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Today's Photo Friday at Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort in Iloilo.
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 in the Philippines where you could see this. Well, all I can say is my 1.5hr trip fom Manila to Pampanga was worth it.
Well, it's not the usual lantern competition we see on TV or in the Mall 'coz the lanterns are really HUGE. As in 20 feet high lanterns carried by a truck, used a gazillion of light bulbs (just kiddding! They only used 5000 light bulbs) and controlled by a rotors. This rotors are the one that makes the light dance to the rythem of the music in various beautiful patterns.
This year 8 barangays joined the competition to show-off their craftsmanship and ingenuity, namely: Brgy. San Juan, San Nicolas, San Felipe, Telabastagan, Santa Lucia, Sto. Nino, Dolores and Del Pilar. It is a community effort where in the entire barangay help in making this lanterns, from the design concept, to the construction and labor. They are doing this not for the cash, but for the barangays pride and honor. And that's something!
Aside from that, there's also a fireworks display after the grand event. And if you want to see this awesome lanterns just head to the Paskuhan Village in San Fernando, Pampanga for they will display the Giant Lanterns there from Dec. 16 upto Dec 30, 2007. Or contact the Pampanga's Tourism Office.
They have lots of special effects and the lights are really in sync with the music.
2nd Runner-up: Brgy. San Nicolas.
This is one of my favorite lantern in the festival. I like the details of their tiles and it really sparkles in this photo.
3rd Runner-up: Brgy. San Felipe
I also like San Felipe's special effect. They started with a little boy, then with an angel flying and after the narration, the lights started to dance with the groove.
More Giant Lantern Pictures here
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 night life. They offer plush amenities, great view of the beach and good service. Aside from that, the resort also has a diving center: NEW WAVE DIVING (PADI Accredited) and a fabulous Spa!Getting There:
Via Kalibo: Fly from Manila to Kalibo with PAL or Cebu Pacific, from Kalibo Airport take a 2 hour ride to Caticlan Jetty Port (mini-van/bus) and 15 mins pump boat ride to Cagban Port. Via Caticlan: Fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport with SeaAir or Asean Spirit, then ride a tricycle (3mins) from the airport to the Jetty port and 15 mins pump boat ride to Cagban Port. From Cagban ride a tricycle to Angol Point and take a 3 minute walk to the resort.
LORENZO RESORTS
Angol Point, Brgy. Mano-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan, Philippines
Booking Office : 10 John F. Kennedy Street, Project 8, 1106 Quezon City, Philippines . Telephone Numbers: +63(2) 928-0719 . +63(2) 926-3958 . +63(2) 926-4152 . Fax Numbers: +63(2) 926-1726 . Email Addresses: reservations@e-boracay.com . sales@e-boracay.com
Lorenzo South Facade (Restaurant & Front Office)
The newly renovated Front Office
After a long day of swimming and shopping this is the perfect place to be. Relaxing while watching the sunset.
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 here a wide variety of species, such as sharks, fishes and invertebrates indigenous to the country and the Southeast Asia. It has a 25-meter long underwater tunnel that are surrounded by awesome creature. And this will be a great experience for Filipinos for this is comparable to the world's best.
Well, people don't have to go to far away places just to learn and experience swimming and diving with fishes for you can do this at the Manila Ocean Park Open Water Marine Habitat. But unfortunately you will have to hold on a little longer for the Open water Marine Habitat will be opening on July 2008, while the 100 room Boutique Hotel will be opening on April 2008.Well, this will be located behind the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines 1000. For more information please visit Manila Ocean Park website. So see you at the opening!
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 the country 'cos the travel show promises bagsak presyo on airfares and travel deals. Well, there are more or less 160 companies who joined the said event, so you can compare prices, resort facilities and location in one setting. Just imagine travel deals up to 50% off!
SO, now is your chance to enjoy SAUD BEACH in Ilocos, who's listed as the top 10 Asia's Best Beach, the white sand beaches of Boracay, the wild rapids of Cagayan de Oro, the Rice Terraces or wander at the street of Vigan and see those old Spanish houses.
Well, the opening ceremony started around 1PM with a foot parade, then the Ceremonial banging of the gong, Invocation with DOT Regional Directors, National Anthem, Welcome address by Mayor Abalos, talks about Tourism, then the cultural show and so fort and so on. Sorry, but I went home early.
Anyways, what are you waiting for? Hurry and get your dream vacation. Or just walk around and know more about the Philippines. See you at the fair!
Here are some of the pictures I've taken at the Travel Mart:
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 a glass window and it is open to the public twice a year. To be exact during the Lunar New Year and the Vesak day.
Well, I didn't even see the said Stupa when I was there last month 'coz it was already closed when we arrived. Of course, it would be closed 'coz we went there in the middle of the night hehehehe... So, we took pictures of the temple & Musuem instead. And marvelled on this magnificent temple.
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.
Walking along Clark Quay
Esplanade Bay
Finding cool, cheap items in the magnificent Chinatown
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 biggest of the 3. I don't know when will we have our photo with the real one. I hope soon.
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 so it's ok.MVDOULOS
Brings Knowledge, Help And Hope
Brings Knowledge, Help And Hope
MVDOULOS is in Bacolod City from Dec. 19, 2006 upto Jan 2, 2007. This ship is listed in Guiness Book of World Record as the world's oldest active ocean-going passenger ship. Not only that, it is also the world's first floating book fair. Imagine going on board to buy books on a discount. It was really amazing. Book lovers will really have a great time visiting this amazing ship and even non-book lovers. There are many choices of books available from children's to adult, as well as religious books. Prices ranges from 50 upto 1,200 pesos which is not bad 'coz if you're going to buy in a book store it will cost you alot. As in 30-50% more. 
Anyways, MVDOULOS purpose is to bring knowledge, help and hope. In order to do this they are supplying vital literature resources to the people of the world. They are encouraging people for inter-cultural understanding so they are hiring volunteers from different countries.
We had a great time on board and we bought a lot of books too. So if you're interested visit MVDOULOS now at BREDCO port, reclamation area Bacolod. And for more information and schedules just visit their website. Hope you'll have fun like we did.
Wahhh... it's been years na since I was in Boracay. I thought I overcome the boracay fever 'coz I stayed there for more than a year :) but I guess I was wrong. It's nice to be back guys! :) And I really missed this place :)
boracay sunset
Boracay in the morning
trying to play the "gong"
Our friend Ghian (na baby ni von whehehe..), who joined the Skimboarding competition in Boracay. He was the 2005 Skimboarding champion
Here are some old pic in Boracay. Just saw it in my CD.
@ CRYSTAL COVE
@ CRYSTAL COVE
Portia, Me, Sweet, Syke, Shang
Where the heck?!?
Syke Breast awt hehehe....
Mommy Porsch whatta body :)
Syke Breast awt hehehe....
Mommy Porsch whatta body :)
WoW SeXy!
@ THE BAR
@ THE BAR
Sweet Gising!!! Michael chinky eyes, Syke Blushing
Smile
Portia, Me, Sugar, Tet
With the Sexy Ladies
Portia, Me, Sugar, Tet
With the Sexy Ladies
Sugar what a smile
Picture was taken at Pan-ay Capiz. Where you can see the largest bell in southeast Asia.
This was taken last weekend when we went to TAGAY - tay :) @leslie's restuarant
Pia, Chuva, Me, Pia's Mom and MeI
MeI, Chuva, Tin2, Irine, Ednam PiaMaresa, Melissa and Me
Me with Taal As my Background
:)
Pia, Chuva, Me, Pia's Mom and MeI
MeI, Chuva, Tin2, Irine, Ednam Pia
:)
WoW! Great TAN :)
Is it a tan or Tantukaitim? Hehehe… Well, we had a great time in White Cove Resort Nasugbu Batangas. Thanks to Tita Asun who took care of us while we are there. Thanks for cooking for us and for the discount at the hotel hehehehe…
We also drop by at Tagaytay and watched the sunset. Bought flowers and fruits. Mil flowers is the name if imported but milyon plowers in ilonggo lolz
Picture, Picture :)
Is it a tan or Tantukaitim? Hehehe… Well, we had a great time in White Cove Resort Nasugbu Batangas. Thanks to Tita Asun who took care of us while we are there. Thanks for cooking for us and for the discount at the hotel hehehehe…
We also drop by at Tagaytay and watched the sunset. Bought flowers and fruits. Mil flowers is the name if imported but milyon plowers in ilonggo lolz
Picture, Picture :)
Batangas here we come!!!
This is it! After all those weeks of planning, finally it comes to an end :)
*thinking* 2 pis , sun, surf, sand hmmm... handsome guys
and DrInKs dRiNkS DrInKs
wheehehehe...
