Negros Occindental Information

Bacolod History

Bacolod City got its name from Hiligaynon word “bakolod” since the area was stony and hilly. In 1787 however, the muslim raids forced the Bacolod settlement transferred to the shoreline. The previous site of Bacolod was Da-an Banwa which translates as “old town”. Spanish Occupation Governor Manuel Valdevieso Morquecho made Bacolod as the capital of [...]

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Bacolod Restaurants

If you drop by at Bacolod, be sure to check out local restaurants and cafe their to fully experience the place. 21 Restaurant (Lacson, Bacolod City) Phone number: 433-4096 Aboy’s Restaurant (Goldenfield, Bacolod City) Phone number: 435-0760 Ample Corner Restaurant (Cordova) Phone number: 471-2922 Bascon CafĂ© (Cors 27th/Lacson St.) Phone number:433-2011 (2374 C L Montelibano [...]

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Negros Occidental Schools and Colleges

Looking for schools and colleges in Negros Occidental? Here’s a list of schools and colleges located mostly in Bacolod City, Silay and Talisay. A Child’s Place (Atis Bacolod City) Phone Number: 433-6440 AMA Computer College Bacolod Inc. (8 San Agustin) Phone Number: 433-6440 Antonie Day Care Center (Airport Subd) Phone Number: 434-3436 Asian Business Institute [...]

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Bacolod Hotels and motels

Looking for place to stay in Bacolod. Here’s a list to of Bacolod hotels and motels. More will be added soon. BACOLOD KING’S HOTEL San Sebastian-Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City Telephone Number: (+63 34) 464 4500 SUGARLAND HOTEL Araneta-Singcang Sts., Bacolod City Tel No.435-2690 Fax: (034) 433-2645 / 435-2645 E-mail: sugarland@mozom.com L’FISHER HOTEL 14th Lacson Street, [...]

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Negros Occidental Religious Places

Old Churches and Sacred Places found in Negros Occidental Balaang Bukid ni Maria (Sitio Tongo, Bgy. Palampas, San Carlos City). About 6.5 km. from city proper. Features Stations of the Cross with a Holy Cross statue of the Blessed Mother and a shrine overlooking the scenic areas of San Carlos. Church of Our Lady Of [...]

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Negros Occidental Natural Tourist Spot

Patag Valley Trekking (Silay City). 45 km. from Bacolod City; located 400 meters above sea level between the highlands of Mt. Silay and Mt. Marapara; home of the Philippines’ spotted deer; highlight of the visit is a skyline ride. Danjugan Island (Cauayan). 177.5 km. from Bacolod City; 3 hectare reserve marine sanctuary, a virtual marine [...]

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