There is an unfortunate reason why Bacolod is called the City of Smiles. Indeed, it is a friendly city, but in the 1980s, the government faced a financial crisis when sugar importation was halted. As if that were not enough, the luxury liner, MV Don Juan, collided with MT Tacloban, an oil tanker. It left […]
Touring the Art Deco District in Bacolod City
Bacolod City launched its Art Deco District in 2021. Popularized in the 1920s, art deco is a visual arts style characterized by sleek geometric designs. Man-made materials are mainly used in creating stylized forms. Art deco style is a stark contrast to avant-garde. Think of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, which are two […]