The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental

It was my second time to visit "The Ruins" in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. But during my second visit I've learned so many things about it's history since there was a Tour Guide.  

The Tour Guide 

The Mansion  was built in 1900 in the center of an "Azucarera", owned by  Don Mariano Lacson for his first wife Maria Braga but when her first wife died  Don Mariano Lacson remarried and leave the Mansion to his ten siblings. The were ten rooms on the second floor.  During world war II they hired a Japanese garderner.  When they knew that it was an informant  for the Japanese Military the Guerellas decided to burned down the Mansion to avoid the Japanese Militaries from occupying  the Mansion. It was abandoned for many years but now it is one the most visited  tourist spots in Negros Occidental. 

This symbol stands for Mariano and Maria

If you want to visit "The Ruins" there is an entrance fee of Php50.00and  opens from 8:30am - 8:00pm from Monday to  Sunday.  There is also a restaurant inside.

KADAYAWAN FIESTA AT THE APO VIEW HOTEL 2012

The Apo View hotel has launched its opening of  "Kadayawan Fiesta at The Apo View" last August 7, 2012.  It is one of the most  festive events and a must visit here in Davao City every  year. During the opening a cultural dance presentation took place at the main lobby of the hotel, followed a  presscon,  dinner at Entree and Fire Dance at the Garden Patio.  

Cultural Dance at the main lobby of the hotel

Art Exhibit by Ronald Tamfalan

Floral Exhibit

Photo Exhibit from Selected Davao Photographers (photo courtesy of Caroline Espejon)

Luscious Foods of  Entree Restaurant

To those who wish to catch up with the hotel's activity which will run from August 7-19, 2012. Check this calendar of  activities (courtesy of www.olanology.com)