BYAHILO’s Newest Discovery in Bacolod: Pietro Kaffee

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 the counter when we my friend Edsil suggested that we should just go to the SM Bacolod instead.

Byahilo Feasting on Bacolod’s Calea Cakes

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 to Bacolod is because of its food. Bacolod City in Negros Occidental may not have a large number of places to visit, but has more than enough kainan, foodshops and retaurants to satisfy all your cravings.

Silay City: Old But still Glorious

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.

Byahilo’s Weekend Escapade in Bacolod and Guimaras

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!

Feasting on Dong Bei’s goodies in Binondo

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,.

Manila Chinese Garden in Luneta Rizal Park

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.

Imelda Marcos’ fiesta to be revived in Tacloban City

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 hopefully bring tourists into the city.

Revisiting Manila’s Kilometer Zero in Luneta Rizal Park

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: