Yesterday, we went to the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines", San Fernando Pampanga, for the LIGLIGAN Parul or the world-renowned Giant Lantern Festival. It was my first time to witness the said festival and I was really amazed. The lanterns were really beautiful and exceptional. The commercial "walang ganyan sa States" comes to my mind while watching the dancing lanterns 'coz it's only...
Yesterday, me and a friend decided to rediscover Manila and to be a tourist for the day so we went there armed with our digital camera, extra battery, extra film for thr SLR, shades, sun block and last but not the least money for the entrance fee. OUr first stop was San Agustin Church.San Agustin Church is the oldest stone Church in the...
Earlier, me and my sister went to Greenhills to eat at CONTIS and buy some gifts for her goodchild, unfortunately we don't know where Contis is :) so we decided to have dinner after the Mass and shopping of course!? First, we went window shopping, then went to Toy Kingdom (One of my favorite place ever!?!) bought some gifts and then eat at...
Ar last, after months of planning I actually joined Ivan Man-Dy's "A FEU Good Men Tour" and see the artistically fabulous Far Eastern University (FEU). We explored all the corners of the campus and it scream ART DECO, from building architecture of geometric patterns, to staircases, doors, doorknobs, gates and windowpanes. Aside from that, this campus is a big gallery. It houses the...
Are you a designer wannabee? Do you have talent in designing, drawing or painting? Well, if you are and you want to showcase your talent just join the 1st Annual Artwork T-shirt Design Competition. The deadline of the competition will be on Nov. 15, 2007. All you need to do is to buy an Artwork product like t-shirts, caps, skirts, bags and accessories...
Tomorrow will be the start of the Masskara Highlights and as what I had said, I'll go home in Bacolod and celebrate it, but unfortunately I can't wahhhhh.. My sister told me that I have to stay here in Manila until November. I don't have a choice 'coz she will be the one who'll pay for my plane ticket hehehe... That's what you...
Early this morning, I went to SM Megamall around 8:30 for my first (and I hope not the last) Bloggers' Breakfast at Sugarnot. And thanks to Enrico for bugging me for days just to go. Actually he's been inviting me to attend press cons, launchings, blogger events and so fort and so on, but my usually reply was "ok! Thanks but no thanks!"...
October is here again and what else are we expecting? Of course the month long celebration of the Bacolod Masskara Festival! This festival was conceived in 1980 amidst the sugar slump by a group of local government, civic figures and artist as a support to left-up the City's economy. Well, this could have dampened the spirit of everyone but not the Bacolodnon for...
The Lorenzo South Resort is a 28-room AA resort nestled in the 4 kilometer stretch of refined white sand beach and blue crystalline waters of Boracay Island, Philippines. It is one of the pioneering resorts in the Island, owned by The Jimenez family. The resort is just a short walk from the center of the Island where everything is happening, from shopping to...
st Monday, my friend MM, Mei and I went to Greenbelt for a quick lunch, or should I say dinner 'coz it's already 4PM. While, brainstorming (hahaha..) where to eat, one of our friend, Tintin, text that we should try Tropezz Restaurant Bar 'coz according to her the place ambience is really good and the food are great. So, we went there, even...
Come and discover the world under the sea at the Manila Ocean Park. The first world-class marine themed park to adopt a fusion concept, bringing together an Oceanarium, open water marine habitat, a mall, hotel, restaurant and multi-purpose function facilities in one complex.This is the Philippines' first state-of-the-art oceanarium and the first largest aquarium to be built in the country. You will see...
The 18th Philippine Travel Mart, also known as “Sale ng Bayan” just opened this after at the Megatrade Halls, 5th flr. Bldg B of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. This was organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) with global visions events and marketing network and various stakeholders in the travel industry.This is a great way to save on your trips around...
Well, I'm always online and I come upon unique and great sites that I want to share with you for today's thursday thirteen. This sites are for those who love to travel, who's into graphic designs and for those who are looking for a great layout/template and tutorials. I hope you'll like it too. Check 'em out. 1. naomi.se - One of my...
Well, today is my birthday and we (me and my sis) celebrated it at CrustAsia. My sister wants me to invite my friends for dinner but unfortunately they are not available. I told her that I'll just treat my friends out for dinner the next day. Anyways, our first plan is to eat at burgoo (podium) but when I arrived there, I was...
Kultura Filipino has a show at SM Megamall until Sunday, Aug 26, 2007. They showcase the World Class Philippine craftsmanship. They are a one-stop shop for unique Filipino products from shell crafts from Cebu, to fabrics from Mindanao and furniture’s from Negros. Aside from that Kultura Filipino also sells a lot of products like accessories, clothes, bags and furniture from all over the...
Thirteen things I want for my birthday...1. MacBook - I'm planning on saving for this one, but it would take me 25 years hehehe..2. Canon 400D/Nikon D40 - Wishful thinking. I hope someone would give me one. amp!3. Gap Cologne - I love the so pink and ohm.4. Thailand - I really want to go to this beautiful country and see the beautiful...
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is one of the most visited site in Singapore and it is located at the heart of chinatown. Some people said that the sacred Buddha tooth relic is housed in this magnificent temple. It is place in a Stupa made of 420kg of gold that was donated by devotess. Devotees and visitors can only see this thing through...
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were designed by an Argentine-American architect named Cesar Pelli and were completed in 1998 and became the tallest building in the world, from 1998 to 2004, until the Taipai 101 took over. But upto this day it is still the world’s tallest twin tower. ...
With Papa Merlion at SENTOSA ISLAND.This was taken on our 2nd day in Singapore @ Sentosa Island. Well, on our 1st day there we went to see the much talk symbol of Singapore 'the merlion' in Marina Bay, unfortunitely she was on a shower. So instead we had our photo taken with the baby merlion. And now with the Father Merlion who's the...
We went to see the Merlion on our first day in Singapore but unfortunately she was taking a shower so we decided to take a photo of the baby merlion instead. We're really disappointed but we don't have a choice so we went window shopping instead and we had a blister after hehehehe... Imagine walking for almost 6 hours but we had fun...
Last weekend I went to Iloilo City to join the Ilonggos in celebrating one of the most exciting festival in the Philippines, the "2007 Dinagyang Festival". It was my first time to witness the festival and it was a great and awesome experience. I got overwhelmed by the large crowed who joined the festival. Alot of tourist flocked the streets, from foreigners to...
