The Bacolod City government has lined-up tourism activities for April and May called “One Summer Smile” to entice local and national tourists to visit the city to help boost its economy.
Councilor Claudio Puentevella said they are trying to create something new to help Bacolod become one of the top tourist destinations for summer this year, not only in the Visayas but in the whole Philippines. Mayor Monico Puentevella, who is supporting the efforts of his son, said the activity will disclose what the city could offer to both local and national tourists who decide to spend summer in Bacolod City. Councilor Puentevella, also joined by Councilors Wilson Gamboa Jr., El Cid Familiaran, Sonya Verdeflor and Ana Marie Palermo, said at a press conference yesterday that they want people to be aware that Bacolod has more to offer aside from its delicious food and hospitality. Familiaran said the Sangguniang Panlungsod is in full support of the two-month summer activity, which is the first and a one of a kind in Bacolod. The “One Summer Smile” festivities started April 6 with the opening of the 8th Monico Cup Under 21 Inter Barangay Basketball Tournament and will run through May with a slew of activities including drag races, parties, holy week events, a food fair, fashion show, sporting spectacles and exhibits. Michael Espino, one of the organizers of the “!st Bacolod Speed Fest,” said the drag race will be held from April 11 to 13 at the old Bacolod airport with racers from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo joining the event. He said the expect about 100 cars to run in this event. They will also hold a motocross invitational race on April 25 to 27 at BREDCO. Nep Grandea of SM Bacolod said the 29th Philippine Dog Agility will be also held at SM South Wing on Saturday.*CGS BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO Visayan Daily Star
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