Project Hapit: Youth Tourism Collective

28/07/2026

Some streets deserve more than a passing glance.
📍 Burgos Street Heritage Walk
🗓️ July 25, 2026


Reel by: Queenie G. Fagtanan | 3Zero Club Vice-President

26/07/2026

📻 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐈𝐑 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗦. 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗼𝗻, Social Studies Supervisor of the 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 and lead coordinator of the ongoing Cultural Mapping initiative, was featured on 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 with 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗺 on 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐲𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝.

During the live guesting, Dr. Guanzon discussed the importance of 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 in identifying, documenting, and safeguarding Bacolod City's tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She shared updates on the collaborative efforts of the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and the Bacolod City Tourism Office in preserving the city's historical and cultural treasures for future generations.

Joining the discussion was 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂. 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧, Teacher-Mapper and Adviser of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓, who provided an overview of the heritage walk initiative and its role in promoting local history and heritage appreciation among learners and the community.

The guesting also highlighted prospective partnerships and future collaborations between 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 and the 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 in advancing heritage education, cultural conservation, and community engagement.

Together, we continue to celebrate, document, and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Bacolod City.



📸: 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

25/07/2026

Learning history. Walking through heritage. Having fun along the way. 🥰🕺🤵‍♂️✨

25/07/2026

🏛️ 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 | 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, participants embarked on a journey through one of Bacolod City's most historic thoroughfares, 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩, also known as "𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒘." Named after 𝑭𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔é 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒔, one of the three martyr priests of 𝐆𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐙𝐀, the street serves as a reminder of the sacrifices that helped shape the Filipino nation.

The street earned its nickname 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒘 because it was once lined with elegant ancestral homes belonging to prominent families and sugar barons during the golden age of Negros Occidental's sugar industry. Sadly, time and urban development have transformed the streetscape. Of the many ancestral homes that once stood proudly along Burgos Street, only five (5) heritage houses remain today. These surviving structures serve as tangible reminders of Bacolod's rich cultural heritage and the city's important role in the history of the Philippine sugar industry.

The heritage walk was led by our Junior Guides, 𝐗𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚 and 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐚, who shared historical insights and stories that brought the past to life for participants. To further create an immersive experience, the tour guides wore period-inspired costumes, setting the atmosphere for a meaningful exploration of Bacolod's cultural heritage.

The tour commenced at the corner of Lacson and Burgos Streets and concluded at the Megaworld Township, providing participants with a unique opportunity to appreciate the city's transition from its historic roots to its modern landscape.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Maolyn Sison and Sir Aljohn Mana-ay of Megaworld Bacolod for welcoming our group and allowing us to visit the township, which stands on the former site of the 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝-𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐁𝐌𝐌𝐂). The 𝗕𝗠𝗠𝗖 played a vital role in the growth of the local sugar industry and remains an important chapter in Bacolod's history.

Why do we focus on the youth in heritage preservation? Young people are the future custodians of our history and culture. By introducing them to local heritage, we help cultivate a deeper appreciation of their identity, community, and shared past. Heritage walks serve as a bridge between generations, ensuring that stories, traditions, and historical landmarks continue to be valued and protected.

As Bacolod continues to evolve, preserving and understanding our local history allows us to honor the achievements of previous generations while inspiring future ones to safeguard our cultural legacy.



Photos by: Jeremiah Omblero | Sean Gabriele Catalogo

22/07/2026

Highlights from the Central Market Heritage Walk held on July 18, 2026, a journey through history, culture, architecture, and the vibrant everyday life that continues to thrive in one of Bacolod's most iconic landmarks. Every street, stall, and structure tells a story worth preserving for future generations. ❤️
📍 Central Market Heritage Walk
📅 July 18, 2026
🎥 Reel by: Queenie G. Fagtanan

21/07/2026

✨ 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓 𝐱 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞✨

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧 met with the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 to discuss plans and collaborative initiatives for the upcoming 𝓢𝓮𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻 2026 𝓣𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓶 𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴. The meeting, headed by 𝙈𝙨. 𝙇𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙚𝙨, focused on strengthening youth participation, cultural heritage promotion, tourism advocacy, digital tourism, artificial intelligence, and community engagement programs that will highlight the rich history, heritage, and culture of Bacolod City.

We are grateful to the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, for the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to meaningful activities that celebrate our local identity and inspire active citizenship among the youth.
Together, we continue to bridge heritage, tourism, and community development, one step closer to a more vibrant and culturally aware Bacolod.

19/07/2026

☕ 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟é

As a heartfelt expression of appreciation, the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 presented a commemorative framed photo to 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮-𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣, owner of 𝐍𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟é- one of the oldest coffee shops in 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, established in the 1950s, in recognition of her warm hospitality, generosity, and unwavering support throughout our visit.

More than a token of gratitude, our visit to 𝐍𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟é is also our way of supporting a beloved local business that has stood the test of time. For decades, the café has served not only coffee but also stories, memories, and a sense of community to generations of Bacolodnons.

Through Project HAPIT, we hope to encourage young people to appreciate and support homegrown businesses like 𝐍𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟é.These long-standing establishments are living pieces of our city's heritage, preserving traditions, fostering local livelihoods, and offering authentic experiences that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Thank you, 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮-𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣, for keeping this legacy alive and for warmly welcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧. Together, let us continue to celebrate and support the local businesses that shape Bacolod's identity and inspire future generations.

#𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧 #𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 #𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 #𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 #𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 #𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 #𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 #𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗢𝘂𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 #𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧2026

18/07/2026

🏛️ 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊
📍 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
📅 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

Every public market tells a story. Not only of commerce but of the people, culture, and history that shaped a community.

Today's Central Market Heritage Walk allowed participants to rediscover one of Bacolod City's oldest and most significant landmarks. The property was generously donated by the family of 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮, and occupies a four-square-block area bounded by 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵), 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁), 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁), and 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵).

Established in 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟔 during the American colonial period under 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮, the market has stood as a witness to Bacolod's growth through generations. It was reconstructed in 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟖, during the administration of the city's first mayor, 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐒𝐫., destroyed during the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟓, and rebuilt in its present form in 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟔 under 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮. Today, it remains a living symbol of resilience, perseverance, and community.

One of the lesser-known chapters of Bacolod's history is that the first classrooms of 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱, now 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, were once housed within the Central Market before the school transferred to its present site in 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟔. This remarkable story reminds us that the market was more than a place for buying and selling, it was also a place where young minds were nurtured and where education took root. It stands as a testament to how public spaces once served multiple roles in building a thriving community.

As we celebrate 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, visiting the public market reminds us where fresh, locally grown, and nutritious food begins. Our farmers, fisherfolk, and local vendors are the backbone of our food system, ensuring that healthy and affordable produce reaches every family.

More than a place to shop, the public market is a classroom without walls. It teaches us about local agriculture, entrepreneurship, culture, and the everyday lives of the people who sustain our communities. For our students and young people, understanding these spaces strengthens their appreciation of local history and nurtures a deeper sense of identity and pride in their hometown.

In an age where shopping malls continue to expand, let us remember that public markets offer something malls cannot, a direct connection to our local producers, heritage, and community. Every purchase made in the local market supports small businesses, preserves traditional livelihoods, and keeps our local economy thriving. By choosing to patronize our public markets, we are not only buying fresh food, we are investing in our history, our people, and our future.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙛𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤, DOT-accredited Community Tour Guide from the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, for sharing his wealth of knowledge and inspiring stories about Bacolod Central Market. We also sincerely thank 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝘽𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖, from the 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, for warmly welcoming us and helping make this educational heritage walk a meaningful experience.

Let us continue to preserve our public markets, not merely as places of trade, but as living heritage sites that connect generations and remind us that history is best learned where it truly happened.



📸: Sean Gabriele Catalogo, 3Zero Club PIO

16/07/2026

☕ 𝑨 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒅'𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 🏛️

One of the memorable stops during our 𝙋. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙚𝙯 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 last July 4, 2026 was 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐘, a beloved coffee shop that has been serving Bacolodnons since the 1950s at the Libertad Public Market.

Owned and operated by the Lo Family, 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 has become a familiar gathering place for generations of market vendors, early morning shoppers, workers, and commuters. It has long been a favorite stop for drivers and passengers of the Ma-ao, Bago, Pulupandan, Mambukal, Murcia, Handumanan, and Paglaum Village bus and jeepney terminals, where a warm cup of coffee and local delicacies have welcomed countless travelers over the decades.

More than just a coffee shop, 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 is a living reminder that heritage is found not only in old buildings and monuments but also in the family businesses, traditions, and everyday spaces that continue to connect generations.

Educating the youth to patronize local and homegrown coffee shops helps preserve community heritage, support local families and entrepreneurs, and keep cultural traditions alive. Unlike trend-driven cafés, these long-standing establishments tell the story of a place and serve as living spaces where local history, identity, and community connections continue to thrive.

Thank you to the Lo Family for preserving this cherished piece of Bacolod’s history.

14/07/2026