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Marbuena Island Resort

Marcos — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:23 +0000

The unspoiled paradise islands and white sand beaches that dot the northern part of Iloilo are slowly gaining the attention of a growing number of tourists. A common concern of there potential tourists is that there are little to no accommodations if they wish to visit these sought after parts of the province. Fortunately, they can now have the choice of spending a relaxing weekend getaway at Marbuena Island resort, a charming full featured island resort blessed with a white sand beach, azure blue waters, great islandscape panoramic views, excellent facilities, and a whole lot of nature’s surprises and discoveries.

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Pan de Azucar Island

Marcos — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:10 +0000

Pan de Azucar is the biggest and most popular among Concepcion’s 16 islands because of the enchantingly tall and steep mountain, called Mt. Pan de Azucar or Mt. Manaphag, standing like a towering sentinel in the center of the island.Â Tampisaw is also the name of the festival of Concepcion held in the island on the fourth week of April to celebrate Earth Day.Read the rest of Pan de Azucar Island (9 comments)

Colegio de San Agustin Bacolod

Marcos — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:08:51 +0000

Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod (CSA-B) is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution of learning owned and administered by the Augustinians of the Province of Santo NiÃ±o de Cebu in the Philippines. It is located in Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province. The Spanish Augustinians were the first Christian religious order to enter the Philippines and begin its conversion to Catholicism.

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities-accredited institution, bearing a Level II accredited status.

Contact

Address: Benigno S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, 6100
E-mail: Info@csab.edu.ph
Trunklines: (34)434-2471 to 75 & (34)434-7887

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Bacolod Schools

Marcos — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:29:47 +0000

Bacolod City is the educational center of Negros Occidental. The city has 45 public schools and forty-three 43 private elementary schools with 18 kindergarten schools. Bacolod City also has 19 public high schools and 28 private high schools. Meanwhile, there are 13 tertiary schools (colleges and universities) and twenty-three (23) vocational school in the city offering various courses in different fields. There is also a state-owned school namely Carlos A. Hilado Memorial State College. This state college has branches in Talisay, Bacolod and Alijis.

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Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 Pictures

Marcos — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:58:11 +0000

Last week (December 3 to 6), all six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in Western Visayas met in Roxas City to showcase the colorful and unique tourist attractions of region. Western Visayas is among the most visited region in the Philippines, being home to the world famous Boracay Island, Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, and Masskara Festival of Bacolod City along with the alluring cultural and natural attractions of Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, and Iloilo provinces. Onlookers and visitors attending the tourism assembly were treated to the unique opportunity of experiencing the best of Western Visayas in just one place. Here are pictures of the Western Visayas Parade of Festivals held on December 4:

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Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 Schedule

Marcos — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:21:00 +0000

All provinces of Westen Visayas will gather together in Roxas City, Capiz this first week of December for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, an annual event showcasing the colorful and unique tourist attractions of Western Visayas Region. The viewing public will be able to witness some of the country’s famous festivals in just one place and will be able to learn about the different tourist destinations of Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Aklan, Antique, Guimaras, and Capiz.

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John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University

Marcos — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:06:55 +0000

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) is a pioneer institution in maritime education in Iloilo. Since its establishment in 1948, the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, then Iloilo Maritime Academy and all its units has gone a long long way. Today, the school holds international accreditation by being certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) of Norway for its Quality Assurance System – the first in the Philippines, second in Asia and third in the world to have a such distinction. Recently, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University is one of the top maritime schools certified by the Commission on Higher Education as having complied with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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West Visayas State University

Marcos — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:16:03 +0000

West Visayas State University (WVSU) is a state university located in Iloilo City. The School was founded on June 16, 1902, forming part of the early Philippine school system under the American regime. Known as the Iloilo Normal Institute and later the Iloilo Normal School, WVSU was one of the five tributary schools created to address the need to train Filipino teachers under the tutelage of the Thomasites. At present, West Visayas State University has 67 programs offered in the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate levels in its main campuses. West Visayas State University vigorously pursues its mission to produce globally competitive lifelong learners. The University has consistently maintained its leadership among institutions of higher learning in Western Visayas[citation needed] and dynamically evolves as it strives towards its vision to be among the top ten universities in Southeast Asia by 2015.

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Planta Centro Hotel

Marcos — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:05:05 +0000

Planta Centro Hotel Description

The Planta Centro Hotel is Bacolod’s new Mediterranean inspired hotel offering first class services and facilities. Planta Centro Hotel is located in cor Araneta and Roxas Streets, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Rating: First Class

Number of Rooms: 83

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Negros Occidental Map

Marcos — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:02:34 +0000

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