Bringing the Sweetness of Negros Occidental

Filipinos who speak Hiligaynon and Ilonggo is often considered  as a sweet person because of the way they speak their dialect. The Hiligaynon or Ilonggo dialect or some refer it as language has a sing-song intonation and soft spoken that even when these people are angry the sound of their language is still sweet and soft. Aside from the intonation, Negros Occidental where most people who speak Hiligaynon live is known as the "Sugar Bowl of the Philippines" where sugar cane is the primary product of the Island. 

There are several sweet delicacies you can try when you visit Negros Occidental and there is nothing better than bringing back to your love ones the sweetness of the Island.

There are many Pasalubong store you can visit in Bacolod City.

1. Virgie's Homemade Food Product

- This store is the only one in Negros Occidental and this is the place where the business started in 1974. 

Must try: Napoleones, butter scotch and mango tarts

Location: #59 San Sebastian St. Bacolod City. Take Shopping San Sebastian and you can say to the driver to drop you off at Virgie's. But if the driver doesn't know this store you can say in Trinity Church. The Virgie's store is near the Trinity church. If you come from Libertad the store is in your right side and it is before the Trinity Church.

 For more information you can visit their website http://virgieshomemade.com/

2. Bong Bong's Pasalubong


3. Mercy Pasalubong
 

The Ruins: Built with Love

The Ruins

This is the mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson. During the World War II in 1942 the guerrila fighters torched the mansion thus it was burned down. Now this place serves as a tourist spot, wedding venue and other special events. This  also gives a very beautiful view in the morning and a romantic view in the evening to its guests.

                                                        

                                        The beautiful view of The Ruins in the morning

                                         The romantic view of The Ruins in the evening
How to get there

This is located in Talisay, Negros Occidental. From Robinsons Bacolod take Bata Libertad jeepney going north and it cost 8 pesos.Then tell the drive that you are going to The ruins or you can ask the driver to drop you off at Bangga (Bang-ga) Rose Lawn. It is in your left side and you can see a sign that says "THIS WAY TO THE RUINS" Then take a motorcycle tell the driver that you are going to the ruins P15/per person as of 2012. You can also take taxi but it may cost more compare to the jeepney.  If you have a car you can visit their website http://theruins.com.ph/ for more direction. 

Entrance fee is P40 for adults and there is a discount for senior citizens and students.

There is a coffee shop inside The Ruins where you can relax and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the place. The place has also souvenir shop where you can buy gift for your love ones back home.

Sweets in the City of Smile Bacolod

Do you have a sweet tooth like me? Then if you visit Bacolod City you should try the cake shops in this place.

1. Felicia's Pastry Cafe

- located at the Central Walk of Robinsons Bacolod and they also have another shop at 6th Lacson Street DOLL Building Bacolod.

           Try its colorful and delicious macaroons that comes with different flavor (P40/piece)

The price of its cakes are affordable considering the taste is really delicious

For more information visit its facebook account

https://www.facebook.com/Felicias.pastry.cafe