Lakbay LENTE

StreetDirectory.com

2012-02-02T00:12:00.002+08:00

StreetDirectory.com is a site that give direction and how you can go to your destinations.
It's very useful and informative. Best in giving directions specially to tourists and visitors of different destinations.

Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) Officially Confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature

2012-01-28T18:54:00.000+08:00

Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, announce it in Manila and congratulated the people of the Philippines for supporting their national finalist in the global campaign.

Puerto Princesa Underground River is located some 50km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, on Palawan island in the Philippines. It consists of a limestone karst mountain landscape, several large chambers containing significant formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and an 8.2 km. navigable underground river that winds through a cave before flowing directly into the West Philippine Sea. At the exit, a flawless lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge.

See complete article here.

The National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 - Places Winner

2011-12-22T00:00:00.000+08:00

"Into the Green Zone"
Photo and caption by George Tapan taken in Onuk Island, Balabac Palawan, Philippines

It's been a good year for Pinoy Photographers for winning prestigious Photo Contest like Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2011 (Sir Jaime Cesar) and now Sir George Tapan for winning in the Places Category in the recent National Geographic Photo Contest 2011

In behalf of Lakbay LENTE, I would like to congratulate Sir George Tapan an experienced Pinoy Photographer and Author from Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

There were more than 20,000 photographs submitted for three categories: People, Places and Nature. And his winning photo was chosen by respected judges from the National Geographic Magazine. The photo has a composition of a rainbow arches over the Philippines' Onuk Island in Balabac Palawan after a rainstorm. It was entitled "Into the Green Zone".

Here's the judges word of appreciation:

Photographer George Tapan "showed a perfect sense of timing and composition in the way he captured the two small human subjects in this beautiful scene, and that really made the shot," noted judge Tim Laman.

The "very moody, beautifully composed" image, called "Into the Green Zone," compellingly shows a sense of place via the dark clouds, rainbows, the spot of pink amid a palette of blues and greens, and the woman's flowing hair, said judge Amy Toensing.

Peter Essick was also captivated by the detail of the woman's hair. It only "fills a fraction of the picture's real estate, but by capturing the movement at the apex, the photographer has documented a sense of style and flair," he said.

Overall, the picture shows that "small things can sometimes make a big difference."

Visit National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 for more photos.

List of 2012 Philippines' Holiday Schedules

2011-12-20T00:00:00.013+08:00

Here are some of the Philippines' Holiday Schedule on 2012.

January 1 (Sunday) - New Year’s Day (Regular Holiday)
January 23 (Monday) - Chinese New Year (Special Non-Working Holiday)
February 25 (Saturday) - EDSA Revolution Anniversary (Special Holiday)
April 5 - Maundy Thursday (Regular Holiday)
April 6 - Good Friday (Regular Holiday)
April 9 (Monday) - Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular Holiday)
May 1 (Tuesday) - Labor Day (Regular Holiday)
June 12 (Tuesday) - Independence Day (Regular Holiday)
August 21 (Tuesday) - Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
August 27 (Last Monday of August) - National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)
November 1 (Thursday) - All Saints Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
November 2 (Friday) - Additional special (non-working) day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
November 30 (Friday) - Bonifacio Day (Regular Holiday)
December 25 (Tuesday) - Christmas Day (Regular Holiday)
December 30 (Sunday) - Rizal Day (Regular Holiday)
December 31 (Monday) - Last Day of the Year (Special Non-Working Holiday

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

HELP VICTIMS OF TYPHOON SENDONG

2011-12-19T14:11:00.001+08:00

HELP VICTIMS OF TYPHOON SENDONG via http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow

Ways to Donate:

Credit Card
Online Banking
Megalink
PayPal
Bancnet
Gcash
PayDollar
Cash or Check Donations
Bank Deposit: Banco De Oro, BPI, Metrobank, PNB, Unionbank
Cebuana Lhuillier
SMS
Message from the Philippine National Red Cross

Cash or Check Donations

Please send cash or check donations to the PRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.

Bank Deposit

Bank accounts for Donations

Banco De Oro
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482

Bank of the Philippine Islands
Peso: 4991-0036-52
Dollar: 004994-0103-15

Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2

Philippine National Bank
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042

Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090

All Check/Cash for the account of Philippine Red Cross (Swift Codes)

Banco De Oro
BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands
BOPIPHMM

Metrobank
MBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank
-PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines
-UNPHPHMM

Through Cebuana Lhuillier

We can now accept donations in any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops nationwide.

For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.

In-Kind Donation

Local
Please send in-kind local donations to Philippine Red Cross - National Headquarters in Manila. We could also arrange for donation pick-up

International
1. Send a letter of intent to donate to the PRC.
2. A letter of acceptance from PRC shall be sent back to the donor.
3. Immediately after shipping the goods, please send the (a) original Deed of Donation, (b) copy of packing list and (c) original Airway Bill for air shipments or Bill of Lading for sea shipments to Philippine Red Cross - National Headquarters c/o Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 1018, Philippines.

The PRC does not accept rotten, damaged, expired or decayed goods. Though we appreciate your generosity, PRC also discourages donations of old clothes as we have more than enough to go around.

SMS and G-Cash

SMS
Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)

G-Cash
Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Through your generosity, we can stand prepared for disasters. We appreciate your continuous and unwavering support. Thank you.

Email us: fundgeneration@redcross.org.ph

Call Hotline 143
or (+632) 527.0000

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area
Manila 1018, Philippines
Email: prc@redcross.org.ph

Philippine Events and Holidays: December 2011

2011-11-20T09:00:00.000+08:00

December 2011 Philippine Events and Holidays

December 4, 2011

Annual Cultural Tour of Negros - Bacolod, Negros Occidental

December 8, 2011

Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Marian Procession - Intramuros, Manila
Pagdidiwata - Puerto Princessa, Palawan

2nd or 3rd week of October

Bicol Pastores - Legazpi City, Albay

December 16, 2011

Oblation Run - University of the Philippines

December 16-24, 2011

Simbang Gabi - Philippines

December 18, 2011

Giant Lantern Festival - San Fernando, Pampanga

December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve

December 25, 2011

Christmas Day

Last week of December

Binirayan Festival - San Jose, Antique

December 30, 2011

Rizal Day - Philippines

December 31, 2011

2012 New Year's Eve

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

Announcement of the New 7 Wonders of Nature

2011-11-11T00:00:00.002+08:00

Announcing the results at the headquarters of the New7Wonders Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, said: "We congratulate each of these participants on achieving their provisional New7Wonders of Nature status".

The first count of the global vote to elect the New7Wonders of Nature has been announced. In alphabetical order, they are:

Amazon in South America
Halong Bay in Vietnam
Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil
Jeju Island in South Korea
Komodo in Indonesia
Puerto Princesa Underground River in the Philippines
Table Mountain in South Africa

Congratulations to the Puerto Princesa Underground River and the Philippines! Cheers!

Watch announcement here...

For complete news of the New7Wonders of Nature click here.

Metro Manila Taxi Pick-Up Directory

2011-11-04T19:00:00.003+08:00

Metro Manila Taxi Pick-Up Directory

24/7 Taxi: 642-3525 | 634-5980

ABC: 454-8717

Avis: 831-27-01

Basic Taxi: 900-1447 | 900-1448 | 643-7777

Crownstar Taxi: 747-3064

Dollar: 921-2383 | 927-8718

EMP Taxi: 293-5930 | 293-5931 | 291-7005

Hyatt Taxi: 807-0707

MGE Transport: 363-6096 | 364-8260 | 366-6287 | 366-6214

Nine Stars: 330-1654 | 362-9089 | 362-1890

R&E: 362-9089 | 364-9058 | 330-1654

Reno: 931-3272 | 931-2681

Sturdy Taxi: 330-3568 | 361-1282

Tai Taxi: 801-1093

Trends Taxi: 822-9345 | 823-8951 | 821-4685

Xavierville: 788-0204 | 826-1769

For more inquiries you may also call Taxi Dispatch at 373-TAXI(8294)

Note: Additional fees usually charge for this service.

Mysterious Manalmon

2011-10-29T09:00:00.005+08:00

Mt. Manalmon is situated in Sitio Madlum, Barangay Sibul, San Miguel Bulacan, it is one of the place you can do lot of adventures like mountain hiking, caving, cable crossing, rappelling, zip lining and swimming in the cold fresh water of Madlum River.

But besides of it's wonderful nature, Mt. Manalmon has lot of mysterious secrets, like the story of the late Julie Vega, ghosts, supernatural creatures, and other elemental forms that we never seen. Where in I also have my own creepy experience in Mt. Manalmon during my first visit there.

Here's a documentary from i-Witness with Jay Taruc and his friend Romeo Lee, a musician and a veteran mountaineer. Discover the mystery behind Manalmon. Watch the documentary by parts. Enjoy and Happy Halloween Kids!

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Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2011 Grand Prize Winner - Proudly Pinoy!

2011-10-23T11:00:00.002+08:00

In behalf of Lakbay LENTE, I would like to congratulate Sir Jaime Cesar Tibe, a Pinoy Photographer from Surigao City, Caraga, Philippines and the Grand Prize Winner of the recent Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2011.

His winning photo entitled "I Believe I Can Fly". Truly a Pinoy can fly and get outstanding. Cheers!

Photo taken by Jaime Cesar Tibe of Surigao City, Caraga, Philippines

For complete list of winners of Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2011.

Philippine Events and Holidays: November 2011

2011-10-20T09:00:00.001+08:00

November 2011 Philippine Events and Holidays

November 1, 2011

All Saint's Day

November 2, 2011

All Soul's Day

November 7, 2011

Id-ul-Adha

November 22-23, 2011

Higates Festival (Feast of San Clemente) - Angono Rizal

November 23-27, 2011

8th Maharlika Sunrise Festival - Regions of Maharlika (Philippines)

November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2011

Amun Jadid

Last Sunday of November

Grand Cordillera Festival - Baguio City

November 30, 2011

Bonifacio Day - Philippines

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

Philippine Events and Holidays: October 2011

2011-09-20T09:00:00.001+08:00

October 2011 Philippine Events and Holidays

Whole month of October

Ibalong festival - Legazpi City, Albay

October 1, 2011

Feast of St. therese of Child Jesus

2nd Sunday of October

La Naval De Manila - Sto. Domingo, Quezon City

October 15-16, 2011

Maskara Festival - Bacolod, Negros Occidental

October 15-16, 2011

Lanzones Festival - Camiguin

October 16, 2011

World Bread Day

October 26-30, 2011

Diwali festival (The Festival of Lights) - Indian New Year Festival

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

Mountaineer Adrian Alba, Disappeared in Wawa River - Found Dead

2011-09-05T17:00:00.018+08:00

A mountaineer disappeared after swept away by a strong current in Wawa River. The said mountaineer is Adrian Alba. They go to Wawa River in Montalban Rizal for a BMC (Basic Mountaineering Course) together with 20 other mountaineers last Saturday, September 3, 2011.

Watch the video for the complete report from GMA News.

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Let's pray for our fellow mountaineer Sir Adrian Alba.

UPDATES:
Adrian Alba's Dead Body Found 7AM today (September 7, 2011) near the hanging bridge 45 minutes away from Wawa Dam.

Visit here for the complete article.

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Up Dharma Down @ 19 East

2011-09-03T17:00:00.002+08:00

Up Dharma Down is one of the award winning bands in the Philippines. They started since 2004 and released already three albums entitled Fragmented (2006), Bipolar (2008) and Capacities (2011) that all under Terno Recordings. The band composed of Armi Millare (keyboards, vocals), Carlos Tanada (lead guitars), Paul Yap (bass) and Ean Mayor (drums and loops). According to my source they all came from UP (University of the Philippines) that produces big bands like Eraserheads, Sugarfree, etc. The band already got awards from AVIMA, NU 107 Rock Awards and MYX Music Awards and they also received positive feedback from Curt Smith, Tears for Fears (UK), Paul Buchanan, The Blue Nile (UK), Tim Bowness, No-Man (UK), and Marc Cole, BBC UK.

Armi Millare on vocals and keyboard

Paul Yap on bass

Carlos Tanada on lead guitars

Ean Mayor on drums and loops

Why Up Dharma Down?

The band got the word Dharma because it is a law that connects everything. That’s how their music explains. Having different influences combined musical boundaries that come up an extraordinary genre.

“Many of their listeners have tried to give their music a tag, but even the four of them attest to the fact that the only way to understand this nameless genre is to press play.” – Up Dharma Down

Up Dharma Down Gig Schedules:

Up Dharma Down will hit 19 East Bar and Grill every first Friday according to Armi during their full set last September 2. 19 East is located in the East Service Road in Sucat, Muntinlupa City.

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For more Gigs of Up Dharma Down visit their official website here.

Here's more photos of Up Dharma Down from Saguijo, 6 Underground and 19 East.

at 6 Underground

at 19 East

at Saguijo

Born Exploration: Mt. Apo Day Hike with Romi Garduce

2011-08-22T04:00:00.020+08:00

Romeo “Romi” Garduce a veteran mountain climber from Balanga, Bataan, a member of UPM (University of the Philippines Mountaineers) is attempting to scale the 7 Highest Mountains in Seven Continents. As he continue the quest to be the First Filipino to conquer the Seven Summits Expedition in support of GMA Network, Inc.

He already finished 6 out of the 7 highest mountains in 7 continents. The latest expedition in July, 2011 was the Carstenz Pyramid in Indonesia. To sum up here’s the list of the Seven Summits:

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | September 2002 | Africa
Mount Aconcagua, Argentina | January 2005 | South America
Mount Everest, Nepal-Tibet | May 19, 2006 | Asia
Mount Elbrus, Russia | August 2004 (but didn't reach peak it was aborted at 5,400 m due to bad weather conditions) | August 25, 2007 | Europe
Mount Denali, Alaska | June 6, 2008 | North America
Mount Kosciuszko, Australia | January, 2009 | Australia
Carstensz Pyramid | July, 2011 | Australasia
Mount Vinson | December, 2011 (Target Date) | Antarctica

He take a day hike of Mt. Apo for 10 hrs. taking the Kidapawan Trail (one of the 5 trails you can climb Mt. Apo) as part of his training climb for Carstenz Pyramid.

Here’s a documentary I found in You Tube posted by bidyunatin. This video was courtesy of Born to be Wild which Romeo Garduce is one of the host together with Kiko Rustia and Doc Ferds Recto.

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Philippine Events and Holidays: September 2011

2011-08-20T09:00:00.004+08:00

September 2011 Philippine Events and Holidays

September 1, 2011

Eidul-Fitar

September 7-11, 2011

Negros Trade Fair - Manila

September 8, 2011

Mother Mary's Birthday

September 11, 2011

Grandpaent's Day

3rd week of September

Naional Tourism Week - Philippines

September 16-18, 2011

Lemlunay (T'Boli Tribal Festival) - Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

September 18, 2011

Peñafrancia Festival (Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia) - Naga City, Camarines Sur

September 24-25, 2011

Cloud 9 International Surfing Competition 2011 - Siargao, Surigao del Norte

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

Philippine Tourism: Pilipinas, Tara Na!

2011-08-14T23:00:00.014+08:00

Department of Tourism just released the "Pilipinas, Tara Na!" music video to invite each of everyone of us to explore and experience the beautiful places in the Philippines. Here's one of the three video's that they released.

Feel free to share and invite to come and go to the Philippines to help our tourism to be advertise all over the world.

Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur

2011-07-29T14:00:00.001+08:00

Caramoan is composed of 49 barangays located in the province of Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. It is situated on the southernmost tip of Luzon area. Caramoan was once called “Guta de Leche” by Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island. The name was derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found in the rocks of Guta Port. And when the Spaniards came, Caramoan was called “Carahan” for the numerous sea turtles found along the sea shores of the Peninsula.

Caramoan is one of the pearl of the Philippines located in Luzon. It became one of the known tourist destination in the country. It has been a favorite site destination for international franchises of Survivor. The place has hosted the Survivor from countries like Serbia, Israel, Bulgaria, Sweden, and France.

Things you can do in Caramoan Islands?

Popular tourist destinations in Caramoan are the Caramoan National Park, the Centro and Gota Beach. Best for outdoor activities like diving, swimming, snorkeling, spelunking and island hopping.
For Island hopping better visit these top 10 Islands of Caramoan: Lahuy, Matukad, Pitogo, Sabitang Laya, Minalahos, Lahus, Hunongan, Gota, Cotivas and Tinago. But most of the times some of the islands are closed due to the Survivor tapings. Better have a good bangkero/guide to know the updates of each islands and chance to visit them.

But during our visit there in May 2010 with Kaladkad Tour Club, an ongoing taping of Survivor is happening in the 6 most beautiful islands there. That’s why we just able to visit six islands and one of it is Sulalo Island where Survivor France just finish taping there and move to another island. We compressed our tour to a 3 nights 2 days itinerary and we able to visit only six islands namely Busdaka, Kagbalinad, Lahos, Kabutunan, Sulalo, and Minalahos.

And it's a good experience to porter going to the shore because the sea is in high tide and you need to be transport by the porter to the shore. It's up to you how much you will be giving to them.

Our adventure never stop there. We did a side trip to SM Naga to have a mini-concert. Lol!

How to go to Caramoan Islands?

From Cubao Terminal Station, take bus going to Naga City, Bicol. From Naga arrange jeepney going to Sabang Port. From Sabang Port to Guijalo Port, take a 2 hour boat ride while enjoying the scenery of Mt. Mayon. Guijalo Port is the port of Caramoan you need to take a 30 minute jeepney ride going to town proper and rent boat for Island hopping adventure.

Note: I suggest to secure contacts before going to Caramoan. If you plan to avail tour package you may contact Kaladkad Tour Club for cheapest Caramoan Tour Package.

Caramoan Islands Hopping Itinerary

Day 0
6:00PM Cubao Bus Terminal
7:30PM ETD from Cubao to Naga, Camarines Sur

Day 1
04:00 ETA Naga, Arrange jeepneys going to Sabang Port
04:15 ETD Naga to Sabang Port
06:15 ETA Sabang Port, quick Breakfast
07:00 ETD Sabang Port to Guijalo Port, Caramoan
Enjoy the view of Mt. Mayon while travelling going to Caramoan
09:00 ETA Guijalo Port
09:30 Take jeepney going to Caramoan Proper. Better to have prior arrangement on Caramoan contacts so that your itenarary won't be delay.
Have your packed lunch.Arrangement can be done on your contacts.
10:00 Go to your preferred hotel/resthouse to leave your thinigs.
10:30 Island Hopping Adventure for (Possible 4-6 Islands)
12:00 Lunch
17:00 Back to the Resthouse
19:00 Dinner+Socials
22:00 Lights Off

Day 2
05:00 Wake-up call
07:00 Buy Pasalubong
08:30 ETA Guijalo Port
09:00 ETD Guijalo Port to Sabang Port
11:00 ETA Sabang Port, Lunch
12:00 ETD Sabang Port to Naga
14:00 ETA Naga, Stroll around Naga City
15:00 ETD Naga to Cubao
22:00 ETA Cubao

Philippine Events and Holidays: August 2011

2011-07-20T09:00:00.001+08:00

August 2011 Philippine Events and Holidays

Second Sunday of August

Rajah Baguinda Festival - Jolo, Sulu

August 14, 2011

Ugu Bigyan's Birthday Sale - Tiaong, Quezon

Ausgust 15, 2011

Ascencion of Mother Mary into Heaven

August 21, 2011

Ninoy Aquino Day (Death of Ninoy) - Philippines

August 20-21, 2011

Kadayawan Festival - Davao City

August 28, 2011

National Heroes Day (move holiday on August 29) - Philippines

August 30, 2011

Eid'l Fitr (End of Ramadan)

*Note: Feel free to make corrections if you notice something wrong with dates of the events.

Cinemalaya 2011: Rakenrol

2011-07-15T09:00:00.008+08:00

What: Rakenrol
When: 9:00 PM July 23, 2011
Where: CCP Main Theater

Rakenrol was an indie film directed by Quark Henares. It was shown at the Udine Far East Film Festival last year.

After waiting for more than a year. Finally! Rakenrol will be shown as closing film for Cinemalaya 2011.

For complete Cinemalaya 2011 Schedules

A free Rakenrol Concert will be also be happening on this day at Harbour Square, CCP Open Grounds, Pasay City. Band starts playing at 9:30PM to close the Cinemalaya 2011.

Get ready for the bands performance of:

Pupil
Taken By Cars
Kate Torralba
Arrigato Hato
Ang Bandang Shirley
Wild Mood Swings
Outer Hope
Halik ni Gringo
Techy Romantics
Itchyworms
Ciudad
Pedicab

Feel free to watch the Rakenrol Trailer.

Metro Manila Traffic Updates

2011-06-30T23:30:00.012+08:00

Metro Manila Traffic Navigator is a joint venture of Interaksyon News 5 and MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority), where you can check the latest traffic updates in Metro Manila from North to South.

This would be a big help to all the motorist around Metro Manila Area.

Get the latest traffic status on this link

Metro Manila Traffic Navigator.

Or you can get updates on their social networking sites:

Like MMDA Facebook Account

Follow MMDA Twiiter Account

Mt. Pinatubo

2011-06-27T09:00:00.009+08:00

Mt. Pinatubo is an active volcano located in Northern Luzon, at the intersection borders of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga. It is an ancestral of the indigenous people, the Aetas. Thousands of them are living in the area, but it lessens to a numerous tribes after its eruption in June 1991. The area was a full of lahar and as well as nearby provinces. We never thought that natural calamity will create a new tourist spot like this.

After its eruption, some mountaineers explored the place and found the hidden beauty of Mt. Pinatubo. The most popular trail was the Capas Trail in Tarlac. In early years of discovery, mountaineers used to camp on the crater, until the government decided to developed the place as tourist attraction. That make it costly to have an overnight stay.

In 2009, when I first visited Mt. Pinatubo taking the 3 hour trek in Capas Trail. As a mountaineer, I was expecting for a virgin mountain having its natural ambiance. But I get disappointed that Mt. Pinatubo's Crater is already developed and looks like Tagaytay. But good thing it still retains its hidden beauty.

What do you need to expect in hiking Mt. Pinatubo?

First is the trail of sand that most Zambales mountains has. But Pinatubo makes the difference of them all. You will experience the wall of sand from your right and left that used to be “lahar” during its eruption and early years. Get up close contact with its local Aetas in the area. It’s a good idea if you will bring a simple token for the indigenous kids like candies or school supply for them. You will also experience the rough road extreme ride in a 4x4 jeepneys. And finally, the bluish lake and unbelievable mountain ranges around the hidden beauty of the majestic Mt. Pinatubo’s Crater,

Best time to go to Mt. Pinatubo:

Summer season is the best time to go to Mt. Pinatubo. Wherein Skyway is passable and you just need to trek for just 15 to 20 minutes going to the Mt. Pinatubo Crater. (Skyway is a road way going to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo.) You can still trek during rainy season, but it’s not advisable. You need to take the traditional trail for 3 hours because Skyway is not passable and it's prone for landslides. Most accidents happen in Mt. Pinatubo happen during rainy season. Were landslide and flash flood happens on the area.

How to go to Mt. Pinatubo?

Take Mc Arthur highway and pass by Bamban until you reach the next town Capas, Tarlac. From Capas, ask any local on how to get to Barangay Sta. Juliana. This should be easy because from Mc Arthur highway, it's just a left turn and the road would lead you to a Barangay Center where you can arrange for the guide, 4x4, porter, registration, etc.

Suggested Mt. Pinatubo Itinerary:

0200 ETA Mcdo Crossing Edsa Central. to Capas, Tarlac via NLEX. (Better to rent a jeepney or van)
0500 ETA Capas, Tarlac. Breakfast
0530 ETA Brgy. Sta. Juliana; finalize prior arrangements
0600 Board 4x4 vehicles; adventure begins!
0700 ETA End-of-the-Road; Start trek
1000 ETA Crater of Mt. Pinatubo. Explore the crater
1100 Lunch
1300 Start return trek
1600 Back to the 4x4’s parked
1700 Back at jump-off point
1800 Return to Manila
2100 ETA Manila
Make sure to bring light packs during dayhike.

Things to bring:

Pack Lunch
At least 2 liters of water
Sun Protection is advice(Cap, Hat, Arm and Leg Warmer, Umbrella)
Trail Food
Medicine
Camera, Videocam

Expenses as of April 2010: (Fare from Manila to Capas Tarlac and vice versa is not included)
•    Conservation/Environmental fee – P300 per person
•    Guide fee – P500 (for one to five trekkers)
•    4×4 rental – P2500.00 via Skyway (good for five)

•    Skyway toll fee – P500.00

Overnight stay cost almost double the day tour. Simply because you need to hire guide and rent a 4x4 for two days.

If you plan to have a tour package, I suggest to avail Kaladkad Tour Club's cheapest Pinatubo Tour Package.

Update Facebook Status via Lakbay LENTE

2011-06-25T10:06:00.005+08:00

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How to update facebook status via Lakbay LENTE?

Just click on the "Update via Lakbay LENTE"and you can update your status via Lakbay LENTE. Or click "Post to Friend's Wall via Lakbay LENTE" and select the friend you want to post on his/her wall. Very funny and easy... Try it!

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It doesn't actually update your Facebook status from a Lakbay LENTE, it just changes the "published via Lakbay LENTE".

Kulhet, a one of a kind Maculot Side Trip

2011-06-22T09:30:00.000+08:00

Kulhet is just a small part of Taal Lake. It is a great place for Lakeering. Lakeering short for lake camping. Hehe! Kulhet is just a boat ride from Lumampao. Good thing that one of my colleagues have relatives there. We just need to buy fuel to bring us to Kulhet. Kulhet has a private property rest house where there is a small portion of land you can camp and enjoy the calm ambiance of Taal Lake while waiting for the great sunset view. Thanks to the rest house owner, we able to use the fresh water pool. Enjoy!

How to go to Kuhlet in Don Juan, Cuenca, Batangas?

Take bus going to Lemery, Batangas. Get off to Poblacion or Town Proper of Cuenca, Batangas. Take a tricycle going to Barangay Don Juan, 15 minutes away from Mt. Maculot Rockies Jump-off. You need to experience first the "1500 concrete stairs" going straight down to Lumampao. You ned to hire boat just to reach Kulhet. Some part of this photos are privately own. So you need to ask permission first to enjoy the area.

Photos taken last April, 2010.

Fete De La Musique 2011 - Philippines

2011-06-22T09:00:00.005+08:00

WHAT: Fete De La Musique 2011 - Philippines
WHEN: Saturday at 3:00pm - June 26 at 5:00am
WHERE: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

http://fetedelamusique.culture.fr

THE EMBASSY of FRANCE, ALLIANCE FRANCAISE de MANILLE
in partnership with ALTERNATIVE ASSETS and B-SIDE present:

FETE DE LA MUSIQUE 2011:
La VIELLE x La NOUVELLE - Old School meets New School

100+ Bands.
14 Genres.
8 Stages.
1 Night.

This year’s Fete aims to showcase the rich tapestry of the Philippine music scene across a variety of genres and generations, in the spirit of collaboration, not only among artists but also across music production groups.

The Main Stage at the Fort Plaza (in front of Pier 1) will exhibit the best acts across seven (7) genres while seven (7) other stages around the Fort Strip, all within walking distance from each other, each hosted by different prods, will the showcase the rest.

At the Main Stage, each genre will have two (2) back-to-back acts: one to represent the more seasoned artists who have served as pioneers and trailblazers; the other to represent the relatively newer acts, with their innovative takes on traditional norms. Watch out for some surprise collabs and cross-act jams between the two!
***MAINSTAGE***

4PM – Classical:
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Manila String Machine

5PM – Jazz:
Henry Katindig
Radioactive Sago Project

6PM – World:
Humanfolk
Kadangyan

645PM – SUNDOWN PARADE with
Brigada
Planet Zips Luminaries (Poi Artist Troupe)
Manila Fixed Gear
Fete de la Fold
Pinas Lowridaz
Paranaque Fil-Chi Fire Volunteers Association

7PM – Reggae:
Tropical Depression
Milagros Dancehall Collective

8PM – Funk:
Spy
Cosmic Love

9PM – Swing / Big Band:
The Executives
Skarlet and Asosasyon ng Musikerong Pilipino (AMP)

10PM – SPECIAL GUEST BAND
Merzhin (France)

10:30PM – AFRO-BRAZILIAN FINALE: (Directed by Nyko Maca)
Escola de Samba de Manila
Nyko Maca & Gafieira
Planet Zips
FutKal (Futbol sa Kalye)

VISUALS BY::::: VITAMIN SEE

***CLASSICAL / WORLD / REGGAE STAGE***
@ Arts in the City by Rebel Lion & Sweet Productions
http://www.artsinthecity.ph/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123190041098709

***ROCK STAGE***
@ Craft Pub & Grill by Revolver Productions
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160616960671316

***JAZZ STAGE***
@ Scarlet Wine Lounge by Kool Kat Productions Manila & Rogue Productions
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126987727383403

***BLUES / SOUL / SKA STAGE***
Blues/Soul/Ska @ Draft by Manila Soul & Mambo Rat Productions
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197904476922257

***ELECTRONICA STAGE***
@ Katsu by Nomad Productions
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225890837439903

***HIP-HOP / SOUL / R&B STAGE***
@ Amber by Hi-Fan & Red Alert Productions
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233417720002724

***INDIE / PUNK STAGE***
@ Keg by Meiday Productions
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122505894499818

VENUE PARTNERS:

Fort Bonifacio Development Corp
Bonifacio Global City
Arts in the City
Craft Pub & Grill
Scarlet Wine Lounge
Katsu
Amber
Keg
Draft GastroPub

OFFICIAL FIRE PREVENTION/ MEDICS TEAM:
Paranaque Fil-Chi Fire Volunteer Association

PROJECT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY: Rogue Productions

More details to be announced in the next few days. Stay tuned!

For Facebook RSVP

Fete De La Musique Philippines Facebook Fanpage