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CNN and the World has its #eyeonthephilippines

I am still on "bangag" mode as I just came home from another out-of-town-weekend.Checked my tweets before calling it early morning siesta but one of the tweets caught my attention.CNN is featuring the Philippines on a whole week of focus on the country.I jumped out of bed and im…

Give Mom a Caricature from MARRIOTT MANILA

Will be in Pangasinan again by the time you read this post.Time to meet my mother and the rest of my family.It's been months since I didn't go home. I am sure it's going to be an emotional reunion again---well,sorta.I always get touchy when I see my mom.She is dear to me. I th…

RAMADA MANILA CENTRAL Hotel along Ongpin Binondo Opens Today!

RAMADA MANILA CENTRAL Hotel  opens today .If at any rate you haven't heard of it, don't blame yourself. As I said, today will be the first time it will be open to the public. What is Ramada Manila Central? It's the newest and most strategically located hotel in the historic s…

GLOBE the first to launch NOKIA LUMIA 800: #GlobeLumia800

The Philippines used to be a NOKIA Country. Not anymore? Maybe yes but the  NOKIA LUMIA 800 launch by Globe last Tuesday which became a worldwide trending topic only shows that Filipinos still has a strong affection to the brand. Globe Telecom, became the first Philippine telco to moun…

dinner at BAY's INN Baler Aurora: not worth the wait

I would like to assure you that I am writing this post in a state of being "full"--that in contrast to being "hungry. What's that commercial again which says ÿou are not you when you are hungry"???? That's true.So I made sure my anger has wallowed before I s…

BALER AURORA is no doubt a Surfing Paradise

Baler Aurora enticed me out of curiosity more than anything else----SURFING. I have often associated surfing with Hawaii, ---giant waves, cloud 9's----long before surfing destinations in the Philippines like Siargao and San Juan La union became popular.And if there is another place g…

that NICE GUY #SLATER and the pbbunlimited BIG4 interview

This was one tv reality show I was very passionate about. Dito talaga na-test ang patience ko and the fact that I am very active in social media didn't help.What transpired was a roller coaster ride of emotions day after day.I was very eager for the most part but there came a time wh…

the MOMMY RETURNS for Mother's Day

It was my mom's birthday the other day but I was too preoccupied with my small little-isolated-world again that I almost forgot give her a call.My bad. Bawi nalang sa Mother's Day :)I wish she lives nearby so I can treat her to the movies. Regal films for you know has another lau…

the village near an OPEN PIT MINE in Rizal

I was bored.My wife left ( due to a seminar in Baguio) me again and it has been 5days now. Of being alone at home. I don't wanna think deeply of it or else I might get sad, and so I try to entertain myself,and take care of my own needs, butt it's starting to sink. It has been al…

a peek inside a deluxe room MARRIOTT HOTEL MANILA

I thought I already posted a similar entry before, A PEEK INSIDE MARRIOTT MANILA , but due to some strange reasons I can't figure out, the post was deleted.And so before I give you a summary of our hotel staycation #2 , here is a peek inside a deluxe room at MARRIOTT MANILA where we …

After the Storm: ART OF LIVING Stepping up to Sendong

The Filipino nation was devastated by the news last December when typhoon Sendong hit Northern Mindanao killing many of our countrymen and leaving with it an economic and humanitarian crisis.The whole nation was tested again on how we care and help each other during disasters.May of us he…

how to commute to BALER AURORA

Baler is a 3rd class Municipality in the province of Aurora located 230 kilometers northeast of Manila. It is fast becoming a tourist destination these days due to surfing which peak during the surfing season from September-February. It was last Holy Week, April 6-8 when me and my friends…

10 Cool Things to Do in MATABUNGKAY BEACH HOTEL Batangas

It's Friday again and I am sure many of you will be heading to the countryside for a quick fix.Batangas perhaps? Matabaungkay anyone? I am positive about this that when someone speaks of Lian Batangas, Matabungkay Beach Resort enters your mind.The resort property has been around fo…

PHILIPPINE VOLCANOES TEAM + match schedule: Asian 5 Nations Division 1 Rugby Championships

It was decided!!!The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) has already announced the list of players selected to the team that will compete in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division 1 Championships scheduled to begin on Sunday, April 15 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila. Joining the Phi…

the sauna at QUAN SPA Marriott Manila

This was one of the highlights of our #2nd hotel staycation last March 24. This actually came as a surprise.When we checked in at Marriott Manila, I didn't know and I was not told that they have a sauna area which could be accessed for free if you are a guest. It's the pool area t…

who are the bloggers behind PHL360 ?

I usually say OMG when I am very excited, but when I heard about this project, I remarked HALLELUIAH instead. Honestly, I wasn't able to instantly explain my feelings when the project PHL360 came to my awareness .Now I know that it was a combination of wonder and excitement. My wond…

cheap accommodation in Baler Aurora: KL JAVERS Homestay

I still have a lot of things I wanna write concerning my trips prior to Aurora but I wanna do this one first as I know that there will be so many people who will heeding to Baler and I don't want them to experience the same inconvenience I encountered booking for a place to stay. Ou…

cheap accommodation in Boracay: SUNSHINE PLACE

Although we stayed in ALTA VISTA DE BORACAY during our 2nd visit to Boracay, it was still a mix of budget and luxury accommodation. I am not rich so I usually travel with financial caution.Although it would be nice to pamper yourself with high end living, I don't usually go for very…

BEACH RESORTS IN SAN JUAN BATANGAS: Kabayan Beach Resort #LaiyaBeach

Kabayan Beach Resort (formerly Laplaya Beach Resort) opened in 1996. It's one of the first beach resorts to open in La Iya San Jaun Batangas and it has kept it's popularity through the years by constantly upgraded it's facilities and amenities. It is a budget accommodation aim…

BEACH RESORTS IN SAN JUAN BATANGAS: la luz

I still believe in paradise, but now at least I know it is not some place that you can look for because it is not where you go..  It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you are a part of something. And if you find that moment, it lasts forever.---- "The Bea…

BEACH RESORTS IN SAN JUAN BATANGAS: Blue Coral Beach Resort

I think I need coffee to counter the nervous anticipation I am having right now.The POP TALK episode of GMA News Tv channel-11 featuring BEACH RESORTS IN SAN JUAN BATANGAS will be aired today at 10pm . This is making me scared.I donno exactly how I will look like on tv.Maybe my uneasiness…

SUMMER DESTINATION Podcast Series: Zambales TRINITY-- Anawangin Cove

Hi guys, finally decided to started my podcast which I have been wanting to do.I thought it's a lot easier than writing but it's more labor intensive after all.But it's fun and In this first episode.Here,I talked about one of my favorite summer destination North Manila---the …

It's EASTER IN A GALACTIC WORLD at Marriott Manila

This is for all those who will be staying in Metro manila during Holy Week either because this is where they really celebrate or they were left with no other choice but to stay home due to full occupancy in resorts and attractions all over the country.Yeah, it's so hard to travel duri…