Sidlakang Negros Park in Dumaguete City

Posted on March 3, 2010 - Filed Under Arts, shopping | 1 Comment

My hometown, Bacolod City Negros Occidental has Panaad sa Negros Park which is the home of the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival. On the other side of the island, is the Sidlakang Negros Park located in Dumaguete City Philippines, which is also the home of annual province-wide fiesta Buglasan Festival.

San Fernando Pampanga: The Christmas Capital of the Philippines

Posted on December 23, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, Landmarks, Traditions | 1 Comment

Christmas is just around the corner. Only two dys to go and the whole world will be celebrating the happiest day in the calendar.
But here in the Philippines, the City of San Fernando Pampanga takes Christmas celebration seriously. Christmas is part of the lives of every Fernandinos.

Vigan Pagburnayan for the third time around

Posted on December 14, 2009 - Filed Under Arts | 1 Comment

Last month, I got the opportunity to visit Vigan again. It was my third tmie to visit the UNESCO World Heritage city, but as always, I never get bored to go back here. Visiting Pagburnayan was one of our itinerary during the trip.

Taal Batangas Foods and Crafts

Posted on December 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, Byahilo Recommends, Food trip, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

When we toured Tall Batangas last October, we got the chance to experience the foods and crafts Batangas, is known for.

Majica Masskara unveiled last night!

Posted on October 15, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, Events, Festivals | 1 Comment

If I am not mistaken, Majica Masskara has been in the Masskara Festival schedule of activities for many years now.But most of the time the event is held inside a gallery. And because it is inside an rt gallery, only few people would get inside.

CineManila 2009 International Filmfest launched!

Posted on August 5, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, Events | Leave a Comment

The Cinemanila International Film Festival 2009 ushers in its 11th year at its new home at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Presented by the City of Taguig and the Cinemanila International Film Festival Foundation, this year’s edition once again boasts of an impressive line-up of 100 international and local films – from the [...]

The life and Art of Carlos Botong Francisco

Posted on July 11, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, People | 2 Comments

Last Thursday, I was able to join a media tour to the house where National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco once lived.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco was one of the greatest Filipino visual artists and muralists, best known for his vibrant, sprawling murals specially commissioned by the Malacañang Palace, Manila City Hall, Philippine General Hospital and Fort [...]

Chapel of the Angry Christ in Victorias City

Posted on February 13, 2009 - Filed Under Arts, Churches, Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 6 Comments

When one mentions the name Victorias City, there are only two things that comes into my mind: the Asia’s largest Sugar Refinery (Victorias Milling Company) and the Chapel of the Angry Christ.