HomeAsiaPhilippinesVisayasNegros OccidentalBacolod CityYear-end Trip to Bacolod City, Negros Occidental By Marcos Detourist on January 11, 2010I never expected to be visiting Bacolod City so frequently last year since most of my trips were unplanned decisions. Just before the year ended, an unfortunate circumstance hit our family (father’s side). We had to go to Bacolod to attend our Granpa’s funeral.When we arrived in Muelle Loney (Downtown, Iloilo City), jump off point of Iloilo-Bacolod fastcrafts, we learned that the boat was going to arrive 1 hour late. While waiting, we decided to have a quick snack in Roberto’s, which is just a block away from Muelle Loney. I was so happy to discover that they were serving their signature Queen Siopao that day. The Queen Siopao is a larger than usual siopao with bacon, Chinese sausage, chicken pork adobo and egg and is served at only select days for the month.The Iloilo-Bacolod Oceanjet Fastcraft that arrived was bigger boat with an al fresco area on the second floor. I was thankful since I was looking forward to take pictures of Iloilo City’s river wharf and ongoing construction of the coal-fired power plant located in the northern coast of the City. Passengers waiting to board the “Iloilo – Bacolod” Oceanjet Fastcraft Old Warehouses built during Iloilo’s Colonial Past Iloilo Customs HouseIloilo River Wharf Iloilo – Bacolod Weesam Express Cargo DocksIloilo – Guimaras Parola WharfIloilo City’s Coastal Seaports Iloilo Domestic Passenger TerminalIloilo City’s Power Barges and Power Plants P14B 164MW Coal-fired Power Plant in Brgy. Ingore, La Paz, Iloilo CityWhile in Bacolod, I got the chance to go around the city during my free time. I got to take pictures of the Northern Part of the City, mostly along Lacson St. Started from Lopues Mandalagan, turned to B.S. Aquino Drive, went to the Negros Occidental Capitol Complex, then the City Plaza and San Sebastian Church, and finally capping it off with a quick visit in SM City Bacolod. Bacolod Chicken HousePendy’s Restaurant and Pasalubong Shop Orange Art Gallery Riverside Medical CenterNew Jollibee along BS Aquino Drive Lacson St., with Robinsons Place Bacolod Terra Dolce Hua Ming Chinese High School Kuppa Coffee and Tea Negros Occidental Capitol and Lagoon Complex Association of Negros Producer’s Showroom Negros MuseumSan Sebastian Church and BellNew Deco’s Batchoy in SM BacolodUnder construction Pope John Paul II TowerMy Grandparents’ house is located at the border of Bacolod City and Talisay City. Just in front of their house is already a vast sugarcane plantation or Hacienda.Around 500 meters from their house is the ruins of the Lacson Mansion, one of the bourgeoning tourist attractions of the city. I was happy that I’ve finally got the chance to take night shots of the ruins. It was so beautiful during full moon.My “father’s side” hails from Bantayan Island, Cebu. Some of them had to go to Bacolod City by plane from Cebu City so I was again, ecstatic that I’ll be able to take pictures of the new Silay-Bacolod Airport and the sceneries along the highway from Bacolod City to the new airport in Silay City.New Bacolod – Silay AirportThe main intention of our visit was of a tragic nature but there were also a lot of things to be appreciative about. It provided an avenue for our family to reunite since we don’t get to see each other often. We’re spread out in almost every part of Central and Western Visayas not to mention those living in Manila and outside the Country. It was interesting to hear Bisaya (Cebuano), Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Tagalog, and Akeanon all in one house.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Planning for trips on September4 Days Negros Oriental Itinerary — Apo Island, Dumaguete,…My Photos in iTravel Mag Bacolod FeatureBacolod City, Negros Occidental Trip – June 2009Year-end Trip to Bacolod City Photos6 Days Dumaguete and Siquijor Itinerary- DIY Travel Tips &…Comments Lee saysJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:29 pmFirst thing is, my condolence to you. I learned about your grandpa’s death thru Jan Mark in FB. Second, ang Queen’s siopao is available all the time na, like King’s. That’s according to jorp. Third, it would be interesting to know what was going in your mind while being ambivalent (happy-sad). For me it will be very hard, but life goes on, so they say… My uncle in Manila died this week, and just like you, kilit-anay kami mga palakaisahanay all over the world nxt week during the burial. I talked to them over the phone already and we made plans to spend time sa Boracay & Palawan after the burial. Now, how can I contain myself from grief, joy & excitement at the same time? Not to mention Dinagyang pa…it’s hard, but life goes on. chymera00 saysJanuary 12, 2010 at 6:14 pmthanks lee. It’s kind of sad when you think about it but that reality… Life goes on gd man.Subong ko lang ya nabal-an nga everyday na ya gle ang Queen Siopao. gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:53 amoff-topic: marc, buhi pa ang batchoyan strip sa may kilid sang SM Delgado (ung first SM store in Iloilo), lapit Marymart mall? Ang inguday bala ang Decos kag Ted’s kag iban pa nga mga batchoyan? chymera00 saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:17 pmIf you mean La Salette Building, then it’s still there. Is this it in the photo?http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3250520688_f72f2963f8.jpg gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:55 pmcorrect, marc. Thanks guid. It looks nicer na gali no… sang-una dumduman ko every batchoyan there has an altar with Sto. Nino statue on it. Tapos may parang electric candle light na bala nga chinese ang design… hehe. may gaagi na didto gali nga jeep? ano nga byahe? gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:57 pmlast question, tupaday pa gyapon ang Ted’s kag Deco’s sa La Salette Bldg? madamo guid nga salamat chymera00 saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:41 pmahh huo… nag rennovate na subong and there are new shops but Deco’s and Ted’s is still there. Villa and Jaro Liko Jeepneys passes directly in front. gene saysJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:05 amsalamat sa liwat, marc. :) JANET saysJune 3, 2010 at 2:42 pmhello, just want to know places in baoloc we can visit,its my first time there, dont have any idea where to stay and stroll? please help, thanks chymera00 saysJune 5, 2010 at 11:37 amHere’s a few places just at the top of my mind:The (Lacson) Ruins in Talisay City, Bacolod New Government Center, Provincial Capitol and Lagood, Calea Cakes, Goldenfields Entertainment Complex, Mambukal Mountain Resort, Bob’s Cafe, Manokan Country near SM City Bacolod, Pope John Paul II Tower…From Bacolod, it’s quite possible to tour Iloilo City in just a day. You could take the first trip to Iloilo (7AMish) and the last trip back to Bacolod (4-5PMish). Oceanjet has a P300 roundtrip promo, which is considerably cheaper than the other Iloilo-Bacolod fastcraft companies. Make ticket reservations ahead since Iloilo – Bacolod is a busy route and boats can get filled pretty quickly. JANET saysJune 3, 2010 at 2:45 pmplanning to side trip to iloilo as well… just wondering if its possible just for a day trip at iloilo… Lanie saysSeptember 7, 2010 at 1:21 pmHi… I’m visiting bacolod city this coming nov. i’m from manila..would you help me to do an itinerary for my bacolod trip??thanx!! Jherson P. Jaya saysMay 18, 2011 at 3:05 pmhello sir!I just wanna know if its possible to tour bacolod and dumaguete in 3days. So thats a question. hehe. my friends booked a flight on a Friday morning at 7am and we will be returning on Monaday at 9am. I also thinking of going to Ilo-Ilo. What do you things is much better given the info that i’ve given?thank you. i really appreciate your blog =)Jherson Jaya chymera00 saysMay 18, 2011 at 6:12 pmIt’s possible but be advised that the land trip between Bacolod and Dumaguete is around 5-6 hours … you’d be spending a large chunk of your trip on the road. From Bacolod to Iloilo … it’s only a 1-hour ferry ride (fastcraft). If it were me, I’d go for Bacolod – Iloilo … you could just transit Iloilo City and spend more time in Guimaras instead (sightseeing in Iloilo City could be done even with just half a day). Tara saysJuly 20, 2011 at 6:27 amHi po, i really really liked your website and I may say, nakakaingit..I hope you can help to make iterinary for Iloilo Bacolod Guimaras this coming July 29 (AM) to Aug 1 (PM). Please please please! Marcos saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:28 pmHello Tara, check out http://www.exploreiloilo.com/ for itinerary suggestions. cecil saysSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:46 amthe photo “Tay Tung Chinese High School” is actually “St. John’s Institute” also known as “Hua Ming”… the structure at the background is the Queen of Peace Church inside the school campus SJI.it’s nice to have stumbled on your blog.=) Marcos saysSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:24 pmoh… my mistake.. palagi ko lang na mixed up yung dalawang school na yan. Cherry Mae saysJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:03 pmI’ve been an avid fan of this blog and this year-ender has been the greatest article I’ve ever read on this blogHappy new year and keep it up :) Marcos saysJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:13 pmThanks Cherry Mae :) Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Lee saysJanuary 11, 2010 at 11:29 pmFirst thing is, my condolence to you. I learned about your grandpa’s death thru Jan Mark in FB. Second, ang Queen’s siopao is available all the time na, like King’s. That’s according to jorp. Third, it would be interesting to know what was going in your mind while being ambivalent (happy-sad). For me it will be very hard, but life goes on, so they say… My uncle in Manila died this week, and just like you, kilit-anay kami mga palakaisahanay all over the world nxt week during the burial. I talked to them over the phone already and we made plans to spend time sa Boracay & Palawan after the burial. Now, how can I contain myself from grief, joy & excitement at the same time? Not to mention Dinagyang pa…it’s hard, but life goes on.
chymera00 saysJanuary 12, 2010 at 6:14 pmthanks lee. It’s kind of sad when you think about it but that reality… Life goes on gd man.Subong ko lang ya nabal-an nga everyday na ya gle ang Queen Siopao.
gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:53 amoff-topic: marc, buhi pa ang batchoyan strip sa may kilid sang SM Delgado (ung first SM store in Iloilo), lapit Marymart mall? Ang inguday bala ang Decos kag Ted’s kag iban pa nga mga batchoyan?
chymera00 saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:17 pmIf you mean La Salette Building, then it’s still there. Is this it in the photo?http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3250520688_f72f2963f8.jpg
gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:55 pmcorrect, marc. Thanks guid. It looks nicer na gali no… sang-una dumduman ko every batchoyan there has an altar with Sto. Nino statue on it. Tapos may parang electric candle light na bala nga chinese ang design… hehe. may gaagi na didto gali nga jeep? ano nga byahe?
gene saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:57 pmlast question, tupaday pa gyapon ang Ted’s kag Deco’s sa La Salette Bldg? madamo guid nga salamat
chymera00 saysJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:41 pmahh huo… nag rennovate na subong and there are new shops but Deco’s and Ted’s is still there. Villa and Jaro Liko Jeepneys passes directly in front.
JANET saysJune 3, 2010 at 2:42 pmhello, just want to know places in baoloc we can visit,its my first time there, dont have any idea where to stay and stroll? please help, thanks
chymera00 saysJune 5, 2010 at 11:37 amHere’s a few places just at the top of my mind:The (Lacson) Ruins in Talisay City, Bacolod New Government Center, Provincial Capitol and Lagood, Calea Cakes, Goldenfields Entertainment Complex, Mambukal Mountain Resort, Bob’s Cafe, Manokan Country near SM City Bacolod, Pope John Paul II Tower…From Bacolod, it’s quite possible to tour Iloilo City in just a day. You could take the first trip to Iloilo (7AMish) and the last trip back to Bacolod (4-5PMish). Oceanjet has a P300 roundtrip promo, which is considerably cheaper than the other Iloilo-Bacolod fastcraft companies. Make ticket reservations ahead since Iloilo – Bacolod is a busy route and boats can get filled pretty quickly.
JANET saysJune 3, 2010 at 2:45 pmplanning to side trip to iloilo as well… just wondering if its possible just for a day trip at iloilo…
Lanie saysSeptember 7, 2010 at 1:21 pmHi… I’m visiting bacolod city this coming nov. i’m from manila..would you help me to do an itinerary for my bacolod trip??thanx!!
Jherson P. Jaya saysMay 18, 2011 at 3:05 pmhello sir!I just wanna know if its possible to tour bacolod and dumaguete in 3days. So thats a question. hehe. my friends booked a flight on a Friday morning at 7am and we will be returning on Monaday at 9am. I also thinking of going to Ilo-Ilo. What do you things is much better given the info that i’ve given?thank you. i really appreciate your blog =)Jherson Jaya
chymera00 saysMay 18, 2011 at 6:12 pmIt’s possible but be advised that the land trip between Bacolod and Dumaguete is around 5-6 hours … you’d be spending a large chunk of your trip on the road. From Bacolod to Iloilo … it’s only a 1-hour ferry ride (fastcraft). If it were me, I’d go for Bacolod – Iloilo … you could just transit Iloilo City and spend more time in Guimaras instead (sightseeing in Iloilo City could be done even with just half a day).
Tara saysJuly 20, 2011 at 6:27 amHi po, i really really liked your website and I may say, nakakaingit..I hope you can help to make iterinary for Iloilo Bacolod Guimaras this coming July 29 (AM) to Aug 1 (PM). Please please please!
Marcos saysJuly 23, 2011 at 6:28 pmHello Tara, check out http://www.exploreiloilo.com/ for itinerary suggestions.
cecil saysSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:46 amthe photo “Tay Tung Chinese High School” is actually “St. John’s Institute” also known as “Hua Ming”… the structure at the background is the Queen of Peace Church inside the school campus SJI.it’s nice to have stumbled on your blog.=)
Marcos saysSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:24 pmoh… my mistake.. palagi ko lang na mixed up yung dalawang school na yan.
Cherry Mae saysJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:03 pmI’ve been an avid fan of this blog and this year-ender has been the greatest article I’ve ever read on this blogHappy new year and keep it up :)