Bacolod- Iloilo vice versa schedule

This information might be useful if you are planning to visit Bacolod or Iloilo or vice versa.

There are two types of transportation you can take when you are planning to visit Bacolod or Iloilo. You can take Roro or Fast craft.

For the fastcraft you can take Ocean Jet, Weesam Express or 2go

Ocean Jet schedule as of 2013
* 8 round trips daily
* Bacolod- Iloilo and vice versa
* Everyday Trip Schedule
                 6:15am
                 7:45am
                 9:15am
                10:45am
                12:45pm
                  2:15pm
                  3:45pm
                  5:15pm

For more information please contact: Bacolod (034)433-5359, 708-8201/ 435-2489
                                                             Iloilo (033)335-8887, 509-7543,509-9018


Weesam Express schedule as of 2013
* Bacolod- Iloilo and vice versa
* Everyday Trip Schedule
                6:30am
                8:10am
                9:50am
               11:30am
                1:10pm
                2:50pm
                4:45pm

Fare( all charges in)
One way
Eco-non aircon        250 pesos
Eco- aircon              350 pesos
FC- aircon               445pesos

Roundtrip Promo
Eco- aircon              570 pesos
FC- aircon                650pesos
* When I bought the roundtrip ticket open ticket, I asked the ticketing office until when can I use my roundtrip ticket. They told me that the roundtrip ticket can be used within one year as long as it is an open ticket.

For more information please contact: Bacolod 433-9125/707-2282, cellphone 09228200270
                                                             Iloilo 337-3282/505-8423, cellphone 09228660338

Silay-Bacolod Airport Shuttle Bus

This is located at the back of SM Department Store. As of June 2013 the fare is Php 100.00 per person. This shuttle bus follows its service schedule even though the van is not full and or even you are alon. One thing you should do is to give extra time because after the van leaves the terminal it has another stops. It visits hotels or pension houses to pick up other travelers.

If you are from southern part of Negros Occidental and it is difficult for you to go to SM Bacolod, there are also shuttle bus along the way in Sum-ag area. If you are taking a bus you just have to tell the driver to drop you off in the airport shuttle bus. The shuttle bus fare in Sum- ag is Php 130,00 per person.

 I don't have their schedule but before you go down in a bus you can ask the shuttle bus driver if they are able to catch your flight. They will honestly tell you that you can take their shuttle bus but if the scheduled shuttle bus already left they will advise you to go directly to Bacolod.

POEA Bacolod

Overseas Filipino Workers who are currently living in Negros Occidental can now easily process their Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) in POEA Bacolod.

PDOS in POEA Bacolod is scheduled every WEDNESDAY only. They told me that it will start 8am but it started 9am. It is a whole day orientation. You can get your PDOS certificate 2 days after (Friday) since they need to send it to Regional Office in Iloilo for signature.

You may contact POEA Bacolod:

POEA Satellite Office
2nd Floor, Old City Hall
Araneta-Luzuriaga St.
Bacolod City
(034) 434-7391 (telefax)poea.bacolod@yahoo.com.ph

Korean Visa Requirement for Workers (E9, E6, D6, E7, E2, etc.) With Visa Issuance Number and other visa information

My Korean Employer was the one who get my visa number in Korea. I gave all my documents to them and they applied it to the Korean Immigration. After processing they gave me a VISA ISSUANCE NUMBER and instructed me to visit Korean Embassy in the Philippines.

Here is the following documents you should bring in the Korean Embassy :

1. Application Form
2. One Passport sized colored photo
3. Passport (original and copy)
4. Visa Issuance Number
5. Visa Fee(As of 2013) Php 2250 (single entry)
                                        Php 3600 (multiple entry)
6. For F1 and E6 (photocopy of the contract)

* Processing time usually 3 working days

Below are some of the information that I found in related to korean visa http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/main/index.jsp

If you could not see the picture clearly please click the link below

http://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/announcement/index.jsp

Fitness Gym In Bacolod City

I wanted to enroll in a fitness gym in Bacolod City but because I am not familiar to the place and how much would be the gym rate so I tried to search in the web to see any information related to the fitness gym in Bacolod city. Unfortunately I was not able to see any information related to gym thus I visited some of the fitness gym in Bacolod City and ask for their gym rates. Below are the informtion regarding the gym in case someone like me needs it.
Note:Prices below are subject to change so I advise you to call the fitness centers.

1.  Family Shape UP Center

Address: T.U. Square Bldg. Cor Lacson Northdrive, Bacolod City

Telephone No. (63) 34- 434-7326

Gym Hours: 6am - 12am Mon - Sat

                   1pm - 8pm Mon - Fri

Direction: This is located near Citi Hardware in Lacson Area.

GYM RATES

Per Session                            P 300.00

2x/wk (8 sessions/mo)               900.00

3x/wk (12 sessions/mo)          1,000.00

5x/wk (20 sessions/mo)          1,200.00

Student (3x/week)                     800.00

This is a fully air-conditioned fitness gym. They also offer other exercises such as Aerobics, yoga,pilates, Taekwondo, TRX.

Additional P 250.00 for Annual Membership.

2.  Presidents' Fitness Hub

Address: 2F Carmela Valley Building, 8th Lacson Street, Bacolod City

Gym Hours: 6am - 9pm Monday  to Saturday

RATES:

Per Session                            P 200.00

2x/ Week                                1,000.00

3x/Week                                 1,100.00

Unlimited                                1,200.00

Additional P 400.00 for Annual Membership.

Direction: Beside the Negros Show Room there is a small road. Go straight and you will find the Carmela Valley Building on your left side. The gym is located in the second floor. You can see the sign inside the building.

This is a fully air-conditioned fitness gym that has a shower and changing room which I like because my house is far from Bacolod City. So after exercise I can have a shower and feel fresh after. You can also be part of their program where you will have a fitness instructor who will guide you all the way and you don't need to pay an extra fee for your instructor.

3. There is also a fitness gym in front of La Salle University but I was not able to get their information

4. Another gym is the Sam's Fitness Gym located in shopping area.

5. Eclipse Healing & Body Design Center- It is located near Riverside Medical Center. For the prices and other information,you can check their facebook since it varies from time to time. I really love this fitness center because they have different fitness programs so you won't get bored in just one exercise. I usually attend in their 8am and 9am studio fitness class and do the spinning class at 10am. If you want to join the spinning class you must have a reservation as soon as you arrive the center since it is a first come first serve. Reservation cannot be made through phone call. In case it is already full you can wait until 10minutes after the class starts because some people who made a reservation may not be able to come so you can use their bike.

It is also an air conditioned fitness center with shower room. How ever if you need a gym instructor you need to pay an additional fee which I did not do cause with their 3 hours fitness program I am already fell exhausted.

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.