AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 31, 2012, 9:22 am
Once Discovered… A lasting experience… in Manapla Northland Resort in Manapla is a perfect place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the City life. The resort is just 45 minutes to an hour ride from Bacolod City. It is conveniently located just a few meters from the Highway, the r...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 3, 2012, 7:05 am
Let’s welcome 2012 with a BANG! But before that let’s do a recap of 2011 as I have a lot to be thankful for And one of the most memorable things I did on 2011 was jumping off a 60 foot tree. Crazy right? For the first month of the year, I was really blessed as I was able to join the Kabankala...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Oct 23, 2011, 3:09 am
Here are some photos from the recently concluded Masskara Festival 2011 in Bacolod City. Enjoy! Masskara Festival 2011 High School Category Champion: Luisa Medel High School - Masskara Festival 2011 Elementary Category Champion: Sum-ag Elementary School - Domingo Lacson High School - - Crowd ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Oct 16, 2011, 12:12 pm
Finally, I’m home after a tiring yet fun filled Masskara Festival 2011 Streetdance Competition: Barangay Category. Well, during the announcement of the final result I was really tensed and excited and I kept crossing my fingers and chanting Team 17 while the City Mayor kept everyone in suspense ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Oct 5, 2011, 11:04 am
The Masskara Village 2011 officially opened last October 3,2011 with around 60 colorful and intricately designed masks by artists from the different cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental. The Maskara Village is an annual event organized by ABS-CBN and it is held at the 2nd level of Robinson...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Sep 29, 2011, 5:17 am
The Negros Bloggers together with SM City Bacolod sponsored the Negros Blogging Seminar entitled “Everything About Blogging: From Hobby to Money” last September 17,2011 held at SM City Bacolod Event Center. The speakers for the seminar were professional bloggers Enrico Dee of byahilo.com and Mr....
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Aug 23, 2011, 2:06 am
One of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines, the Masskara Festival is just around the corner. And I know everyone is excited to join the celebration. This year is the 32nd year of the Masskara Festival and it is slated on October 1 to 19,2011 with the theme “Celebrating the New Icons of ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Aug 9, 2011, 10:25 am
It’s rainy season but when Mr. Sun decided to show up, we decided to visit one of Bago City’s promising Resort, the Pataan Mountain Resort. Pataan Mountain Resort is located at Sitio Pata-an, Brgy. Mailum, Bago City. The mountain resort is owned by a retired policeman and has been operating for...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Aug 3, 2011, 12:44 pm
Finally, Mr. Sun was up so I went around the City in search for graffiti art for the mvp_grafArt challenge in instagram. And look what I’ve found Do you want change? Well, he want one… Opps! I just realized that most of this graffiti was made for a radio station in Bacolod. 
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jul 24, 2011, 12:35 am
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is appealing to texters here in Western Visayas to support the Puerto Princessa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan to be included in one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Artem Collacion of the DENR regional office 6, said that the PP...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jul 14, 2011, 1:19 am
When I went to Subic Bay last summer, I made sure that I dropped by at the old Spanish gate along the freeport area. The gate was constructed in the year 1885 and was one of the entrance to the original Spanish Naval Station. Well, it was really hot during our visit to the gate so we were not able...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jun 22, 2011, 1:42 pm
Seeking for an adventure weekend? Well, why not try falling off a 60 foot tree? I tell you, you’ll get a dose of adrenalin rush. I did at Tree Top Adventure Subic. Last month, we went to Subic Tree Top Adventure for an extreme one-of-a-kind experience to end the summer vacation. The park reall...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jun 11, 2011, 11:14 pm
How we spent Independence Day…. Walking at Ayala Triangle Gardens reading the stories behind the Philippine Flag Ayala Triangle showcases Colors of Freedom: Stories behind the Philippine Flag A Flag to be PROUD of Happy Independence Day Philippines!!!
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - May 27, 2011, 3:18 am
(Sorry for the  late post…) I was channel hopping last Friday (May 6) when I heard the weather forecast – a storm is brewing. I was like “What the ….? A storm in the middle of summer?” Well, it’s freaking hot so I can’t seem to get what they were reporting and I didn’t mind it. Unt...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - May 10, 2011, 6:45 am
Sunset after the rain. Taken 2minutes ago. Listening: Photographs by Nickleback (I miss this) Reading: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - May 10, 2011, 4:14 am
One thing I’ve noticed every time I was out of the country is the need to communicate constantly with my sister, my Mom and my aunt. Whether I am on a vacation or on a business trip I need to make sure that I let the people back at home know of my current location or if I’m doing well so that th...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - May 6, 2011, 8:59 am
When we were in Don Salvador Benedicto last April, we decided to drop by St. Therese Retreat House for a cup of coffee, fresh fruits and palitaw. Palitaw is a small sweet flat rice cake eaten in the Philippines. It is made from sticky rice (malagkit) washed, soaked, grounded and molded. Then it is ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - May 1, 2011, 11:33 am
It has been a long time since we had a family outing and I’m so happy to say that last April 22 we had one at the Nursery in Don Salvador Benedicto for my aunt’s borthday. It was not a planned outing as we didn’t even know if the trip will push through until the very day of the outing. My cou...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Apr 23, 2011, 7:46 am
Cebu Pacific Air (CebPac) is offering another one day PISO Fare Seat Sale this Easter Sunday, April 24,2011. This special seat sale is valid for travel from January 1, 2012 to March 31,2012. With more than 50,000 seats available, you can fly from Clark to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and to Bangkok! ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Apr 21, 2011, 11:22 am
I had a great time last 13th Panaad sa Negros Festival that was held last April 4-9, 2011 in Panaad Park in Bacolod City. All participated by the 31 municipalities and cities of Negros Occidental that showcased different festival in one venue, therefore, it was later on called as the “Mother of ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Apr 7, 2011, 11:01 am
Every April, people from all over Negros Occidental and tourists flocked to Panaad Park and Stadium to witness and experience the Panaad sa Negros Festival. Panaad a Hiligaynon term which means “vow” or “promise” is a celebration of thanksgiving in exchange of a good life. Panaad Festival,...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Apr 2, 2011, 5:25 am
(Sorry for the late post of the Kadalag-an Festival videos…) Videos from the 13th Kadalag-an Festival held last March 21 at Victorias City, Negros Occidental. More videos to be added here I’m just having a hard time uploading due to slow internet connection. Sorry!
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Mar 27, 2011, 1:35 am
Cebu Pacific Air brings back the trademark Piso (P1) Go Lite seat sale to all its domestic destinations. The seat sale is on sale on March 28,2011 or until seats last and valid for travel from June 1 to December 15,2011. More than 100,000 seats are available at www.cebupacificair.com. Hurry and gra...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Mar 23, 2011, 1:35 pm
I’ve been to Victorias City for an nth times already, for I have friends and relatives who live there., as well as, it’s just along the way going to my parents house. But last Monday, March 21, was my first time to join the city in celebrating the Kadalag-an Festival. Kadalag-an Festival is hel...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Mar 23, 2011, 1:57 am
More photos from the recently concluded 15th Sinigayan Festival in Sagay City.
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Mar 21, 2011, 11:58 am
Last Saturday, March 19, I went to Sagay City with Eyya to witness the 15th Sinigayan Festival. The name was derived from a hard semi-spherical shell called “Sigay” which is abundant on the shores of Sagay. Well, it was not my first time to celebrate the festivity with the Sagaynon as I was al...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Mar 13, 2011, 10:04 am
Be prepared to get wet this summer at Pataan falls. Located at Sitio Pata-an, Brgy.Mailum in Bago City, Negros Occidental. ***Blog post to follow…
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 27, 2011, 11:09 am
This post is a bit late but I just really want to share some of the photos I took in the recently concluded Babaylan Festival of Bago City in Negros Occidental. It was a fun-filled day and I learned a lot about their City and the festival. I was a little annoyed with myself that day ‘coz I forgot ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 26, 2011, 8:41 pm
Last weekend, I went to Bago City, Negros Occidental with my blogger friend, James, to witness the Babaylan Festival for the first time.  Thanks to the Tourism Officer, Ms. Rosseni for inviting us and showing us around. Anyway, here’s the complete list of Babaylan Festival 2011 Winners: Cham...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 21, 2011, 10:33 pm
Cebu Pacific Air offers MINDAnow on Sale for as low as P999 ‘Go Lite’ seat sale from now until February 24,2011 or until seats last. This seat sale is valid for travel from May 1 to June 30,2011. For more details and bookings please visit www.cebupacificair.com But before you go out and discov...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 19, 2011, 2:05 pm
I’ve never had a chance to really watch the Azkals games before against Vietnam that was when they won against the defending champion, and one of the toughest team in the AFC league, but later on they lost to Indonesia. And so when I heard that they’re going to play here in the Philippines that...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 13, 2011, 12:03 pm
Ever heard of a fish spa? I guess most would probably say “What’s that?” as this is so novel to most Filipinos. Yes, it is an unusual way for having a spa. Last month during the Dinagyang Festival I had a chance to try the Tibiao Fish Spa at SM City in Iloilo and I could say that it was one of...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Feb 3, 2011, 2:04 pm
Happy year of the Rabbit!!! Kiong Hee Huat Tsai everyone! Yesterday, Bacolod City celebrated Chinese New Year with a bang as it was the opening of the 6th Bacolaodiat Festival. And every year it gets more and more exciting as more activities are added to give more color to the festival. Bacolaodia...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 31, 2011, 3:47 am
Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz won the 1st runner-up for this year Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Ati-ati competition held last Sunday, January 23,2011. The group is compose of 62 warriors, 30 girl dancers, 30 star dancers, 50 drummers and backed up by 55 staff members. Click here for good video Tribu Pagh...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 28, 2011, 2:43 am
Here’s the video and Photos of the 2011 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Ati-ati competition Champion, Tribu Pan-ay. The group Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School is composed of 49 warriors, 10 lead dancers, 40 drummers and 49 props men. Tribu Pan-ay is this years’ Dinagyang Champion ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 26, 2011, 2:38 am
The group Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School won the coveted title as the Grand Champion in the Ati-Ati competition for this years’ Dinagyang Festival  held in Iloilo City last Sunday, January 23,2011. The tribe also won Best in Choreography and  Best in Performance. Tribu Pa...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 17, 2011, 7:52 am
Yesterday, I went to Kabankalan City with my nieces for the Sinulog Festival 2011. I was supposed to celebrate Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, unfortunately I got sick after the holiday season and I wasn’t up for it as I need to rest. Instead, I decided to go to Kabankalan. Sinulog festival is a c...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 8, 2011, 11:01 am
Here’s the list of declared 2011 Regular Holidays, Special Non-Working Holidays and Special Holidays so you can plan your travels ahead. Regular Holidays January 1 – New Year’s Day April 9 – Day of Valour (Araw ng Kagitingan) April 21 – Maundy Thursday April 22 – Good Friday May 1 �...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Jan 8, 2011, 5:04 am
The rates of hotels here in Iloilo city have now started to jock up because of the forthcoming Dinagyang Festival 2011 highlights. Department of Tourism Regional Dir. Edwin Trompeta said that the hotel rates have gone up because of the many reservations that they have already gotten from tourists w...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 23, 2010, 1:41 pm
The season of the Dinagyang Festival, the country’s best tourism event, officially kicked off Monday highlighted with the ‘Pamukaw’ spearheaded by the Association of Tribes in Iloilo (ATI). Rep. Jerry P. Treñas of this city’s lone district who graced the ‘Pamukaw’ likewise made the fir...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 20, 2010, 6:41 am
After breakfast we decided to ditch Botwan Falls and Rafflesia as we don’t have enough time to trek there for we need to be back in Iloilo City before 5:30PM to catch the last trip going to Bacolod. So, instead we decided to trek to Igcabugao Cave and Magcai falls. It was a perfect morning for tr...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 19, 2010, 12:58 am
Cultural and religious festivals honoring Sr. Sto Niño are the biggest come-on for foreign tourists whose number is on the rise in Western Visayas every January, a report from the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) here said. Among the provinces of Western Visayas, the provinces of Akl...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 18, 2010, 8:33 am
One of the places I frequented since I was back in Bacolod City is the Frankie’s Crepes & Pancake House at the MetroDome Araneta. Continue reading Frankie’s Pancake House
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 15, 2010, 1:16 pm
“Biyahe Ta Mindanao” (Let’s Travel Mindanao), a brainchild of the Mindanao Tourism Council (MinTC) and Davao Council of Travel and Tours and Allied Agencies (DCTTAA), heightened its promotion with government tourism officers, tour operators and travel agencies and some members of the media by ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Dec 10, 2010, 5:17 am
After a hectic weekend and a restless night tossing and turning, it’s time to move on as the alarm went off at 4AM telling us to prepare for the day’s adventure in discovering Igbaras, Iloilo. I glared killingly at my mobile phone for my mind and body was so tired and all it want is to rest for...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Nov 24, 2010, 11:38 am
It was a boring afternoon so I asked Chelle if she wants to go food tripping and of course she said yes right away. Well, since I’m craving for pasta while she’s craving for some cakes we’ve decided to go to Bascon Cafe at Lacson St. Bacolod. Continue reading  Bascon Cafe
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Nov 22, 2010, 11:03 am
I was lucky enough to be one of the participants in the Shoot & Run 2010: A Photo Challenge by Canon dHub as they turned one year. The photo challenge was held last Saturday, November 20 at SM City Bacolod and it was open to all professional and amateur photographers. We were asked to register befo...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Nov 8, 2010, 10:59 am
Last November 5, I was able to witness for the first time one of the most colorful festival in the Philippines, the Pintaflores Festival in San Carlos City with my friends Portia, Melay and Ruel. Pintaflores or the Dances of Flowers came from the words “Pintados” – body paint or tattoo and “...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Oct 31, 2010, 7:06 am
The Country’s Best Tourism Event, the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is just around the corner and preparations are already starting for a bigger festival next year. So, if you want to join the Dinagyang Festival merry-making next year here’ is the list of 2011 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Schedule of ...
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AudreyRose M. posted an article on Lagawan - Oct 31, 2010, 2:27 am
The low fare leader Cebu Pacific Air slashes 50% off on their lowest year-round fares to all International and Domestic destinations, in a seat sale starting today until November 2,2010 or until seats last.  This is valid for travel from  January 1 to March 31,2011. More than 300,000 promo seats ...
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