Dining in Style at High-End Bacolod Restaurants and Spots

(Clockwise: Sugba-Sugba, Mezcla Mexican Cocina+Bar, and Imay’s) In a city known for its budget-friendly eats and backyard barbecue legends, Bacolod’s dining scene has always focused on comfort and familiarity. But … Read More

A Complete Guide to Senior Citizen Benefits

From Discounts to Care Here’s a comprehensive overview of Bacolod City Government programs for seniors and retirees, covering each program’s name, purpose, features, eligibility, and enrollment, including how to prepare … Read More

The Story Behind the City of Smile’s Famous Welcome Marker

When travelers make their way into Bacolod City, primarily through the Bacolod-Silay Airport or the northern gateway of the city along the Bacolod-Murcia Road, they’re greeted by an eye-catching sight … Read More

Discover and Indulge in the Seafood Pala-Pala Cravings of Bacolod

Bacolod City is famed for its pala-pala culture—fresh seafood markets paired with paluto-style cooking stalls—offering a feast of flavors at affordable prices. Think ‘Dampa’ here in Manila. Here’s an in-depth guide … Read More

Where to Find Affordable Eats in Bacolod for the Budget-Conscious

Many people, both locals and tourists, go on adventures by just “winging it” or going on a backpacking trip. Traveling to a foreign nation for the first time and relishing … Read More

The Ultimate Lacson Street Playbook

    Where to sleep, shop, feast, and wander along Bacolod’s celebrated Tourism Strip   Why Lacson Street Matters Running north-south through the heart of Bacolod, General Aniceto Lacson Street is … Read More

Bacolod City’s Historic Buildings: Myths or Hidden Stories?

(Clockwise: The Ruins; Bacolod City Public Plaza; San Sebastian Cathedral; and Bacolod City Capitol Building)   Bacolod City, known as the “City of Smiles,” offers more than just the MassKara … Read More

Behind the Smiles, Behind The Masks of Bacolod’s MassKara Festival

      How fiberglass dust, barangay budgets, and tourism pesos converge to create the Philippines’ “City of Smiles.”   Why the Masks Matter Every October, the MassKara Festival in Bacolod transforms … Read More

Inside the MassKara Festival: Activities, Behind-the-Scenes Stories, and the People Who Make It Happen

  Every October, Bacolod City—the famed “City of Smiles”—bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, music, and unbreakable spirit with its most celebrated event: the MassKara Festival. More than just a vibrant … Read More

Hidden Cultural Treasures: Underrated Festivals of Bacolod City and Their Role in Tourism

When people hear Bacolod City, the vibrant MassKara Festival typically comes to mind—a celebration of resilience and joy that has attracted national and international attention since the 1980s. However, beyond … Read More