negros occidental - the economic and political situation

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BriefHistory

egrosIslandwasoriginallycalledBuglas,anoldnativewordthatisthoughttomeancutoff.ItisbelievedthatNegroswasoncepartofagreatermassoflandbutwascutoffeitherbywhatgeologistscallacontinentaldriftorby the risingwaters during the socalled glacial age.Among itsearliest inhabitantswere darkskinned natives belonging to theNegrito ethnic group with their unique culture. Thus, theSpaniardscalledthe landNegrosaftertheblacknativeswhomtheysawwhentheyfirstcametotheislandinApril1565.Twoofthe earliest native settlements were Binalbagan and Ilog thatlater became towns in 1573 and 1584, respectively. Othersettlements were Hinigaran, Bago, Marayo (now Pontevedra),Mamalan (nowHimamaylan) andCandaguit (now a sitio in SanEnrique).After appointing encomenderos in the island, Miguel Lopez deLegazpiplacedNegrosunder the jurisdictionof theGovernorofOtoninPanay.In1734,however,theislandbecameamilitarydistrictandIlogwasmadeitsfirstcapital.TheseatofgovernmentwaslatertransferredtoHimamaylanandthereafterBacolodbecamethecapitalin1849.Theislandremainedamilitarydistrictuptoaboutthemiddleofthe19thcentury.Thenin1865,NegrosOccidentalwas raised to the category of a politicomilitary province.During this time, severalmoretownswereestablishedlikeSanCarlosandCalatrava.Religiousorders evangelized theprovinceby turns: theAugustinians,Recollects, Jesuits,Dominicans,

Seculars and again, the Recollects returning in the1800s.Thelatterhalfofthe19thcenturywasaperiodofrapideconomicexpansionforNegrosOccidentalasevidencedbythegrowthofpopulationresultingfromtheinfluxofimmigrants coming from neighboring provinces likeIloilo,Antique,CapizandCebu.Theysettled indistrictssparsely inhabited in thepast and this resulted in theestablishments of new towns: Saravia (now E.B.

Magalona),ValladolidandEscalantein1860.TheSanSebastianCathedral

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Themajor boom to the province at this timewas thewidespread cultivation of sugarcane and theopeningofportslikethoseinIloiloandCebutoforeigncommerce.In1856,NegrosOccidentalproducedonly 4,000 piculs of sugar. Thisincreased to 100,000 piculs in1864 and 2,000,000 in 1893. Thecultivation of sugarcane thenbecame widespread and soonafterNegrosOccidental ledotherprovinces in the production ofsugar. Modern machines werealso introduced at this time andby 1864, seven machinesoperated by steam were used inthe towns of Bacolod, Minuluan(nowTalisay)andBago.

MonumentofGen.AnicetoLacson

Duringthe lastdecadeofthe19thcentury, several importanteventsoccurred inthehistoryofNegrosOccidental.Onewas themakingof Negros Occidental as a separate province from Negros Oriental in 1890. The other was whenNegrenserevolutionarytroopsledbyGeneralsAnicetoLacsonandJuanAranetajoinedthenationwideKatipunanMovementandovercametheSpanishgarrison intheprovinceonNovember5,1898whentheFilipinos rose inarmsagainst the Spanish rule.The revoltendedmore than300yearsof foreigndomination.ThisresultedintheestablishmentoftheshortlivedCantonalGovernmentoftheRepublicof Negros which reunited the two provinces until the Americans arrived in May 1899. A civilgovernmentwasestablishedinNegrosOccidentalonApril20,1901.During the succeeding decades between 1901 and the 1930s, Negros Occidental was under theAmerican occupation aswith the rest of the country.Nonetheless, the economic growth continuedespecially with Philippine sugar having a part of the US market despite some accompanying socioeconomicproblemsduringthisperiod.WhentheJapanese landed intheprovinceonMayand insteadorganized a free government and guerillamovementunderGov.AlfredoMontelibano, Sr. inNegrosIsland.TheyhelpedbringaboutthesurrenderoftheJapaneseforcesinNegrosin1945.ThehistoryoftheprovinceforthepostWorldWarIIperiodhasyettobeformallywritten.Sufficeittobrieflynoteherethatthiswasmainlyaperiodofrehabilitationfromthedestructionofwar.Withthesugar industry, the major pillar of the provinces economy, as well as other areas being revived,consequentsocioeconomicgrowthintheprovincefollowed.


INTRODUCTIONBacolod is the gateway to the province ofNegrosOccidental,often referred to as theland of genteel people and large sugarplantations.Authentic1912steam locomotivesandwellpreserved ancestral homes serve asreminders of the sugar barons and richSpanishfamiliesinthepast.NegrosOccidentalswealthhasalwaysbeeninitsland,itscharminitspeople,itsprideinitscuisine. IronDinosaursofCentralAzucareradeLaCarlota,Inc.

The land iswherethewealthoftheprovinceoriginatedandcontinuestoemulate.Theonce lucrativesugar industryhasstartedtogiveway tootherprofitable industries likeprawnculture,cutflowerandhandicraft for export. Negros Occidental is blessed with one beautiful natural scenery, exploredwaterfallsandmountains,whitesandbeachesandcrystalsprings.Its people with their endearing lilting accent areknown for their easygoing, old world charm andgracious hospitality. They have natural knack forentertaining which is best experienced duringMassKara, a mardi gras festival in October whenthere is merrymaking in the streets and parties atprivatehomesinitscapital,Bacolod.Thepeoplearealso famous for theirunrivalledgood tastewhich isevident in the exquisite arts and crafts that theyproducedforthelocalandexportmarkets. DurianfruitNegrosOccidentalscuisineislegendary.Itsmouthwateringdishesrankamongthebestthattheislandshave to offer. It is particularly popular for sugarbased food items and delicacies. From upscalerestaurantstowaysideeateries,onecansampletheheavenlyconcoctionsthislandisfamousfor.Abeautifulland,charmingpeopleanddelectablecuisinetheseelementsmakeforadestinationthatisbestwhenexperienced.BacolodandNegrosOccidentalpromisestobeadestination likenootherabreathoffreshair,awayfromaharriedpaceofcitylife.



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GEOGRAPHYANDTOPOGRAPHYBacolod, the capitalcity, lies in thenorthwestern part ofNegros Occidentalprovince. It is set inasprawling 16,000hectare coastal plainsurrounded bysugarcaneplantations, prawnfarms and rice fields.Bacolod is boundedby the City of Talisayon the north, Mt.Maraparaontheeast,GuimarasstraitonthewestandBagoCityonthesouth.Negros Occidental is located in the western side of Negros Island, the fourth largest island in thePhilippineswithatotallandareaof972,607hectaresor9,726.06sq.kms.Theprovinceisapproximately375kilometers longfromnorthtosouth.It isboundedbytheVisayanSea inthenorth,PanayGulfonthewest,TaonStraitandNegrosOrientalprovinceontheeastandSuluSeaonthesouth.

Negros is basically volcanic, making its soilideal for agriculture. Eighty percent of allarablelandiscultivated.MountKanlaon isoneofthemountainrangesfoundintheheartofNegrosIsland.Oneofthecountrys13mostactivevolcanoes,Kanlaonisthe highest peak in central Philippines at anelevationof2,465metersabovesea level,themostdominantandattractivefeatureofwhichisitsactivesummitcrater.It has a land area of 24,577.6 hectares,withrainforest and verdant vegetation sliced fromthe cities of Bago, La Carlota, San Carlos and

Canlaon(inNegrosOriental)andthetownsofMurciaandLaCastellana.

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Thetrekthroughridgesanddeepgorgesfor14.5kilometersshowsapanoramaoflowlandsandcarvedmountains. An 8.5kilometer ascent along sights of refreshing waterfalls and treacherous trails bestcapturethemoodsofthisunpredictablevolcano.Rare endemic species such asthe BleedingHeart Pigeon andthe Negros Fruit Dove areprotected in this park, whichmakes bird watching a primeattraction. Other birds includewood peckers, bulbuls,babblers, warblers andflycatchers. The GuintubdanNatureCamp in LaCarlotaCityis one of the best takeoffpoints in climbing MountKanlaon.

BarbetbirdCLIMATEBacolods climate is generallypleasant with a dry season fromDecember to May and rainyseason from June to November.ThewarmestmonthsareAprilandMay and the coolest areDecember, January and February.The average temperature is 80degreesF/26degreesC.

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POPULATION

NegrosOccidentalhasapopulationof2.3millionasofAugust1,2007atanaveragegrowthrateof1.44percent.Source:NationalStatisticsOffice


BUSINESSANDINDUSTRY

VictoriasMillingCompany,VictoriasCity

Negros Occidentalis the Philippinesmajor sugarproducer. Itsprincipal sugargrowing region islocatedinthenorthand west of theisland, stretchingfrom northwestalong the coastsofthe Visayan Seaand GuimarasStrait,which isoneof the countrysprincipal lowlandareas. Sugarrefining has manybyproductssuchasacetylene,fertilizers

and rum.Fishing is themajor industrybased inCadizCity.Therearealsoanumberof fishpondsandprawnfarminghasbecomeamajorindustry.

Bacolod City is the center ofcommerce and finance inNegros.It iswhereyoufindoilcompanies,factories, bottling plants, alliedindustrial businesses, steelfabrication, power generation,agribusiness, prawn culture andother aqua culture ventures.Beerbreweries have been establishedrecently.

Fishing Industry


PEOPLE,CULTUREANDARTSPEOPLE,CULTUREANDARTSSugar iscentraltotheevolutionof the Negrense culture. Theaffluence and the prosperitythatthe industrybroughttotheprovince nourished a charming,genteel, sometimes lavish spiritthat sets the Negrense apartfrom his Ilonggo kinsman.Negrenses are regarded asaffectionate, generous, funloving people who enjoy thefiner things in life. As a laborforce, however, Negrenses arehighly motivated, educated,skilled, trainable andentrepreneurialindividuals.

Sugar iscentraltotheevolutionof the Negrense culture. Theaffluence and the prosperitythatthe industrybroughttotheprovince nourished a charming,genteel, sometimes lavish spiritthat sets the Negrense apartfrom his Ilonggo kinsman.Negrenses are regarded asaffectionate, generous, funloving people who enjoy thefiner things in life. As a laborforce, however, Negrenses arehighly motivated, educated,skilled, trainable andentrepreneurialindividuals. The Ruins of Don Mariano Lacson Ancestral House, Talisay City Negrensescelebrateinstyle.Negroscuisinedevelopedfromthiseagernessforfestivity,thoughmuchofthisremarkablecuisine isguarded jealously in familykitchens.Aside fromdishescookedwithSpanishinfluences,probablythemostfamousdishNegrosOccidentalandBacolod isrememberedfor is Inasal(barbecuedmarinatedchicken).Negrospastriesandconfectioneryareequallyrenowned,withguapplepie, piyaya, barquillos, pinasugbo, pastel de manga, panyopanyo, butongbutong and dulce gatasrankedamongthefavorites.Negros isalsopresentlygivingDavaoandtheBicolRegionarunfortheirpastillesdedurianandpilinuts,respectively.

Negrensescelebrateinstyle.Negroscuisinedevelopedfromthiseagernessforfestivity,thoughmuchofthisremarkablecuisine isguarded jealously in familykitchens.Aside fromdishescookedwithSpanishinfluences,probablythemostfamousdishNegrosOccidentalandBacolod isrememberedfor is Inasal(barbecuedmarinatedchicken).Negrospastriesandconfectioneryareequallyrenowned,withguapplepie, piyaya, barquillos, pinasugbo, pastel de manga, panyopanyo, butongbutong and dulce gatasrankedamongthefavorites.Negros isalsopresentlygivingDavaoandtheBicolRegionarunfortheirpastillesdedurianandpilinuts,respectively.

Negrensesarenotedfortheirartisticabilitiesaswellas for their love for sports.ManyNegrense artistsdesigners/architects, cartoonists/visual artists, havegainednationaland internationaldistinction intheirfields.Theprovince isalsonoted for itsworldclassathletes in track and field, swimming, football,softball,golfandboxing,amongothers.Even in thefieldofcockfighting, it isknownas thehomeof thebesthandlersandgamefowlbreeders.

Negrensesarenotedfortheirartisticabilitiesaswellas for their love for sports.ManyNegrense artistsdesigners/architects, cartoonists/visual artists, havegainednationaland internationaldistinction intheirfields.Theprovince isalsonoted for itsworldclassathletes in track and field, swimming, football,softball,golfandboxing,amongothers.Even in thefieldofcockfighting, it isknownas thehomeof thebesthandlersandgamefowlbreeders.

ChickenInasalThe Negrenses joie de vivre is manifested in thevarious festivals all over the province, foremostamong which are the famous Masskara Festival of

Bacolod,PasalamatFestivalofLaCarlotaCity,BailesdeLucesofLaCastellana,andPintafloresFestivalofSanCarlosCity.Theseandother interesting local festivalsare featuredduring thePanaad saNegrosFestivalstagedeveryAprilatthe25hectaretreelinedPanaadStadium inBacolodCity.Dubbedasthe

The Negrenses joie de vivre is manifested in thevarious festivals all over the province, foremostamong which are the famous Masskara Festival of

Bacolod,PasalamatFestivalofLaCarlotaCity,BailesdeLucesofLaCastellana,andPintafloresFestivalofSanCarlosCity.Theseandother interesting local festivalsare featuredduring thePanaad saNegrosFestivalstagedeveryAprilatthe25hectaretreelinedPanaadStadium inBacolodCity.Dubbedasthe


Festival ofFestivals, Panaadbrings toget her the13 cities and 19towns in ashowcase ofhistory, arts andculture, tourism,trade, commerceandindustry,beautyandtalentaswellasgamesandsports.ThePanaadPark,withthemeboothsofthecitiesandtowns,istoNegrosOccidentalwhatNayongPilipinoistothePhilippines.NegrosOccidental isrich instructuresandbuildingsthatareremnantsofaonceaffluent lifestyle.ThePalacio Episcopal (1930), San Sebastian Cathedral (1876)and the Capitol Building (1931), are popular Bacolodlandmarks. Silay City has fine examples of sugar baronspalatialhomes,twoofwhichhavebeenconvertedintotheBalayNegrense and theBernardo JalandoniMuseums. Inother towns, steam locomotives that used to cartsugarcanefromthefieldstorefineriesattractsteamengineenthusiasts from all over the world. There are alsoimpressive churches all over the province, both builtrecentlyandduringtheSpanishera.

ManandBeastsculptureattheCapitolLagoonandPark.

GETTINGTHERENegros Occidental can be reached through its capital, thehighlyurbanizedCityofBacolod,which is55minutes fromManilaand30minutesfromCebubyair.Bysea, it isan18hourcruisefromManilaandonehouraboardseacraftsfromIloilo. By landandsea travel, it is seven hours from Cebu.FromDumagueteCity inNegrosOriental,Bacolod is5hoursawayviaMabinayinthesouth,andviaSanCarlosCityinthenorth:6hoursviathecoastalroadand5hoursviatheTranslinkhighwayinDonSalvadorBenedicto.GETTINGAROUNDBigandmediumsizedbuses,bothairconandnonaircon,ply thenorthernand southernpartsof theprovince,withterminalsinBacolod.Carrentalservicesareavailablefortraveltoanypointoftheisland.Airconditioned, metered taxis are numerous in Bacolod, but the jeepney is still the most commonmeansoftransportamongthetownsandcities.


POLITICALSUBDIVISIONNegros Occidental is composed of 13 cities and 19 municipalities, including Bacolod City, a highlyurbanizedcityandthecapitaloftheprovince.

Cities Land Area (Hectares) Income Classification No. of Barangays Distance from Bacolod (Kilometers

1. Bacolod City 15,610.00 Highly Urbanized City 61 - 2. Bago City 40,210.00 2nd Class 24 21.5 3. Cadiz City 51,650.00 2nd Class 22 65.2 4. Escalante City 12,500.00 5th Class 21 95.2 new Poblacion 102.1 old Poblacion 5. Himamaylan City 38,420.00 4th Class 19 82.9 6. Kabankalan City 72,640.00 1st Class 32 92.6 7. La Carlota City 13,732.00 4th Class 14 45.9 via San Enrique 43.2 via Maao, Bago 8. Sagay City 38,960.00 2nd Class 24 82.9 9. San Carlos City 38,400.00 2nd Class 18 144.3 10. Silay City 21,480.00 3rd Class 16 14.4 11. Sipalay City 43,270.00 4th Class 17 178.4 12. Talisay City 17,340.00 3rd Class 27 7.3 13. Victorias City 13,390.00 3rdClass 26 34.0

Municipalities Land Area (Hectares) Income Classification No. of Barangays Distance from Bacolod (Kilometers)

1. Binalbagan 18,540.00 2nd Class 16 72.7 2. Calatrava 43,960.00 1st Class 40 129.9 3. Candoni 19,170.00 4th Class 9 137.7 4. Cauayan 51,990.00 1st Class 25 119.9 5. EB Magalona 11,332.00 2nd Class 23 23.9 6. Hinigaran 16,080.00 1st Class 24 54 7. Hinobaan 42,410.00 2nd Class 24 199.4 8. Ilog 28,170.00 3rd Class 13 103.7 9. Isabela 17,740.00 3rd Class 15 78.2 10. La Castellana 21,651.00 2nd Class 30 67.3 via San Enrique 11. Manapla 11,290.00 3rd Class 13 44.7 12. Moises Padilla 14,370.00 3rd Class 12 85.6 13. Murcia 28,455.00 1st Class 15 16.5 14. Pontevedra 11,250.00 3rd Class 23 48.5 15. Pulupandan 2,300.00 4th Class 20 31.1 16.Don Salvador Benedicto 17,056.00 4th Class 7 42.0 17. San Enrique 2,100.00 5th Class 10 37.3 18. Toboso 12,340.00 3rd Class 9 114.5 19. Valladolid 4,801.00 4th Class 16 31.3 Negros Occidental 792,607.00 1st Class Province 661 --



ACCESSIBILITY(Rates are subject to change without prior notice) BYAIR

DIRECTIONSINGOINGTOBACOLODSILAYAIRPORT,SILAYCITY

Passengers from theNorth going to the airport inSilaymayusethefollowingroads:FromRizalStreet,turnrighttoJoseC.LocsinStreet(formerly known as McKinley St.); turn left toLanzonesStreet;turnrighttoairportroad.Passengers from theSouthgoing to theaiportmayusethefollowingroads:FromRizal Street, turn left to Jose Ledesma Street(formerlyknownasMckinleySt.);godirectly totheairportPHILIPPINEAIRLINESAranetaSt.BacolodCityTel.Nos.:(034)4341595/4333045/4347870BacolodSilayAirportOfficeTel.Nos.(034)4352011loc.4114

BACOLODTOMANILAFlight Departure Arrival FrequencyPR132 07:15AM 08:30AM DailyPR134 11:15AM 12:30PM DailyPR158 04:20PM 05:35PM Dailyexcept

SundayPR136 06:35PM 07:50PM Daily

MANILATOBACOLOD

Flight Departure Arrival FrequencyPR131 05:15AM 06:35AM DailyPR133 09:15AM 10:35AM DailyPR157 02:20PM 03:40PM Dailyexcept

SundayPR135 04:35PM 05:55PM Daily

CEBUPACIFICBacolodSilayAirportTicketOfficeTel.No.:(034)4352156/4352148loc.4118DowntownOfficeVictorinaArcade,RizalSt.BacolodCityTel.No:(034)4342052FaxNo:(034)4342053

BACOLODTOMANILAFlight Departure Arrival Frequency5J474 06:40AM 07:50AM Daily5J476 10:30AM 11:40AM Daily5J478 04:20PM 05:30PM Daily5J480 06:55PM 08:05PM Daily

MANILATOBACOLODFlight Departure Arrival Frequency5J473 04:55AM 06:05AM Daily5J475 08:50AM 10:00AM Daily5J477 02:40PM 03:50PM Daily5J479 05:15PM 06:25PM Daily

BACOLODTOCEBU

Flight Departure Arrival Frequency5J125 09:20AM 10:00AM Daily5J147 08:20PM 09:00PM Daily

CEBUTOBACOLOD

Flight Departure Arrival Frequency5J126 08:30AM 09:10AM Daily5J148 07:20PM 08:00AM Daily

AIRPHILIPPINES(PALExpress)OldBacolodAirportSingcang,BacolodCityTel.No:(034)4339210to12BacolodSilayAirportTel.Nos.(034)4352073/4352074loc.4109/4121DowntownOfficeVictoriaArcade,RizalSt.,BacolodCityTel.No:(034)4331825.Fax.No:(034)4339570

BACOLODTOCEBUFlight Departure Arrival FrequencyPR231 10:30AM 11:10AM DailyPR233 07:40PM 08:20PM Daily

CEBUTOBACOLOD

Flight Departure Arrival FrequencyPR230 09:20AM 10:00AM DailyPR232 06:30PM 07:10PM

BYSEASNRFastSeacrafts,IncWeesamExpressBredcoPort,ReclamationAreaBacolodCityTel.Nos:Bacolod(034)4339125/4339775 Iloilo(033)3373282/3351572

BacolodDeparture IloIloDeparture06:30AM 06:30AM08:00AM 08:00AM09:30AM 09:30AM11:00AM 11:00AM01:00PM 01:00PM02:30PM 02:30PM04:00PM 04:00PM05:00PM 05:00PM

FareRates

FirstClass EconomyRegular 380.00 300.00Students 330.00 260.00SeniorCitizen 310.00 245.00OCEANJETNewBulletFerry,Inc.Tel.No.:Bacolod(034)4335359Iloilo(033)3379914

BacolodDepartures

IloiloDepartures

06:15AM 06:15AM07:45AM 07:45AM09:15AM 09:15AM10:45AM 10:45AM12:45PM 12:45PM02:15PM 02:15PM03:45PM 03:45PM05:15PM 05:15PM

Fares: BusinessClass TouristClassRegular 375.00 275.00Student 341.00 241.00SeniorCitizen 329.00 229.00Minor(411yrs) 260.00 160.00WG&ASUPERFERRYBredcoPort2,BacolodCityTel.No:(034)4354965CustomerService:(02)5287000customerinteraction@SuperFerry.com.phwww.SuperFerry.com.ph

BACOLODTOMANIIAVessel Daparture Day Arrival DayOLM 09:45AM WED 10:00AM THU

SF1/19 01:15PM FRI 09:00AM SATOLM 09:45AM SAT 10:00AM SUNSF5 09:45AM SUN 07:00AM MON


MANILATOBACOLODVessel Departure Day Arrival DayOLM 07:45PM THU 04:00AM SATOLM 07:45PM SUN 08:00PM MONSF19 09:45PM TUE 05:30PM WED

FareRates(oneway)

w/outmeals w/mealsJetSetter 2,292.30 2,381.90Super 2,292.30 2,381.90Mega 2,424.13 2,513.73Tourist 2,567.94 2,657.54Business 2,687.78 2,777.38Jpn2 5,147.86 5,327.06Cabin 2,843.57 2,977.97Stateroom 6,214.43 6,483.23Suiteroom 7,149.18 7,417.98 NEGROSNAVIGATIONLuzuriagaSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4351417/(034)7081202Fax.No.:(034)7080461PassageHotline:(02)2435231www.negrosnavigation.com.ph

BACOLODTOMANILAVessel Departure Day Arrival DaySP 11:59AM WED 09:00AM THURSJW 02:30PM THUR 10:30AM FRISP 09:30AM SAT 06:30AM SUNSJW 02:30PM SUN 09:00AM

MANILATOBACOLODVessel Departure Day Arrival DaySJW 03:00PM MON 10:00PM TUESP 03:00PM THUR 05:00PM FRISJW 10:00PM SAT 11:00AM SUNSP 01:30PM SUN 10:30AM MON

FareRates(OneWay) w/outmeals w/mealsEconomy 2,257.92 2,347.52Tatami 2,401.28 2,490.88

Travelers 2,485.28 2,574.88Tourist 2,545.76 2,635.36Business 2,665.60 2,788.80SingleCabin 2,821.28 2,944.48CoubleCabin 6,050.24 6,296.64SingleSuite 3,540.32 3,663.52DoubleSuite 7,104.16 7,350.56AdditionalCharges: MnlBcdBcdMnlTerminalFee 22.40 16.80Evat 12% 12%

BACOLODTOOZAMISVessel Departure Day Arrival DaySP 11:30AM MON 09:00AM TUE

OZAMISTOBACOLODVessel Departure Day Arrival DaySP 01:00PM TUE 11:00AM WED

BACOLODTOCAGAYAN

Vessel Departure Day Arrival DaySJW 11:59AM TUE 05:00AM WED

CAGAYANTOBACOLOD

Vessel Departure Day Arrival DaySJW 04:00PM WED 11:30AM THUR

BACOLODTOILIGAN

Vessel Departure Day Arrival DaySP 11:30AM MON 05:00AM TUE

ILIGANTOBACOLODVessel Departure Day Arrival DaySPA 05:00PM TUE 11:00AM WED


ROLLONROLLOFFSHIPPINGLINESMILLENNIUMSHIPPINGCO.INC.M/VLakbayUnoBredcoPort,BacolodCityTelNo:(034)4339360Cell.No:09274691461ContactPerson:Bert

BacolodDeparture DumangasDeparture03:00AM 06:00AM09:30AM 12:00NN06:00PM 09:00PM

FareRatesRegular 90.00Student/PNP/AFP 70.00SeniorCitizen 70.00711yrsold 70.0046yrsold 40.00CargoFare:4wheelregular 900.004wheelextendedloaded 1,100.004wheelextendedempty 1,000.006wheelcanter/elfloaded 1,600.006wheelcanter/elfempty 1,400.006wheelfighter/forwardloaded 1,900.006wheelfighter/forwardempty 1,700.008wheel 2,000.0010wheel 2,200.0040ft.w/primemoverloaded 4,500.0040ft.w/primemoverempty 4,000.0040ftw/oprimemoverloaded 4,000.0040ft.w/oprimemoverempty 3,500.0020ft.w/primemoverloaded 3,500.0020ft.w/primemoverempty 3,000.0020ft.w/oprimemoverloaded 3,000.0020ft.w/oprimemoverempty 2,500.00MONTENEGROSHIPPINGLINES,INC.M/VMariaSophiaBacolodSatelliteOfficeBredco2,ReclamationArea,BacolodCityTel.Nos:(034)7081322

BacolodDeparture IloiloDeparture08:00AM 04:00AM04:00PM 12:00NN

FareRatesRegular 60.00Cargofare:10wheeler 2,500.008wheeler 2,200.006wheeler 3,050.006wheelerforward 2,800.006wheelerelf 2,593.004wheel 1,152.00JOMALIASHIPPINGCORP M/VMikaMari BredcoPort,BacolodCityTel.No.(034)4342542DumangasOffice09102812082(Mira)

BacolodDeparture

DumangasDeparture

Frequency

05:30AM 08:00AM Daily11:30AM 02:00PM Daily

Economy P90.00CargoFare:4wheel 900.00Bus 1,700.00Canter 1,500.00upto1,700 *freew/driver

VALLADOLIDTOCABALAGNAN(GUIMARAS)Departure Vessel Frequency9:00AM Pumpboats Daily(1trip)Departurescheduledependsonhightide/weather

PULUPANDANTOSUCLARAN(GUIMARAS)Departure Vessel Frequency9:00AM Pumpboats Daily(1trip)

Departurescheduledependsonhightide/weather

CADIZCITYTOBANTAYANISLAND(CEBU)Departure Vessel Frequency10:00AM M/VIsland Daily(1trip)

34hourstrip


BACOLODTOCEBU(VIASANCARLOSCITYTOLEDOCITY)

Departure Vessel Frequency5:00AM M/VDanilo Daily1:30PM MVDanilo Daily

BACOLODTOCEBU

(VIADANAOPORTTOTUBURAN)Departure Vessel Frequency11:30AM MVMelrivic Daily

BYLAND(Fareratesandschedulearesubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice)VALLACARTRANSIT,INC.OperatorofCeresLinerMansilinganBacolod,CityTel.No:(034)4460681to86Fax.No:(034)4460636NorthTerminal:(034)4334993SouthTerminal:(034)4332387Emailadd:[email protected]

BacolodtoCebuviaTabuelan

Departure Arrival Frequency 11:00PM 7:00AM Daily Aircon01:15PM 9:15PM Daily Deluxe06:15AM 02:15PM Daily Aircon07:40AM 03:40PM Daily Deluxe08:15AM 04:15PM Daily Aircon

BACOLODTOCEBUVIATOLEDO

Departure Arrival Frequency 07:15AM 03:00PM Daily Aircon10:00AM 06:00PM Daily Deluxe12:15PM 08:15PM Daily Aircon

CEBUTOBACOLODVIATABUELAN

Departure Arrival Frequency 04:30AM 12:30PM Daily Aircon04:45AM 12:45PM Daily Aircon05:20AM 01:20PM Daily Deluxe09:00PM 05:00AM Daily Aircon

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TOURISTATTRACTIONS(Historical&Cultural)

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THEPROVINCIALCAPITOLBUILDING,BacolodCityIt was built in 1927 using the NeoRoman architecturaldesign of American Daniel Burnham executed by FilipinoArchitect Juan Arellano. It served as headquarters of theJapanese ImperialArmyduringWorldWar II. In July2001,Gov. JosephG.Maraon initiated the rehabilitationof theCapitol.ItwasinauguratedonJune23,2004.ItispresentlytheseatoftheProvincialGovernmentofNegrosOccidental.

ANGPAGHIMUDOS,BacolodCityLocatedattheeastentranceoftheProvincialCapitolLagoonandPark,thesculpturedubbedAngPaghimudosorStruggleisamagnificentworkofartdonebynotedsculptor,EduardoCastrillo.

NEGROSMUSUEM,BacolodCityItisauniquehistoricalandhumanitiesmuseumwhichdoesnot collect antiquities but stories about Negros as theSugarBowlofthePhilippinesanddisplaysacollectionofminiaturedollsfromdifferentcountries. It isopenTuesdaytoSunday.

SANDIEGOPROCATHEDRAL,SilayCityThe Church of San Diego is one of the most beautifulmodernday churches in the country. It is the only ProCathedraloutsideofMetroManila.Thechurchhasadomethat resembles St.PetersBasilica inRome. Itwasbuilt in1920 and designed by Italian architect Lucio Bernasconi.When lighted, the large cross atop its dome serves as anavigationalguidetoshipsatnight.Behinditstillstandstheruins of the citys original church which has beentransformedbylocalresidentsintoagrotto.

HOFILEAANCESTRALHOUSE,SilayCityThefirsthouseinthecitytobeopenedtovisitors.ItistherepositoryoftheprivateartcollectionofRamonH.Hofilea.Theexhibitincludestheworkoftopartistsinthecountry,authenticperiodfurniture,booksandpaintings.HofileaconductsannualculturaltourofNegrosOccidental(ACTNO).Heholdstherecordforconductingthelongestrunningculturaltourintheworld.



THESANSEBASTIANCATHEDRAL,BacolodCityItislocatedindowntownBacolod.Itwasoriginallyasmallchapelwhichbecame a cathedral in1933. The structure,madeofcoralstonesfromGuimarasIslandwascompletedin1882 thru the initiativeofFr.MauricioFerrero. Besidethe cathedral is the Palacio Episcopal or Bishops Palaceconstructedin1830byFr.JulianGonzaga.

BACOLODPLAZABANSTAND,BacolodCityConstructed in 1927, it was built to complement thecultural activities of the early Bacoleos on weekends.Name of worldfamous composers like Mozart, Bach,BeethovenandWagnerareemblazonedatthetop,aproofoftheearlyNegrensesfamiliaritywithEuropeanculture.

FORTSANJUAN,BacolodCityThe fort was constructed in 1888 thru the initiative ofGobernadorcilloDonRamonPastorand servedas the jailfor prisoners during t e Spanish era. After the NegrosRevolution in 1898, 36 Spanish friars were orderedincarcerated.Todate,the

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fortservesastheProvincialJailalongGatuslaoStreet.

MURALOFBIRHENSGBARANGAY,Sta.ClaraChapel,

nd altar pieces are a collage of 30,000 Philippine

BacolodCity

Featuresa largemuralmosaicofBarangaySangBirhen,alocalversionoftheVirginMary madeof95,000piecesofpolished shells. Stations of the cross, the images of thesaints ashells. FOUNTAINOFJUSTICE,BacolodCityFrontingtheBacolodCityHall,theFountainofJusticewasthe site of the formal signing of the surrender of theSpanish forces ledbyCol. IsidroCastro to the local forcesofGen.AnicetoLacsononNovember7,1898.

SANNICOLASDETOLENTINOOFTALISAY,TalisayCitySeven kilometers from Bacolod City constructed in theearly part of 1900s where the remains of Fr. FernandouencaandGen.AnicetoLacsonarebeingkept.

C

VITO CHURCH was established during the religious

administration of Recollect Friars in the mid1850s.DevoteesflocktotheShrineofSanVicentedeFerrerinBrgy.VitoeveryFridayaspartoftheirreligiouspromise.

CHURCHOFST.MAGDALENE,HinigaranThe church using Romanesque architecture is one of theoldchurches in thecountry.Thewalls,about twometersthick are made of limestone blocks transported fromGuimarasprovince.Thechurch issaidtohaveabellmadeofsilverandgoldweighing480kilograms.

STA.ANAGROTTO,SanCarlosCityBuilt byAtty. Silverio Eusebio in late 1960s, it featuresthelifesizedreligiousstatuesdepictingthe14Stationsofthe Cross and the miraculous statue of Our Lady ofLourdes.

OURLADYOFPEACEANDGOODVOYAGE,LaCarlota

CityOurLadyofPeaceandGoodVoyageisacenturyoldchurchlocatedattheheartofthecity.Ithasthedistinctionofbeingoneof thevery fewchurchesofRomanesquearchitecturaldesign intheregion.RedSilaybricksandcoralstonesfromGuimaras Islandwereused lavishlyduring theconstructionin 1876 after King Carlos of Spain issued a Royal DecreecreatingLaCarlotaintoaparish.

OURLADYOFGUADALUPE,ValladolidItwasfounded in1851bytheRecollectMissionariesandreputedtobethebiggestintheprovince.Thesizeofthechurchandconvent isa livingproofthatValladolidstoodamong the islandsmostprogressivepueblosduring theSpanishera.

CHURCHOFST.JOSEPHTHEWORKER,VictoriasCityLocated at the heart of Victorias Milling Companycompound, it isnotedfor itsmuralofacraggyfacedChristin psychedelic colors and the only church in Negros thatdepicts Filipino liturgical arts. It was built by the OssoriofamilyattheendofWorldWarIIfortheirworkersandtheirdependents.


CHAPELOFCARTWHEELS,Manapla

TheChapelofCartwheelsismadeoffarmimplementssuchascartwheels,plows,mortarandpestle,margahasandandbrokenpiecesofglassofdifferentcolors. Itwaspatternedlikeasalakotand itcanbe found inside the farmownedbytheGastonfamily.

BERNARDINOYSABELJALANDONIMUSEUM,SilayCity

The BernardinoJalandoni House (Museum) was built in1908.ItisaperfectexampleoftheaffluentFilipinohouseofthe late19th toearly20th century.All itemsondisplayareauthenticperiodpieces.ItislocatedatRizalStreetwithTel.No.4955093.It isopenTuesdaytoSundayfrom10:00a.m.to6:00p.m.

RODRIGUEZANCESTRALHOUSE,LaCarlotaCityThisimposingtowerlikearchitecturewasconstructedearly1900s. It was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army in1941. It was probably designed to withstand the stormbecauseofitsverystrongstructure.Standinginthemidstofa sprawling plantation, the place can be seen from thehighway securedwithwroughtirongatesand shadedwithbig trees. Crystal glasses adorn the window enclosed bygrillswhilespiralpostssupportthecornersofdoors.

BALAYNITANJUAN,BagoCityItwasbuilttowardstheendofthe19thcentury,theBalaynaBato istheresidenceofGeneralJuanA.Araneta inthePoblacionofBago.Asastructurethatstoodwitnesstothestruggles of the people during the dark years of HispanicColonization and the events that took place prior to thathistoricNegrosRevolutionof1898, theBalaynaBatowasdeclaredbytheNationalHistoricalCommissionin1978asaNationalHistoricalLandmarkandwasallocatedappropriatefunding for its restoration. Today the Balay na Bato isbeingutilizedasamuseumandahome fortheantiquatedmaterials, tools, equipment and artifacts that were used,created or crafted during the lifetime of Tan Juan. It alsohousesotherworksofartoftheancienttimesdepictiveofthatmournfuleraofcolonization.


OLDBAGOBRIDGE,BagoCityIt is asteelspanof 650 feet long and40 feetabove thewater, traversing the wide river of Bago between thePoblacionand theBagoMaaocrossing.DuringWorldWarII, Bago Bridge was a very strategic structure linkingPulupandan (where theAmerican forces landed onMarch1945)andBacolod,whichwas21.5kilometersaway.Whenthe Americans landed marching to Bacolod, the Japaneseplanned to blow up the bridge to delay their arrival inBacolod.However, Theodore Vinther, anAmerican soldiersecuredthebridgebeforetheJapanesecouldblowitup.Inrecognition of his heroic act, a historical marker wasinstalled in commemoration of the Philippine liberationfromtheAmericans.

STJOHNTHEBAPTISTCATHOLICCHURCH,BagoCityIt isoneof the centuryold churches inNegrosOccidentalusing aMexican architecture.Built in 1891 at the time ofFatherJuanPineda, it is located infrontofBagoCityPublicPlaza.

EUSEBIO LOPEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDINGserved as the incarceration area of captured AmericanpilotsandsoldiersduringtheWorldWarII.ItwasalsotheheadquartersoftheFourthFlightDivision

WW II MEMORIAL WALL is a monument whofiguredprominently in the liberationofNegros from theJapaneseImperialForces.ThisMemorialWallthatservesasasidewalltotheCadizCityPublicPlaza,itisatributetowarveteranswho foughtagainst the invadersduring theWorldWar II.Anenormous listofheroes isemblazoned/embossedontothetenfeetwall.

BALAYNITANADICANG,TalisayCityTheBalayniTanaDicangechoesthelifestyleofacenturyago and preserves the charm & gentility that is aTalisaynon heritage. Itwas built by Efigenio and EnricaAlunanLizares in1880, theLizares familyoccupied it for117 years. It was vacated in 1997. The structure wasdesignedtowithstandearthquake.Thefirstfloor ismadeof stone,windowsmadeofCapiz shellsanddesigned tosuittropicalsetting.Ithas14roomsfor14children.


THERUINSOFDONMARIANOLACSONANCESTRALHOUSE,

TalisayCityTheRuinsofDonMarianoLacsonAncestralHouseinTalisayCitynowownedbyRaymundJavellanawasbuiltintheearly1900susingNeoRomanarchitecturaldesign.Situatedamidsugarcaneplantation,thestructuresurvivedtheblazingfirewhenitwasburnedbylocalguerillastopreventtheJapanesesoldiersfromoccupyingtheplace.Oversizedsteelbarsandsolidconcretemixtureofcement,sandandgravelwereusedduringitsconstruction.Whatremainsofthestructureneverfailstosurpriseforeignanddomestictouristscomingtothearea.

ANCESTRALHOUSEOFGEN.ANICETOLACSON,TalisayCity

TheHouseofGen.AnicetoLacson wasconstructed in theearly 1880 using FilipinoChinese design with colonialSpanish influence. National heroes like Emilio Aguinaldo,AndresBonifacio,JacintoLuna,leaderslikeManuelQuezon,Sergio Osmena, Claro M. Recto visited this place. Gen.LacsonbecamethefirstandonlypresidentoftheCantonalRepublic of Negros in 1889 and this house became theMalacaanPalaceoftheshortlivedrepublic.

SPANISHKOTA(Fortress),HimamaylanCityIt is one of the two Spanish forts in the province, it is areminderofHimamaylanas the formerseatofgovernanceduring the SpanishRule (17951849) inNegros Island. It isnearthePascualLedesmaMonumentandthefishingwharf.

A 1930BUILT OLD MUNICIPAL BUILDING, nowturned into a City Museum, houses two galleries,Archaeological and Ethnographic, containing collectionsfrom the21barangays. Ithasamini librarywitharound900bookholdings.

DIZONRAMOSMUSEUM,BacolodCityishousedintheancestralhomeofRaymundoL.DizonandHermelindaV.Ramos.Itwasbuiltin1950andreflectsthearchitectureofpostwarBacolod,ablendofneoclassicandmodern.Thishomewasconvertedin2007.thefirstfloorcontainsthemainexhibithallwhichfeaturescollectionofpictorialsreproductionwhichtriestocapturetheparallelhistoryofBacolodCityandtheDizonRamosFamily.ArtworksbyfamousartistsnotablyOcampo,Lorenzo,Malangamongothersareondisplay.


ST.FRANCISOFASSISICHURCHRUINSwasbuiltaspart of themission of the Augustinian Recollects in thelate 19th century in the pueblo of Escalante (now OldPoblacion)whentheparishseparatedfromSilay in1860.This is classified as historical structure by virtue of NHIResolutionNo.3,seriesofOctober22,1991.

ANCESTRALHOUSEOFTHEGASTONFAMILYstandsinthemiddleofthefarm. It isofearlyAmericancolonialarchitecture and it is the ancestral home of thedescendantsof the firstFrenchman to settle inNegrosYvesLeopoldGermaineGaston.

ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH in Pontevedra is

patternedaftertheSpanishmissionchurches inSpain.Ithasacapacitytoaccommodate1,500worshippers.Ithasaroundstainedglasswindowwithpaintingsoftheimage of St. Michael the Archangel. The altar is asmallerreplicaofthealtarin

GREENBEACHLIBERATIONSTONEMARKER,

PulupandanEarly dawn of March 29,1945, the historic landing ofAmericanLiberationForcestookplaceinthistownwithoutany opposition nor bloodshed. Together with Filipinoguerillas, they drove the enemy forces away from theNegros Island.Thismarker inBarangayZone1 showcasesthesignificanceoftheareashistoryandpeoplesvalor.

BARANGAY STA. ROSA is the site of Japanesesoldiers surrender to theAmerican forcesat theendofthe World War II. The monument stands marking thishistoricsurrender.

PATAGVALLEY,SilayCityA small village located at the foot of historic Mt. Silay,Patag was the last stronghold of the Japanese ImperialForces towards theendof theSecondWorldWar.WhentheAmericans landed in the townofPulupandan in1945to liberate Negros, some, 6,000 Japanese soldiers andofficials fled and took refuge in this mountain for aboutfivemonthsbeforesurrenderingtotheAlliedForces.


GUINTABUANMARKER,E.B.MagalonaBuilt inmemory of the heroes of Guintabuan, an eventaboutthestruggleofthelocalrevolutionarieswhoopposedAmerican rule after the fall of Spain. It was in SitioGuintabuan where expeditionary fighters from Iloilo metwiththelocalforcestoengagetheAmericansoldiers.

SANANTONIOABADCHURCH,BacolodCityThis crownshaped church features stations of the crossdone by Bacolods top artists. It also features an altarsculpture The Risen Christ done by national artist,SolomonSaprid.

CITYIMMACULATACONCEPCION,EscalanteCityOriginally intendedasaLadyofLourdesshrine in1967,ahalfhectareinapeacefulbarangaynearthePoblacionhasbecome a Holy City. Lending solemnity to the openairplace of worship are lifesize statues of different saints,chapelon topof thehill,anda largecrossa the topmostlevel.Nativecottages line theedgeofCity Immaculata toprovideovernightaccommodation forretreatsandsimilarreligiousactivities.

YULOSPARK,BacolodCityTheParkisthesiteoftheancestralhomeoftheprominentYulo family.TheYulosbelong toa clanofpoliticianswhohelpedshapethestatusofNegrosOccidentalapremierprovinceof thesouth.TheParkused tobe thecenter forsocialandrecreationalaffairsinBacolodattheturnofthecentury.

Cinco de Noviembre Marker is located on the site

formerlyoccupiedby thedrugstoreofLeandroLocsin.The place served as the secret meeting place of theleaders of the 1898 revolution.A bloodless revolutionagainst Spanish authority in Silay took place onNovember5,1898.


INLANDRESORTS BEACHRESORTSMambukalResort31kilometerseastofBacolodissurroundedbytherapeuticsulfursprings,leisuretrailsleadingtothethreewaterfalls,mountainstreams,lushvalleysandhikingtrailsleadinguptoMt.Kanlaon.Aperfectplaceforecotourists,theresorthasaccommodationfacilities,swimmingandtherapeuticwarmdippingpools,picnichuts,batwatching,boatingfacilities,wallclimbing,slideforlife,canopywalk,andcampinggrounds,overnightcottagesandafoodcourt.ContactNo.(034)7090990/4338516

PuntaBalloBeachinSipalayCitycanbefoundontheothersideoftheSugarBeach.ThisplaceboastsoffirstclassdivingresortslikeArtisticDivingandBeachResortandEasyDivingResort.NataasanBeachFrontisalsofoundinthisside.Thisareaisblessedwithwhitesandandcoolbluewaters.ArtisticDivingBeachResort/09194095594EasyDivingBeachResort/4340460NataasanBeachFront/09193657863

TheQuietPlaceFarmResortislocatedinasprawling25hectarefarm.Ithasaswimmingpoolandapavilioninthemiddleoflushvegetation.Sharespecialmomentshikingonpavedpathwaysthroughtheforest.Findacornertoreadabook.MeditateamongtheexoticbloomsinagardencalledtheWhisperCornerorattheSilentWoods.Gatherduckeggsandpickmushroomsatthecrackofdawn.Goforagameofbilliardsortabletennis,boatingonthelakeorbikingthroughthepavedpathwalksorexperiencethebestmassageintheirAyoSpaandWellnessCenter.ContactNo.(034)7310100

SugarBeach,SipalayCityformerlycalledLangubBeachisalongstretchofsugarylightbrownsandwithpristinebluewaters.Therearehighqualitystandardresortsinthisfinestretchofsand.TheyaretheTakaTukaBeachandDivingResort, BermudaBeachResort,DriftwoodVillageResort,SuluSunsetResortandLangubBeachResort.SugarBeachisa20minuteboatridefromthetownproper.TakaTukaBeachResort/09202309172BermudaBeachResort/09194856141DriftwoodVillageResort/09202529474SuluSunsetResort/09197167182LangubBeachResort/4321409/09185738952

NaturesVillageResort,TalisayCityLocatedalongtheTalisayNationalHighwayisarusticcountrystyleresortcompletewithrestaurants,swimmingpool,tenniscourt,drivingrange,childrensparkwithbiketracks,horsebackriding,playground,functionroomsandhotelfacilitiesforbusinessandconvention.Itisanidealhomeawayfromhomesettingwithresortamenities.ContactNo.(034)4953368/4950808Website:www.naturesvillageresort.net

CampomanesBay,SipalayCityisafavoritedivesiteforsafaridiverswithitsbeautifulcoralgardensandsunkenwarships.Ithasanenticingpristinewatersandwhitesandbeach.ContactNo.4340460/09189301882


BuenosAiresMountainResort,BagoCtiyBuenosAiresMountainResortinBrgy.Ilijanislocated29kilometerseastofBagoCity.Theresortwasonceahideoutduringthe2ndWorldWar.ItisownedandoperatedbytheCityGovernmentofBago.Idealforfamilyvacation,theresorthasthreeswimmingpools,trainingcenter,pavilion,cottagesandahostel.ContactNos.4610164/[email protected]

LakawonIslandResort,CadizCityisawhitesandislandparadiseamidclearbluewaters.Theresorthasamagnificentviewofthesunset.Itisapeacefulhaventhatoffersdiving,surfingandjetskiing.ContactNo.4330808

KipotSummerResortishometotheenchantingKipotTwinFalls,astreamseparatedbyasharpoverhangthatsplitsthewaterintotwoseeminglyidenticalcascades.Itisgreatforfamilypicnicandnaturetrippingactivities.ContactNo.4610540/7328036

BonistaBeachResort,EscalanteCityinBrgy.Buenavistais15kilometersawayfromthehustleandbustleofthecity.Thisisanidealplacetounwindwithitscleanwhitesandbeachanduniqueswimmingpool.Ithasarestaurantandkaraokebar.ContactNo.09186713710/09186731798

BalicaocaoHighlandResort,KabankalanCityGentlynestledonthehillmore500feetabovesealevel,BalicaocaooffersperfectambianceforleisurewhiletakingabreathtakingviewandpanoramaofthecoastaltownsofsouthernNegros,thebluewatersofPanayGulfandtheIslandofGuimaras.Ithastwopavilions,fourcottages,shedhouses,swimmingpoolandcookingareaperfectforfamilypicnics.ContactNo.(034)4712291

JomaboParadiseIslandandBeachResortinBagongBanwaIsland,6milesawayfromthecity.Thiswhitesandislandresortofferschallengingwatersportslikewindsurfing,scubadiving,waterbicycle,torpaulinjump,bananaboatrideandleisurefishing.ContactNo.4343972/7071904/4343971

BacolodPavillonResortRestaurant,BacolodCityLocatedattheReclamationArea,itfeaturesseveralaccommodationfacilityunits,abowlingcenter,aconventionhall,aswellasastandardswimmingpool.ContactNo.4346391

JaraBeachGardenandTrainingResortinBrgy.Calumanganis16kilometerssouthofBacolod.Theresorttakesprideinitscompleteaccommodationandrecreationfacilities.Itisidealforseminarsandconventionsofabout500personsContactNo.7324505/7097661


Sta.FeResort,BacolodCityTheresortisa20minutedrivefromdowntownBacolod.Itisequippedwithaminizoo,standard,kiddieandOlympicsizedswimmingpools,overnightaccommodationcottages,aconventionhall,bowlingcenter,tenniscourtandarestaurant.ContactNo.4321473or4341456

PuntaBulataWhiteBeachResortandSpa,Cauayan.Enjoylifethroughnatureandwellnessincomfort.WakeuptothecallofKingfishersandOrioles.Takeinthefreshseaaironyourearlymorningwalkonthesandywhitebeach.SwimintheclearbluewatersoftheSuluSea.Contactno.4335160

GawahonEcotourismDevelopmentProjectisanothertouristattractionofVictoriasCity.Ithassevennaturalwaterfallsthatnatureloversandtrekkerswouldlovetoexplore.VariousfacilitiesandotherinfrastructureprojectsarebeingimplementedthroughtheGawahonEcotourismDevelopmentProject.Existingfacilitiesincludeastaffhouse,cottagesandopenshedhouse/picniccabanas,openshedhouses,boatinglagoonandswimmingpool.ContactNo.(034)3993141,3993459

WhisperingPalmIslandResortinSipawayisawhitesandbeachresortanda15minuteboatridefromthecityproper.Ithasairconditionedcottages,cocktailbar,multipurposehall,restaurant,gym,seafoodgrillhouse,minizoo,swimmingpool,tropicalgardenandchildrensplayground.ContactNos.09162019402/09177895642

GuintubdanVisitorsPavilionamdGardenhaseightpicturesquewaterfallsconsideredasanunquestionablehavenfornaturetourism.ContactNo.7350185

SipawayIslandisgeographicallyknownasRefugioIsland.Afavoriterendezvousoflocalandforeignguests.IthasbeautifulcenturyoldBaletetree,whitesandbeachresortsandnaturalreefsforsnorkelingandscubadiving.

MagAsoResort,KabankalanCityMagasoFallsisa20minutedrivefromthecityproper.Withlargemountainasbackdrop,MagasoFallsreleasesasmokelikeshoweofmistasitcascadedownthenaturalpoolwithitsturquoisegreenwater.MagAsoCaveissituatedwithintheBalicaocaowatershed,itinvitesspelunkersforrealadventureandrewardingchallengeincaveexploration.Thecavespans436.54meterslongand149.29metersdeep,itisidentifiedasoneofthedeepestcavesinthecountry.ContactNo.4712291/4912185

HappyValleyBeachResortnestledamidthecoconutplantationinHinobaan,boastsofmoderncottageswithmodernbathroomfacilities.Allamenitiesfromfurnituretobedcoversareallimported.Allcottagesarefullyairconditioned.ContactNo.(033)3292671/3293288


PandanonSilosMountainandRiverResorta45minutedrivefromBacolodCitylocatedatBrgy.PandanonSilos,Murcia.Thisriverresorthasfunctionhalls,daycottagesandaccommodationfacilitieswithswimmingpool,pluspackagesofferedfortheadventuroustoexploretheriver.ContactNo.4550550/4335527

CanonoyBeachResortinHinigaranisanidealplaceforpicnics.Ithasaswimmingpoolandovernight

accommodationforfamilyvacation.ContactNo.Tel.No:(034)3917841MobileNo.:09197718875

RafaelSalasParkandNatureCenterinBagoCityisaspecialinterestparkthatservesasagatewaytotheMt.KanlaonNaturalPark.ItappealstomountainclimbersandadventureseekersbecauseofthelongandchallengingtrektothepeakofMt.Kanlaon.ContactNo.09272767937

LaurasSeafrontBeachResort,CadizCity.ThisseafrontbeachresortpridesitselfwithitsmagnificentOlympicsizeswimmingpool.Itsidealfornightswimmingandfamilyouting.Itsstylishandneatbeachhousesandcottagesaddcharmtoitsalreadystunningview.ContactNo.4930091/4930565

KaitulariEcotourismZone,MoisesPadillaKaitulariEcotourismZoneistheplaceforadventureandrelaxation.Itiswheremothernatureisatitsbest.ContactNo.4317135/09208185671

WhiteSandBeachResort,SanCarlosCityOwnedbytheLayumasfamily,thisresorthas7kiosks,3smallcottagesand1bigcottage.

ZaycoLandResortisaninlandresortandhotelsituatedintheCityofKabankalan.Itfeatures16spaciousandfullyairconditionedroomsofAmericanstandardincludingtelephoneandcabletelevision.Alsofeaturedarefunctionroomsthataccommodateupto500guestsforweddings,reunions,birthdays,meetings,andconventions.Amenitiesincludeaswimmingpool,beachvolleyballcourt,andabistrothatservesvariouscuisinesatveryreasonableprices.ContactNos.4712880/CellNo.09228712640/Email:[email protected]

ParadisoBeachResortinHinigaranis45minuteawayfromBacolodCity.Ithasawiderangeofmodernfacilitiestocatertoallyourneeds.Ithasswimmingpool,airconditionedcottagesandrestaurant.ContactNo.3917162/4345575

SunValleyResort,TalisayCity(formerlyBambooSpringGardenandLeisureFarm)ContactNo.09194051132,09166429413

SeasideBeachResort,Manaplais4.5kilometersfromthetownproper.Theresortofferscompleteamenitieslikemultipurposehall,karaokebar,swimmingpools,airconditionedrooms.ContactNo.09173817067/09196036761


HumbertosFarmResort,BagoCitytisanidealplacetounwindtoenjoythesunandtheriver.Ithasthefacilitiesperfectforsmallgatheringsandintimatefamilyaffairs.ContactNo.(034)4339769/(034)7092332

BalulanBeachResort,Manaplaoffersaccommodationsfortouristsandvisitors.ItisaboutthreekilometersawayfromthePoblacion.Cottagesareavailableforovernightstay.ContactNo.(034)4910125/4910165

LaFortunaNatureandWildlifeLagoonisatenhectareparadisewithmanmadelagoon.Itbeckonsnatureenthusiasttoexplorethispeacefulhaven.

PalauBeachResortinCalatravaoffersovernightaccommodations.Ithasarestaurantanditisaccessibleanytimeoftheday.ContactNo.(034)7278888

PALMASDELMARCONFERENCERESORTSingcang,BacolodCityContactNo.4353527/4347971

CeferinaBeachResortinBrgyTortosa,Manaplaisapproximately10kilometersawayfromthetownproper.Ithasaswimmingpoolandthesandisidealforbeachvolleyball.ContactNo.(034)3992818

CornelSwimmingPoolinBrgy.Cabahugos13kilometersfromthecityproper,itcanbereachwithin15minutes.Itoffersswimminglessonsandisvenueofswimmingcompetitions.ThepoolisopentopubliconWednesdaythroughSunday.13kilometersawayfromtheCityproper,italsooffersswimmingandhorsebackridinglessons,andacceptsweddingoccasion,seminarsandotherparties.Traveltimerunsabout15minutesfromtheCity.EntrancefeeisP30.00/personContactNo.4930269

BATANGPENINSULARESORT&RESTAURANTBrgy.Talaban,HimamaylanCity,Neg.Occ.Tel.No.3883748BookingOfficeBacolodTel.No:(034)4440090Cel.No:09209520960

CaduhadaSpringResort,LaCastellana.SplashintotheclearbluespringwaterswimmingpoolofCaduhadaSpringResort.Thewatersemanatingfromtherockscanbeagoodhealingtherapy.Anaturalspringthatsupplieswatertonearlysitiosandlushvegetationfortrekkersisagoodvenueforadventure.Theresortisonlya5minutedrivefromthebarangaysite.ContactNo.4850209

SeafrontResortandBeachGardenisa2.9hectarebeachresortwithopencottagesfordayexcursionistsandairconroomsforovernightstay.Ithastwoswimmingpoolsandarestaurant.Fishingisoneoftheattractions.ContactNo.7313015


BajiBajiSpringResort,LaCastellanaThe resort features a big swimmingpool and two kiddie pools of freshspringwatersandanearlywaterfallforthe more adventurous activity. Theresort is suited for overnight campingactivities.

LasOlasBeachResortatBarangayTabaoBaybayoffersa24hourrestaurantwhichspecializesinfreshseafoodmenu.Beachswimmingisbestintheareawithotheramenitiessuchasopenandelevatedcottages,functionhall,videokebar,gamefishingarea,andovernightaccommodations.

TikoytikoySpringResort.Twinpoolsandlushgreeneriescanbeseeninthearea.SpeciesofHibiscus,euphorbia,monkeys,bathavenandbirdsareamongtheattractionsoftheresort.Thepowersupplyissourcedfromthemicrohydroelectricpowerbasedintheresort.Anecotrailfeaturingendemictreespeciesisalsotheattractionoftheplace.

SoleoBeachResortatBarangayPoblacioncaterstoseminarsandconferencesintheirfunctionhalls.Servesvarietyoffoodintheirrestaurant,hasswimmingpoolandbeachswimmingisalsobestinthearea.

BalayKauswaganorHouseofProgressinSagayCityisfastbecomingtheconventioncenterinNorthernNegros.Anidealvenueforseminars,skillstraining,artexhibits,tradefairs,weddingreceptionsandevenaplacetostaywhenyoureintoourislandtourpackageContactNo.7225994

GregoryBeachResortinBarangayTibsoccaterstoweddingandpartyreceptionsandoernightaccommodations.Birdwatchinginthebeachfrontisaspecialattraction.

SunburstBayResort,SilayCityContactNo.4956611

BrazavilleResort,Hinobaanofferscottagesforovernightaccommodations.Ithasaminiconferencehallforsmallgatherings.ContactNo.4339890


NATURALATTRACTIONS BusacBusacSpring inBrgy.Tinampaan (CadizCity) is themain sourceofpotablewater in the

city.Sproutingoutofthetoeofahillandadornedbysurroundingbouldersthattransform it intoanepitomeofnaturalbeautyandenvironmentalattraction,BusacBusacspringswaterisasclearascrystalandanybody can feel its freshness thatcontinuously flowsout from its sharp,narrowmouth.

AlinsayawanFalls(SanCarlosCity)isapproximately45minutesawayfromthecityproperidealfornatureloversandlocaltourists.

CodcodRiceTerraces,Brgy.Codcod(SanCarlosCity)is28kilometersfromthecityproper;oneofthetwomainsourcesofriceandvegetables.

ChocoHills,Brgy.Prosperidad (SanCarlosCity) is visible from theNegros Translink EcotourismHighway.

KipotTwinFalls,Brgy.Mailum(BagoCity)isabigstreamseparatedbyasharpoverhangthatsplitsthewaterintotwoseeminglyidenticalcascades.

BagacayFallsandAsawAsawFalls,Brgy.Mailum(BagoCity)arelocatedataplaceaccessibleonlybyfoot;itisanidealretreatfornaturelovers.

UbongCave(Hinobaan)iswherethe lateMajorJesusVillamor,heroofWorldWarII landedbringingfirearms forthePhilippineguerillasaboardtheUSNavySubmarineGidgeon in1942,establishingthefirstradiocontactwithGeneralDouglasMcArthurbasedinAustraliaatthattime.

KevinsReef isfoundattheoffshoreareaoftheseasidetownofToboso intheeasternsideofNegrosIsland.Ithasanareaofabout80hectaressubmergedtoabouttwofathomsdeepandcanbereachedin10minutesbymotorizedboat.

MainitHotSpring (Toboso)Thehotspring isfound inBrgy.San Isidro,about12kilometersfromthetownproper.

KampanoyCave(Toboso) isfoundatBrgy.Luna,somefivekilometersfromthetownproper. Itsspaciousinteriorresemblesalargedomecathedral.

DalisunFalls(Toboso)ThismagnificentwaterfallfoundatSitioVergarainBrgy.Bugang,cascadesfromaheightof250feet.TreasuresbelievedtobethatoftheJapanesewerereportedlyfoundatthetopofthefalls.

TamlangCave,Brgy.Tamlang(EscalanteCity)usedtobethehideoutandheadquartersofguerillaforcesfromthenorthduringtheWorldWar.

CarbinReef(SagayCity)isamarinesanctuarywithitshuge,tongueshaped,creamywhitesandbarand its clear water offers the freshest option for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, picnic,boatingorjustfrolickinginthesand.


Panal Reef (Sagay City) is another marine sanctuary which offers the best snorkeling area fortouriststoenjoythecolorfulcoralsandmarinelife.

MacahulomReef(SagayCity)isabeautifulsightwithitsmigratorybirdsflockingtoitsshoreduringcertainmonths. Itscrystallinewatersandpureseabreezemakeboatcruise intheareaasoulfulexperience.

Molocaboc Island (SagayCity)home to fisherfolk wherebig jars,mangrove reforestationandamiracleholeamatongfishingarefound.

SitanCave (Candoni) isanaturalmarvel thatextendsaboutonehundred fiftymeters from itsentrance to itshindmostpartwhich resemblesa churchlike cavernwith coolnaturalpoolwithoverflowingwater ranging fromkneehigh towaistlinedepth that formsanundergroundstreamrunningalongthecolumnsofstalactitesthathunglikeapendantfromitsroof.

BagacayCave (Calatrava) isabout8kilometers from the townproper.Matweaving inside thiscavehasbeenasourceoflivingoftheresidents.

Monkey Sanctuary in Sitio Palinpinon, BrgyPagumayon (Calatrava) ishomeofhundredsofwildmonkeys.Thesemonkeysarepeoplefriendly but very territorial in nature. Theythrived on the food brought by visitors andtourists.

Mt.Kanlaon Volcano (La Castellana) is avolcanic mountain towering to a height of2,465meters.ItisthehighestpeakinCentralVisayas.Theactivevolcanodominatesthe25,000hectareMt.KanlaonNationalPark.SPECIALINTEREST

SteamEngine(IronDinosaurs)NegrosOccidentalisknownamonglocomotiveenthusiastsastheSteamParadiseof thePhilippines. Sevenof the14 sugar centralsmaintain thesemachines ingoodworkingcondition.

Sericultureorsilkwormculture inBagoCity isanemerging industrythatholdsgreatpotentialforbothdomesticand internationalmarket inproducing thousandsofmetric tonsof silkyarn. It isbeingproducedat theOISCABagoTrainingCenter located inasprawling26hectare farmland inBrgy.Tabunan.

NorthernNegrosGeothermalProjectAgeothermalenergyexplorationundertakenbyPNOCEDCatBarangayMailum,BagoCityisexpectedtobeincommissiononJuly2004.Itisexpectedtolightmore than 800,000 rural homes, and provide a social contribution of at least a savings in the


amountof$15million/yearofoperationandwillavoidacarbondioxideemissiontotaling700,000tonsannually.AsidefromtheconcomitantinvestmentspotentialsitbringsfortheCity,ithasalsobecomeahosttoeducationaltripsandothertoursowingtoitsscientificutilizationofnaturalgasandasanimmersiontotheirenvironmentalprotectionandconservationefforts.

HanaoHanao Community Development, Bago City Community members were trained onpatadyongweavingusing thehandloom andpotterymaking as an alternative sourceof incomeduringthemillingseason.

ViewingDeckorLantawaninDonSalvadorBenedictoisoverlookingtheMalatanogwaterfalls,acigarettefallsthatcharmedvisitorstokeepcomingback.

FESTIVALSMasskaraFestival,BacolodCity(October19)Experience Masskara Festival every month of October, a festivecelebrationwhererevelersdance inthestreetswearingcolorfulsmilingmasksandvibrantcostumes.

BabaylanFestival,BagoCity(February19)OfallfiguresinthehistoryofNegrosIsland,theBabaylanisthemostcolorfulandenduring.TheBabaylanisadoctor,herbalist,artist,medium,adviser,agriculturistandmore,allrolledinonevery interestingcharacter.He isthekeeperofritualsandspiritagentsinnormalworld.Heinspiresaweandfear.The Babaylan Festival was conceived to highlight a uniquebrand of Filipino heritage, one that dates back to the preSpanish period. The festival aims to rediscover the regionsindigenousmusic, literature, dances, rituals and other artisticendeavors.

Dinagsa Festival, Cadiz City (Every January) is the highlight of aweeklongcelebration inhonorof itsPatronsaint,theSeorSto.Nio.Heldevery lastweekof January, thisspectacular revelry featuresAtitribes garbed in their c olorful costumes dancing to the fast anddefeaning beat of drums while carrying the image of the holy childJesus.


Manlambus Festival, Escalante City (Last Sunday of May)manifests the joys and sense of thanksgiving for all theblessingsofabundanceithasreceivedthroughtheyears.Thefestivaldanceappeals toallages,asmovementsare simple,easyandexpressive.Itisawholesomeformofentertainment.The compelling rhythm of the drumbeats, the expressivemovement and vigorous actions of the dancers make itattractivetospectators.

Himayaan Festival, Himamaylan City (April 25). Theoccasion gathers the community in one grand celebration.Featuring tribal dance parade, aquaagro fair and all nightstreetdanceparty.

Sinulog Festival,Kabankalan City ( every January) is a version of the worldfamous AtiAtihan indulged in by our ancestors, is c elebrated on the thirdweekofJanauary.ThesearchforSinulogQueenhighlightsthefestivities.

PasalamatFestival,LaCarlotaCity(heldeverySundaynearestthefirstofMay) isathanksgivingcelebrationheldonSundaynearesttothemonthofMay.PasalamatbringstogethertheLaCarloteosinunityandthanksgivingtoGodAlmightyforprovidingthepeoplewithgiftoflifeandperseverancedespitelifesdifficulties.Thefestivalattractslocalandinternationaltouristsasmerrymakersdon colorful costumes fashioned out of indigenous materialsdancingtotheuniqueandoriginalPasalamatSambaBeatplayedbylocaldrumbeatersusingpercussioninstrument.


LubayLubay Festival, Cauayan (January 25) portrays andpreserve theearly cultureofCauayanons in facingadversities,hardships and difficulties as well as abundance, plenty,prosperity and sufficiency, and to foster the spirit of unity,cooperation, camaraderie and thanksgiving especially for theblessingsendowedby theAlmighty. It isa thanksgiving for thebountifulharvestasdancersmovetothebeatofbamboopolesandsticks.KalikalihanHarvestFestival,DonSalvadorBenedictoheldeverysecondweekofFebruaryhasadoptedtheartofkalialsoknownas arnis or escrima as their cultural heritage. The festivitiesillustrate the various cultural and traditional activities of thepeoplefromtheKalidanceparade,Kaliculturalpresentationsand Search for the Diwata sang Kali presented by creativelydesignedcostumesmadeoutofindigenousmaterialsabundantinthearea.

Balbagan Festival, Binalbagan (May 15) is a street dancingcompetitionhighlightingthefiestacelebration.Garbed incolorfulcostumes, dancers move to the unique beat of bambooinstruments.

PabalhassaTablas,Candoni(February11).TheconceptofPabalhassa Tablas originated from the actual history of Candoni, when agroupofsettlersdecidedtolookforalandtheycancalltheirown.HudyawFestival,Calatrava(June29).Thistermiscoinedfromthreedynamicallyspiritedexpressionofmansgratefulandhappydisposition:hudyaha,doyeg,sayao(merrymaking,praisinganddancing).Itis

festiveinnature,inasmuchasHudyawismadeasculturalmediumtoclimaxinthanksgiving.



UgyonanFestival,E.B.MagalonaiscelebratedeveryfirstofMay. Ugyonan which means cooperation wasconceptualizedtocelebratetheLaborDaywhichisalsothe

feastofSaintJosephtheWorker,thetownspatronsaint.PagbanaagFestival,Hinobaanwascreated in year1999. HinobaangotitsfestivalnamePagbanaag,becausepeopleenjoynonstopdiscodancingandmerrymakingfromdusktilldawn.

KisiKisi Festival, Ilog (March 2325) being the first capital ofNegros Island and Siquijor, was named as such because it issurroundedby the longestriver in thewhole islandofNegrosthe ILOG river. These river stretchedup the seawhere aquaticresourcessuchasfish,crabs,oystersandshrimpsareabundant.KisiKisi refers to the fastmovementof fish,crabs,oystersandshrimpswhichareabundantintheseaofIlog.TigkalalagFestival, Isabela iscelebratedevery2nddayofNovember. It isthemostpeculiar festivalofNegrosOccidental.ThisistheIsabeleoswayofgivingrespecttothesoulsofourdepartedlovedonesin

aformofmerrymakingandawayofgivingrecognitiontothesupernaturalsspirits inthethirddimensionalworldwhichourFilipino forefathers believed in. Tigkalalag Festival does notdepictpaganritualsbutmerrymakingactivity,unlikeinthemid40sthatchildrenwerethreatenedbytheirforefatherstobeathome during the Angelus because they might be made asdagaorofferingtothesugarmillstoappeasethespiritslivingin the mariit site. In the advent ofmodern technology andscience,thisfestival isconsideredtobethepastcultureand isonly reminisced to give recognition to the human andsuperhumanforces.

Bailes de Luces, La Castellana is a street dancing competitionheldevery5thofJanuarytocelebratethecharteranniversaryofthe town. The participants are clad in colorful costumes usinglightemittingmaterialsaspropsandmovingtothefastLatinbeat. This is followed by fireworks display and nightlongmerrymakinganddancing.Pinta Puto Festival, Manapla is known all over the Philippines for its palatabledelicacy Puto.Celebrated every 15th and 16thofAugust inhonorof theof SanRoqueDancerspainttheirbodieswithwhiteandgreencolorsastheydancetheirwayinthestreetsofthetown.

MagayonFestival,MoisesPadilla(everylastTuesdayofMarch)Anannualfestivalcelebratedduringthetownfiesta.Itfeaturesvariousactivitieslikehorsefighting,carabaobeautycontest, trisikad race,popdanceshowdown,beauty pageant and many more. Highlighting the event is the streetdancingcontestfeaturingdancersresemblinglivestockanimals.

Tinabuay Festival, Murcia (December 8) is the towns annual celebration of good harvest andthanksgiving.ItisalsoacelebrationinhonorofthebirthdayoftheImmaculateConception,thepatronsaintofthistownSalapanFestival,Pulupandan(February15)coinedfromthewordssalapandpandan.Salapisanativewordforfishnetandislinkedtothetraditionalguinamosindustry.WhilethewordpancomesfromthewordpandanwhichisthebasisofthetownPulosgPandanor islesofpandan. Likewise,another panrefers to the port or pantalan which is the majorfactorintheeconomicgrowthofthetown.Thefestivalshowcases: Regatta, Fishing Tournament, BoxingTournament, Football Tournament (12 under), Livebands,AgroTradeFair,BikeRace, Larong Lahi,Street


DancingCompetitionandSearchforSalapanFestivalQueen.

Bulang Bulang Festival is celebrated every February 29. The festival givesrecognition to the game fowl industry which is one of the major sources oflivelihood of the town BulangBulang is a character dance presentation whichdepictsthelifeandcharacterofthefightingcock.

Sagahan Festival in its search for cultural and tourism identity, named its festival SAGAHANFESTIVAL tomanifest the joy and sense of thanksgiving and gratefulness for all the blessings andabundance it has received through the years. Sagahan is derived from the original name of thesettlement neartheSagahanRiver manyyearsago Inthe localdialectsagahanmeanstotakeorcatchfishwiththehands,Thismethodoffishingwaspopularlyusedduetotheabundanceoffishinthearea.

PasundayagFestival.Valladolid (February28) isa thanksgivingandcelebrationof goodharvest. It is a farmers festival in honorof thetowns patroness, Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe featuring streetdancing competition, arena festival dance showdown and merrymaking.

SinigayanFestival,SagayCityheldevery3rdweekofMarchisanannualcelebrationandthanksgiving inhonoroftheirpatronSt.Joseph.SinigaysaSagayisanexpressionofartandcultureofthehardworking and God fearing Sagaynons displayed andexhibited during the Annual Sinigayan Festival as eloquentassertionof thanksgivingon thepast year. It is anativedanceevolvedfromthereligiousritualsofourforefatherspasseddownfromgeneration togenerationenrichedby the interminglingofdiverseFilipino customsand traditions,now tobecomepartofthebeautifulSagaynonculture.


PintafloresFestival,SanCarlosCityhasbecomeabywordofthe peoples artistic creativity. Pintaflores dancerswon topawards in Bacolod City as Hall of Fame awardee in streetdancing during the Panaad sa Negros Festival. It is also aconsistentwinner in Sinulog streetdancing.Pintaflores is ayearly cultural festival that culminatesonNovember 5 in afascinating streetdancing competitionamong floralpainteddancerincolorfulandfloralinspiredPasaway Festival (March 31). Sipalay City has been the copper belt ofsouthernPhilippinesformorethanfivedecades.Thefirstindustrialminingofcopper transformedSipalay intoabooming townandeventually intoacity.PasawayFestivalisacopperworshipcelebratedeveryMarch31.Participantsdepict the tribes inethnic costumeswith copperornamentsdancing to thebeatofPasawaymusic.

MinuluanFestival isanannualcultureandartsfestivalcelebratingtheuniqueidentityoftheTalisaynons. HeldeverySeptember410it inspiresthepresentgenerationwithcherishtraditionsandrichcultureofthepastandthebraveryof itsancestorsespeciallyCaptainSabiwhosinglehandedlydroveawayMorointruders. The festival likewise celebrates the feast of its patron saint, SanNicolasdeTolentinowhichfallsonSeptember10.

MudpackFestival,Mambukal,Murcia(3rdweekofJune).Asymboliccelebrationofmansreturntoprimitivetimewhenhewasclosertonature. It seeks to instill in themindsof thepeople theawarenessandcareoftheenvironment.


TOURPACKAGESPreparedbythe

NegrosIslandTourismIncorporated(NITI)LuxurPlaceHotel,MagsaysayAvenue,BacolodCity6100Philippines

Telephonenumber+63344338243.Email:[email protected]

ScalingMt.Kanlaon

Mt.Kanlaonat2,465metersabovesealevelisthehighestpeakinCentralVisayasandisoneofthecountrys13activevolcanoes.Itdominatesthe25,000hectareMt.KanlaonNationalPark.Thisparkhasover40kilometersoffoot trails througha lush triplecanopy forest that ishome tomanyendemic speciesofbirds, lizards,batsandotheranimals,anduniqueplantlife.Climbingtothepeakmaytakehoursordaystodo,dependingonindividualfitness levels,timeconstraintsandchoiceoftrail.TheAraalandMapottrailsareapleasantonedaytrektothesummit,while theWasay trail takes twodays and goes through themostpristinewildernessof thepark.TheMasulog trail is the shortest route at 8 kilometers but it is a steady uphill climb through the most severelydamagedportionsofthepark.

MakawiwiliPeakandMargahaValley.*PhotobyEioiBibar

Forthoselessinclinedtodoaseriousmountainclimbtothe top of a volcano, a hike through the luxuriantvegetation surrounding the Mt. Guintubdan VisitorCenter in Araal, La Carlota will be rewarded with apanoramicviewoftheNegrenseplainsandtheGuimarasStrait, aswell as several waterfalls and raremountainplantsandblooms.ClimbItinerary(MambukalGuintubdanTrail)Day1ArrivalinBacolodCity.Preparationandpurchaseofsupplies.OvernightinBacolodCityDay2StarttrekveryearlyinthemorningfromMambukalMountainResort.SetupcampatHardinsangBalo(WidowsGarden).CampfireDinnerDay3Afterbreakfast,resumetrektowardsPMSLagoonforlunch.ArriveattheouterrimofMargahaValleyintheafternoonandsetupcamp.Campfiredinner.Day4Afterbreakfast,reachthesummitandthenstartdescentviaGuintubdantrail.LunchwillbeservedattheMt.GuintubdanVisitorCenter.Intheafternoon,drivebacktoBacolodCityviatheCoastalHighway.DepartBacolodlateintheafternoon.Orstayanextradaytoexplorethecitysattractions.


BikingAdventureNegros

Experience theboundlessverdant sugarcanefields, the serpentine rivers, the undulatinghills andmountain trailsofNegros.With itsfederationof24bikingclubs,purportedlythebiggest in the country, Negros offersnumerousexhilaratingpossibilitiesforbiking.Trailguidesandbikerentalscanbearrangedfor those wishing an offthebeatentrackexperienceoftheprovince.OnyournextvisittoBacolodCityandNegros,

why not include an early morning pedaling along any of the established trails. It will be an unprecedentedexperienceofthesugarisland.Orifyoucomepurelyfortheadventure,whynotcombineabikingtourwithbirdwatching,skindiving,mountain trekking,kayakingalongmangroves,a roundofgolforsimplysurrender to thehealingtouchofanyoneofseveralspasintheprovince.BikinginNegroswithTwoCityTourPackageRate(3D/2D)PhP7,300perpersonbasedontwinsharePhP1,950(singlesurcharge)Inclusions:RoundtripairporttransfersTwonightsaccommodationinhotelinBacolod(twinshare)AllMeals(2lunches,2dinners,2breakfasts)GuidedHalfdayCityTourofBacolodandSilayCitiesHalfdayuseofbikeHalfdayservicesoftrailguideBikingandWellnessPackageRate(3D/2D)PhP6,450perpersonbasedontwinsharePhP1,700(singlesurcharge)Inclusions:RoundtripairporttransfersTwonightsaccommodationinaresortinNegros(twinshare)HealthyGourmetMeals(2lunches,2dinners,2breakfast)HalfdayuseofbikeHalfdayservicesoftrailguideChoiceofMassageMedicalConsultationGrouprateisavailablePricesmaychangewithoutpriornotice


DivingAdventureNegros

Dive into thepristinewatersoff thesouthern townsofHinobaanandCauayanandSipalayCitywherethereisashipwreckand40divesitesontopofbreathtakinglybeautifulwhitesandbeaches,covesandazurebluewaters.Resortsforallbudgetsdottheshorelineanddiveshopscanarrangeforopenwaterdives or beginners courses in scuba diving. A shortboat ride off Barangay Bulata in Cauayan is the 43hectare Danjugan Island with its 5 inland lagoons,cavesandbiologicallydiverseforestandcoralreefs.Itishome to severalendangered indigenous speciesofbirds and other animals, and managed by thePhilippine Reef and Rainforest ConservationFoundation, Inc. Instructiveandentertainingday tripsor overnight stays for a maximum of 32 visitors inecologicallyfriendlyfacilitiescanbeeasilyarranged.DivingPackageRate(3N/4D)PhP15,700perpersonbasedontwinsharePhP4,600(singlesurcharge)Inclusions:RoundtriptransferBacolodSipalayBacolodRoundtripairporttransfertoSilayAirportTwonightsaccommodationinaresortinSipalayOnenightsaccommodationinhotelinBacolodAllMeals(4lunches,3dinners,3breakfast)3openwaterdivesinSipalaywithadiveguideChoiceofaactivityinBacolodCity(halfdaycitytour,bikingtourorwellnesspackage) Bikingtour includesbikerentalsandtrailguide,wellnesspackage includesfullybodymassageand

wellnessconsultationDanjuganIslandDetour(addPhP2,500topackage)WithovernightstayinDanjugan(additionalonenight)DormitoryaccommodationswithsharedtoiletandbathFullboardmealsRoundtripboattransfersandguidedtouroftheislandGrouprateisavailablePricesmaychangewithoutpriornotice


SPORTACTIVITIES

HIKINGANDCAMPING

NatureareasandsomeresortsinNegrosOccidentalprovideidealsitesfortheseoutdoorrecreationalactivitiesparticularlyinMambukalResort,PatagValleyandinMt.KanlaonNationalPark.

MOUNTAINEERINGAtrektoMt.KanlaonwouldneedapermitfromtheDENRMKNPAdministrationCenterformore information, you may visit DENRPENRO at South Capitol Road with contact number4347769oremailtomt_kanlaonpark@eudoramail.comoravailofNITIstourpackage.

SCUBADIVING&SNORKELINGThedeepbluewatersoftheChinaSeasinSouthernNegros,particularlyintheareaofDanjuganIsland in Sipalay City is aDivers Paradise. Resorts like ArtisticDive, TakaTuka, Bermuda inSipalayCityofferdiving lessons. Youmayget in touchwithMr.GerryLedesmaofPhilippineReefandRainforestFoundationattelephoneno.4411617oravailofNITIstourpackage.

MOUNTAINBIKINGNowagrowingfadamongoutdoorenthusiasts intheprovince,mountainbikingalsooffersanexcellentopportunitytoseetheNegroscountrysidewhileatthesametimeexercising.

GOLFINGNegrosOccidentalishometothreeworldclassgolfcourses.Usefulcontacts:

NegrosOccidentalGolfandCountryClub,Brgy.Bata,BacolodCity Tel.No.(034)4411190 72Par,18Holes,6,000Yards,Clubhouse,SwimmingPoolandTennisCourt

VICMICOGolfandCountryClubVictoriasMillingComplex,VictoriasCityTel.No.(034)399361271Par,18Holes,6,000Yards,ClubhouseRestaurant,TennisCourt,BowlingAlley

BacolodGolfandCountryClubHaciendaBinitin,MurciaTel.No:446179470Par,18Holes,6331Yards,ClubhouseRestaurant,TennisCourt


USEFULCONTACTSFOROUTDOORACTIVITIES

Association ContactPerson/s ActivityNegrosMountaineeringClub,

Inc.(NMCI)BuddyMontinola09209177344JohnAnglo09228200661/4410232GenesisBolauro09173006616

Mountaineering

WesternVisayasCavingAssociation(WVCA)

BongGabuan(VicePres.BacolodChapter)09196930666JerryJavier(Spartans)09198773879AllanDaniel(CadizFirecats)09209285216/09173170288Jiji(Kabankalan)09295078557

Caving

NASLNegrosAirsoft JuanGuanzon(Pres.BacolodChapter)09155424100 AirsoftNegrosOccidentalSportsandSafetyAssociation(NOMSSA)

MikeeBenedicto(President)09173002019RonaldMarhen09228848472/09273178468/4410266

MotocrossNegrosOccidentalCyclingFederation(NOCFED)

MikeErmac09285584823 BikersGunClubofNegrosOccidentalCentralNegrosShootersAssn.

JanetGonzaga(President)09189020969WilfredoAnglo09228120537CNSAoffice4339473PabloNava(President)4332772

TargetShooting

BacolodOffRoadersClub BobbyOrbista(President)4551724JojoFuentes09173003357

4x4Club

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StandardRoom(Twin) 1,400.00Executive(Twin) 1,600.00JuniorSuite 2,500.00SuiteRoom 2,900.00ExtraBed 400.00 HOTELPAGCORBACOLOD(FirstClass)GoldenfieldsCommercialComplexBrgy.Singcang,BacolodCityTel.Nos.:(034)4348901to10tolocal145FaxNo.:(034)4348913Reservation:Ms.DivineGraceTotalRooms:68DeluxeTwinRoom2Singlebeds

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4,950.00PresidentialSuite 6,600.00 GOLDENFIELDKUNDUTEL(StandardClass)GoldenfieldCommercialComplexSingcang,BacolodCity,6100TelNo.:(034)4337211to16/4571830FaxNo.:(034)4337202Reservation:DonnaFriasRosalesNo.ofRooms:83StandardRoom 1,100.00DeluxeRoom 1,200.00SuperiorRoom 1,300.00Family(for3) 1,400.00Family(for4) 1,500.00ExecutiveSuite 1,900.00Ambassador 2,300.00PresidentialSuite 2,500.00RoyalSuite 2,500.00ExtraFoamBed 300.00

OHOTELFormerlyBacolodExecutiveInn#52SanSebastianSt.,BacolodCityTelNo.:(034)4337401to04FaxNo.:(034)4337442Reservation:FritzieMalacamanNoofRooms:55DELUXEROOMS SingleOccupancy 1,065.00DoubleOccupancy 1,175.00EXECUTIVEROOMS SingleOccupancy 1,175.00DoubleOccupancy 1,290.00Matrimonial 1,455.00SUPERIORROOMS (4thFloorallnewrooms) SUPERIORSINGLE/DOUBLE

1,500.00SUITEROOM JuniorExecutive 1,565.00MatthewSuite 3,500.00OSuite 3,800.00ExtraPersonperhead 150.00ExtraBed 300.00 BUSINESSINNHOTEL(StandardClass)LacsonSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4338877FaxNo.:(034)4342114Reservation:JessDalisayNo.ofRooms:73DELUXE Regular 1,090.00JuniorExecutive 1,190.00SeniorExecutive 1,390.00Corporate 1,650.00Superior AVP 1,590.00CEO 1,690.00Presidential 1,890.00Chairmans 2,790.00


PROMINENCEINN(Standard)158CSRARoad,Singcang,BacolodCityTel.no.:(034)7078080FaxNo.:(034)4350021Reservation:Ms.RuthCruzTotalNo.ofRooms:23StandardSingle 1,200.00StandardDouble/Twin 1,500.00FamilyRoom(4pax) 2,300.00Suite 2,500.00ExtraPersonCharge 400.00 ROYALAMREIHOTEL(StandardClass)13thLacsonStreet,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4338881to84FaxNo.:(034)4330222Reservation:MichelleArevalo/BernadetteJunioNo.ofRooms:32DELUXEROOM Double 1,458.00Single 1,405.00STANDARDROOM Double 998.00Single 950.00EXTRAPERSON 351.00OTHERACCOMMODATIONESTABLISHMENTS BASCONHOTELGonzagaLocsinSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4331393Reservation:NeliaNo.ofRooms:Suite(2) 1,100.00Family(4persons) 970.00Double(Twin) 750.00Matrimonial(2pax) 750.00SingleAircon 650.00SingleNonaircon 500.00

CARIBBEANWATERPARK&RESOTELGoldenfieldCommercialComplexSingcang,BacolodCityTel.No.7096059/4336683FaxNo.4337202GroundFloor(1bedroom)6paxfreeentrancegoodfor2adults&2kids(eithermatrimonialbedor2singlebeds) 1,800.00Up&down:(1bedroomw/diningarea)8paxfreeentrancegoodfor3adults&2kids(1matrimonial&1singlebed) 3,500.00Extrafoam 500.00Grillerforrent 100.00Lockerforrent 50.00Cottages:NipaHutBig 400.00NipaHut(Small) 300.00Cottagew/aircon 750.00Entrancefee:4yearsoldup 100.001yearto3yearsold 50.00 NORTHWESTINNJBCentre,RizalMabiniSts.BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4348881/(034)4344077TelefaxNo.:(034)7081500Cel.Nos.:09155192777/09228281477 09209188978Standard(TwinSharing) 1,140.00Deluxe(TwinSharing) 1,340.00JuniorSuite(QueenSize) 1,540.00ExecutiveSuite(QueenSize) 1,740.00FamilyRoom(QueenSize&Single) 1,840.00RoofDeck(5SingleBeds) 2,500.00PresidentialSuite(Queen,Single,&AnteRoom) 2,740.00ExtraMattress 300.00ExtraBed 500.00


CASAAMPARO#90LacsonStreet,Mandalagan,BacolodCityTel.No.:4333592Reservation:CatherineCaeteTotalNo.ofRooms:15DELUXE(Double) 1,000.00LUXURY(Double) 800.00BUDGET(Double) 700.00FAMILYRM(AC1hp) 1,200.00FAMILYRM(AC2hp) 1,500.00LUXURY(Single) 700.00BUDGET(Single) 550.00Additionalbed 200.00Additionalperson 100.00 BACOLODKINGSHOTELGatuslaoCor.SanSebastianSts.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4344500/4344600FaxNo.:(034)4330576Reservation:RudyJenierTotalNo.ofRooms:45StandardRoom 725.00JuniorSuite 905.00SuiteRoom 1,005.00ExecutiveSuite 1,405.00ExtraBed/Person 200.00 STARPLUSPENSIONHOUSELacsonCor.RosarioSts.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4332949/4333592Airconw/TV/Bathroom 500.00Airconw/TV/CommonBathroom

485.00Airconw/CommonBathroom

450.00Single/Airconw/CommonBathroom

355.00Fanw/CommonBathroom

345.00

PALMASDELMARCONFERENCERESORTHOTEL

JRTorresAve.,BacolodCityTel.Nos.:(034)4353527/4348987/4347971FaxNo.:(034)4347972Email:[email protected]:MaricelAntipordaTotalNo.ofRooms:37IslandPoolw/Deckfor2persons

2,350.00IslandSuitesfor2persons 1,900.00Garden/LagoonRoomfor2persons

1,750.00VillaCabanasfor4persons 3,250.00PoolsideBedroomSuitefor4persons

2,500.00PoolsideJuniorSuitefor3persons

2,200.00MediterraneanBedroomSuitefor4persons

3,185.00MediterraneanJuniorSuitefor3persons

2,755.00MarbellaSuite/MalagaSuitefor6persons

4,095.00LagoonSuite 3,400.00 REGENCYPLAZALacsonCor.MoranSts.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4431458Reservation:PeterSolimanTotalNo.ofRooms:43Single 695.00Economy(2pax) 795.00Standard(2pax) 895.00Deluxe(3pax) 995.00Suite(3pax) 1,600.00Extrabed/person 250.00


BACOLODPENSIONPLAZACuadraSt.BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4334547FaxNo.:(034)4332203Reservation:ArmidaVillamorTotalNo.ofRooms:66FAMILYSUITE 1,390.00SUPERIORQUEENORTWINBEDS

888.00DELUXEQUEENORTWINBEDS

990.00STANDARDQUEENORTWINBEDS

800.00

ESTERPENSIONAranetaLibertadSts.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4334879Reservation:RobertoNonatoTotalNo.ofRooms:39Double(Aircon) 500.00Doube(Fan) 350.00Twinbed(Fan) 400.00Singlebed(Fan) 300.00Extrapersonw/AC 100.00 PEARLMANORHOTEL

RamosLacsonSts.,BSAquinoDriveB.C.Tel.No.:(034)4335091to93FaxNo.:(034)4335099Reservation:LuisBendolTotalNo.ofRooms:22StandardSingle 550.00StandardDouble 650.00DeluxeSingle 750.00DeluxeDouble 850.00FamilySuiteRoom 1,250.00Extrabed 250.00DormitoryRoom 150.005PersonsinaRoom 200.00w/2matrimonialbeds&1extrafoam

3PersonsinaRoom 250.00w/2Singlebeds&1extrafoambed

G&VPENSIONNEROYALEBurgosNorthDrive,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4335234Reservation:AnnaRosalbesTotalNo.ofRooms:17SINGLE(Queensizebed) 800.00SINGLE(1bed) 600.00TWINSHARING(2singlebed) 750.00FAMILYROOM1Queensizebed/2Singlebed

1,350.00

KIMASPENSIONHOUSEMandalaganLacsonSts.,BacolodCityTel.Nos.:(034)4354293/4413640FaxNo.:(034)7098527PresidentialRoom(4pax) 1,650.00ExecutiveRoom(4pax) 1,200.00SuiteRoom(4or2pax) 1,000.00DeluxeRoom(4,3,2pax) 950.00FamilyRoom(3pax) 800.00DoubleStandard(2pax) 750.00StandardRoomaircon 650.00StandardRoomFan 400.00ExtraMattress(2pax)SingleMattress

360.00180.00

Extraperson 80.00

CHECKINNPonceBldg.,LuzuriagaStreet,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4323755FaxNo.:(034)7077770Reservation:DexterFernandezTotalNo.ofRooms:92DeluxeRooms 850.00Matrimonial 850.00BusinessDeluxe 1,000.00BusinessMatrimonial 1,000.00SuiteRooms 1,500.00FamilySuiteRooms 1,750.00Deluxe(3beds) 1,150.00ExtraBed 250.00ExtraMattress 150.00ExtraPerson 100.00


SALTIMBOCATOURISTINN&RESTAURANT15THLacsonSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4323617/4333179Reservation:SuzetteValerianoTotalNo.ofRooms:51StandardRoomA 970.00StandardRoomB 850.00StandardRoomC 730.00StandardRoomD 1,030.00Deluxe1 1,210.00Deluxe2 1,210.00SingleRoom1 670.00SingleRoom2 605.00BlueRoom 1,090.00GreenRoom 1,575.00PeachRoom 1,210.00YellowRoom 1,335.00PresidentialRoom 1,940.00FamilyRoom 1,575.00SingleRoomNonA/C 365.00ExtraPerson 150.00ExtraMattress 200.00 CIRCLEINNLopezJaenaMalaspinaSts.,CapitolShoppingCenter,BacolodCityTel.Nos.:(034)7099111FaxNo.:(034)4332538Reservation:TotalNoofRooms:Standard 1,100.00Deluxe(w/minibar/ref)

1,240.00DeluxePlus(w/internetaccess)

1,350.00CircleInnSuite(w/anteroom)

2,400.00FamilyRoom(Small/Big)

1,400.00/1,600.00ExecutiveWingZenRoom

2,400.00ExecutiveRoom 2,400.00ExecutiveSuite 2,900.00Extrabed/Person 250.00

GRANDREGALHOTELSingcang,AranetaSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)7085888/7085588Reservation:TotalNo.ofRooms:Presidential 10,000.00Ambassador 8,888.00SeniorSuite 4,100.00JuniorSuite 3,500.00Standard 2,000.00 BACOLODPAVILLONHOTELReclamationArea,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4346391to94/4341824Reservation:TotalNo.ofRooms:Suite 1,350.00Family 1,100.00Standard 900.00 PLANTACENTROBACOLODHOTEL&

RESIDENCESCor.Araneta&RoxasSts.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4680400FaxNo.:(034)4680408Reservation:No.ofRooms:Standard 1,650.00Deluxe 1,850.00FamilyStandard 2,450.00FamilyDeluxe 2,950.00Superior 2,450.00BridalSuite 4,000.00SuperiorSuite 4,500.00ResidenceSuite 5,500.00TheLoftSuite 7,200.00


THESYLVIAMANORSanJuanSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4349801/7090927FaxNo.:(034)4349833STANDARDTWIN(twosinglebeds) 1,990.00SUPERIORA(1single&1double) 2,350.00SUPERIORB(1single&1double) 2,950.00DELUXETWIN(2doublebeds) 3,200.00DELUXEQUEEN1Queensizedbed 3,200.00JUNIORSUITE1Queensizedbed

5,000.00DELUXESTUDIOSUITE1Kingsizedbed

5,000.00PRESIDENTIALSUITE1Kingsizedbed

8,000.00Tripleoccupancy(additional) 650.00 JACQUELINESPENSION13thGatuslaoSt.,BacolodCityNo.ofRooms:40FamilyDouble(4pax)

650.00TripleRoom 650.00FamilyDouble(3pax) 600.00Double 550.00Single 450.00Nonaircon 200.00 LDPENSIONSanJuanSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:4346920Reservation:BenjieLimNo.ofRooms:31Aircon(goodfor2beds)

750.00

AirconTwin 700.00AirconStandard 650.00Budget 600.00Economy 550.00Extra 150.00

PENSIONBACOLOD/PENSIONELEVEN11thSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4347065Reservation:FeRemetioNo.ofRooms:76AirconSingle 490.00DoubleACw/TV 600.00DoubleAC 500.00FANRoom(Single) 250.00FANRoom(Double) 295.00Airconw/oTV 410.00Extrabed 60.00BudgetRoomsSingleDoubleTriple

185.00245.00225.00

G&JHORIZONPENSIONLocsinLibertadSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4333098Reservation:BernadetteVergaraNo.ofRooms:12FamilyRooms 1,000.00SuperDeluxe 800.00Deluxe 650.00 Standard 500.00 Extra 100.00 SEABREEZEHOTELSanJuanSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4337370/4333907FaxNo.:(034)4332258Reservation:MarigoldBesaNo.ofRooms:16Single 858.00StandardDouble 945.00DoubleDeluxe 1,095.00ExecutiveSuite 1,750.00


PENSIONELEVEN13thLacsonSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4347065Single(w/AC) 410.00Double(w/AC) 340.00Double(NonAC) 238.00Single(NonAC) 195.00 BALDEVIAPENSIONHOUSESanJuanSanSebastianSts.,B.C.Tel.No.:(034)4338107Executive 1,210.00Junior 792.00Deluxe 638.00Deluxe(NonA/C) 418.00 PALMINNAPARTELLELocsinSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)7080070Single(NonA/C) 250.00Double(NonA/C) 300.00Single/DoubleA/C 450.00Single/DoubleA/C 550.00 ROSITASHOMETELMabiniSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4345136DoubleAC 500.00MatrimonialAC 450.00Double(NonA/C) 350.00Single(NonA/C) 350.00Singlebed(FAN) 350.00Fan(goodfor4) 500.00

TINDALOPENSIONTindaloSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)7090006SingleA/C(Med) 425.00SingleA/C(Large) 475.00Matrimonial(Fan) 325.00

HALILIINNLacsonSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4333342Aircon(for2pax) 400.00Single(NonA/C) 200.00Family(Fanfor3) 400.00 BELLESPENSIONHOUSE17thLacsonSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4345575SuiteRoom 1,500.00FamilyRoom 1,050.00DoubleA/C 900.00SingleA/C 700.00MatrimonialA/C 850.00 JACQUELINSAPARTELLE13thCornerAguinaldoSts.,B.C.Tel.No.:(034)7098580SingleA/C 450.00Single(NonA/C) 200.00 WHITEHOUSEPENSIONVillarosaSt.,Sumag,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4441350DoubleA/C 500.00SingleA/C 450.00Single(NonA/C) 300.00 MERCENARYBARINNLirovilleSubdivision,SingcangBacolodCityTel.Nos.4336181to82

AllairconroomswithTV

Executive 700Matrimonial 500FamilyRoomGoodfor5

1,300


HECITASPENSIONBanggaCory,CircumferentialRoadBacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4460193FamilyA/C 1,000.00SingleA/C 800.00Deluxe 500.00Executive 800.00Single(FANfor2) 400.00

PENSIONPHOENIXRosarioSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)4320397DoubleA/C 400.00SingleA/C 320.00Single(NonA/C) 300.00Ordinary(for2) 200.00Single(w/CR) 200.00Single(w/commonCR)

150.00

RAINBOWPENSION

MabiniSt.,BacolodCityTel.No.:(034)7077931Aircon(24hrs.) 450.00Single(O/Nstay) 320.00Single(24hrs.FAN) 250.00ShortTime 180.00SingleO/N 190.00

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COCOGROVEPENSIONHOUSEYlaganSt.,SanCarlosCityTel.No.(034)3125619CellNos.:09162019402/09177895642Re

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