It was on October 29, 2017 when the Museum of Natural History opened its doors to the public for a one-day preview. However, it was only in 2018 when the museum accepted a steady stream of visitors into its halls. “Steady” is the word and so, too, is “FREE”. So, it was not surprising to […]
Author: Betsy Gazo
On July 10, 2019, The Embassy of France in the Philippines and Micronesia brought to Bacolod City 11 French films to be viewed free-of-charge for three days (July 10-12) at the Ayala Cinema of Ayala Mall Capitol Central. Dubbed the French Film Festival, it was the first time that the event was organized in the […]
When travel bloggers go on trips, whether as a domestic traveler, or an international one, the last thing they want is to be encumbered by a physical load. Unless one travels first class and enjoys porter services and a private vehicle, the travel blogger usually gets to do as the locals do which is more […]
The JGM Textile Arts Center is right in Bacolod City in the University of St. La Salle. This collection of textiles from 72 countries is the first international folk textile gallery in the Philippines and probably in Asia. JGM is Jose Garcia Montelibano, the father of the collector Mara Montelibano who opened the center in […]
From our seas come many treasures but, for me, these treasures become even more priceless when these are rare, unique and never to be duplicated either by nature or by human hands. Bacolod is one of the lucky cities where treasures from the sea are ensconced and securely at that on the walls of a […]
It was serendipitous that a brief role in an indie film was offered to me and I said, “Yes.” After all, the director himself had sent me a private message that I was recommended for the haciendera role. I thought that it would be exciting to be in front of the camera again. When I […]
Tour guides, to be more effective, need continuous education and this includes getting updates on data and statistics, finding out the latest attractions, be up-to-date with ongoing and future events and travel more. The Alliance of Tourguides of Occidental Negros (ATON) crossed the Guimaras Strait to visit key destinations of Iloilo province last May 21 […]
I am extremely proud of how far Misyel’s Catering Services had gone int he local food business. If there is a heart-warming success story of someone I know personally, it would be the story of how Michelle Uy Gerona hurdled the boulders of discouragement and tragedy life hurled at her and her family. She was […]
Writing about food is not just a matter of going to a restaurant, clicking cameras, and digging right in. This I discovered when I decided to, ten years ago, form a food-tasting group of 5 named Team Tikim. I would contact hotels and ask if the team could do a taste test of the dishes […]
The Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke is Japan Foundation’s newest travelling exhibition. This innovative contemporary crafts exhibition present 65 works by Japanese netsuke carvers and artists. The exhibition is from May 1 to 26, 2019 at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City, and at the 3rd Level of Greenbelt 5, Phase 1 in Makati City […]
