BYAHILO’s Newest Discovery in Bacolod: Pietro Kaffee
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Saturday afternoon, after out out-of-town walking tour, my friends and I decided to scrap the trip to Panaad Park and Stadium for the annual Panaad Festival 2008 due to heavy rains. As a plan B, we all went to Robinson’s Place Bacolod to check out what’s new and what’s hot here. We are already at [...]
Read More..>>Byahilo Feasting on Bacolod’s Calea Cakes
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Food trip, Road Trip | 8 Comments
Several times, I keep on rambling to some friends that Bacolod, unlike Vigan Iloilo or Baguio, is not rich in touristy sights. We only have the Cathedral, the Plaza, the Capitol and some few others. All the rest it’s outside of the city already. But one thing why people continue to come in droves [...]
Read More..>>Silay City: Old But still Glorious
Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip, Walks | 1 Comment
When the proposed itinerary for my Bacolod-Guimaras trip was still in the drawing board, I made sure that the trip to Silay should not be missed. Although this is not my first time to be in this old but still glorious city, this is my first time to be here with some friends.
Read More..>>Byahilo’s Weekend Escapade in Bacolod and Guimaras
Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Events, Festivals, Food trip, Fun Time, Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 2 Comments
I just came back from my Bacolod and Guimaras Adventure. Since the day I bought my ticket, I was all giddy and excited for this trip. My partner in crime, BoohBooh is also looking forward to this trip too!
Read More..>>Feasting on Dong Bei’s goodies in Binondo
Posted on April 26, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Who says that one need to scratch his pocket so deep just to enjoy a feast fit for a king? Since I started this I blog, I have been raving about Dong Bei in Nueva Street, adjacent to Ongpin in Binondo Manila. here, here,.
Read More..>>Manila Chinese Garden in Luneta Rizal Park
Posted on April 25, 2008 - Filed Under Walks | 1 Comment
I first blogged about this botanical garden three years ago. During that time, the Manila Chinese Garden was still in a better state. Well-maintained shrubs, clearer waters and cooler breeze.
Read More..>>Imelda Marcos’ fiesta to be revived in Tacloban City
Posted on April 25, 2008 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | Leave a Comment
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — A cultural festival that was created by former first lady Imelda Marcos is set to be revived by his nephew, Mayor Alfred Romualdez, and make it one of the highlights of this year’s city fiesta.
City tourism officer Jake Ligan revealed that the “Sangyaw Festival” would be revived in June and would [...]
Revisiting Manila’s Kilometer Zero in Luneta Rizal Park
Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
When was the last time you sat foot on the Philippines’ Kilometer Zero? The Rizal Park or Luneta (Bagumbayan during the earlier days) is the Luzon’s reference when measuring distances. Aside from being the starting point of measuring distances, Luneta is more known for another thing:
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