09 January 2012

Bacolod, Negros Occidental

No conflicting schedules. After four years after my appointment as RMIS coordinator, I was able to join the cross-visit for the first time. It was my second time in Bacolod but this visit is official and longer than the first one which was just a quick stopover on the ferry on our way to Cagayan de Oro.

From the Bacolod airport which is actually located in Silay City, we just dropped our luggage at the pension house and hurried immediately (we were late because of the delayed departure of the plane from Manila) to the first item in the itinerary. The Penalosa Farm in Victorias City, which is into organic farming, offers buffet meals highlighting dishes from their organically grown chickens, pigs, fish, and vegetables. The farmer gave a very clear and informative lecture about what they are doing on his farm. It looked like many of us were convinced about the healthy, profitable, and environment-friendly prospects of organic farming systems.



The second destination had to be canceled because of the time constraint. We opted to take a side trip to the Ruins in Talisay City.

I'm sure most of us, if not all, truly enjoyed the informative and entertaining tour of the place courtesy of our energetic and comic guide named "Roger Lacson".