The President of the Negros Museum Mrs. Marilyn B. Gamboa sums up the sentimental journey of the institution’s 25 years of existence in the welcome address she gave at the Gibwang formal opening on March 16, 2022. Below is the speech in its entirety. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUNG AND OLD, RICH AND RICHER, WELCOME TO […]
Tag: Negros Occidental
From the confines of the Donya’s lavishly decorated mansion to the stark, well-appointed Junior Suite of Park Inn by Radisson went the journey to healing of the Donya. The Donya was disgusted with Donya Caray who, one early morning with overcast skies, paid the Donya a visit. The Donya was delighted by the unexpected guest […]
The Negros Museum has just put together its Cinco de Noviembre exhibit – an intimate portrayal of this piece of history that is now celebrated around the province as Negros Day. The museum would not be completely a museum reflective of Negrense history and culture without a dedication to the November 5, 1898 event. Here, […]
The core of the Negros Museum is the Talamdan exhibit. The Talamdan is an assemblage of three distinct groupings that support the reason for the exhibit’s being. Talamdan is a Hiligaynon word that means “record”. Hence, the exhibit is an archival one — made up of records and other evidences of transactions. It can also […]
Let’s talk about Hiligaynon, the lilting language spoken by inhabitants of Negros Occidental and the provinces of Panay Island, and even in Romblon, Masbate and Palawan. Forget about baybayin and let us Negrenses and Ilonggos first master Hiligaynon, alternately termed “Ilonggo” the latter referring to Iloilo culture and people. The Hiligaynon language never fails to […]
20 professional tour guides organized and offered free half-day tours for students, retired teachers, and government employees to celebrate Tourism Week. With the valuable sponsorships of local elite transportation providers (many, many thanks to Merczi Pasalubong Center, Meka-J Rent-a-Car Bacolod, Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort, the City of Silay, BMG Travel and Tours, Board Member […]
Lifestyle
Fly Cebu Pacific to Negros Occidental Where the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary, and Rice Becomes Extra Rice
There are many things we locals take for granted like, for example, how our seafoods in Negros are fresh, our organic farms supply us pesticide-free produce, how our restaurant bills are so affordable, and our dishes so delicious. Our desserts are so heavenly that even angels want to visit because they feel at home among […]
