Titowew & Limelight

HELMET DIVING AT BORACAY ISLAND!

2015-09-24T12:01:00.000+08:00

Strike a pose first while waiting for our turn. :)

Have you experience breathing underwater while surrounded by amazing marine life? Or being close to colorful feral fishes swimming right around your face? Well.... I do and it is such an unforgettable astonishing experience.

My friends and I eagerly tried Boracay Helmet Diving at a cheaper cost - P350. The normal price costs P700 to P1500. The package include the following:

Boat ride to the diving site
Assistance from 2 PADI qualified dive instructors
Helmet Diving equipment
Souvenir pictures and video

HELMET DIVING is the alternative method of scuba diving. Those who don't know how to swim perfectly fits this kind of activity. You will be able to breathe underwater while marveling with tropical fishes on the colorful sea floor. Here is a video of my underwater adventure together with my good friends - Nino, Thess and Danhill - yours truly is in yellow rash vest. :P

A fancy became reality! :)

We were taken by a speedboat to the diving site where the diving platform rest. There are others who are already waiting for their turn as we arrived. Truly, this activity is a popular thing to do at Boracay! We were oriented first on the do's and don'ts while on the sea bed and of course the hand gestures / sign languages we will use to communicate with the divers.

After a couple of pictures at the diving platform, we were prepped for the dive!! This is it. I glide myself down the ladder while waiting for the white helmet to be inserted over my head. After a while, the diving assistant inserted the helmet on my head which to my surprise weighs about the entire world -- it actually weighs 20 kilos! It is attached to a hose that pumps air inside the helmet. It probably took me couple of breathes to get used to an alternative way of breathing! Hell NO! -- It's not bad at all. Seems likes you are breathing normally just what you do in land. Amazing technique!

Here are some of our amazing still shots underwater.

DIGUISIT BEACH & ROCK FORMATION - BALER AURORA

2015-04-28T13:26:00.000+08:00

40 minutes away from Baler proper hails an amazing combo of beach and rock formations -- the Diguisit Beach and Rock Formations.

The place is perfect for photo op for those who love rock formations and spectacular sun and sea view.

The resort is also suitable for people who wants a quite place and a nice view of the bay. The resort has beautiful mini pool, cottages for those who wants to spend picnic or merienda during daytime, and couple of rooms for those who intend to stay overnight. They also allow camping tents as your temporary shelter during your visit.

Simply - it rocks!

Here are some of the pictures me and my friends took while we were there:

THE BEAUTY OF ANNAWANGIN COVE, ZAMBALES!

2014-05-24T12:06:00.000+08:00

Annawangin Cove: Its is a crescent shaped cove with a pristine white sand beach. What makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pin trees flourishing round its vicinity.There are no roads leading to Anawangin. It is only accessiby by a 30 minute boat ride from Pundaquit, San Antonio, or by a six-hour trek through hot, open trails thru the Pundaquit range. The voce's relative isolation has kept it free from development - as of this writing there are classy resorts on this sparkling piece of natural beauty, save for a few huts and deep wells. Just behind the beach is the pine forest and a marsh, where one can find natural springs feeding to the sea. The area is home to a number of bird species. ♥ ♥ ♥

CHITCHAT WITH SARAH AT KARLS KOFFEE KORNER

2013-09-07T22:34:00.000+08:00

Who wouldn't feel tired after an 8 hours of work?

Office supervision has been dismissed early to give way to a very tired mind and allow it to rest. When it's about time to call it a day for me, my hands started grabbing wallet, cellphones and keys and my feet escorted my whole body then suddenly I found myself in the street looking for nothing -- going nowhere!

Few steps more and I bumped into this coffee shop -- Karls Koffee Korner. I hurriedly walk inside to see it for myself without even thinking that I'm just wearing clothes which should only be wear indoor. LOL!

Ordered a cup of Cafe Mocha then rushed to a nearby sofa! As usual, this iPhone is with me so while waiting for the coffee I decided to take some pics inside the shop. Here are some:

I also invited my dear friend Sari to share with me my loneliness and experience the soothing coffee of the shop. Pictures are part of our casual chitchat, of course! Here you go ---

They also have is place where you can hang out with friends for some bottle of beers and listen to their acoustic band. Dah! Of course, the band and this iPhone App helps us spare boredom when we're there. Creative!

SUNSET REUNION!

2013-09-02T17:37:00.001+08:00

Me and my friends who hadn't seen each other for 7 months reunited at a party! It was a weekend filled with excitement and laughter to celebrate not just Sari's birthday event but a reunion as well.

We arrived at Sunset Beach Park & Resort just in time to witness astounding painting of God -- sunset at it's best!

Since it's getting dark, we have to prepare our foods and feed ourselves.

So it's PARTY time! Everyone seems on a hurry connecting our lives, sharing each escapades and adventures. Everybody gets busy mingling with almost everyone. Ang saya! GRABE! Take a look at some of our chit-chats, poses and grooves!

We even get to enjoy dancing besides a local band. Naaahh! I failed to get the bands name but they indeed make the night bouncy and lively! Here are some proofs:

AMAZING SUSPENDED COFFEES!

2013-05-08T13:37:00.001+08:00

This story will warm you better than a coffee in a cold rainy day!

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We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we're approaching our table, two people come in and they go to the counter:

"Five coffees please. Two of them for us and three suspended."

They pay for their orders, take the two and leave. I ask my friend:

Me : "What are those suspended coffees?"

My Friend : "Wait for it and you will see."

Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers -- three for them and four "suspended". While I still wonder what's the deal with those "suspended coffees", I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the cafe. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks "Do you have a suspended coffee?"

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ITS SIMPLE! -- people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who cannot afford a warm beverage. The tradition in suspended coffees started in Naples, Italy but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee but also a sandwich or a whole meal.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have such cafes or even grocery stores in every town where the less fortunate will find hope and support? If you own a business why don't you offer it to your clients, I'm sure many of them will like it.

GOOD FRIDAY!

2013-03-29T20:32:00.000+08:00

Today is Good Friday, the day in which Jesus was crucified and died. For Christians, it is a time for reflection as we remember the moment when He gave all to everyone.

source: internet

CARDINAL JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO - POPE FRANCIS

2013-03-14T15:01:00.000+08:00

Here is a biography of the new Bishop of Rome and our new pope! Pope Francis

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in Argentina who lack an Ordinary of their own rite.

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires. He was ordained for the Jesuits on 13

December 1969 during his theological studies at the Theological Faculty of San Miguel.

He was novice master in San Miguel, where he also taught theology. He was Provincial for Argentina (1973-1979) and rector of the Philosophical and Theological Faculty of San Miguel (1980-1986). After completing his doctoral dissertation in Germany, he served as a confessor and spiritual director in Córdoba.

On 20 May 1992 he was appointed titular Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires, receiving episcopal consecration on 27 June. On 3 June 1997 was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires and succeeded Cardinal Antonio Quarracino on 28 February 1998. He is also Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in Argentina who lack an Ordinary of their own rite.

Adjunct Relator General of the 10th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, October 2001.

He served as President of the Bishops' Conference of Argentina from 8 November 2005 until 8 November 2011.

Created and proclaimed Cardinal by the Bl. John Paul II in the consistory of 21 February 2001, of the Title of S. Roberto Bellarmino (St. Robert Bellarmine).

Member of: Congregations: for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments; for the Clergy; for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life ;Pontifical Council for the Family;Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

source: internet

MY ATE AT 43! IT'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2013-02-09T00:16:00.001+08:00

If I'm not mistaken -- my ate turns 43!

On this special day, I wish you all the very best and all the joy you can ever have! May you be blessed abundantly today, tomorrow and the days to come. You are a gift to me, to us, and to our family -- and I thank God for that! I love you and Happy Birthday! :)

THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK! MY SODA DRAMA.

2013-01-13T21:03:00.002+08:00

Habit indeed. I used to have a bottle of soda every time I eat a meal. At some point it used to be my "water". Who could resist its sweetness anyway!

But then, when 2013 opens, health consciousness cuddles me. Haha! I don't know why.. all I know is that I wanted to be healthy! :)

SODA out! I just think of it one day when I woke up.. and so be it. This goal strengthen my desire to lessen my soda intake when I found this picture:

Whatever you choose to call it, soda / pop / soft drinks, it is bad for you. So why continue drinking it. :)

MS. PHILIPPINES - MS. UNIVERSE 1ST RUNNER UP

2012-12-20T12:01:00.000+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Philippines is indeed home of "beauty and brains". You make us proud again for being the Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up -- Ms. Janine Tugonon!

MIND BLOWING MOTHER NATURES CREATION

2012-11-29T10:32:00.000+08:00

This article is taken from Yahoo! News (Philippines) and I want you guys to see these so you will witness how beautiful our world is and how AMAZING God is!

These are the extraordinary phenomenons of the natural world. Colorful mind-blowing natural landscapes that will surely captivate everyone's mind and heart. I hope one day I can see at least two of these with my naked eyes.

Let us see and be amazed!!

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The Wave in Utah -- Carved rock eroded into a wave-like formation made of jurassic-age Navajo sandstone that is approximately 190 million years old.

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The Great Blue Hole in Belize -- A large submarine sinkhole which is over 984 feet across and 407 feet deep. The sinkhole was formed during several episodes of quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower.

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The Elephant Rock Formation in Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada -- A strange natural sandstone rock formation resembling an elephant.

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The Pink Lake (Hiller Lake) in Western Australia -- Scientists have proven the strange pink color is due to the presence of algae which is usually the cause of strange coloration.

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The Sliding Stones of Death Valley, California -- The movement of the rocks continue to baffle experts, with some rocks sliding across a perfectly flat bed despite weighing up to 700 pounds each.

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Balls Pyramid -- The worlds tallest sea stack, at 562 meters, in Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

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The Champagne Pool -- A colorful hot spring in the Waiotapu Geothermal area of New Zealand. The surface temperature of the big spring is 74 degrees celsius and its bubbles are due to uprising carbon dioxide. Minerals contained in the hot water are gold, silver, mercury, sulphur and arsenic.

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The Moeraki Boulders of New Zealand -- The gigantic boulders started forming on the ocean floor and can now be seen sitting mysteriously on the coastline. Thanks to centuries of erosion.

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Tufa Pinnacles at Mono Lake in Sierra Nevada -- Mono Lake is a closed hydrological basin -- meaning -- water floes into it but it doesn't flow out. The only way for water to leave is through evaporation. Four vertical feet of water can evaporate during the course of a year.

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The Beauty Pool of Yellowstone National Park -- The hot spring allows luminous algae and bacteria to flourish creating a vivid array of colors.

There are millions of wonderful natural landscape out there -- DISCOVERED AND UNDISCOVERED! May we have the knowledge to take care of them so the children of our grand children will experience what natures looks like in today's years. :)

A STORY OF APPRECIATION

2012-11-27T09:39:00.000+08:00

One young academically excellent person went for an interview for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the first interview; but in that company, the director did the last interview and made the final decision.

The director discovered from the CV, that the youth’s academic result was excellent all the way, from the secondary school until the postgraduate research, never was there a year he did not score. The director asked,

“Did you obtain any scholarship in school?” and the youth answered “no”.

The director asked,” Did your father pay your school fees?”. The youth answered, “my father passed away when I was one year old and it was my mother who paid my school fees”.

The director asked, ” Where did your mother work?”

The youth answered, “my mother worked as cloth cleaner.”

The director requested the youth to show his hands and the youth showed a pair of hands that was smooth and perfect to the director.

The director asked, ” Did you ever help your mother wash clothes before?”

The youth answered,” never, my mother always wanted me to study and read more books, furthermore, my mother could wash clothes faster than I could”

The director said, I have a request, when you go back today, go and help to clean your mother’s hand, and then see me tomorrow morning.

The youth felt that the chance of landing the job was high and when he went back, he happily wanted to clean his mother’s hands. His mother felt strange. With happiness mixed with fear, she showed her hands to the kid.

The youth cleaned his mother’s hands slowly and his tears fell as he did that. It was the first time he noticed that his mother’s hands were so wrinkled, and that there were so many bruises in her hands. Some bruises were so painful that she shuddered when his mother’s hands were cleaned with water.

This is the first time that the youth realized and experienced that it is this pair of hands that washed the clothes every day to earn him the school fees and that the bruises in the mother’s hand were the price that the mother paid for his graduation and academic excellence and probably his future.

After finishing the cleaning of his mother’s hands, the youth quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother.

That night, the mother and son talked for a very long time.

Next morning, the youth went to the director’s office.

The director noticed the tear in the youth’s eye and asked:

” Can you tell me what you did and learned yesterday in your house?”

The youth answered, ” I cleaned my mother’s hands and also finished washing all the remaining clothes.’

The director asked, ”Please tell me what you felt.”

The youth said:

“Number 1, I know what appreciation is now’. Without my mother, I would not be successful today.

Number 2, Now I know how to work together with my mother. Only now do I realize how difficult and tough it is to get something done. Number 3, I know the importance and value of family relationship.”The director said, “This is what I want. I want to recruit a person that can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the suffering of others to get things done, and a person that would not put money as his only goal in life to be my manager. You are hired.”

Later on, this young person worked very hard, and received the respect of his subordinates, every employee worked diligently and as a team and the company improved tremendously.

The Lessons from this anecdote:

A child who has been protected and habitually given whatever he needs, develops an“entitlement mentality” and always puts himself first. He is ignorant of his parents’ efforts. When he starts work, he assumes every person must listen to him. When he becomes a manager, he will never know the suffering of his employees and always blame others. These kinds of people, may/will achieve good results and may be successful for a while, but eventually will not feel a sense of achievement or satisfaction.

If we happen to be this kind of (protective) parent, this is the time to ask the question - whether we did/do love our children or destroy them.

* You can let your child live in a big house, eat a good meal, learn to play the piano, watch a big screen TV but when you are cutting grass, please let them experience it.

* After a meal, let them wash their plate and bowl together with their brothers and sisters.

* It is not because you do not have money to hire a maid, but it is because you want to love and show them the correct way.

* You want them to understand that no matter how rich their parents are, one day they will grow old, become weak and that their hair too will turn grey.

* The most important thing is for your child to learn how to appreciate, experience and learn the effort and ability needed to work with others in order to get things done. They should also value, appreciate what the parents have done and love them for who they are!

MACAHAMBUS CAVE - CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

2012-11-24T13:48:00.002+08:00

MACAHAMBUS CAVE is the most popular and most frequently visited cave in Cagayan De Oro City with a total of 57 meters in length. It is a "thru" cave which means it can be entered at one end and exited at the other.

It has three chambers, the hide-out and exit of the Kagay-anon soldiers and their families in the Battle of Macahambus Hill which marked the first victory of the Filipinos against the Americans in the entire Phil-American War in this nation in 1900.

The cave itself is a picturesque spot.

The other exit of the cave is to a cliff overlooking the Cagayan De Oro River.

ALL SOULS DAY

2012-11-02T17:25:00.000+08:00

Catholic Church observes "All Souls Day" during November 2. Did you know that its official name is "The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed". In some region it is called Feast of All Souls.

The Roman Catholic celebration is associated with the doctrine that the souls of the faithful who at death have not been cleansed from the temporal punishment due to venial sins and from attachment to mortals sins cannot immediately attain the beatific vision in heaven and they may be helped to do so by prayers and by the sacrifice of the Mass.

Here are some common practices of people during All Souls Day:

1. Lightening of candles.

2. Sharing of soul cakes to the poor.

3. Baking of special types of bread, cakes and "kakanin".

4. Some people believe that the dead eat foods that are left out during supper.

5. Attend mass and visit the cemetery taking flowers to decorate their relatives' grave.

And by this time, help me pray for our departed loved ones:

Eternal rest grant unto them, Oh Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the Mercy of God,

rest in peace.

Amen.

ONE DIRECTION - FOREVER YOUNG

2012-10-28T06:54:00.001+08:00

I have heard thousands of songs. Of different genre, of different beat. Music always change my mood, regardless of what it is. Music is a part of my life. It always define perfectly whats inside my heart and my mind.

I was browsing Youtube and this song really caught my attention. I've heard many versions of this but One Direction cover bring goosebumps to me every time I hear their rendition. The reason... i don't know. I really don't know. And I am on to find out why. The song touches part of my heart. The sad and the weak part of it. Maybe because I am experiencing something right now.. Something that really brings pain into my being. I know I can move on.

The song weakens my heart every time it bangs on my ear. It made me realize that we have to make the most of our life while we can, while we are young.

Oh well...let's sit back and listen...

APL.DE.AP & JESSICA SANCHEZ - JUMP IN

2012-10-20T22:56:00.001+08:00

Two international artist with Filipino blood in a lively jumping superb song is just amazing! Jessica's vocals gave life to the song and Apl.de.Ap showcased his undying talent.

The video is so Pinoy. ---- basketball, Apl.de.Ap rapping in Tagalog, jeepney and Asian, if not Filipino, casts.

This is a kind of song people would love to jump in and have fun!

HOW DO I LOOK TODAY?

2012-10-18T15:09:00.002+08:00

For almost one week, I've been thinking of new article but nothing came up until I saw a recent picture of my face. LOL!

Tell me, how do i look today?

BEEN BUSY BUT NOW IM BACK!

2012-10-08T20:39:00.003+08:00

Oh well..

September life has been so unkind to me.

Work! Work! and Work! I need to be on track again... and I, of course, considerably got my feet to where it should be. September challenges were gone too soon that I forgot to contribute even a single article for the whole September! Productive yet unproductive..

So much for that!

HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 3 : Arrival)

2012-08-28T18:39:00.001+08:00

Part 1 : Call Time & Departure
Part 2 : Music & Stopover!

Habang naghihintay matapos maluto at maihanda ang pagkain, dumating din si Aldwin. Parang ~~"Star of the Night!"~~ lang ang peg. Hahaha. Humabol nga!

Nakumpleto rin kame as planned. Sayang wala si Mabelle....but we understand. Umuwi sya ng Bukidnon. Nag-attend kase sya ng binyag at kasal. Dami nyang commitments no? Parang tatakbo lang bilang Kapitana sa barangay! Kaliwa't kanang commitments. Hahahaha!

Eto ang ebidensya oh: ------>

Yellow is the color. From head to toe(?).. BEAUTIFUL, inside out!

Finally, everything is in order. Ready. Set. Go. Lakbay ulet, this time sa tunog naman ng "Cool Down". What's new? Paulit ulit din 'to. Hahaha.. Mapakinggan nga ulet.

Now Playing: Cool Down - Kolohe Kai

After hours of road trip, laughter and music, nakarating din. BAGUIO DISTRICT CALINAN DAVAO CITY. Pinawi ng excitement ang pagod sa mahabang oras at maalog-alog na byahe. Oo, rough road ang daanan pero ayos naman. Sa sobrang layo eh parang dinala kami sa dulo ng daigdig, yung tipong ang akala mo eh bilang lang ang tao na nakakarating. Hehe..

Pumarada ang sasakyan. Kung gaano kabilis namatay ang makina ng sasakyan eh ganun din kabilis nagsibabaan ang mga kasama ko. Sinabayan pa ng sobrang ingay dahil siguro nawala ang inip sa paghihintay at pagod sa halos isa't kalahating oras ng byahe!

Agad kong napansin na tila sa loob kami ng gubat napadpad. Gubat kung saan may nakatagong tila paraiso sa aking paningin. Maalinsangan ang panahon pero nararamdaman ko ang dampi ng malamig na hangin sa aking balat.

Ito ang bumungad sa akin:

"isang lokal na paraisong binabalot ng luntiang kapaligiran dulot ng mga puno at halaman na pinapaibabawan ng bughaw na kalangitan at malabulak na ulap. :) Napakasarap langhapin ng hangin..malamig..sariwa!"

Na-excite ako bigla. Natuwa sa nalanghap na sariwang hangin. Halos hindi ko na namalayan na busy na pala sila sa pagbayad ng entrance fee. Haha. Swabe! 20 pesos na entrance fee at 20 pesos din sa parking fee. I hurried to the group para iabot ang bayad ko kasabay ang isa pa naming kasama, P60. :)

Maya maya pa, nag-aya na ang karamihan patungo sa loob nito..

(To be continued...)

HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 2 : Music and Stopover!)

2012-08-28T10:26:00.003+08:00

Part 1 : Call Time & Departure

Nakailang flash na ang camera, wala pa ring dumarating na Aldwin. We then decided to leave at tinext na lang na humabol sya..

8:09am

So ayun! Natuloy din ang pag-alis ng sasakyan. Masaya. Tawanan, biruan, kulitan. Halakhak dito. Halakhak doon. Walang sawang music.

Pagkatapos ng isa. Play na naman ulet ng isa. Pero, TEKA! ano tohh? Puro Meri Lewa ng O-Shen ang paulit ulit na naririnig ng aming mga tenga. Hindi lang isa o dalawang beses! Haha. More than 7x atang tumugtog ito na lalong nagpalakas sa aming tawanan.

Maya maya pa.. may nagrequest.. Di ko mawari kung sino pero ang request nito... Meri Lewa na naman. Haha. Nakakaloko at nakakaloka! Hahaha!

Ilang sandali pa.. Kringgg! Kringgg! HALA! Telepono ko, TUMUTUNOG! 7 Missed Calls. Bakit kaya? Holiday naman eh may tumatawag pa! Kliyente pa. Spoilers!! (hehe..)

Kuya? Kuyaa! tawag ko sa driver para huminto sandali at makapag-return call. Bumaba ako saglit at humanap ng pwestong tahimik. Tsk! Bad Timing!...

"Hi Sir.. Good Morning.. " ..bungad ko.. Blah! Blah! Blah! Mahaba ang aming naging pag-uusap. Bored na nga ako kase sa dami ng sinasabi nya na hindi ko naman masyadong maintindihan, marahil sa excitement ko sa outing. Sa kakaikot ko sa nakuhang pwesto.. Nakakita ako ng puno ng durian, First Time! May bunga pa.. AAAhhh. Ganito pala ang itsura!. Now I know..

Tuloy ang saya! Haha. Byahe ulet. Isantabi muna ang trabaho. Kaya nga naimbento ang salitang "holiday" eh.

And finally, nakarating na rin sa bahay nila Esen. Kung saan, naghihintay ang aming... PAGKAIN! haha.. Suit yourselves..ika nga.. Upo. DOTA! May nag-pa aircon pa! PAGKAnalang..

Sinamantala ko na rin makigamit ng laptop para magcheck ng emails. Hehe.. Nagwoworry pa rin naman ako sa trabaho ko. :)

Pahinga. Pictures. Pahinga. Pictures. Pictures. PICTURES! Kuyawa sa mga models at gitarista. Haha. Meron pang nag-DOTA!

(To be continued..)

NATIONAL HEROES' DAY!

2012-08-27T13:54:00.000+08:00

Today we commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our beloved country.

Photo Credit: philippinesgoforgold

Every year, we celebrate "National Heroes' Day" to pay homage to our National Heroes. This is observed every fourth Monday of August which was initially celebrated every 30th of November. This was moved on its current date since November 30 coincided on Andres Bonifacio's birth anniversary, the founder of Katipunan.

Our country's freedom was achieved due to the noble deeds of our heroes(known and unknown). And as we celebrate, let us remember the heroes who are not with us anymore, let us honor our modern-day heroes including our Overseas Filipino Workers.

Maraming Salamat Po!

HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 1 : Call Time & Departure)

2012-08-24T08:34:00.004+08:00

5:30am.

Isang text ang pumukaw sa aking mahimbing na tulog. "Good Morning Guys! Magprepare na tayooo..", yan ang text message sa akin ni Kit. Pupungas-pungas man ay pinilit kong bumangon para ma-meet ang call time, 7:00am sharp!

Ligo. Impake. Kain. Kape at kape. Dali dali kong inayos ang aking sarili dahil malapit ng mag-alas siyete. Ayokong ako ang maging dahilan ng pagkadelay ng lakad. Ako na nga ang nagpapilit para makasama at ayokong ako pa rin ang maging dahilan ng aberya sa tamang oras ng pag-alis.

Kumakain kami ni Eduardo ng maulinigan ko ang yawyaw ni Noemi.. "Ano ba yan.. Kala ko ba alas siyete!", tanong nya kay Jogie at Sarah. Tawa lang naman ang naging sagot ng dalawa.

Maya maya pa ay dumating na ang iba naming mga kasama. Si Eli at ang kanyang pamilya, si Nic, si Cyrill, si Roey saka si Charlyn. Maingay, marahil dulot ng kanilang sobrang galak! Agad ding dumating ang sasakyan namin kasabay si Lonel.

May mga ngiti at halaklak sa bawat labi. Kanya kanyang bitbit ng bag laman ang kanilang damit pampaligo. Excited ang bawat isa. Excited mapuntahan ang lugar at maisakatuparan ang dalawang linggong plano. Haha. Nagpagkasunduan na lang na daanan si Kit at ang kanyang special someone dahil madadaanan naman ang kanilang lugar papunta sa Carmen, Calinan, Davao City. Si Esen na lang, okay na kami.. Saka pala ang pagkain. :)

7:00am.

Everyone is set yet may kulang. Wala pa si Aldwin. Haha. Whats new? Palaging late. Pati ba naman sa outing late pa rin? Hahahaha.. Lumipas ang ilang mnuto... wala pa rin! Naghintay... ilang minuto pa.. hahay.. wala pa rin. Walang anino ng Aldwin. Ni walang abiso kung sasama o anong plano. :/

Sa kakahintay, naisipan mag-"Piktyur! Piktyur muna.."

Nakailang flash na ang camera, wala pa ring dumadating na Aldwin. We then decided to leave at tinext na lang na humabol sya..

(To be continued..)

INDAK INDAK SA KADALANAN-KADAYAWAN 2012

2012-08-19T14:14:00.000+08:00

INDAK Indak sa Kadalanan is one of the highlights in Kadayawan Festival 2012. It is a street dancing competition participated by group of people, mostly students from various schools, showcasing tribal heart-pounding music and graceful dances in their very colorful ethnic-inspired garments.

Here are some of the pictures:

LIST OF DAVAO HOTELS and INNS

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Alta Pension House

Address: JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1843

Fax Number: 082 221-1843

Anisabel Suites

Address: FS Dizon Road, Rolling Hills Subd., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 225-8114

Fax Number: 082 225-8114

Apo View Hotel

Address:150 J. Camus St., Davao City

Phone Number: 0822216430

Fax Number: 082-221-6430

Bagobo House Hotel

Address: Gov. Duterte St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082-222-4444

Bermuda Gateway Drive Inn

Address: JP. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-4308

Fax Number: 082 222-4308

Carpel’s Pension House

Address: J Camus, Davao City

Phone Number: (082) 221-1641 to 43

Fax Number: (082) 221-1641

Casa Leticia Boutique Hotel

J.,Camus St., Davao City

website: www.casaleticia.com

email: stay@casaleticia.com / casaleticia@yahoo.com

tel. no.(082) 224-0501

fax.no. (082) 221-3585

24-hour mobile no. (63)(917)702 5427

Casa Leticia Business Inn

Maya St.,Ecoland Davao City

website: www.casaleticia.com

email: inn@casaleticia.com / casainn@yahoo.com

tel.no. (082)296-0501

fax. no.(082)299-0608

Leticia by the sea

Talicud Island Samal

website: www.leticiabythesearesort.com

email: info@leticiabythesearesort.com

tel. no.(082) 224-0501

fax.no. (082) 221-3585

24-hour mobile no. (63)(917)702 5427

Casa Maria Inn

Address: SM Eco-West drive Ecoland, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 303-2218

Fax Number: 082 303-2218

Casa Ruby Bed & Breakfast

Address: Doña Vicenta Subdivision, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: (082) 226-2335

Fax Number: (082) 226-2335

Calfolks Incorporated/C5 Dormitel

Address:C5 Bldg., Brgy 32-D, Roxas Ave., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 228-6186

Chateau del Mar

Address: Lizada Beach, Lizada Drive, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 234-3472

Davao Airport View Travellers

Address: Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Buhangin, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-0857

Davao Lodging Inn & Hotel Cabaguio

Address: J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 227-5389

Fax Number: 082 227-5389

Davao Motel

Address:J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number:227-5389

Fax Number:227-5389

Enrico’s Apartelle

Address:Blk 5 lot 6 DBP Village, Ma-a, Davao City 8000

Phone Number:082 297-7692 / 301-6181

Fax Number: 082 297-7692 / 301-6181

FM & A Suites

Address:407-B, Brgy. 36-D, Artiaga St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 227-9391

Garnet 1 Country Inn

Address: Km.7 Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-5622

Fax Number: 082 234-5622

Garnet Country Inn

Address: #9 Garnet St., Marfori Heights, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082-3053201

Fax Number: 082-3053201

Grand Men Seng Hotel

Address: Magallanes-Anda Streets, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-9040

Grand Regal Hotel Davao

Address: Km. 7, Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 291-1148

Fax Number: 082 291-1148

Holy Infant Pension House

Address: #4 Apollo St., Buhangin, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 300-5490 / 241-0642

Fax Number: 082 300-5490 / 241-0642

Hotel Cabaguio
Address: J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-4722

Fax Number: 082 221-4722

Hotel Galleria

Address: Gov. Duterte St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-2480

Humberto’s Pension

Address: 311 J. Palma Gil cor. P. Gomez St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-3831 to 34

Fax Number: 082 222-3831 to 34

Mobile: 082 222-3831 to 34

Jones Inn & Function Hall Co.

Address: Peacock St., Ecoland Drive, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 296-1395 / 298-2691

Fax Number: 082 296-1395 / 298-2691

Jogue’s Apartelle

Address: 509 Mangga Avenue, Juna Subd., Matina, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 299-0926

Lanang Business Inn

Address: Banawe Street, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-5864

La Rous Pension House

Address: 687 V. Ilustre St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-2840

Fax Number: 082 222-2840

La Vida Inn

Address: Ma-a Road, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 297-6503

Fax Number: 082 297-6503

Linmarr Apartelle

Address: Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-2915

Lispher Inn

Address:13 Juna Avenue, Matina, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 299-1610

Loleng’s Mountain Spring Resort

Address: Eden Bayabas, Toril, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1099

Fax Number: 082 221-1099

Marco Polo Hotel

Address:Roxas Ave.,C.M. Recto St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-0888

Microtel Inn & Suites

Address: Km 7, Mamay Road, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-2333

Midland Inn

Address: Anda St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-1775

Fax Number: 082 221-1775

My Hotel

Address: San Pedro St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 300-4040 / 222-2021

Fax Number: 082 300-4040 / 222-2021

Park Square Inn

Address: Quimpo Boulevard Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-0258

Fax Number: 082 298-0258

Prince Court Drive-in Hotel & Restaurant

Address: J.P Laurel Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 225-8188

Fax Number: 082 225-8188

Queensland Hotel

Address: Times Beach Matina, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-3408

Fax Number: 082 234-3408

Red Knight Garden Resort, Inc.

Address: Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-3408

Fax Number: 082 234-3408

Regency Inn

Address: Villa Abrille St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 222-5819

The Ritz Garden Hotel

Address:Porras Street, Bo. Obrero, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 228-6885

Sandringhams Travellers Home

Address: 18 Old Airport Rd., Sasa, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 235-1008

Fax Number: 082 235-1008

Sequoia Inn

Address: 72-74 T. Monteverde St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 300-3636

Sychar Hotel

Address: J.P Luarel Ave., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 244-0603

Fax Number: 082 244-0603

The Castle Inn

Address: Times Beach, Matina Aplaya, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-4329

Fax Number: 082 298-4329

The Royale House

Address: 34 C. M. Recto St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 227-3630

Touchstone Lodge

Address: Cor. Quirino- San Pedro St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-5676

Fax Number: 082 221-5676

Tower Inn

Address: 566 E. Quirino Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1099

Fax Number: 082 221-1099

U8 Dormitel

Address: Juna dela Cruz St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 227-3674

Fax Number: 082 227-3674

Viajeros Economy Inn

Address: Patnubay St., Ecoland, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-0299

Fax Number: 082 298-0299

Villa Margarita Inn

Address: J. P. Laurel Ave., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-5675

Fax Number: 082 221-5675

Waterfront Insular

Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-2881