldenfield Commercial Complex has been home to many bars, pubs, nightclubs as well as casinos for the past few years and is considered where the best nightlife comes to life in Bacolod. Other than Goldenfield, bars and pubs as well as nightclubs are scattered around the bustling city. If you're in Goldenfields you can either barhop, Goldenfields might give you like a mini-town which is just home to restaurants, a water park, clubs and bars. A dress code is applied and compulsory in some bars, pubs and nightclubs. Wear casually and not so revealing if you don't want to end up behind bars; no flipflops/slippers and no sleeveless shirts.

        * A bar that not only has a partying and club scene but also fine dining.

        * It doesn't have much nightlife in it however it's the best place where you can sit down and drink. If you want some private party, a karaoke television (KTV) rooms are available.

        * A bar where a non-stop drinking till you drop scene is seen.

        * Beers, cocktails and appetizers are served here and surprisingly "Shisha" is available here, henna tattoo, permanent tattooing and palm reading are also available which might you think you're somewhere in a street in the Mid-East.

        * Bands play live acoustic here and they serve Absinthe also, a popular destination for those who want to listen to acoustic music while sitting back and drinking.

        * One of the most popular party venues for nightlife, located in the bustling commercial complex of Goldenfield. It's usually a crowded bar.

        * In the day an Asian restaurant, in the night a nightclub, chairs and tables are moved aside to create a dance floor, the DJ makes the room alive and parties don't end even when in sunrise.

        * It's not that lively in the night though, it's more lively in the day. A huge building with inter cafes, jewelers, restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars.

        * Not your usual destination if you want to party or get good drinks however some mini concerts for charity is held here for kids who are cancer patients. If you prefer to just sit down, drink, relax and listen to music this is your typical destination.

        * is one of the most popular cold drinks in the city. This can be bought in different outlets, in SM, Robinsons, or during their sponsorship at various schools and events.

    • filter_dramaSleep
      • Budget

        The Jeepney will take you to the Museum and walk North to the hostel. P8 for the ride. Jeepney is labeled "Bata Libertad"

        *

        * This hotel has 91 fully air conditioned, showers, cable tv, laundry, gym, restaurants, a rooftop garden as well as free WiFi connection. This might be the best option for those who want to save money as it has almost all the facilities of what a mid-range and splurge hotel might have.

        * Offers 85 spacious accommodation rooms, all of which have Internet access, cable television, and refrigerator and mini-bar. Some of its amenities include coffee shop with a 24-hour bar and snack service, plunge pool jacuzzi, massage service.

        *

        *108 rooms, air-con, tiny LCD cable TVs, Wi-Fi, in-room safe, towels, soap and shampoo. 21 Restaurant, Live Well Spa & Massage, Corner Stop Laundry & Dry Cleaning

        *

        *

        * Located in Lacson street it has a WiFi connection, restaurant, laundry service, shower, cable TV, a bar and coffee shop. The hotel also serves free breakfast.

      • Midrange

        Offers 84 spacious rooms, all of which have Internet access and cable television. Deluxe rooms and up feature refrigerator and mini-bar. With its new full size pool came the only hotel rooms in Bacolod that have a veranda with direct pool access targeted to locals planning to "staycation" at Circle Inn. Personalized in-room massage and spa services are also offered. Other amenities include a coffee shop with a 24-hour bar and snack service, a Grand Ballroom and smaller function rooms for weddings, birthday parties as well as seminars and a large private parking area. An elevator is also now available for guests who prefer to "ride" to their second floor rooms.

        *Bacolod's modern hotel that has 66 rooms, conferences and banquet rooms, and an independent restaurant Bluegrass Café Bar and Grill that serves international cuisine.

        *

        * 55 Air conditioned rooms with cold and hot showers, a deposit safety box, telephone and refrigerator, laundry service, cable TV, coffee shop and bar, aside from their own facilities, a Banco De Oro ATM is available.

        * This hotel in Bacolod offers rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite/cable TV, internet access - wireless, hot and cold shower. The Sylvia Manor also offers facilities and services which are business center, restaurant, bar, laundry service/dry cleaning, massage service, Wi-Fi in public areas and room service.

      • Splurge

        Rooms are airconditioned, with cable television, private bath, and refrigerator

        *

        *Perhaps the most known hotel in Bacolod, this hotel has been popular for many years and probably considered a first class hotel and most of the locals might suggest it for accommodation while staying in Bacolod however it's more expensive compared to other hotel but the price is worth it. Rooms vary, executive suites have king sized beds, walk in closets, dining areas, receiving area etc., while cheaper rooms have ordinary facilities such as a cable TV, refrigerator, a dresser etc.

        *

        * A newly built first class hotel, the hotel has a swimming pool and a gym, rooms have an electronic safe, cable TV, minibar, WiFi connection and hair dryer.

    • filter_dramaStay safe
      Bacolod is a lot safer compared to [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki]. As always common sense is the rule when travelling. Taking the taxi or renting cars or vans daily is better and quicker as most of the crimes in the Philippines today are done in tricycles and jeepneys. However there isn't a 100% Safe place, if travelling, tour in large groups 3-5 might do as there might be people around you, you may never know what they'll do to you. Be careful during the Masskara Festival. Don't display your MP3s, iPhones, iPods, phones, laptops or valuable things that will catch a snatcher's attention, keep it safe inside your bag and put it out when you'll take pictures. Don't bring bags or large purses while in night, just bring your phone and a small wallet that'll fit in your pocket to avoid being a victim of crime. Beggars usually are around the downtown area they inhabit in the plaza area and if they see you look rich, they'd approach you and annoy you asking you for money, ignore them if you have to and just go straight to your destination. Pickpockets are common in the CBD while house burglaries are common in residential areas, children involved in sniffing glue are dangerous so it's very important to have someone accompany you while walking during the night or either try to avoid dark and areas where there are less people.
      • Emergency

        *

    • filter_dramaStay healthy
      Tap Water is not safe for drinking though considered potable, the water supplies sometimes get dirty when Bacolod City Water District cleans up their pipes and the safety of tap water is somehow questionable, and no one really enjoys the pleasure of drinking it due to its cough syrup-like taste. Luckily water supplies during nationwide droughts are not affected as unlike other big cities, Bacolod pumps water from springs.
      Street Food is not as safe as those in Singapore and Taipei, the standards for street food is not properly imposed. There are few cases but not that rampant of being sick after eating street food. The quality of street food somehow is tolerated by health officials and citizens alike. Luckily street food is now on mainstream inside malls offering tourists and citizens alike to be assured of the hygienic standards.
      [Dengue fever]] is a common issue especially during the summer season, apply mosquito repellent and avoid wearing t-shirts and shorts during the afternoon, wear sleeves and pants instead.
      • Hospitals

        Private Hospitals are given a passing rate in the city, most of them can cater to almost every patient's need. Public hospitals provide uncomfortable and eerie experiences to its patients and it's not advisable for a tourist to be admitted. During summer, hospital beds are fully booked as dengue fever cases rise up to skyrocketing levels.

        *

        * Considered to be the only first class hospital in the city.

        *

        * CLMMRH is a training, government-funded hospital similar to a county hospital in the United States or the Philippine General Hospital in Manila. It's a center of wellness catering to the general public who can't afford admission to private medical institutions. Although the facilities can be daunting, the level of expertise and care by its personnel is commendable considering the meagerness of its resources has free HIV testing.

      • Pharmacies

        The system of buying in pharmacies in the Philippines is much compared to the rest of the world, Filipinos give much importance to health that often pharmacies are crowded and pharmacies have become one of the few investments people put up for business. The hospital with most pharmacies surrounding its compound is the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital.
        * Famous and expensive brands are a big no-no in this pharmacy, the Generics Pharmacy advocates the use of generic names in prescriptions instead of brand names. Giving them a famous brand name will automatically give you an alternative from the store which is cheaper yet is as effective as the brand prescribed. They have multiple locations around the city.

        *

        * Have many branches around Bacolod.

        * One of Asia's largest pharmaceutical companies, Watson's does not alone sell medicines but extends its line to beauty products, cosmetics, eye wear, confectionery etc. Though considered expensive than other pharmacies, Watson's is crowd and hassle free.

      • Dentist clinics

        Clinics are easily found in Bacolod, some are located in malls while most of the hospitals have a dentist.

        * This dental clinic offers Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics and General Dentistry. www.oralcarespecialist.tripod.com

        * Is part of the Philippine Dental Association, offers services even in emergencies and opens during weekends.

        * Part of the Philippine Dental Association, aside from general teeth problems they also serve people who have gum disease. Open during weekends.

      • Restrooms and toilets

        Almost every commercial establishment, office and church in the city has a functional toilet however public toilets are often neglected around the city, an accessible toilet is available at the public plaza but one must have to pay before accessing the toilet, and the valid reason for such payment is for repairs and maintenance which gives us a hint that the city government doesn't even fund on its simplest amenities like toilets.

    • filter_dramaRespect
      :See the [wiki=77dab2f81a6c8c9136efba7ab2c4c0f2#Respect]Respect[/wiki] section of the Philippines article for more information

      People who are elder than you (old enough to be your elder brother/sister or father/mother) - even if that person is a driver, janitor or maid etc. - you should call them Manong for Males or Manang for females before their common name like; Manong Jeremy or Manang May Ann, Manong can be shorten to Nong and Manang to Nang. If that person is old enough to be your grandfather call them Lolo for males or Lola for females before their common name like; Lolo Isidro or Lola Estrella. Bacolodnons are traditionally liberated when it comes to clothing except Muslims and Iglesia ni Kristo members who both are conservative religious people, wearing shorts in public are OK but no very short ones if you don't want to attract attention and trouble, wearing bikinis in Beaches are OK and you would expect no trouble however you might get attention too. When inside churches, everyone is expected to be cautious of their actions as such actions might attract attention and negative perception towards tourists.
    • filter_dramaContact
      Dialing code for the Philippines is +63 while local area code for Bacolod is 34.
      • By phone

        PayPhones provided by PLDT are available in some of the city center's nooks and corners however if you don't find any payphone around, ask any tiangge to lend you a phone which each call costs ₱5/Domestic Call, rates for international calls vary. Buying a Sim card is cheap, easy and no hassles, you don't need a verification of any kind and from ₱10 you can get a sim pack and are sold by Smart and Globe which are the two largest networks, Talk n Text, Sun Cellular and TM Mobile are other major networks. Sending text abroad cost ₱15/text while sending it within the Philippines cost ₱1/text. A few internet cafes also offer international calls via VOIP.

      • By net

        Internet cafes charge ₱10.00 to ₱25.00 per hour, they are common throughout the city with small cafes opening up in local barangays and big commercial ones in the Central Business District. Head up to Downtown Bacolod if you need to surf for a while, these cafes can be found in almost every corner of the street and provides as modern recreational centers and hangout places for the youth. SM City Bacolod, Robinson's Place Bacolod and 888 Chinatown Square are the malls which provide free WiFi access to its customers, Jollibee and McDonald's have recently also joined the trend providing WiFi access to its customers. Most hotels provide free WiFi access to its customers.

    • filter_dramaCope
      • Newspapers and Publications

        Much of the local news in Bacolod is available in English which also applies to major national newspapers, minor tabloid newspapers are printed in Filipino and Hiligaynon. The Visayan Daily Star [url=http://www.visayandailystar.com],]Sun Star Bacolod[url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod[/url]]and the Negros Daily Bulletin[http://www.ndb-online.com/[/url] is also avaialble.

      • Radio

        Almost all of the radio stations air in the local language; Hiligaynon, with some of the FM Radio jockeys using a mix of Hiligaynon and Tagalog, as well as Taglish, in contrast to FM Jockeys; AM Radio jockeys speak in pure and fluent Hiligaynon as the audiences catered by AM Radio are usually senior citizens and residents who come from nearby town wherein speaking of fluent Hiligaynon is encouraged. AM Radio stations air current affairs programs, radio telenovelas, news and Hiligaynon songs usually old ones. FM Radio stations on the other hand air modern day English and local songs from any genre with shows hosted by Radio jockeys who use the usual Filipino slapstick jokes, the FM Radio is unfortunately bombarded by advertisements as it is one of the cheapest forms of media to market products in the country with the only safe time to listen to almost ad-free music is during the hours after 10pm. Some of the radio stations go off at midnight after airing the last tunes of the Lupang Hinirang.

      • Television

        ABS-CBN Bacolod, Channel 4 - This station is the regional station for ABS-CBN and serves Negros Occidental in two primary languages; Hiligaynon and Filipino. It might be only helpful to travelers who have knowledge in one of the languages as it airs Nation-wide and Provincial Newscast as well as a weekend magazine regional TV Show which also covers the nearby Iloilo province.

        *GMA Bacolod, Channel 13 - ABS-CBN's fierce competitor around the nation, this is also a regional stations and is aired in Hiligaynon and Filipino. It provides provincial newscast as well as national newscast.

        *ABS-CBN News Channel/ANC - Available on Cable TV, it airs in English and Filipino, airs round-the-clock news in English alone with few exceptions on Filipino. This channel not alone airs news but also magazine shows which much talks about business and the lavish lifestyles of the elites in the country and documentaries which discusses the nation's problems.

        *GMA News Channel - It is available on Free-to-air televisions if you're lucky enough to get a signal, unlike its rival news channel, it airs alone in Filipino and provides around-the-clock news nationwide. Though new to the industry of newscasting, it has taken over the ratings and replaced ANC as the leading news channel due to the fact that not all Filipinos are comfortable with straight-English news reports.

      • Religious Services

        Christian Denominations especially Roman Catholics, Baptists, Adventists and the Iglesia ni Kristo members won't find difficulty in finding religious services in the city.

        * Daily Masses

        *

        *

    • filter_dramaGet out
      Nearby towns and cities within the province are accessible by land. The island of [wiki=68ccb1e8ab9b6236c9480925c9fdd3bd]Panay[/wiki] is just 45 minutes by ferry from the port of Bacolod.
      • Within the province

        Bacolod is the provincial capital of Negros Occidental, and just like every capital, it is crowded and very developed. Refresh yourself by getting out of Bacolod to the quieter municipalities that surround it; there is an abundance of beaches and hot springs. Don't expect any traffic jams as the condition of the roads in the province is among the best of the country. Buses are the easiest way of getting around the province; jeeps are affordable, but are not suggested for foreigners. If you're traveling as a group or family, you can rent a car or a van. If you are travelling solo, or in a small group, you may also commute and asking for directions is fairly easy since most Filipinos can communicate in English and are very hospitable to travelers.

        *[wiki=f9f28f3f569d19dc162651a44b5fb1f2]Bago[/wiki] - (about 30-45 minutes commute via jeepneys from the Libertad Public Market) the main attractions they have to offer are the Kipton twin falls as well as mountain resorts, an ideal destination for trekkers
        *[wiki=f167c57f2259b82b3c4ea6060fe89b18]Cadiz[/wiki] - (around 1 hour by Ceres bus from the North Terminal) popular for its white sand beach;Lakawon beach, an island off the coast of Cadiz accessible via a 30-minute pump-boat ride. You'll have to tell the bus conductor that you're heading for Lakawon so that the driver will drop you off at the right spot from where you can walk to the shore for the pump boat.
        *[wiki=d5a2256c91b90ec177739b41a350b955]Escalante[/wiki] - discover the diversity of ecosystems which is one of the richest in the island of Negros and one of the last surviving ecosystems in the island, see the mangroves and the sea grass along the shores as well as remnants of corals
        *[wiki=d024c2c3afa3200340bccea356b81703]La Carlota[/wiki] - (45 minutes to 1 hour by Ceres bus from the South Terminal) trek and hike in Guintubdan Mountain resort (you'll need another ride, usually a tricycle from the La Carlota Public market) where you'll find pristine waterfalls and get a good view of the Guimaras Strait. Cheap rooms are available for overnight stays in Guintubdan.
        *[wiki=5ec496d17b2ad23d28f873e5adaa8033]Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park[/wiki] - a natural reserve in [wiki=43cf4264130d3de6c991daa4c753ac84]Canlaon[/wiki], the highest point in the Visayas and a favourite spot for Spiritualists and Mountaineers and Catholics during the Holy Week; the reserve is surrounded by flora and fauna, animals found here are deers, boars etc.
        *[wiki=57a1a754729b8f474eb324927351e460]Murcia[/wiki] - (45 minutes by baby bus or jeepney from the Libertad Public Market) the Mamabucal Resort is an eco-park on a higher elevation than the city hence it has a cooler average temperature; its main attraction are its natural hot springs and seven water falls at different locations which can be reached via a trekking path. During rains, however, the path, which becomes slippery, is closed to the public for safety reasons. There are plenty of rooms (both fan/aircon) available for small or large groups and a food park serves fresh meals and snacks at very reasonable prices.
        *[wiki=d6caa2a124bf47e946a4671fb563fbf4]Silay[/wiki] - (about 30 minutes via jeepney from Lacson St.) known as the Paris of Negros because of its European styled hundred year-old houses which are well preserved as historical monuments. The Balay Negrense is a house-turned-museum that showcases the lifestyle of an affluent Negrense clan and is typical of many de buena familias at the time of Hispanic rule.

      • Further destinations

        Buses are the most comfortable and affordable ways of travelling outside the province; Jeepneys are cheaper, but not suggested for tourists. Second to buses are RoRos and ships, trips are available daily from Bredco Port, the main port of Bacolod.

        *[wiki=a0bc33cf2823f7ead1959dd31259ff4c]Apo Island[/wiki] - just off the coast of the city of Dumaguete, this island is popular for divers and tourists alike
        *[wiki=ec315e434889a4db13a584f92da91334]Bais[/wiki]
        *[wiki=43e7799be1c6577824bae54e3a1c619a]Dumaguete[/wiki]
        *[wiki=2893b60433a6168dfbce5deb40ad8721]Guimaras[/wiki] - taste its one and only temptation; mangoes which are known to be among the sweetest in the world
        *[wiki=b7f70039b226d06903686a63b68da891]Iloilo[/wiki] - its main attraction is the Miag-ao Church, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is also famous for its Dinagyang Festival

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