After which normal flight schedule for January 18 are as follows:
Philippine Airlines

Air Philippines

Cebu Pacific

The schedule was furnished to PIA by the Department of Transportation and Communication and was confirmed as of January 11, 2008 by the respective airline representatives. DOTC however stressed that such schedule may change without prior notice and therefore advises the clients of the different airlines to confirm their flight schedules with their respective airlines or travel agents prior to their scheduled flight.

The flying public is also advised to check in at least two hours before their scheduled flight.

From the present airport in Bacolod City, it takes approximately an hour travel at 60kph during a light-moderate traffic situation but the flying public should consider extra time in going to the new airport in Brgy. Bagtic in Silay City.

DOTC will also install road signages and arrows leading to the New Bacolod-Silay Airport along the 4.7-kilometer of the McKinley Road to guide those coming to the new airport.

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The butterfly garden displays the life cycle of butterflies, its different species as well as how they are fed and grown. Live predators of butterflies found at the resort like tarantula, wild geckos, scorpions, millipedes and centipedes, among others were also displayed for educational purposes.

The garden is a must-see for families on a Mambukal outing and also offers interesting information for students on educational trips.

The garden also has a souvenir shop selling items such as frames of dried butterflies and printed t-shirts at reasonable prices.

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The itinerary of the tour which starts 9 a.m. and ends 5:30 p.m. includes the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation in Bacolod City, Bernardo Jalandoni House, Hofileña Heritage House and its art collection and printmaking workshop, and trip to outstanding delicacy sources in Silay City; Church of St. Joseph the Worker-Victorias City; Chapel of the Cartwheels-Manapla town; and an introduction to a new tourist attraction.

To be explained to participants on board the bus are the San Sebastian Cathedral, Palacio Episcopal, Capitol building and park of Negros Occidental, and Kilometer O-Bacolod City; Hda. Matab-ang monument and enchanted trees-Talisay City; ancestral houses, San Diego Church, Cinco de noviembre marker and cultural center-Silay; Heroes of Guintobuan monument-E.B.Magalona town; and iron dinosaurs and Victorias City.

Each tour is limited to 43 participants, on a first come first served basis.

This year, major streets in the city will be activated to be the site of various celebrations and events in addition to the city plaza. 5th street to the whole stretch of Lacson Street will be transformed to be the venue of Electric Masskara where bands and street parties are set.

Meanwhile, Teleperformance is set to hold a public speaking workshop for the 10 lovely Masskara Queen candidates.

The objective of the 3-hour workshop is to get the candidates speak to audience with authority and confidence during the pageant night. Among the topics to be discussed on the workshop are: Tips on public speaking; how to overcome stage fright and the dos and don’ts when on stage.

It is our goal that these ladies will have an exemplary performance when it comes to their speech despite fears that hovers them while on stage and facing the multitude of crowd on the night of the event, said Arbolario.

Arbolario added that they hope that candidates will also be able to boost their self-esteem through this workshop.

“It is going to be, yet again, the biggest Masskara ever. This just gets bigger every year,” festival director Eli F. Tajanlangit said. (CMO/PIA)

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Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the festival will kick off on October 1 with daily activities and programs.

Its highlights will be on October 18 to 21.

Information dissemination and awareness about Bacolod’s tourism, economic and investment attractions and potentials, as well as the MassKara street dancing and other activities are being undertaken by the festival organizer, the Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc.

The mayor said it is time for Bacoleños to invite their relatives and friends abroad or from other parts of the country to take part in the festival next month especially during the street dancing competitions and parade.

For this year, there will be two festival sites, namely the Bacolod public plaza and the reclamation area, Leonardia said. 

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